Published: Monday, 9th November, 2009 12:13pm
Stars to switch on Slough Christmas lights
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Ethan Boroian
CHRISTMAS sparkle will be descending on Slough with the help of some talented reality stars.
American Ethan Boroian, who got to the final 24 in this year's X Factor and who was one of the final six boys in Cheryl Cole's team, will be taking to the stage at the town's Christmas light switch on.
He will be joined in the town square by dance troupe Nemesis, who impressed viewers with their slick routines on Britain's Got Talent.
Trevor Lambert, head of communications at Slough Borough Council, said: "I'm looking forward to seeing the stars perform on stage; they'll be joined by Father Christmas too. We can't wait to welcome shoppers, old and new to Slough's revitalised high street."
Simon Edwards, QueensmereObservatory manager, added: "This will be a great event for all and is free for anyone to attend. The evening's entertainment will be rounded off with a fireworks display."
The celebrations will begin at 3.30pm on Thursday, November 19, where there will also be a performance of Robin Hood from the West Wing and dancers from Slough's Creative Academy.
The event is organised by Slough Borough Council and the QueensmereObservatory Shopping Centre.
The lights will be switched on at 6pm.
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anon
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Nov 9 09 12:24
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Ive read this article 3 times trying to find out the "stars" that are switching the lights on
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Pat
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Nov 9 09 13:25
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Me too
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anon
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Nov 9 09 15:11
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Typical Slough Council!! No stars at all. Just wannabes.
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Em
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Nov 9 09 15:11
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Don't all rush at once to the switch-on. A final-24 X Factor contestant! Slough's never known such excitement.
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bobby
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Nov 9 09 15:23
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Bet the pantomime cast of Robin Hood will be great though! Much better than some X Factor wannabe!!!
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Phil
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Nov 9 09 15:25
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I really cant contain my excitement.
The likes of Ethan Boroian coming to slough.
My friends that are not from Slough are going to be so jealous of me
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liz
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Nov 9 09 22:22
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lol the only stars in slough are going to be the one's in the sky lol. I think all these people that are comming to turn on the lights have probably PAID the council to let them do it. hahaha
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Dave
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Nov 9 09 23:53
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Slough isn't exactly the best of places so why are you all complaining for. Their only people for god sake. Some may dance, some may sing, woopdy doo.
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Anon
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Nov 10 09 11:09
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Ah ya miserable so and so's. Like the council can afford to pay for the big guys, and thank God - I wouldn't want my council tax gping towards already well-off famous peoples. The Xmas lights are always a good crack and as long as it's entertaining, who cares - just look at those twins on X Factor at the mo - not the greatest, but for some reason people love em!
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Marv
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Nov 10 09 11:48
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When people talk about wannabe's - surely that's what all stars are before they make it big? Even Justin Timberlake was a wannabe once.
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anon
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Nov 10 09 12:55
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Justin Timberlake wasnt a wannabe
He just made a fool of himself of the Mickey Mouse Club LOL
Get your act together SBC. Get some proper talent
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anon
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Nov 10 09 16:46
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Slough usually wastes all your taxpayers money on getting stars in. Peter Andre in 2005 cost £25,000 to switch on. FACT.And it was probably a similar cost for Shayne Ward and Lee Ryan from Blue in the following Christmasses. There's obviously not as much cash knocking about this year.
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curly
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Nov 10 09 22:12
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*clears throat*
WHO?!?!?
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Mandeep
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Slough need 2 get JLS OR WESTLIFE 2 turn the lights onn ...not rejects :( dissapointment)
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Slough need 2 get JLS OR WESTLIFE 2 turn the lights onn ...not rejects :( dissapointment)
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Mehak-
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o.m.g wh0oo r dsee l0ott..??
yy cnt slough gt decent celebss??;;;; yy d0o we allws ggt the unknown ppl..???
errg;; cnt we avv JLS??? n0ott faiirr..!!
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anon
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Well we have been hit by the recession.. probz thats y slough borugh council being stingy..!! if only JLS came!!
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Michellee
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I think slough's not big enough to fit the fans of JLS! Mite end up like birminghaam..
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the only half decent person slough has ever had is shayne ward and even he's a flop now.....nevergna change...compare slough - ethan, westfield - mariah carey..??....where do i wanna go??
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lol why waste tax payers money on getting Peter Andre or someone to switch on the lights, when all there going to do is sing a song and go. Having a singer, dance crew, and a pantomime is better + cheaper. Besides its free anyway so stop complaining. :)
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Karen nyaude
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cvan i have jls tickets for today
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Jellllllllllyyyyyy
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stooop moannniiinnggg. if you dont like it, dont go. its just to entertain the public. Open minded people can make a night of it. and gooood on the people hu are entertaining, just feel sorry for them for entertaining the narrow minded people who wont stop moaning about it. just smileeeee :)
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stooop moannniiinnggg. if you dont like it, dont go. its just to entertain the public. Open minded people can make a night of it. and gooood on the people hu are entertaining, just feel sorry for them for entertaining the narrow minded people who wont stop moaning about it. just smileeeee :)
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apparently.. there was a big star coming in to do the lights..but they dropped out... so they were going to choose someone from the audience to open them and they get a 500 pounds queensmere voucher. but then sum1 stepped 4ward so i guess its that runner x factor boy.. oh well me and my dad are going for a laugh.. i still think it will be a good turn out.
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BORING
BORING BORING BORING. ....ERM.....BOOOOORIIINGG!
LETS ALL GO AND AND BOO/ HISS AND YAWN LOUDLY
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u lott are sad . go find a job instead of commenting on this page all day
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shit
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