Join Refurbs Buckley for the ‘Light Up Our Town’ Lantern Parade! The community of Buckley is invited to come together for a fun filled evening at the ‘Light Up Our Town’ Lantern Parade, taking place on Tuesday 29th October 2024 from 6:00 PM.
The event will commence at Refurbs Repair and Reuse centre, located on Brunswick Road, and promises to be a celebration of creativity and community spirit, and promoting sustainable practices.
As part of our commitment to engaging the community, we are offering a limited number of free lantern-making workshops on a first come first serve basis. Lanterns for the parade are to be made from recycled and sustainable materials. These workshops are available to interested community groups and will provide all necessary materials and guidance to create beautiful lanterns to take part in the parade. Refurbs Repair & Reuse centre will also be hosting two lantern making workshops for the local community to attend on Saturday 26thand Monday 28th October. On Saturday 26th you can meet and join resident artist Zoe Matthews in making the large signature lanterns.
Amanda Barr - Events Lead for the Lantern Parade said
“It is fantastic to be able to bring this new and exciting event to Buckley Town, celebrating the local community, culture and heritage and promoting a message of sustainability for future generations. We hope with the support of the local community and businesses the event will be a great success”.
The event is funded by UK Government Share Prosperity Fund and Flintshire County Council but to make this event a true success, we welcome and need additional support through sponsorship. Local businesses and groups have the unique opportunity to sponsor one of our larger artist-made lanterns, which will be a central highlight of the parade. We would also like to thank the Blakemore Fund, SPAR, Brunswick Road for supporting our lantern making workshops.
Booking is essential for all workshops via events@refurbs.org.uk. You can register to attend the parade via Eventbrite or by emailing events@refurbs.org.uk. Registration is required to ensure numbers and safety measures are met.
Join us in lighting up Buckley and creating a memorable evening for all! For more information or to book your place in the parade or workshop, please contact Amanda at events@refurbs.co.uk or visit our www.refurbs.org.uk. For additional information and updates, follow us on socials @RefurbsBuckley
Want to make a lantern at home - download our simple guide HERE