CHRISTMAS came to Kingsteignton with the town council’s annual festivities at the Community Hall.

Welcomed by an elf upon arrival, residents enjoyed hot drinks, cakes and mince pies.

A fairy, escorted children into Santa’s grotto where each child received a small gift.

Lanterns were lit and the crowd gathered outside around the lit Christmas tree in the grounds for carol singing.

Leading the event, Kingsteignton Community Baptist Church’s Reverend David Goddard delivered a reading.

Reverend Iain McDonald of Dawlish played keyboard and everybody joining in the traditional carols.

Readings were by Father Mark Smith of St. Michael’s Church and Reverend Jessica Ashcroft-Townsley of Kingsteignton United Reformed Church.

The evening’s festivities concluded with Kingsteignton Mayor, Cllr Ron Peart, giving a poignant message to all.