Richmond was in a festive mood for an online event culminating in a spectacular Christmas lights switch-on around the town. Livestreamed on YouTube, the event featured seasonal community entertainment from local performers including former Strictly Come Dancing professional, Andrew Cuerden, Richmond Music Trust Jazz Band, St Richard’s Primary School, Ibstock Place School and the Richmond Corporate Choir. During the webcast, Santa gave live ‘shout outs’ to local children. The Switch On Ceremony was performed by lockdown hero, Nick Botting of the Angel and Crown in Church Walk.
Santa read live Shout Outs to children As the RTT reported previously, Nick and his team have gone all out this year amid the pandemic to provide vital food and support to Richmond’s homeless community.