THE COUNTDOWN to Christmas will begin at The Lexicon a month before the big day, with a tree lighting ceremony.
The Bracknell-based shopping centre will welcome all ages for the event that sees the cast of South Hill Park’s panto, Jack and the Beanstalk, make a guest appearance, while the Rock Choir will sing some appropriate festive tunes, before the button is pressed to light up a 10m tree … and the town centre’s lights.
There will be other surprises, and the event will raise money for The Lexicon’s charities of the year, Duchenne UK and the MS Trust.
It takes place from 5.30pm on Friday, November 25 in Union Square.
Elsewhere, between then and Christmas, there will be a virtual sleigh ride attraction, giving youngsters an opportunity to test Santa’s magical form of transport before it delivers presents on Christmas Eve.
The Will Wildwood slide will return to Princess Square, dressed for the festive season in holly, mistletoe and festive lights to help raise money for Bracknell Foodbank: every time the slide is used, The Lexicon will donate a penny up to a maximum of £5,000.
And people can enjoy a Snowflake Trail around the town centre, using spectacular artwork created by children. Those who complete it will have an opportunity to win a family prize from Cineworld and Gymfinity.
Being a shopping centre, it should be no surprise that a Christmas market also features in the plans.
The Lexicon is installing wooden huts that will sell a selection of gifts and seasonal refreshments from Monday, November 21.
And there will be an array of choirs, bands and singers providing festive entertainment.
The Lexicon will also be running its annual advent calendar competitions on Facebook in November.
For more information, log on to: www.thelexiconbracknell.com
