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Harry Potter actor to turn on Peterborough's Christmas lights
ACTOR Warwick Davis has been revealed as the celebrity who will switch on Peterborough's Christmas lights in November.
ACTOR Warwick Davis has been revealed as the celebrity who will switch on Peterborough's Christmas lights in November.The Yaxley film star – who played Professor Filius Flitwick in the Harry Potter movies – will switch on the festive display on November 19 at 7pm.
Due to the redevelopment works at Cathedral Square, the switch-on will move from its usual location to a new home on Bridge Street.
The stage will be placed outside the town hall, where there will be family entertainment from 5pm, with local acts taking the stage to entertain crowds up until switch-on time.
A Christmas food and craft market will be held along Bridge Street and Long Causeway from November 18 to 22, to coincide with the switch on.
There will also be competitions, one-night-only discounts a Santa's grotto and entertainment at Westgate Department Store on Park Road, which is sponsoring the switch-on event.
Peterborough City Council's cabinet member for regional and business engagement councillor Gavin Elsey said: "We gave assurances earlier in the year that the work to develop Cathedral Square would not affect our Christmas celebrations and we have remained true to our word. I am looking forward to welcoming lots of people to the city to see the lights and enjoy the entertainment."
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