Eastwood Xmas Lights - 2008-11-25

It's  bigger  and  better  than  ever  and  this  year  the  Eastwood Christmas  Light  Switch  On  Event
promises  to out shine all  its rivals on Tuesday 25 November.   As well as all  the  traditional switch on activities  from carols singing  to a  lantern parade,  this year's event boasts  ‘Santa's Express' a land  train  that will be stopping  to pick up passengers at points throughout Eastwood from outside the library, Alexandra Street and at the Craft Centre Workshops.   
 
The main stage attraction will  thrill all  fans of  ‘High School Musical' with a high energy one hour tribute show dedicated to that and other recent movies.  For the more energetic the under 8's can enjoy  our  Christmas  themed  bouncy  castle  while  those  over  10's  can  have a go on a Rodeo Reindeer.    
 
Bjorn, a life sized Polar Bear and his herder Ursula will be taking up residence on their iceberg in ‘The  Library  - Acoustic Lounge Bar'  alongside actress  Joanna Wells who will  be  telling  ‘Snowy Tales'.   
 
With new partners and sponsors on board  there are  lots of new attractions.    IKEA have provided £2,000  worth  of  sponsorship which  has  helped  towards providing  the  more  adventurous programme.
 
Local Groups and charities are also benefiting from an improved event and all charity stalls will be in covered market stall at various venues across Eastwood.  The Eastwood Phoenix Band will be entertaining crowds outside the library at 6.15pm and 8.00pm for two half hour slots and ‘Churches Together' will sing traditional Christmas Carols from 7.15pm to 7.45pm.
 
The  now  traditional  lantern  gathering  will  once  again  take  place  in  the  Square  at  6.30pm  with lanterns on display  from Eastwood Junior School and Eastwood Comprehensive School, as well as those made by families at the lantern making workshops on Saturday 22 November at Plumptre Hall.   

This  year  the  lantern making  has  been  sponsored  by  ‘Stax  in Store' who  have  provided  all  the lights for the lanterns free of charge.  While at the Library visits Santa in his Magical Ice Kingdom with  free gifts  for all children which have been sponsored by Midlands Coop and  just so people don't get bored waiting Magician Don Chambers will be providing the entertainment.
 
Many  of  the  craft  centre workshops  will  be  open  and visitors  can  drop  to  make Christmas decoration with Anna Roebuck or paint a pot at ‘Dolly Doodles'.  Last but not least young and old will enjoy a visit to the Fairy Grotto at the DH Lawrence Birthplace Museum.
 
The event will take place on Tuesday 25 November along Eastwood high street (Nottingham Road) from 6.00pm until 8.30pm.  A road closure will be in place from 6.00pm until 9.00pm from The Sun Inn to Plumptre Way. 
 
Broxtowe Borough Council and Eastwood Town Council  jointly  fund  the event with contributions from the Eastwood Town Centre Management Group, Eastwood Business Forum and IKEA, as the main event sponsor.  Special thanks this year also to ‘Stax in Store', Midlands Coop and Holland's Fun Fairs.
 
For  more  information  about  this  event  or  to  book  your  place  on  one  of  our  lantern  making workshops contact 0115 917 3695 or email arts@broxtowe.gov.uk

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Other Events from Ilkeston

• Make Your Own Xmas Lantern
• Bonfire and Firework Display
• Heanor Road Closures for Remembrance Sunday
• Heanor's Neighbourhood Panel Meeting
• SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SERVICE

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