NEWS | Herefordshire market town cancels Christmas Lights switch-on event due to concerns over COVID-19 spread

A Herefordshire market town has taken the difficult decision to cancel its Christmas Lights switch-on event, due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19.

The following statement was issued by Leominster Town Council earlier today:

“Following concerns about rising cases of COVID-19, Leominster Town Council have made the difficult decision not to hold the Christmas Light Switch-On event planned for 27^th November.

“As space in Corn Square is very restricted, the well-attended Christmas Light Switch-On presents more of a risk than other planned events. The lights will still be on each evening from 27^th November until the 6^th January.  Leominster’s Victorian Street Market will be held on 11^th December, with the benefit of free parking in Herefordshire Council car parks.

“Also, the ‘Through the Wardrobe’ Event for Leominster children, will still take place and will be a ticketed event on 18^th December (tickets will be released shortly). In the week leading up to Christmas there will be a market in Corn Square on 21^st and 24^th December. Our  priority is to ensure the public are kept safe when attending events.”