After the Christmas tree lights were switched on in Blackhall Colliery last night it was Hesleden's turn tonight to light up their tree, and the children and residents of the village did themselves proud with another great turnout, despite the cold and damp weather.
Cllr Gaynor Crute the parish council chairman welcomed everyone to the service by introducing the staff and pupils from Hesleden Primary School who came along as usual to entertain residents gathered around the tree. An enthusiastic rendering of traditional Christmas carols by the children was followed by the Reverend Sally starting the countdown to the tree lighting.
Thanks go to the clerk, staff and members of Monk Hesleden Parish Council for organising the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, and also to the Reverend Sally who blessed the tree before it was lit up. And of course a special thank you goes to the staff and pupils of Hesleden Primary School for their magnificent carol singing which truly got everyone in the Christmas spirit.