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Issue:- 06 December 2012

Formby Lights Switch On - 2012
Photograph by Patrick Trollope

THE Formby Lights Switch On took place on Thursday, 29 November 2012, with an audience of hundreds. This year we have to make a special mention of the organisers, including new Chair Pat Wordley from Woodwards, Peter Dunne and the Champion's Sue Dare who have all supported this wonderful event for 11 years now, and also a big well done to Cllr Denise Dutton, who did an amazing job as fundraiser. As the excitement grew, members of the Mersey Cats played pop songs on the main stage and stores sold ice creams, crepes, roasted chestnuts, mulled wine, toffee apples, hotdogs and lots more. Broughs the Butcher's  BBQ was also a major draw as normal! There were also fairground rides. This is the first time the new Formby Event Group took charge and they did a fantastic job. The VIP's were David Fairclough, aka "super sub", who played for Liverpool FC from 1974 to 1983, along with Mike McCartney, known professionally as Mike McGear,  who was a member of the Liverpool band 'The Scaffold' and also the younger brother of Paul McCartney. A slight mistake with the timing meant as local school children were still singing as the lights came on, but oddly that was very atmospheric and reminded us of the Churchtown Jungle Lights a few days back. That did not stop the official countdown though, as the VIP's told the crowds who had come to see them press the button to imagine the lights going on. This was actually very funny and proved to be highly entertaining. Also both VIP's were provided honorary membership of The Merseycats. As the celebrations finished a large crowd gathered to meet Father Christmas, in his Carol wagon supplied by Formby Rotary. Others headed to Formby Pool for a talk and some to the Formby Olde Book Shop. The VIP's and other members of the Turn On team headed to the Conservative Club, to count the donations collected on the night, and also to warm up. A special event after party was held at Woodwoods. Well done to all involved; this year's lights look fantastic! To see our coverage click on here now.

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