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Christmas lights bring festive cheer to local community

Christmas lights bring festive cheer to local community

Photographer Jonathan White has been out and about capturing the dazzling festive lights on houses across Nantwich and Crewe.

These images show the lengths homeowners go to as they enter the Christmas spirit.

December 16, 2023
Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas lights switch on

Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas lights switch on

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people packed into Nantwich town centre to enjoy the annual Christmas Lights switch on.

The switch on, organised by Nantwich Town Council, took place on the Town Square last night.

November 18, 2023
Cheshire East Council to switch off the lights to save £450,000 a year

Cheshire East Council to switch off the lights to save £450,000 a year

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council plans to switch off some street lights to save energy and £450,000 a year.

But bosses say assessments will be done because some options carry a greater risk of falls and traffic collisions.

July 15, 2023
PIC SPECIAL: Homes bring festive cheer with Christmas lights

PIC SPECIAL: Homes bring festive cheer with Christmas lights

Amateur photographer Jonathan White has been out and about capturing the festive homes displaying eye-catching Christmas light shows.

Every year homes in towns and villages across south Cheshire bring a smile to the face with their extravagant displays adorning properties and gardens.

December 19, 2022
Christmas house lights up Wistaston for cancer charity

Christmas house lights up Wistaston for cancer charity

By Jonathan White
A Wistaston householder has decorated his house in Christmas lights to raise money for charity.

For the sixth consecutive year Allyn Nightingale has dressed up his bungalow and driveway on Rope Bank Avenue with bells, baubles, hundreds of different coloured lights, lit-up trees and illuminated characters.

December 18, 2022
Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas lights switch on

Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas lights switch on

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people packed into Nantwich town centre for the traditional Nantwich Christmas lights switch on.

The event in the town square last night (November 18) was organised by Nantwich Town Council.

November 19, 2022
Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch On set for November 18

Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch On set for November 18

The Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch-On is set to take place on Friday November 18, council bosses have confirmed.

Town Council staff have been busy preparing for the traditional start to the festive season.

November 5, 2022
Nantwich residents warned of delays amid repair works

Nantwich residents warned of delays amid repair works

Nantwich residents are being warned about delays and disruption in the town amid a host of road schemes and utility repair works over next few weeks.

Highways bosses at Cheshire East Council say they are taking steps to “minimise the impact on local events” such as Nantwich Food Festival.

August 19, 2022
Wistaston resident’s Christmas house raises money for charity

Wistaston resident’s Christmas house raises money for charity

By Jonathan White
A Wistaston resident who decorated his house in Christmas lights has raised hundreds of pounds for charity.

For the fifth consecutive year Allyn Nightingale dressed up his bungalow and driveway on Rope Bank Avenue in Wistaston.

January 9, 2022
PICTURE SPECIAL: Christmas lights bring festive cheer

PICTURE SPECIAL: Christmas lights bring festive cheer

By Jonathan White
I enjoy the Christmas lights in the Nantwich and Crewe town centres.

But I also really enjoy the over-the-top Christmas lights and decorations – including the occasional inflatable decoration and light show – that some local residents setup each year.

December 20, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Why no crowds at Crewe lights switch-on?

READER’S LETTER: Why no crowds at Crewe lights switch-on?

Dear Editor,
At their recent meeting, I criticised the Labour run Crewe Town Council for not allowing the people of Crewe to attend the official switch on of the Xmas Lights.

Usually this is a big event, which marks the beginning of the Xmas celebrations, with entertainment and street stalls etc.

December 12, 2021
PICTURE SPECIAL: Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch On

PICTURE SPECIAL: Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch On

By Jonathan White
The Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch On was enjoyed by thousands of people last night.

The event, organised by Nantwich Town Council, took place in the Town Square with community radio station The Cat 107.9 FM compering from 3pm.

November 20, 2021
Fireworks cancelled for Nantwich Christmas Lights event

Fireworks cancelled for Nantwich Christmas Lights event

Town Council bosses have cancelled plans to release fireworks as part of Nantwich’s Christmas Lights switch-on.

The event is taking place this Friday in the town square and they were due to stage a firework display at the end of the switch-on.

November 16, 2021