Warming Up for Christmas in Thatcham
On Friday 5 December at 5pm the festive fun begins with the Christmas Light Switch On. With stalls offering seasonal gifts, food, and refreshments, leading up to the Lights Switch-On at 7.15pm. Both Thatcham High Street and The Broadway will be closed to traffic, allowing even more space for attractions. Visitors can enjoy live stage entertainment, carol singers, dancers, roaming performers—including stilt walkers and a bubble fairy—and a special visit from Father Christmas courtesy of Newbury Lions. And once again, we can guarantee snowfall in Thatcham for the evening!
The main stage will feature performances from Kennet School, Whitelands Primary School, Churches Together Choirs, dance groups including Sonia Brown and Dance Fusion, as well as a theatre preview from KATS. DJ Stop Start will keep the celebrations going after the switch-on. Mayor Petra Pemberton with be switching on the lights joined by Father Christmas.
From 10am on Saturday 6th December, The Broadway hosts a Christmas Market—perfect for discovering unique, locally sourced gifts and supporting local businesses. Entertainment will run throughout the day beside the giant Christmas tree.
Visitors can also vote for the town’s Best Christmas Window Display, supported by the Newbury Weekly News, as local retailers join in the festive fun.
‘Warming Up for Christmas’ is sponsored by Graeme Electrical Services, with this year’s Christmas tree sponsored by Xtrac.
On Sunday 8 December, the Rotary Club of Thatcham and District presents the Santa Fun Run—an uplifting event for all ages.
On Sunday 14 December at 3pm, St Mary’s Church will host the Thatcham Town Council Civic Carol Concert, a traditional and beautiful celebration.