Huge crowds pack into Oswestry for Christmas lights switch-on

Hundreds of people poured into the town for an evening that has become a firm favourite with families.

Oswestry Town Council organised the event to celebrate the lights that it puts up every year throughout the town.

Bailey Head was the centrepiece for the switch-on, with music provided by students from local schools and colleges.

There were also visits to the stage by the Mayor, Councillor Olly Rose, Oswestry's very own beauty queen, Ms Galaxy April Luong, In Bloom winners and of course Santa and his entourage introduced by master of ceremonies James Bond.

Borderland Theatre, Stagecoach and OsRocks also entertained the crowds.

Councillor Rose praised all those involved. She said it was wonderful to see all the young people excited about going on stage and said it reminded her of her own childhood.

The mayor said it was wonderful to see so many people turn out for the lights switch-on and said it showed the incredible community spirit in the town.

Many businesses were busy, from cafes and pubs to shops and market stalls.

A snow machine gave that winter wonderland feeling.

Following the countdown to the switch-on there was more entertainment from bands Small Furry Animals and Public Rest Room.

On Friday night the mayor will be back on festive duty turning on the Rotary Club Tree of Light in Festival Square from 4.30pm.