Post Tagged with: "Christmas Lights"

Weston student’s Christmas lights raise £5,720 for hospice

Weston student’s Christmas lights raise £5,720 for hospice

A South Cheshire student raised almost £6,000 for a hospice with a cottage Christmas lights display!

And Graham Witter’s efforts will be lighting up the faces of poorly youngsters being cared for at Donna Louise Hospice.

February 2, 2015
Nantwich and Crewe homes put on a Christmas lights show!

Nantwich and Crewe homes put on a Christmas lights show!

By Jonathan White
Houses across Nantwich and Crewe have been lighting up in time for the festive season.

These pictures show just a selection of homes where residents have gone to town with their Christmas lights.

December 19, 2014
Audlem village packed as Christmas lights switch-on event

Audlem village packed as Christmas lights switch-on event

The Audlem Christmas Lights switch-on took place in the village with a host of entertainment on offer.

A choir from Audlem St James’ Primary School performed on the steps of St James’ Church and a brass band performed outside Williams’ Newsagent.

November 30, 2014
Hundreds turn out for Crewe Christmas lights switch-on

Hundreds turn out for Crewe Christmas lights switch-on

By Jonathan White
The Crewe Christmas lights switch-on took place on the Crewe Town Square.

Entertainment included Ruskin Soul Band, Ruskin Blue Bin Drummers, Matrix Cheer Squad, and Nantwich-based TheFunkyChoir.com

November 28, 2014
Picture Special: Thousands pack in to Nantwich for Christmas Lights switch on

Picture Special: Thousands pack in to Nantwich for Christmas Lights switch on

By Kirsty Rollings
Thousands of families packed in to Nantwich town square to enjoy the annual Christmas Lights switch-on event.

Families young and old enjoyed a host of entertainment and a spectacular firework display.

November 23, 2014
Elvis to perform Christmas Lights switch-on in Nantwich town square

Elvis to perform Christmas Lights switch-on in Nantwich town square

Nantwich families will be all shook up this month when Elvis himself switches on the town’s Christmas Lights.

Paul Larcombe, one of the world’s top Elvis impersonators, will be the guest of honour at the Nantwich town Christmas Lights switch-on on November 22.

November 11, 2014
Nantwich Mayor calls for Christmas Lights “summit” with Crewe

Nantwich Mayor calls for Christmas Lights “summit” with Crewe

The Mayor of Nantwich has called for a Christmas Lights “clear the air” summit with her Crewe Town Council counterpart.

Cllr Christine Farrall’s request to meet with Crewe Mayor Cllr Pam Minshull is the latest twist in the “fairylightsgate” controversy.

July 15, 2014
Crewe councillors threaten legal action in Nantwich Christmas lights row

Crewe councillors threaten legal action in Nantwich Christmas lights row

Crewe councillors are threatening legal action and other measures if Christmas lights given to Nantwich are not handed back.

They have even suggested bringing in contractors to rip the lights down if used in a Nantwich Christmas display later this year.

July 11, 2014
Nantwich and Crewe ‘Christmas Lights’ council row deepens

Nantwich and Crewe ‘Christmas Lights’ council row deepens

Crewe Town councillors have hit back in a row with their Nantwich rivals over a set of Christmas lights. They have called for them to be returned so they can be used in Crewe town centre, despite Cheshire East Council donating them to Nantwich.

June 25, 2014
Christmas Lights row erupts between Nantwich and Crewe town councils

Christmas Lights row erupts between Nantwich and Crewe town councils

Councillors in Nantwich and Crewe are locked in a mid-summer wrangle – over a set of Christmas Lights! Nantwich Town Council says it now owns the lights, which were apparently offered as a gift by Cheshire East Council.

June 20, 2014
Christmas houses help light up Nantwich and Crewe

Christmas houses help light up Nantwich and Crewe

Families across Nantwich and Crewe have been lighting up their homes for Christmas. These pictures by Nantwichnews contributor Jonathan White show the efforts households have been making to bring festive cheer.

December 16, 2013
Organisers of Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on hail event huge success

Organisers of Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on hail event huge success

Organisers of the Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on have hailed this year’s event as a big success. Thousands packed into the town centre for the traditional switch on last weekend.

December 6, 2013
Thousands pack Nantwich town centre for Christmas Lights event

Thousands pack Nantwich town centre for Christmas Lights event

Thousands of people packed into Nantwich town square to celebrate the Christmas Lights switch-on. TV vet Steve Leonard switched on the lights and families gathered together to watch a Blitz fireworks show.

December 1, 2013