A parade of enchanting lanterns snaked through the cobbled streets of Lincoln on Thursday night, followed by a traditional Christmas Nativity and carol service.
Young people from Westgate Academy, families and even pets turned out, armed with glowing lanterns, for the Lincoln BIG event on December 18.
The procession left Cornhill at 6pm with representatives from the Lincoln District Scouts, who carried the Peace Light which came to Britain over 14 years ago.
The group then made their way through the High Street, The Strait and Steep Hill before gathering on Castle Hill around a nativity set.
The Peace Light from Bethlehem campaign was originally organised by the Austrian Broadcasting Company and was part of a relief mission for children in need.
Scouts and Guides have helped the light travel through 30 European countries.
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Tenants living in a large block of council flats on Lincoln’s Ermine Estate have criticised the building’s “run down” condition, highlighting several issues.
Trent View residents, contending with problems such as excessive bird excrement and poor insulation, have also criticised City of Lincoln Council for its delayed handling of ongoing issues like leaks.
As people prepare to go out more in the run up to Christmas, a Lincoln woman who created the globally renowned Ask For Angela not-for-profit scheme is proud to have made the county, and the world, a safer place.
The scheme, launched by Hayley Crawford (pictured above) in 2016, aims to ensure that anyone who is feeling vulnerable or unsafe is able to get the support they need. This could be on a night out, a date, meeting friends and other situations, and it is available to everyone of all genders to help them feel safer.