Plympton’s annual Christmas lights switch on and fayre, commonly known as #LightUpPlympton, well and truly kicked off the festive season with another superb and well-supported afternoon and evening organised by Plym Chamber.
The event held on November 28 saw the crowds pour into Ridgeway as Pudsey Bear helped to oversee the switch on of the lights, preceded by some festive words of cheer from Stannator Pastor Arno Bessel and Plympton Youth Ambassador Bel Winsor-Maloney.
There was a range of pre and post switch on entertainment with on stage performances by the likes of Heath Acoustic, children from Plympton Academy, Mayflower A Capella Chorus, The Linda Mortimore and Charlotte Smith School of Dance and many more.
There was also a chance to pick up some Christmas bargains with a variety of stalls in Ridgeway and set out market-style in the Mudge Way car park by Iceland.
From public feedback those attending enjoyed the event and appreciated the efforts of the volunteers from Plym Chamber who put it on. Jenny Riley said: “We had a brilliant time, so thank you to the organisers. My son literally danced all the way home.”
(Story courtesy of the Plympton Podcast)
