Harrow Christmas Party Brings out the Crowds

On Saturday 30 November, crowds of people came to Harrow Town Centre to share in the festive fun that was part of the Harrow Christmas Party.
Hundreds of families turned out to see the market stalls, visit local shops, cheer on entertainers and meet Bob the Builder and Peppa Pig, ending the evening with a spectacular fireworks display and the official 'switching on' of the festive lights.
A huge thank you to everyone that attended, to those who queued to have their photo taken with Bob and Peppa and to the Town Centre Team Andy Stubbs and Louise Baxter, who helped plan and put on a fantastic event in Harrow Town Centre. This event was made possible by the Mayor of London's Outer London Fund in conjunction with Harrow Council. Some photos from the event are to follow and remember to shop local this Christmas!

Harrow Christmas Party

Come along to Harrow town centre on Saturday 30 November for a fun filled day packed with entertaining things for you and your family to do. Have a look around local shops and get some Christmas shopping done, stay for a firework display and meet some well loved children's characters like Peppa Pig and Bob the Builder! There might even be some It's Up to All of Us goodies there...

Guest Blog Entry: From Councillor Susan Anderson

"I've always enjoyed walking and for the last 3 years or so have been a walk leader for the Harrow health walk scheme.  Many of the walk leaders do weekly walks throughout the year.  Because of my other commitments I don’t have time to do this but I enjoy leading a monthly walk along the Belmont Trail in the summer.

Because I live close to Harrow town centre and the Civic Centre walking is the obvious way for me to get about.  This is great except when it rains (I hate sitting at work or in a meeting in damp clothes).  This month I was able to rationalise my dislike of wet weather as I had a rain related accident – hopefully a first and last.  I was walking up Station Road to work, stepped on a wet metal grating around a  tree and fell flat on my face.  Of course  I leaped up pretending nothing had happened. Which was about right, as all I had to show for it was a minute graze on my right hand.  However I have been avoiding metal grids since then and have managed to stay upright. 

I enjoyed the switch on of the Christmas lights in Harrow town centre on Saturday much more than I expected.  The Mayor did a great job counting down, ably supported by a crowd keen to see X factor hopefuls MITSOTU and Kye Sones.  The girl from MITSOTU and Kye were great, really entered into the spirit of the thing and kept everyone entertained.  Great to see this kind of event in the town centre encouraging people  to “ Shop Local”.  

On Sunday I had some newsletters to deliver locally and was looking forward to a walk in the sunshine.  But by the time I'd done some housework and answered a few e-mails  I was thinking I’d have to run round with the newsletters rather than walk.  I didn't want to wait for my husband to come home with the car, so for the first time in ages I got my bike out of the shed and pedalled round the ward. It was great, and I saved enough to time to stop off and have a chat with a pensioner friend who has not been keeping too well."

Councillor Susan Anderson is a walk leader, Harrow resident and Councillor for Greenhill ward.

Look in the Sky!

Clear blue skies stare down at you through the decorations in your local town centre!

December

Can you tell it's December?

Festive lights in the town centre, coffee shops brimming with egg nog, gingerbread lattes and shoppers bustling in and out for bargains in Harrow, Wealdstone and beyond snapping up early presents to beat the rush.

St Ann's and St George's have decked their halls with lights and glitter, why not take a trip into your town centre and shop local this season? It's just a walk, a few stops on the bus, a bike ride or car share journey away.

Love Harrow. Shop local!

This weekend..

In St Ann's shopping centre.

Shop Local This Season

This festive season, why not pop into your local town centre and see what's on offer? I've just got back from Harrow town centre and it's looking great!

The decorations are up, the seasonal stock is out and there's festive songs being played everywhere. Save your money by not going into town but shopping local and helping Harrow businesses. Enjoy a coffee or some food from the variety on offer in Harrow.

Isn't it time you re-discovered the magic of shopping in Harrow?