An arts and crafts Christmas fair will be rolling into town this week to spread a little festive spirit.

Mayor of Bolton Cllr Andy Morgan will be opening the fair, staged by CreateBolton on Saturday (November 9).

It will be held at Claremont House on Bark Street, Bolton, from 10am to 4pm.

There will be 30 local artists and craftspeople who will be showcasing their work.

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This is the third such fair held by the organisation and the popular Cafe Create will be open throughout the event for pasties, cafe and drinks.

A spokesman for the CreateBolton said the event "was gathering of local creators and makers with stalls for you to browse and officially start our Christmas shopping."

And he added it is set to be the biggest Christmas fair held by the organisation.