Christmas At Westhoughton
On Saturday 30th November, Westhoughton Town Council put on a Christmas Event for the Town to enjoy. Father Christmas was at the library in his Grotto, local community stalls were in the upper library telling people about the work they do in the community, we had Bethel Crowd and Wingates Band in the Carnegie Hall doing performances, a Mystery Word competition which meant participants had to go into local businesses to find letters to make a phrase. Mill Street had fair rides and a food truck provided by Mr Silcock. Lots of businesses got into the spirit with special offers and decorating shop windows.
Our thanks to the Bolton & District Photography Group for the photo’s they have provided of the day, there are still some more to come of children visiting Father Christmas.
Wingates Band playing for Father Christmas arriving at the Library on Saturday 30th November.
Father Christmas Meeting with the Mayor of Westhoughton, Cllr Neil Maher.
Lovely drawings from Children to Father Christmas. Father Christmas has taken the back to the North Pole but allowed us to copy them before he did.
The Mayor visiting some of the information stalls held in the upper library.
Bethel Crowd during their performance and with the Mayor at the end.
Wingates Band during the performances at Carnegie Hall.
The Mayor of Westhoughton, Cllr Neil Maher, getting out and about visiting local traders, the rides at Mill Street and with visitors to the event.
Father Christmas with his Elf and the Mayor of Westhoughton making their way to the Carol Service
Father Christmas arrives with the Mayor of Westhoughton, Cllr Neil Maher, Elf Helper, Pauline Rowley, also pictured MP Phil Brickell, Mayoress of Westhoughton, Cllr Linda Maher, Deputy Mayor, Cllr Gillian Wroe and Reverend Carol Pharoah from St Bartholomew’s Church with Pastor Glen Atkinson from Cornerstone Church.
A great turnout from the Community of Westhoughton for the Carol Service.
Elf, Pauline Rowley, got the crowd going with a bit of dancing, many thanks to the Choir of Westhoughton for leading the Carol Concert and staff and pupils at The Gates Primary school for their participation also.
As the night draws to a close the lights shine brightly.