Lights switch-on spectacular marks the countdown to Christmas in Oswestry

The Oswestry lights switch-on watched by Oswestry Mayor Jay Moore. Photo: Graham Mitchell

Singers, musicians and dancers from local schools, colleges and dance and drama groups took to the stage to entertain those who flocked to enjoy the evening despite the rain.Local schools nominated students to perform the switch-on, lighting up the huge Christmas tree outside the Guildhall and the lights strung across the town centre.The Oswestry lights switch-on. Photo: Graham Mitchell

He thanked all the performers and said that once again Oswestry had staged a wonderful event for the community.The festive fun continues next month with several Christmas attractions in the town.The town council's Christmas Live event on December 2 will see the town centre transformed into a fairground and festival market with stalls, sideshows and rides. Shops will stay open late and there will be entertainment throughout the evening.

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