Saturday 28th November The Big Light Switch-on, Malvern
After a day filled with entertainment & activities be sure not to miss the evening's main entertainment! The lantern parade up the high street will kick-off the Big Light Switch-on including the Samba band that will take you up to the main stage on Belle Vue Island. Once again Wyvern FM will be hosting this year's Switch-on, with special guest appearances by Amy Thompson, from Channel 5’s Milkshake and Daisy the Cow! Needless to say it will be an evening not to be missed, with loads of fun and entertainment for all the family. You will find a complete list of all of the evening’s events below.
Samba Band
Family Games & Activities
The Wyvern FM crew will be hosting a range of family competitions and games to get everyone in the mood for the Big Light Switch-on.
With amazing energy this year's Samba band will create infectious rhythms that you just won't be able to resist dancing to! Follow the band as they lead you up Church Street to the main stage on Belle Vue Island for the Big Light Switch-on.
Where: Church Street | When: 4 – 4.30pm & 4.30 – 5pm (part of the parade)
Sponsors: Qinetiq
Where: Belle Vue Island | When: 4pm – 4:45pm
Lantern Parade
Kids of all ages will be showing off their hand made lanterns in this spectacular parade up Church Street. They will also be joined by the lively Samba band so join the parade as it makes its way towards the main stage, ready for the Big Light Switch-on!
Where: meet at Grange Road Car Park | When: 4:30pm, procession starts at 4:45pm
Sponsors: MHDC
Local Food & Drink
Refuel after your jam-packed day with some local, freshly-made food and drinks. To get your mouth watering, Lyttleton Well will be providing a hog roast complete with stuffing and apple sauce. Or why not sample the delights of Belle Vue Delicatessen where delicious freshly made soup & barbequed Italian sausage sandwiches will be on offer.
Where: Lyttleton Well, Church Street & Belle Vue Delicatessen, Belle Vue Terrace When: 9.00am - 8pm
Christmas Light Switch-on
Wyvern FM host Malvern’s Christmas Light Switch-on celebrations again this year. They will be joined by Amy Thompson from Channel 5s Milkshake who’ll turn the town’s lights on with the help of Daisy the Cow! After the Switch-on Worcester’s Text Factor runner up will perform a few Christmas numbers…oh and we can guarantee that it will snow!
Where: Belle Vue Terrace | When: from 5pm
Sponsors: Robin Elts (Snow Machine)
Junior Choir
Where: Malvern Priory | When: 5:15pm
Relax and enjoy a selection of delightful Christmas carols sung by Malvern Priory Junior Choir.
Holly Mount Church Refreshments
Where: Holly Mount Church | When: 5pm – 7pm
Recharge and catch up with friends with a tasty selection of cakes, teas and coffees.
Youth Centre Gig
For teenagers who want to party through the evening the Malvern Youth Centre are hosting a local DJ and refreshments will be provided.
Where: Malvern Youth Centre | When: 7.00pm
Expect great things from Malvern in Christmas '09
Welcome to our what's on guide to Christmas in Malvern 2009. This Christmas Malvern has so much to offer you. Marvellous events for all the family, inspirational gifts from our shops and boutiques, and fabulous food from our delis, grocers and supermarkets are just the start. And with activities running throughout November & December, Malvern really is the place to spend the festive season.
Guide to Christmas Events
Come back soon to download your handy guide to all the events happening in and around Malvern this Christmas.
