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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.

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.

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.

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

  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

 

Town Hall, Chadderton

Friday 24th November 2006

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.

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Entertaiment before and after the switch-on was provided by Chadderton Brass Band, Baretrees Community Wind Band, together with raffles, nibbles, buffet and wine, generously provided by local communities listed below:

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 interrupting 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!

 

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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. 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.

 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!

  

Also Sponsors for the Chadderton Christmas Lights

Chadderton Cars. Middleton Road, Chadderton.

Swans Travel, Cobden Street, Chadderton.

Oldham Cabinets, t/a John's Kitchens, Stockfield Street, Chadderton.

Edelle Upholstery, Chadderton.

Fittons Upholstery, Chadderton.

Christine Dennis, Chadderton Area Committee.

 

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