Saddleworth Independent has reported the dates for Christmas lights switch-on events in nine Saddleworth villages, with the first five all falling on Saturday, November 28. Delph starts with a procession at 4pm before its switch-on at 5pm, Denshaw runs between 5pm and 7pm, and Greenfield lights up at 6pm. Diggle and Dobcross also hold celebrations that day, though timings have yet to be confirmed.

The programme continues with Grotton on Sunday, November 29 at 6pm, Lydgate on Tuesday, December 1 at 6.15pm, Springhead on Friday, December 4 at 6pm and Uppermill on Saturday, December 5 at 4pm.