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Crowds flock to see sporting stars light up Cramlington’s Christmas

Cramlington was transformed into a festive wonderland as Paralympian star Stephen Miller and special guests from the Newcastle Falcons illuminated the start of Advent with the town’s Christmas Light Switch On.

Celebrations began on Thursday (November 28 2013) at Town Square outside Concordia Leisure Centre as the sporting stars kicked off the festive fun. The event then moved into Manor Walks Shopping & Leisure for the centre’s official switch on in Centre Mall.

The town’s Christmas festivities were organised this year in collaboration with Manor Walks, Cramlington Town Council and Blyth Valley Arts & Leisure.

Throughout Thursday’s event families had the chance to meet Santa and his live reindeers at their stables in Sainsbury’s car park, and enjoy roasted chestnuts. The Woodhorn lantern parade further lit up Cramlington with an enchanting glow and choirs from Eastlea Primary School and St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School warmed the hearts of visitors with Christmas cheer.

Northburn Primary School’s Steel Pan Band performed and shoppers had the chance to meet characters from the upcoming performance of Aladdin by the Blagdon Amateur Thespian Society.

Other festive events taking place at Manor Walks this December will include a series of programmes designed to entertain and reward shoppers. Manor Walks and Digital Community Youth will present Santa’s Grotto at the Venue from Saturday December 07, while a range of the best in homemade designer, crafters and hobbyists will also gather at The Venue each Saturday in December for Christmas Fairs.

Manor Walks’ general manager, Bruno Coppola said: “This year we have another fantastic range of events at Manor Walks Shopping & Leisure to entertain and reward our shoppers who have shown great loyalty throughout the year.

“We were delighted to share the annual Christmas Light Switch On celebrations with Cramlington Town Council and we look forward to another great turnout this year. The festive spirit will continue throughout December with our Christmas programme of events.

“Christmas is always an exciting time to visit Manor Walks as our range of offers and events are designed to make the Christmas shopping experience more enjoyable. Throughout the festive season our visitors can now shop, dine, and visit the cinema whilst benefiting from free car parking, which now has no time restrictions in the evening.”

Throughout December visitors to Manor Walks can enjoy free car parking, with no time restrictions after 4pm. To keep up-to-date on all of Manor Walks’ Christmas events visit the website www.manorwalks.co.uk and the official Facebook page or follow @ManorWalks on Twitter.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Manor Walks Shopping and Leisure .