‘It’s down to you’ say organisers of Dewsbury Christmas lights switch-on as deadline approaches

Event organiser, Bruce Bird of The Dewsbury Partnership community group, said Dewsbury had a population of over 60,000 and if 225 of them could pledge £5 each, they would hit their target.

“This is the first year the lights event has been organised by a community group and we’ve had tremendous support from many residents who want to see life coming back to Dewsbury as well as from the Council and councillors,” he said.

“We have a fantastic combination of community and professional entertainment planned for December 7, the night of the lights switch on, so if we want to see things happen in our town, it’s down to all of us - and that includes putting our hands in our pockets to make sure we hit the target.”

Mr Bird added that businesses in the town had been very generous by sponsoring £6,000 to cover the cost of regulatory requirements such as event equipment, road closures and security.

For an up-to-the-minute view of fundraising progress and to make a pledge visit www.spacehive.com/dewsburylights.