FOR the past four years people living on Westernlea in Crediton have provided spectacular Christmas lights displays.

The second prizewinner in the Westernlea lights competition. AQ 1111
The second prizewinner in the Westernlea lights competition. AQ 1111 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

This Christmas was no exception, Crediton Hamlets Parish Council again deciding to give prizes for the best.

The third prizewinner in the Westernlea lights competition. AQ 0898
The third prizewinner in the Westernlea lights competition. AQ 0898 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The lights display began in 2020 when it was organised by Mike Langhorne with his wife Jacqui.

A lovely festive display at one of the houses in Westernlea. AQ 0890
A lovely festive display at one of the houses in Westernlea. AQ 0890 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Explaining how it all came about, Mike said previously: "In 2020 when covid hit, we just thought we would stick a letter through everyone's door and see if they wanted to co-ordinate our street lighting turn-on with our lights in a community 'moment'.

An impressive house Christmas lights display in Westernlea. AQ 0895
An impressive house Christmas lights display in Westernlea. AQ 0895 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

"Lots of people put up lights, it was really good."

Part of an impressive house Christmas lights display in Westernlea. AQ 0874
Part of an impressive house Christmas lights display in Westernlea. AQ 0874 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

House numbers in Westernlea go up to 90 and nearly everyone put on a display.

Reindeer and other light displays at one of the properties. AQ 0881
Reindeer and other light displays at one of the properties. AQ 0881 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

This year's winner was No 14, who received a £50 voucher for the Three Little Pigs, with second No 28 and third, No 45, who both received a box of chocolates each.