GALLERY: Merry Preston pensioner transforms Bamber Bridge bungalow into a winter wonderland
By The Newsroom
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Deryck Scargill, 72, has raised thousands of pounds for charity by transforming his Bamber Bridge home into a festive spectacle of light.
Welcome to Deryck's winter wonderland...
Deryck Scargill, 72, has been turning his Bamber Bridge home into a winter wonderland every Christmas for the past 25 years.
His home is so well-loved by the community that is has become a Christmas tradition for many families to pay the merry pensioner a visit.
Hiseye-poppingfestivalof light has grownmore spectacular each year.
But Deryck's Christmas extravaganza began with humble origins. After both of his parents were diagnosed with cancer, he wanted to give something back to the people who treated and cared for them.
Deryck's sister-in-law Kelly Evans said Deryck has raised tens of thousands of pounds for charity since his home first lit-up the street in the late 1990s.
Sister-in-law Kelly Evans said: "Deryck absolutely loves putting on an incredible Christmas lights display and, in my opinion, manages to create the best and most amazing displays every single year."
Kelly added: "He has been doing this for over 20 incredible years with hardly any recognition for his work and despite being over 70 years old, his age doesn't stop him."
At 72 years of age, Deryck still continues to climb on to his roof ever year to put the decorations up and he doesn't ask for any help.
Deryck started the festive displays after his parents were diagnosed with cancer. He wanted to give something back to those who cared for them.
