Shepton Mallet Lantern Parade will be on Saturday 17 December, starting at 5pm from the Collett Park bandstand. This year's theme will be "Wild Things" – an invitation to unleash your wildest imagination!

Lantern-making workshops will take place on November 26/27 and December 3/4 at Paul St Community Centre in Shepton Mallet. Workshops are free to attend, with a small charge for materials. Everyone is welcome to this family-friendly event with volunteers on hand to give advice and help with lantern making. Register for a workshop at Eventbrite – search for Shepton Lanterns, or just turn up on the day.

Anyone interested in volunteering as a steward for the Parade or for workshops should contact Nicolle Wilson on [email protected]. More information and a video on 'How to make a Lantern' at https://www.sheptonlanternfestival.org.uk/.