Messenger Construction switched on their tree just off Main Street in Collyweston with the help of two members of Birch Tree Cafe at Easton on the Hill, and invited the local community to join them for hot chocolate, mulled wine and mince pies.
Joseph and Luke from Birch Tree pushed the plunger, and Messenger Managing Director Paul Gibbons told us about their support for the local community, including fundraising for the shop through a competition about the number of lights:

Celebration for the Stars of Stamford
Appeal for witnesses to collision
Support for forces' families with Purple Up day
Village events this weekend
Issues just before cycle race but it was a huge success
Weekend sports round up
Services showcasing in Oakham
Award given to local CCTV Control Room
International CiCLE Classic takes place this weekend
Local Plan receives positive feedback
Rutland Morris Dance Out for St. George's Day
Miles for MindSpace launches in May