Families enjoyed a jam-packed afternoon of fun for free. Pictures by Anne Hopper.

placeholder image — Families enjoyed a jam-packed afternoon of fun for free. Pictures by Anne Hopper.

Festive fun for all ages and Christmas lights switched on at Morpeth

By Andrew Coulson

Published 18th Nov 2024, 12:25 GMT

There was a large turnout in Morpeth for the family fun day culminating in a dazzling Christmas lights switch-on, organised by Morpeth Town Council, on Saturday.

There were free rides, face painting, street food and live music, among other activities, and the reveal of Rutherford & Co’s Christmas window took place during the event.

It built up to Santa, Mayor Betty Bawn and a competition winner taking to the stage to officially light up Morpeth and kick off the Christmas countdown.

Dressing up to collect cash for good causes.

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Dressing up to collect cash for good causes. Photo: Anne Hopper

The reveal of Rutherford & Co’s Christmas window took place during the event.

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The reveal of Rutherford & Co’s Christmas window took place during the event. Photo: Anne Hopper

County and town councillor David Bawn and the Mayor of Morpeth, Coun Betty Bawn.

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County and town councillor David Bawn and the Mayor of Morpeth, Coun Betty Bawn. Photo: Anne Hopper

Those who came along to the event had the opportunity to enjoy some live music.

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Those who came along to the event had the opportunity to enjoy some live music. Photo: Anne Hopper

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