Accessibility
Strabane Christmas Lights Switch On
Saturday 26th November
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Join the festive fun in The Alley Theatre and Strabane Town Centre from 12.00 noon before Santa’s magical street procession to switch on this year’s Strabane Christmas Lights.
Strabane Christmas Lights Switch On Procession 4.30pm – 5.30pm
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Access and Inclusion for Strabane Christmas Lights Festival
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Disabled Parking
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Normal Disabled Town Centre Parking available
Spaces cannot be guaranteed (first come basis)
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Quiet Space Provision
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The Alley Theatre/Strabane Library
Railway Street, Strabane, Co. Tyrone, BT82 8EF
Quiet Space and seating is available for those who require between 4.00pm – 5.30pm
Please note booking is not necessary
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Accessible Toilets
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The Alley Theatre/Strabane Library
All Day
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Changing Places facility
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Strabane Library
10.00am – 5.00pm
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Accessible
Access
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If you require additional information, please contact:
Liz Cunningham via email at Elizabeth.cunningham@derrystrabane.com or on telephone: 028 71253 253 ext. 6956.
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Disabled Viewing Area
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Best Accessible viewing along the parade route
John Wesley Street & Market Street
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Security Staff Briefing
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Stewards are briefed in advance to share and familiarise them on disability awareness and code of conduct
Contact Stewards or council staff if require information or directions. They will be wearing high Vis vests and have identification.
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JAM cards (Just A Minute)
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JAM (Just a Minute) Cards are available at Information Point for individuals who require extra time to complete task and/or communicate effectively.
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Access and Inclusion Point of Contact
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Caitriona.Doherty@Derrystrabane.com
Mob/text: 077 39092409
Tel: 02871253253 ext: 6933
Caitriona Doherty will be available for phone calls before and on the night to deal with any access/ inclusion queries
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Christmas Lights Switch On Programme Details
- Santa and Mrs Claus will be welcoming all the boys and girls into the town centre with storytelling and plenty of opportunities for a sneaky Christmas selfie with the main man himself from 2pm.
- Comedy duo, Two Snow Angels, will be performing in the town from 2:30pm until 4:30pm, as well as the LED Hoop Elf.
- The Class Act Choir will be singing all the festive favourites from 2pm to 3pm followed by the harmonious Strabane Brass Band who will be playing in Abercorn Square from 3pm to 4pm
- Festive fun in The Alley Theatre from 1pm. Come and write your letter to Santa, and post it in the dedicated Post Box which takes the letters directly to Santa’s letterbox. Children will be given the opportunity to make some Reindeer Food for Rudolf and his friends, as well as a special decoration for the Christmas Tree.
- Magical Winter Wonderland Procession at 4.30p