Santa helps light up Dinnington

SANTA will lead the way through Dinnington town centre as he helps to kick-off the Christmas light switch-on celebrations.

The festival will run from 6pm to 9pm on Wednesday, November 26.

The Mayor of Rotherham will officially switch on Dinnington’s Christmas lights and open the festivities.

Santa will leave St Leonard’s Church at 6pm and travel to the Lyric Theatre via Laughton Road led by Dinnington Brass Band.

There will also be a fun fair and stalls inside the theatre and along Laughton Road for all the family to enjoy.

The Mayor will also announce the winner of the best dressed shop window between 6.30pm and 7.30pm.

The street will be closed from 2pm and will re-open around 10pm.