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Clitheroe traders plan a Christmas cracker
TRADERS in Clitheroe are working hard to make Christmas shopping in the town the brightest and best ever!
Shoppers can enjoy all the festive fun, musical merriment and food tasting feasts with a fun-filled Christmas in Clitheroe shopping experience, as well as late night Thursday and Sunday openings next month.
The countdown has begun to the celebrations, which will be kick-started with an official festive lights switch-on ceremony to be performed by popular local restaurateur and one of the country's top celebrity chefs Nigel Haworth, from Northcote Manor.
Organised by Clitheroe Chamber of Trade and Commerce, the special event, which is believed to be the first of its kind for Clitheroe, will be held on Tuesday, December 1st, between 4 and 6 p.m. at the Castle Gates area, with Nigel, pictured, flicking the switch to turn the festive lights on at 5 p.m.
Mr Nigel Pratt, the chamber's president, is delighted with the full on festive plans for Clitheroe this year. He said: "The chamber's members have worked very hard to present an interactive and fun-filled shopping experience and really enhance the atmosphere in the town centre over the Christmas period.
"A high-profile and very imaginative Christmas in Clitheroe campaign has also been developed, aimed at encouraging more people to shop and enjoy the very best of Clitheroe and maximise every opportunity to showcase our beautiful town.
"We are delighted that Nigel Haworth is performing the official switch on and there will be live music, complimentary mince pies and fun entertainment organised during the afternoon. Everyone is welcome to come down to join in so don't miss out, come to the Castle gates and countdown to Christmas in style.
"The Atrium Caf, based at The Castle, will also be open and serving mince pies, mulled wine and festive fun so there is plenty to do for everyone."
Mr Pratt, who runs Clitheroe Travel, revealed free parking on the town centre short-stay car parks for Saturdays in December has been secured. The car parks are free on Sundays and after 6 p.m. on Thursdays for late night shopping.
He added: "We are also delighted to announce that the town's traders and businesses have joined forces to ensure that we are all open simultaneously for late night Thursdays and Sundays throughout the Christmas season.
"We empathise and understand the ever changing needs and demands of today's busy consumers and are consciously adapting to their shopping requirements.
"Clitheroe will be buzzing with lots of great atmosphere as many shops will be hosting special demonstrations, festive food tastings, free gift wrapping and each week there will be a selection of choirs by candlelight, bands and live street entertainment to keep residents thrilled throughout each late night Thursday."
Meanwhile, as part of the campaign, the town's shop front windows have been transformed into stunning works of art.
Shoppers and visitors to the town centre have been stopping in their tracks to admire the beautiful and intricate artwork by one of Europe's top window dressing and art display teams, who have customised many of the town's high street shop windows with their breathtaking and stunning Christmas-themed scenic paintings and artwork.
In addition, the chamber has also produced 20,000 Christmas in Clitheroe shopping guides to be distributed free to residents in the Ribble Valley to actively encourage people to shop and dine in Clitheroe.
"This year we wanted to maximise every opportunity to raise positive awareness of Clitheroe town centre and ensure Clitheroe remains a top destination and shopping choice for the people of Lancashire and beyond," Mr Pratt commented. "Clitheroe has so much to offer and the selection of top quality stores and unique shops, boutiques and beauty parlours, our iconic market, state-of-the-art live entertainment venues, historic attractions, award-winning cafes and stylish restaurants are a Christmas shopper's dream.
More details about the campaign will appear in the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, but anyone requiring further information about the activities planned can log onto www.clitheroeinbusiness.co.uk
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