FROM the Strictly ballroom to the streets of Stalybridge – Craig Revel Horwood brought some unexpected Christmas sparkle to the town.
The Strictly Come Dancing judge made a surprise appearance to switch on a spectacular festive lights display for Fox’s Biscuits.
Residents were treated to hot chocolates and boxes of biscuits as they gathered to watch the celebrity switch-on.
One resident contacted the Tameside Correspondent to describe the event as “magical”, with the unexpected visit creating plenty of excitement in the neighbourhood.
The festivities took place on Grey Street, where a row of terraced houses had been transformed with twinkling red and white lights, illuminated stars and Fox’s Biscuits branding.
As previously reported by the Tameside Correspondent, filming crews had descended on the street for a festive production involving the famous biscuit brand.
Local estate agents A Wilson Estates were among the first to share news of the activity.
They posted: “How lovely to see Fox’s Biscuits filming near to our office this evening!”
Craig Revel Horwood is best known for his famously sharp critiques on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.
Details of the Fox’s Biscuits production have yet to be revealed, including when and where the finished footage will be shown.
But for residents, it was an early Christmas surprise worthy of a perfect ten.