CHRISTMAS lights in Dorchester will be switched on during a virtual celebration, hosted a by a children's television star.

Dorchester’s Brewery Square has announced it is switching up its annual Christmas lights event this year with a special virtual celebration, hosted by Mr Bloom from CBeebies.

Mr Bloom from CBeebies, who is known for his role in the children’s television show Mr Bloom’s Nursery, will pay a special visit to Brewery Square to do the honours.

Charlotte Spracklen, centre manager at Brewery Square, said: “We know how much Christmas means to our visitors and businesses at Brewery Square, so we wanted to do as much as we could to host our regular festivities in a COVID-safe environment. The Brewery Square Lights Switch On is a much-loved annual event in our community, so we’re excited to host it in a virtual format for the first time, with a very special guest to help get everyone into the festive spirit.”

You can watch the virtual switch on at Brewery Square's Facebook page on Saturday, November 28.

All business opening hours and services at Brewery Square are subject to change in line with government guidelines. Customers are advised to check the Brewery Square website at www.brewerysquare.com and business’ own social media channels for up to date information.