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Preston Christmas lights switch on: Coronation Street star announced as special guest

Preston Christmas Lights Switch on 2021 Pic: Michael Porter Photography The switch on takes place on the Flag Market on Saturday 18 November with a host of performances planned.

5 months ago
Preston Christmas lights 2022 switch-on date and time confirmed

Preston BID has announced the date and time for Preston’s Christmas light switch-on, with special guests confirmed today. The lights will be switched on Saturday, 19 November 2022, from 5.30pm […]

2 years ago
Cottam’s Tipping family reveal £16k total after Christmas lights fundraiser

When the Tippings turn their lights on, you know about it! A Cottam family known for their fundraising efforts have unveiled the final figure from their 2021 Christmas lights display. The Tippings, Mark, Nicola and sons Sam, 16, Joe, 15, and […]

2 years ago
In pictures: The Tippings switch on their magical fundraising Christmas lights in Cottam

Not even Storm Arwen could deter hundreds of people from turning out to celebrate what has now become for many the official start of the festive season in Preston – […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement ‘Courageous’ and ‘inspiring’ youngster Abigail is Preston’s Switch On Star

Abigail McKenzie Brave youngster Abigail McKenzie has been chosen as the winner of Preston’s Switch On Star competition. Together with the organisers of the Christmas Lights Switch On, Preston BID, we selected […]

2 years ago
We’re looking for someone to light up Preston

Are you our Switch On star In partnership with the organisers of the Christmas Lights Switch On, Preston BID, we are seeking nominations for a Proud Prestonian to switch on the city’s Christmas lights. The event, […]

2 years ago
Preston Christmas lights switch on 2021 details and timings confirmed

The Christmas Lights Switch On is set to return to the Flag Market on Saturday, November 20. The event will start at 5.30pm and last until 7.45pm. The event, organised […]

2 years ago
Tippings house returning to light up Cottam and encourage others to do the same this Christmas

When the Tippings turn their lights on, you know about it! Cottam is set to become Lancashire’s Christmas capital this year with a new campaign. For the last eight years, the suburb’s Tipping family home has been decked in thousands upon […]

3 years ago
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