THANK you for your article telling us of the Darwen Lights switch on Saturday afternoon.

What a superb family afternoon it was with brass bands, choirs and children's entertainment.

All the market was trimmed up Santa's grotto, with a wonderful winter scene next to it.

Congratulations to Karen Turner and her staff and helpers.

What a lovely lady, the star of the show Julie Hesmondhalgh is. She brought her own family to enjoy the fun.

The fireworks at the end rounded off a great afternoon.

Well done Darwen good to see you in the public eye at last.

A N PICKUP, Whalley New Road, Blackburn.