DECK THE WALLS WITH LIGHTS ABLAZING

Updated for 2006!

• Lights are switched on December 1st.
• Charity Evening Sunday 17th December at 5:00PM.
• This Years Charity is The County Air Ambulance Trust.

Click on the Helicopter to find out more about this worthwhile charity.

Cutters Close is a small street in Narborough, just to the south of Leicester, UK. Within this area, there is a small cul-de-sac of twelve houses, each year the residents patiently erect a display of which most villages would be proud. Since lights and outside decorations first became available, the houses in this area have decked their walls and windows with decoration of some kind; and as the availability of decorations grew, their displays became more and more elaborate, culminating in a masterful Christmas display which attracts visitors from all over the area.

In 2003 the neighbours decided that, with all the visitors to their humble close, they could raise money for charity and so their quest began. In the first year they managed with the aid of Enderby Brass Band to raise £250, an admirable amount, in 2004, however, with the aid of Croft Silver Band, they raised a staggering £650.

However, in 2005 the residents really pushed the boat out and with the aid of Croft Silver Band, Santa and Rudolph from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Services and Tony Wadsworth from BBC Radio Leicester amongst others all targets were broken and a staggering £1219 was raised for Rainbows.

This year the chosen Charity is The County Air Ambulance Trust.

Knowing that the money is heading towards such a laudable cause, we ask only that you come along on December 17th and donate your time. Don’t think however, that all you will see are some house lights, this close is all out for Christmas. Each year they painstaking rotate lights so that the displays are not the same each year – so even if you went last year go again – you’ll not be disappointed.

While the lights themselves will be on for the entire month of December, and while you are free to visit and see them at any point, you will miss out if you do not attend the biggest social event of the winter. So what is there to see? As well as beautifully decorated walls, there are gardens filled with wonder of Christmas; the fire brigade are hopefully bringing Santa with them (if he is available) to see all the good boys and girls; and if you are really good there are tours of the various lights as well as activities for children; all of which is accompanied by the skill of Croft Silver Band, there to imbue the festival cheer into all who attend. Traditional refreshments such as mulled wine, mince pies and sausage rolls will also be available.

It will be the social event of the festive season and one you would be sorry to miss. The event starts at 5.00pm. Should you not, for any reason be able to attend this joyous occasion but still wish to see the wonder of this close, then feel free to take a drive down throughout December. For children, Santa will be there on most nights, weather permitting of course! (Don’t forget Santa is 400 years old!)

It is the season to be jolly; the season of goodwill; the season of giving; so join the people of Cutters Close, let them give to you the gift of light and in return give a gift to those whose need it most.

Merry Christmas from all at Cutters Close.