Christmas Lights

The Council has been working hard to bring the Christmas celebration back to the village and can confirm that the lights on the lamp posts and new lights in the Cherry Trees will be switched on from 1^st December 2023 until 6^th January 2024. 

Unfortunately, it has not been possible to bring back the Christmas Celebration to Chobham Road and we understand there will be disappointment that this year’s event on the Chobham Road will not be taking place. Over the last year, the Council has received representation asking if it would be willing to re-establish the Christmas Lights Switch-on Event on the Chobham Road (an annual event pre-pandemic).   The Council agreed to investigate the feasibility of re-establishing this event. 

As a result of a joint consultation with RBWM and the Highways Agency, it was established that more time would be needed to plan such a complex event being held on the junction of two major roads and will require a road closure and diversions to ensure the safety of the public.  We are sorry to disappoint and will be looking with renewed energy for the possibilities for the event next year – including running it at Chobham Road.

Since the lights were added to the large fir tree at the recreation ground, a successful Christmas Tree Lights Switch On event has been held with the local school choir and last year expanded to include activities in the library.  Although the event has been small, it was always well received and attended by local families.

Because the event on Chobham Road cannot take place in 2023, the event at the Recreation Ground will be expanded to bring some additional family favourites – including an array of seasonal activities such as sing along carols, Santa’s Grotto, festive food and drink and Christmas fun.  The library will have storytelling and crafts and the new Curly Wurly Café will be providing seasonal treats and festive games will be held on the newly refurbished tennis courts.

We would love you to join us on Friday 8^th December from 4pm to 7pm at Broomhall Recreation Ground – bring the family.

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