One lucky winner will help Santa and switch on intu Christmas lights this month.

The shopping centre are holding a competition for the switch-on and the winner will take to the stage alongside footballers from Watford FC, BBC Radio 1 DJ Chris Stark, the cast The Palace Theatre Pantomime, and more special guests.

The lights will illuminate the whole of the intu Watford including the new extension all the way 'til Christmas.

The festive treat doesn’t stop there as the winner will also receive four tickets to visit Santa’s grotto, a collection of goodies, a £100 gitt card to spend in the shopping centre, and free parking for the day.

To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic festive prize, let us know in no more than 25 words why you are a deserving candidate.

You can spread the festive cheer too by nominating someone you think deserves this prize.

Send your words in to Kelly.pells@london.newsquest.co.uk by November 9.

The Christmas lights swtich-on will take place on Thursday November 15 while children will be able to visit Santa’s Grotto from November 23.