Little Christmas elf Billy Dawes, who had helped to raise money for the event during a recent walk fundraiser, pressed the magic button to bathe the village in glorious Christmas lights and cheer. The big man himself, Santa, put in an appearance during the festivities on Saturday night (November 27) and there were lots of elves and superheroes spotted.
The spectacular was organised by a band of dedicated volunteers in the village, and the activities centred around the Meden Square area. From lunchtime, there was plenty of stalls, raffles, and festive food and drinks to be had, as well as an exciting snow globe and train roundabout for the youngsters. The fun went on all day, culminating with the lights being switched on at 5.45pm.
See here just some of the exciting moments captured during the evening.
The spectacular was organised by a band of dedicated volunteers in the village, and the activities centred around the Meden Square area. From lunchtime, there was plenty of stalls, raffles, and festive food and drinks to be had, as well as an exciting snow globe and train roundabout for the youngsters. The fun went on all day, culminating with the lights being switched on at 5.45pm.
5. Mums and dads as well as the youngsters enjoyed the festive fun at Pleasley
Lewis Pugh and his Dad Carl Pugh, also a volunteer in the Pleasley Christmas Lights group, are pictured just after enjoying their visit to the snow globe.
Photo: Pleasley Christmas Lights Group/Suzanne Gill/ Facebook
6. Tasty treats and hot drinks featured at the Pleasley Christmas celebration
Plenty of hot food and winter warming drinks were available during the Pleasley Christmas lights switch on. With burgers, chips, pancakes and donuts, there were some tasty treats to be had in many of the food vans.
Photo: Suzanne Gill/Pleasley Christmas Lights/Facebook
7. Behind the scenes look at the stage where the big switch on happened at Pleasley
Behind the scenes view of the action. Here is where all the magic happened on stage during the Pleasley Christmas celebration. Little elf Bill Dawes pushed the magic button to turn on the lights.
Photo: Pleasley Christmas Lights Group/Suzanne Gill/ Facebook
8. Christmas wishes were granted to the children who visited Santa at Pleasley
Santa (Tony Sygrove) and his elves asked the children "Have you been naughty or nice this year" before granting them their Christmas present wishes
Photo: Suzanne Gill/ Pleasley Christmas Lights/ Facebook