Christmas lights in PP.

[Molt de Renou]

Originally Posted by Nick

Helpful, relevant?
That's Malaga, a big city, not PP.
No comparison....

You are quite right Nick, but I was only sticking up for the Spanish.

Having said this, the display is not all that original as they use the same one for the Feria which is held in April.

[copper]

The display in Malaga 2 years ago was the best I have ever seen and I compared them to the rubbish ones they had in Southampton that year which is our nearest city

Last year they agreed to cut the number of bulbs in Malaga in future so not so good now

The little village I live in has wonderful lights but it is all done by volunteers and donations not the council Lots of people visit to see them

[Sparky]

Originally Posted by copper

The display in Malaga 2 years ago was the best I have ever seen and I compared them to the rubbish ones they had in Southampton that year which is our nearest city

Last year they agreed to cut the number of bulbs in Malaga in future so not so good now

The little village I live in has wonderful lights but it is all done by volunteers and donations not the council Lots of people visit to see them

The lights in PP also depend on donations from the local businesses, for all we know they may be unwilling to agree terms with the council, which is why i said there may be more to the story.

[copper]

Our lights are actually put up by Volunteers as well Their main problem has been insurance !

The shops all have a lit tree on the front as well I think the Forestry Commission donate all of those It isnt the shops that pay for everything its just contributions from locals They have Christmas fun days (tomorrow when it is due to rain ) !! and all the shops give out sweets mince pies mulled wine etc and the Firemen collect on on the street

At 6 oclock the fire service rescue Santa off the roof and then there are Carols by the big tree Just need some decent weather for it !

[Sparky]

Sounds lovely Copper . I think the employment laws would prevent volunteers from actually putting the lights up here but various activities for the kids (including Santa arriving in the square) are organised and paid for by local groups and donations.

Christmas is very low key here, the main event is the Three Kings in January, this is when they have the big gifts and there is a procession of illuminated floats and horsemen with sweets being thrown to the kiddies .

[Molt de Renou]

"with sweets being thrown to the kiddies" .

And not only kiddies

[Sparky]

The lights have been turned on tonight . I will take some photos over the weekend .

[Rosie34]

Originally Posted by sparky

The lights have been turned on tonight . I will take some photos over the weekend .

Great news

[Sparky]

Had camera with me last night but hadn't checked the battery level . Here is a taste of more to come :-

15319166_208392256279513_2791149557321104561_n by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr

[Rosie34]

Thanks Sparky - they are lovely lights - not garish or 'in your face' - just so pretty Looking forward to the next pics.

[copper]

They look lovely Do like the lights in Spain more than Uk ones Particuarly the huge trees made of metal all lit up

[Sparky]

I love the new lights, they are not OTT and it's good to see the church tower illuminated from the inside. As promised here are some more pics :-

Xmas 2016 002 by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr

Xmas 2016 003 by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr

Xmas 2016 004 by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr

Xmas 2016 001 by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr

[Bean Counter]

They're beautiful!. As you say, Sparky, simple but effective.

[Sparky]

These photos were posted on FB by the ajuntament and were taken in Pollensa :-

15356732_1188678361214617_4583028016601815776_n by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr

15390719_1188678501214603_3100998761732808907_n by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr

15390770_1188678557881264_1372691982261367440_n by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr

15390690_1188678291214624_2659720531267760202_n by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr

15390757_1188678464547940_5469094883376960010_n by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr

[mike_dublin]

Like the tree decorations ...