Portchester couple to create spectacular Christmas light display one last time after decades

Bill and Barbara Wright’s home in The Crossways, Portchester, is one people to flock to during the festive season because of its iconic Christmas light display.

But, the couple have said this year will be their last.

The pair have spent the last 54 years adorning their home with thousands of lights and creating one-of-a-kind displays equipped with penguins, reindeer and snowmen figurines.

Over the last 17 years they have raised thousands of pounds for local charities including over £10,000 for Woodsy’s Food Pantry which has been their chosen charity since the pandemic hit.

The food pantry, which provides groceries for people struggling to make ends meet, will be the couple’s charity of choice once again, with a target of raising £2,200.

This year, the duo will flip the switch on their luminous display on Friday, December 5 at 4.30pm where they will remain on every night until the new year before being taken down and given to a local hub to create a grotto for youngsters next year.

For more information about the fundraiser, click here.