CHRISTMAS returned to West Kirby on Thursday evening thanks to a group of determined residents and business-owners – see picture above.

Led by Kelly Atkinson and Chris Coldham, the lights team raised over £11,000 to make sure West Kirby sparkles this Christmas.

Together with the newly-formed Wirral Arts Centre it really will be "The Best West Kirby Christmas Ever" with a stocking full of events for all.

The festive events began with an amazing concert and play at St Bridget's Centre on Saturday, when some of Wirral’s best and brightest young stars entertained us.

Pop on over to our website at westkirbychristmas.webs.com for the full, fun festival program.

Fiona Crompton by email.