BUMPER crowds are expected for the Christmas lights switch-on events in Swanage and Corfe Castle on Saturday.

Cllr Cherry Bartlett will be turning on the lights in Swanage town centre, at 4.30pm, in an event that will see shops opening later for Christmas shopping.

A number of pubs will also be putting on live music later in the evening.

Meanwhile, across Purbeck at Corfe Castle, villagers will be enjoying their Christmas lights switch-on event at 5pm in the main square.

This will be proceeded by a Christmas fair, boasting a host of stallholders, refreshments and other attractions.