In Midhurst in 2016, there were new Christmas lights strung across the town and a new look for the town council’s Christmas street party. There were lots of positive comments, especially regarding the lights in West Street.
In Petworth, the market square is usually packed and highlights over the years have included lantern processions and Live Nativity plays. Music fills the air as local choirs perform and Petworth Town Band has been known to tour the town.
In 2012, the Petworth Christmas extravaganza included festive stalls around the town and a grotto, Christmas carols, live music and late-night shopping, starting with the turning on of the Christmas lights and a Christmas Fair at St Mary’s Church.
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The Midhurst Christmas street party in 2019. Picture: Derek Martin Photo: Hilsea Portsmouth
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The Midhurst Christmas street party in 2019. Picture: Derek Martin Photo: Hilsea Portsmouth
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Lola Purton and her daughter Evie enjoying the Midhurst Christmas tree in The Square in 2016. Picture: Kate Shemilt Photo: Hilsea Portsmouth
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Mark Purves and Lesley Campbell putting lights the Midhurst Christmas tree in The Square in 2016. Picture: Kate Shemilt Photo: Hilsea Portsmouth