A town Christmas event which was due to take place this weekend has been cancelled due to Storm Darragh.
The Westbury Christmas Celebration and 2024 light switch-on was due to take place on Saturday, December 7 to mark the start of the town's festivities.
But Christmas lights in Westbury have now been switched on early following the announcement that the Saturday event is cancelled.
According to Westbury Town Council, the Christmas Celebration had to be cancelled due to a yellow weather warning for strong winds and heavy rain which has been put in place by the Met Office.
Storm Darragh is set to hit Wiltshire from Friday, December 6 until Sunday, December 8 and many organisations including Wiltshire Council and the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service have issued safety warnings.
A spokesperson for Westbury Town Council said: "Due to the weather warning for strong winds and heavy rain, we regret to announce that the Westbury Christmas Celebration 2024, planned for this weekend, has been cancelled.
"The safety of our community is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding.
"Stay safe, and thank you for your continued support."
In the absence of an official Christmas celebration in Westbury, the town's lights were instead switched on during Friday, December 5.
Max Griffin, the winner of the Mayor's Christmas Card Competition, was still invited to press the button to light up his town.
Although it wasn't quite the large event many had hoped due to weather concerns, Westbury Town Council say they hope the "festive magic" in the town centre can continue once Storm Darragh passes.
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