FORDINGBRIDGE was lit up with the magic of Christmas on Saturday when brave little Lucy Pearson, who recently received a new heart, switched on the lights.

She was joined by town mayor Alan Lewendon and Ian Newman who tirelessly organises the event every year.

A good crowd turned out to see the lights and Father Christmas Geoff Warr, who possessed a real beard, delighted the children.

And music filled the air as carols were sung around the Christmas tree with the Salvation Army.