Christmas lights raise £73k for children's charity

Mr Langman said he would like to raise more this year than he has previously

A man from Devon has raised more than £70,000 for a children's charity with an annual Christmas light display.

Michael Langman, 83, has illuminated the outside of his home in Churchstow, near Kingsbridge, with thousands of lights to raise money for the Children's Hospice South West.

Mr Langman, who has put on the charitable display for more than 20 years, has raised about £73,000 overall.

"I would like to reach £100,000, I still need a few years yet. I'll hopefully get there," he said.

Mr Langman said about 200 people attended to watch the switch on

Mr Langman, who is a grandfather, said he chose to collect for Children's Hospice South West as "Christmas is all about children".

"The hospice nowadays are struggling to get the money in," he said.

"Everybody else is struggling and nobody can afford to donate to them.

"I'd like to get as much as I can this year, more than normal if I can."

He said about 200 people attended to see the display switch on which took place on 1 December.

Mr Langman said the display was "all for the kids".

"I love to see the kids faces when they see it, they pick out their favourite ones.

"It's all about kids at Christmas."

Mr Langman said the display would be up until 6 January.