All eyes on Christmas light switch on

A locally owned and run opticians in Dudley is setting Christmas firmly in their sights and sponsoring the town’s Christmas lights switch-on and Christmas market for the second year running.

By contributor Sarah Markulevicius
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As well as sponsoring the event, the team at Specsavers Dudley will be joining more than 40 stall holders on Saturday, December 6, offering visitors goody bags and vouchers for a free eye test throughout December.

Specsavers Dudley store director, Gurdeep Dosanjh, says: "The grand switch-on and the Christmas market is a lovely community event with lots going on for the whole family to enjoy. It’s a fantastic way to kick off the festive season in Dudley, bringing people and local businesses together. It’s a wonderful way to connect as a community, support the town and shop local."

Specsavers Dudley store director, Gurdeep Dosanjh at the Christmas light switch on in 2024.
Specsavers Dudley store director, Gurdeep Dosanjh at the Christmas light switch on in 2024.

The free-to-attend event hosted by Dudley Town Centre Partnership and Dudley Metropolitan Brough Council will run from 10am until 6pm culminating in the lights switch on at 5pm. Locals will be treated to street food and festive treats, a Santa’s Grotto, Romanian winter festival performances and free panto performances at Provision House as well as live music, carols from local choirs and roaming entertainment.