Festival of Light again draws crowds

Several thousand people again turned up in Reepham’s Market Place on Thursday 3 December for the second Reepham Festival of Light. Despite the blustery conditions the forecast rain just held off, and several local retailers even opened their doors for the evening.
 

An estimated 2,000 people turned up for this year’s Festival of Light in Reepham. Photos: John Tym Photography www.tympix.com

 
The event included many festive activities for all ages, including a craft market in St Michael’s, a children’s lantern parade, a visit from Santa and the Christmas tree light-up, carols and music from a variety of bands, performances from the Dragon Hall Mummers, Rockin’ Robins and Snowball Sprites, and around 30 gift and food stalls.
 
Graham Andrew of Funforce again headed up the children’s entertainment.
 
Photos from the Festival of Light 2015 can be purchased from John Tym Photography: http://client.tympix.com/Community/2015/Festival-of-Light/
 

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