Traders have raised nearly £2,500 to pay for Christmas lights in Surbiton.

Surbiton Business Community (CBC) have clubbed together in a bid to make this year’s lights go with a bang.

Speaking on behalf of CBC Pat Boye said: “Last year’s lights were pretty poor and so this year we decided to do our own thing.

“The lights in Kingston are fantastic and we felt a little left out, so it was decided that we would get together and do something really special.”

The day’s fun will kick off with a mince pie bake off and an advent calendar hunt in Victoria Road from 3pm on Wednesday.

Young singers from Infants Maple Infants, Tolworth Junior and Infants, St Mathews Church of England and Surbiton High School will sing carols from 4pm.

The high street will also host African dance act Bode Lawal, who have performed at the Rose Theatre, and there will also be a raffle featuring gift voucher prizes.

The event is likely to last throughout the afternoon with lights due to be turned on at around 5pm.

For more information please contact Pat Boye on 020 8399 2188.