The Thornton Festive Lights switch was flicked on at the Shopping Centre on Victoria Road East last Tuesday at 4pm. The lights were switched on by the winners of the competition in Thornton Primary Schools. The school choirs also provided lots of carol singing.
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The Marsh Mill tree all set for the Switch-On
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The crowds turned out early ahead of the Switch-On event
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The Marsh Mill tree all set for the Switch-On
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Carols were sung by school choirs
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Full of festive sparkle
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The Mayor and Mayoress are joined by Jenie Phillips and children who entered a competition to switch on the lights