A GERMAN-themed Christmas market is being held at the Stable Home Family Trust in Bisterne near Ringwood on Friday between 3pm and 7pm.

Service users will be giving several performances of their Christmas show during the evening and Ringwood Musical and Amateur Dramatic Society will sing carols and seasonal songs.

Santa will be making a special appearance and for shopaholics there will be a host of craft stalls selling everything from pottery to plants.

Mulled wine, beer, German hot dogs, soup and Stöllen will be served.