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Jurassic Fibre saves the day for historic Exmouth Christmas tree

Award-winning Devon-based broadband company, Jurassic Fibre , has saved the day by stepping in to help light up Exmouth’s historic community tree, just in time for Christmas.

Exmouth’s community tree is at Exmouth’s Magnolia Centre in the pedestrian walkway, a popular shopping hotspot for tourists and locals alike. The tree is a traditional Norwegian spruce, measuring at over 40 ft...

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Illuminated trail Connaught@Christmas reveals a very special ambassador

This year’s illuminated Christmas trail at Connaught Gardens in Sidmouth this December will be welcoming an important VIP to officially open the event’s new ‘sensory sessions’.

Coraline Troy is attending Connaught@Christmas as an ambassador for visitors with sensory considerations. Coraline, who is just 5, has Down’s Syndrome. She will be the first to try out the sensory sessions,...

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Connaught@Christmas is back! Tickets go on sale for ‘magical’ Sidmouth garden illuminations in December

Anyone looking for a magical festive experience to kick off Christmas 2022 can now book to visit Connaught@Christmas at Connaught Gardens in Sidmouth - which this year is set to be even more enchanting.

After the success of the first event in 2021, this year there’s a longer run of 10 days from Friday December 9 to Sunday December 18. Each day the illuminations open at 4.30pm with last...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Drake Circus

Santa’s sleigh is packed and he’s preparing for another Christmas to remember in Britain’s Ocean City with it’s dazzling illuminations, great shopping and delicious food.

Father Christmas will arrive at Drake Circus on November 15 to kick off festivities with the launch of his Smeaton’s Tower lighthouse grotto and the Centre’s light-switch on.

The annual event also marks the...

Search for local hero to switch on Plymouth's Christmas lights

Plymouth is in search of a well-deserving local person to switch on this year’s City Centre Christmas lights after X Factor star Sam Bailey has had to pull out of the event due to contract commitments. Sam stepped in after Coronation Street star and singer, Shayne Ward announced he was unavailable to attend last week.

With just 1 week to go, Event partners, Plymouth City Council and...

X-Factor’s Sam Bailey to switch on Plymouth Christmas lights

Sam Bailey, who won series ten of the X Factor in 2013, is to return to Plymouth to switch on the Christmas lights, following news that Shayne Ward will now not be able to attend on 17 November.

“We’re thrilled Sam is coming back” comments Jon Walton, City Centre Manager, “She was hugely popular last year and we’ve had lots of requests for us to bring her back to Plymouth. It is...

Derriford Hospital lights up for Christmas

Crowds gathered to watch the Plymouth Hospital NHS Trust's first ever Christmas tree light up and enjoyed joining in with the carols performed by Thornbury School and Off Key Singing Club. at Derriford Hospital last night

The evening was made extra special by a long-term patient from our Children’s Wards, who alongside Nick Thomas, Deputy Chief Executive, switched them on.

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Christmas arrives in Plymouth

Plymouth Loves Christmas and the festivities will begin this Thursday, starting with the anticipated Christmas lights switch-on, which thousands are expected to attend.

Showcasing the new mesmerising gold and white lights with snow falling affect features, the countdown event will begin at 4pm on Thursday.

Everyone is invited to join celebrities and special guests for what will...

Waterfront Christmas lights switch on will follow Thanksgiving service

The Barbican and Sutton Harbour will get into the Christmas spirit with a traditional carol service on The Parade as part of their Christmas lights switch-on.

Taking place on Thursday 27 November, the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership and Lord Mayor’s Parlour, will host a short Thanksgiving service at the Mayflower Steps.

Celebrating Plymouth’s links with the United States of...

Christmas Lights Switch-on and Lantern Parade

Thursday 13 November is a special date for the Plymouth diary as the Christmas lights get switched-on announcing the start of the official 2014 Christmas celebrations.

Taking place from 4pm at the top of Cornwall Street, outside Drake Circus Shopping Centre, visitors will be entertained by Heart FM ahead of the anticipated countdown.

Local band Joker will be performing getting...