RESIDENTS and neighbours of Launceston’s newest community are being invited to a special Christmas event this evening (Thursday, December 9).

Local housebuilder Barratt Homes is hosting a community Christmas event at Chapel Gate, a new development of homes in Upper Chapel, Launceston, and raising money for Launceston Food Bank.

People attending the free outdoor event can expect a musical treat of Christmas songs from local school, St Catherine’s CofE Primary School, a lovely Christmas tree display and festive nibbles and drinks.

The housebuilder is also making a donation of £1,000 to Launceston Food Bank. The sales centre of Chapel Gate will also act as a donation point during the event and visitors are encouraged to bring along non-perishable food items for donation, which the team will then deliver to the food bank.

The community event is located outside the sales centre at Chapel Gate and will begin at 6pm until 8pm.