THE annual Christmas fair is taking place this year in Manningtree.

Mayor Michelle Taylor will be opening the fair with a mayoral address.

The events will be on Saturday, November 27 at South Street between 11am and 4pm.

There will be live music at Winyl from 11:15am until 3pm, a Santa’s grotto will be open from 2pm to 4pm and face painting will happen between 12pm and 3pm.