DICKENS DELIGHT

GOLD medals are in line for whoever organised a miraculous break in the weather in time for Alfriston's Dickensian Night.

Thousands of visitors bypassed parking problems thanks to Cuckfield Community Bus and its shuttle services from Drusillas.

Children visited Santa Claus in his grotto and street traders did brisk business while early shoppers sampled mince pies and mulled wine.

Regulars and residents found their way to the Clergy House thanks to a string of lanterns illuminating the path across The Tye.