The Big Switch On tonight

This evening, Thursday 25th November, it's The Big Switch On. Jointly hosted by ADAS, Audlem Traders and Audlem School, Audlem's illuminations will be switched on by this year's village tree sponsors, Trixie and Norman Bonell. This will also be an evening of late night shopping and pub events.

It's a major logistical challenge for ADAS with around fifty trees to illuminate including birch trees near the village centre that are being lit up for the very first time. ADAS members and supporters worked throughout last weekend to prepare the trees and many thousands of lights.

The evening starts with a seasonal fancy dress 'Santa Parade' starting from Audlem School at 6.00pm, led by Father Christmas, arriving in Audlem Square for The Big Switch On at 6.30pm.

This will be followed by a village shop window family fun puzzle trail – "Guess the Carol" in the window competition. Audlem's church bell ringers will herald the start of Advent, which is officially on Sunday 28th November.

There will be 'Tastings and Treats' in the local stores and pubs. The Cancer Research charity shop in Shropshire Street will also be open and there's also live music with local favourites Jim Kirkpatrick and John Gunstone at the Lord Combermere.

The Big Switch On is a new event in the Audlem calendar and sounds an ideal way to shop, socialise and see the best Christmas illuminations in south Cheshire lighting up the village.

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