Epic Star Wars battles, a Lego marble run, a snow-covered Christmas village and Santa on his sleigh were all rendered in Lego at the spectacular Ely Brick Show Christmas Special.
Held on Saturday (7 December) at The Lantern Community Primary School in Ely, it was the second event of its type this year, following one in August.
The Ely Brick Show Christmas Special at The Lantern School. Ray Hoskins who has been building his own Lego models from his own designs for six years. Picture: Keith Heppell
Duncan Bridges, the festival’s chief coordinator, said that the event began in 2019 and was also held in 2022 and 2023.
About £2.500 was raised for the Lantern School, with a portion also going to Ely Foodbank.
Chris Tromans, who has been making miniature models of existing Lego models and then creating the plans which are sold around the world. Picture: Keith HeppellThe Ely Brick Show Christmas Special at The Lantern School. Ray Hoskins who has been building his own Lego models from his own designs for six years. Picture: Keith HeppellThe Ely Brick Show Christmas Special at The Lantern School. Picture: Keith HeppellThe Ely Brick Show Christmas Special at The Lantern School. Picture: Keith HeppellThe Ely Brick Show Christmas Special at The Lantern School. Picture: Keith Heppell
Duncan added: “We had about 600 people. We had a very successful raffle with 18 prizes and we had Santa’s Grotto, which was very popular.
“We had a Robot Wars competition, which was well-attended by the public and they were very supportive and very rowdy!
The Ely Brick Show Christmas Special at The Lantern School. Picture: Keith HeppellThe Ely Brick Show Christmas Special at The Lantern School. Chris Tromans, who has been making miniature models of existing Lego models and then creating the plans which are sold around the world. Picture: Keith Heppell
“We had 20 displays, 10 traders and good feedback from the public.”
