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Showing from 29th November 4pm to 9pm
Showing from
4pm to 9pm Every Day
to New Year's Eve
Picture from this years show 2025
A new prop for 2025. 4ft round (1.2 meters) Housing 1600 LED's creating some amazing effects.
Keep an eye on this one in the display
Back View
Sid is wondering if its his new toy!!
1600 smart LED's glued into position, then sealed in and wired in the correct sequence to be programed into the show software to make some very impressive patterns.
Front View
Two 650 Pixels 'Dazzlers'
These can be sequenced with spectacular graphics of all shapes and sizes.
Keep an eye on what these can do within the display.
The 'Starburst' as the North Star.
296 Pixel count and again with some spectacular graphics.
A Sign board underneath the new Pixel Donations sign. We are now able to take mobile and card payments at the door with the Macmillan phone App.
The 'Candy Canes' have been joined together to form Hearts, Appropriate for this year's Display.
New Design of Mega Tree using the very latest LED Technology.
5 meters tall using our real Christmas tree, with 32 strands of 169 Pixels per strand.
4 New Snow-Flakes fitted between each of the
4 existing 3-way Arches.
It was hand-sawn to shape from 4mm Perspex sheet donated to us by McDonald's North Watford last year during their Anit-Covid clearout.
Welcome to The Charity Light Show
For almost a decade, our family and friends have come together to transform a home in West Watford into a spectacular Charity Light Show, spreading joy throughout the community while supporting vital causes.
Your donations go directly to the selected charity.
Mark buys all the display components himself, continually growing the show year after year for everyone's enjoyment.
Summary
Our Charity Light Show runs every evening from 4 pm to 9 pm, thoughtfully keeping the volume low to respect our neighbours. But if we see you outside, we’d love to come out, chat, and turn up the music to make your experience unforgettable.
We deeply appreciate your interest and support. We invite you to visit us in person to witness the magic firsthand.
If you can’t make it, don’t worry—all our dazzling light sequences will be shared on this website, later in December, for you to enjoy from anywhere in the world.
Stay connected and never miss an update by following us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Join our community and be part of the joy that generosity lights up the season!
Our History
What began in 2016 as Mark’s idea to use his Christmas lights for a good cause has grown into a tradition of giving. That year, the show became a Charity Light Show, dedicated to supporting those in need.
2016–2021: The chosen charity was the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance. Having worked alongside this emergency service on the highways, Mark witnessed firsthand the lifesaving support they provide.
2022–2023: As the cost-of-living crisis deepened, many families faced the harsh choice between heating and eating. In response, we launched LightsForBites, raising over £800 in 2022 and more than £1,000 in 2023 for our local foodbank through JustGiving and Facebook donations.
2024: We suffered the loss of our dear friend Martyn to cancer. In his memory, this year’s Charity Light Show supports Macmillan Cancer Support, who stood by Martyn and his family when it mattered most.
Today, we proudly carry forward the name Charity Light Show for all future displays, regardless of the cause we champion.
Technical
Mark, known as Sparky, has pursued a lifelong passion for electronics, beginning his journey as an electro‑mechanical inventor at the age of 14. Trained as an Electronics and Communications Engineer, he designs and programs every aspect of the display himself.
Pamela, Mark’s wife, together with friends, contributes by decorating the physical props in the summer months. These decorations ensure the installations retain character and visual appeal even in daylight, complementing the technical brilliance of the illuminated sequences.
The show has evolved in step with technological advances:
Lighting progression: from traditional bulbs → LEDs → modern electronic smart pixels.
Energy system: powered by batteries recharged daily via solar panels, ensuring efficient operation of approximately 69,000 individually programmed smart LEDs.
Synchronisation: each LED is mapped and sequenced to dance in time with selected music tracks.
Mark dedicates four weeks of annual leave to designing and constructing new props, installing them at the end of November. Throughout the year, he develops new sequences during evenings and weekends, ensuring continuous innovation. Planning for the following year begins as soon as the current show is live.
This commitment results in a lightshow that grows in scale and sophistication each year, offering an ever‑enhanced experience for the community. Visitors are encouraged to support the associated charity through donations.
🎄 Join the Magic of the Lightshow! 🎄
🎄 Join the Magic of the Lightshow! 🎄
Every year, Mark, Pamela and friends bring the neighbourhood to life with thousands of dazzling smart LEDs, synchronised to music and powered sustainably by solar energy. It’s a show built with passion, creativity, and a whole lot of holiday spirit.
✨ If you enjoy the display, please consider supporting our chosen charity — donation links will be shared below. 📧 Got questions or want to get involved? Reach us at charitylightshow@gmail.com.
From our family to yours: thank you for being part of the celebration. Stay well, look after one another, and have a truly Merry Christmas! 🎅🎁🌟
The Charity Light Show Team
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