Prudhoe Front Street and West Wylam Christmas lights switch on

The Prudhoe Christmas light switch-on at Front Street was organised by Prudhoe Town Council on December 1, as festive lights were also switched on at West Wylam.

Christmas tree at Prudhoe (Image: Supplied)

The Prudhoe Co-op served complimentary festive treats of mulled wine and mince pies to audiences watching Santa and professional party entertainer, Mister Disco Man. 

Adderlane Academy pupils at Prudhoe Christmas light switch on (Image: Adderlane Academy)

Gordon Stewart, councillor for Prudhoe south ward, said: "The Prudhoe community spirit at its best! There has been so much excitement leading up to this magical event which brings so many local people, visitors, businesses and groups together to celebrate and smile."

Students from the Prudhoe school Adderlane Academy were also invited to participate in the light switch-on.

Prudhoe Christmas light switch-on (Image: Supplied)

Emma Potts, headteacher of Adderlane Academy, said: "We were thrilled to be asked to take part in the Prudhoe Town Christmas Light Switch on. It is a wonderful tradition in our town and attracts a great crowd. It really is the start of our Christmas celebrations here at Adderlane. As always the children were amazing and the staff were incredibly proud of them." 

Christmas lights at West Wylam (Image: Jane Johnson)

Jane Johnson, a West Wylam town councillor, said: "Thank you to Prudhoe Town Council and town clerk Shirley Ann for helping me with these festive lights and also Northumberland County Council for putting up this display."