Bandon Christmas Lights - Updates as of Wed. Nov 28th.
The countdown has begun,
Anyone travelling throughout the town can now see what we boasted about a while ago ... We can now see a little excitement throughout the town and both young and old alike are looking forward to the lights being turned on.
Don't forget that there is much more than lights coming on .... even already, the sense of pride in the community and a willingness to participate is again coming to the fore ... long may it continue.
The financial support by both public and retailers has been great but every little bit more helps.
We have a range of activities taking place for the day. These include:
Relocating the farmers market to South Main St from 10am to 5pm.
Bandon Library having a special extended story time from 11.30am to 12.20pm plus the usual reading support session from 3 to 4pm
Having a stage with music, DJ and activities at Ballymodan / Western end of South Main St starting at c. 2pm.
Mr & Mrs Claus arriving at c.2.30 pm and distributing goodie bags from c.3pm
Local talent performing their various skills and talents at various locations throughout the town. (Please note that these events are weather permitting and while the times and locations will be posted once ready, they are all subject to change ..... sorry about the inability to be definite at this stage but there are so many things changing that we must leave things 'til the last minute to be fairly sure.)
Official ceremony starting at c.4.30pm with the lights coming on at 5pm.
With events similar to this, we become familiar with hearing the words 'We'd like to thank' .... At this stage people usually 'switch off'. Those who have contributed to making this event a success deserve much more than just a few words.
A wise man once said ... 'You live in a community, you gain by being part of a community and it is right that you give something back to the community'.
To the many groups have have already helped and are about to do so, it is a credit to you and your colleagues / family / mentors that you have helped to make a difference and improve the quality of life for others. (For some reason people like to talk about the negatives and not give credit when it is due)
We know what these community orientated people are doing ................doing a top-class professional job!
Thank you in advance to the groups helping out ... these include: The Scouts, Guides, FCA, Red Cross, Foroige, Gardai and many others who I'm forgetting already.... apologies but I promise I'll get them all!!!
Well done to the firms who are taking part in different ways on the day.
Here's to a great and memorable day ..... let's just hope that the weather forecasters have managed to call this one incorrectly and that we'll have good weather as opposed to the expected gales and showers.
See you on Saturday,
TC
Anyone travelling throughout the town can now see what we boasted about a while ago ... We can now see a little excitement throughout the town and both young and old alike are looking forward to the lights being turned on.
Don't forget that there is much more than lights coming on .... even already, the sense of pride in the community and a willingness to participate is again coming to the fore ... long may it continue.
The financial support by both public and retailers has been great but every little bit more helps.
We have a range of activities taking place for the day. These include:
Relocating the farmers market to South Main St from 10am to 5pm.
Bandon Library having a special extended story time from 11.30am to 12.20pm plus the usual reading support session from 3 to 4pm
Having a stage with music, DJ and activities at Ballymodan / Western end of South Main St starting at c. 2pm.
Mr & Mrs Claus arriving at c.2.30 pm and distributing goodie bags from c.3pm
Local talent performing their various skills and talents at various locations throughout the town. (Please note that these events are weather permitting and while the times and locations will be posted once ready, they are all subject to change ..... sorry about the inability to be definite at this stage but there are so many things changing that we must leave things 'til the last minute to be fairly sure.)
Official ceremony starting at c.4.30pm with the lights coming on at 5pm.
With events similar to this, we become familiar with hearing the words 'We'd like to thank' .... At this stage people usually 'switch off'. Those who have contributed to making this event a success deserve much more than just a few words.
A wise man once said ... 'You live in a community, you gain by being part of a community and it is right that you give something back to the community'.
To the many groups have have already helped and are about to do so, it is a credit to you and your colleagues / family / mentors that you have helped to make a difference and improve the quality of life for others. (For some reason people like to talk about the negatives and not give credit when it is due)
We know what these community orientated people are doing ................doing a top-class professional job!
Thank you in advance to the groups helping out ... these include: The Scouts, Guides, FCA, Red Cross, Foroige, Gardai and many others who I'm forgetting already.... apologies but I promise I'll get them all!!!
Well done to the firms who are taking part in different ways on the day.
Here's to a great and memorable day ..... let's just hope that the weather forecasters have managed to call this one incorrectly and that we'll have good weather as opposed to the expected gales and showers.
See you on Saturday,
TC
posted by visitbandon at
11/28/2007 07:50:00 p.m.
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