Chatteris sparkles for festive season after lights switch-on

Once again Chatteris is one of the top spots for Christmas lights in the area following the town’s annual switch-on event on Saturday.

Organisers were delighted with the huge crowds who filled the streets to watch local school pupils flick the switch to light up the town for the festive period.

As the crowds of visitors enjoyed the fun fair rides, entertainment, and hot food and drink, volunteers were busily walking around with collection buckets.

Each year it costs over £20,000 for the lights to happen more than half of this amount comes from donations so every penny given on the night really does count.

There is also a JustGiving page where people can make a contribution to ensure the town continues to shine bright each Christmas.

Father Christmas was in his grotto at the town’s museum where he happily chatted to youngsters eager to make their Christmas wishes.

There was also a Christmas fair at the Salvation Army with lots of stalls for people to browse, while there were carols played by the brass band near the parish church.

The church also hosted other musical entertainment as well as the annual Christmas tree festival.