Hundreds expected for Burning the Clocks (From The Argus)
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Hundreds expected for Burning the Clocks
11:10am Wednesday 21st December 2011 in News
Hundreds of school children take part in the Burning the Clocks event every December 21
Hordes of people are set to “summon the sun, embrace winter and celebrate the passing year” at this year’s Burning The Clocks.
Established in 1995, the event combines a family solstice lantern parade with a fire and fireworks show.
Organisers say Burning The Clocks is a “unique community event that brings the whole city together to mark the shortest day and ushers in the new sun”.
The parade will leave North Street at 6.30pm tonight and should arrive at Madeira Drive at 7.15pm, finishing at 8pm. This year the parade route will be: North Street, Ship Street, Bartholomews, East Street and Madeira Drive.
For the best viewing position, go straight to Madeira Drive and watch the parade arrive.
Do not wait in New Road to watch the parade as this is the assembly zone for 1,000 participants and there is no extra space.
Disabled audience members will have access to the participants viewing area.
On arrival at Madeira Drive, ask a steward to direct you or follow the parade to the finale site gates.
The spokesman said: “Burning the Clocks needs your support.
"This much loved local event relies on the support of local businesses and individuals to continue.
“This year we are asking everyone who participates and watches the event to donate £1 by texting the word ‘sameskyclocks’ to 70100 thereby securing the event for next year.”
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Comments(10)
Artificial
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12:58pm Wed 21 Dec 11
Archie Bun wrote:After reading the article three times I can't see where is says only a few hundred are expected. Hundreds, hordes and 1,000 participants yes, but a few? I expect to see hundreds of people there tonight, probably thousands but I won't be counting them individually.
If it brings the whole city together how come only a few hundred are expected?
Stop being such a misery.
Archie Bun
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1:04pm Wed 21 Dec 11
Artificial wrote:Try reading the headline.
Archie Bun wrote: If it brings the whole city together how come only a few hundred are expected?After reading the article three times I can't see where is says only a few hundred are expected. Hundreds, hordes and 1,000 participants yes, but a few? I expect to see hundreds of people there tonight, probably thousands but I won't be counting them individually. Stop being such a misery.
Artificial
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1:12pm Wed 21 Dec 11
Archie Bun wrote:Which also doesn't say 'a few'.
Artificial wrote:Try reading the headline.
Archie Bun wrote: If it brings the whole city together how come only a few hundred are expected?After reading the article three times I can't see where is says only a few hundred are expected. Hundreds, hordes and 1,000 participants yes, but a few? I expect to see hundreds of people there tonight, probably thousands but I won't be counting them individually. Stop being such a misery.
Miserable.
Almighty Sky Pixie
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2:00pm Wed 21 Dec 11
Perhaps wider participation could be sought from council or transport bosses within such an event?
Captain Gardiner
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2:27pm Wed 21 Dec 11
kkj
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3:22pm Wed 21 Dec 11
Daggoo
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5:22pm Wed 21 Dec 11
kkj wrote:HAHA! Excellent and so so typical of these sort of events and this nonsense in particular.
Note to organisers: This year's solstice is tomorrow.
antzinpanz
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6:01pm Wed 21 Dec 11
Daggoo
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5:50am Thu 22 Dec 11
antzinpanz wrote:No! it should be Gram if you are looking for a comparison to Ounce. Try very hard to keep up at the back.
I blame Nick Clegg, immigrants, the French and any one trying to have an ounce of fun, or should that be kilogram as we are in Europe?
I see Clocks and Lanterns ablaze like the moon and I Howl,
Never mind the Hippies, Cyclists and Veggies, What about the Wise Old Owl
Archie Bun says...
12:44pm Wed 21 Dec 11