Tuesday 2 December 2014

Lots going on in Accrington this Christmas!

The borough is sparkling with thousands of Christmas lights now and there’s plenty going on to keep you feeling festive.

Some township lights are still to be switched on and this Thursday 4th December, will see the annual Blessing of the Crib service taking place at 2.00 pm, outside Accrington Town Hall.

Santa's in his Grotto at Accrington Market Hall from Saturday 6th December, so take the children for a traditional Christmas treat to see Santa and his elves in the winter wonderland grotto at Accrington Market Hall.  Saturday 6th December – 1.30 to 3.30, Saturday 13th December – 10.00 to 12.00 and 1.30 to 3.30, Saturday 20th December - 10.00 to 12.00 and 1.30 to 3.30, Monday 22nd December - 10.00 to 12.00 and 1.30 to 3.30,  Tuesday 23rd December – 10.00 to 12.00 and 1.30 to 3.30 and Christmas Eve Wednesday 24th December - 10.00 to 12.00 and 1.30 to 3.30.

Also don’t miss Accrington's Wonderful Winter Fayre - Saturday 13th December, featuring festive food, drink and goods including art & toys, children’s entertainment, St Christopher’s Choir and Jazz Band, fair rides, roasted chestnuts,  mulled wine and mince pies.

Get set for a Festive Fun Day on Saturday 20th December in Accrington Town centre with entertainment including Accrington Pipe Band, children’s entertainment, fairground rides and a small Christmas market.

Councillor Clare Cleary, Cabinet Member for town centres said; “There’s lots going on in Accrington in the run up to Christmas, so please come along and bring the family. Late night shopping on Thursdays and Sundays means there’s still of time to fit your shopping schedule around the hectic run-up to Christmas and bag some festive bargains. And don’t forget to do some Christmas shopping in our award winning Market. If you’re too busy to pop down then you can do it on line at www.accringtonmarketonline.co.uk  and you can collect it all in one go or have it delivered to your home.”

For more information visit www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk

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