The Arundel Chamber of Commerce has announced details of Arundel by Candlelight celebrations
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The programme
has now been confirmed for this year’s Arundel
by Candlelight on Saturday 5
December from midday to 7pm. Organised
by Arundel Chamber of Commerce, this year’s event would not have been possible
without the very kind sponsorship from local firm Pegasus Properties, market-leading estate agents in West Sussex and
Hampshire, and also Arundel Town Council.
The
entertainment schedule has been organised by Sharon Blaikie from the Landon Sounds Events Studios, on behalf
of the Chamber of Commerce. Sharon says "Arundel by Candlelight will once again deliver an enchanting day, full
of fun and festive cheer; an opportunity for everyone to come together and
celebrate a memorable day in the run up to Christmas. The event
provides people with a great opportunity to ‘shop local’ for presents and
support their high street on ‘Small Business Saturday’. This year over 20 local
organisations are involved and we hope this collaboration and co-operation is really
helping build community spirit throughout the town. ”.
The day will
start at midday on the High Street with the Chichester Young Farmers Club
recreating a 'Live Nativity' scene
with costumes and a parade through the town, ending at their pop-up stable
destination next to the Museum, where they will be raising money for Chestnut
Tree House. Also in the parade will be ‘The Top Bananas’, an energetic and
eccentric quartet on stilts. Father
Christmas will also join them, with his little helpers and elves on his way
to his grotto at Arundel Museum,
where he will be welcoming children between 12.30 and 5.00pm. His presents this
year are sponsored by the King’s Arms and Fanny Adams Boutique.
At 1.00pm in
the Town Square there will be an Ecumenical Carol Service led by the three churches (Arundel Baptist Church,
the Parish & Priory Church of St Nicholas, and Arundel Cathedral) with
singing supported by Arun Choral Society. The Rock Choir and InChoir will also
provide further entertainment later in the day.
This year
sees the return of the popular Lantern
Parade, which will descend the High Street at 4.30pm. Lantern workshops for
children will be from 12.30 to 3.30pm in the Norfolk Arms, alternatively buy a
lantern from the stall in Crown Yard. In addition ‘WOW! Creative Coaching
Enterprises’ are working with local schools to develop ‘Nativity Scene Light
Boxes’, which will be exhibited at the Victoria Institute. Competitions for the
best ‘Nativity Scene Light Box’, best Lantern and best handmade Christmas Card,
will all be judged between 3.00-4.00pm and the winners announced at 4.00pm.
At 4.45pm on
the High Street the Chairman of Arundel Chamber of Commerce, the President of
the Arundel & District Rotary Club and the Mayor of Arundel will welcome
everyone to the Christmas Tree lighting
ceremony. The magnificent tree has once again been kindly provided by the
Norfolk Estate and the lights will be officially switched on by Her Grace the Duchess of Norfolk.
The Rotary Club of Arundel will be selling
mistletoe and holly to raise funds for their chosen charities. Other local
community groups involved this year include The Victoria Institute on Tarrant Street who will be hosting
Arundel Youth Theatre. Also Arundel Open
Studios will be presenting “13 Artists in Winter” with studios on Tarrant
Street and King’s Arms Hill open for 3 weekends on the 28th/29th Nov, 5th/6th
Dec and 12th/13th Dec. In conjunction with Arundel
Fairtrade Town Group there will be a selection of stalls on Tarrant Street
selling ethically sourced and fairly-traded items.
Crown Yard will feature a larger selection
of vintage fairground rides this
year, including a helter-skelter and 50 foot big wheel. It will also host one
of the town’s “Wish & Memory”
Christmas Trees, where people can leave their Christmas wishes and memories
of loved ones; other trees will be based around the town and confirmed nearer
the day.
The Arundel
by Candlelight Christmas Market has
stalls throughout the town and rivals many of the markets to be found in our
larger cities for the quality and range of its hand-picked stall-holders, and
there is always an array of seasonal treats such as roasted chestnuts, mulled
wine and hog roasts. With a refreshing absence of chain stores, Arundel is also
celebrated for its modern independent
shops, contemporary art galleries, and great restaurants, pubs and cafes,
many of which will be open late into the evening.
The High Street and Tarrant Street will be
closed to traffic from 6.30am to 11.00pm, however there will still be full
access to the Mill Road & Lido car
parks which are free from midday onwards. Crown Yard car park will be
closed on the day. There will be a Park
& Ride scheme in operation from the WWT Arundel Wetland Centre. Drivers
are advised to arrive into town via the A27 on the eastern (Worthing/Brighton)
side of Arundel to gain access to car parks. If possible it is recommended to arrive
by bus or train to help avoid congestion.
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Arundel by
Candlelight Programme
Saturday 5th
December – Midday to 7pm
Please note that
timings are approximate and may be subject to change on the day.
Father Christmas & Live Nativity
12.30 – 5.00 -
Arundel Museum, Mill Road
2.00 – 3.00 –
Riversong & the Glee Club join forces to lead carol singing at the Museum.
Competitions
3.00 – Judging of
‘Nativity Scene Light Boxes’ at the Victoria Institute
3.30 - Judging of
Lanterns & Christmas Cards at the Norfolk Arms (children should post their
handmade cards in the special Post Box in the Norfolk Arms Hotel by 3.00pm)
4.00 – Competition
winners announced by the Duchess of Norfolk, the Mayor and the Town Crier in
front of the Christmas Tree on the Town Square.
Roaming Entertainment
·
The Top Bananas: An
energetic and eccentric quartet on stilts, expect the unexpected!
·
The Hartley Voices:
Three Victorian Dressed Opera Singers.
High Street
12.00 – Opening parade with Live Nativity and
Father Christmas plus children from local schools with their 'Nativity Scene
Light Boxes'
12.15 – Arundel
Youth Theatre perform seasonal songs
1.00 – Carol Service led by the 3 Churches
(Arundel Baptist Church, the Parish & Priory Church of St. Nicholas and
Arundel Cathedral) with Arun Choral Society
1.30 – Arun Choral
Society
12.30 – 3.30 - Lantern Making Workshop at the Norfolk
Arms
3.00 – 4.00
Choristers from Arundel Cathedral
4.15 – Gather at top
of High Street to be part of Lantern Procession (all children must be
accompanied by an adult; preferably no buggies or dogs please)
4.30 – Lantern Procession departs from top of
High Street
4.45 – Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony with
Her Grace, the Duchess of Norfolk
5.00 – Rock Choir, a
popular 70+ strong choir conducted by Vikki Hewitt
6/6.30 – InChoir, a
non-auditioned choir open to anybody who wants to sing!
Lower High Street, across from Swan Hotel
Arundel &
District Rotary Club selling holly & mistletoe for their chosen charities.
2.00 - 6.00 –
Face-painting with ABC sponsor Pegasus Properties at No 21 High St.
6/6.30 – InChoir
Tarrant Street
1.30 - 2.00 –
Arundel Youth Theatre at the Victoria Institute
2.00 - 6.00 – Live
music at the Eagle from the Isles of Arun, Mad Max and Will’s Choir.
5.00 - Nineveh
House: Panto excerpts; the story of how Jack sells the beloved cow Daisy to an
evil magician, will good triumph over evil?
11.00 – 7.00 -
Arundel Open Studios present “13 Artists in Winter” at 5 locations: 10 Castle
Mews; Duff Gallery (10b Tarrant Street); The Victoria Institute; 2 Kings Arms
Hill; 54 Tarrant Street.
Various times
throughout the day: Is that snow in the air at Sparks Yard?
Crown Yard
·
Vintage fairground
rides from Horton’s Steam Fair, including a Big Wheel and Helter-Skelter.
·
Arundel Community
Partnership and WOW!Creative Community Stall promoting Arundel Youth Projects
& Opportunities. Also buy a lantern so you can be part of the parade and
details of a town-wide Treasure Hunt.
Christmas ‘Wish & Memory’ Trees
Somewhere for
children & adults to leave their Christmas wishes and memories of loved
ones; there will be one by the Crown Yard shops and others around town which
will be confirmed nearer the day.
Transport & Parking
·
Mill Road and Lido
car parks free are from midday onwards, with designated disabled bays.
·
A Park & Ride
scheme will be in operation from midday till 7.30pm from Mill Road to the WWT
Arundel Wetland Centre car park (the car park gates will be closed at 7.30pm)
·
Stagecoach and
Compass buses will be operating from a temporary bus stop outside Mill Road car
park.
Entertainment
organised by Sharon Blaikie from the local Landon Sounds Bespoke Events.
Arundel by
Candlelight is sponsored by Pegasus Properties
Market-leading
estate agents in West Sussex and Hampshire
www.pegasusproperties.co.uk
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