Sheffield Christmas Lights, 18 Nov 2007

[richnorri]

Hello everybody!

The following article was posted by Stephany on the HWI Forum, so I'll quote it here for completeness.

X-FACTOR STAR TO SWITCH ON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
7 November 2007
Press Association Regional Newswire - Yorkshire and Humberside
(c)2007, The Press Association, All Rights Reserved

X Factor winner Shane Ward will be switching on Sheffield's Christmas lights this year.

The singer will be joined on Sunday 18 November by Strictly Come Dancing stars Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova.

The City Lights event runs from 1pm to 5pm and will also include performances by Cbeebies presenter Sarah Jane Honeywell, pantomime stars and classical pop group All Angels.

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Councillor Tim Rippon said: "We are thrilled to have so many stars at this year's City Lights switch on."

Father Christmas and a team of husky dogs will be on the Moor all afternoon and the Teletubbies will be switching on the Moor Christmas lights at 3pm.[/size][/quote]
Richard

[dazza]

Hi Richard,

I have seriously contemplated going along to this, as it is on a Sunday and Sheffield isn't really too far. Perhaps if I knew that they might be performing more than one song I would be more tempted.

If they attend one closer then I will definitely go along.

Dazza

[richnorri]

Hello Dazza and everybody!

I've found some more information posted by ReginaldD at SheffieldForum.co.uk.

The free activity kicks off at 1.00pm with Shayne Ward switching on the lights, pantomime stars, a Christmas Market, and much more. There is something for the whole family to enjoy including appearances by Sarah Jane Honeywell, Lunar Jim, Postman Pat and the Teletubbies.

X Factor winner Shayne Ward will be joined on stage by Strictly Come Dancing stars Darren and Lilia to push that all important plunger at 5pm. The stage will also have live performances from pantomime names Hayley Tamaddon from Emmerdale and local comedian Bobby Knutt, and all girl classical pop group All Angels.

The Peace Gardens will stage street theatre performances from the Artizani Revolution Show at 2.15pm, 3.30pm. In addition, there will be Punch and Judy Shows, and popular children’s TV characters will be making appearances in the Gardens. The Winter Garden will host fun activities for young people run by the Sheffield Children’s Hospital and storytelling by local girl Holly Johnson who will be playing Cinderella in this year’s Sheffield Theatres’ panto.

The Moor will also have a range of family entertainment with Santa, real reindeer, walk about entertainment and a live nativity. Members of the public will also be able to get the taste of the festive period with free mince pies. It is guaranteed to be a white Christmas on The Moor with snow machines and a giant snowman!

The full festive line up for this Sunday’s City Lights party is:

Barkers Pool, Main Stage – 2.00pm – 5.15pm

Family entertainment including:

2.15pm Cbeebies Live! star Sarah Jane Honeywell

2.50pm Sheffield Theatres’ pantomime stars

4.00pm All Angels

4.35pm Strictly Come Dancing’s Darren and Lilia

5.00pm Shayne Ward switches on the city’s lights

In front of the Town Hall

1.15pm, 4.10pm, 5.00pm Postman Pat and Lunar Jim appearances

2.40pm Children’s TV characters’ appearances

3.30pm Cinderella panto stars meet and greet

5.00pm The Lord Mayor and Santa help switch on the lights

Surrey Street

1.00pm – 5.30pm Fun fair rides

Fargate

10am – 6pm Craft Market and 1.00pm – 5.30pm Fun fair rides

Peace Gardens and Millennium Square

2.15pm, 3.30pm, 4.30pm Artizani Revolution show

1.15pm, 4.00pm, 4.50pm Children’s TV characters’ appearances

1.45pm, 3.00pm, 4.00pm Punch and Judy show

Winter Garden

1.00pm – 5.00pm Children’s activities with Sheffield Children’s Hospital

Pinstone Street

1.00pm – 5.30pm Fun fair rides

1.00pm – 5.30pm Food concessions

The Moor

1.00pm – 5.30pm Snow machines, real reindeer, real snowman, mince pie giveaways plus loads more.

3.00pm Teletubbies switching on The Moor’s Christmas Tree Lights.

Entry to the event is completely free.

Richard

[dazza]

Hi Richard,

Thanks a lot for the information.

Dazza