One lucky child will get the chance to launch Christmas Loughborough’s this year, thanks to a competition organised by the local council.
Charnwood Borough Council has launched its ‘Light up Loughborough’ competition – a mission to find a deserving youngster to flick the big switch.
Picture: Love Loughborough
The competition is open to children aged between 5 and 12, who have done something extraordinary – whether that’s doing something to help the local community, looking after a relative or achieving something amazing at school. They must also be a Charnwood resident.
This year’s Light up Loughborough Competition is even more special as the town will be unveiling its new Christmas lights and the event itself has been switched to a Friday night (November 29) and will kickstart a weekend of festive fun.
Chris Grace, head of economic development and regeneration at Charnwood Borough Council said: “It is great to see that the Light up Loughborough competition is making a return this year.
“We have been lucky to have received some incredible entries in the past, and Amelia did an amazing job last year when turning on the lights.
“The competition will give a youngster in the borough the chance to make some amazing festive memories.
“We are also looking forward to seeing the town’s new lights and kicking off a weekend of festive activities.”
The Mayor Charnwood, Cllr Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE, said: “What a fantastic opportunity this will be for the lucky winner. I’m looking forward to reading through the entries and helping to choose someone to switch on our festive lights.
“It’s going to be a brilliant festive weekend, and this will be a great way to kick it off.”
Last year, 11-year-old Amelia Baker from Sileby was chosen to switch-on the Christmas lights after judges heard her story about how she helps care for her younger sister, Imogen who has Angelman Syndrome.
As well as hitting the big button, the competition winner will also receive a family ticket to this year’s pantomime, Snow White at Loughborough Town Hall and a £50 Love Loughborough voucher.
Fosse 107 will once again be hosting this year’s Christmas lights switch on.
To enter the competition, you need to fill in our online form at www.charnwood.gov.uk/lights.
All entrants must be aged between 5 and 12 and live in Charnwood. They will need to be entered by a parent or guardian. The closing date for entries is Friday, 25 October.
Entries will be considered by a judging panel made up of representatives from the Council.
