A LARGE Christmas market will be held at Holy Angels Church, Wicker Lane, Hale Barns on December 10-11 from 11am to 6pm.

Attractions include a large indoor gift and craft hall, an outdoor food and drink market, a giant walk in snow globe, craft making for children, a giant 8ft Santa for selfies, live music and entertainment throughout the weekend.

There will also be a large Christmas display inside Holy Angels Church next to the market with dozens of Christmas trees all decorated by different groups and schools within the community.

All profits raised are going back into the community.

The event is being sponsored by Fox.  The Hale Barns eaterie is also running a Christmas charity campaign throughout December.  

Guests at the restaurant on The Square will be given the option to donate £2 per bill to The Lalley Toy Appeal, with provides Christmas toys to underprivileged children in Manchester.