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Post by carol on Nov 13, 2012 12:46:10 GMT
Here is an article from Kent online about Gareth switching on the lights this Saturday. love carol xxx loStar of the 2012 London Olympics Adam Gemili will join Pop Idol icon Gareth Gates to switch on the Dartford Christmas lights this weekend On Saturday, November 17, magic and music will get the crowds warmed up before this year’s star guests take to the stage with the Mayor of Dartford and Father Christmas. Kent athlete Adam Gemili and singer Gareth Gates will be amongst the stars from this year’s Orchard Theatre pantomime to light up the town centre at 5.15pm. A festive fun-filled programme is planned with the action starting at 2.30pm in the High Street. Leisure and events cheif, cllr Andy Lloyd said: “The Big Christmas Switch-On is always a hugely popular event and we hope this year’s will be bigger and better than ever. It’s great to see the smiles and festive spirit the event brings!” For full details of the Big Christmas Switch-On, visit www.dartford.gov.ukAttachments:
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Post by GPG MY IDOL on Nov 13, 2012 18:19:56 GMT
Thanks for sharing that with us Carol. I wish I could come, if your going have a great time  |
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Post by helpinghands on Nov 13, 2012 18:49:53 GMT
Thanks for that Carol, we look forward to hearing your report  love H xx |
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Post by carol on Nov 13, 2012 21:28:04 GMT
I am not sure if I can go yet,will certainly try to  love carol xxx |
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Post by carol on Nov 16, 2012 9:48:27 GMT
Wow, have just found out that Gareth will be in Herne Bay later, to switch on the lights. I must go down and see him, he's never been so close before!
love carol xxx
Here is the article.
WITH just six weeks until Christmas, the festive season gets properly under way this week, with panto stars turning on town centre lights.
Toyah Wilcox and Gareth Gates, who are appearing in Sleeping Beauty at the Marlowe Theatre, will be flicking the switch in Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable, with many shops staying open late.
The funs kicks off today (Thursday) in St George's Street, Canterbury, at 4pm with entertainment including Canterbury Rock Choir.
Tomorrow the cast light up Herne Bay along with members of Theatrecraft's Christmas pantomime from 4pm. The lights go on at 5pm.
On Saturday they flick the switch outside Whitstable library in Oxford Street at 6pm after a parade from Starvation Point, at the top of Harbour Street, from 5pm. There will also be festive events at Whitstable Castle all day.
Faversham's Christmas lights will be switched on at 5pm on Saturday, November 24 in the Market Square.
The city council switch-ons are sponsored by East Kent College. Principal Graham Razey said: "We are delighted to be supporting the ceremonies. Our students come from across east Kent."
The city council events are co-ordinated by events company Amelix.
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Post by carol on Nov 16, 2012 10:01:35 GMT
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Post by helpinghands on Nov 16, 2012 10:24:42 GMT
I am so pleased for you Carol, great news, you don't have to travel far to see him this time! Looking forward to your report. love H xx |
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Post by GPG MY IDOL on Nov 16, 2012 15:57:44 GMT
How lovely for you Caro, Gareth switching on Christmas Lights all around you did you go to Canterbury yesterday ? |
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Post by carol on Nov 17, 2012 10:03:18 GMT
How lovely for you Caro, Gareth switching on Christmas Lights all around you did you go to Canterbury yesterday ? I would have gone if I had known about it, hardly any publicity , which is amazing, it may have been in the local paper, but didn't get one this week. I didn't even know about Herne Bay ubtil yesyerday morning. I will write a separate reprt about that though. Here is a write-up about Canterbury, sorry the puc won't allow me to copy it, don't know why. love carol xxx www.thisiskent.co.uk/Panto-stars-Gareth-Gates-Toyah-Willcox-switch/story-17339847-detail/story.htmlHere you go Carol   |
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Post by GPG MY IDOL on Nov 17, 2012 13:00:03 GMT
Thank you for that Carol Is Gareth turning on the Christmas Lights in Whitstable & Dartford today  |
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Post by helpinghands on Nov 17, 2012 14:25:12 GMT
Thank you for that Carol Is Gareth turning on the Christmas Lights in Whitstable & Dartford today I can answer that June as I tweeted about it. Gareth is in Whitstable this afternoon, then onto Dartford later. he's a very busy man! love H xx |
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Post by carol on Nov 20, 2012 22:02:52 GMT
Here is a Press report from Dartford, sounds like they had a great show too! love carol xxx Singing superstar Gareth Gates was joined by Olympic hero Adam Gemili and EastEnders star Steve McFadden for this year’s Christmas lights. As the plunger was pushed, the air turned silver with snowflakes that fluttered into the huge crowds that had turned out to watch the spectacle. The festive fun in the town began just after 2pm with a visit by Adam Gemili before Gareth Gates made his way on stage to lead the crowds in a Christmas sing-a-long. Former Dartford Grammar School pupil Adam was presented with a Dartfordian award by council leader Jeremy Kite for his performances during the Olympics. Gareth Gates performed songs including Spirit in the Sky, Don’t Stop Me Now and his own single Anyone of Us. The stars of this year’s pantomime, including Steve McFadden - who is leading the magical adventure as Abanazar, then joined host Adam Hoffman for the count down. Also on stage were Nicola Meehan, who plays the Princess, and Luke Newton, who plays Aladdin. Attachments:
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Post by GPG MY IDOL on Nov 20, 2012 22:55:29 GMT
Thanks Carol sounds fantastic and Gareth sang lucky Dartford |
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