The annual charity Christmas display in Reddicliff Road Plymstock will welcome two new characters this year.
The new characters are Postman Pat and his cat and Mr Tickle from the Mr Men and they will join 24 other popular figures from previous years.
The colourful display has been enjoyed for the past 20 years and has increased in size each year. The figures are sculpted by local resident Brian Steele from re-cycled polystyrene and special lighting is added to provide flashing lights.
Brian, who is a retired community education officer, started this annual display from entertaining his grandchildren and other children in the area. As each year went by the characters increased in number.
Apart from being a popular display visited by many children and adults the display raises much needed funds for children’s charities. Over the years a total of £15,000 has been raised and this year Brian is raising funds for Children’s Hospice South West, which is a charity supporting families and children with cancer.
Brian and Sally invite local families and residents to call in and see this year’s display which will be placed in the front garden of 33, Reddicliff Road in Plymstock from the beginning of December.
Donations will go entirely to the Children’s Hospice South West charity. People who wish to contribute directly to the charity can go straight to the special link www.justgiving.com/brian-steele4
