Seasonal Songs Accompany Chiswick Christmas Lights Switch On

Now children's scavenger hunt begins with over 50 prizes

The choir from Chiswick School's Performing Arts Department sang seasonal favourites

November 17, 2024

A large crowd assembled in the centre of Chiswick this Tuesday (19 November) to see the Christmas lights being switched on.

The rain stopped just in time, as children and grown-ups gathered around the Christmas tree next to the Hogarth statue and many mince pies, Tea Cakes and chocolates were consumed. Even Santa, his chief Reindeer and Elf were also present at the event.

On the stroke of 5 pm, the tree and surrounding roads were spontaneously illuminated with the assistance of little ones in the crowd when they pressed the magic switch provided by Chiswick Lighting.

The choir from Chiswick School's Performing Arts Department, led by its teacher, Tommy Robinson, gave enthusiastic renditions of favourite seasonal songs.

Local residents Lynda Fisher and Marlene Johnson have organised events in Chiswick for Christmas and they thanked sponsors, including Snappy Snaps, Hounslow Council (which provided the tree on the High Road), Wheelers (which provided the tree on Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick Lighting (which provided home made mince pies) and M&S, Tesco & Sainsbury's for mince pies, teacakes, chocolates, etc

With Chiswick now appropriately illuminated the Children’s Christmas Scavenger Hunt commences with 50 prizes on offer. Look out for posters in local shops.

Entry forms can be collected now from Chiswick Lighting Company, 30 Devonshire Road and they must be submitted back there by 5 pm Friday 13 December.

Children aged between 5 and 11 are invited to take part in the hunt by spotting unexpected items in windows of participating local shops.. The lucky winners will be notified by text on Saturday, 14 December.

List of over 50 prizes

Banya No.1 Spa	Bathhouse entry (three hours) (16 years plus). Two prizes.
Chiswick Lighting	Lamp.
Chiswick Pets	Ball chucker stick.
Damsel	Voucher.
De Joli	Voucher.
Duci	Voucher for ice cream. Multiple prizes.
Everybody Reads	Voucher.
Frivoli	St Eval candle in a pot.
Gail’s	Selection of pastries/bread. Box of mince pies.
Greige	Voucher.
Hair at Number Three	Blow dry (from January).
The Hyde Gallery	Art class for one child (aged 7-11).
The Lamb	Voucher for food. Drinks not included.
LA Menswear	Scarf.
Lark	Voucher.
Lizard	Voucher.
Macken	Voucher.
Marmalade	Voucher for a child. Prize will be age-appropriate.
My Place	Voucher for food. Drinks not included.
Nami Oriental Shop	Voucher.
Napoli on the Road	Voucher for food. Drinks not included.
Odonno’s	Voucher for ice cream. Multiple prizes.
Ole & Steen	Two cinnamon socials.
Philip Neal	Christmas truffles. White choc snowman filled with milk choc buttons.
Quirky Pixie Decor	Decorated shell.
Rice Persian Kitchen	Voucher for two wraps.
Rich Nails	Voucher.
Sam’s Kitchen	Dinner for two (drinks not included). Brunch for two.
Snapdragon	Voucher.
Stitching Room	Voucher for alterations.
Tamp	Coffee (choice of bag or capsules).
Tarantella	Voucher for food. Drinks not included.
Urban Pantry	Voucher for food. Drinks not included.
Wheeler’s Garden Centre	Christmas tree. Poinsettia.
Whistling Oyster	Selection of condiments.
Wild Swans	Selection of hair accessories.
Windfall Natural	Scented candle and room spray.

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