Thousands join Basildon Christmas lights swich-on
WITH a quick flick of the switch, Basildon’s Christmas lights have been turned on and the town is in full swing for the festive season.
Saturday’s big switch-on in Basildon Town Centre, which attracted around 10,000 spectators, coincided with the Eastgate Centre’s Christmas season launch.
Mayor Mo Larkin and Essex Cricketers Graham Napier and Morris Chambers brought the lights to life alongside the cast of Dick Wittington at the Towngate Theatre. Eastgate Centre Marketing manager Mike Horton said this year was by far their biggest.
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