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Hinton Avenue, Cambridge, is in window wonderland




Residents of Hinton Avenue in Cambridge have been spreading seasonal joy from the windows of their homes.

Advent calendar windows displays on Hinton Avenue, Cambridge. Picture: Keith Heppell
Advent calendar windows displays on Hinton Avenue, Cambridge. Picture: Keith Heppell

Since December 1, a different household along the road has unveiled a special illuminated display.

Advent calendar windows displays on Hinton Avenue, Cambridge. Picture: Keith Heppell
Advent calendar windows displays on Hinton Avenue, Cambridge. Picture: Keith Heppell

Rinchen Ato, one of the organisers, has her window coming up on December 19. She said: “I think we just all felt like there needed to be a bit more cheer this year.

Advent calendar windows displays on Hinton Avenue, Cambridge. Picture: Keith Heppell
Advent calendar windows displays on Hinton Avenue, Cambridge. Picture: Keith Heppell

“It’s the first year we’ve ever done it, and we got the idea from Queen Edith’s Community Forum, who had said that they were going to do an Advent trail.”

Advent calendar windows displays on Hinton Avenue, Cambridge. Picture: Keith Heppell
Advent calendar windows displays on Hinton Avenue, Cambridge. Picture: Keith Heppell

Rinchen, who credits Nicki Dawidowski as being the driving force, added: “It’s been great – it’s got everyone together.

Advent calendar windows displays on Hinton Avenue, Cambridge. Picture: Keith Heppell
Advent calendar windows displays on Hinton Avenue, Cambridge. Picture: Keith Heppell

"People who maybe wouldn’t normally take part in something like this have been involved, which is really nice.”

Advent calendar windows displays on Hinton Avenue, Cambridge. Picture: Keith Heppell
Advent calendar windows displays on Hinton Avenue, Cambridge. Picture: Keith Heppell

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