Families turned out in their hundreds recently as the town centre Christmas lights were switched on with music and carols.
The tree and lights throughout the High Street, Vicarage Field and George Street all lit up following the enthusiastic countdown hosted by local actor Jon Camplin and town Mayor Paul Holbrook.
Christmas Carols and music were performed by local students from Hailsham Community College, whilst Hailsham FM provided music and entertainment throughout the event.
Father Christmas took some time before his busy schedule begins to give gifts to local children and raise money for Hailsham Rotary at the same time.
Actor Jon Campling who appeared in Harry Potter and Adventure Boyz movies told the crowd: “It makes perfect sense that I would come here and turn on your Christmas lights. This is a bucket list thing for me as an actor, as a celebrity with a small ‘c’, getting invited to turn on Christmas lights is like a real tick. So, thank you.”
Photos: Paul Gibson
