Lamplighter Festival this Saturday
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
23rd November, from 5.30pm, Todmorden
There has been a fantastic response to the open workshops with well over 220 lanterns made so far in Hebden Bridge and Todmorden.
Photo: Paul Clarke
"Workshops on Sunday were at capacity, it was so brilliant to see so many people getting excited about the event", Hannah Merriman, Handmade Parade Co-Ordinator told the HebWeb.
There are still opportunities to make a lantern in Hebden on Wednesday 4-6pm at the Handmade Parade workshops, or at Tod High on Thurs 4-6pm. All welcome, entry by donation, suggestion £5 per lantern.
Photo: Paul Clarke
Student poi performers, torch lit belly dancers, fire professionals, amazing illuminated artwork, street bands and a night market will be taking place Saturday from 5.30pm onwards in Todmorden. Parade route map is here
and the programme of street entertainment here.
Photo: Paul Clarke
Anyone wanting to find out more, volunteer to help make the magic happen or get a last minute stall should contact Hannah on info@handmadeparade.co.uk.
See also:
HebWeb News: Lamplighter Festival (29 Oct 2013)