Talgarth Christmas Lights
Last updated: 24 November 2005
Every October, a band of volunteeers gets together in Talgarth to plan the town's annual display of festive lights. Find out more by clicking through this series of photos and captions sent in by Adam, one of the local volunteers...
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Talgarth
Mike, the switch on this year will be on December 1st at 6pm. More info can be found on their website.
Mon Nov 19 09:36:21 2007
Mike Parry, Rhyl
Could You Give Me The Date And Time Of This Years Christmas Light Switch On,Also A contact Number?
Sun Nov 11 18:31:35 2007
Abi. Talgarth
So what if Rhayader has all that you still have nothing on Talgarth.
Thu Sep 6 11:28:39 2007
A .Price
Talgarth Lights Swith on
Saturday 25th November 6pm in Town Square
Father Christmas on his sleigh
The Prince of Wales Marching Band
Mince Pies and Mulled Wine
Childrens Disco
Some of the best lights in the area.
Mon Nov 20 10:14:48 2006
Catherine Lea from Rhayader
Interesting photos from Talgarth, but did you know about Rhayader's Christmas tree? We also have people putting up the lights in a similar way each year, but the special thing about the tree, is that it is the largest MANHANDLED tree in Britain. The 'team' meet at Rhayader clock early on the first Sunday in December. Then set off up the Elan Valley to cut the tree. The Elan Valley Rangers, pick out the tree in advance, and the team, (some have done it for 30 years or more) cut it down, load it onto a tipping trailer these days, pulled by a tractor instead of horses, and come back in triumph to the centre of Rhayader around 10:30 to 11:00am. The trunk is then trimmed to fit the socket, by the expert chain saw man, and then the community watches and cheers them on as the ropes are tied and 'everyman' is 'roped in' to hauling the tree up and into place! It is quite a spectacular event! well worth waiting around until midday or so, to see and join in. It really begins the Christmas Season. Literally, Everyone Pulling Together! There is a great community spirit in Rhayader, even we incomers are included and made to feel welcome.
Mon Oct 31 13:32:32 2005
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