Light Up Hassocks family evening sees crowds light up the village

Organised by Sussex Vale Rotary, the evening was cold and dry for the large numbers of people who came along.

The evening began with a parade of lanterns made by children from Hassocks Infant School, who were led by the Burgess Hill Marching Band.

Further entertainment, supported by Burgess Hill Community Radio, came from Downlands and Hassocks Infants' school choirs, and local groups Black Hurricane and the Zaffire Twins.

A spokesman for Sussex Vale Rotary said: "It is aimed at being a family evening and it was good to see so many parents and children of all ages enjoying themselves.

"Congratulations to Ruby Daniel winner of the poster competition and the two runners-up Annabelle Burnham and Anya Chakladar which was competed for by the children from the Infants School.

"So many shops had created excellent seasonal window displays, that it was a difficult decision to decide that Bella June Flowers was the winner of the best dressed window competition.

"It was a full and busy evening with many stalls and fairground rides up and down the street."

The event is largely self-funded through the sponsorship and sale of calendars, together with contributions from the stallholders.

Sussex Vale Rotary is already planning for the event next year, if anyone wishes to help with that they can contact [email protected] or [email protected].

Click here for Sussex Vale Rotary's website to find out more about the group.