Christmas lights go on: Worcester

The lights are going on at the Guildhall and Crowngate

The official switch-on of the Christmas lights in Worcester is on Thursday 12 November 2009 - and BBC Hereford & Worcester is at the event.

Breakfast presenter Howard Bentham is Master of Ceremonies at the Guildhall from 1630 GMT - the Mayor switches the lights on at 1740 GMT.

BBC H&W's Andrew Easton is on stage at the Crowngate Shopping centre from 1700 GMT.

The mayor will switch the lights on there at 1815 GMT.

Timetable

All times are approximate, and may be subject to change:

The Mayor will switch the lights on at the Guildhall

GUILDHALL

• 1630: Howard Bentham introduces the Samba Santas.
• 1645: Carol West sings two songs.
• 1700: Howard's Bits and Pieces game.
• 1710: JJ perform two songs.
• 1720: Mayor's processes through a Guard of Honour of children from Lyppard Grange Primary School.
  Charlie Green sings three songs.
• 1740: Countdown to official switch-on of the lights, by the Mayor and Charlie Green.

CROWNGATE

• 1700: Andrew Easton begins live entertainment.
• 1710: Carol West sings two songs.
• 1735: JJ perform two songs.
• 1745: The Mayor and party processes from The Guildhall to Crowngate, via High Street, Bull Entry, Bell Square, Broad Street and Angel Place.
• 1800: Charlie Green sings
• 1810: Competition winner joins Howard and Andrew on stage for the official countdown.
• 1815: The lights are switched on.