For the third year Brian Bell and Daryl Ward of Everingham, Orton Brimbles, Peterborough, decorated their home with lights in aid of Sue Ryder, Thorpe Hall Hospice.
The street was a blaze of colour on Saturday for their Christmas light launch with special guests Benjamin Penton (Sue Ryder), Santa and PhanTom (Peterborough Phantoms Mascot).
A crowd of over 250 people all came together for the magical count down moment, meeting Santa, enjoying a homemade mince pie, and entering the big fundraiser raffle. The launch night raised over £500 to kick start the fundraising.
“It was an amazing night where local communities and neighbours all come together to enjoy and spread some Christmas cheer,” said Brian.
“Just seeing the children’s faces light up when they saw Santa and the amount of light we are displaying feels us with joy.
“Sue Ryder is a charity close to our hearts, where some of our friends and relatives have been treated on their final days. The team at Thorpe Hall hospice are outstanding and make everything so personal and tailored to everyone’s needs, but upmost supporting the family and friends along the way through the difficult times.”
He added: “Please help support them in the vital work they do by coming to visit our Christmas light display and donating loose change or online through our QR codes.”
If anyone would like to donate online, here is the link:
https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QJKGDOFO
Picture credits: Brian Bell and Jayne Ford
