Reindeer, carols and a host of festive treats got the Christmas season off to a great start at Harrison Clark Rickerbys’ charity Christmas shopping evening at Debenhams in Hereford.

Tuesday evening's event, with VIP guests, a raffle and treats for all ages from local firms, featured reindeer from Cob House Country Park and carols from Lucton School’s Chamber Choir, all in aid of St Michael’s Hospice.