11th - 12th December 2009
Photo gallery
Nicky Bomby, a talented local photographer, took some great shots of last year's event (despite the atrocious weather !). Check them out in our photo gallery. Thanks Nikky.
Website update
The Candlelit Dartmouth website has recently undergone a major update. Check it out for all the latest information on this year's event.
Lantern workshops
We have exciting plans for the lantern procession this year and will be basing it on the theme of "the river". This means that we can expect shaped lanterns of fish, boats and whatever else inspires our lantern makers. We are in the process of holding lantern-making workshops in the local primary schools and have also held a public workshop at Dartmouth Community College. See our "Lantern workshops" page for further details.
Fundraising auction
Our fundraising auction, held on 3rd November at Cafe Alf Resco, was once again a tremendous success - raising over £2,500 towards the funding of Candlelit Dartmouth. Many thanks to all those who attended and contributed so generously to our cause. Thanks also to NIck Crosley whose auctioneering skills played a significant part in achieving our total. Check out the "Fundraising" page for more information on our fundraising events and activities.
Candlelit Dartmouth commemorative mug
Local artist Simon Hart has used the skyline of the centre of Dartmouth, including St Saviours Church, the Boatfloat and the Royal Castle, as the inspiration for a delightful specially-commissioned Candlelit Dartmouth mug. These are expected to be extremely popular. You can buy them from the Candlelit Dartmouth stall in Avenue Gardens on both Friday and Saturday, and you can choose whether to have yours filled with mulled wine, or sweeties. See our "Mechandise" page.
Procession assembly point, route and timing
It's all change this year ! The procession starts slightly earlier at 5.30pm and from the Old Market. More details on the "Events timetable" and "Procession route" pages. More information for lantern bearers can be found on our new page entitled "Info for lantern bearers".
Candlelit Dartmouth is an initiative originally conceived by the Dartmouth Chamber of Trade and is promoted by Born Hectic Events.
Images courtesy of Dave Cawley, Sarah Duggan, Helen Lloyd & Steve Thomas.
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