People flocked to Stevenage town centre on Saturday for the annual Christmas lights switch-on. 

The Comet: Actress and TV personality Denise Welch attended the event as patron of Stevenage charity The Abilities in Me.Actress and TV personality Denise Welch attended the event as patron of Stevenage charity The Abilities in Me. (Image: Hertfordshire Constabulary)

Singer Junior Andre performed a number of songs in front of a heaving crowd, before officially turning on the festive lights with Stevenage mayor Myla Arceno.

The Comet: Junior Andre signed autographs for fans.Junior Andre signed autographs for fans. (Image: Stevenage Town Centre Management)

They were watched by Nala the Stevenage train station cat, whose antics have gone viral on social media.

The Comet: Lots of people gathered for the main event.Lots of people gathered for the main event. (Image: Stevenage Town Centre Management)

As well as live music, there was a Christmas market to peruse, fair rides to enjoy, free face painting, a sensory station and Santa's grotto.

The Comet: Nala, the Stevenage train station cat, made an appearance at the event in a special backpack.Nala, the Stevenage train station cat, made an appearance at the event in a special backpack. (Image: Stevenage Town Centre Management)

Councillor Arceno said: "What a fantastic event! Thank you to all who joined us. What a fabulous crowd and amazing performances!"

The Comet: Junior Andre performed a few songs to the crowd.Junior Andre performed a few songs to the crowd. (Image: Stevenage Town Centre Management)The Comet: Stevenage mayor Myla Arceno enjoyed meeting station cat Nala. Stevenage mayor Myla Arceno enjoyed meeting station cat Nala. (Image: Stevenage Town Centre Management)