Christmas is coming to Kirkby at Ashfield's next Christmas light switch on event

The event, organised by Ashfield Council, is taking place on Kirkby Plaza and Ellis Street, on Thursday, November 24, from 4.30-7.30pm.

It will feature live singing from Kingsway Primary School, Orchard Primary School, Morvern Park Primary School, The Kirkby Chorus, Caroline Lane, Kirkby Churches Together, and Empire Music School.

As well as free face painting, funfair rides, Santa and his sleigh, and a Christmas market with more than 40 stalls selling a range of food, drinks, and gifts, the switch-on of the Christmas tree, lights, and 3D feature lighting, will take place at about 7pm.

All council-owned car parks will be free in Kirkby for the event – the available car park will be the 66-space Hodgkinson Road car park . Ellis Street car park will be closed for the event.

Hucknall’s switch on will follow Kirkby’s event on Wednesday, November 30, from 4-7.30pm in Hucknall Market Place Car Park and High Street.

Robert Docherty, council place and communities director, said: “We were so impressed with the turnout to Sutton’s event and we hope to see hundreds more residents enjoying the festivities in Kirkby on Thursday.

"The Christmas events will be an excellent conclusion of the council’s events programme.

“Christmas officially starts in Ashfield in November, so join us as we spread the festive magic across the district with our annual Christmas celebrations.”