Even with the torrential downpours, the Clitheroe Christmas Festival was anything but a washout!
Organised by members of Clitheroe Chamber of Trade and Commerce, they decided to go ahead despite another local Christmas Fair having to cancel due to the great British weather.
Daniel Williams, president of Clitheroe Chamber of Trade and Commerce, said ''The weather was awful, but we rearranged a few things and battled on and the day does go down as a success. Everyone who braved the weather enjoyed the event and the idea was to bring people into town shopping and if ever there was a day we needed that, it was this Saturday! I'd like to thank the whole team for all their efforts and everyone who came to support us on the day.''
The festival featured a visit from Father Christmas who was seen arriving on a train from Blackburn and Olaf, the much-loved snowman from the Disney film Frozen.
Entertainment was provided by a range of singers including Grace Davies, Arthur Geldard and Xanthe and James. Also braving the weather were Clitheroe Ukelele Band who performed close to the Rose and Crown pub on Castle Street, where refreshments in the form of a hog roast, mulled wine and mince pies were served.
The Atrium Cafe at Clitheroe Castle was home to Santa and his grotto for the day and Britain's Got Talent star Ella Shaw was in fine voice to sing Santa on his merry way at the end of the day.
The annual Walking Nativity from Clitheroe Parish Church to the crib at the castle gates was once again led by Rev. Andy Froud, who commented ''We thought long and hard about cancelling the Walking Nativity due to the dreadful weather. The alternative would have been to re-enact the story of Noah. As it happened, an amazing number of families appeared so I'm glad we kept to plan. I'd like to thank the team from the Clitheroe Chamber of Trade for all their hard work and for keeping the faith!''
Local pupils from St James's CE Primary School in Clitheroe and St Mary's RC Primary School in Langho provided carol singing throughout the day.
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