THE annual Christmas Singalong in St Austell has proved to be a hit once again.

The festive event, held at St John’s Methodist Church, in the town centre has been running for more than 40 years.

John Keast, from the church, said: “For many people I know, the annual Christmas Singalong at St John’s on the second Tuesday of December is the start of their Christmas.”

Cornwall councillor James Mustoe, who went along to the event, described it as the “always amazing St John’s Christmas Singalong”.

Members of the audience suitably dressed for the occasion. Picture: Paul Williams.Bonnie, nine, who benefited from funds raised at the event, with her family. Picture: Paul Williams.Members of the band conducted by Alister Berry. Picture: Paul Williams.St Austell mayor Julian Young with his wife Jenny. Picture: Paul Williams.Incoming chairman Gary Whieldon (left) with conductor and MC Alister Berry. Picture: Paul Williams.Cornwall councillor James Mustoe and family members. Picture: Paul Williams.

Members of the audience suitably dressed for the occasion. Picture: Paul Williams.

Bonnie, nine, who benefited from funds raised at the event, with her family. Picture: Paul Williams.

Members of the band conducted by Alister Berry. Picture: Paul Williams.

St Austell mayor Julian Young with his wife Jenny. Picture: Paul Williams.

Incoming chairman Gary Whieldon (left) with conductor and MC Alister Berry. Picture: Paul Williams.

Cornwall councillor James Mustoe and family members. Picture: Paul Williams.

And St Austell photographer Paul Williams, who captured scenes from the big event, said: “I've made my feelings known before, the annual Christmas Singalong is the best Christmas event in Cornwall bar none.”

The master of ceremonies and conductor for the evening was Alister Berry.

Gary Whieldon, son of the late event founder Geoff, announced he will be succeeding Frank Stevens as chairman of the singalong.