A big thanks to all who attended last night’s switch on of Beckworth’s Christmas lights and patiently stood around in the dark as the event was delayed by 2 hours due to a power cut. Thankfully it was caused by a dodgy light bulb blowing fuses on the high street and the big switch-on went ahead thanks to Nick Knowles changing a fuse. The crowd were thrilled when Joey Sussex (local Joey Essex tribute act) finally flicked the switch lighting up almost a third of the high street. Now all we need is snow for it to feel like Christmas. G. Grimsby. Mayor