The lights are normally erected across and along Haven Road during November. On a Friday evening in late November or early December, there is a formal switch on ceremony which has been performed up until now by the Mayor of Poole. There is a party in the Magda Mazda showroom from 5pm with the formal ceremony taking place between 5.30 and 6pm. Mulled wine and canapes are available and there is carol singing by members of the Canford Cliffs Community Choir. There is no charge for entry but attendees (other than children) are each asked to buy at least £5 worth of raffle tickets: prizes are donated by the various local businesses. Generally, everything is finished by 7pm and many attendees then find their way to one of the restaurants in the Village…..
