RESIDENTS can get ahead on their Christmas shopping next week, with a late-night opening event at Webbs garden centre.

The Wychbold store will open on Thursday, December 1 until 9pm, selling an extensive selection of gifts, alongside some seasonal entertainment from local choirs.

Festive foods will be available, including the new 'Fairground' chocolate Bizarre Bar, created by Bromsgrove youngsters Alethea and Alaric Jack.

The ice rink will also be open late.

The garden centre will be screening the popular Christmas film 'It's a Wonderful Life' for visitors, with tickets costing £5.

Ed Webb, executive chairman of Webbs, said: "We’re very much looking forward to our Christmas Shopping Night and it will give our customers the perfect opportunity to get hold of some great gifts ahead of the big day."

For more information, ask in store or visit webbs.co.uk.