Press release
Date:12/12/2016
BARNSTAPLE TO HOST FIRST LANTERN PARADE IN TOWN CENTRE ON THURSDAY
Barnstaple Town Centre Management, in conjunction with North Devon Theatres, are excited to announce that a Lantern Parade that will take place this Thursday coinciding with the town centre’s late night shopping.
The Lantern Parade will begin at 6pm from Green Lanes and thanks to sponsorship from the Tesco Barnstaple stored, prizes will be awarded to the best lanterns on the night: 2 x £50 Tesco gift cards, 2 x food hampers as well as a turkey and chocolate hamper ready for Christmas.
Workshops have been taking place throughout December at Unit K9 (Opposite Topshop) that have seen many coming along to make their own lanterns ready for the parade; this has seen people of all ages come together and represent the community spirit within Barnstaple.
Cancer Research Relay for Life Teams will be joining the parade with their Candles of Hope; paying tribute to those whose lives have been affected by cancer by decorating candle bags with poignant messages of remembrance and celebration.
After the parade, candles will be displayed at The Square for a short celebration ceremony, it’s an event not to be missed!
Dan Fowler, Store Manager at Tesco Rose Lane said: We are very pleased to be supporting Barnstaple’s very first lantern parade and we can’t wait to see all the differently decorated lanterns. I’m sure the lucky winners will definitely enjoy the prizes we have donated.”
Kevin Moyle, Manager at Tesco Extra on Barnstaple Retail Park said: “Our community is important to us, as such we are very pleased to be supporting the Barnstaple Lantern Parade, especially as it is for Cancer Research UK. I’m sure it will be a great event for all involved.”
Hannah Harrington from Barnstaple Town Centre Management has said “We’re excited to be hosting Barnstaple’s first Lantern Parade, it’s the perfect way to get in the festive spirit whilst celebrating the fantastic work of Cancer Research UK; a charity close to so many of our hearts.
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Amy Paternoster on 01237 403764 / 0845 544 2566or email amy@bluefrogmedia.co.uk
Note to Editors:
If you would like to decorate a bag for Cancer Research they can be collected from the workshop or by contacting them on their Facebook page ‘Relay for Life NorthDevon’.
Alternatively, instructions on making your own lantern at home can be found at www.barnstapleitsamust.co.uk
About Barnstaple Town Centre
Barnstaple Town Centre Management (TCM) is a partnership between North Devon Council, Devon County Council, Barnstaple Town Centre, the police, the marketing bureau and the private sector. TCM has a membership of over 50 businesses. Barnstaple TCM is responsible for a wide range of activities including marketing the town, publication of guides, managing local events, Barnstaple BID, Barnstaple Safer Business Scheme as well as consulting the business community on how to make improvements to the town. TCM aims to drive footfall, increase visitors and create a thriving and attracting town within North Devon.