Local groups have been able to promote their work through a Christmas tree festival this month.

The festival, which takes place at Sheffield Cathedral, is the fifth of its kind and is designed to promote the work of local groups in the community.

The festival includes 42 six-foot Christmas trees, all decorated by local groups, alongside the Cathedral’s three traditional trees.

Ben Rossi, one of the organisers behind the festival, said: “Each tree is individually decorated and it just makes the Cathedral look beautiful.”

The contributors include charities, Sheffield Children’s Hospital, community groups and local businesses. 

Most are from Sheffield, with a few contributing from Doncaster, Rotherham and Nottinghamshire.

Mr Rossi said: “These community groups and charities use this as a chance to raise awareness of the excellent work they do in their community.”

Visitors to the festival are encouraged to vote for their favourite tree, with the winning group receiving a cash prize to help support their work.

The trees are sourced locally as well, from Whirlow Farm Education Trust In a bid to support another local community group.

They’re then chipped and recycled following the festival’s conclusion.

The festival runs until Tuesday 12 December and is free to visit at Sheffield Cathedral.