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Thanks for that,just been listening and it's made me all tearfull

Thanks Rachel

Well Ann says' nice photo with it.Poor girl hadn't read all the paper yet,and I was making her read it out to me.There was more about Gareth doing the lights again,I think that was another article,says they are shutting the roads by the square,they did that last year

I have just been talking to Anne Gates,who has arrived in Bradford from Devon and bought the T&A.She tells me Gareth is mentioned in an article,with a pic of him at This Years Bradfords Bravest Awards. Pop star Gareth Gates has spoken of his former school friend Chantelle Bleau ,as her memorial fund prepares to host a national conference. Chantelle Bleau from Little Horton Bradford died of a heart attack in 1997,after inhaling gas from a lighter refill. The 16 year old was a class mate of Gareth's at Dixon City Of Technology College.On Friday a conference highlighting the danger of inhaling toxic substances will be hosted at The HanoverHotel ,Bradford,by The Chantelle Bleau Memorial Fund,and the charity Solve It. Gareth said,"Chantelle was bright,bubbly and full of fun and her death came as an emotional shock to all her school friends.I have fond memories of her,but keep thinking what an appalling waste of a young life it was,when she died, I'm full of admiration for Chantelle's family setting up this charity,and for all the staff and volunteers who gave so much dedication, and time to making people aware how serious the problem is" Anne says the line up for the lights are mentioned in the T&A,mentioning Gareth again Love Heather

Thanks Maggie and Snowdrop,I have recevied my CD's this morning .I am listening to the Pop Idol CD and it is wonderful ,just playing it for the second time as I love it

Hi Emma,I was there for 20 past two last year.There were just a bunch of dedicated fans already in the queue.It doesn't get really busy till tea time,but they only allow 1,000 in the square then the barriers are put up.But I would be there by three if you don't mind the waiting to make sure of getting in near the front.It's great at the front,as the stage isn't far from the crowds

Hi Cat,great to see you on here.I remember I sat with you on the train last year going home from the Lights.I knew you were a Gareth fan when I saw your red ribbon Hope to see you again,it 's going to be brilliant

Lovely to see you here GG fan,and thanks for the yummy pic of Gareth. I hope you manage to sort out your problems with Pulse Radio Hazzy The report of Gareth appearing at the Bradford Lights is in tonight T&A,I've asked hubby to buy me one on the way home,but they have just a snippet on line,the full report will be online later Gareth is back for festive switch-on The city's Christmas lights will be switched on by Bradford's Gareth Gates, it was announced today. And alongside Gareth at the annual event in Centenary Square will be Bradford Bulls captain Robbie Paul and stars of this year's Pantomime at the Alhambra Theatre. It is the fourth year in a row that Gareth - originally from East Bowling - will have headed the celebrations. The full version of this story is in this evening's Telegraph & Argus, and will appear on the website later tonight.

I think Gareth may sing a medley of Christmas songs.maybe all of Silent night.I'd like to hear a bit more of Gareth singing 'I wish it could be Christmas every day'as performed at Pop World last Christmas.It will be live on Pulse Radio which you can hear o-line

The Buzz-showbiz news on Pulse Radio,have announced the Christmas Lights switch on news,naming Gareth amongst others attending

Hi gazfan glad you like the boards We are all having trouble with ggates tonight,they are so slow

Welcome to the boards Gazfan

It's a good job you can come on here then Ann.Thankgoodness for these boards.It's all very exciting,we are going to see Gareth and he is going to sing looking forward to meeting you Ann fir the first time

You've made me and a lot of people very happy today Janice.I wonder what Gareth's festive set will be?I'm so excited,see you there

Thanks I have ordered mine

Think I told YOU that Khelde

I thought when Janice phoned they said Gareth wasn't headlining this year .

Well it still has this on the Pulse site. Bradford Christmas Lights Centenary Square, Bradford Thursday 18th November An evening packed with entertainment to get Bradford in the festive mood. We'll be live in Centenary Square to flick the big switch and get the seasonal glowing going They do have a lot of local things,like someone from the pantomine,can't remember who is on this year.Some very stompy looking local dancers,dressed up Christmassy.Fun and games.They also usually have the winning local rock band from a comp to perform at PITP.Then last year it was Phixx,Cleo and Gareth.It did sound like they were having someone headlineing this year,and it deff wasn't Gareth,then lights switch on then Fireworks. Wendy did say he was deff going to be there,but things can change,but I am hopefull

I'm sure Gareth will have Bradford marked in his diary,he seemd pretty determind to be there.But nothing has been written in stone.I'm thinking Pulse Radio will start advertising once they have Halloween out of the way,but we do know that Gareth isn't headling this year as usual.I hope we don't get someone we'd rather not see

Also someone at Pulse Radio,told someone it looked like Gareth was going to be there.

Have you seen on gg boards,Laura'sMum has posted that she has been intouch with Bradford Information Centre who say as far as they know Gareth isn't going to be there.She is asking which part of Bradford Council,confirmed it? I thought it hadn't been confirmed officiallyv ?until Snowdrop posted The Gareth Mail ?

I agree Hazzy about thse boards being a good back up.The slow gg boards are driving me mad

I can't wait Janice ,but don't think I could handle you as well

Last year it rained early on,and the kids didn't like my brolly,it was wetting them.Then it warmed up and I ended up holding all the young fans hats,gloves and scarves

I'm sure you wont miss your Train Ann,I think it's brilliant that you are coming all the way from Devon to see Gareth at the lights.I'm looking forward to meeting you there