Scores of people of all ages turned out for Knighton’s Christmas light switch-on event

There was a special guest appearance by Santa who used his Santamobile to tour local housing estates and then visit the town centre for the lights switch-on.

Later he was delighted to meet Knighton ’s youngsters in a specially decorated grotto in the town’s Civic Centre .

He then flew off from the town for his next Christmas tasks.

Deputy Mayor Councillor Tina Sharp had help from her grandchildren Hunter and Jasmine for the switching on of the Christmas lights at the Clock Tower in Knighton

Knighton Town Silver Band played Christmas songs and carols creating a wonderful festive atmosphere.

Afterwards the town’s civic centre will be transformed into a Santa’s grotto and the town council had or

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