Chadderton Historical Society  Getting About Shopping in Chadderton Gifts, Hair, Beauty, Florists Services for the Home. Places of Interest  and Parks News of the Year Restaurants & Entertainment's Hotels     Christmas Lights 2008 and Market Image courtesy of John Johnson The Lights were switched on by Chaddy the Owl, and the winners of the competition; Ellie Faulkner, Tristan Jones, Amy Prince and for the first time, a Prince and Princess were elected; Cyle Bell, and Claire Bradburn.    Photograph courtesy of the Oldham Advertiser. As a new innovation the lamposts were decorated with animated Christmas images and hopefully we will expand on these next year. Images courtesy of John Johnson Image courtesy of Arthur Chorley Again the market was a great success, the atmosphere exciting, and all the stall-holders reported enthusastic purchasing of gifts, cards, souvenirs! Image courtesy of Arthur Chorley   Thanks should also be awarded to: Mills Hill School,Cakes Stall. St. Mark Church, Bric a Brac Congregational Church, Mince Pies Historical Society, Badges etc and Competitions. Christine Dennis, Tombola Joyce Willson, Scarves and Hats. Dr Kershaws, Charity Goods and Handicrafts. Barbecue. Foxdenton    FairGround Rides, John Thompson, Handmade cards, Elsie Lawson. Cards and souvenir, Sentiments, Jewellery, Mr Howarth, Crystal Products, Mrs Corcoran Sweets and chocolates, Mr Bray Mulled Wine, Asda- Helen Shaw Help the Aged, Lynda Photography, Gaynor Anderson Floral Arts Society. Bare Trees Tenants and Residents Assoc. For their continuing Support & Donations. Images courtesy of John Johnson Also thanks to Fr. Alan Cooke for Blessing of the Lights, and our own Town Crier, Reg Lord and Santa Clause for taking the time out of their busy schedule to attend.    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------     Christmas Lights 2007 CHADDERTON PRECINCT 2007 CHRISTMAS MARKET This year, for the first time, it was agreed to try a Festive Market. The photograph shows Chadderton's Town Crier, Reg Lord, Chadderton's Historical 's Banner. Mark Simmons, Area Manager, Fr. Alan Cooke, Charlotte Bostock as Snow White. This year the lights were switched-on by Chadderton pensioner Harold Smithies, who was present on his ship when the Atomic Bomb hit Hiroshima. The one-day Christmas market was a great success stalls selling toys, cards, sweets, crystals , jewellery and cheeses. All the shops stayed open until 8 p.m., so there were chips, hot potatoes and kebabs available. All the stall holders were very enthusiastic, the general feeling being that a permanent market on the precinct would be beneficial to businesses and public alike.   Chadderton Historical's stall.    Spectators enjoying the switch-on.

Friday 24th November 2006 2006/07 This year the lights introduced by Chadderton's Town Crier, Reg Lord, and switched on by Manchester United legend Jack Crompton, with the assistance of Cloe Walsh chosen to represent the young people at the event. Also in attendance, Father Christmas and Snow White, Charlotte Bostock. Michael Lawson, secretary of Chadderton Historical Society, and casts of the St Herbert's pantomine.     Image by Arthur Chorley, official photographer for the Chadderton Historical Society     Old Trafford Greats JACK Crompton The Chadderton Area Christmas Lights Sub-Committee were fortunate to secure the services of Jack Crompton for the 2006 switch-on in Chadderton. Jack was incidental in the Manchester United winning the 1948 Cup Final against Blackpool. who had the legendary Stanley Matthews playing against the team. Jack pulled off several brilliant saves to keep United in contention when they were 2-1 down and also started the move which led to the winning strke by Stan Pearson. Carol Singing led by Christ Church Beavers & Cubs, accompanied by Bare Trees School Community Wind Band.

The images with kind permission of John Johnson and Arthur Chorley.

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Chadderton Area Committee would like to thank most sincerely:

Jack Crompton for performing the Switch-On;

The Young People of Chadderton and Youth Service for the 'Youth Buzz;.

The Town Crier of Chadderton Reg Lord, for fulfilling his public role so well;

The Vicar of St. Mark's, fr. Alan Cooke, for Blessing our Christmas Lights;

Father Christmas, for interupting his busy seasonal schedule to be present!;

Christ Church Beavers & Cubs and their Leaders under Anne Elliot;

Bare Trees School Community Wind Band, and their Conductor, John Collins;

North Chadderton High School Band and their Conductor, Kathryn Dunning;

South Chadderton High School Band, and their Conductor, David Kent;

Chadderton Floral Art Society for their beautiful Seasonal Displays in the Town Hall;

St.Herbert's. Amateur.Dramatic and Entertainment Society for 'Robinson Crusoe';

Asda Superstore. Ashiquee Restaurant, Chadderton Post Office, Costco, Greggs Bakery,

Greggs Discount, Hampsons Bakery, Ink Pot Tattoos, Land of Nod, Mega Bites and

Wynsor Shoes; for all their goodwill and generosity in donating refreshments, prizes, etc. etc.;

J. W. Lees' Brewery for their generous donation of wine;

Bare Trees Tenants & and Residents' Association for organising the refreshments;

Greater Manchester Pension Fund for generously supporting the Precinct Lights;

David Cook Motors, Kirkhams Estate Agents, M & S Motors, Mews Beauty Salon,

Scentiments, Sun Mill Inn, for their festive Lights displays:

Chadderton Historical Society for organising Procession, Bands, Carol Sheet, etc;

All the Churches of Chadderton for the beautiful Christmas Crib in Asda Superstore:

Inspector J. Haywood and: Chadderton Township Police for their support:

Members of the Chadderton Christmas Lights Sub-Committee for all their hard work:

The People of Chadderton for supporting and promoting community cohesion.

A Happy Christmas to you all!

Chadderton's Christmas joy. an article by Karen Doherty.  (with kind permission of the Oldham Chronicle.) YOUNG people took centre stage when they switched on Chadderton's dazzling Christmas lights. And the verdict on this year's display is that it is better than Oldham's! The teenagers were chosen to flick the switch on Friday to reward them for their community work, such as taking part in clean-up campaigns. (Contd.) Crowds turned out for the festivities which started with a parade from Chadderton Precinct to the town hall. Father Christmas, panto characters and Chadderton Town Crier Reg Lord took part, while flags were flown and the Chadderton standard  held aloft, Four local bands provided the entertainment and brownies and guides sang carols. Local businesses an J.W.Lees brewery provided the refreshments in the town hall, which was decorated by Chadderton Floral Art Society. This year's display was extended to include Chadderton Library and the tree outside the precinct. The lights now stretch from the precinct to the town hall while a permanent Christmas tree, which will grow over the years, has been planted. Mike Lawson, secretary of Chadderton Historical Society said: "We are very pleased with the lights. They are very nice and I think they are better than Oldham's. "The lights are a direct result of Chadderton Area Committee being set up five years ago. The committee has funded the lights and the co-opted members have really pushed for them."

Christmas Lights Switch on 2005/06      Images by Arthur Chorley. Chadderton Historical Society official photographer. Chadderton's contribution to the Area Committee lights this year, was from the sale of Christmas cards. Two views in two sizes of Chadderton Town Hall and Foxdenton Hall were selected from various view taken by members of the Area Committee and Chadderton Historical Society.

Following on from 2004, the Christmas lights were extended very successfully to connect the town hall with the library and Sports Centre, even going as far as the trees bordering Middleton Road and Chadderton Precinct.

 

Mention should also be made to the lights, not sponsored by the Area Committee but funded by local businesses, in particular David Cook Motors, The Mews, and Kirkhams, and Sentiments, Middleton Road , also ASDA for the first time for their outside lights Christmas Tree, and Nativity Crib, funded by local churches, and supported by the Moslem Association, which they displayed in the ASDA foyer. Thank you to all concerned.

 Photographs courtesy of John Johnson.

Chadderton Area Committee would like to thank most sincerely: The Young People of Chadderton's Youth Centres and Groundwork Youth Works for performing the Switch-on, and for their music and dance. Oldham Youth Service for the "Youth Buzz". The Town Crier of Chadderton, Reg Lord, for fulfilling his public role so well. Arthur Chorley, in his capacity as the official Chadderton Historical Photographer. The Vicar of St. Mark's, Fr. Alan Cooke, for Blessing our Christmas Lights. Father Christmas, for interrupting his busy seasonal schedule to be present: St Mark's Brownies and Guides, and their leaders, Terese Raynor and Ann Jones. Bare Trees School Community Wind Band and their Conductor, John Collins. North Chadderton High School Band, and their conductor, Kathryn Dunning. South Chadderton High School Band, and thei conductor, Jim Farnsworth. Chadderton Floral Art Society for their beautiful Seasonal Displays in the Town Hall. St. Herbert's Amateur Dramatic and Entertainment Society for 'Mother Goose'. Asda Superstore for their generous donation of seasonal refreshments. Ashiquee Restaurant for their generous donation of Asian nibbles. Megabites for their generous donation of nibbles. J. W. Lees Brewery for their generous donation of wine. Boots the Chemist, for their Raffle prize. Bare Trees Tenants & Residents Association, Dairy Street Quarterly Forum, and Park Street Tenants and Residents Association for organising the refreshments. Chadderton Historical Society for organising the Procession, Carol Sheet, and Raffle. Chadderton Churches for providing the meaningful Christmas Crib to be placed within Asda Superstore. Inspector M. Miskell and Chadderton Township Police. Members of the Chadderton Christmas Lights Sub-Committee for all their hard work. The People of Chadderton for their support, and for promoting the community spirit. A Happy Christmas one and all!

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