QUIRKY WORLD ... Private Derby the sheep to turn on town’s Christmas lights

CELEBRITY SHEEP ENGLAND: A sheep is to turn on the Christmas lights of a Derbyshire town.

The Swaledale ram, known as Private Derby, will push a specially-designed switch to illuminate Ashbourne’s display on November 21, the Derby Telegraph reported.

The sheep is the mascot of the 2nd Battalion Mercian Regiment. Fireworks will be let off from North Avenue and entertainment will get under way in the market place.