Gornal Together Christmas Lights

I was lucky to  be part of the Gornal Together Lights Switch-on, as part of the band who play for Fusion Rock, a local Choir.

Setting up the Gazebo during Hurricane Desmond. 

Roundabouts ready for customers

Cadets from Ellowes Hall School were helping everywhere 


The sky begins to darken 

A last minute panic, er, discussion for some organisers

 

I had a look inside the Zoar Chapel Hall 

Stall holders were busy setting up

  
 ...and as I came outside, the rides were illuminated
 

People filled the streets, waiting for Santa

There he is passing by (my camera isn't great in the dark!)

A member of Fusion band - trying to look as if he's warm (he wasn't).

A passing elf?

Next, we waited for the big switch on

Still waiting, but you can see a few flakes of snow whirling round (fake, but very atmospheric)

At last, the lights.

Guitarist doing some last minute checks

Fusion Rock getting ready to perform

People in this choir love posing for photos!

Yes, yes, we see you!

Some spectators, thoroughly muffled up!

The roundabout whirls round

Fusion are ready to go 

Conductor waits for the nod- and off they go! 

Then, children from Jesson's sing

Their Choir is called Jubilate

Such a lovely night

Well done to the team who organised all of this: Gornal should be proud of you all

And thankyou to the elves too.

A great event: I enjoyed being part of it.

Normally, my blogs are about walking - but this was such a great occasion I felt it was worth sharing. I hope you agree!

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