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inSwindon BID is a Business
The centrepiece of any town’s Cheggers is performing in the Wyvern’s
Christmas celebrations is its Lights production of Aladdin for the second Improvement District (BID), set up
Switch-On, and we’ve always put year in a row, and is sure to be as in 2007, which promotes, manages
on a fantastic show in Swindon. energetic and entertaining as ever. and co-ordinates operations and
events in the town centre. It is mainly
2010 saw a visit from Mickey Mouse The evening kicks off at 5pm, before funded by the retailers and other
and his friends, in 2011 Wharf we light the Christmas Lights at 7pm
Green was lit up by the ‘12 Days and the sky is illuminated by an businesses within the town centre
of Christmas’ video spectacular, incredible display of festive fireworks. area. In February 2012 the Company
and this time around it’s all about was successful in a renewal to secure
celebrating the country’s fantastic The event is always well attended, so the future of the company for a
achievements throughout 2012. make sure you are there early to get further five-years at a vote taken on
a good spot!
We’ll have visits from some of our by the Business Improvement District
local Torch Bearers, Olympians and investors.
Paralympians, along with specially
themed performances from some The company manages the Street
of Swindon’s best local talent Team Ambassadors, the Security Radio
including The Big Sing, Swindon
Dance and Ovation Dance. Network, major events and campaigns
such as the Christmas Lights Switch
Some of Swindon Town’s League On and Armed Forces Day, as well
2 title winning side will also be in as providing business support and
Wharf Green enjoying the festivities training to investors.
along with manager Paolo Di Canio.
And as if this wasn’t enough, we’ll
also have a special appearance For more details on inSwindon BID:
from TV legend Keith Chegwin! see www.swindontowncentre.co.uk

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Christmas Market

The introduction of Your Swindon Market produce. The Market will be officially opened
back in August showed Swindon’s appetite by the Mayor of Swindon at 10am on
for top quality, bespoke produce, and the Saturday 1st December.
return of the Christmas Market will feed
that too. At the Parade - Elfin Around
Festive fun at The Parade’s elf workshop.
Boasting more exquisite arts, crafts and Find Santa’s missing presents and become
festive products than ever before, the an honorary elf!
Christmas Market is sure to be a smash
hit for the third year in a row. Its wooden Saturday & Sundays
chalets will spread all the way along Canal 1st, 2nd, 8th & 9th December, 11am - 4pm
Walk - joined this year by a selection of Spend £30 and get a FREE Xmas treat*
funfair rides for the kids to enjoy while
mum and dad peruse the Market’s unique *Limited numbers available. Whilst stocks last.
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