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Halloween and Christmas light shows to music.

No charge to come and enjoy, just park considerately and please consider adding to the charity collection if you can (but no pressure, times are tough).

04/10/2026

🎃 Who’s excited for Halloween? 👻

Preparations are in full swing to light up Windermere Avenue with plenty of spooky surprises! Our big switch-on is at 5pm on Saturday 24th October, and we’d love to see you there. The shows will run every evening from 5pm–8pm, with the final night on Saturday 31st October. ✨🕸️

❤️ This year, we’re raising money for St Michael’s Hospice, a charity very close to our hearts that has touched so many people in our community. Donations are completely optional, but every contribution—however small—would be greatly appreciated. There’ll be a cash bucket at the end of the driveway, as well as a card machine for anyone who would like to donate.

🏡 As always, we couldn’t run the shows without the support and kindness of our wonderful neighbours. If you’re able to, please park a little further away and walk down to us. There’s plenty of free parking at Stratton Park, which is only around a five-minute walk away.

🚗 If you do need to park nearby, please park considerately and make sure all driveways remain clear. As we’re at the bottom of a cul-de-sac, please avoid driving all the way down, as it can be difficult to turn around when visitors are gathered in the road.

🙏 We really don’t want to have to stop the show because of disruption, so please help us keep our neighbours happy and everyone safe. With your support, we can all enjoy a wonderfully spooky Halloween together! 🎃👻

23/12/2025

Remember we are now done for 2025 at Windermere Avenue.

However, our friends the other side of town at Workshop Illuminations are still doing shows!

🎉🎄Shows tonight, 4:30 and 6:30 - Please read this if you're joining us tonight🎄🎉

Key message here - plan to arrive a little early, park safely and considerately, and plan on walking a few minutes.

Unsurprisingly, things are going to be busy over the next few days, and if we're going to run the show safely, we're going to need some help.

Please do not plan on parking in Saxon Way. There is a car park a few minutes walk from us, where the Tesco Local and Village Hall are - Google "Lychpit Centre". Please park there or on other local roads where safe and practical. Please do not block access for large (emergency) vehicles, and do not block people's driveways. The show runs entirely on the goodwill of our neighbours, and we have to do everything we can to keep the place liveable.

At the very least, please don't think that parking in the middle of a live road with your lights off is a good idea. You genuinely wouldn't believe the "optimistic" parking we've seen at times. I know it can be high pressure when you're trying to get somewhere on time, but think about the call you're going to have to make to your insurance company - "I parked on a busy blind junction in the dark with my lights off, in an area with lots of distractions. Weirdly, someone ran into the back of me". All you're going to hear is them laughing while they increase your renewal by 600%.

The shows are going to be running at 4:30 and 6:30, and last approx. 20 minutes.

If you have accessibility issues and any of this causes a problem, we're here to help - please shoot us a message here and we'll get things sorted for you. This will end much better than just turning up and hoping 🙂

K, with that out the way, it's back to the usual nonsense 🙂 This evening we're going to be playing this lot...
⭐ Shake Up Christmas - Train
⭐ Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
⭐ Christmas Robot - The RetroBot
⭐ Light Of Christmas - Owl City
⭐ The Greatest Show - Greatest Showman Film Cast

This year, we're raising money to support Cranbourne School's reading culture initiative, helping to fund new library resources. We can take cash, and we'll have the contactless kit out for card donations. You can also donate online at wsill.uk/donate/. As ever, donations are 100% optional, but very much appreciated.

Looking forward to seeing you out there 🙂

Pete, Cheryl & Sam

22/12/2025

A quick reminder, tonight is the last opportunity to see the lights in Windermere avenue this year. From tomorrow we will be dark!

Thanks to everyone that has visited us and donated to St Michael's Hospice, every penny counts.

Merry Christmas!

20/12/2025

Looks another dry night, so why not wrap up warm and come down and see the lights? 5 until 8pm. Just hit the big red button!

Just a reminder that Monday is the last night for the lights, so see them while you can!

And please park nicely for the neighbours. If they are upset, no more lights...

13/12/2025

The weather is looking dry tonight if a little chilly. Wrap up warmly if you are planning a visit.

We have added a few more sequences today so there is more chance of seeing different songs. The lights are running from 5 to 8pm daily until 22nd December.

Please park considerately and don't block our neighbours driveways. Without their understanding and support we will not be able to run the shows.

Thanks to everyone who has donated to the hospice, we have raised £150 in the first week. Donations are 100% voluntary but will be greatly received by St Michael's Hospice.

Merry Christmas!

07/12/2025

The rain stopped just in time for tonight's switch on! The lights are running daily between 5 and 8pm. Come and join us for some festive fun.

Press the red button in the donation station to activate the show.

We are collecting for donations will be gratefully received if you are able to spare a couple of pounds.

01/12/2025

Remember, we're not the only show in town if you fancy even more Xmas cheer...

Find all our details at https://workshopilluminations.co.uk, or https://facebook.com/workshopilluminations.Our chosen charity this year is Cranbourne Schoo...

30/11/2025

Christmas is coming and the lights are looking fabulous. The official switch on will be at 5pm Sunday 7th December.

Hope to see some of you there.

Address

54 Windermere Avenue
Basingstoke

Website

http://lights-on-windermere-avenue.business.site/

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