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Christmas illuminations around homes in Warkworth’s Ashmore Crescent and Northwood Close are increasing as more and more neighbours get in on the act.
Brian Oakes and Bobbie Brown, of 31 and 36 Ashmore Crescent respectively, say more people up and down the street are following their lead in lighting up, and John Peel, at 37 Northwood Close, says he has been able to lend some of his extensive collection of lights to enthusiastic neighbours.
Brian, Bobbie and John say they have all made additions to their own lighting extravaganzas for this year.
As well as more than 30,000 lights programmed to twinkle in time to some favourite Christmas music, Brian has introduced a laser light show, which will project moving images onto his garage door. There will also be a smoke machine and bubble machine contributing to the magical atmosphere.
Visitors viewing the lights are asked to scan a QR code Brian has set up and practice social distancing. Any donations from visitors will be given to Harbour Hospice.
Bobbie says her “Christmas Zoo” of illuminated animals now also features Santa riding on a motorbike and a helicopter landing on one of her hedges. Meanwhile, a flamingo, camel and peacock, which failed to light up last year, will be fully operational this year.
John says his star attraction is a six-metre long train featuring four carriages, a caboose, turning wheels and smoke.
