Volunteers at Plym Chamber are busy putting the finishing touches together for the Christmas lights switch on and fayre in Plympton, known as #LightUpPlympton – and this year things will be somewhat different.
Taking on board previous feedback, the event will now be staged at the weekend and this year it will take place on Sunday November 26.
Things get underway from 12 noon with trade stalls and a number of the independent small businesses in Ridgeway will be open too. Taken together this will give shoppers more than 100 traders’ stalls and shops to browse and make purchases from.
There will also be a range of entertainment throughout the afternoon with two stages in Ridgeway. There will be live music from the likes of the Plymouth Rock Band and local singers Heath Booton, Laura Williams and Milly Badcock.
Other groups taking part include the Plympton Ukulele Band, Mayflower Acapella Chorus, a dance school, a musical theatre company and Plymouth Maids clog dancing. All told there should be something for everyone to enjoy.
There has also been investment in some new lights which will include programmable twinkly banners with scrolling festive messages. The Mudge Way North car park in front of Iceland will be open for parking as normal this year, with the fayre being staged in the Co-op car park and Ridgeway and the climax will be the switch on of the Christmas lights at 5.15pm.
The event will finish at the earlier time of 6pm this year, accommodating previous feedback from families with young children. There has been a positive response from local businesses who have come forward with sponsorship to cover the cost of staging the event and the investment in new lights, which has also been assisted with community grants from local Plympton councillors.
It is only with this funding and the dedicated enthusiasm throughout the year of volunteers from Plym Chamber that the event is possible, with everyone’s focus being on kicking off the festive period with something the whole community can enjoy. (Story courtesy of the Plympton Podcast)
