The streets of Glascote Heath are set to be lit up with festive cheer – and everyone is invited to join in.

Organisers are hoping that the community will come together for Glascote Heath’s first-ever Christmas lantern parade, which is being held on Thursday December 15.

People of all ages are being invited to take part in the festive procession, which is due to start from the Sacred Heart RC Church in Silver Link Road at 4.30pm. It will wind its way through the estate, before arriving at St Peter’s Church in Hawksworth at around 6pm, where there will be light refreshments available for those who have taken part in the parade.

A shorter route may be taken if the weather is poor on the evening of the procession.

Anyone who would like to come along and take part in the parade is being invited to come along to Sacred Heart Church just before 4.30pm and to bring their own lantern. Sure Start Children’s Centre is supporting the event and will be running a lantern-making session before the event from 3.30pm, which is open to everyone.

Examples of lanterns which are easy to make can also be seen at Glascote ARCH in the library and at St Peter’s Church, where anyone wanting to join the lantern procession can pick up inspiration.

So bring along your lantern and join in the fun!

For more information, contact Stuart Etheridge at Glascote ARCH on 01827 254933 or 07891 052164, or by email on glascotearch@hotmail.co.uk