For a second year there will be not be a Bridport Christmas Cheer event, but that doesn't mean the festive spirit won't be felt across the town.

Although the annual evening of Christmas celebrations won't be going ahead, there will still be a lot to do, see and get involved with.

A spokesman said: "Sadly, there will be no Bridport Christmas Cheer, it is just felt that the town and community are still not ready to enjoy a crowded festive event. Instead, we plan to have a whole series of festive activities in the town starting in November."

Here is what's planned so far:

November

• Charity Christmas cards will be on sale in Bridport Tourist Information Centre

• A Christmas bingo evening will be held in Bridport Town Hall on Friday, November 26. Eyes down at 7.30pm

• Christmas decorations and Christmas trees go up in East Street, West Street and South Street with Bridport Round Table's Christmas tree in Bucky Doo Square also going up

• Residents can also vote on the best Christmas shop window display. Pick up a form from the TIC by December 18 or email [email protected]

December

• Every Wednesday and Saturday the street market is going to be packed with Christmas gifts and festive food. On Saturdays in Barack Street:

o December 11 - food and makers' market

• Also, on Bucky Doo Square, there will be music, entertainment and Father Christmas with his sleigh

• There will be free car parking in Bridport car parks operated by Dorset Council on December 4

• The Christmas lights will be officially switched on by Bridport mayor, councillor Ian Bark at 6pm on Wednesday, December 8 in Bucky Doo Square

• December 12, Father Christmas comes to the WI Hall in North Street. Santa's Grotto will be open from 10am to 2.30pm. All children visiting Father Christmas will receive a free gift. Book a time slot at bridportandwestbay.co.uk, visit Bridport Tourist Information Centre or call 01308 424901

• The Christmas Tree Festival in Bridport United Church will take place from December 8 to 15