A CHRISTMAS carols and crafting event is set to return to the Delph Stables for a second year.

Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, which saw hundreds of locals turn out, organisers are bringing the event back to Brierley Hill’s Nine Locks for a second year.

As well as free crafting, hot drinks and mince pies, visitors to this year’s event on Sunday December 17 will be able to enjoy a performance of Christmas songs by Brierley Hill Musical Theatre Company.

Children will have chance to meet Santa and have a photo in a gift-filled sleigh handmade by Canal & River Trust volunteers.

Dudley News: Keith Stevens and Gemma Coley of the Canal & River Trust (in sleigh) with Cllr Adam Davies, centre, and Cllr Wayne Davies, second from left, and trust volunteers - ahead of the Christmas event at Delph Stables, Brierley Hill.Keith Stevens and Gemma Coley of the Canal & River Trust (in sleigh) with Cllr Adam Davies, centre, and Cllr Wayne Davies, second from left, and trust volunteers - ahead of the Christmas event at Delph Stables, Brierley Hill. (Image: Cllr Adam Davies)

The Christmas carol singing will again be led by Pastor Adam Weldon and the team from Albion Street Church with lyric sheets provided so everyone can join in.

Gemma Coley, who leads the event on behalf of Canal & River Trust, said: “We’re really excited for our second Christmas at the Delph Stables. This has been talked about by many of the public for the last year and I am really excited to be able to do it all over again and looking forward to everyone enjoying the festivities again.”

Councillor Adam Davies, who works with the trust to organise the event, said: “Last year’s event was truly special – and people have been asking us all year long if it’s happening again this year, so we’re really pleased to confirm the answer is yes.

“There will be all the same fun as last time, but with the added bonus of Christmas songs performed by the brilliant Brierley Hill Musical Theatre Company, and a chance for children to see Santa and even sit on a sleigh full of presents which has been made by the brilliant Canal & River Trust volunteers.”

Free craft making, Santa visits and hot drinks will be available inside the stables from 4.30pm; there’ll be a performance by Brierley Hill Musical Theatre Company at 5pm, followed by carol singing from 5.30pm.

No parking is available at the Stables, so people are advised to travel by foot.