Darlington Farmers Auction Mart will embrace the festive spirit tomorrow, Wednesday, December 4, with its annual Christmas prime stock show, shopping fayre, charity auction and carol service.

All are welcome to enjoy the seasonal festivities. The shopping fayre will open from 3pm, and the cattle judging will be at 4pm, followed by sheep judging at 5pm.

The charity auction of 15 lots will begin at 6.15pm, with the carol service at 6.30pm, and there will be a festive menu all day in Dot's Cafe.

Lots in the charity auction include an original painting of a Highland cow by artist Allison Lamb, an early bird three course meal for two people at the Bridge Inn, Stapleton, and vouchers for Taylor's Butchers in Darlington.

All proceeds will be shared by The Solan Connor Fawcett Family Cancer Trust, The UK Sepsis Trust and The Salvation Army.