Christmas is coming to Sutton and Kirkby as big town centre lights switch-on event details revealed

Ashfield Council is bringing the festive spirit back to the towns at the end of November.

Both town centres will be adorned with glittering lights, and Christmas carols in the air, throughout November and December.

Both events will feature a host of entertainment on the stage, a Christmas market, and hot food and drinks to get everyone in the Christmas spirit.The Sutton event is taking place on Thursday, November 23 in Market Place car park from 4pm to 7.30pm and will feature a packed stage with performances from Leamington Primary Academy, St Mary Magdalene Primary School, Dalestorth School Choir, Regency Dance Centre, and Star and Stage, before a grand finale by Breanna to round off the night.

As well as the live entertainment, there will be almost 50 stalls for visitors to browse on Market Place car park, King Street and Low Street, and plenty of food options to keep the whole family happy.

The Kirkby even takes place a week later on Thursday, November 30, in Kirkby Plaza from 4pm to 7.30pm.

Kirkby’s Christmas celebration stage will feature performances from Kingsway, Orchard, and Greenwood Primary Schools, Fortitude Danceworks and Christine March School of Dance before a grand finale from the Red Hot Band.

Again, the Christmas market will feature some 50 stalls with a variety of food, gifts and crafts on offer across Kirkby Plaza and Lowmoor Road.

Moor Market will also be open late for the event with stalls and food inside for people to shelter from the cold.

The fairground rides will be on Ellis Street.

The big lights switch-on at both events will be at 7pm and will see the tree, town centre lights and popular 3D feature lights come to life..

Coun Chris Huskinson (Ash Ind), executive lead member for leisure, health and wellbeing, said: “Our Christmas events are always the most popular fixture for residents and we are pleased to bring them back with a bang.

"We can’t wait to see everyone enjoying themselves, and our town centres filled with a buzz of excitement.”