But despite the absence of an official switch-on night in front of an eager crowd, the Tipping family's annual Christmas light show in Cottam is just as impressive as ever.
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Money raised from that campaign and the Tippings’ own event will go towards: Derian House children’s hospice; Jordan Grant 18 (CRY); Chris Rand Fan Club (Rosemere Cancer Foundation); and Headway Chorley and Preston brain injury.
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Last year’s family display brought the total raised to more than £81,000 over the previous eight years.
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Mark said: “We’re just going to put them on this year. I don’t know what time it will be, but if I get home from work I’ll put them on at 4pm and if people come they will be on."
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“It’s a pity really because it’s such a really good atmosphere, with people bringing bottles of champagne. We get thousands from all over the county.”