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Post by carol on Nov 10, 2013 17:55:13 GMT
An article about Gareth and the Christmas lights switch on. Sounds like fun for anyone that can make it.  love Carol xxx Pop singer Gareth Gates will join the Mayor of St Albans to switch on the city’s Christmas lights next Sunday. The Pop Idol finalist is playing Prince Charming in Cinderella at the Alban Arena from Friday, December 6 to Sunday, January 5. He will take to the stage in St Peter’s Street on Sunday, November 17 with other stars from the panto to turn the lights on at 5.25pm. The Christmas lights switch-on is the culmination of an afternoon of entertainment starting at 12 noon. Local groups and acts, including the Rock Choir and Excel Performing Arts, will be performing live on the stage throughout the afternoon. There will also be a small market with traders selling festive and seasonal goods and a food arena with local restaurants and professional caterers providing festive feasts. Families can also visit Father Christmas at Santa’s Grotto, who will be supported by members of the Rotary Club of St Albans Verulamium |
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Post by GPG MY IDOL on Nov 10, 2013 19:35:20 GMT
Thanks Carol I wish I lived near St Abans |
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Post by carol on Nov 10, 2013 21:17:15 GMT
Thanks Carol I wish I lived near St Abans Me too hun. looking forward to seeing you on 1st Dec. We need to catch up. love Carol xxx |
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Post by GPG MY IDOL on Nov 10, 2013 22:57:49 GMT
Thanks Carol I wish I lived near St Abans Me too hun. looking forward to seeing you on 1st Dec. We need to catch up. love Carol xxx Looking forward to seeing you too |
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Post by helpinghands on Nov 11, 2013 9:15:46 GMT
Have a great time on 1st girls! love H xx |
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Post by garethgemsmum on Nov 11, 2013 13:35:36 GMT
Look forward to reading your reports  so that I know what might happen when I go see it for myself  love Andrea xx |
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Post by GPG MY IDOL on Nov 11, 2013 15:20:18 GMT
Have a great time on 1st girls! love H xx Thanks H Look forward to reading your reports so that I know what might happen when I go see it for myself love Andrea xx Andrea we are going to "Movies & Musicals" on the 1st, there is only one show Love June x |
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Post by ann2526 on Nov 11, 2013 18:03:33 GMT
An article about Gareth and the Christmas lights switch on. Sounds like fun for anyone that can make it. love Carol xxx Pop singer Gareth Gates will join the Mayor of St Albans to switch on the city’s Christmas lights next Sunday. The Pop Idol finalist is playing Prince Charming in Cinderella at the Alban Arena from Friday, December 6 to Sunday, January 5. He will take to the stage in St Peter’s Street on Sunday, November 17 with other stars from the panto to turn the lights on at 5.25pm. The Christmas lights switch-on is the culmination of an afternoon of entertainment starting at 12 noon. Local groups and acts, including the Rock Choir and Excel Performing Arts, will be performing live on the stage throughout the afternoon. There will also be a small market with traders selling festive and seasonal goods and a food arena with local restaurants and professional caterers providing festive feasts. Families can also visit Father Christmas at Santa’s Grotto, who will be supported by members of the Rotary Club of St Albans Verulamium THANK YOU CAROL FOR POSTING THIS ARTICLE. WHAT A GREAT AFTERNOON OUT FOR THOSE NEARBY . I STILL HAVE VIVID MEMORIES OF THE BRADFORD LIGHTS 2004, I THINK. FREEZING RAIN AND SNOW , WAITING FOR 5 HOURS TO SEE GARETH . IT WAS WORTH EVERY SHIVER . HE SANG LOTS OF SONGS AND TURNED ON THE LIGHTS. IT WAS AMAZING |
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Post by carol on Nov 12, 2013 7:43:44 GMT
That is true dedication Ann come what may with the weather, but you are a Gareth fan, and he is so worth it! Looking forward to seeing you and Peter on 1st. love Carol xxx |
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Post by ann2526 on Nov 12, 2013 17:49:30 GMT
WON'T BE LONG NOW TO THE 1ST DEC.WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AND JUNE AGAIN CAROL |
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Post by GPG MY IDOL on Nov 12, 2013 20:22:12 GMT
WON'T BE LONG NOW TO THE 1ST DEC.WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AND JUNE AGAIN CAROL GETTING EXCITED!!!! I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL AGAIN TOO |
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Post by garethgemsmum on Nov 12, 2013 21:59:29 GMT
Have a great time on 1st girls! love H xx Thanks H Look forward to reading your reports so that I know what might happen when I go see it for myself love Andrea xx Andrea we are going to "Movies & Musicals" on the 1st, there is only one show Love June x Ooops didn't realise I had put that, ment to say so wish that I was going to see the show LOL! hope the lady who emailed me from the theatre gets back to me with what films and musicals will be featured in the show. love Andrea xx |
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Post by carol on Nov 18, 2013 23:58:01 GMT
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Post by carol on Nov 19, 2013 23:46:04 GMT
And another report and pic, who can spot Gareth? love Carol xxx St Albans City Centre sparkles at Christmas lights switch-on with Gareth Gates 5:30pm Tuesday 19th November 2013 in News Photograph of the Author By Rebecca Perring, Reporter Thousands braved the cold weather on Sunday to watch pop star Gareth Gates turn on St Albans' Christmas lights. Almost 6,000 visitors sung "We wish you a merry Christmas" as snowflakes and glitter filled the skies of St Peter's Street. The Pop Idol finalist, who is playing Prince Charming in Cinderella at the Alban Arena from Friday, December 6, was joined by fellow pantomime stars and St Albans Mayor Annie Brewster. For the very first time, the city’s Clock Tower was illuminated by festive lights paid for by St Albans Civic Society and St Albans Architectural and Archaeology Society, which were keen to get into the Christmas spirit. The mayor said: "It was wonderful to see so many people flocking to the city centre for an afternoon of entertainment, culminating in the Christmas lights switch-on. "I want to thank Gareth Gates, who is starring in Cinderella at the Alban Arena, for joining me on stage to switch on the amazing lights. They have certainly brought some Christmas cheer to the City centre." The Christmas lights switch-on was a culmination of an afternoon of entertainment which attracted around 10,000 visitors to the city. Attachments:
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Post by helpinghands on Nov 20, 2013 0:37:20 GMT
Many thanks Carol for these two great reports. love H xx |
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so that I know what might happen when I go see it for myself 
