The chairman of the parish council, Cllr Gaynor Crute, again welcomed everyone to the event by introducing the staff and pupils from Hesleden Primary School who turned out in their numbers to entertain residents gathered around the tree. A selection of Christmas carols was closely followed by the countdown to the tree lighting.
Again, thanks go to the clerk and members of Monk Hesleden Parish Council for organising the Christmas lighting ceremony, but a special thank you goes to the pupils of Hesleden Primary School for their magnificent carol singing. Well done to all!
