In pictures: Steeple Morden Christmas Tree Festival

Village groups, clubs, primary school classes, churches and individuals decorated 34 different trees with a mix of lights, knitting, crochet and handmade paper decorations.

Prothero's Garage 'Church Mice at Christmas' (Image: Michael Smith) Each year group from Steeple Morden Primary School prepared Christmas trees themed around different tree varieties, including ash, oak, birch, yew, hazel and - appropriately - acorn from the reception class.

Steeple Morden Primary School 'Birch' tree (Image: Michael Smith) Tea and coffee were available throughout the weekend, with homemade cakes, preserves and cards on sale alongside a raffle with festive prizes.

At the end of the festival toys were collected for donation to women's refuges.

Café Church and Guilden Morden Primary School trees (Image: Michael Smith) Attendees also made donations towards the 'loo fund' and the running of the church.

Members of the parochial church council (PCC), who organised the event, thanked all the organisations, individuals and schools who made a "splendid effort in presenting the amazing number of magnificent trees", along with all those who helped run the festival.

Steeple Morden Primary Year 4 'Hazel' tree (Image: Michael Smith) The Lance family tree (Image: Michael Smith) The WI 'Knit and Natter' tree (Image: Michael Smith)