Princess takes the reins as suburb’s lights begin

More than 250 spectators looked on as Megan Davison, the Beighton Gala Princess, accompanied Father Christmas in his sleigh at the switching-on of the suburb’s festive lights.
Beighton Princess, Megan Davison with Santa on the sleighBeighton Princess, Megan Davison with Santa on the sleigh
Beighton Princess, Megan Davison with Santa on the sleigh

A lantern parade from Reignhead Primary School to West Street, Beighton, took place and the Woodhouse Prize Band played carols before and after the illuminations were switched on. The lanterns were made by Reignhead pupils, helped by their grandparents, as part of the school’s ‘Grandparent Day’.