Sprowston Christmas lights switch-on for Norfolk SEN Network

Tony and Jeanette Fairweather, who live in Linton Crescent, Sprowston have been putting up Christmas lights for several years and raising funds for charities.

This year, Norfolk SEN Network was chosen, receiving more than £100 in donations.

The charity assists parents of children with special educational needs to obtain the provisions that their children require. 

Around 40 people attended the Christmas lights switch-on at the Fairweather family home in Linton Crescent, Sprowston (Image: Norfolk SEN Network)

Around 40 people attended the switch-on with mince pies and mulled wine available for adults and chocolate for the children, with a collection box outside the house. 

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“Years ago my husband and I started the light display to give a little festive cheer along the Crescent and happily more and more neighbours have joined in,” Jeanette said.

The Christmas lights at the Fairweather family home in Linton Crescent, Sprowston are raising funds for the Norfolk SEN Network this year (Image: Norfolk SEN Network)The Christmas lights at the Fairweather family home in Linton Crescent, Sprowston are raising funds for the Norfolk SEN Network this year (Image: Norfolk SEN Network)

“This year's switch-on was a great success."

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The Norton family, who also live in Linton Crescent, suggested that the charity be chosen.

Pat Brickley, chairperson for Norfolk SEN Network, said: “We were delighted to have been nominated by the Norton family to receive funds from this year’s Christmas lights.

“We are a small local charity and money raised will go to supporting local families.”