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Report: Darwen Christmas Lights switch-on 2011 (From Lancashire Telegraph)
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Report: Darwen Christmas Lights switch-on 2011
6:43pm Sunday 20th November 2011 in Reviews and reports
SPECTACULAR Colin Hendry, holding granddaughter River
DARWEN was left 'just a little bit' disappointed today when singer Gina G dramatically pulled out of the Christmas light switch-on ceremony.
The pop singer was due to perform her latest single 'Next 2 You' but a family emergency forced her to cancel at the last minute.
Hundreds of people braved the cold weather to watch the annual festive parade in the town centre.
Ex-Rovers skipper Colin Hendry was on hand to save the day, signing autographs and flicking the switch.
A statement on Gina G's Facebook page said: "Just wanted to let everyone know that Gina has had to cut her promo tour short and fly back to LA today due to matters getting worse with one of her children back home."
Coun Stephen Potter said: "We were told the day before that she had to dash back home because her daughter was ill.
"If she has a family problem then we understand."
Coun Potter added: "Colin was very well recieved, he's still a town favourite."
Gina G rose to fame in 1996 after entering the Eurovision Song Contest with her number one hit 'Ooh Aah...Just A Little Bit.'
Comments(10)
sean_brfc
says...
7:14pm Sun 20 Nov 11
jonnyrotten
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7:46pm Sun 20 Nov 11
english rose 1
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11:33pm Sun 20 Nov 11
sean_brfc wrote:It didn't save any money as Gina G wasn't charging anything...
Hopefully that will have saved a bit of money. Colin Hendry is a far better attraction anyway, why didn't LET report that he would be there?
happycyclist
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7:23am Mon 21 Nov 11
allan1957
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11:13am Mon 21 Nov 11
happycyclist wrote:BAH Humbug
Who cares. Switching Christmas lights on is the biggest non-event of the year.
Twicki1
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4:06pm Mon 21 Nov 11
sean_brfc
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4:21pm Mon 21 Nov 11
Your ferret stinks
says...
6:55pm Mon 21 Nov 11
happycyclist wrote:C'mon happy you bang the drum about how darwen is trying it's best and how fantastic darwen could be then come out with this!! exactly what do you want from your town? everyone's trying their best and you throw a spanner in the works like this!
Who cares. Switching Christmas lights on is the biggest non-event of the year.
Cheer up lad there is light at the end of the tunnel unless you like being a Victor Meldrew
Walsh
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8:07pm Mon 21 Nov 11
happycyclist
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9:56pm Mon 21 Nov 11
Your ferret stinks wrote:I know. Sorry. I just think switching the lights on is no big deal anywhere, not just Darwen.
happycyclist wrote:C'mon happy you bang the drum about how darwen is trying it's best and how fantastic darwen could be then come out with this!! exactly what do you want from your town? everyone's trying their best and you throw a spanner in the works like this!
Who cares. Switching Christmas lights on is the biggest non-event of the year.
Cheer up lad there is light at the end of the tunnel unless you like being a Victor Meldrew
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