Christmas is well and truly up and running in the town centre, with the delivery of a towering 25ft high Norway Spruce to Newbridge Square.
A joint initiative between town centre management organisation InSwindon BID, Fine Pines of Malmesbury and Swindon Borough Council the festive fir is decorated with warm twinkling lights and hundreds of baubles.
It was also jointly sponsored by Octagon Cafe, Zurich, FIREM and Stagecoach, together with sponsorship support from inSwindon BID and Fine Pines of Malmesbury.
Angie Blackford from inSwindon BID said: “It’s nice to be able to provide the festive spirit to not only the visitors of the town centre but also to hundreds of employees who work in the area”.
Jon Flitcroft, owner of The Octagon, said: “First impressions count, and we want them to be memorable for our visitors. As the first main area they see when travelling into Swindon by bus and train, Newbridge Square plays an important role for the town centre. As a collective group of businesses and with the support of inSwindon BID Company and Fine Pines, we’re delighted to bring further festive cheer to the town centre.”
As part of the Festival of Christmas, inSwindon BID is appealing to local community groups, carol singers and choirs who would like to bring their own festivities to the town and perform around the tree. If you are a community group and would like to get involved, the BID would love to hear from you, contact inSwindon BID on 01793 485523 or email, [email protected].
Further details on what is happening in the town centre during the festive period including around the Christmas tree, visit www.swindontowncentre.co.uk.
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