Yes, it's time to start thinking about how to Deck the Hall and whether you want a Silent Night or to Ding Dong! Merrily on High as we start to prepare for the famous do-it-yourself carol singing around the courtyards of Hampton Court Palace just before Christmas.

Accompanied by the Epsom & Ewell Silver Band, we'll spend about an hour singing well known carols in the external, ground-floor areas of the palace.

Dates are still to be confirmed but there will definitely be two opportunities per night - the first starting at 6 o'clock and the second (with the same carols and route) at 8 o'clock.