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Christmas lights switch on - when & where?

The switch on of St Helier's Christmas lights takes place tonight and Guernsey's Tree of Joy is being lit up!

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Guernsey youngster to make Tree of Joy come to life

Lucy Robins, an 11-year-old girl with cystic fibrosis, will turn on the lights on this years Rotary Tree of Joy in Guernsey this evening.

Lucy will attend a special reception on the balcony at Long Port before she presses the button to switch on the lights at 6pm tonight.

The Amherst Primary School pupil undergoes physiotherapy several times a day and is on permanent medication for the condition. On average she spends six to nine weeks a year in hospital.

Lucy was diagnosed with the genetic condition, which affects the lungs and digestive system, at five months old.

Rotary Club of Guernsey president elect John Hollis said that switching on the Rotary Tree of Joy each year had become a special moment for Guernsey, with many islanders saying that it marks the start of the Christmas spirit for them.

We are delighted that Lucy will be able to make that special moment happen for us all this year. In lighting up the area, the Tree of Joy serves as a beacon for the generosity of Guernsey's public.

Each year they help us by taking the Tree of Joy tags available in participating retailers or banks, and buying related presents for more than 500 children in the Bailiwick, who would otherwise not be able to participate in Christmas to the degree we would like.

– John Hollis, Rotary Club of Guernsey president elect

FUN FACT: The Tree of Joy on the Weighbridge roundabout is the tallest light tree in Europe and was first put up in 2005.

Full details of Guernsey's Christmas markets,opening hours and festive choirs.

Christmas lights switch on in St Helier

The switch on of St Helier's Christmas lights takes place tonight, with 'Santa's Express Train Parade' starting at Millennium Town Park at 5:30pm. The parade will then progress through town to the Weighbridge.

Local school choirs will be singing their favourite festive songs adding some special magic to the event.

Santa's Parade will be at the Royal Square at 6pm for the 'Grand Christmas Light Switch On', with a number of other surprises and entertainment along the way.

The parade will finish at the Weighbridge at around 6.30pm, where you can meet Santa in his grotto.

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