Wednesday 29th November
THIS YEAR, FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE HIGH STREET WILL BE CLOSED
For the safety of everyone in the crowd, the High Street will be closed for this event. This will cause significant congestion unless unnecessary journeys through Knowle are avoided.
Please spread the word – unless coming for the Switch-on or the Late Night Shopping that follows, steer clear of the village that evening.
OUTLINE TIMETABLE:-
Kenilworth Road Closed: 15:15
High Street Closed 16:00
Ardenaires Set Up/Play 16:00
Santa Arrival/Ceremony Start 16:30
Lights On/ Ceremony Finish 16:50
Santa Meets Families at Sleigh 16:55
Magic Voices Choir Start Singing 17:00
Magic Voices Choir Finish Singing 18:00 latest
Santa/Sleigh Departs 18:00 latest
High Street Open 18:15 latest
Kenilworth Road Open 18.45 latest
HELP NEEDED FIRST!
The tree is to be erected at 9am on Thursday 23rd and we need some help, mainly putting the lights on. If you can spare an hour or so, please get in touch – email contact@knowlesociety.org.uk
We also need Marshals to keep people safe on the evening of the event. If you are willing to help out and wear a yellow jacket, email contact@knowlesociety.org.uk