HUNDREDS of people turned up for Alcester's official Christmas lights switch-on.

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The lights, put up and financed by voluntary group A.B.L.E, were turned on by Elsie Lyn Simons, and Harry Parkes, both aged seven.

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There was Mulled wine and mince pies, provided by the Elves of Alcester and Bidford Rotary, and Alcester Court Leet were in attendance.

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A spokesman said it was large turn out for the event, and the weather was perfect.

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The switch-on took place on Saturday on the St. Nicholas’ Church Green from 4pm and ended with the lighting of the Tree of Light.