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Dec 2022
Harrogate's free Christmas lights extravaganza to be switched on today
A free daily Christmas lights show lasting 90 minutes will be switched on today.
Computer engineer Dale Hughes said the show will be bigger and even more spectacular than last year's, which attracted daily visitors to Norwich Drive in Jennyfields.
Mr Dale has installed 42,000 low energy LED lights outside his home, which light up in time with a musical soundtrack.
Following the success of last Christmas' show, which involved 26,000 LEDS, Mr Dale severely doubted he would be able to organise anything this year when he was hospitalised with a back injury.
Fortunately he recovered in time to arrange a Halloween extravaganza and now he's looking forward to wowing visitors again.
This year's lights are ready to go.
The father-of-five was inspired by videos showing lavishly decorated American houses, adding:
The show will run from 5pm to 7.30pm daily. It lasts 90 minutes and at 6.30pm is replayed on a shorter loop.
Mr Hughes has also arranged a New Year's Eve variation that includes Auld Lang Syne at midnight.
There is a serious side to the fun. Last year's event raised £1,150 in donations for Martin House Children's Hospice and Mr Dale wants to generate £2,000 for the same charity this time. QR codes line trees near the lights show and people can pledge donations online. Visit here for more information.
Do the neighbours mind?
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