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Rastamouse and the Easy Crew light up Telford

By Shropshire Live25 November 2011
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Children’s TV favourite Rastamouse and the Easy Crew along with *beacon radio's Fresh & Emma help switch on Telford Shopping Centre’s Christmas lights last night.

Rastamouse and the Easy Crew light up Telford

Families from across the area gathered into Ash Grey car park behind Marks and Spencer and House of Fraser to enjoy the entertainment.

Rastamouse and the Easy Crew appeared to switch on the lights alongside performances from Boy band Eli Prime.

The cast of Oakengates Theatre Pantomime Robin Hood and Babes in the Wood along with Telford Tigers including Roary and members of the GB team also appeared at the switch-on event.

Lawley Primary School Choir entertained the crowds to with a number of songs along with Fresh & Emma from *beacon holding a number of competitions for the audience.

The Telford Shopping Centre Grotto also opened for the first time with Santa taking up residence until Christmas Eve.

For more photos see http://www.beaconradio.co.uk

  • Christmas
  • Telford
  • Telford Shopping Centre
  • Telford Town Centre
  • Telford and Wrekin
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