At this year’s celebrity Switch-On last night (Thursday, 24th November), Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones illuminated the stunning display of Christmas lights in Marlow town centre.
Hundreds of families flocked to the High Street to mark the occasion amid ‘real’ snow. Entertainment included ‘cheeky elves’ and stilt walkers, while Marlow FM broadcast live and played festive songs to the crowds.
From the top level of the double-decker bus parked in the High Street, Peter said: “I’m thrilled to switch the Christmas lights on here in Marlow, my global investment HQ for nearly 20 years. Every day I deliberately drive along the High Street, often stopping for coffee or look around the shops – it’s a good start to my day. Marlow is a very special place.”
Mayor Richard Scott said: “It’s brilliant to see so many people come to celebrate the Switch On of our wonderful Christmas lights this year, and we’re delighted that Peter was able to accept our invitation to turn them on. Thank you to him, to all our generous sponsors, and to everyone for coming — I wish you all a very Happy Christmas.”
This year’s sponsors were:
Shanly Foundation
Comland
Beaufort Financial
The Ship
Pink Affinity
Scamp and Dude
Swish Fibre
4Front Security
Whistl
Chamber of Trade and Commerce
My Specialist GP
The Butchers Tap and Grill
Open Health
Brand Events
The Chequers
Marlow Round Table
Harleyford Golf Club
Koppers
MLL Telecom Ltd
Rupert House School
Laurents
NFU Mutual
Signature at Cliveden Manor
Richardson Jones
Amorino Marlow
The Compleat Angler
Seymour Taylor
Andrew Milsom
