Hundreds enjoy Whitnash’s Christmas lights switch-on

Crowds gathered at the Plough and Harrow on Sunday (December 7) to watch the Whitnash Christmas lights switch-on.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th Dec 2014, 07:00 BST

Around 1,000 people attended the event, which included live bands, a raffle, charity stalls, a funfair and food stands.

There was also a magician and entertainer for the children, along with the chance to meet Father Christmas.

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Simon Button, Whitnash Town Councillor and event organiser, said: “We are very grateful for Wolseley UK’s sponsorship and the help and hard work of our volunteers who run the event.

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“We have about 8,000 residents in Whitnash and the annual lights switch on is a real community highlight which brings everyone 
together.”

Vanessa French, General Counsel, Wolseley UK said: “As a large, local employer, we are proud to support our community and we hope that everyone enjoys the lights this Christmas.”

Wolseley UK, which sponsored the event with a £1,000 donation, is part of Wolseley plc, the world’s number one distributor of heating and plumbing products and a leading supplier of builder’s products to the professional market.