Walton Business Group (WBG) has been given £1,500 for the Christmas Festival of Light.

The grant comes from the RC Sherriff Trust to build on the previous success of the popular community parade.

The festival, organised by WBG, is taking place on Saturday, November 29, and will include stalls and entertainment throughout the day, leading up to the lantern parade and the Heart’s Christmas light switch-on.

Sarah-Jane Shellard, WBG director said: "The WBG is very grateful for this essential support from the RC Sherriff Trust which will help ensure the parade is fresh and exciting for all those involved in 2014."