Hundreds of people got into the festive spirit to celebrate businesses and producers in Worle.

Weston Mercury: Autobliss handing out so christmas cheer at Worle Christmas fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTONAutobliss handing out so christmas cheer at Worle Christmas fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

The town’s High Street Christmas fair returned on Friday and people flocked to the food, drink and festive stalls.

Many businesses also opened their doors, including Muffins, Proper Job, Skidmores, Mayfair and Astills.

Weston Mercury: Santa at the Blue Fish Co. Worle Christmas fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTONSanta at the Blue Fish Co. Worle Christmas fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Around £1,200 was raised for Cancer Research UK.

Worle Traders Association organised the event alongside Worle Lions Club and the Lamb Inn.

Weston Mercury: Students from The Jayne Elizabeth Stage School at Worle Christmas fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTONStudents from The Jayne Elizabeth Stage School at Worle Christmas fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Association chairman Mike Skidmore said: “Overall the turnout was excellent considering the weather was against us.

“We had more shops doing their own stalls this year which was a bonus.

Weston Mercury: Skidmores keeping it christmassy at Worle Christmas fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTONSkidmores keeping it christmassy at Worle Christmas fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

“High streets are under a lot of pressure these days so we are trying to do our bit in Worle.

“I would like to thank Claire and Sandy at Swift Kitchens and Mandy and Steve at the Lamb Inn for all their help.”

Weston Mercury: Worle Christmas fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWorle Christmas fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

The association’s next project will be a summer fair in July.

Weston Mercury: Tracey Gulacsi and friend at Worle Christmas fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTONTracey Gulacsi and friend at Worle Christmas fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Proper Job charity fund raisers at Worle Christmas fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTONProper Job charity fund raisers at Worle Christmas fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Staff at Astills looking festive at Worle Christmas fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTONStaff at Astills looking festive at Worle Christmas fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Staff at Muffins in festive costume at Worle Christmas fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTONStaff at Muffins in festive costume at Worle Christmas fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Mayfair staff handing out wine and mince pies at Worle Christmas fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTONMayfair staff handing out wine and mince pies at Worle Christmas fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)