SPARKLY angel outfits, tea-towels on heads and toy babies resting on knees – Nativity play season is well and truly upon us.

Youngsters at Bitterne Park Primary School in Southampton and St Anthony’s RC Primary School in Fareham pulled on their costumes and performed for their adoring parents.

They are among hundreds of other pupils across Hampshire taking part in traditional Christmas plays this year.

See tomorrow's paper for part two of our sparkling Nativity supplement!