Cast of Jack and the Beanstalk to turn on Windsor's Christmas lights

Windsor's Christmas lights will be switched on by the cast of the Theatre Royal pantomime next weekend.

The fun starts on Saturday with a children's lantern procession beginning at 3.30pm at Windsor Royal Shopping and continuing through the town.

A live programme of entertainment will start at 3pm with Egham Band, Windsor Boys' School, Rock Choir and Churches Together performing in front of Windsor Castle.

The finale on the main stage will be provided by St George Chapel Choir at 5pm. The lights will be a switched on at 5.30pm by the Theatre Royal Panto Cast for Jack and the Beanstalk including Anita Harris, TV's Wild at Heart star Olivia Scott Taylor and singer songwriter Anthony Kavanagh

Awards for best window competition will also be announced.

Any local school that would like to perform in front of Windsor castle can contact town centre manager Paul Roach on paul.roach@rbwm.gov.uk