CLEVEDON and Nailsea were brimming with Christmas spirit as revellers turned out in their hundreds for the towns festive fayres.

CLEVEDON and Nailsea were brimming with Christmas spirit as revellers turned out in their hundreds for the towns' festive fayres.

The wet and windy weather failed to put people off as they flocked to St Nicholas Fayre in Hill Road, Clevedon, on December 6.

Bob Reynolds Jazz Band, Nailsea Folk Choir, the Salvation Army and Clevedon Light Opera Club entertained shoppers as they browsed the many stalls and tucked into mulled wine and mince pies.

There were also line dancing displays and fairground rides and Father Christmas delighted youngsters with a visit.

Jane Brake, of Estuary in Hill Road, who organised the fair with Louise Williams, of Scarpe shoe shop, said: "It was really good, despite the weather. "As usual, the fayre was well supported by the people of Clevedon and visitors.

"Traders set up in the street and braved the elements and a good time was had by all."

The seasonal fun continued on December 7 as hundreds of people flocked to Nailsea's Victorian Street Fair.

Many families dressed in Victorian costume to take part in a fancy dress competition in the High Street and traders also decorated their stalls and windows.

Fairground rides, stilt walkers, jugglers and a host of festive bargains drew crowds to the event, which was organised by local councillors Ann Kemp and Anita Heappy.

Father Christmas was a big hit with the youngsters and the Salvation Army and bands from Nailsea Youth House provided the live music and Christmas carols.