I ATTENDED the Christmas lights switch on at Victoria Square on Sunday with my young family.
What a lovely event. There was a superb mix of local entertainment and more well known acts to make it a really fun day.
There were lots of families enjoying themselves and plenty of excited children, which created a friendly atmosphere.
I know a lot is said and written about the costs of these events – and I accept the council should look at whether it can afford paying the bigger names given all the funding cuts – but it is also important that as a town we put on big events and that we create some joy for our youngsters.
Many of the children there might not get the chance to see a concert or show because of the costs, so to have an event such as this is a real treat.
Happy mum, St Helens
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