YOUNG thespians at Bromham Pre-School enchanted parents and friends with their traditional nativity play in St Nicholas Church on Wednesday.

The tots, dressed up as biblical characters as well as angels, animals and shepherds, delighted the large audience. For many, it was their first taste of performing in public and they rose to the occasion magnificently.

Chairman Sarah Lane said: "It was a lovely occasion. The children did beautifully and their costumes, made by the pre-school volunteers and parents, looked wonderful."

The village is preparing for Christmas and the pupils at St Nicholas Primary School will be performing carols and readings in the church next Wednesday, with a sneak preview for the Monday Club a couple of days before.

Preparations are well under way for the village pantomime, which will be performed in the middle of January.

This year the Bromham Troupers present Old King Cole at the Social Club.

Tickets are on sale at the village stores and post office.

Last Sunday the Bishop of Ramsbury, the Rt Rev Peter Hullah, conducted a service at St Nicholas Church, during which he dedicated the new altar frontal.