Ashfield District Council’s next annual Christmas light switch on event is taking place on Kirkby Plaza and Ellis Street on Thursday, 24 November, 2022, from 4.30pm-7.30pm.

The event 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. There will also be free face painting, fun fair rides, Santa and his sleigh, and a bustling 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 around 7pm.

All council-owned car parks will be free in Kirkby for the event, the available car park will be Hodgkinson Road car park (66 spaces). Ellis Street car park will be closed for the event.

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

Robert Docherty, portfolio holder for Place and Communities, 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.”