MOST of us have only just recovered from the festive season, but a businessman is already encouraging children to get ready for Christmas 2017.

Youngsters aged up to 11 are being invited to enter a competition to design their own Christmas card and help raise funds for charity at the same time.

The contest is being organised by Reg Hendy, owner of Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm, in Langford Budville.

The winner and three runners-up will have their cards made and sold later this year in aid of Children's Hospice South West - the winner will also get one of the firm's Christmas trees.

Entries, which can be in colour or black and white, should have a festive theme and be sent to info@langfordlakes.co.uk or posted to Nick Hendy, Manager at Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm, Middle Hill Farm, Langford Budville, Somerset, TA21 0RS by 5pm on Friday, June 30.

Make sure you include your full name, age, school and contact details.