GET ready for the Portland Sparkle.

Portland Town Council, who are organising this Friday's (14) event, have released final timings of all the entertainment for the evening.

The Sparkle, taking place in and around Easton Square, promises lots of fun for all the family, with refreshments, late night shopping and much more.

The mayor of Portland Cllr Charlie Flack will open proceedings at 5pm and present grants to good causes. At 5.15pm there will be a performance by Platinum Dance Stamina and at 5.30pm there will be carols by candlelight at All Saints Church.

At 6.45pm Island Voices will be singing traditional songs in the Methodist Hall and the Mummers Play takes place at 7.15pm.

At 7.35pm the Second Edition Majorettes will perform to close the event.

All are welcome to go along to enjoy a festive evening, with food stalls and mulled wine.