BURNHAM bathed in light as the town's Christmas countdown got underway at a special event on Saturday (November 20).

The Christmas lights were switched on after a day of festive fun in the town, organised by Burnham and Highbridge Town Council, alongside other town groups.

Among the attractions were fair rides and stalls in town streets throughout the day, before the big switch-on, carried out by Mayor Mike Facey and Wurzles singer, Tommy Banner.

Pictures by Steve Richardson...

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News: FUN TIMES: Kerry, Phoebe and Debbie Keates

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News: MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT: River Brew

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News: DAZZLING: The Burnham Christmas lights

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News: COLLECTION: Claire Oliver and Mary Hardiman from Burnham Lions

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News: FACES: Eilah Browning and Elliot Davenport

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News: JUMPING NIGHT: Jaxon Merrett

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News: PRIDE: Cllr Mike Facey, Mayor of Burnham and Highbridge, with Geoff Lewis, Donna Merky and Matt Scott

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News: DAZZLING: The Burnham Christmas lights

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News: FAMILY TIME: James and Andy Husher

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News: ADDRESSING THE CROWDS: Dennis Salmon

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News: ENTERTAINED: Lacey

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News: FESTIVE FUN: Reece, Mark and Ella Knight

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News: COSTUMES: Burnham and District Pantomime Society

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News: WARMING UP: Jeff Thorne and Amelia Walsh-Thorne

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News: DAZZLING: The Burnham Christmas lights