Shirehampton residents brighten up winter nights with window displays

Residents of a Bristol neighbourhood are making window displays in their homes to brighten up the winter nights.

Window Wanderland is taking place for the fourth year in Shirehampton from 23 to 25 February.

Event coordinator, John Hastings, said: "It feels it has been a long, long winter and Window Wanderland is the perfect pick me up for many."

A street map of the trail is available to help find the windows displaying their homemade designs.

Several shops and businesses will also be taking part, alongside local homes.

The idea was devised by artist Lucy Reeves who held the first event in Bishopston in 2015.

Since then the event has grown each year and spread to different areas of the city and the country.

Mr Hastings, who organises the event in Shirehampton, said: "Whether you do the Wanderland Trail on your own or with friends and family, it certainly creates a fun atmosphere and brings the community together.

"It's good to be focused on the neighbourhood this year, see people attending workshops and hopefully the dark nights in Shire will be lit up again."

Kathryn Courtney-O'Neill, promoter of the event, added: "It certainly brightens up the winter evenings and very much bring the community together.

"I just might be tempted to take part next year but my creativity may need a bit a work."

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