Malvern town centre will be filled with light with the switching-on of the Christmas lights at 6pm today (Friday).

Gemma Lowy-Hamilton, star of this year's pantomime at the Malvern Theatres, will launch proceedings in her role as Robin Hood.

Shops will stay open until 8pm and a fun-fair with a merry-go-round will entertain the children. An array of festive food and drink will be available from a number of stalls and musical accompaniment will be provided by the Volcano Choir.