HUNDREDS of people crammed onto the Bailey Head on Thursday for the Christmas Lights switch, joined by heroes on all levels.
The event, which was launched virtually in 2020 by former mayor Councillor Duncan Kerr because of the Covid-19 lockdown, brought the town to life ahead of the switch on.
BBC Shropshire's James Bond once again played MC for the event and he was joined on stage for the big switch-on by the current mayor, Cllr Mark Jones and his mayoress and wife Ruth, as well as Olympic gold medallist Oliver Townend plus TNS boss Anthony Limbrick.
They were all joined on stage by inspirational West Felton youngster Alfie Davies, who ran a 22-mile fundraiser for the victims of the Manchester bombing and was a special invite by the town council.
The event retuned with its traditional programme of stalls and refreshments around the Bailey Head and further down Bailey Street.
Crowds were also treated to music from local schools plus Derwen College, while former Bungle actor Malcolm Lord – who is an Attfield Theatre player – also entertained the crowd.
The Orthopaedic's Male Choir also performed as well as a dance routine from members of the Chloe Elizabeth Dance Company before the special guests joined the mayor to switch the lights on.
The next event for Christmas in Oswestry comes on Friday, December 3 with Christmas Live, followed by a weekend of celebrations with the parade and on Sunday, December 5, the Santa Run.
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