CHRISTMAS is coming early to the Duchy Square Centre for Creativity, Princetown, where visitors can enjoy a variety of events in the run-up to the festive season, beginning this Saturday.

The central theme of this year's festive calendar will be the 'Moor Presents' exhibition, where visitors get the opportunity to buy gifts with an artistic and creative flavour.

There is something for everyone with a whole range of gifts on display, including, furniture and floristry, jewellery, paintings, weavings, textiles and quilts, with many at affordable prices.

Philippa Smith, gallery manager at Duchy Square, said: 'The emphasis is on quality presents available at a range of prices, which means there will be something for the casual buyer, the serious collector and anyone with an interest in contemporary art.

'Visitors will be able to find everything from small stocking fillers to larger items created by some of the most talented artists working in the Dartmoor area.'

Alongside the Moor Presents, the upstairs gallery at Duchy Square will be hosting an exhibition to showcase the talents of members of the Tavistock Embroiderers Guild, which is on display until November 21. 

There is also the chance to book places on a variety of workshop sessions to be held by resident artists and other creative practitioners based on Dartmoor.

Late night shopping evenings on November 26 and December 3 will mark a high point in the festive events as Duchy Square hosts a carols and mince pies evening to thank the local community for its support.

There will be a festive singsong around the Christmas tree and children from Princetown Primary School will also be performing.

For full details of the Christmas events calendar and to book places on the workshops, contact Duchy Square on 01822 890828.