Saturday 29th December 2025 – What an incredible day we had Kicking Off Christmas together! From hundreds of Santa’s, Grinches, and mini Santa’s filling the streets, to the festive buzz of traders, local shops, and amazing music — you all made Newtown sparkle, even with the winter weather!
This event wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing support of our community. A heartfelt thank you to:
All our amazing volunteers
Isabelle, our wonderful Carnival Queen
Ready Med
Newtown Fire & Rescue
Newtown Rotary Club for providing the beautiful Christmas tree
EVA Build and Cambrian Cars & Commercials for sponsoring the Santa Run
Dougie Bancroft for starting the Santa Run
Lorraine Sharp for the fantastic Zumba warm-up
Mollies Sweets for the sweet treats for Santa
AL Technical for the stunning light installation and switch-on
Dial-a-Ride for the inflatable Santa
All our stallholders in High Street, Bear Lanes, Glanhafren and beyond
Our local businesses for making their shop windows so festive
And all the suppliers, vendors, and performers who brought the magic to life!
Special thanks to Severn Valley Events for pulling it all together and making this day unforgettable.
Share your photos and tag us – let’s keep the Christmas spirit alive!
Here’s to an amazing start to the festive season!
