The Edenbridge Christmas Spectacular E


denbridge’s Christmas Spectacular looks set to be a huge success with EastEnders’ actor Leslie Grantham coming along to the town to officially switch on the festive lights, which this year will adorn the whole town.


The legendary soap baddie is to play the Demon King in Mother Goose at The Stag Theatre in Sevenoaks and will be travelling to the town for the fun filled day on Saturday, 3 December accompanied by fellow members of the pantomime cast in full costume. The Eden Valley Chamber of Commerce organised


event will run from 2 to 7pm and feature a huge range of things to do for all the family on the central stage as well as up and down the High Street. Most of the shops are also expected to stay open late with competitions and special offers aplenty. Festivities kick off with the Edenbridge


Town Band followed by seasonal music and singing, and dancing by students of the Edenbridge School of Dance. Then between 5 and 6pm, the Mother Goose cast will be on stage for the switching on of the Christmas lights with some exciting entertainment by the cast on the agenda including 90’s pop sensation Lolly, otherwise known as Anna Kumble, and award winning British soul singer Nate James. Prepare to tremble too when Terrence Hardiman, who played the


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title role in the children’s television show The Demon Headmaster, appears on stage. Members of the cast have generously agreed to waive their fee in lieu of a £1,000 donation to The Stag Theatre charity. Lovers of fashion should make their way along to Rickards Hall just off the High Street at 6pm for a fashion show featuring adults and children’s casual and evening wear by Chic Dress Agency and the newly opened Little Chic Children’s Dress Agency with hair by Halo and make up by Zoe Gresham. There will also be a peel of bells at the parish church at 6pm. A road closure will be in place from Church Street to


Forge Croft during the day allowing visitors to take full advantage of what’s on offer. There will be children’s rides galore, a donkey petting area just off the High Street and a puzzling mirror maze. Shoppers will be able to browse among the stalls at a Christmas market in the Nat West car park and there’s a chance for young ones to visit Santa’s grotto in Akeide at 102 High Street. The shops should also look their best with many taking part in the Christmas window competition. The fire brigade and police are expected to be in attendance as well. Adding to the atmosphere, red and


warm white lights will run the length of the High Street, while a large illuminated Christmas tree at the southern end and another planned for the town centre will be a welcome sight for visitors. Turn to pages 12, 13 and


14 for more details.


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