Hyndburn Borough Council have issued a statement about Christmas light switch-on events this year after statements began to circulate that some have been cancelled.
Some social media posts specifically said the Great Harwood Light Switch-on had been postponed until 2022.
However, the council have now addressed the “incorrect statements” and say the switch-ons will be going ahead as planned.
In a statement, Hyndburn Borough Council said: “Incorrect statements on social media have been circulating that light switch-ons have been cancelled.
“We can confirm this is not the case and currently all switch-ons will be going ahead as planned by the various organisers, with the Accrington switch-on being this evening (4pm-8:30pm on the town square).
“Events throughout the Borough have been arranged by various organisers and Hyndburn Borough Council are supporting them in their plans.
“If anything does change over the coming weeks we will update on our website and social media channels ASAP.
“Hope you all have a fantastic time!”
Earlier this year, organisers of the Great Harwood Christmas lights switch-on (3 December) said they were planning to downsize the event – but not cancel it entirely.
In previous years, they had a big stage, choirs of children from local schools, drinks and refreshments and business with Christmas toys for the kids - but none of this will go ahead at the Great Harwood event this year.
Hyndburn Councillor, Noordad Aziz, said: “I think there’s been some confusion about the event.
“In previous year the event has always led with choirs from each of the primary school singing. We have downsized this as previously said.
“The event will happen just it’s been curtailed for the safety of our young people.”
Here is a full list of Christmas light switch-on events taking place in Hyndburn this year:
Oswaldtwistle
Date: Wednesday 24th November
Location: Jubilee Gardens
Start: 6pm
Switch-on: Approx. 6:30pm/End of Service
End: 7pm
Accrington
Date: Thursday 25th November
Location: Town Square & Market Hall
Start: 4pm
Switch-on: 7:15/7:30pm
End: 9pm
Huncoat
Date: Friday 26th November
Location: Junction Altham Lane & Lowergate Rd
Start: 6:30pm
Switch-on: 6:50pm
End: 7pm
Church
Date: Monday 29th November
Location: Church Kirk Clock
Start: 6pm
Switch-on: 6:15pm
End: 6:30pm
(Bless of Crib at 5:30pm, Manor Gardens)
Clayton
Date: Tuesday 30th November
Location: Barnes Square
Start: 6pm
Switch-on: 6:30pm
End: 7:30pm
Milnshaw
Date: Wednesday 1st December
Location: Dyke Nook Gardens
Start: 5:30pm
Switch-on: 5:45/6pm
End: 6:30pm
Baxenden
Date: Thursday 2nd December
Location: Junction Manchester Rd & Southwood Dr
Start: 6:30pm
Switch-on: 6:45pm
End: 7pm
Great Harwood
Date: Friday 3rd December
Location: Towngate Square
Start: 6pm
Switch-on: 6:30/6:45pm
End: 7pm
Rishton
Date: Saturday 4th December
Location: School St/ Library & Health Centre
Start: 3pm
Switch-on: 5pm
End: 8pm
Altham:
Date: Saturday 4th December
Location: Workers Memorial on Burnley Road
Start: 6pm
Switch-on: 6:10pm
End: 6:20pm
All information about switch-on events can be found here: https://www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/news/christmas2021/
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