Portland Christmas Sparkle 2022 to be held this Friday

‘Tis the season to sparkle: head on over to Easton Gardens this Friday December 9 where the event is being held from 5pm to 8pm.

There will be much for revellers to enjoy – including stalls, fairground rides, refreshments and a chance to meet Santa.

Following the official opening by Portland’s Mayor, Cllr Pete Roper there will be Christmas songs around the tree, and a carol service at All Saints Church.

In and around the gardens there will be donkey rides; Cycling without Age; a treasure hunt organised by Island Community Action and a Santa Mini Moke. Attendees can also have a chat with representatives from the police, fire service and coastguard.

There will be VIP guest appearance from Santa at tomorrow's event (Image: Dorset Echo)

Performers from Twirl Academy, Royal Manor Theatre and Heart of Stone will keep crowds entertained, with music throughout the evening from Tim Woodcock and his band.

Refreshments and stalls will also be available at the Methodist Hall and C2000 centre.

Pop into the library from 5pm to 7pm for children’s stories, a Christmas decoration creation station, activities and mince pies.

There will also be a quiet memorial service at All Saints Church to remember lost loved ones.

Easton Gardens will come alive with stalls and merriment tomorrow evening (Image: Dorset Echo)

Here is the line up for tomorrow’s event:

5.00pm - Official Opening by the Mayor, Easton Gardens
All Evening - Portland Museum Pop-up, Methodist Hall
All Evening - Rotary Santa and Sleigh, Outside All Saints
5.15pm - Christmas Songs with Shauna, Easton Gardens
6.00pm - Carol Service, All Saints Church
6.15pm - Twirl Academy, Easton Gardens
6.45pm - Royal Manor Theatre, Methodist Hall
7.15pm - Heart of Stone, Easton Gardens
7.30pm - Quiet Memorial Service for Lost Loved Ones, All Saints Church