Stepping onto Chestnut Drive is like walking onto the set of a Hollywood Christmas film
This time of year can feel a little bleak. We wake up before the sun has risen and drive home from the office in darkness - only the lights of the cars in front of us to guide the way.
For the past four years, the lights on Chestnut Drive have been a must-see for both locals and those travelling further afield. Some have compared it to the Blackpool Illuminations, others say it’s like something straight out of a Christmas film. This year, Santa and his sleigh were in attendance for the switch-on too, plus the Mayor of Trafford, members of Sale Rotary and a choir belting out festive tunes too.
Her house is decked out to the nines. There’s stars, snowflakes and Christmas trees and if you look up to the first floor one of her cats, Snowball, keeps a miniature Snowman company. In the front yard there’s an inflatable igloo with some friendly penguins keeping watch. It started during Covid as residents decided to put more lights up to provide some respite for the wider community. The charity element came out of this as well and last year saw 497 gifts piled high into seven shopping trolleys which were dropped off at B&M for Mission Christmas.News of the street’s festive celebration has travelled so far that they’ve had visitors come from the Midlands to see them in all their glory.
Looking around the street and the people that have come out tonight, Jennie says it’s all about community. “It gives you a sense of belonging. “Some people say we’re rubbing it in with the Cost of Living or people saying we’re showing off, but it brings joy and because the lights are LED, it really doesn't cost that much,” says another resident.“Personally though I just like hearing the children laughing and going between houses, it’s lovely.”
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Blackpool is now the area with lowest male life expectancy in UKThe 10 areas with the lowest male life expectancy are divided between Scotland, the north of England, and Wales. The top 10 areas are all in the south of England.
Read more »
Blackpool is now the area with lowest male life expectancy in UKBlackpool also has the fourth lowest life expectancy for women
Read more »
Blackpool Overtakes Glasgow for Britain's Lowest Male Life ExpectancyA baby boy born in Blackpool between 2021 and 2023 is expected to live for an average of 73.1 years, marking the first time Glasgow hasn't recorded the lowest male life expectancy since 2001. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures highlight a geographical divide, with the highest male life expectancies in southern England and the lowest in Scotland and northern England.
Read more »
Two people suffer 'life-threatening and life-changing' injuries after crashFire crews had to cut the pair from the vehicle
Read more »
Inside Shetland star Steven Robertson's life from first job to family lifeShetland star Steven Robertson has been a part of the BBC drama since it first began and now stars alongside Ashley Jensen as DI Ruth Calder, but what is there to know about him away from the show?
Read more »
Higher Heath Christmas illuminations to sparkle in support of local charityPhil Tranter, a resident of Higher Heath, is known for his annual Christmas light display raising money for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.
Read more »