Harpenden Christmas Tree Festival starts today, with the money raised going to a number of local charities.

Around 70 donated Christmas trees will be decorated by local groups and charities throughout the week, with the first trees decorated yesterday.

The profits will go to The Children’s Society, Eyes Alight, Keech Cottage and The Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association.

The festival will take place at St Nicholas Church on Tuesday, December 10 to Sunday, December 15.