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SAME DIFFERENCE MAKING A DIFFERENCE AT THIS YEARS WIGAN'S CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON!

Officials from Wigan Town Centre management, The Galleries and Grand Arcade who have joined together to organise this years Wigan town centre Christmas activities along with Rock FM, have announced a further celebrity act who will be switching on the town's lights.

Same Difference, finalists on X Factor 2007 will be the main star attraction on Thursday 20 November.

Same Difference commented: "We are delighted to be involved with this years Christmas light switch on event in Wigan Town Centre"

In addition, other stars participating in the switch on event include Wigan's own Luke Marsden - star of Big Brother 2008, Wigan's Got Talent winner Scott Chapman, stars from Wigan Athletic and Wigan Warriors and local school choirs in the "Choir for Christmas" competition.

Stars from Wigan Athletic and Wigan Warriors and Luke Marsden will also be available after the switch on event from 7.30pm until 8.30pm in both The Galleries and Grand Arcade for autographs and pictures.

Sunday 23 November, Wigan town centre will also be hosting a family Christmas event, featuring Santa and his reindeer parade. Entertainment starts at 11am in Market Place, with the parade starting at 1pm from Mesnes Park and will arrive at Market Place at 1.30pm. A whole day of family entertainment is scheduled.

Mike Matthews, Wigan Town Centre manager commented: "This Christmas, Wigan Town Centre, The Galleries and Grand Arcade have organised a wonderful family Christmas entertainment programme. We are delighted that Same Difference are joining in with Wigan Town Centre Christmas Light switch on events this year!"

CHRISTMAS 2008 WIGAN TOWN CENTRE EVENT INFORMATION

  • Christmas Light Switch On Event - Thursday 20 November, 5.30pm - 7.30pm, Market Place
  • Christmas Family Event - Sunday 23 November, 11am - 4pm, Market Place: parade leaves Mesnes Park at 1pm and will arrive in Market Place at 1.30pm
  • For further information, please visit www.rockfm.co.uk/wigan
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