The big switch, back on Last year, compromised by COVID-19,
There will be music
Father Christmas turned on the Christmas
It wouldn’t be a Diss Christmas lights switch-
lights under the cover of darkness. His
on without a suitable soundtrack. Which is
only witnesses were his elves, reindeer
why singers and strummers are also on the
and someone in a pirate hat who looked
guest list. There will be a colourful mix of
suspiciously like the previous mayor. As
live music to keep even the coldest toes
we know, Santa loves the limelight, so he's
tapping. From festive folk to pop, if you’re
delighted to be able to perform in front of
askin’, we’re dancin’.
a huge crowd (you!) this year. He’s put the date and time in his diary – Saturday 27
Mince pies and more
November, 12 noon to 6pm. He’s set his
Santa’s
sleigh sat nav to ‘Diss Market Place’. And
belly
he's invited all his friends. Let’s look at the
needs to
line-up…
be filled. And you
The panto’s coming (oh yes it is!)
know how
Stars from The Corn Hall’s Christmas panto
he likes his
‘Snow White’ (which starts on 18 December)
sherry. So,
have their invite. And they’re already busy
top of the guest list are his favourite food
preparing for the ball. Look-out for Snow
and drink folk. From locally brewed beers
White, the wicked stepmother and a
and mulled wine to wood-fired pizzas, jacket
reasonable number of dwarves. They’re
potatoes and doughnuts, why wait for
looking forward to meeting you. Just don’t
Christmas lunch?
Photo: Lucy Kayne
take an apple from any of them! Fun for all the family Diss has got talent
And if that wasn’t enough, there’s a fun fair
A TV and
at Mere’s Mouth and a free ‘Search for the
comedy
Stable’ event at the United Reformed
favourite’s
Church. Want to meet the big man? Santa
also on the
will be welcoming guests in his grotto
list. Hosting
throughout the event.
the event and
Lights on at 5.15pm
performing on the day, is Norfolk local and
And finally, the big switch-on. Setting off
Britain’s Got Talent success, Ben Langley.
from Bressingham, the steam museum’s
Ben scored a hit with Mr Cowell and his
vintage fire engine will transport Santa
panel of star-studded judges on Britain's
along Mere Street to Diss Market Square for
Got Talent in 2018. And we’re sure he’ll keep
the 5.15pm switch-on.
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Happy Christmas!
