DAWLISH officially kicked off its Christmas celebrations last night (Friday, November 25) as the town lit the night with its Christmas lights switch on.

Dawlish Christmas lights switch on
Dawlish Christmas lights switch on ( )

Following a lantern parade, carols, seasonal songs and an even an appearance from Scrooge, town mayor Lisa Mayne, ably assisted by a certain jovial white-bearded fellow clad in a red suit, pulled the big switch to ensure Dawlish sparkled for Christmas.