SHOPPERS can enjoy some festivities at a late night event at SCATS Countrystores in Salisbury, The store, which sells goods including rugs, fleeces, garden wares and gifts for the home is holding a late night shopping event tonight.

From 4.30pm to 8.30pm there will be face painting for children, a free prize draw, mince pies, mulled wine and soft drinks and all the staff will be wearing fancy dress.

There will also be ten per cent off most purchases at the store, at Churchfields Industrial Estate, for the evening.

Store manager Ian Nisbeck said: “We’re getting very festive in store for our late night opening and are looking forward to a fun evening for all our customers to enjoy.”