On The Radio: Birthday celebrations and Christmas Lights
“In my opinion it is THE biggest event of the year in the city.”
Can you believe that it is November already, writes Chris Tibbles Boomerang Radio Breakfast host?
Boomerang Radio is now a year old and continuing to grow and we have lots more events to look forward to across the area as we enter 2027. Before all of that though, we have the excitement of the Peterborough Christmas lights. In my opinion THE biggest event of the year in the city.
If you haven’t already, make sure that you pop the date in your diary. It’s Friday November 20th. The fun will start on stage on Cathedral Square at around 5pm with Paul Jackson and myself from Boomerang Radio hosting the stage.
The entertainment on the evening will include the Peterborough Cathedral Choir, the Peterborough Rock Choir, local singers Thomas Dunleavy and Malcolm Fovargue, Disney Princesses, Monsters and Mascots – including Peter Burrow from The Posh, the Kindred Youth Theatre, and the cast of the Cresset’s Peter Pan pantomime. This year Kevin Kennedy, Curly Watts from Coronation Street, stars as Captain Hook in the pantomime and will be us for the countdown to the lights.
Plus, I’ve been told by a very reliable source that Father Christmas and Mrs Claus will also be making an appearance too!
With the lights switched on at 7pm, you’ll then have the chance to have a boogie on Cathedral Square as Boomerang Radio’s Dave Price will be playing some party classics following the Christmas lights switch-on.
It really will be a magical night, so join us as we add some sparkle to the city. I am really looking forward to the event.
With the Christmas lights being turned on, it means that the countdown to Christmas is also on. Sleeps ‘til Santa has a new home on Boomerang Radio, with the singalong countdown on air every day, including Saturday and Sunday. If you would like to get your school, nursery, or your children a mention on the radio with Sleeps ‘til Santa, just email your details to [email protected]
I am going to have a nice weekend away with my daughter to celebrate her 8th birthday (I can’t believe she’s 8 already!), and to recharge my batteries, before the excitement of the Peterborough Christmas lights switch-on. The Boomerang Radio family of presenters and I look forward to seeing you on Cathedral Square on Friday November 20th from 5pm. Come and see us for a car sticker.