A joyous Christmas celebration for thousands in Willenhall
Close to 2,000 residents attended a Christmas festival at Willenhall Memorial Park on 15 December, made possible with funding through Crowdfund Walsall.
Willenhall Lock Stock and Willenhall Transport Show combined their efforts by starting their Crowdfund Walsall campaign in September to deliver the Willenhall Park Christmas Festival.
The project had 86 backers, raising £5,088. This also included a pledge for £3,077 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Crowdfund Walsall, which gives local people the opportunity to create and deliver projects in their local areas and improve the lives of residents, supported this project with funding for outdoor cinema hire, delivery of a lantern workshop, and event logistics (security, first aid, and insurance).
Residents were entertained with live music from many performers and groups including Bhangra Smash Up, local choir groups and school children. The town also saw a showcase of vintage and modern vehicles, including Santa and his convoy.
