This small band of dedicated people, have in a few short weeks raised the sum of £2.500.

The band has one thing in common, to give the local residents a brighter winter in the form of Christmas lights. The group consist of Parish Councillors Mrs Hazel Newcombe and Mrs Christine Young and local residents Mr Barry Mulally, Mrs Rose Evans, Mrs Maureen Poyzer and Mrs Joyce Kenney.

Seen here in the photograph is Chairman of the Parish Council Tony Day presenting the group with thank you gifts and congratulating them on a job well done.

On Saturday 11th December the crowds gathered on the Village Green at 5.00pm for the switch on. Afterwards there was an illuminated procession to the village hall, where tea, coffee and mince pies, were served. Songs from Chapel St Leonards School Choir and Laura entertained the people.

Cllr Newcombe said “ It has been hard work for a few people working for the benefit of all the village and when the lights are switched on. We know it will have been worthwhile.