The Lions Club of 
		New Milton & District have today issued a Statement about the Lions New 
		Milton Christmas Festival, Parade and Lights Switch-On.
Due to the extremely high winds being forecast 
		for this Saturday and potential for heavy rain, the Lions Club of New 
		Milton & District has reluctantly taken the decision that The Lions New 
		Milton Christmas Festival, Parade and Lights Switch-On has been cancelled. 
		Whereas heavy rain can be managed to some degree, some forecasts 
		indicated gusts of wind of up to 50mph and this would obviously be a 
		very dangerous level. The safety of the visiting public is paramount for 
		us, and the ferocity of the winds are a concern to us for all elements 
		of our Event, including the Parade, hence our cancellation.
		
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