A Harrogate computer engineer has spent the last year crafting an incredible Christmas display unlike any other in the district for charity.
Dale Hughes, who lives on Norwich Drive in the Jennyfields area of town, is hoping to raise spirits and £1,000 for Martin House Hospice. Instead of heading to the supermarket to grab the usual fairy lights, he has painstakingly installed and individually programmed 24,000 low-energy LEDs.
From 5pm until 7.30pm his house will light up and will play a loop of around 20 songs over an hour.
Mr Hughes has earned a reputation over the years with his displays, particularly at Halloween. This is his biggest job yet but he hopes to add to it further in time for Christmas 2022.
Mr Hughes told the Stray Ferret: “We have a great community here around the Jennyfields area. We love putting on these shows so people can come here and have some fun. People have had a tough time over the last two years so hopefully this can put a smile on some faces. I love for my kids to come and enjoy. It’s great for the kids who live around here too. Sometimes we will come outside and have hot chocolate and minced pies for the show.”
