Budleigh Salterton hosted its Christmas late-night shopping night on Friday, (December 8).

The event started from 6pm to 8.30pm taking place in the high street, with street entertainment on offer and local traders who will be open during the evening.

It began with a procession from St Peter's Church to Temple Methodist by the Honiton Twirlstars Majorettes, Santa, Exmouth Town Crier, St Peter's School, local Clubs and Societies.

From 6.15 pm there was Carol singing and service at Temple Methodist car park. 6.30 pm Exmouth Fire Engine arrived in Mackerel Square. 6.30 pm Twirlstar Majorettes static display outside Rolle flats, and then from 6.45 pm  East Devon Rock Choir in the High Street. 7.15 pm  East Devon Rock Choir in the High Street

Throughout the evening buskers and Exmouth A Cappella performed along the street, the Exmouth Town Crier and the Rollocks Atlantic boat. Santa was also there. After taking part in the procession he made his way back to Santa's Grotto at Uphams Antiques in the old Post Office.

Love Budleigh, who organised the event would like to thank all the entertainers who performed. James and Matthew Upham provided Santa's Grotto, Sampson's Butchers for sponsoring the East Devon Rock Choir and Shop Budleigh for organising the Buskers and a very special thanks to our great traders for keeping their shops open with a warm welcome to all.