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Blackheath Village switches on the Christmas Lights,

Come and join the Christmas celebrations in the Village. We have two Christmas trees this year!

(Montpelier Vale, the slip road by Everest Inn, will be closed all weekend.)

Montpelier Vale from midday will be hosting a classic car show alongside music, mulled wine and the Blackheath Morris Dancers.

At 1.00pm Blackheath Creatives Pop Up and Cafe will be Lantern making, Face painting and making Santa Hats. Join the fun and join the Vintage Trail.

At 4.00 Torch Light Procession will be led by All Saint’s School Choir from Montpelier Vale to the Crown for the Switch On Ceremony. Bring your torch and join the carol singing.

Events at The Crown begin with music at 3 pm with singer Peter Savison, the Blackheath Morris Dancers and Carol Singing. Mulled Wine will be served.

The Grand Switch on Ceremony begins at 4.20 and will be lead by The Chairman of the Blackheath Society, Paul Watts. Father Nicholas of All Saint’s Church will give The Christmas Blessing. Actor Nicholas Day will roll in the Christmas spirit and lead the Count Down for switching on the Christmas Lights of the Christmas tree in Tranquil Vale.

After the ceremony Laurence O Band will play in the Crown Garden.

At 8.30 The Amelia Duo will be playing guitar and ukelalie, their own music and covers. They will perform inside the Crown.

Mary’s Living and Giving are holding A Christmas Designer Event. Goodie Bags, prosseco, mince pies and more when you go shopping at their store.

All Saint’s School Choir will being singing outside Shepherd’s Supermarket from 3.30 in aid of Lewisham Food Bank before they lead the procession from Montpelier Vale to The Crown for the grand Christmas Light Switch on ceremony.

The two Christmas Trees have been donated by Jimmy Botton Family Funfair. Thank you.

Bring a torch and join us.