Community groups invited to make lanterns with a professional artist to carry in the Northern Lights Christmas Lantern Parade.

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Tameside Cultural Services, part of Tameside Council is looking for 10 community groups to receive a free lantern making session as part of our preparations for Northern Lights - Tameside Christmas Celebration on Saturday 19th November. As the Northern Lights event is based in Ashton-under-Lyne we're especially keen to work with groups based in Ashton and the surrounding area.

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At the one-hour long session a professional artist (at a date and time that suits you*) will run the workshop bringing all the materials for your group to create lanterns to carry in the parade. Each participant will be able to take their lantern home and then bring it to the parade.

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* The workshops must take place between 1-18 November 2022, so please make sure your group is available during this time period. And of course, most importantly that your group will be able to attend the Northern Lights event on Saturday 19th November.

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What you need to do

The sessions will be offered on a first come first served basis. If you would like to be one of the lucky groups involved please email events@tameside.gov.uk with the following information, as soon as possible:

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-         Name of group:

-         Where you meet: e.g. 4C Community Centre, Ashton

-         Name of the main contact person for the group:

-         Email of the main contact person for the group:

-         Phone number of the main contact person for the group:

-         Time and date of your regular meetings in November:

-         Venue Address:

-         Number of expected participants:

-         Will your group be able to participate in the lantern parade on Saturday 19th November? Yes/ No (Please delete as appropriate)

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To find out out how else residents can get involved in Northern Lights click here.