A SONG titled Fairytale of St Helens - a reworked version of the Pogues’ famous Christmas anthem - written for brave six-year-old battler Kaycee Bradshaw, was the highlight of Saturday's lights switch-on event in Church Square.

Kaycee, from Sutton, is battling Batten Disease, a neurological condition that has affected her ability to walk, talk and will lead to childhood dementia.

She was among those on stage to switch on the St Helens Christmas lights as thousands packed into the square to watch the switch on.

The event, which was moved from Victoria Square this year by organisers in an attempt to boost town centre footfall, drew hundreds of young families.

Among the singers and performers on stage was former frontman of St Helens band Stillia, Jack Bennett.

At one point he was joined on stage by St Helens singers Kiera Weathers and Olivia Parr to perform Fairytale of St Helens.

The lyrics of Pogues’ Christmas classic Fairytale of New York, have been reworked with a St Helens flavour.

The song is to raise money for Kaycee.

Fundraising events have taken place across the town to support her family as they embark on weekly gruelling journeys to Great Ormond Street Hospital for ongoing treatment and care.

Mayor of St Helens, Cllr Pat Ireland, led the switch on and was joined on stage by the likes of St Helens-born Premier League footballer Conor Coady, who captains Wolverhampton Wanderers and little Kaycee.

For the Bradshaws, the Christmas light switch demonstrated the spirit and togetherness that the people of St Helens show for each other.

The driving force behind the song is Keith Grimes, owner of KG Express and a staunch supporter of Kaycee’s family, who has previously organised events to raise vital funds for her.

Keith, earlier this year, joined singer Jack Bennett to make a music video in aid of Kaycee in the KG Express van.

And Keith began to work with Claire Mullen, an agent who represents bands and singers, including Jack to support his ambitions of raising much-needed funds for Kaycee and awareness of the condition she is battling.

The lyrics of the song focus prominently on the town, with the performers, including St Helens favourite, Kiera, offering their unwavering support.

The goodwill did not end there. Hearing about the idea and moved by the story behind it, videographers Louise and Ben McHendry, owners of The McHendrys, offered to film a video of the song to raise its profile it further.

Keith was delighted by how quickly the idea escalated.

“I’m absolutely blown away by the generosity and commitment of all those who have been involved in the making of this song. I’m made up we’ve all come together to create this and I hope little Kaycee and her family love it as much as we’ve loved putting it together for them.

Jack Bennett added: “I love this town. The people here gave me my opportunity to do what I love and it’s a privilege to be able to give just a tiny bit back to help Kaycee. It’s great to see how everyone has come together”.

Fairytale of St Helens is available to download from Spotify from Saturday and the video will be uploaded to the KG Express YouTube Channel and Facebook page. Donations can be made to support Kaycee on her Just Giving Page.