ONE Lingfield woman was just dyeing to fundraise for the village's Christmas lights.
Jackie Chilcott, 43, has decided to dye her hair purple to help raise the £3,000 needed to put up and take down the 700-bulb strings of lights.
The Saxby's Lane resident said: "It is something different, and it is for a good cause, so I thought 'why not?'"
In preparation for the Lingfield Evening on December 7, hundreds of pounds have been raised by Lingfield businesses for this year's festive lights and shopping evening.
The total currently stands at £1,575. But the Chamber of Commerce, which organises the event, is hoping to receive a donation of £1,000 from Lingfield Parish Council.
Among the businesses which have helped raise the money so far is Costcutter, on East Grinstead Road, where staff, including Jackie with her sponsored dye, have raked in about £700.
Manager of the shop Tom Carter, 31, said: "There has been a bucket for a collection at the till and Jackie has also been sponsored to dye her hair purple.It is a great thing for the community and we want to help in any way we can."
The shop has also donated £350 to provide presents for local children from Santa on the night.
Mr Carter added: "It feels good to be able to give something back to the community."
Martin Cundey, one of the organisers, said: "Tom and his team have done a fantastic job. I am absolutely amazed with the way the team have pulled together to raise such a huge amount."
Planning for the Lingfield Evening started in September, but excitement is now building up.
Mr Cundey added: "What I really look forward to is when the whole community come together and you see the children getting really excited."
Jackie has not decided when she will dye her hair but it will be before the Lingfield Evening.
