West Bridgford’s annual Christmas Lights Switch On event takes place on Saturday November 22 from 11am to 6pm, bringing a full day of free festive fun with music, entertainment and a new indoor Christmas market!
Visitors can enjoy the seasonal festivities along Central Avenue from midday and browse a wide range of delicious food and drink stalls.
The celebrations will lead up to the countdown to the lights switch on at 5pm by the Mayor of Rushcliffe, accompanied by festive illuminations and entertainment.
There are no fireworks this year.
The day will feature live entertainment and performances from local choirs, schools, and community groups, creating a wonderful atmosphere for all ages.
The indoor festive market will take place at Lutterell Hall on Church Drive from 11am to 4pm and showcase a variety of stalls from local and regional businesses, offering a chance to buy a range of seasonal treats to put a smile on the face of a friend or loved one.
Lutterell Hall stalls and stage programme
Indoor stalls at Lutterell Hall include:
LiLi Loves Will, Brockleby’s Pies, The Beeston Brownie Company, Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese, Hanwell Wine Estate, R&G Thai Curry Paste, The Friary Drop In Homeless Charity, KaRoza Art Studio, St Giles Preschool, Penelope Knitstop, Scarlett Creates, Doops Crafting, Statement A Jewellery Design, Hazel Atkinson Jewellery, Hickory’s Smokehouse, Crown Honey, Bracken and Bloom and Mabel and Audrey’s Mobile Munchies.
Lutterell Hall performances on stage include*:
11.45am – Plumtree Voice Ensemble
12.30pm – Nottingham High Infant and Junior School
1.30pm – St Edmund Campion Year 3 and 4 Choir
*Subject to change
Central Avenue stalls and stage programme
Outdoor stalls along Central Avenue include:
Paddington’s Waffle Station, Nocona Gelato, La pitta/The Greeks, Yello Yard, Nina Pizza Notts, Thirsty farmer Cider, Vegetarian Rasoi, PORCO, Boxed Drinks Ltd – Coffee Trucks, The Lazy Fox Gifts, Heavenly Horsebox, Poblano Eatery, Syiok-Lah, Ghakarna, Dirty Chicken and Holbakes.
Event goers can also enjoy family-fun activities including an inflatable ice hockey game by the National Ice Arena, Santa’s Grotto and face painting.
Central Avenue performances on stage include*:
12.20pm – Plumtree Juniors
1.30pm – Nottingham High Infant and Junior School
2.15pm – St Edmund Campion Year 5 and 6 Choir
3pm – Sandra Taylor School of Dance
4pm – Matt Chapman Live Music
4.45pm – Countdown to Christmas Lights Switch On and illuminated finale
5.30pm – Matt Chapman Live Music
*Subject to change
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Transformation, Leisure and Wellbeing Cllr Jonathan Wheeler said: “There’s just one week until our annual Christmas Lights Switch On event! A wonderful way to start the festive season and will see West Bridgford light up!
“This year, we will be hosting a new indoor festive market at Lutterell Hall so that visitors can enjoy exploring seasonal gifts, treats, and crafts, come rain or shine! It will be the perfect opportunity for some early Christmas shopping!
“There will be plenty of live music from our talented local community groups, schools and choirs performing Christmas classics throughout the day followed by the mayor’s countdown to the lights switch on.
“This magical event is not one to miss so make sure you join us next Saturday November 22 and for family-friendly activities, festivities and cheer!”
