Lantern parade to launch Telford & Wrekin Olympic and Paralympics celebrations
A Lantern Parade, through Telford Town Park, is set to mark the launch of Telford and Wrekin’s celebration of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games during February half term.
Described as a magical ‘torch’ lantern parade the event will take place on Friday 17 February, 6pm -7.30pm and will include a spectacular fireworks display to music.
Telford & Wrekin residents will be able to enjoy a host of events and activities across the borough through the year with the lantern parade being the first chance to soak up the atmosphere and get involved.
The Parade will start outside Telford Library in Southwater Square at 6pm. There will be sound and lighting effects along the route thanks to Scadge Studios, a creative media company based in Hortonwood, who are sponsoring the event and a spectacular fireworks display to music to conclude the evening.
Free ‘torch lantern’ making workshops will be on offer across the borough in the run up to the event. All materials to make and decorate ‘lanterns’ will be provided and artists will be on hand to show people what to do. Places at library workshops are limited and must be booked in advance at individual libraries. All other workshops are ‘drop in’ sessions.
The workshops are on:
Saturday 4 February
Cosy Hall, Water Lane, Newport, TF10 7LD
1pm to 4pm
Friday 10 February
Hadley Learning Community, Waterloo Road, Hadley, Telford, TF1 5NU
4pm to 7pm
(Workshop part of the Waking the Dragon, Chinese New Year Celebrations)
Saturday 11 February
Sutton Hill Community Centre, 103 Southgate, Sutton Hill, TF7 4HG
1pm to 4pm
Wednesday 15 February
Telford Library, St Quentin Gate, Town Centre,TF3 4JG, 01952 382915
2pm – 2.45pm
2.45pm -3.30pm
3.30pm – 4.15pm
4.15pm– 5pm
Thursday 16 February
Madeley Library, 21 Russell Square, Madeley, TF7 5BB, 01952 382950
2pm – 2.45pm
2.45pm – 3.30pm
3.30pm – 4.15pm
Friday 17 February
Meeting Point House
1pm to 4pm
Local sports clubs and community groups who would like to make larger structures representative of their sport or club are also invited to get involved.
Groups wishing to attend a workshop are requested to contact Janice Williams, Arts & Events Officer, for further information and to advise which session they will be attending. Email artsandculture@telford.gov.uk or call 01952 382366.
Cllr Arnold England, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Well-being, said: “This is an event not to be missed. The park will come alive with light, sound and the magic of torch lanterns. This is a real family, fun evening and marks the start of a year of events that will bring culture, sport, dance and drama opportunities to everyone.
“Attend one of the workshops and make your free torch lantern and pick up your battery powered light and then meet us at Telford Library in Southwater Square for the lantern Parade on the 17 February.”
For further event information visit www.telford.gov.uk/lanternparade email artsandculture@telford.gov.uk or call 01952 382366.
