Christmas celebrations are on their way

As this year’s Christmas festivities rapidly approach, Westbury Town Council will once again promote and support an exciting programme of celebrations, events and activities throughout November and December.

Now in its eighth year, the ‘Christmas in Westbury’ programme will feature a range of major events, together with the promotion of all local community events and activities – a festive programme with something for everyone.

Details of all events will be published in the ever popular ‘Christmas in Westbury’ booklet which is widely distributed to every home in the local area from mid-November.

Mayor of Westbury, cllr David Windess said, “There are also lots of special events taking place over the festive period, starting with the Lights Switch On and Events Day on Saturday 23rd November. There is a Christmas Craft Fayre on the 30th November in the Paragon Hall, as well as many other festive events and activities which are all detailed in the booklet.

“I look forward to seeing you all at the Christmas Lights Switch On and let’s hope for dry weather!”

2013 highlights include:

• Friday 1st November, 2-4pm and Saturday 16th November, 10.00am–midday, Christmas Card Competition Special Craft Days at The Laverton in Bratton Road, Westbury. Free entry, no form required. Categories 3-5yrs, 6-8yrs and 9-11yrs. Entries must be submitted by noon on Saturday 16th November.

• Saturday 16th November: ‘Christmas Card Exhibition and Fancy Dress Competition’ 2.30-4.00pm at The Laverton. No entry form required for fancy dress. Categories 3-5yrs, 6-8yrs & 9-11yrs.

• Saturday 24th November -‘Street Event Day (Town Centre and Market Place) and Lights Switch On Event’ (High Street), 10.00am–9.00pm, with reindeer, Christmas penguins, fairground rides, inflatables, music, entertainments, Breeze FM, local craft stalls and hot food and drink, including hog roast, Churros and hot chocolate to name just a few.

FREE PARKING IN ALL WESTBURY CAR PARKS FOR THE DAY!

Lights will be switched on at 6.30pm, with Father Christmas, music, mince pies, mulled wine, entertainments and much more….

The fun fair in the Market Place will be open until 9.00pm.

• Saturday 7th December: ‘Children’s Xmas Party’ 1.00-4.00pm at Leighton Recreation Centre  – For children aged three-12 years, with those under the age of eight years to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Go-Karts (for age four and above). Activities, music, refreshments, entertainments, with Dave Hickory ‘Balloon Magician’, Tickets £3.75 from Leighton Recreation Centre, contact 01373 824448.

• Thursday 12th – Sunday 15th December – All Saints Church – ‘Christmas Tree festival’.

• Thursday 19th December – ‘Young Person Pool Christmas Party’ (Run by Westbury Youth Development Centre) 6–8pm at Westbury Swimming Pool. For young people in school years 6-9. Free of charge, but booking advised. Please ring 01373 822335.

For more information, please contact:  Amanda McCann on: 01373 822 232 – email: info@westburytowncouncil. gov.uk or visit: www.westbury towncouncil.gov.uk