We may have only just packed the Halloween decorations away and emerged from bonfire displays – but we all know what’s next up…
Christmas is peaking from around the corner and engineers have already been pinning up lights across Gedling borough in preparation for the switch to be flicked.
Various events are already planned and being promoted across the area where the official arrival of the festive season is accompanied by dancers, musicians and choirs all making us feel Christmassy.
We have compiled a list of the events on the calendar.
Arnold – Friday, November 22 @The AMP – 4.30pm
The Christmas Tree Light Switch On takes place on Friday 22 November from 4.30pm, outside the AMP building in Arnold town centre. There will be performances from local schools and choirs, street entertainers and even a visit from Santa!
A special festive market will also take place along Front Street on the day, from 12 noon until 7pm, organised by AMP Live, with over 20 traders selling gifts and festive food.
An indoor festive craft fair at Arnold Methodist Church will be open on 22 Nov from 5-7.30pm, with stalls selling cards, crafts, festive food and gifts. They also have a Christmas craft fair on Saturday 23 Nov from 10am-2pm.
The Christmas tree lights will be switched on by the Mayor of Gedling, Councillor Ron McCrossen and the Youth Mayor, Stella Clarke at 6.30pm. It will be followed by a lantern parade with the Can Samba troupe along Front Street to Eagle Square from 6.45pm. Santa will be on site from 4.30pm with Arnold and Mapperley Rotary.
A number of local businesses, including several at the AMP building, will be staying open late this evening. Visit Arnold Post Office at The AMP for a complimentary helium balloon on the evening of the light switch on.
Stage timings
- 4.30pm – Robert Mellors Primary School
- 4.55pm – Arnold View Primary School
- 5.15pm – Coppice Farm Primary School
- 5.35pm – Pinewood Infant School
- 5.55pm – Flying High ‘Cast of the Wizard of Oz’
- 6.10pm – Ernehale Flying High Academy
- 6.30pm – Switch On with the Mayor and Youth Mayor
- 6.45pm – Gedling Fun Chorus
The compere for the Switch on event is the Youth Mayor, Stella Clarke. Please note, all timings are approximate and are subject to change.
Mapperley – Sunday, November 24 @The Precinct -12pm
There’s a great line up of entertainment planned to celebrate the lights being switched on We also have a great variety of stalls, including food, local crafts and charities.
Come along from 12pm till 6pm for a fantastically festive afternoon in to the evening.
Carlton – Friday, November 29 @ Carlton Hill – 5pm
Carlton Hill Lights switch on.
– Santa by Carlton Rotary Club
– Stage Acts (Choirs, Bands, Community Sing Along, Dancing, Musical Theatre)
– Over 35 stalls (Food, Drink & Goods)
– Street Performers by Dice and Balls
The tree will be switched on at 6pm.
Food & Drink Stalls will be:
* Little Big Sicily
* Falafel Baffel
* Sweet Loaded Pretzels
* Paddington’s Waffle Station
* Cloddy’s Coffee
* Pizza Mici
* Jos Tasty Creations
* Jodie Maes Kitchen
* Just Delicious
* KRB Indian Street Food
Goods stalls will be:
* Deb’s Creations
* B.E.S.T
* NZ Creations
* Timbercraft
* Lincoln Green Brewery
* Help Animals UK
* Aid 2 Gambia with kids light up toys
* Radcliffe Donkey Sanctuary – Prize every time tombola
* CHAG Stall with an Adults only tombola with alcoholic prizes
* Crazy Nanny Crafts
* Emma’s Pocket Money Toys
* Miniminglets
* Designer Art by Jacquie
* By Mli – Custom Tops
* Edwina Kung
* Blissfully Fragrant & Fragrance Effect
* Vurona Trinkets
* Vindra’s African Gems
* Malcs Balloons
* City Hub Ukraine
* Slimming World Carlton
* Age Friendly Carton
* King George V Park
* White Tiger Kickboxing
* Simply Dance
Netherfield – Friday, November 29 @ St George’s Centre -2pm
Netherfield Christmas light switch on event will take place at St George’s Centre between 2-6pm
There will be a Christmas market, raffle, festive food & drinks, Netherfield Junior School choir performance,
The Lights are being switched on at 4pm.
Santa visiting from 4.30pm.
Calverton – Friday, November 29 @ Calverton Square – 3pm
The Calverton Christmas light switch on will be held on Friday, November 29.
Those popping along can enjoy a free ferris wheel, merry-go round again and performances from school choirs and Carlton Brass Band.
Gedling Village – Friday, November 29 @ Miners’ Memorial
Gedling Village Christmas Tree Lights Switch-on will take place on Friday, November 29.
It starts at 6pm at Miners Memorial, Main Road and will be followed by refreshments in All Hallows Church
There will be singing by All Hallows School Choir and a visit from Santa
Ravenshead – Saturday, November 30 @Village Hall – 4.30pm
Ravenshead Village Christmas Lights Switch on takes place from 5pm at the Village Hall, Ravenshead
The Lantern Parade will leave from the Sherwood Ranger at 4.30pm, go up Church Drive and then to the Village Hall in time for the Lights switch on at 5.00pm.
Santa Claus will be making a special visit with a gift for all the children.
There will be a licenced bar, live Music a carol sing-a-long and festive food.
You can find out more details about the planned celebrations on our new events page
