[Margaret Pilkington]

you don't have to go as far as Grassington for a Dickensian Market...Whalley has had one for years.....let's be different...a Victorian Market...hot chestnuts.....fire baked spuds....mulled wine, spiced ale(or sarsaparilla for the non drinkers). Carol singers...capes. lanterns....a whole different ambience. Knock fireworks on the head.....save the money for something else. Get local schools involved for the singing and the dancing.
Make it a night to remember.
I know it would take some planning, but we are a year away.......surely that is time enough to knock things into shape...to get people involved.