Christmas magic set to return across Tameside

TAMESIDE'S towns are set to come alive with festive cheer as Christmas celebrations return across the borough.

Residents and visitors are invited to join the festivities, with a programme of Christmas events planned in towns across Tameside.

The celebrations will feature festive stalls, live music and entertainment, finishing with the switching on of each town's Christmas lights.

The season will begin with Ashton's popular Northern Lights Lantern Parade, before celebrations continue across the borough on the following dates:

• Dukinfield (Dukinfield Town Hall) – Thursday 19 November, 5:30pm-7:30pm (switch on time 6:30pm)
• Stalybridge (Armentieres Sqaure) – Friday 20 November, 5pm-9pm (switch on time 7pm)
• Denton (Jubilee Square) – Saturday 21 November, 12pm-6pm (switch on time 5pm)
• Audenshaw (Ryecroft Hall) – Friday 27 November, 4pm-8pm (switch on time 7:30pm)
• Droylsden (Villemomble Square) – Saturday 28 November, 3pm-6pm (switch on time 5pm)
• Hattersley (Hattersely Hub) – Friday 4 December, 4pm-8pm (switch on time 6pm)
• Mossley Central (George Lawton Hall/Marketplace) – Friday 4 December, 4pm-8pm (switch on time 7pm)
• Mossley Micklehurst (Mossley Youth Base and the tree at junction of Staley/Station Road) – Saturday 5 December, 4:30pm-7pm (switch on time 5:30pm)
• Hyde (Hyde Market Ground) – Saturday 5 December, 3pm-6:30pm (switch on time 5:30pm)

Tameside Council Executive Member for Lifelong Learning and Culture Cllr Leanne Feeley said: “I’m looking forward to another winter of festive celebrations across Tameside. These events do a fantastic job of bringing residents and communities together, fostering pride in our towns and creating opportunities to celebrate everything that makes them special.

“Many of these events are led by dedicated local volunteers, community groups and town centre organisations, and we’re proud to support them in bringing festive cheer to our communities. I’d like to thank everyone involved in organising these celebrations, as well as residents and visitors who come along to enjoy them.

“By attending these events, people are also helping to support our local town centres and businesses at a vital time of year. There’s always something for everyone to enjoy, so save the dates and join us at one of the events.”