WELL done Bewdley! The Christmas charity market and Christmas lights switch-on was a huge success, enjoyed by more than 5,000 people.

The atmosphere in the town was wonderful, with a real community spirit so apparent.

Such an event does not happen without enormous effort by many people, all of whom were volunteers, working from 6am until 10pm.

So many organisations participated, it would be impossible to mention everyone, so on behalf of Bewdley residents and the visitors, a heartfelt "thank you" to all those who made the event such a success.

ELIZABETH DAVIES

Mayor of Bewdley

Habberley Road, Bewdley