ARROW Valley Countryside Centre is getting into the Christmas swing and is preparing to open its enchanted Santa's Grotto to youngsters on Monday.

The grotto will be available for use by playgroups, brownie packs and any other children's organisations.

The cost of £2.50 includes a visit to Santa plus a gift and refreshments for the children. All ages are catered for.

For more details, call Val Wilson on 464000.

The countryside centre will also be a holding a free family learning drop in activity day entitled Tree Tastic! on November 28 from 11am-4pm.

The event is being held to celebrate the Tree Council's Tree Week.