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Welcome...Welcome to the Barnstaple Christmas Festival guidewhere you will find details of our packed festiveprogramme. Such is the popularity of the town'sChristmas festivities that our line up of events is evenbigger this year, starting with the Christmas Light Switchon, on The Square on Sunday November 21 with thefantastic Newton Faulkner as the headline act.

As always, we aim to make this an event for all the familyand the day will begin with youngsters taking part in theSpirit of Christmas parade, organised by North DevonMuseum. Along with a traditional fair on The Strand, ahost of musical acts on the main stage, including localprimary schools, the day is going to be filled with fun andfestive spirit.

We would like to thank all the businesses that havesupported our Christmas activities, in particular our mainsponsor, the Co-Operative Group. We would also like tothank all of our other sponsors, who you will seeadvertising in this brochure, and in addition Juice Designand Advertising for their marketing support plus of courseour invaluable volunteers who help with so muchthroughout this period.

This year we have teamed up once again with the NorthDevon Hospice. You can show your support bypurchasing a ticket in their bumper draw and be in with achance to win the first prize of £5,000.

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas

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Craig Bulley

Barnstaple Town Centre Manager.

Taking place on the Square on Sunday 21 November this will be

one of the South Wests leading Christmas events. Join your hosts

Seth Conway from ITV Westcountry and BBC Radio Devon's

Richard Green together with Hopps & Chapple from The Voice 106

and Emma Scott from Heart for a day of fabulous festivities.

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Spirit of Christmas Parade

North Devon Gang Show

Sticklepath and Yeo Valley Primary Schools

Off Beat

Zamba

Special Guests

A Very Special Christmas Medley

Christmas Lights Switch On

NEWTON FAULKNER

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Ceremony

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Christmas Switch On Event with live music on The SquareIncluding Spirit of Christmas Parade, Street Entertainment, FunFair on The Strand and live performance by NEWTONFAULKNER

Late Night Shopping featuring &

Classic Car Show* &

Late Night Shopping featuring&

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Festive Pannier Market*, ,& North Devon Hospice

Santa Fun Run*

Late Night Shopping featuring Barnstaple Town CouncilVictorian Fayre & Carol Service,

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Festive Pannier Market*, ,&

& Children’s Hospice Carol Singers

Festive Pannier Market*, ,&

Late Night Shopping featuring& Children’s Hospice Carol Singers

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Selected stores trading - see individual stores for details

Many stores trading as normal - see individual stores fordetails

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Piatti Quartet

ClevelandWatkiss Quartet

and the start of thisyears panto Aladdin

Kevin BridgesAcoustic High Street,

Barnstaple Youth Marching Band*

Foley & Hepburn*

BarnstapleAmateur Operatics Society

Barnstaple Concert Band*, Salvation Army Band*

South Molton Town Band*,Barnstaple Youth Marching Band*

Barnstaple Amateur Operatics Society*

Barnstaple Concert Band* Salvation Army Band*

South Molton Town Band*Barnstaple Youth Marching Band*

North Devon Gang Show

Salvation Army Band*

South Molton Town Band*Barnstaple Youth Marching Band*

Acoustic HighStreet

South Molton Town Band* Salvation Army Band*

StiltskinBorderline Morris Dancers,

The Snow Family,The Juggling Workshop

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Victorian Strongmen,Borderline Morris

Dancers

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Real Reindeer Parade with Santa,

Go North Devon Brass*

Stiltskin*

Musical Ruth,

Barnstaple Amateur Operatics Society

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Queens Theatre

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Text in blue denotes street entertainment,& *denotes daytime event

Text in red denotes live musicText in green denotes ticketed event,

Christmas in Barnstaple has never been so exciting! With its fantasticmix of national stores and an excellent range of independentretailers, the town offers a shopping experience for all the family.

Our High Street boasts over 60 quality stores and you are sure tofind a magical gift or that special something amongst an incrediblevariety of traders in Boutport St, Joy St, Market St, Tuly St, Cross St,Bear St and Queen St, along with Holland and Gammon Walks.

And when you want a break, there is a superb range of cafes andrestaurants in the town where you can enjoy some festive cheer. Forevening entertainment, Barnstaple has a choice of hostelries to enjoya drink with friends or you could catch the latest film at our awardwinning, independent cinema or a show or panto at the Queen'sTheatre- whatever your choice, there is something for everyone.

Shopping has never been so exciting...

Make a date in your diary for Sunday 21st November and join us inthe Town Centre for our fabulous Christmas launch event and lightswitch on. Building on our reputation for hosting one of the bestevents of its kind in the Southwest, this year we are excited toannounce our headline act as Brit Award Nominated and MultiPlatinum selling singer/songwriter, Newton Faulkner.

North Devon Gang Show, Sticklepath and Yeo Valley PrimarySchools, local favourites Zamba, and a very special festive spotfeaturing some of the best of North Devon's musical talent will getyou singing along on the day.

With a traditional fun fair for the children on The Strand and streetentertainers, this is a great day out for all the family, culminating inthe Big Switch on of Barnstaple's stunning Christmas lights, whichthis year are bigger and better than ever. Come early- this event ishugely popular with all ages!

Christmas Lights Switch On...

Barnstaples strength as a town lies in being able to offer everyone aunique visitor experience. With its eclectic mix of well known highstreet brands and independent traders there's something foreveryone. Added to the mix is a wide range of quality Cafes, Pubsand Restaurants. As a result of this Barnstaple town centre continuesto attract new businesses.

We would encourage everyone to explore what Barnstaple has tooffer and support the traders who make it possible for Barnstaple tooffer its unique and wide range of goods and services. This customerloyalty combined with a unique mix of retailers and services willensure that Barnstaple maintains a thriving Town Centre for thefuture.

Supporting Barnstaple this Christmas...

All information correct at time of going to press (November 2010)

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