FATHER Christmas will be making an early appearance at an autumn fair in York this month. He will be the special guest at St Aelred's School, in Fifth Avenue, on Saturday between 2pm and 4pm.

Toys, crafts and gifts, books and a cake stall will be on offer at the event, along with a games arcade, tombola and face-painting stall.

Proceeds from the event will go to St Aelred's PTA and parish funds.

Entrance to the fair is via Darnbrook Walk, off Penygent Avenue.

Updated: 11:11 Wednesday, November 21, 2001