Paralympic gold medal hero Steph Mcguire wll light up Hamilton for Christmas this weekend

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Gold medallist Steph McGuire will bring some extra sparkle to Hamilton this weekend – when he switches on the town’s Christmas lights.The hometown Paralympic hero is delighted to be pushing the button at the festive spectacular.Organisers invited the boccia player along to do the honours after his heroics at the Paris Games earlier this year.Steph said: “What an honour!

It’s something I always went to, and it’s a great event.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android “To be asked to go and turn on the lights, is incredible.

It’s always busy, my friends and family will all be there, and it will be such a great occasion. I’m looking forward to that.“I lived in Hamilton all my days, it means a lot to me, and it’s great that I can come back with a gold medal and share it with everybody.“There have been a lot of people who have helped me along the way and who have supported me – like you guys at the Hamilton Advertiser and local businesses, and the public in and around Hamilton.

It has been brilliant.“Hopefully it’s a really nice occasion, and I’m sure it will be.”The lights will get turned on this Saturday, November 23.While Steph will do the honours, a busy day will also include the presentation of the Hamilton Hero awards – and a celebration parade from Castle Street and along Quarry Street including