FESTIVE shoppers had the chance to re-enact their own nativity scene during Ryde's late night shopping event.

On December 6, shoppers were invited to dress up in a nativity scene in an empty unit of Royal Victoria Arcade.

Organiser Julie Croydon said: "When offered the opportunity to have their photo taken on their own phone free, several asked ‘what’s the catch?’

"Volunteers from Ryde Baptist, St James’ Church and Aspire replied that this was a free gift to Ryde, just as God gave Jesus to us free at Christmas.

"A steady stream of families took part in ‘Get In The Picture’ which will be held again on the morning of Dec 22 in the George Street Centre, on the edge of the Co-op car park. Costumes will be provided."