Get ready for Christmas Lights Switch On events across Hyndburn

Monday, 25 November 2024 17:06

By Central Radio News

Christmas is coming to Hyndburn, and light switch-on events are happening across the Borough.

All events are free to attend, and everyone is welcome to join in.

The festivities kick off in Clayton-Le-Moors on the 27^th November, followed by the big Accrington event organised by Amazing Accrington on the 28th and Baxenden on the 29th. The following week will see light switch-on events in Huncoat, Milnshaw, Church, Oswaldtwistle, Great Harwood, and Rishton, ending with a new event in Fern Gore on the 9th December and Altham on the 13th.

Event Details:

Accrington: Thursday 28th November 2024, 4:00pm-8:00pm, Broadway, Accrington. Full event information on the Amazing Accrington Website.
Altham: Friday 13th December, 6:30pm, Burnley Road, Worker’s Memorial.
Baxenden: Friday 29th November, 6:15pm, Junction of Southwood Drive and Manchester Road.
Church: Tuesday 3rd December, Blessing of the Crib 5:30pm Manor Gardens, Dill Hall Lane, Light Switch On 6pm, Bank Street Community Gardens.
Clayton-le-Moors: Wednesday 27th November, 6:00pm, Clayton-le-Moors, Barnes Square.
Fern Gore: Monday 9th December, 6:00pm, Junction of Rimmington Avenue & Fern Gore Avenue.
Great Harwood: Friday 6th December, 6:00pm, Towngate Square.
Huncoat: Monday 2nd December, 6:00pm, Junction of Lowergate Road and Altham Lane.
Milnshaw: Wednesday 4th December, 5:30pm, Dyke Nook Gardens.
Oswaldtwistle: Thursday 5th December, 7:00pm, Jubilee Gardens.
Rishton: Sunday 8th December, 4:00pm, High Street outside Library.

These community events are organised by volunteers and local councillors, proudly supported by Hyndburn Borough Council.

Councillor Kimberley Whitehead, Portfolio Holder for Culture, Heritage, and Arts said:

"We are thrilled to spread Christmas cheer across the whole of Hyndburn with our festive light switch-on events.

‘’This year, we are especially excited to introduce a new switch-on event in Fern Gore, bringing the magic of Christmas to even more of our community. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating this season and thank all the volunteers and organisers for their hard work and dedication."

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