An impressive Christmas tree is now in place at Bispham Road in High Park in Southport, ready for a lights switch on event on Friday, 26th November.
The tree is an important part of the current determination to create a new village feel in the area, similar to Birkdale, Ainsdale and Churchtown.
The lights switch on event will see people able to enjoy carol singers, the Salvation Army band, craft stalls and more. The fun starts at 5pm.
Local councillor Greg Myers said: “Fantastic to see our Christmas Tree going up on Bispham Road in preparation for our lights switch on event.
“The tree and lights have been funded by Norwood’s councillors, Mhairi Doyle, Carran Waterfield and myself from our ward funds.
“The fencing and switch on event organisation being taken care of by the High Park: Think Family, Think Community Project who we work with a lot and who have done a great job, as ever – thanks to Joe McNulty and Catrin Hughes.
“The fencing itself has been constructed and installed by the same team who did our planters – Green Sefton’s wonderful Natural Alternatives crew who are a part of a Sefton Council scheme.
“Thanks also to the council officers who helped arrange the tree’s installation and Trish Hardy for helping us sort this.
“The tree is an important part of our project to bring some much needed TLC to Bispham Road and create more of a village feel and community spirit.
“Judging by the brilliant reaction to it today from local residents, I’m very proud to be leading on the plan and our residents are delighted with it.
“Come along if you can on Friday, 26th November for carol singers, the wonderful Salvation Army band, craft stalls and more. The event starts from 5pm, with the switch on itself from 6pm.”
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