Real reindeer accompanied Father Christmas to Hackbridge so he could kick start its Christmas wonderland.

The mayor of Sutton, Sean Brennan, lit up Hackbridge at 5pm on Saturday, December 8, with glittering fairy lights.

Youngsters got to take part in a lantern procession, a treasure hunt, pottery painting and badge making.

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