Local gymnast Jake Jarman will be switching on the Christmas Lights in Cathedral Square, Peterborough, on the evening of Friday, November 18.

Jake is an elite gymnast from Gunthorpe in Peterborough who has competed internationally for Great Britain, and for England at the Commonwealth Games in 2022 where he became the first English male gymnast to win four gold medals at a single Games.

He made history in being the first senior Great British gymnast to take the gold on the vault at the European championships, bronze on the floor and was eighth all around helping the GB team take the gold too.

Jake will be joined by PCRFM breakfast show host Kev Lawrence and a host of pantomime characters from Peterborough’s theatres. There will be live music and other entertainment at the fun-filled family occasion from 5pm.

The event, which is headline sponsored by the city centre’s business improvement district - Peterborough Positive - with additional sponsorship by Princebuild, O&H Hampton and Nexus Fostering, will also be the first time the city's 40-foot Spruce Christmas tree will be colourfully lit up.

Councillor Steve Allen, cabinet member for culture at Peterborough City Council, said: "We're delighted that Jake can join us for the Christmas lights switch on for city residents. There is so much to look forward to this year with the real ice rink and Christmas stalls too.

"We'd like to thank our sponsors and PCRfm for making the event possible and for adding plenty of festive sparkle. We hope you also find the time to do some Christmas shopping, visit our Christmas market and enjoy the many restaurants that Peterborough has to offer."