In Spain they call the national December lottery El Gordo, the Fat One.

In Wells we can match that with our own fabulous pre-Christmas biggie — the annual Catholic bazaar run by St Joseph & Teresa parish.

It's back again, bigger and better than ever on Saturday 15 November in the town hall.

All the usual favourites will be there PLUS a wonderful auction prize donated by a well-known former Cabinet minister and Privy Counsellor.

There'll be something for everyone: jewellery, crafts, toys, enough bottles to start an avalanche, books, cakes, pastries, games, music, and the grand raffle with its £500 top prize.

Father Christmas put the date in his diary last January. Please put it in yours.