Relive the Magic: Official Video of Ashington Christmas Light Switch-On Now Available
Ashington Town Council is delighted to announce the release of the official video capturing the magic and community spirit of this year's Christmas Light Switch-On and Fairies & Elves Themed Lantern Parade.
A Celebration Worth Reliving
The professionally produced video, filmed by Jimmy of Luk Luk Productions showcases the highlights of the remarkable evening that brought over 1,000 residents together to celebrate the start of the festive season.
The video features:
- The enchanting Fairies and Elves themed lantern parade
- Wonderful Christmas song performances from Bothal Primary School Choir, NCEA Primary School Choir, Level 2 Travel and Tourism Students, and Media Studies Students from Northumberland College Ashington Campus
- The magical moment when the best dressed fairy and elf switched on the Christmas lights
- Festive entertainment including Northumbrian piper Bev Palin, historic WW1 interpreters, and spectacular stilt walkers
- The joyful community atmosphere that made the event so special despite challenging weather conditions
Viewing the Video
You can view the video here or on our You Tube channel; https://youtu.be/WV4hS2UHZKk
Community Collaboration Captured
The video beautifully documents the collaborative effort that made the event possible, from the free Christmas crafts and activities at the Masonic Hall attended by nearly 400 people, to the generous provision of snack boxes for 180 children, and the wonderful performances throughout the evening hosted by the ever-popular Paul Skerritt.
"We're thrilled to share this wonderful video with our community," said Cllr Mark Purvis. "It's a fantastic way to relive the magic of the evening and to celebrate the incredible community spirit that makes Ashington such a special place. We hope residents will enjoy watching and sharing these precious memories of our festive celebration."
Acknowledgements
Ashington Town Council extends grateful thanks to Jimmy of Luk Luk Productions for the excellent work in capturing the evening's festivities, and to all the community partners, volunteers, performers, and residents who made the event such a memorable success.
This year's activities formed part of Northumberland County Council's Animating Ashington Autumn/Winter Festival, funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and North East Combined Authority, alongside Ashington Town Council's events budget.
