Big-hearted families and residents in both estates have added a touch of Christmas magic to the celebrations in the north west this year via the magical displays, which are proving popular with locals and visitors alike.
Amelia Court residents in the Steelstown area of Derry are lighting up to raise funds in aid of local girl Nicole, who suffers from FND (Functional Neurological Disorder).
Residents in Christmas Drive in nearby Shantallow meanwhile are lighting up for the Foyle Hospice and HURT charities.
Speaking after his magical tour, Mayor Warke said: “I loved my trip to Christmas Drive and to Amelia Court to see the fabulous Christmas lights on all the houses!
“Racecourse Drive are raising money for two very worthwhile causes – Foyle Hospice and HURT.
“Amelia Court donations are going to local lady Nicole who is living with FND. Well done everyone, you should be so proud.
“Well worth a visit if you haven’t been yet...”
(Please note photos are by Tom Heaney, nwpresspics, shared by Derry City & Strabane District Council and are not for booking here)
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Mayor Graham Warke with Santa and Mrs. Clause when he visited Amelia Court Christmas tree lights. Houses in the area are lit up to raise funding in aid of local girl Nicole, who suffers from FND (Functional Neurological Di?sorder). Included is Colr. Brian Tierney. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)
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Mayor Graham Warke with Santa on his sleigh when he visited Amelia Court Christmas tree lights. Included is Colr. Brian Tierney. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)
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Mayor Graham Warke with Santa, Mrs. Clause and Elf when he visited Amelia Court Christmas tree lights. Houses in the area are lit up to raise funding in aid of local girl Nicole, who suffers from FND (Functional Neurological Disorder). Included from left are Colr. Brian Tierney, Phonsie McDermott and Nicola McDaid, parents of Nicole. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)
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Mayor Graham Warke joins Santa on his sleigh when he visited Christmas Drive, which is lit up for Christmas as a fundraiser for the Foyle Hospice and Hurt charities. Included are Colr. Brian Tierney and Laura Meehan, fundraiser. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)