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    Nov 2022

    Last Updated: 16/11/2022

    Reindeer head to Ripon for Saturday's Christmas lights switch on

    by Tim Flanagan

    | 16 Nov, 2022
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    The countdown to Christmas starts in Ripon on Saturday, when the city's Christmas lights are turned on.

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    Ripon's festive season gets into full swing this week, with late night shopping tomorrow and the switch on of the city's Christmas lights on Saturday.

    Tomorrow, eight independent retailers located on North Steet and Fishergate will remain open until 8pm and there is the opportunity for shoppers to win a hamper.

    The participating retailers are: The Castle, The GreenHouse, Memorable Moments. Carlton Couture Bridal, Absolute Bliss Health & Beauty, Eastwick, St Michael's Hospice and  Halls of Ripon department store.

    On Saturday, Ripon Market Square will be a hive of activity from 1pm ahead of the Christmas lights switch on, which takes place at 5pm.

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    Santa's reindeer return to Ripon Market Square on Saturday afternoon



    The reindeer, which proved popular when they visited Ripon for last year's switch on will be returning with Santa and once again and there will also be free fairground rides and a climbing wall for children to enjoy.

    The Ripon City Council event will also provide free musical entertainment from 2pm with singer-songwriter Freddie Cleary followed by Christmas songs from Tamsin and Kaylie, before the Jersey Beyond tribute act take centre stage.

    This year, the council's festive programme in Ripon is being supported by Ripon Business Improvement District, which is paying for the production and distribution of a Christmas brochure, setting out the events that will be happening in the city between now and New Year's Eve.



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