BUSINESSES around town have got in the festive spirit by having big Christmas baubles stencilled in their windows.

The stylish stickers have been installed by staff from the Design Centre, on Shambles Street, to add a modern twist to the town's traditional Christmas decorations.

Brightly-coloured baubles have been stuck in the windows on pubs, shops and bars around the shopping precinct and market hall.

A competition has been launched by the town centre manager Garreth Bruff for shoppers to find them all. The challenge is to count how many baubles there are and make a note of the different colours.

Pollyanna fashion boutique is one of the shops to be taking part and owner Rita Britton said the baubles looked fantastic.