CHRISTMAS is coming and Malvern Town Council is urging local traders to get festive.

Businesses can buy decorative trees and lights for the outside of their premises by calling the council by November 1. Trees are £25, including supply and installation, and £5 from each goes to St Richard'sand Acorns Children's hospices.

For more information contact Katy Palmer on 01684 566667.

Traders are also invited to register for the Christmas window competition.

Entry forms should be returned to the council offices, Belle Vue Terrace by Monday, November 21.

Winners will be announced on Friday, November 25 at the Christmas lights switch-on.

This year, the event stretches over two days and attractions planned include a funfair, Santa's grotto, reindeer and children's lantern procession.