Be part of this year’s big winter event in Thame

SORRY to mention it in the middle of summer, but Thame Town Council is already planning for the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On event and wants to involve the community in deciding what attractions to book for Friday, November 30, this year.

Performance groups in Thame – singers, dancers, actors, and comedians – are all invited to perform at the event and to get in touch with the Town Council if they are interested, as space is limited.

Local traders and crafts people are encouraged to apply to have a stall at the event to sell their products, the food and gift market being a perfect way to start the Christmas shopping season and find unique presents, whilst supporting local independent crafters.

In order to make the event happen, the council relies on the generous support of local businesses for sponsorship. Businesses can choose to sponsor a specific aspect of the event, for example the Lantern Parade, or choose a package from the Sponsorship Opportunities leaflet available via the Town Council’s website. Sponsorship starts from £50 and is gratefully received.

All of the event favourites will be returning, including a Santa’s Grotto, mulled wine, live music and entertainment from local performers, the primary schools’ lantern parade, Christmas market, roaming characters, carol singing, and of course the big switch-on at 7pm.

Visit the Christmas in Thame  Facebook page and comment with your suggestions on the pinned post, by July 31.

More information about the event can be found at www.thametowncouncil.gov.uk/christmas. Email info@thametowncouncil.gov.uk if you would like to be involved in the event.