When did Angarrack Christmas Lights start?
Angarrack Christmas Lights started a long time ago – in 1986 (see our Thirty Years page for more information) but really started to increase in complexity with the switch from bulbs to rope lights after the flooding of the village New Year 2003.
There are a variety of lights – many of the lights are animated – and the sequence of the Twelve Days of Christmas.
The main lights are designed and made in the village and are unique to Angarrack.
The Twelve Days of Christmas sequence was built up as funds allowed and completed in 2010 with Twelve Drummers Drumming.
Then followed by the Reindeer – and the more recent lights.
The original concept started when a few of the villagers got together to create lights and displays in their own and neighbours gardens. They soon moved into the streets and strung lights along the roadside.
A few years ago the lights became themed and are now based on the Twelve Days of Christmas with Santa’s Reindeer being added just a couple of years ago – see a slideshow of the Reindeer here . The new circular walk has proved very popular and the Reindeeer hunt is great fun for the young at heart of all ages!
The displays have developed along the years as well, starting with coloured bulbs attached to wooden frames wrapped in tinsel and developing into the more modern animated displays we enjoy now.
The lights are designed and manufactured in the village and as the expertise has increased so has the complexity and design of the lights.
Why are Angarrack Christmas Lights asking for help?
For nearly 40 years The Angarrack Christmas Lights have been bringing festive magic to our village, and enjoyment to generations over the festive period but we are now at real risk of the lights not going ahead this year.
Following Storm Goretti, we commissioned an electrical review of our equipment which has identified a need for urgent repairs and electrical improvements. We now have to find a significant sum of money which we do not have. We need to commission the work as soon as possible otherwise we may not be able to continue this much-loved tradition.
We need to raise £10,000 — and we need your help now.
✨ Your donation will help fund:
• Repairs to damaged displays
• A replacement collection hut
• Safer 12v LED upgrades
• Essential supply box improvements
Every year, thousands of visitors come to Angarrack to enjoy the lights. This is something truly special for our community and beyond—and we don’t want to lose it.