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Here are just some of the things you can look forward to on Sunday 29th November!

 

10.30am - 4pm

ADVENT MARKET in the Corn Hall.

12 noon - 7pm

The Market Place will be closed to traffic (including Taxis), so that the stage can be set up. 

There will be Fair Rides for all the family!

1.30 - 2.30

STORY TELLING in the Parish Church.  A Tudor lady talks about her Christmas and tells the story of St Nicholas.  Suitable for all ages.  With thanks to 'Unfolding History'.  Free admission.

2pm - 3pm, and 4pm onwards.

ENTERTAINMENT on the stage begins with performances from the best of the Wilts & Glos Standard's Cirencester Has Talent!  In June, Cirencester Has Talent was launched and proved a great success unearthing a rich vein of talent, a selection of which will perform on stage at the Advent Festival.  The performers are Christina Pitaway, Gabrielle Bolton, Abbie Drew, Katie Smith and Ann Martin.  We are very grateful to them for giving up their time to entertain us.

3pm - 4.45pm

SANTA's GROTTO at New Brewery Arts.  Santa is looking forward to coming to Cirencester and meeting lots of children before heading to the stage to help light up Cirencester.   Please come along and whisper your wishes!  Free admission.

3pm - 4pm

CAROL CONCERT by local schoolchildren in the Parish Church.  Please drop in for a carol or two, or the whole concert!  Free admission

4pm onwards

The Countdown begins!  More entertainment from Cirencester has Talent, and welcome to our Master of Ceremonies Vernon Harwood.  The Baptist Church Band will lead the carol singing as we are joined by the Children's Lantern Parade and Salvation Army Band.

Children from Chesterton Primary, Cirencester Junior School, Siddington Primary School and Kemble Primary School will process from New Brewery Arts through the town to the Market Place.  Three local artists, Norah Kennedy, Susan Early and Helen Lomberg have been working with the children to create lanterns from willow and paper which they will carry through the town, stopping on the way for carols.

5.15pm

The Town Council and Advent Committee are delighted to welcome Corporal Tsolakis from the Territorial Army Royal Gloucestershire Hussars to switch on the lights this year. 

6pm

Advent Service in the Parish Church.

Good Night!  All of those involved in planning and organising the Event hope that you have enjoyed the day.  We would also like to thank everyone who gave their time to make the day a success.