S CLUB 7 singer Paul Cattermole is set to illuminate Walton at this weekend's Christmas lights switch-on.
The former popstar will join Santa and the Mayor of Elmbridge councillor Janet Turner at 6pm on Saturday (November 17) when The Heart's festive lights will be turned on.
The switch-on will form part of the Christmas Festival of Light celebrations of which full details have now been announced.
The festival runs from 10am to 7pm and features the annual parade of handmade lanterns at 5.30pm.
The procession will be led by Oatlands Park Pipe Band with Molesey Scout Band and Walton Rotary Club's Christmas sleigh carrying the mayor.
The festival, organised by Walton Business Group (WBG) and The Heart shopping centre, will also include live music and entertainment, late night shopping, stalls and children's rides and a Santa's grotto.
Sarah-Jane Shellard, WBG director and event organiser, said: "A great event is planned for local residents and visitors. This is a unique day each year when all parts of the community come together to celebrate the start of the festive period and showcase our town."
Walton Christmas Festival of Light line-up:
Stalls and activities
High Street:
10am – 7pm Stalls, rides and refreshments3pm – 5 pm Father Christmas in his Grotto at Jungle Active
(free of charge)
5.30pm Procession of lanterns
6pm The Heart's Christmas Lights switch on.
Musical entertainment in Studio Plaza from 12.30pm to 6.30pm.
Including performances from:
1.30pm Elmbridge Ladies Choir
2.30pm Weybridge Male Voice Choir
3pm Brodie & The Reggae Boys
4pm Westward School Choir
4.30pm Danesfield Manor School Choir
5pm Theatre4Kids
6.10pm Charlotte from Escape
Live music in High Street:
4pm St Mary's & St John's Church Choir
Live music in the Mall:
4.30pm Cleves School Steel Band
