Fairies, Father Christmas and crowds all turned up for the Surbiton Christmas light switch on last night.

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A group of fairies follow behind Santa Claus

Families watched mayor Ken Smith hitch a ride on Santa’s sleigh before a tree was lit in front of excited children.

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The mayor and mayoress ride with Santa 

The show was put on by the Rotary Club of Surbiton.

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Police officers come out for the switch-on 

The lights are set to go on in New Malden High Street tonight from 5pm.

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