Housebuilder spreads festive cheer providing Egham residents with gifts at the light switch on

The team at Cala Homes (Thames) sponsored Egham’s annual Christmas light switch-on on Magna Square, donating £500, helping to spread festive cheer among residents.

Residents eagerly anticipated the magical tree lighting from 5:30pm and were delighted by the entertainment, which lit up the square with tunes from The Egham Band – plus, the exciting stilt lady, who was dressed for the occasion in her Santa costume, was also funded by Cala.

During the festivities, volunteers on the night handed out chocolates to children and older members of the community from Cala, giving out 300 sweet treats and bringing smiles to residents' faces.

Organised by Runnymede Borough Council, the event brought the community together to get into the Christmas spirit.

The sponsorship was part of Cala’s Community Pledge, which incorporates a range of tailored measures that address specific community needs, including donations, volunteering, learning programmes, support initiatives, and much more.

Cllr Robert King at Runnymede Borough Council, said: “We are incredibly grateful to Cala Homes for their generous donation, which funded 300 chocolate gifts for children and the fantastic entertainer at the Christmas Tree Light Switch-On, at Magna Square in Egham town centre. Their support played a vital role in spreading festive cheer, bringing smiles to families, and helping us deliver a much-loved community event that residents look forward to every year.”

Alison Deakin, Sales and Marketing Director at Cala Homes (Thames), said: “On behalf of the team, we were delighted to be able to get involved with such a key event in Egham’s festive calendar and spread some festive magic through our donation. We truly hope everyone enjoyed their chocolates and the fantastic entertainment.

“At Cala, we take pride in supporting the communities we build in, and this event is one the community looks forward to every December. These celebrations are a wonderful way to embrace the Christmas spirit, bring people together, catch up with friends and loved ones, and create special moments. We’ve loved getting involved in community events this year and hope to do more in the future.”

For more information about Cala Homes’ Maple Croft development, visit: www.cala.co.uk/homes-for-sale/south-east-england/surrey/maple-croft-egham/