Tiff Needell, a former Grand Prix driver and Top Gear front man, is set to join quadruple amputee, Alex Lewis, to turn on Stockbridge Christmas Tree lights on Tuesday, December 9 at 7 pm.

Stockbridge holds an annual late night shopping event and, this year, the town is celebrating its association with Formula One racing.

A 1977 F1 car, raced by Belgium driver Patrick Neve and used in the 2013 movie Rush, will be on display in the High Street thanks to local restoration firm WKD.

Festivities on the night include live music and a Santa’s Grotto at the Grosvenor Hotel. The Country Market and local charities will be at the Town Hall. Among the stallholders will be Geoff Merritt who will be selling his book  A Glimpse of Stockbridge Past with proceeds going to the Court Leet.

St Peter’s Church bells will ring out at 7 pm, when local father and quadruple amputee, Alex Lewis, will be joined by Tiff to switch on the Christmas Tree lights. After, there will be a short candle-lit carol service.

Tiff said: “All in the community have worked hard to make this a very special Christmas. It is an honour for me to join Alex Lewis in turning on the Christmas Tree lights in my local town.”