THE Christmas spirit is alive and well in Droitwich with a number of church services taking place in the town in the next week.

They are as follows: Droitwich Baptist Church, Ombersley Street East: Christmas Day at 10.30am family worship.

St Nicholas' Church, Ombersley Road: Christmas Eve at 5pm crib and Christingle service, followed by Midnight Eucharist at 11pm. Christmas Day at 10am, family Eucharist.

St Peter's Church, Church Lane: Christmas Eve at 3 and 4.30pm, crib service for younger children, followed at 6pm with crib service for older children and adults. Midnight Eucharist at 11.30pm Christmas Day at 8am Holy Communion and family Eucharist at 10am

St Augustine's Church, Church Road: Christmas Eve at 4pm crib and Christingle Service followed by Midnight Eucharist at 11.30pm Christmas Day at 10am family Eucharist.

Emmanuel Church, Blake Avenue: Christmas Day at 10.30am family Service.

Droitwich Methodist Church, Worcester Road : Christmas Eve at 3pm crib service followed by Midnight Communion at 11.15pm. Christmas Day at 10am Christmas Day Worship

Sacred Heart Church, Worcester Road: Christmas Eve Mass at 8pm.Christmas Day Mass at 8.30am and 10.30am

Salvation Army Hall, Ombersley Way: Christmas Day at 10am family Service.