Oswestry kicks off Christmas with lights switch-on in town

Crowds gathered at the Bailey Head in low temperatures and were treated to a show that is a huge tradition in Oswestry with local groups and schools singing and dancing.

Attfield Theatre performs at Oswestry Christmas lights switch-on. (Image: Graham Mitchell.) The performers included Derwen College, Os Rocks, Attfield Theatre, with Chloe Elizabeth Dance School, Borderland Theatre and they were joined by schools from across the town.

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An Oswestry Town Council spokesman thanked all those who turned out for the performers, despite the weather, and to see the lights being switched on.

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They said: “Thank you to everyone who braved the cold last night to join us for the Christmas Lights Switch On, we hope you enjoyed it.

James Bond comperes at Oswestry Christmas lights switch-on. (Image: Graham Mitchell.) “Our huge thanks to all our lovely performers too. You sang and danced your socks off.

“Absolutely magic!”

Visitors along Bailey Street at the Oswestry Christmas lights switch-on. (Image: Graham Mitchell.) The stage was set up in the Bailey Head, outside the Powis Indoor Market Hall, as is tradition for the Christmas lights switch-on, and groups belted out their songs and showed off their dance moves.

Oswestry Rocks perform at the Oswestry Christmas lights switch-on. (Image: Graham Mitchell.) The lights switch-on marks the start of a number of events across the festive period in Oswestry, and Oswestry Town Council has set what it to come over the coming weeks, including a weekend of Christmas fun.

Gobowen Primary School pupils perform at the Oswestry Christmas lights switch-on. (Image: Graham Mitchell.) They added: “Up next in the town centre are the upcoming events.

Woodside Primary School pupils perform at the Oswestry Christmas lights switch-on. (Image: Graham Mitchell.) “Join us for our Christmas Live event on Friday, December 6 from 5pm – fairground rides, giant snow globe, music, market, late night shopping and Santa.

Santa Claus at the Oswestry Christmas lights switch-on. (Image: Graham Mitchell.) “On Saturday, December 7 at 11am, we have the joyous and unmissable Christmas Parade sprinkling festive magic along its way.

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“And on Sunday, December 8 at 9am, it’s the 5km Santa Run bringing thousands of runners dressed as Santa to the streets of Oswestry.

“Looking forward to seeing you!”

For more, head to Oswestry Town Council’s Facebook page or website.