Lights switched on in style

Hundreds of residents packed the town centre to see the town’s Christmas lights switched on.

The lights across town were kicked into life by Mayor Paul Holbrook, Deputy Mayor Councillor John Puttick and local resident Lily Clarke.

Christmas carols were provided by local school children along with live performances by students from

Hailsham Community College.

Hailsham FM provided the live music and entertainment whilst Father Christmas took time out from his busy schedule to talk to local children.

Mayor Holbrook said: “It’s so lovely to see Hailsham come together once again and enjoy the carols and music from the children. I’d like to wish everyone in Hailsham a very merry Christmas.”

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