FINAL preparations are being made for the Christmas lights switch on at Royal Wootton Bassett next week.

Four choirs, four bands, dance and theatre acts and an appearance by local singer Jacob Vincent have all been lined up for the event on Friday, December 2.

More than 200 performers are taking part in the entertainment, including local DJ Mark Parmenter.

Shops in the town are staying open late for the festivities, with the official switch-on at 6pm.