Hark, the herald angels sing... and so should you! Churches in and around Haslemere will be ringing in the season with some truly festive services.

At Our Lady of Lourdes, carols kick off at 9.45pm on Christmas Eve, followed by the 10pm Mass, promising a holy night of celebration. On Christmas Day Mass will be held at 11am.

St Anselm’s in Hindhead will hold its Vigil Mass at 6pm on Christmas Eve. St Teresa’s in Chiddingfold offers a 9am Mass on Christmas Day for those who want to start their day with the first noel.

Holy Cross Chapel in Haslemere will be hosting a 4.30pm Vigil Mass on Christmas Eve and a 9.30am Mass on Christmas morning – God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen.