THE Brierfield Christmas lights will be switched on this Friday.

From 6.30pm in the centre of Brierfield there will be entertainment for all the family, including a traditional Punch and Judy show and a magic show.

Christmas carols will be played by Nelson brass band and the lights themselves will be switched on at 7.15pm, outside the town hall, by the mayor of Brierfield, Coun Qamar Shahzad.

Coun Shahzad said: “Our Christmas lights switch-on is always a popular event and brings all the community together.

“I’m very much looking forward to having the honour of lighting in Brierfield for Christmas.”

Coun Mohammad Hanif said: “Once again Brierfield Town Council has organised the Brierfield Christmas light switch-on. We hope as many local people as possible will join us for the event.

“This is their event to mark the start of the festive season in Brierfield and is set to be fun for all the family.”