Christmas lights switch-on date revealed

Crowds head home after the lights were switched on in 2010

Stone’s Christmas lights will be switched on this year on Thursday 17th November.

Town mayor Cllr June Price will perform the important duty after an evening of music and entertainment in the High Street which starts at 5.30pm. The lights will be switched on at about 7pm.

Signal Radio will compere the event, with performances by local band Phoenix, school choirs and Stone Town Band. A funfair will also be in full swing and many of the town centre shops will be opening late.

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  • http://www.thesmoothingiron.co.uk Gill Knight

    Anyone know who to ask to get a stall on the high Street?

    • http://www.alittlebitofstone.com Jamie Summerfield

      Hi Gill. You need to call Stone Town Council on 01785 619740

  • Katy F

    I always love the switch on! So festive! Can’t wait! :D

    • http://www.alittlebitofstone.com Jamie Summerfield

      Hi Katy – me too! Hope they have the snow machines again this year

  • Cath

    Can anyone tell me what time the actual lights are been turned on. I will be there at 5.30 as my daughter is singing with her school but would be good to know how long we need hang around for ….

    • Cath

      Just read the above –having a blonde day !!!!

      • http://www.alittlebitofstone.com Jamie Summerfield

        Hi Cath – never mind!! Have a great time at the switch-on