After the Christmas tree lights were switched on at Blackhall Colliery on Monday evening it was Hesleden's turn tonight to light up their tree and once more the people of Hesleden did the village proud with another fantastic turnout.
The chairman of the parish council, Cllr Gaynor Crute, welcomed everyone to the event by introducing the staff and pupils from Hesleden Primary School who came along as usual to entertain residents gathered around the tree. A selection of Christmas carols was closely followed by the countdown to the tree lighting.
As ever, thanks go to the clerk, staff and members of Monk Hesleden Parish Council for organising the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, along with Rev Sally who blessed the tree as it was lit. And a special thank you of course goes to the staff and pupils of Hesleden Primary School for their magnificent carol singing which truly got everyone ready for the run-up to Christmas.
