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The Cheltenham Trust has announced its “Season of Joy” for the festive period, with a host of events across the town promising something special for every resident. The charity – which looks after some of the Regency town’s most cherished culture, sport and leisure venues – has planned a “bigger-than-ever” Christmas lights switch-on at Pittville Pump Room , including choirs, swing dance and even a foam party.
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Organisers are also bringing JLS star Marvin Humes to town for a very special night out – and the Town Hall is being transformed into a Regency Roller Rink for the Twixmas period.
“Our ‘Season of Joy’ is about bringing as many people across Cheltenham together to enjoy the magic and the fun of the festive season, however they want to celebrate,” says Jess Brewster, CEO of the Trust , which manages five venues across the town.
“This time of year is all about getting together with families and friends and sharing special memories in beautiful places – we’re so excited to get the party started!” Big Christmas Book-Ends at the Cheltenham Trust The Trust’s festive season kicks into full swing on the last weekend in November at the iconic Pittville Pump Room, with Christmas artisan markets and the big switch-on .
Revellers can expect local produce, independent shopping – and extra special gifts to make this year’s Christmas memorable. On Friday 27 November, a night-time market will offer a relaxing evening with a handpicked selection of makers, festive drinks and music, followed by a family-friendly festive market on the afternoon of Sunday 29 November.
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The Christmas lights switch-on extravaganza will light up Pittville between 1pm and 7pm on Saturday 28 November and feature indoor crafts, the chance to meet Santa, festive face painting and of course hot festive food and nibbles, hot chocolates and mulled wine. An outside stage will feature music, dance and the cast of the Cheltenham Playhouse’s pantomime .
Celebrations will extend past the lights switch-on at 5pm, with Party Peeps keeping the fun going until 7pm with their popular foam party. “This year’s markets and switch-on are going up a gear or two,” enthuses Brewster.
“We’ve made the whole experience bigger, better and more festive than ever before – it’s going to be a fantastic set of free events for the whole town.” As well as starting the season with a bang, the Trust plan to close it out with a party, too.
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“We’ve made the whole experience bigger, better and more festive than ever before – it’s going to be a fantastic set of free events for the whole town.” As well as starting the season with a bang, the Trust plan to close it out with a party, too.
Report source: Visit Cheltenham Blog
