It might only be the start of summer but Wymondham Lions and former town mayor Kevin Hurn are joining forces to begin organising a Christmas lights switch-on event for the town.

They are now appealing for volunteers to come forward to help plan and run the event (contact Wymondham Lions on 01953 789921 or email Kevin at kevin.hurn.kh@gmail.com).

Mr Hurn said: “We’re aiming for an afternoon event on Sunday 7th December which will give Wymondham folks three consecutive weekends of events in the run up to Christmas.”

“It will have Santa, Christmas lights switch on, Carol singing, Christmas singalong, and a few food stalls to create a traditional Christmas event for Wymondham.”

Community-minded businesses are also being sought to come forward to sponsor parts of the event or provide support with organisation and logistics.

Mr Hurn appealed: “There are no plans for the Town Council to hold a Christmas event this year. But I feel we cannot let the year go by without some type of Christmas event for Wymondham.”

If you feel the same, please contact 01953 789921 and kevin.hurn.kh@gmail.com to see how you can help.