New slot for Ashington’s Christmas Lights Switch-On
Ashington’s Christmas Light Switch On event is moving to a Saturday afternoon.
After many people asked at last year’s event for a Saturday instead of the usual Thursday night, organisers have made the change.
From 2pm on Saturday, November 21, Koast Radio will help the town council to host an afternoon of entertainment on the one-way section of Station Road including children’s funfair rides, costume characters and Santa and his sleigh, courtesy of Morpeth Lions.
In addition, there will be an Elf on the Shelf hunt, with 10 shops taking part, a giant snow globe for family photos opportunity and a snowboard simulator to test your winter sports skills.
The Masonic Hall will host free Christmas crafts for all the family, a Christmas market, tombolas and raffles, and free snack boxes for children.
Families can take part in the lantern making workshop and make a lantern to carry in the lantern parade.
The parade will leave the Masonic Hall at 4.30pm and walk to the centre of the high street – where the Civic Head, Cllr Caroline Ball, will switch on the lights at 5pm.
Cllr Ball said: “I’m delighted to be switching on the lights this year and it’s wonderful that the event is now on a Saturday afternoon so more families can join in.
“There’s something for everyone, so I’d encourage everyone to come along, bring the children, support our local businesses and help us start the festive season in style.”
Lighting installations will once again be supplied by Blachere Illuminations.