Press Release

Guildhall Square gets ready for big Christmas switch on

Monday 19th November 2007

There’ll be a hint of Christmas Magic in Guildhall Square this Wednesday 21st November as the city gets ready for Festive Time with the official Christmas Lights switch on.

Guest star this year will be Coronations Street’s Steven Arnold, better known as Ashley Peacock, who will perform the official duties alongside the Mayor. Speaking ahead of the annual family extravaganza, Steven Arnold said that he was looking forward to visiting the city.

“I am delighted to have been invited to the city to officially switch on the Christmas lights. This will be my first time to the North West and I’m looking forward to a great nights entertainment and of course, it’s not every day that you get the chance to meet Santa Claus in person!!”

Entertainment runs in Guildhall Square from 6.30pm - 8.15pm with music by city favourites The Chevy’s together with host BBC’s Mark Patterson. Special guests on stage also include Everest conqueror, Hannah Shields and the cast of the Millennium Forum’s Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime. Santa Claus will also be making his annual appearance ahead of the official switch on at 7.30pm.

The Christmas Switch on is one of a range of special events organised for families during the festive season and is the first event in the city's Festive Time campaign. For up and coming events and special shopping offers visit www.festivetime.com

Fantastic Festive Events

The Christmas Switch on is one of a range of special events organised for families during the festive season and is the first event in the city's Festive Time campaign. Forthcoming highlights include Choral performances at the Guildhall, the 10001 Santas Sponsored Walk, Ice Skating in Guildhall Square, special street performances supported by the Business and Cultural Animation Programme and a great choice of Pantomimes and Theatre. For up and coming events and special shopping offers visit www.festivetime.com or pick up a voucher available throughout the city.

The Festive Time campaign is set to profile festive events and unique shopping promotions in the city during the Christmas season, was launched today by campaign partners Derry City Council, Derry Visitor and Convention Bureau, Foyleside & Richmond Shopping Centres, City Centre Initiative, independent retailers, along with DoE Roads Service.

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