Lutterworth Christmas Lights 2022

The Christmas Lights Switch On began as a crisp sunny day and we were overwhelmed by the sheer number of you who came out in the evening to enjoy the festivities.

The evening began with Santa riding through the town centre on a festive tractor driven by The Young Farmers! In his grotto, Santa attracted a huge crowd of children, all eager to tell him what they would like for Christmas. Just next door to the grotto, Lutterworth Town Band entertained passers by in the Memorial Gardens.

The funfair was again a major attraction once again whilst Cross Counties Radio kicked off the on stage entertainment. They warmed up the crowds and introduced the school choirs and recording artists, who each sang their favourite Christmas songs to the delight of the huge audience. Many of the proud parents of the children performing could not take the smile of their faces before three of our local retailers basked in the glory of winning the Best Illuminated (Jane Kirkwood Chic Furniture), Best Dressed (E&R Tearooms) and Most Innovative (The Vanilla Bake Box) shop window competitions. Finally, the people of Lutterworth voted in an additional category for Lutterworth's Choice won also by The Vanilla Bake Box.

The Lutterworth Town Mayor, Councillor Bill Zilberts and his Consort, Mrs Jean Zilberts were on stage to switch on the Christmas lights, which was followed by the traditional fireworks display, greeted with ooohs and ahhhs from the vast crowd gathered in the Town Hall square.

Throughout the evening hot mulled wine was enjoyed in Lutterworth Christmas mugs, designed this year by a resident of the town, Megan Gilstrap, whilst there was also an opportunity to do a spot of late night Christmas shopping in the shops, bars and café's that had stayed open in the town. A huge range of Christmas stalls were available this year both in the town centre and a Food Festival at the Wycliffe Rooms. Catering vendors put on a wide variety of street food and Neil Green Catering kindly fed all of the hungry volunteer marshals who had worked hard (for free) all day/night!!

Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end and so that was it for another year. The lights are shining and everyone went home happy, with us all looking forward to the next big event, Christmas Day!

Lutterworth Town Council would like to thank all the local businesses who supported the event and who donated their time and money to ensure the evening was a great success. We would like to particularly thank Harborough District Council for funding lots of the activities on the night, GLP PF UK Management Limited for sponsoring the event and all volunteer marshals!! So a very special thank you to everyone who helped as without them this community event could not take place.

Lutterworth Town Council would like to also thank:

Rotary
PSC Fire Prevention
Max Electrical
The Shambles
Hammond Automotive
The Young Famers
Lutterworth Fire and Rescue Service
Colman Bro's