MENSTON came to life at the weekend when the local community officially switched on Christmas.

From the new bauble boards supplied by Ribston Pippin and sponsored by local businesses from the Menston Business Association, to the annual light switch on at Kirklands, this year led by Duncan Preston from Emmerdale and Dinner Ladies, the village came together to celebrate the festive season.

Fundraising for Menston Primary also took place with the Menston Primary School school fayre being incorporated into the event.