No Westfield Christmas light show for the hospice this year

The popular Christmas lights display held by Westfield residents to raise funds for St Michael’s Hospice has been put on hold until 2021.
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Every year the Westfield community work tirelessly to put on a fantastic display of lights in the run up to Christmas.

People come from miles around to view the display with donations made to the hospice.

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In light of the current pandemic and government restrictions on groups of people meeting outdoors, the organisers have made the decision, for the safety of the villagers and wider community, not to go ahead with their display this year.

Westfield Christmas Lights 2019. Photo by Frank Copper SUS-190112-114123001Westfield Christmas Lights 2019. Photo by Frank Copper SUS-190112-114123001
Westfield Christmas Lights 2019. Photo by Frank Copper SUS-190112-114123001

Rebecca Futrall, from the hospice said; “We are in full support of the decision of the team in Westfield who put on such a spectacular display in aid of the hospice every year and look forward to seeing what they put together for 2021. Since beginning their fundraising in 2015, the local community have raised an incredible £93,743.62 to help the hospice continue to provide its free services to those who need it throughout Hastings and Rother. We are extremely grateful for their continued support.”

For info on fundraising for the hospice over the festive season, visit www.stmichaelshospice.com/fundraising.