Preston Christmas Lights Switch On 2022: Guildhall Sales and Lettings announced as main sponsor of city’s biggest free event

By Sean Gleaves
Published 18th Oct 2022, 19:19 BST
Updated 18th Oct 2022, 19:20 BST
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Preston-based sales and lettings agent Guildhall Sales and Lettings have been named as a main sponsor for the Christmas Light Switch On in Preston.

The event – which is free to attend and gets underway at 5.30pm on Preston's Flag Market – is being organised by Preston BID in partnership with Smooth Radio North West.

A sensational evening of live entertainment will take place headlined by TV and Eastenders legend Sean Williamson (Barry) with his World Cup themed Barrioke, multi-platinum selling and Brit-award nominated artist Kenny Thomas, as well as pop sensation and TikTok star Junior Andre.

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Also on stage will be Britain's Got Talent's Soldiers of Swing, Preston's Street Monkeys, Retro City Orchestra, Commonwealth Games gold medallist Sarah Davies, Russ Brown's UV Puppet Show, Santa and Buddy the Elf.

From L-R: Chris Dale, Head of Residential Sales at Guildhall Sales and Lettings; Lauren King, Head of Residential Lettings at Guildhall Sales and Lettings; and Catherine Lawrenson, Preston BID Event ManagerFrom L-R: Chris Dale, Head of Residential Sales at Guildhall Sales and Lettings; Lauren King, Head of Residential Lettings at Guildhall Sales and Lettings; and Catherine Lawrenson, Preston BID Event Manager
From L-R: Chris Dale, Head of Residential Sales at Guildhall Sales and Lettings; Lauren King, Head of Residential Lettings at Guildhall Sales and Lettings; and Catherine Lawrenson, Preston BID Event Manager
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Lauren King, Head of Residential Lettings at Guildhall Sales & Lettings, said: “The Light Switch On is a wonderful community event which we are delighted to be part of this year.

“It is one of those events which everyone looks for in the calendar, and to be involved in it gives our whole team a great sense of pride and we just can't wait for November 19.

“What a magnificent night it is going to be!”

Chris Dale, Head of Residential Sales at Guildhall Sales & Lettings, commented: “As a local Preston business it doesn't get much bigger than being a sponsor for the city's Christmas Light Switch On.

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“As one of the largest lettings agencies in Preston, we are now also doing sales, so we want to let everyone know, and what better way than a Light Switch On.

“The line-up which has been announced is so varied that there is something for everyone and we fully expect people to turn out in their thousands to kickstart the Christmas period in style.”

Mark Whittle, Preston BID manager, said: “It is so important to have the support of sponsors for community events like these and it is because of them, and city centre businesses, that we can put on such a fantastic event and can celebrate #ShopLocal.”

For more information on Guildhall Sales & Lettings, visit their website: https://www.guildhallsales.co.uk/

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