A CHRISTMAS market is set to roll into town in Ponteland for the first time this year.

The festive event has been organised by Ponteland Rotary Club and will take place on Saturday, December 5 at Ponteland High School.

Traders offering a glittering array of gifts including, hand-made toys, jewellery, art prints, beauty products and even gifts for pets, will set out their stalls.

Hot food will be on offer with drinks for both adults and children also available.

And Santa Claus and his helpers will be in their grotto, ready to hear what people would like for Christmas this year.

Clare Stagg, who heads the Satellite Group within Ponteland Rotary, said: “I am sure this will prove to be a fun-filled day for all the family.

“We have live entertainment which will include some traditional festive music.

“We have rides and activities with wide appeal which I am sure children of different age groups will really enjoy.

“We are also very grateful to Kieran McGrane and his team at the High School for providing such a good central venue for the event.

“The plan we have is to make this an annual part of our Rotary programme.”

The market will run from 12pm to 5pm with stands and attractions both inside and outside at the school.

Ponteland Rotary president, Steve Cox, said: “It is fabulous that we can offer the families of the village this wonderful, varied programme.

“I think it will help everyone to get into the spirit of Christmas and, of course, the proceeds from the event will go to support local charities.”