eternal Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Unchained Melody singer Gareth Gates is also doing a bit of moonlighting from his button pushing duties with his Marlowe panto cast. He will join Olympic 100m runner Adam Gemili and Orchard panto star Steve McFadden for Dartford’s Big Christmas Switch-On on Saturday, November 17. The action on the High Street begins at 2.30pm with entertainer Adam Hoffman, followed by magic shows and a Freddie Mercury tribute. Athlete Adam will then take to the stage to build up the excitement in his home town, followed by a concert from Gareth Gates. Then the mayor of Dartford and EastEnders actor Steve, who plays Phil Mitchell in the soap, join Father Christmas on stage for the switch-on at 5.15pm. Details on 01322 343343. Anyone going (lucky Rabbits123) is in treat if Gareth is doing a concert after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbits123 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Ahh thanks for posting this :-) Very excited now xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted November 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Hope you come back and tell us about it. We'd never suggest a sneaky recording too, would we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbits123 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Thankyou, of course i will record it :-) I want you all to enjoy it x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NicolaJayne Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Can't wait for the recording megan, have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbits123 Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Thanks Elaine x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val4Gareth Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Tweet from Loulou who is at Dartford Xxloulou22xxCan see @Gareth_Gates and Missy through the window may of just burst my sister ear drum!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val4Gareth Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Missy helped the cast switch on the lights nicholas90 Panto cast joined on stage by Gareth Gates ready to switch on the lights! #christmas #panto #dartford http://t.co/W0SjLyqn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazfan Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Missy helped the cast switch on the lights Aww what a nice pic. Bet Missy had great fun with her Daddy. Nice that they can share moments like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val4Gareth Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Lovely picture taken by Nadine Ong. I think she's aiming to be a professional photographer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NicolaJayne Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Lovely pic but I think Missy looks a little sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val4Gareth Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Lovely pic but I think Missy looks a little sad. I just thought she looked a little tired and very angelic. She was beaming in the other picture someone posted up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted November 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 What a beautiful photograph. Thanks. Both Gareth and Missy look adorable and just lovely to see them together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorksheather Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Thanks for showing us that gorgeous photo of Missy with Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 I thought she looked a bit sad too, but I suppose its a bit overwhelming with the crowds, fans etc. it's a good photo though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NicolaJayne Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 not seen any other pic Val, would love to see her smiling. can you put it on here PLEASE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorksheather Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 I am testing to see if I can post a pic , as I've been having trouble since the updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted November 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Yep it worked and it's a great photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NicolaJayne Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Thank you Heather for posting the lovely pic off Gareth and Missy smiling, it is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 A nice write up about Gareth's appearance at the switch on http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/opinion/10080522.print/ GARETH GATES LIGHTS UP DARTFORD Last Saturday saw ex Pop Idol finalist Gareth Gates help switch on Dartford’s Christmas lights in style. Despite suffering from a throat infection, Gates (28) arrived as dusk fell ready to wow Dartford with a medley of well-loved songs. The crowd swamped the high street, blocking it to shoppers, all eager to catch a glimpse of Gates. One such fan failed to contain her excitement; Maddie Ireland from Bexley told how she has been a die-hard fan of Gates since the early days of Pop Idol, “I couldn’t miss an opportunity to see him in my home town – he’s just amazing.” Reported the Broadcast Media student (20). Gates wooed the crowd with his rendition of his number one hit Anyone of Us, followed by his cover of Bon Jovi’s Livin’ on a Prayer. Dartford sang along in excitement. When Gates sang Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody it evolved into a joint effort with Dartford filling the gaps as Gates offered the crowd the microphone. In between songs Gates left the stage to greet his cheering audience. Those lucky enough to be at the front of the crowd were rewarded with a high 5 from the former Dancing on Ice star. The newly separated Gates was watched adoringly by his young daughter Missy, Gates acknowledged her on numerous occasions before lifting Missy onto the stage to join him for his last song. Missy took it all in her stride and was not fazed by the milling crowd in front of her. As Gates came to the end of his set he was joined on stage by local Olympic hero Adam Gemili to treat Dartford to the main event of the evening, the illumination of the town centre. The crowd were not disappointed. As Gates flicked the switch Dartford glowed in Christmas splendour. Surprisingly, Gates didn’t succeed in winning everybody’s hearts; 7 year old Jasmine informed us that the man of the moment for her was, naturally, Father Christmas. However if you would like to see Gates again you can see him at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury, where he is performing in Sleeping Beauty throughout the pantomime season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NicolaJayne Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Thank you Chris, lovely article and really enjoyed reading it. Would have loved to have heard Gareth sing Bohemian Rhapsody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val4Gareth Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Thank you Chris, lovely article and really enjoyed reading it. Would have loved to have heard Gareth sing Bohemian Rhapsody Me too. I bet he sang it fantastically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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