Community Spirit Shines Through At Lights Switch-On

Community spirit shone through as hundreds braved the weather to watch Market Harborough’s Christmas lights being switched-on.

Despite rain and wind, hundreds turned out to support the event on The Square, which was organised by Harborough District Council and hosted by HFM.

From left, Barry Badger of HFM, Mitch Austin Harborough Town FC Manager, Chairman Peter Elliott of Harborough District Council and Tim Neal from MHBS.
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There was a live performance from the Market Harborough Rock Choir and street entertainment, including special guests Elsa and Olaf, from Disney’s Frozen’.

The big switch was flicked by Cllr Peter Elliot, Chairman of Harborough District Council, Harborough Town FC Manager Mitch Austin and Tim Neal from Market Harborough Building Society, the sponsors of the Christmas Tree.

These people in the crowd spoke to HFM:

Market Harborough Rock Choir perform on the Square.
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Crowds gather on the Square for the Christmas tree light switch on.
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Festive scenes during the Christmas tree light switch on.
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Frozen characters with the Christmas Tree on the Square.
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Frozen characters attend the Christmas light switch on.
PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER