CHILDREN and adults packed out St Cuthbert’s Church in Allendale on Sunday for the town’s Christingle service.

The service was led by the Rev. Jon Russell, and attended by children from Allendale Pre-School, Allendale Primary School, Whitfield Primary School, and Haydon Bridge High School.

Local cubs and scouts, and Allendale’s Messy Church group, were also represented.

Deputy church warden Sylvia Milburn said: “It was a lovely atmosphere with lots of happy smiling faces. My favourite part is when the candles are lit and everything falls silent.”