Cromer's Christmas Lights switch-on is helping showcase the artistic skills of children at local schools.

Eastern Daily Press: Cromer Christmas Lights switch on by the town church.Picture: MARK BULLIMORECromer Christmas Lights switch on by the town church.Picture: MARK BULLIMORE (Image: Archant Norfolk 2015)

Not only has there been a bumper entry for the annual poster competition sponsored by Jarrolds, but hundreds of festive wish-list labels have been created as decorations to celebrate the arrival of a 25ft Christmas tree next to the parish church.

Hughes electrical store, is again sponsoring 1st prize for the Christmas Lights raffle, with manager Simon Morton also funding the messages to Santa as well as supporting the Christmas lights volunteers creating them.

Much excitement and anticipation awaits the switch-on ceremony on December 3.

The festive occasion promises to be bigger and brighter than ever thanks to generous support from the Cromer Town Council, the Fireworks and Carnival funds, the Central England Co-op, sponsorship from local business and the coffee and cake ladies at the church.

The winners of the poster competition are

Age 4-6

Metiya Nudchanad - Suffield Park Infant School

Runners-up

Connie Harrington - St Mary's School Roughton; Molly Youngman - Northrepps School

Age 7-9

Ella Harris - St Mary's School Roughton

Runners-up Lily Showers - Cromer Junior School; Emma Hall - Gresham Village School

Age 10-11

Kieran Shapcott -Gresham Village School

Runners up

Madi Clark - St Mary's School Roughton; Antonio Bonello - Cromer Junior School