Huge turnout for Ruthin Lantern Parade

More than 1,200 people took to the streets of Ruthin to celebrate the start of the festive season with a flickering procession of 300 lanterns. Led by a giant 'Rudolph' reindeer lantern pulling Father Christmas' sleigh, children and adults walked together, carrying glowing handmade lanterns, from the town's historic gaol to its picturesque square. The lanterns were all crafted by local ... [More]

Lantern workshops light the way to a spectacular Christmas in Ruthin

The community of Ruthin are being invited to learn how to craft lanterns for what promises to be a stunning start to this year's festive season. On December 2 a flickering parade of around 150 lanterns, carried by the children of the town, will snake its way through from Ruthin Gaol up to the town's famous square. And on November 26 a free workshop, open to all-comers, will help to create ... [More]