The idea
We would like the Christmas Fair to be held at several locations across the town centre creating a fun festival atmosphere for one day. The main area will be at Acton Market where, as well as festive market stalls, there will be children's arts and craft activities; facepainting; a Santa's grotto; a town centre treasure hunt and a stage for local musicians and performers to showcase their talent. There will also be unique stalls and entertainment along Acton High Street and Churchfield Road and a 'Winter Wonderland' themed best dressed window competition for traders.
What we'll deliver
- Live music and performances by local musicians and dance groups
- Town centre treasure hunt
- 'Winter Wonderland' best dressed window competition
- 'Acton Traders Christmas Offers' joint promotions flyer (on the reverse of the event promotions flyer)
- Children's arts & craft activities and facepainting
- Christmas market stalls
- Santa's Grotto
Why it's a great idea
As well as providing fun activities for town centre visitors and encouraging a greater sense of community spirit the event will also:
- Provide a platform for local community groups and charities to engage with the wider community
- Provide opportunities for local residents and new small enterprises to trade in the lead up to Christmas
- Encourage town centre traders to work together on events, joint marketing inititives and establish a constituted traders association
- Increase footfall, encourage residents to shop locally in Acton town centre and boost the local economy
Steps to get it done
- Creation of an Acton Community Events committee
- Local businesses, community groups and representatives working together
- Traders group meetings
- Supported by/in partnership with Ealing Council
