On Thursday 8 November I took the tram into town after work and met up with Marian, Sue and Brad and Marian's workmates Libbie and Dave, for the switching on of the Manchester Christmas lights in Albert Square. The actual switching on was preceded by some singing, dancing and pantomime acts (Dick Whittington and Cinderella). I didn't know any of the local celebrities up on stage, but we all had a good time. And the lights were activated to great fanfare and fireworks, as shown in this video clip:
