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Alnwick set for Christmas lights switch-on

It’s the big Christmas lights switch-on in Alnwick on Friday night.
By Ian Smith
Published 16th Nov 2023, 16:11 GMT
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Entertainment on November 17 starts in the Market Place at 6pm, with the switch-on at 7pm.

The town’s Christmas lights team has been busy putting up the festive decorations over the past few weekends, fortified with refreshments provided by The Plough Hotel.

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A Chrismas tree provided by Northumberland Estates is also in place.

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    Donations have been coming in from community organisations and local businesses to ensure the display continues year after year.

    Recent donations have included Alnwick Round Table (£750), Market Place Butchery (£250), Signature Alnwick School of Motoring (£250), Costa Coffee (£500), Lionheart Garage (£250), NEED Ltd, Alnwick (£200) and The Hog’s Head Inn (£500).

    The team also thank Warren Access for its continued support in making the display possible through the use of its hoist.

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