A Christmas Tree Festival is being held to raise money for the Demelza Capital Appeal.

During the past six years the Christmas Tree Festival which is held in Hayes Free Church has raised more than £21,000 for local charities.

This year the festival is in aid of the Demelza House Capital Appeal. Demelza are building a new hospice in Eltham.

The festival will be open from November 30 until December 9.

There will be 31 real trees decorated by local organisations on display for the 10 days of the festival.

During each evening a variety of entertainment has been arranged, including Bromley Boy Singers, male and female barbershop groups, Beckenham Concert Band and Old Time Music Hall, Wandle hand bell ringers and an opera evening.

Last year's festival raised £5,500 for the Stroke Association.