Full line-up announced for Christmas lights switch on extravaganza at Sheffield’s Fox Valley shopping centre
13 November 2023
Visitors to Fox Valley shopping centre can expect to be wowed by a full line-up of spectacular live performers at this Friday’s Christmas lights switch on event.
People from
the Stocksbridge community and further afield are invited to marvel at the live
entertainment, which kicks off at 5pm in the centre’s fountain area.
Claire Biltcliffe, centre manager, said: “We are pulling out all the stops this year to make the switch on event as spectacular as possible!
"We have a fantastic line-up of traders and an amazing street food area, it should be an amazing event for all.
“Our live
entertainment offering is jam-packed with talent, and the Spark Drummers really
have to be seen to be believed.
“So step into
Christmas and come and join us.”
There will
be a stunning performance from locally-based Branching Out Dancing Class,
followed by a set from popular Sheffield vocalist and musician Graham Lindley.
Following
the entertainment, Laura and Becky of The Laura and Becky Show will then move
on to the official countdown bringing the community together to join in the 6pm
switching on of the stunning Christmas lights.
The official switch on will be conducted by councillor Mark Whittaker,
the Mayor of Stocksbridge, alongside Colin and Susan Ross, the Lord Mayor and Lady
Mayoress of Sheffield.
After the official switch on, the Spark Drummers will take centre stage to provide the grand finale closing the event with an extraordinary performance which combines high-impact drumming, dynamic choreography and beautiful lighting design.
As part of their hour-long extravaganza, they will perform in the bandstand area before parading up to the market area.
Alongside
the live entertainment a festive market will be running from 4pm until 8pm with
local traders selling baked goodies, sweets, handmade Christmas gifts and
trinkets.
The full line-up of traders includes
Embark Pet Services (natural dog treats), Spirits Paradise (flavoured vodka,
rum and whiskey), Gifts of Love (handmade crochet items), Razzle Dazzle (bags
and purses), Handcrafted Jewellery by
Kim (jewellery), Horseshoe Crafts (handmade items out of reclaimed horseshoes),
Armpits Pottery (handmade pottery), When Butter Met Sugar (baked goods), The
Christmas Cabin (Christmas décor and homeware), Pink Flamingo Boutique (ladies
clothing and accessories) and Alison
Senior (sweets and light up toys).
Complementing
the market, a street food area will also be running and will include woodfired
pizza, crepes, snow cones, Greek Gyros and a BBQ unit.
The full line-up is:- Ice Snowy
Cones (snow cones and milkshakes), Bradfield Brewery (real ale by the bottle
and bar to be open on the day), Shoot the Bull (BBQ style meats), Oh My Crumble
(seasonal fruit crumble and variety of toppings), Fresh & Delish (German
sausages), Top Dog (hot dogs), Hawkins Distillery (handcrafted artisan gins and
vodkas), Krazy Spuds (tornado potatoes), Kebab Boys (Kebabs and falafel wraps),
Gin Muddlers (gin cocktail bar), Istanbuls Kitchen (Turkish wraps), La Fiamma (woodfired
pizza), Greedy Greek (Greek gyros), Belsinis Toasties (toasties and dirty fries),
Candyfloss York (sculptured candy floss), Yorkshire Crepes (crepes with
assorted fillings and toppings), New York Cheesecake (assorted flavoured
cheesecakes), ProPig (hog roast) and The Cookie Smith (handmade cookies and cookie
pies).
There will
also be a bar on the centre for visitors to enjoy a mulled wine with the
entertainment as well as traditional fairground attractions for children to
enjoy.
Stores at Fox Valley, which include top brands such as Sandersons Boutique, Mountain Warehouse and Go Outdoors, are also staying open until 7.30pm so you can enjoy a bit of late night shopping.
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For further information, contact:
Public Relations Department, Dransfield Properties Ltd
Tel: 01226 360644
Email: admin@dransfield.co.uk