WOODLEY’S Christmas lights were turned on by winners of a poster contest as hundreds of people watched.
Vivien Wan, 10, from South Lake Primary School, and Nina Lees, 9, from Beechwood Primary School pushed the buttons to switch on the festive display in Woodley town centre on Saturday.
The event was marked with a carol concert, mulled wine and speeches and acts as a precursor to this Sunday’s Woodley Winter Extravaganza.
It was led by the Revd Sean Riordan from Emmanuel Church, with music from Woodley Concert Band and singing led by Reading Operatic Society.
Woodley town centre manager Jacques Lherbier organised the event and a gave a speech thanking those who had made the day possible.
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Woodley mayor Cllr Dave Mills also spoke at the event and refreshments were served by members of the charity JAC (Just Around the Corner).
