Christmas wonderland invades town

SNOWMEN and candy canes, stars and jingle bells and don't forget the jolly red man with the snow machine.
Stratford's annual Christmas parade was once again an outstanding success, with hundreds of locals not only watching the parade, but also taking part.
This year's theme was 'Winter Wonderland' and floats impressed the judges, from Alice in Wonderland to Chinese Dragons, tractors and fire engines, racecars and more.
The Toko and Districts Lion Club won the best float with their miniature clock tower and winter wonderland.
The Salvation Army took second place, with Toko School coming third.
Stratford Primary School played host to Santa this year, which ended the parade with plenty of smiles and waves.
More than 30 local businesses and community groups took part.