PEOPLE have been invited to get into the Christmas spirit with a festive walk around the Gateshead Quayside and town centre.

The walk will be led by Anthea Lang, Gateshead Council's local history librarian, who will be telling people tales of Christmas past in Gateshead.

The walk, on Wednesday, December 18, from 7pm, will last about an hour.

For details, call Quays Visitor Centre on 0191-477 5380, or Gateshead Central Library on 0191-477 3478.