About 50 villagers came to see the formal switch-on of the christmas decorations and lights at our Memorial Hall on Friday 5th December at 6pm. Hall Committee Chair Steve Salt gave a short welcome speech and the new lights and decorative effects were illuminated.

The village Community Choir sang some rousing seasonal songs conducted by Choir leader Aimee Harrison.

Mince pies and festive beverages were available.

Unfortunately, heavy rain came along too – after braving the deluge, most of us moved into the kitchen and the Chris Miles Room for our mince pies and drinks! A Packington Communications Group PCG photographer was in attendance – here are the photos, complete with rain drops reflecting the flashes of the camera!