Whitworth Christmas lights official switch on

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The Christmas lights switch on will begin at 6pm

The Whitworth Christmas lights will be switched on this coming Sunday (24 November) by the Mayor of Whitworth, Councillor Lynda Barnes, and the winners of the Christmas card design competition, Liberty Shepherd from St Bartholomew’s Primary School and Holly Atkin from St John with St Michael Primary.

The Christmas lights switch on will begin at 6pm with people arriving outside the Riverside for a short prize giving on the outdoor stage before the lights switch on. 

Public will then be invited inside for entertainment by the Whitworth Vale and Healey Youth Band.

A certain ‘man in red’ will also arrive in his amazing grotto on the indoor stage and children will be invited to visit and receive their free Christmas gift. 

Melanie Hearn, Town Clerk, said: "Because the stage is going to be outside we are going to have to stop people entering and leaving the car park between 5.45pm and 6.45pm, if you are planning to arrive or leave between these times please walk to the event or park nearby on Market Street.

"You are welcome to use the Riverside car park for the event if you arrive by 5.45pm and do not leave until after 6.45pm."

The Riverside will be serving a glass of mulled wine or mulled cider and a mince pie for a small charge, with kids' refreshments also available. 2020 Whitworth calendars will be on sale and ducks will be available to sponsor for the New Year’s Day Duck Race.

Entry to the duck race event is free, and all are welcome.

The evening is expected to draw to a close around 7.00pm.

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