I would just like to say a big well done and thank you to all those involved in the late night shopping event in Bude this year. The pantomime especially, which was organised by the Bude Christian Fellowship, was absolutely fantastic and I hope you all enjoyed it.

I am also hugely delighted with the Christmas lights! Even though there were limited funds available, the town looks so much more welcoming and festive, so well done to the Bude Christmas Lights Committee for taking on this challenge. I hope things will go from strength to strength over the coming years.

Last but not least, we would like to announce the winners of the Treasure Trail: Emma and Daniel Jones, Holly Bakewell and José Whybrow are the winners!

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and all the best for 2009!

Bude.