Malvern Decorators readily admits to being out-decorated on Saturday, 29th November, by the fantastic Christmas do that Malvern offered up. Thousands packed along Church Street and thronged around Belle Vue to watch the famous Parade of Lanterns and the Christmas Lights being switched on. Even Sir Edward Elgar, who has stood silently watching many a Christmas Light switched on over the years, couldn't have failed to be impressed.
I do believe that my favourite element of it all was the Winter Market however. It delights me to see the artisans and traders selling their wares that they have spent their lives perfecting. People like this are the true backbones of the UK economy - willing to spend their time thinking, designing, building, and honing their talents to make items that other people want.
I picked up a few small gifts for friends and family - and later on I enjoyed the music of Malvern Priory that really set the scene.
A lovely day, and one that was well spent.