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06.11.06

Spectacular Start to Christmas Countdown

This year’s Christmas town centre activities kick off in spectacular style on Thursday 16th November with an action packed switch-on event in Queens Square.

The event will take place from 6.00pm with a range of great entertainment for all the family before a group of Wrexham footballers, including captain Neil Roberts, help one lucky competition winner switch on the town centre’s Christmas lights. Evening Leader readers can win the chance to press the button in next week’s Evening Leader competition and will also win a signed Wrexham AFC shirt and other football goodies.

Crowds will be entertained by Tip Top Productions performing songs and dances from their Christmas pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and the synchronised lights switch on across the town is sure to get everyone in the Christmas mood. The event will take place on a specially erected stage in Queen’s Square and coincides with the start of the seasonal late-night shopping hours. Stores such as BHS and Marks & Spencer will be staying open to attract those early Christmas shoppers. Once the lights have been switched on there will be a spectacular fireworks display to bring the evening to a marvellous climax.

“It promises to be a great family evening”, says Kay Rickard, who has organised the event on behalf of the Economic Development Department within the Council. “The songs and sketches from the pantomime will really get people into the festive spirit while the climax of the lights switch-on and fireworks will certainly give the town a Christmas feel.”

The event is the first in a programme of Christmas events planned by the Council including a Victorian Christmas Market, children’s parties with Father Christmas, a Caribbean Christmas and an evening of Camels and Carols! All the events are planned for Thursday evenings to complement the late night shopping nights while most stores will also be opening on Sundays throughout the build up to Christmas. Full details of planned events can be obtained from the Events Team on 01978 292537.

Other events planned for the Christmas period are:

Thursday 16th November, Queens Square, 6 pm Christmas Lights Switch on.
Tip Top productions will entertain the crowds in Queens square with excerpts from their pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. After the show the Christmas lights will be switched on and this will be followed by a firework display.

Thursday 30th November 3 pm – 8 pm, Church Street and St Giles’ Churchyard
Victorian Christmas Market
Market Stalls will be selling Christmas crafts and goods, visitors will also be treated to carol singing and Victorian street entertainment.

Thursday 7th December, Queens Square, 6 pm Father Christmas Arrives and Opens his Grotto
A favourite with children of all ages when Father Christmas arrives in Wrexham. Live reindeer will pull him through the centre of town and the Grotto will be officially open for Christmas Business.

Saturday 9th December, Perelli’s Restaurant, Town Hill, Wrexham
Breakfast with Father Christmas
Children have the opportunity to meet and have breakfast with Father Christmas himself. Each child will of course receive a gift. Tickets priced £6.00 are available from Wrexham Tourist Information Centre, Lambpit Street, Wrexham. 01978 292015 and are on sale from 30th October.

Thursday 14th December, 6 pm – 8 pm, Queens Square for a Caribbean Christmas Party on the Square
Shoppers can take a break when Jamma’s steel band plays carols and Christmas music. There’ll also be an opportunity to try some Caribbean delicacies.

Friday 15th December, Wrexham Library, 4.00 pm
Tea and a Story with Father Christmas
Children can attend a tea party with Father Christmas who will also join them for a story. Each child will receive a gift. Children have the opportunity to meet and have breakfast with Father Christmas himself. Each child will of course receive a gift. Tickets priced £4.00 are available from Wrexham Tourist Information Centre, Lambpit Street, Wrexham. 01978 292015 and are on sale from 30th October.

Thursday 21st December, 5.30 pm, Queens Square Carols and Camels on a Winter’s Eve
Children will bring their lanterns into the Square then follow Three Kings as they ride their camels through town centre to St Giles Church. There will be a living crib and the evening will end with a carol service in the Church.

Christmas Events in Wrexham 2006

For further information please contact Kay Rickard on 01978 292536, or email: economicdevelopment@wrexham.gov.uk