The eagerly-awaited switch-on of the town’s Christmas lights.

There was a fantastic atmosphere in Broad Street when the Christmas lights where turned on, it was wonderful to see so many families and children coming into the town to take part in the switch on it was a great turnout.

Lyme Luggers ukulele band entertained the crowds at Bell Cliff before the parade and Lyme Morris added to the festive atmosphere. A lantern parade made its way down Broad Street, illuminating the thousands of twinkling blue and white LED lights in its wake. Lyme Regis Majorettes led the parade with a dazzling and energetic routine, followed by the mayor, mayoress and town crier Alan. Local resident Andrew Hodder, was selected to switch on the lights in honour of his fundraising efforts for Lyme Regis Christmas Lights Committee.

At the bottom of Broad Street there were cheers as the Christmas tree was illuminated.