Holidays are coming, spread the word! Santa will be appearing in Thamesmead as part of the town's first ever official Christmas lights switch on, 5:30-7:00pm on Friday 29 November 2013.

Join Trust Thamesmead by the clock tower in Thamesmead Town Centre for magical family fun including carol singing, community stalls, free mince pies and hot drinks as well as a free Santa's grotto.

Lights will be switched on at 6:30pm by the Mayor of Royal Borough of Greenwich, Councillor Angela Cornforth; Erith & Thamesmead MP, Teresa Pearce; Thamesmead resident/World Boxing Union Welterweight World Tile Component, Ryan Barrett and North West Kent's internet radio station, Miskin Radio.