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Aroundtown Magazine Nov/Dec 2023 edition

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FEELING FESTIVE<br />

Things to see and do at<br />

Barnsley Bright Nights<br />

Blackpool Illuminations<br />

Alhambra Shopping Centre<br />

From Blackpool to Barnsley, with<br />

replicas of TARDIS, dalek and<br />

1970s astronaut<br />

Ballad of Barns and Lee<br />

Glass Works Square<br />

Storytelling projected onto<br />

Cineworld frontage, with a poem<br />

by Ian McMillan<br />

Sunshine on the Fallen Tree<br />

Glass Works<br />

A light and sound sculpture in the<br />

form of a life-sized fallen ash tree<br />

STEM and Art Workshops<br />

Library @ Lightbox<br />

Friday: create your own<br />

handmade glow people.<br />

Saturday: Make an amazing crown<br />

of light from upcycled materials<br />

and LED lights.<br />

CineVelo: The Swinging ‘60s<br />

Parkway Cinema<br />

A digital reconstruction projected<br />

onto the walls of Eldon Street.<br />

Peek inside the cinema or revisit<br />

the old library via the original<br />

entrance to the Barnsley Civic.<br />

The Usherette<br />

Eldon Street<br />

A shadow theatre show featuring<br />

mice, mischief and mayhem<br />

On the Curled Clouds<br />

Barnsley Civic<br />

Interactive stormy sky inspired by<br />

The Tempest<br />

The Glasshouse<br />

Cooper Gallery<br />

Solar powered structure creating<br />

an ever-changing kaleidoscope of<br />

colour<br />

Magic of Middle-earth<br />

Workshops<br />

Experience Barnsley<br />

Make a dragon egg or light-up<br />

wizard wand inspired by the<br />

exhibition<br />

Light Looper<br />

Barnsley College<br />

<strong>Dec</strong>onstructed giant arcade game<br />

Christmas Tree Festival<br />

St Mary’s Church<br />

All beautifully decorated by local<br />

schools, charities and community<br />

groups from across Barnsley.<br />

BRIGHT NIGHTS<br />

IS BACK! 24-25 NOV<br />

Join us as Barnsley town centre is lit up<br />

on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 <strong>Nov</strong>ember<br />

with free fun for all the family.<br />

On Friday 24 <strong>Nov</strong>ember, we’ll switch on<br />

the Christmas lights in style, with The Glass<br />

Works Square bathed in a sea of light,<br />

colour and sound. Explore the town centre<br />

and discover interactive light installations<br />

at various venues.<br />

On Saturday 25 <strong>Nov</strong>ember, join the<br />

Barnsley Bright Nights parade. The<br />

illuminated parade will feature handcrafted<br />

lanterns and puppets, as well<br />

as street artist performers and dancers.<br />

Visit barnsley.gov.uk/events<br />

for more details.<br />

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