Burnham's new Christmas lights winched into position ahead of switch-on

Published: November 9, 2006
Burnham's new Christmas lights winched into position ahead of switch-on

Burnham's brand new £12,500 Christmas lights were being winched into position along the town's High Street on Thursday (November 9th) as more details were announced about the grand switch-on being planned for later this month.

The nineteen new lights - supplied by lighting company Blachere - are being installed by staff from Burnham's Buncombe Electricals.

Once in position, each light is being tested in readiness for the grand switch-on, which will be performed by ITV West News presenter Peter Rowell on Saturday November 25th at 4pm outside GW Hurleys.

An outdoor Christmas Market selling crafts and gifts will also be held along the High Street throughout the day, with a proposed road closure set to be put in place between Cross Street and Abingdon Street.

Talented local operatic singer Tim Pitman, pictured right, has been added to the line-up of entertainment during the afternoon. He will be singing a range of festive and operatic music live in the High Street after the switch-on. There will also be music from a brass band and carols from local theatrical group, Curtain Call.

Performers from Circus Americano, pictured, will also be wowing the crowds ahead of their Christmas shows being held at Sanders Garden World.

And there will also be a visit by Father Christmas - plus a visit from Orchard FM's Black Thunders.

The project to introduce the new lights has been largely funded by Sedgemoor District Council with additional contributions from Burnham Town Council and Burnham's Chamber of Trade, as we previously reported.