A huge number of businesses in and around Warwick have given generously to help support this year's Christmas lights.

Warwick Town Council is working to install even more lights across the town centre this year, and has been fundraising throughout 2024.

The next event - a fundraising quiz night at The Warwick Arms Hotel - will be held on Friday 11 October and will feature a raffle and a silent auction.

"By installing additional Christmas lights, we hope to encourage more residents and visitors into the town over the festive period, which will enhance our local economy," the town council said.

Ahead of Friday's event, organisers have thanked the various businesses across the town which have donated prizes.

And the council is encouraging locals to buy a ticket for the raffle, even if they cannot make the quiz.

"The support from residents and businesses for our campaign has been incredible," the council said.

"We have had lots of amazing prizes donated by local businesses which will be used as raffle and auction prizes on the night."

Raffle tickets are £2 a strip, or three strips for £5.

And if you would like to bid on any of the auction prizes, you can email the council in advance with your highest bid before 10am on Friday 11 October 2024. When the auction takes place on the evening the council will have a member of staff representing all external bids.

Bidders will be contact everyone Saturday to advise of the highest bid / winners of the prizes. All payments must be made within 48 hours of receiving this notification, or the prize will need to offer to the next highest bidder.