December 2, 201312 yr The Choice will be announced on the Night, so make sure your down the market place for the night. It is an event that you don't want to miss.
December 3, 201312 yr Author And that's it! The voting has now closed for this year's Bedlington Christmas lights switch-on. Thanks to everyone who voted - an amazing 3742 votes! We'll find out the winner on Thursday.
December 3, 201312 yr The mystery deepens.The lights go on via wi fi from the comfort of the Red Lion table ?
December 3, 201312 yr Author Of all the days................!!!!!!!!!! http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2656039
December 3, 201312 yr Light Snow starting for the Light switch on will be great, it is in the forecast so it must be true .
December 4, 201312 yr So Tim Healy switched the lights on in Ashington.Guess we all have to wait with excitement for tomorrow in Bedlington.
December 5, 201312 yr Just heard Lights Switch On postponed until Monday! Same times? Is that confirmed? If you're quick I'll send an updated bulk mail and update the news story.
December 5, 201312 yr Author This off their website GGGG The switch-on will now take place on MONDAY 9TH DECEMBER, from 4:30pm - 7:30pm. Please spread the word!
December 5, 201312 yr A day to remember, sadly not for the Bedlington Christmas Lights.The river Tyne has burst its banks, it seems the Court House has been evacuated.
December 5, 201312 yr Author A day to remember, sadly not for the Bedlington Christmas Lights.The river Tyne has burst its banks, it seems the Court House has been evacuated.As has North Ridge and Ridge Terrace!
December 5, 201312 yr The weather must be keeping everyone in the house Malcolm, have you noticed how many are online just now?
December 5, 201312 yr Live power cables down in Ridge terrace, is anyone hurt Malcolm.Has it all been sorted out or are you all still evacuated.How about our old school at Westridge.
December 5, 201312 yr I've been stood beside this tree in the market place since 5 pm , its now nearly 9;45 pm and somebody has just told me theres no switch on , I just thought it was a crap turnout !!!
December 5, 201312 yr Live power cables down in Ridge terrace, is anyone hurt Malcolm.Has it all been sorted out or are you all still evacuated.How about our old school at Westridge.North Ridge and Ridge Terrace were back to normal by 2.30pm Nobody was hurt and business was as normal at the school.
December 8, 201312 yr The tension is mounting!Who will switch on those lights, will the weather behave.
December 8, 201312 yr Dare I turn up ? was stood there on my own frozen stiff on Thursday. Brian, the Red line wouldn't let me in cos I was shaking too much and couldn't hold a drink without spilling it . The local kids were jumping on my back too see who could stay on the longest .
December 9, 201312 yr Author Dare I turn up ? was stood there on my own frozen stiff on Thursday. Brian, the Red line wouldn't let me in cos I was shaking too much and couldn't hold a drink without spilling it . The local kids were jumping on my back too see who could stay on the longest . Think you should Keefy, you might get a pleasant surprise!
December 9, 201312 yr Author So what time is the switch on tonight? Parade starts about 3.30pm-4.00pm, entertainment after that. Switch on was going to be 7.00pm and I think it still is.........
December 9, 201312 yr Author If you want to watch the lantern parade it will be leaving Morrisons car park at 4pm - walking up past the library and doctors then up to big roundabout at Wetherspoons then turning left down Front Street down to Market Square. Big Bedlington Terrier and 50 lanterns. If you want to join in and carry a lantern be at Morrisons at 3.45
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