CROWDS will gather at Earlestown Town Hall to watch the switching on of the Christmas tree lights on November 22.

The tree has been donated by the Newton Rotary Club and the lights were supplied by the borough council.

The lights will be switched on by Rotary President Tony Chandler and Father Christmas at 4.15pm. Carols will also be sung by children from Manor Primary School.

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