WITH this year’s Christmas festivities rapidly approaching, Westbury Town Council will once again promote and support an exciting programme of celebrations, events and activities throughout November and December.
Now in its seventh 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.
Westbury mayor, cllr Sue Ezra said, “It’s Christmas time again in Westbury and this year we are starting a little earlier than usual. As usual we are having the street event and our Christmas lights switch on, but this year we are holding both events on the same day, Saturday 24th November.
“It will be a time for everyone to get together and enjoy a wonderful time, finishing with the switch on. Events will continue from then until Christmas Eve so let’s hope that everyone has a fantastic time whether in Westbury or the surrounding villages. As Mayor, I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous New Year.”
2012 highlights include:
Saturday 17th November – (2.30-4.00pm) The Laverton – ‘Christmas Card Exhibition and Fancy Dress Competition’ No entry form required for fancy dress. Categories 3-5yrs, 6-8yrs and 9-11yrs.
Saturday 24th November – (10.00am – 3.30pm) High Street, Town Centre and Market Place – ‘Street Event Day’ – reindeer, Christmas penguins, fairground rides, inflatables, music, entertainments, hot food and drinks and Artisans’ Christmas Market.
(5.30 – 6.30pm) High Street – ‘Lights Switch On Event’ – lights will be switched on at 6.30pm, 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 8th December – (1.00-4.00pm) Leighton Recreation Centre – ‘Children’s Xmas Party’ – for children aged 3-12 yrs. go-karts, activities, music, refreshments, entertainments, with Dave Hickory ‘Balloon Magician’, tickets £3.
Friday 7th – Sunday 9th and Friday and Saturday 14th and 15th December – All Saints Church – ‘Christmas Tree festival’.
Wed. 19th December – (7.00 – 9.00pm) Westbury Youth Development Centre – ‘A Christmas Party’ – for young people in school years 8 and above. FREE OF CHARGE.
For more information, please contact: Amanda McCann on: 01373 822232, email westburytc @btconnect. com or visit: www.westburytowncouncil. gov.uk
