16:10 GMT Father Christmas spotted alighting from a blue convertible Mini with a large bag, contents unspecified
16:17 GMT Rudolph identified in Café trying to purchase mulled wine and a mince pie
16:30 GMT children seen aiding and abetting Santa for switch-on of Christmas tree lights. There seems to be a source supplying Haribo to under-age partygoers
16:32 GMT large group of revellers caught singing carols, complete with descants. Some of them know all the words
16:50 GMT partying continues with hot chocolate, more mulled wine and good cheer
18:00 GMT last of the crowd disperses, leaving trail of evidence – telltale pastry crumbs, the distant sound of sleigh bells and a sparkling Christmas tree. Not to mention the reindeer droppings
Summary: it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but proof is circumstantial. We shall continue to seek verification as the month proceeds…
