Christmas light fundraiser launched to help keep festive magic alive in Mansfield Woodhouse
Residents are being asked to dig deep to help raise cash to replace damaged Christmas lights and ensure festive magic fills this air this year in Mansfield Woodhouse.
Mansfield Woodhouse Community Development Group (MWCDG) has launched a fundraising appeal in a bid to replace the damaged Christmas lights and help transform the Market Place with a brighter, more vibrant festive atmosphere.
A JustGiving page has been set up to try and raise £650 to ensure Christmas is one to remember this year.
A spokesman for MWCDG said: “For many local families, the Christmas lights switch-on marks the beginning of the festive season – bringing friends, neighbours and generations together to celebrate the spirit of Christmas.
“The Christmas lights within our trees have reached the end of their life and are now damaged beyond repair. To continue creating the magical display our community has come to love, we need to replace them and install new colourful uplighters that will transform the Market Place with a brighter, more vibrant festive atmosphere.
“At a time when many communities are finding it increasingly difficult to continue hosting traditional Christmas lights switch-on events, MWCDG is determined to keep this cherished local tradition alive for the people of Mansfield Woodhouse. We believe everyone deserves the chance to enjoy the excitement and magic of a community Christmas celebration.”
The move comes after financial constraints on the budget of Mansfield District Council resulted in the usual big switch-on event being axed in the town over the past few years.
The spokesman for MWCDG added: “We're asking local residents, businesses and supporters to help us reach our goal. Every donation, no matter how small, will make a real difference towards purchasing the new lighting. Should we raise more than is needed for the lights, any remaining funds will be used to support the Christmas lights switch-on event itself, helping to provide a memorable festive experience for everyone.
“Together, we can light up Mansfield Woodhouse and ensure this much-loved tradition continues for many Christmases to come.
“Please donate if you can and help us keep the magic of Christmas in Mansfield Woodhouse.”
MWCDG has been serving the community of Mansfield Woodhouse since 1995. This community project is run by paid staff and volunteers, working for and with the local community to enhance the quality of life for people in Mansfield Woodhouse.
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