THE charity Christmas Tree Festival at Kendal Parish Church comes to a close this weekend.

Forty-six trees decorated by local charities, schools and groups have seen Holy Trinity ablaze with colour and light throughout December.

The festival is raising money for the North West Air Ambulance, Sight Advice, Cancer Care and Derian House.

“This is our second annual festival and all the groups have done an amazing job,” said vicar, the Rev Rob Saner-Haigh. “We want to invite everyone to come and enjoy the displays and, of course, be as generous as possible to support the important work all these groups are doing.”

On Friday the festival is open from 4pm to 7pm, on Saturday from 11am to 6pm and on Sunday from 2pm to 6pm.