Belco and BF&M have announced joint sponsorship of the ninth annual Festival of Lights charity contest.

The event encourages people to decorate their homes and businesses for the winter holiday season.

The 15 winners this year will receive prizes, plus donations to local charities in their names, with a total of $11,250 handed to good causes.

Entry forms can be picked up at Belco, BF&M and a range of other companies across the Island. These must be submitted by 5 p.m on December 8.

For more information, contact Thania Redman at Belco on 299-2810 or email tredmanbelco.bhl.bm or call Nicole Williams Smith at BF&M on 295-5566 extension 2363.