North Acton Gears Up To Host Christmas Market
More than 20 traders will be providing street food, crafts and gifts with live music
Jamal Edwards MBE will be switching on the Christmas lights
North Acton is getting ready to host its first ever Christmas Market on Saturday 11 December.
This year’s event is set to take place in the new North Acton Square in Victoria Road from 11am to 5pm.
More than 20 traders will come together presenting shoppers the chance to buy local crafts and gifts, street food, listen to live music and enjoy a day out.
Children and families can make their own traditional Christmas wreaths, get their face painted and take part in other fun activities.
Proceedings will culminate at 4pm with the switching on of the Christmas lights by entrepreneur, director and advocate of Acton, Jamal Edwards MBE accompanied by leader of the council Peter Mason.
The event is being heralded as an opportunity to test the viability for a monthly market in the new square early next year. Ealing Council completed its transformation of North Acton Square in 2020 with the objective of creating a safe, accessible and attractive entrance to the underground station as well as a public space to host community events.
It has been arranged ARTification with the support of the council and sponsorship secured from City and Docklands, Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC), Imperial College and Aldau Development.
Councillor Mason said, “This is fantastic event for North Acton, and I really hope people get behind it and attend. There will be something for all ages to enjoy, from live entertainment, festive stalls and a chance to taste sumptuous street food.
“The events, lights and celebrations associated with the festivities, not to mention the food and drink, will be a real boost to everyone. That’s especially true for our local traders who have been badly hit by the effects of COVID-19 this past year.
“We promised to expand the number of markets in the borough and I’m delighted that we have plans next year for a monthly market to be hosted in the square here in North Acton.”
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December 2, 2021