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Issue 1294
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2nd November 2023
www.looklocal.org.uk
Local News
Countdown to Christmas The countdown to Christmas starts on Friday 17 November at Fox Valley in Sheffield with the return of its popular Christmas lights switch on event. The event, which attracted record-breaking crowds in 2022, provides a packed programme of festive fun for the whole family marking the start of the festive period. From 5pm the centre’s fountain area will transform into the main stage, hosting some top local performers presented by popular podcasters from the Laura & Becky Show. The official countdown will be at 6pm, bringing the Stocksbridge community together to collectively switch on the centres stunning Christmas lights. Back by popular demand, Spark LED Drummers will provide the grand finale with their spectacular street theatre performance closing the event. Claire Biltcliffe, Centre Manager for Fox Valley shopping centre, said: “We are so excited for this year’s Christmas lights switch on event. We want to invite the community to come together and
enjoy the free entertainment and festivities.” “Our stores will also be open late for anyone wishing to carry out some early Christmas shopping.” Alongside the live entertainment a festive market will be running from 4pm until 8pm with local traders selling baked goodies, sweets, handmade Christmas gifts and trinkets. There will also be a street food area featuring tastes from around the globe including woodfired pizza, crepes, Greek gyros and a BBQ unit. A bar in the market area will be provided for visitors to enjoy a mulled wine with the entertainment as well as traditional fairground attractions for children to enjoy. On-site restaurants will get booked up fast so we urge people to make their table reservations now. Sponsored by the centre’s onsite training company, Live & Learn Consultancy, the day will promise entertainment for all ages and tastes leading up to the big countdown and switching on of the centre’s Christmas lights display.
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