A Christmas lights display in Acton has more meaning than usual this year.

Jodie Murphy, a social worker from Wrexham, was recently diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 33, so her partner Shaun Davies is raising funds by turning his garden into a Christmas wonderland.

The Leader: Jodie Murphy and her partner, Shaun DaviesJodie Murphy and her partner, Shaun Davies

Jodie also owns a not-for-profit company called Dragon Dinners that she has had to step back from.

The diagnosis of breast cancer came as a shock due to her age.

She said: "This summer I felt a lump in my breast but due to being young and healthy with no family history I never suspected anything sinister.

"Luckily my GP was fantastic and referred me to the breast clinic straight away. Within four weeks I had the shock diagnosis of breast cancer.

"As I found the lump early, thankfully it hasn't spread and my prognosis is good.

"I'm currently in the middle of chemotherapy and the Shooting Star unit has been fantastic in supporting me, Shaun and my daughter Violet.

"I've had to take some time out from the business to get better but since sharing my experience I've been astounded at the number of women (and men) who don't check their bodies for changes.

"So many people have contacted me since I shared my diagnosis to say it's made them go to the GP which is just fantastic. Cancer is sneaky and early detection is absolutely key!"

The Christmas wonderland lights at the property on Herbert Jennings Avenue, Acton, will be switched on from 5pm to 8pm every night until early January and on weekends there are treats for those who go.

The Leader: The Christmas decorations on Herbert Jennings AvenueThe Christmas decorations on Herbert Jennings Avenue

There are also posters and leaflets from MacMillan and Coppafeel giving information on cancer in young adults and how to self- check.

Shaun, 22, said: "We're trying to raise awareness because, like a lot of people have said to Jodie, 'oh I never check, I always just assumed I was too young to get it'.

"Obviously, men can get it too, I think when she went for her last chemo there was actually two or three men getting chemo for breast cancer there as well."

He added: "We've got a little grotto on the side this year and a little donation box at the front. At weekends I think between 5pm and 7pm we're going to buy some little chocolate coins or selection boxes and just say to people they can come and get one.

"There's a big teddy bear and it must be about five foot so I've tied him onto a crate next to a little Christmas tree and he's dressed in a Santa suit - so he's my Santa."

All money the display raises will be donated to the Shooting Star Unit.