Father Christmas on his way to the Barrington Centre

Father Christmas aka Santa Claus is preparing for a massive gig at the Barrington Centre, Ferndown.

The Hollyberry Fayre will host Santa and his Pixie Patrol on Saturday 12 December from 10am to 3pm.

"This has got to be one of my biggest venues," he said, speaking from his palatial Lapland home.  At his vast warehouse, work is under way for yet another sell-out world tour.  The Hollyberry Fayre will be a whirlwind stopover before moving onto Hamley's New York.

As a special treat, Santa will be showcasing some of the finest pixies in snowbiz.   The lively Pixie Patrol easily surpass even the Umpa-Lumpas and will provide the event with glittering glamour and a pinch of fairy dust.

The Hollyberry Fayre has attracted over 65 stall holders ready to delight you with seasonal goods.  Cllr Mrs Queenie Comfort, Mayor of Ferndown, will be opening the Fayre alongside Santa at 10am and to add to the festive spirit, there will be a variety of local choirs to warm up a wintry day.

Admission to the Fayre is free, so why not join us to greet a Superstar?