The Rock Shopping Centre in Bury is on the hunt for "local heroes" to switch on this year's Christmas lights.
The shopping centre will host a community Christmas concert and lights switch on event on Saturday, November 9.
The event, running from 3pm to 5pm, is being organised in partnership with Roch Valley Radio to bring the community together for a festive celebration.
And The Rock is searching for "local heroes" to help switch on the Christmas lights.
The countdown will take place just before 5pm, and the chosen heroes will have the honour of lighting up The Rock for the Christmas shopping period.
Nominations can be made on The Rock's website from Friday, October 4, with a deadline of Friday, October 25.
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The Rock's centre director, Arnold Wilcox-Wood, said: "Last year’s Christmas lights switch on event was a huge success and we’re thrilled to be hosting it again.
"In 2023 our local hero was Les Edwards, chairman of Seedfield Sports Junior Football Club, who was chosen following a nomination campaign where we received 95 submissions.
"We were overwhelmed with nominations in our search for a local hero – choosing just one person was tough.
"So, this year, we’ll be choosing multiple local heroes to help us light up Bury at our community Christmas concert and lights switch on.
"Whether they're a volunteer, teacher, emergency services worker, or somebody who has done something outstanding in the community, you can nominate your local hero to switch on the Christmas Lights at The Rock.
"This event is all about the community and celebrating our rising stars, our charity partner Secret Garden - Hoyles Park and a local heroes.
"We’re thrilled to be hosting this ‘new look’ event for a second year and can’t wait to kick off the Christmas season."
The event will be held on a stage in St John’s Square, in front of The Range, and will feature groups from the Carol Godby Theatre Workshop, Bury Music Service, and performers supported by Liv’s Trust.
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