Wolverhampton schoolchildren bring festive spirit to Bilston market
School children shared festive happiness with market shoppers in a series of events this week.
Pupils took a break from their classes to sing songs as part of the initiative organised by Wolverhampton council.
On Tuesday, children from Stowlawn Primary School in Wolverhampton sang carols at Bilston Market on Monday.
About 40 children from the school turned up at the market for 11am, singing for more than 30 minutes.
The scheme sees children picked up from their schools and bought to the market to perform.
Also at the markets, visitors can visit grottos at the markets. Competitions, crafts, face painting and games are also on offer.
Bilston Market is open every day from December 12 to Christmas Eve, Wolverhampton is open every day from December 19 to Christmas Eve.
City of Wolverhampton Council Cabinet Member for City Environment, Councillor Steve Evans, said: "The market traders are getting in the spirit for Christmas.
"I would urge families to go along to the city centre market or Bilston market and get themselves involved in the fun. We have already had some wonderful entertainment from school choirs with carols to get everyone in the festive mood.
"And there are a host of bargains on fresh fruit, meat, fish, and other goods to help make it a Christmas to remember."
Also on Monday, children from Villiers Primary School in Bilston performed.
Yesterday children from Corpus Christi school sang at the market and today pupils from Stow Heath Primary School in Willenhall will appear.
See Monday's Express & Star newspaper for a picture round-up of the carol singing at markets.
