December 10th 2014 was the second occasion that the people of Six Bells met for a Lantern Parade along the pathway to Guardian, the Miners' Memorial.
It was a fine cold evening with plenty of warm scarves and furry hats, but best of all, many many smiling faces. A brass band greeted the crowd as they arrived at the statue and everyone joined in with well-loved Christmas Carols.
Hot soup was handed out to everyone and children enjoyed decorating gingerbread biscuits. A little Christmas shopping was done at other stalls around the site and at Ty Ebbw Fach Heritage Centre and the Cafe.
Bethany Chapel organised an outdoor Nativity Play with an unusual theme of Health & Safety around the stable and Bethlehem.
Both Santa and Mother Christmas enjoyed time with the children and many families will have photographic proof that they met Santa.
A wonderful friendly evening which I hope will be repeated for many years to come. Well done everyone who helped to make it a success.
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