New group launches campaign to save Windermere winter lights

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 17:02 · Archive

A new community group has launched a campaign to save Windermere's winter lights after previous organisers stepped down.

A new group of residents and business owners has launched a community campaign to save Windermere's winter lights. The initiative comes after the long-standing volunteer organisers announced earlier this year that they could no longer commit to the 2026 display.

Led by small business owner Marta Pawlik, co-director of holiday let company Laik, and fellow local mums Megan Morgan and Mashail Aljafari, the group aims to raise funds and gather practical support to ensure Windermere's streets are illuminated this Christmas. Ms Pawlik said: 'The lights bring so much joy to our high street. But this can't just be a business project, it belongs to all of us.'

The new team is encouraging people to get involved through financial donations, volunteering time and skills, or spreading awareness. Supporters can contribute via the Windermere Winter Lights Just Giving page, and a Facebook page called Windermere and Bowness Winter Lights has been created to share updates and organise volunteers.

How it is being reported

• New group launches campaign to save Windermere’s winter lightsA new group has launched a community campaign to save Windermere’s winter lights.NW Evening Mail · 12 Oct, 16:15
• New group launches campaign to save Windermere’s winter lightsA new group has launched a community campaign to save Windermere’s winter lights.Westmorland Gazette · 12 Oct, 16:15

In this story: Windermere · Marta Pawlik · Megan Morgan · Mashail Aljafari · Laik

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