Musical Extravaganza to kick off shopping centre festivities

A musical extravaganza will kick off the Christmas festivities on Thursday 14^thNovember when the Yate Shopping Centre lights are switch on.

The evening will offer 3 X Factor star appearances, and performances from Tich & Charlie Brown, singing up to 20 songs along with tribute acts including a SKA performance from Mainly Madness and an ultimate Take That 2 experience.

The concert will commence at 5pm with X Factor appearances from Misha B, Lorna Simpson & Shelley Smith, Tich & Charlie Brown culminating with the switching on of the Christmas lights at approx 8.15pm.

Yate Shopping Centre Marketing Manager, Tracy King: “Following the success of last year’s Christmas events and significant positive feedback we will be holding the light switch on event on the 14^thNovember and a separate Christmas Parade for the children on Saturday 23^rdNovember at 12pm & 2pm. The parade will include the arrival of Father Christmas, camels & wisemen, rollerskating elves & snowmen & much much more.

Meanwhile, the traditional free Halloween pumpkin carving will take place between Noon and 3pm on Thursday, 31^stOctober in the main square.

For more details see – http://www.yateshoppingcentre.co.uk/Events