Mayor David Skaith to switch on Burn Christmas lights

Mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith has been invited to Burn Methodist Chapel Christmas Tree Festival before switching on the festive decorations.

He'll then go on to switch on the Christmas lights in Burn village, just south of Selby on Saturday November 30.

David Skaith is doing the honours The tree festival, open from 1- 4.30pm, showcases themed trees decorated by village residents – and various games, activities and refreshments will be available.

Paula Marie, the Vintage Vocalist, will entertain with a selection of Christmas carols and popular songs in the chapel from 3pm and will then join the Mayor at the village war memorials opposite the Wheatsheaf pub to switch on the lights at 4.45pm approximately.

Mr Skaith joins a gallery of famous media faces and ‘local heroes’ who have switched on Burn’s lights and follows Selby’s MP Keir Mather who officiated in 2023.

Flashback to Burn Christmas lights switch on 2023 (Image: Supplied) Previous VIPs have included Coronation Street actress Jean Alexander who played Hilda Ogden, BBC presenter Harry Gration, YTV Calendar’s Christine Talbot and Jon Hill, York’s favourite panto dame Berwick Kaler, Selby Rock Choir, the Yorkshire Rows transatlantic race team, log-serving local ‘postie’ Myles Boothman and representatives of the region’s ambulance, fire and police services.

Jean Alexander in Burn Burn village Christmas Tree Festival is running from 1pm – 4.30pm on Saturday (November 30)
in Burn Methodist Chapel with entertainment by Paula Marie, the Vintage Vocalist along with activities and refreshments.

Mr Skaith will be turning the lights on at about 4.45pm at Burn War Memorials.