WOW! The council really pulled out all the stops for Darwen for our lights switch-on.

We would like to thank Blackburn with Darwen Council, Terry Longden, Karen Turner, Anne Ellwood and all employees who put 120 per cent effort into making this an excellent day out for Darweners. Thanks also to Silly Billy Productions and all the entertainers.

The firework display was absolutely spectacular with an amazing crowd watching, enthralled. So to all Darweners who couldn't make it this year, see you next year for hopefully an even more spectacular event.

Many thanks once again to everyone concerned including many traders who braved the weather and all the Darweners who supported us.

EILEEN GUY, Market Hall, Darwen.