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Launceston’s Christmas tree is up, and the lights aren’t far off

Published On: 13 November 2026Last Updated: 13 November 2026By
Team standing in front of the Christmas tree in Launceston Town Square
📷 Credit: Launceston Town Council

A crane, a chainsaw and a lot of hi-vis. That’s what it took to get Launceston’s Christmas tree standing in the Town Square this year.

Christmas tree being lifted into place by crane in Launceston Town Square

📷Credit: Launceston Town Council

Another tree from Stacey’s Tree Farm

Launceston Town Council has shared the news that the tree has arrived, and once again it has come from Stacey’s Tree Farm. The council called it a beautiful tree.

It didn’t get there on its own. The council has thanked Ben Howton and EJ Fry and Son for their help, both lending a hand again this year.

Worker trimming the base of the Christmas tree trunk with a chainsaw

📷Credit: Launceston Town Council

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Making it safe for the season

Getting a tree that size upright is one job. Keeping it there through the winter is another.

The council’s own grounds team worked alongside Tree Two One to make sure the tree is secure for the weeks ahead.

Grounds team securing the Christmas tree in Launceston Town Square

📷Credit: Launceston Town Council

When the lights go on

For now it stands undecorated in the square. That changes soon.

The Mayor, Cllr Nicola Gilbert, is looking forward to the Christmas lights switch-on, which takes place on Friday 27 November.

Team standing in front of the Christmas tree in Launceston Town Square

📷Credit: Launceston Town Council

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