![]() Thousands of people filled Trinity Square in Gateshead for the 2021 Christmas lights switch-on. A towering tree has been a gift from the Norwegian city now for more than 70 years as a symbol of gratitude to Newcastle for its support and friendship during the Second World War. The Lord Mayor of Newcastle Karen Robinson will be joining the action too.Īs part of the upcoming Christmas celebrations, the familiar Bergen tree will be installed in Northumberland Street again this year. Tilly is a 17-year-old singer from Consett who won CBBC talent competition Got What It Takes last year and is now a presenter for SKY TV’s children's news programme FYI: For Your Info. It's been announced that Metro Radio DJs Steve and Karen will again host the switch-on of the city's Christmas lights and this time they will be joined by special guest Tilly Lockey guests from Frozen panto stars and Father Christmas. For those prepared to brace the chill and planning to watch the festive switch-ons in person, here is the information to note.Ĭhristopher Biggins, playing Mrs Smee in pantomime Peter Pan at Darlington Hippodrome, will be turning on the town's Christmas lights Newcastle Locations for the range of events include market towns in Northumberland and the centre of Gateshead. Read more: Guide to 2022's North East pantos ![]() They include TV actor-presenter Christopher Biggins and South Shields singing star Joe McElderry who both appear in local panto this year. Following hot on the heels of the unveiling of Fenwick's Christmas window - which for many always signals the start of the festive season - the lights are due to be switched on within days.Īnd the countdown is under way for lots of other illuminations to follow suit around the region and some familiar faces are being called upon to perform the switch-flicking honours. The added sparkle is always a welcome addition to dark winter evenings and the good news is that illuminations which are already rigged up around Newcastle city centre and the quayside are soon to be seen in their full glory. With the nights drawing in and an increasing chill in the air, we're keen to enjoy some festive cheer wherever we can find it and there's no denying that the appearance of Christmas lights in town and city streets makes all the difference to our mood. ![]()
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