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so will there be any x factor acts on in the town centre

think that barnsley should spice it up a bit and have different genres of music, like heavy metal, punk, hardcore, so it is tailored for everyone not just fans of pop :)

This appears to be centered on younger children, what about older kids and teens? Perhaps council should have done bits for everyone?

not often I agree with the council but I do on this occasion. It costs money to put these events on and with the council having to lay off so many people its being socially conscious this year....well done

Andrew I kinda disagree with you, yes I realise it costs money, but with the right planning (ahead may I add) it would also be a good way to earn money... Good acts = good crowds charge for tickets food etc....

Mike the Knight ? presume if u are under the age of 6 u know who he is the night should be varied for all age groups doesn't have to cost alot just imagination everyone should be catered for...

I think the council need to have another rethink about the other age ranges across Barnsley.My niece is 13 and she doesn't want to go and stand in town just to see Mike the Knight....They should have a variety of acts for all ages...

It was really good at the metrodome last year a range of age groups and everyone having a laugh why not have it again ?? I agree with some of the other comments you cant just have it for little kids what about people inbetween??

pfft barnsley council going over board per usual a mean come on this happens once a year put some thought in to it at least god sake we drag kids art in freezing cold n its rubbish every year

Why carnt people just be grateful that the council is doing something. Dammed if they do, dammed if they dont comes to mind..

Why does the council have to spend any money surely they are skint?

If you all want to go to a show put your hands in your pockets and buy some tickets and stop expecting everything to come to Barnsley. There are other places out there besides this little backwater shanty town.

I dont see the problem in splashing at little extra when it boost business and brings money into the area. They should cater for all ages with a mix of acts and finally who wants a dressed up person pressing the button. Last years idea was best of using we are barnsley users to vote for that extra special person to push the button.
The town was packed, you could hardly move, the atmosphere was amazing and actually raises spirits all round during these difficult times.

Mike the Knight? Not really thought about, is it. What about one of our local sportmen/women? Someone local of whom we cherish would have surely been better that Mr Bloggs in an outfit... I find it cheap and tacky! I am sure someone better would volunteer...

my daughter took the grandkids to watch the switch on a couple of yrs ago they were 7,5 and eighteen months old and it was a total disaster there was a gang of teenagers at the side of them all acting about 2 of them fell on the baby in the pushchair and another knocked the 5yr old flying and she ended up with a nasty gash to her head the baby was screaming terrified and this gang thought it was funny it isnt safe to take young children any more which is a pity,you ask any teenager what they associate with christmas and i expect in the majority of cases they will say presents, ask any toddler and most will say santa and baby jesus, which i believe christmas is all about.in trying to accomodate everyone the kids who actually believe in santa are put at risk un suprisingly my daugther as refused to take the kids since