THE Christmas countdown in Hedge End has officially started as sparkle and magic were brought to the town centre.
Cllr Maureen Sollitt, Mayor of Eastleigh, and local youngsters from the Hedge End carnival court had the honour of switching on the lights.
Santa was in attendance and youngsters from Shamblehurst Primary School and Hedge End band The New Music Makers entertained visitors to the event.
The event was organised by Hedge End Town Council, whose chairman, Margaret Allingham, said: “It was lovely. It’s a chance to bring the community together and we are happy residents enjoyed the start of the Christmas countdown and festive atmosphere in town.”
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