When Ipswich town centre's light switch on was cancelled for a second year running, two pub landlords decided to create their very own Christmas event.

Ipswich Star: Landlords of the Golden Hind Darren and Ryan Scott.Landlords of the Golden Hind Darren and Ryan Scott. (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Landlords of the Golden Hind Darren and Ryan Scott brought much needed Christmas cheer to one and all on Sunday evening.

Ipswich Star: Families enjoying themselves at the Golden Hind Christmas switch-on in Ipswich.Families enjoying themselves at the Golden Hind Christmas switch-on in Ipswich. (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

They were also joined by the former lead singer of the Grammy-nominated Stylistics, Eban Brown, who did the honours by switching on the pub lights.

Ipswich Star: Daff and Pip at the Golden Hind Christmas switch-on in Ipswich.Daff and Pip at the Golden Hind Christmas switch-on in Ipswich. (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Along with Christmas lights, the pub and the local community, who were involved with organising the event, had craft stalls, karaoke, and Santa's grotto.

The Three Buskateers, Ipswich Reggae Choir and The Soul Project also played music.

Ipswich Star: The Golden Hind all lit up for ChristmasThe Golden Hind all lit up for Christmas (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Ryan Scott of the Golden Hind said: "This year we have decided to go even bigger and better, to bring the local community together after a challenging two years."

Ipswich Star: Crowds clapping for the Golden Hind switch-on in Ipswich.Crowds clapping for the Golden Hind switch-on in Ipswich. (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

A raffle was also held to pay some of the £10,000 needed to put on the event.

Ipswich Star: Families enjoying themselves at the Golden Hind Christmas switch-on in Ipswich.Families enjoying themselves at the Golden Hind Christmas switch-on in Ipswich. (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Ipswich Star: The Golden Hind Christmas switch-on in Ipswich was attended by lots of people.The Golden Hind Christmas switch-on in Ipswich was attended by lots of people. (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Ipswich Star: Kids loved the Golden Hind Christmas switch-on in Ipswich.Kids loved the Golden Hind Christmas switch-on in Ipswich. (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Ipswich Star: Crowds clapping for the Golden Hind Christmas switch-on in Ipswich.Crowds clapping for the Golden Hind Christmas switch-on in Ipswich. (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)