BARNOLDSWICK Baptist Church helped to celebrate Christ's birth in the stable in Bethlehem with a special service held on Sunday.

This year dancers from the Jane Wheeler ballet school in the town took part in the carol service at the church.

The service included drama performances, readings and traditional carols. In the New Year the church is hosting the Christmas musical event "A Night of Miracles" by John Petterson.

Jack Leeming will be conducting an augmented choir from Christ Church Colne. The concert will be on Sunday, January 4 at 2pm.

After the musical event mince pies, coffee and tea will be served.