Benidorm actor and 80s singer to switch on Leyland’s 10th anniversary Christmas lights

Crowds at the 2023 Christmas Lights Switch On and festive market on Hough Lane Pic: Paul Heyes

Benidorm star Tony Maudsley and singer Nathan Moore will be the special guests turning on Leyland’s Christmas lights for 2024.

Celebrating its tenth anniversary and hosted by South Ribble Borough Council in partnership with Leyland Town Team, the event will take place on Saturday 30 November.

Sponsored by Brian Pilkington Estate Agents, it promises to be a fun day for all the family with Christmas market stalls, a fabulous line up of entertainment and more, leading up to the main event taking place at 5.30pm.

Tony Maudsley as George Shuttleworth in Coronation Street

Caroline Wolfenden, Director of Change and Delivery at South Ribble Borough Council, said: “We’re delighted that this fabulous event will return for 2024 to get the Christmas celebrations started in Leyland.

“We work in partnership with Leyland Town Team to deliver an event that not only provides a fantastic day for all but also supports local businesses who benefit from the footfall. We’re really looking forward to seeing everyone enjoying the day.”

Martin Carlin, Chair of Leyland Town Team, said: “Who would believe we’re 10 years on. As a great partnership with South Ribble Borough Council, we have delivered and created this event to which we look forward to many more years to come. Let’s all come together and make this a year to remember.”

In addition to the special guests, there will be stage entertainment from 3pm, featuring artists from the last ten years of the event.

There will also be a variety of Christmas market stalls including street food and drink, as well as children’s attractions and rides. Leyland’s United Reformed Church will also be open with stalls, crafts, and Christingle.

Free parking will be available for the event on King Street, Sumner Street, Churchill Way and Ecroyd Street car parks.

The local Leyland Cross Christmas Light Switch on will take place the night before on Friday 29 November from 5.30pm to 7.30pm with free refreshments and mince pies available in St Andrew’s Church.

For more information, visit the Discover South Ribble website or follow social media channels @southribblebc.

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