Old Town Christmas Lights '09

Join in the fun on Wood Street at the big 'Switch On'

 

Ho, ho ho in Old Town: one of the biggest community events in Swindon

A big crowd is expected in Old Town this Thurday for the 2009 Old Town Christmas lights switch-on.

 

Former Town star Don Rogers - 40 years on from Swindon's biggest triumph at Wembley - is the guest of honour, and will be on the plunger to illuminate Wood Street and the surrounding area at 7pm.

 

Taking place on Wood Street kicks off with entertainment from 6pm.

 

Late-night shopping

 

Late night shopping will available in Wood Street and Godwin Court from 6pm-8pm .

 

 

6pm - Robbo the clown

6.20pm - Howard Taylor welcomes everyone

6.25pm - Muddles and the Wyvern Beauties

6.30pm - Mad hatters Tea Party with Tanwood

6.35pm - Success Martial Arts at Christmas

6.45pm - The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe - Empire Theatre Co

6.59pm The big countdown with Town Crier Fred Ferris

7pm - LIGHT SWITCH-ON with Don Rogers

7.05pm - Father Christmas will arrive on his sleigh

7.15pm - Male Choir

7.20 - Fire Jugglers