West Bridgford’s free Christmas Lights Switch On from 12pm to 6pm today Saturday November 23 is going ahead as planned with the effects of the forecasted Storm Bert in mind.
A festive day with music, entertainment and stalls still awaits on Central Avenue in the town with a possible adjusted programme in light of higher winds and rain predicted for most of the day.
Carefound Home Care in West Bridgford are lead sponsors for the event and visitors can still enjoy seasonal festivities, browse food, drink and gift stalls and enjoy street theatre entertainment and live music.
The big countdown to the lights switch on takes place at 5pm by Mayor of Rushcliffe Cllr Andy Brown, accompanied by a grand finale of low noise fireworks.
The National Ice Arena will be supporting the event for a third consecutive year and visitors can take part in their free inflatable hockey activity.
Registered Branch Manager at Carefound Home Care in West Bridgford, Ian Bignell added: “We are proud at Carefound Home Care to be the lead sponsor for this year’s Christmas lights event!
“As a local provider of outstanding home care to older people, we work closely with the local community supporting clients with a range of care needs and partnering with other local professionals including the Rushcliffe Dementia Action Network (RDAN).
“This event is a great opportunity to celebrate the festive season with our clients, their families and our wider Rushcliffe community.”
Operations Manager at the National Ice Centre Ryan Rathbone added: “The National Ice Centre is thrilled to once again be a sponsor of the West Bridgford Christmas Lights Switch-On.
“This event is a wonderful tradition that brings the community together, and we are proud to be a part of it. We look forward to another magical evening of festive fun.”
Local choirs, schools and community groups will be performing on The Croquet Lawn followed by the big countdown to the lights switch on at 5pm by Mayor of Rushcliffe Cllr Andy Brown, accompanied by a grand finale of low noise fireworks and live music from local performers Lady Rose Duo.
Performances on stage include*:
12pm – Plumtree School
12.45pm – St Edmond Campion
1.45pm – Liberty Singers Choir
2.45pm – Rock Choir
4pm – Lady Rose Duo
4.45pm – Countdown to Christmas Lights and Finale Fireworks
5.15pm – Lady Rose Duo
*Subject to change
The market will showcase over 30 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.
Stalls include:
Food and drink: Vegetarian Rasoi, Dougnotts, Snail and Rabbit Loose Leaf Tea, PORCO. Ruddington Arms, A & A Events Co Ltd, The Beeston Brownie Company Ltd, Brockleby’s Pies, Yello Yard, Falafel Baffle, Acropolisfoods, Heavenly Horsebox, Shio Street Food, Boxed Drinks Limited, Hanwell Wine Estate and more!
Gifts: Just Jo Design, The Pet Pantry Ruddington, The Lazy Fox Gifts, West Art And Glass, Inspired with Love Cards & Gifts, KaRoza Art Studio and more!
• Newark: Christmas lights switch-on and market cancelled due to Storm Bert
