Newark Annual Christmas Light Switch-On to return
As to countdown to the festive season begins, the full itinerary for the Newark Christmas lights switch-on has been announced.
The town will see plenty of entertainment on Sunday, November 24, from 10am to 5.30pm, from mince pies and mulled wine to school choirs.
From 10am, the market, fun fair, and the Beaumond House Rudolph Rodeo will officially open, with a series of musicians and dancers taking the stage in front of the Newark Town Hall throughout the day, including:
• 10.10am-10.50am: School Choirs
• 10.55am to 11.15am: New Youth Theatre Newark
• 11.25am-11.55am: Newark and Sherwood Concert Band
• 12.05pm-12.25pm: Studio 2 Dance Academy
• 12.40pm- 1.10pm: Kooey
• 1.20pm-1.50pm: A J Dance School
•2.05pm- 2.35pm: Free Spirit
• 2.45pm- 2.55pm: Studio29 Performing Arts Academy
• 3.15pm: 3.45pm: Coldplay Tribute Band
• 4.05pm - 4.35pm: Fake it till you make it
• 4.55pm - 5.25pm: Band from County Hell
The moment that everyone had been waiting for is taking place at 5.25pm, the Christmas Lights spectacular.
There will be no fireworks display this year, however, an alternative finale is planed fo
Newark mayor Diane Ledger said: “It is a great event that draws a lot of people to the town.
“It’s lovely to see so many families having fun, and supporting the charities and businesses that have stalls on the market.
“I love the light switch on. I’ve been attending since I was a child and I still enjoy the atmosphere and entertainment that’s on throughout the day.”
Following the Christmas Light Switch-On, the market town will continue busy and entertaining during the festive period.
On November 24, on the first floor of the Buttermarket from 12noon to 4pm, people can meet the Sprit the White Wolf and Snow Queen and make their own festive decoration while enjoying Victorian Carol Singers.
On November 30, at 3pm at the National Civil War Centre, there is the chance to meet the museum curators and kick off the festive season with Christmas cream tea and a gallery tour.
On December 2, 4, and 10, Beaumond House Hospice Care will host its Light up a Life: Remembering Loved Ones event in Southwell, Newark, and Collingham.
From December 6 to 31, the Newark Palace Theatre will be hosting its annual panto season with Aladdin.
On December 7 the Newark Market Place will welcome the Christmas market from 10am to 4pm and the Santa Dash from 12noon to 1pm.
On the same day, the National Civil War Centre will host a family Saturday from 10am to 4pm with wreathmaking and festive family fun.
On December 8, the popular Steampunk Christmas market will return with 100 stalls, festive food and live entertainment and a torchlit procession at 4.30pm from Kirkgate to Market Place.
The much-loved Newark Parish Church Christmas Tree Festival will be taking place at the first floor on the Buttermarket from December 7 to 15.
On December 10, the National Civil War Centre will have an evening of talks about historical Christmas music at 7.30pm.
Newark and Sherwood District Council is offering free weekend parking at all of its owned pay and display car parks from November 24 to December 29.
It will also include free parking for Bank Holidays on Wednesday 25 December and Thursday 26 December.
