It was a really big, bright community effort with the Midsomer Norton light switch on.

Lots of thanks from the Mayor Gordon Mackay to everyone who made it extra special:

"It all starts in Midsomer Norton and Christmas started thanks to the Midsomer Norton Community Trust whose volunteers put in an amazing effort, especially Deputy Mayor, Cllr Martyn Plant. It was great fun doing the countdown for guest of honour, Robert Drewett, High Sheriff of Somerset, to switch on our stunning Christmas Tree.

"Seeing so many businesses offer late-night shopping was incredible, I hope everyone takes time to appreciate the wonderful Arts Trail displays featured in shop-windows. Hazel Mullen, founder of Happy Hare (eco-friendly wellbeing products) did a fanatic job of arranging dozens of market stalls and Graeme Savage of Merriman Theatre managed the Hollies Stage. "

"Support from Midsomer Norton Town Council and sponsors Lit Fibre allowed the Community Trust to put on a stunning event, hopefully we can do something even better next year."