Hundreds of local people, of all ages, came along to the Purton Parish Council Christmas Lights Switch on Saturday 2nd of December, at the Purton Red House.

Although the weather was very chilly, the drinks, food, and welcome were warm, as everyone enjoyed hot food from Dora’s Dairy and mulled wine from the Purton Red House.

Together, Acting Chair, Cllr Neil Hooper, and young Zack, switched on the lights, at the end of the countdown.

After the big switch on, the Peartree Pealers set the festive atmosphere with Christmas Hand Bell Ringing and the Lockdown Brass Band played Christmas Carols in the Purton Red House, so that everyone could keep warm.

Cllr Neil Hooper said:

“This is what Christmas, and village life is all about - bringing everyone together to enjoy music, food and festivities.”