A CHURCH opened their doors last week to welcome the Christmas spirit early this year.

Beaconsfield Town Crier Dick Smith officially opened the ‘Christmas Fair in the Church’ alongside deputy mayor of Beaconsfield, John Read, and Rev. Camilla Walton at St Michael and All Angels church on Saturday, December 6.

As well as a number of stalls and refreshments on offer for eager-eyed shoppers there was also a chance for youngsters to speak to Santa in their grotto.