New Committee appointed to light up St Peter Port this Christmas

The new St Peter Port Christmas Lights Committee, made up of local business owners, community leaders, and volunteers, has already begun work to bring a bigger, brighter, and more community-driven display to the island's capital.

Chairman, Jonathan Creasey, Managing Director, Creaseys, is joined by Steve Le Poidevin, owner of Balthazar, Victoria Taylor-Beard, General Manager at Mappin & Webb, St Peter Port Constables Diane Mitchell and Ken Acott, Sonia Taylor, Director at Bailiwick Estates and Zoe Gosling, Lead Marketing Officer, States of Guernsey, supported by Wayne Bulpitt, Association of Guernsey Charities.

The mission of the Committee is to enhance the festive atmosphere, support local retailers, and create a magical experience for both Islanders and visitors.

Chair, Jonathan Creasey, said: ‘We’re thrilled to be taking on this iconic part of Guernsey’s Christmas tradition. Our team is full of energy and ideas, and we’re working hard behind the scenes to brighten up St Peter Port this year.

‘We thank the outgoing Committee who have worked tirelessly for a number of years and look forward to building on the hard work they have put in to ensure the long-term future of the Christmas lights.’

Plans are underway, restoring and repairing the existing lighting, investigating enhanced decorations across key areas of Town, and making preparations for the annual switch on, this year on Sat 30 November, an event which always brings the community together to kick off the season in style.

Fundraising efforts will also soon be in full swing, with the committee emphasising that the success of the lights depends on public support and collaboration. As in previous years, a door drop will go out later this year, with funds raised helping the Committee look to the future and what can be achieved.

This year a QR code will also be included to enable donating that bit easier, something that will also be included on other promotional material.

‘Every little helps,’ said Mr Creasey, ‘while St Peter Port is home to the lights, the whole Island benefits form the wonderful atmosphere that they bring to the Capital, we really want the entire community to feel connected.’

More announcements will follow in the coming weeks. The Committee is still searching for an administrator to volunteer a few hours a month, if you think you might be able to help, go to christmaslights.gg for more details.

There are various sponsorship opportunities, including becoming a sponsor of the Christmas Tree. If you would like to find out more, or if you are hosting a fundraising event for the Christmas Lights that we can help promote, please contact Steve Le Poidevin on christmaslights.gg@outlook.com.