Post by SheWolf on Nov 13, 2006 20:56:25 GMT 1
From Derry Today
Dingle all the way! Emmerdale star for Derry switch-on
EMMERDALE STAR Charley Webb, better known as tearaway teen Debbie Dingle, is set to dazzle the people of Derry when she officially switches on the city's Christmas lights next week.
Guildhall Square is expected to be packed to capacity on Wednesday, November 22 from 6.30pm as the city's Christmas festivities are officially launched.
The event will be compered by Radio Foyle personality, Mark Patterson and the James Peake Xperience will provide music designed to get everyone in the party mood!
Also joining in with the party will be the Derry City Football Team as they look back on an amazing sporting year! The panto stars of the Millennium Forum's Christmas performance of Cinderella will also make a guest appearance.
As she prepares to deliver her Christmas message, the Mayor, Councillor Helen Quigley said: "Christmas is a magical time and for us the message of peace and goodwill to all has never been more appropriate. Thousands of people will visit the city this Christmas and we want them to feel welcome.
"We are also offering the hand of friendship to the many new communities who are now calling Derry home. While not everyone living in the city is part of the Christian tradition, we want to extend the ethos behind our traditions to everyone living here. I hope everyone will join me in offering seasonal good wishes to all our new communities and visitors in the city and region at this time."
Then the person everyone's been waiting for - Santa himself will arrive at Guildhall Square to officially mark the start of the Christmas season.
Speaking exclusively to Derry City Council from his magical workshop in the North Pole, Santa said he was looking forward to visiting Derry as he prepares for Christmas.
"This is the most exciting and busy time of the year for me. I love Christmas and I know there are millions of boys and girls all around the world who'll be expecting me on Christmas Eve and I can't disappoint them.
"But the boys and girls living in the Derry City Council area are very high up on my list and I can't wait to see them all in Guildhall Square when I help the Mayor switch on the Christmas tree lights.
"I hope everyone in the city has a lovely Christmas and I'm looking forward to seeing them in Guildhall Square. Happy Christmas everyone!"
The big Christmas switch on will take place at 7.35pm when the Mayor and Santa turn on the Christmas tree lights. The music and celebrations will continue until 8.15pm.
This free family event is brought to you with Seasons Greetings from Derry City Council.
Dingle all the way! Emmerdale star for Derry switch-on
EMMERDALE STAR Charley Webb, better known as tearaway teen Debbie Dingle, is set to dazzle the people of Derry when she officially switches on the city's Christmas lights next week.
Guildhall Square is expected to be packed to capacity on Wednesday, November 22 from 6.30pm as the city's Christmas festivities are officially launched.
The event will be compered by Radio Foyle personality, Mark Patterson and the James Peake Xperience will provide music designed to get everyone in the party mood!
Also joining in with the party will be the Derry City Football Team as they look back on an amazing sporting year! The panto stars of the Millennium Forum's Christmas performance of Cinderella will also make a guest appearance.
As she prepares to deliver her Christmas message, the Mayor, Councillor Helen Quigley said: "Christmas is a magical time and for us the message of peace and goodwill to all has never been more appropriate. Thousands of people will visit the city this Christmas and we want them to feel welcome.
"We are also offering the hand of friendship to the many new communities who are now calling Derry home. While not everyone living in the city is part of the Christian tradition, we want to extend the ethos behind our traditions to everyone living here. I hope everyone will join me in offering seasonal good wishes to all our new communities and visitors in the city and region at this time."
Then the person everyone's been waiting for - Santa himself will arrive at Guildhall Square to officially mark the start of the Christmas season.
Speaking exclusively to Derry City Council from his magical workshop in the North Pole, Santa said he was looking forward to visiting Derry as he prepares for Christmas.
"This is the most exciting and busy time of the year for me. I love Christmas and I know there are millions of boys and girls all around the world who'll be expecting me on Christmas Eve and I can't disappoint them.
"But the boys and girls living in the Derry City Council area are very high up on my list and I can't wait to see them all in Guildhall Square when I help the Mayor switch on the Christmas tree lights.
"I hope everyone in the city has a lovely Christmas and I'm looking forward to seeing them in Guildhall Square. Happy Christmas everyone!"
The big Christmas switch on will take place at 7.35pm when the Mayor and Santa turn on the Christmas tree lights. The music and celebrations will continue until 8.15pm.
This free family event is brought to you with Seasons Greetings from Derry City Council.
