Belton & Sandtoft Community Christmas Lights

12/08/2026

Official Statement — Belton & Sandtoft Christmas Lights

We would like to provide a clear and respectful clarification following comments made in relation to a post by Isle Country Show CIC.

Belton & Sandtoft Christmas Lights is a completely separate and independent community organisation from Isle Country Show CIC. At no point have the two organisations been affiliated, operated as one committee, or been jointly responsible for each other’s activities.

Prior to Isle Country Show CIC formally establishing itself, members of the Christmas Lights committee did provide some initial support. In addition, two individuals who are now directors of the Christmas Lights organisation had previously been associated with Isle Country Show CIC. Any potential conflicts of interest or overlapping interests have been addressed appropriately in accordance with our Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interests policies.

For the avoidance of doubt, Isle Country Show CIC has not been involved in the organisation, management or operation of the Christmas Lights, nor does it have any association with the Christmas Lights committee. Equally, Belton & Sandtoft Christmas Lights has not been involved in the organisation or operation of Isle Country Show CIC.

Any suggestion that the two organisations are the same committee, comprise the same committee membership, or are affiliated with one another is therefore incorrect and without foundation.
We have not commented on the post in question and have no intention of becoming involved in matters concerning another organisation. We believe it is important that each community organisation is able to operate independently and that its members and volunteers are treated fairly and respectfully.

We would also respectfully ask that references to Belton & Sandtoft Christmas Lights, particularly where they are made in a negative or speculative context, are avoided unless they are relevant and factually accurate. Such comments can have an unnecessary impact on volunteers who give their time to support the Christmas Lights and the wider community.

We are particularly mindful that community organisations rely upon volunteers, and that disagreements or personal differences should not become a source of unnecessary personal criticism, targeting or hostility towards individual committee members. Bullying, harassment or personal targeting of any volunteer is not acceptable.

Our priority remains positive: to continue working together as a community and to make Belton and Sandtoft shine at Christmas. We have no wish to create further division or prolong disagreements. We therefore respectfully encourage everyone to allow each organisation to focus on its own work and to move forward constructively and respectfully.

We wish Isle Country Show CIC every success with its future activities.

Belton & Sandtoft Christmas Lights Committee

15/06/2026

Further to a post on a community page in April, we would like to address a few points.

Firstly, we would like to confirm that Belton Parish Council, who originally initiated the Christmas lights project, made a substantial donation towards the lights. Furthermore, they have funded the community Christmas tree each year, with the exception of 2024 and 2025.
We would like to make it clear that we are extremely grateful for the financial support that has been provided.

We would also like to clarify that, aside from Belton Parish Council's contribution and the support received from businesses sponsoring individual lights, the committee has received no other grants, donations or financial contributions from any organisations.

We would therefore like to thank our light sponsors: Henderson Transmissions, MJN Motors, Addlesee Skip Hire, Access Lincs, The Bathroom Company, and Roadcone Traffic Management for their valued support.

Secondly, an internal investigation has found no trace of the post in question on our page. The matter has subsequently been referred to Facebook and the police for further investigation. The committee were deeply upset and concerned by the content of the post and the confusion and distress it caused within the community.

Thirdly, we can confirm that our page was not hacked. Data security has always been treated as a high priority by the committee and has been maintained in accordance with our data protection policy. Appropriate measures have been in place to protect passwords, account access and information security at all times. Following our investigation, there is no evidence whatsoever of any security breach, unauthorised access or compromise of the page.

A committee member did see the post; however, when they accessed the page, there were no followers or other associated content visible, and the page then immediately disappeared. Following consultation with the relevant parties, the conclusion is that a separate page may have been created. This matter has also been referred to Facebook.

The committee remains committed to bringing the Christmas lights and community Christmas tree to Belton in 2026. However, this can only be achieved with the continued support and involvement of the village community.

The committee now wishes to draw a line under this matter and move forward positively. We believe that continued negativity is not constructive and does not benefit the community.

If anyone has any concerns or questions, please contact Sarah, Chair, by email at [email protected].

06/04/2026

Official Committee Statement – Belton & Sandtoft Christmas Village Lights

We are aware of a recent post circulating on social media claiming that the Belton & Sandtoft Christmas Village Lights will not be taking place this year. We would like to make it absolutely clear that this post has not been made by the official committee and appears to have originated from a fake or unauthorised account.

We can confirm that the Belton & Sandtoft Christmas Village Lights WILL be going ahead this year, and planning is already underway to ensure another successful and enjoyable event for the whole community.

Over the past several months, members of the committee have unfortunately been subjected to repeated harassment and torrent emails. This behaviour has persisted even after individuals involved have been spoken to by correct authorities including the police. We want to be clear that this is unacceptable and has no place in our community. The committee is made up entirely of volunteers who give their time and effort to organise events for everyone to enjoy.

We kindly ask for your continued support, respect, and understanding as we move forward with preparations. Any official updates will only come from our verified channels.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support us—we look forward to bringing the lights back this year.

The Committee

27/01/2026

🌟 Let’s Light Up Westgate Road to Sandtoft This Christmas! 🌟

Now that we’re officially a CIC, we’re dreaming bigger than ever — and this year, we would love to bring Christmas lights all the way from Westgate Road to Sandtoft.

But to make this happen, we need the support of the community we serve.

Our group is run entirely through the generosity of local businesses such as MJN Motors, Addlesee Skip Hire, Roadcone Traffic Management, The Little Bathroom Shop, and Henderson Transmissions. We’ve previously received grants from North Lincolnshire Council, but aside from that, we receive no other funding.

This year alone, it will cost £2,000 just to get Belton lit up — so we’ll be launching a major fundraising drive throughout the year. We’re hoping to bring back our popular and much‑loved Dog Show, along with other community events to help raise the funds needed to extend the lights into Sandtoft.

We’ll also be applying for grants to support this vision, but we can’t do it without you.

💡 We need volunteers. We need community spirit. We need people who want to see Sandtoft shine.
If you live in Sandtoft and want Christmas lights — this is your moment to get involved.

We know the area is full of Christmas events, but we’ve been doing this for six years. We want Belton and Sandtoft to have the Christmas you want and deserve.

No support means no lights.
Sandtoft asks for lights every year — so let’s make it happen together.
Let’s light up the whole area.

Yes, Christmas has just passed… but our team works all year round. Planning starts now.
If you want to be part of it, get in touch. [email protected]

05/01/2026

Not all Hero's wear capes!

All the team would like to give a big shout out to Chris Davies who each year helps with the lights and the tree. He gives up his valuable time, just to help the community.

He is well deserving of a superman award!! ( or a t-shirt!)

04/01/2026

On behalf of all the team. We wish you a Happy New Year!

All the lights on the High street are now down for another year - huge thank you to our team Roadcone who were out early today. We are so grateful for your support every year!

The team will be removing the hall lights and the tree today.

If anyone wants some logs from the tree please let us know.

Lots of things will be planned this year and we will see you all in November for 2026 lights!

Meanwhile have the best year and here's to a glorious summer!!

06/12/2025

06/12/2025

And thats a wrap for another year!

06/12/2025

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