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A
TANK rolled into Colchester High Street at the weekend...to
officially launch Christmas in the town.
The
armoured vehicle signified the involvement of charity Help for
Heroes with the official unveiling of the Christmas window at town
centre store Williams & Griffin.
A
record crowd of more than 1,200 lined the street at noon on
Saturday as Father Christmas and his helper elves arrived on an
Abbot gun. It was the first time in more than three decades that
the traditional horse and sleigh had been replaced at the grand
window openings.
They
were joined in other armoured vehicles by ten lucky youngsters who
won competitions held by Garrison Radio and Heart FM. They had met
at a secret location before being transported to the store in
style, led by the Colchester & District Pipes & Drums,
as the High Street was closed to traffic.
 
 
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