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Christmas Lights and Market Image courtesy of John Johnson

2009

The Lights were switched on by the winners of a competition to be crowned Prince and Princess. Daniel and Charlotte switched on the 2009 Chadderton Christmas Lights with the accompaniment of an enthusiastic countdown from spectators and Christmas carols played by the Chadderton Band. Thanks to Fr. Alan Cooke, for Blessing the Lights, and our own Town Crier and Santa Clause for taking the time out of their busy schedule to attend.

Below is the image of the roundabout, organised by Christine Dennis, co-opted member of the Chadderton Lights Committee and also Market Stalls on the day. Thanks to John Johnson for the Photographs.

Merry Christmas Christmas Lights Supported by Chadderton District Partnership. Chadderton Historical Society Chadderton Neighbourhood Police Team. Chadderton Band, Woodland Medical Practice, St Mark's Church. Doctor Kershaws, Floral Art Society. Chadderton Community Church. Henrich Tenants and Residents Association. Chadderton Primary Schools, Firwood & District Residents Association. ASDA, Hilltop Farm, J.W. Lees. Lifelong Learning. Chadderton Hall Park.

Proving very popular was the new Skating rink. Queues of young people waited to have their chance of 10 minutes skating on the artificial ice. School children from St Herbert's were the first to try this out, and soon the air was full of exciting laughter and high jinx as they tried to keep their balance on the unfamiliar surface. I think they would all agree that a good time was had by all.

Unusually, the Christmas Lights Switch-on was on the same date as Lancashire Day. Reports and images can be found on the News of the Year Page: http://www.chadderton2002.freeuk.com/newsflashesyear.htm  

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2008

  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.

 

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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.

 

 

 

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.