This Sunday crowds will gather in Norton for the annual Santa Fun Run and Christmas Light Switch on, in support of Ryedale Special Families which will be hosted by local star Ryan Swain and his colleagues from Minster FM. Ryan will be providing an afternoon of all round, family entertainment in his hometown of Norton.
The event will take place on Commercial Street with Santa Fun Runs in aid of Ryedale Special Families at 3pm, 3.30pm, 3.45pm & 4pm. There will be a free Santa Suit and medal and certificate £5 child or £10 adult entry for each runner followed by Ryan & Santa Claus turning on the lights at 4:30pm. There will also be fairground stalls, hot food and drinks and Santa’s grotto and sleigh.
Ryan Swain has propelled in to the spotlight over the last few years, presenting everything to live television, radio and events across the country and working with some of the biggest names in showbiz. Ryan’s career kick-started at Flamingo Land Resort in 2012 where he was a full time, coat style entertainer and their first presenter and face of their popular Party In The Park Concerts which started in 2014. Whilst at Flamingo Land Resort he created a memorable creation which has taken him to most children’s birthday parties and across the country called Frank Lamingo. He has also had huge success online gaining over 10 million video views on his popular comedy videos on parenting, life and mental health which he writes and produces his self. In 2018 Ryan has performed and entertained at over 100 live shows nationwide and 2019 is set to be his biggest year yet.
As well as been a traditional and natural all round performer Ryan is a father to identical twin daughters Ivy-Kay Swain & Isla Yasmin Swain who are 3 years old and his fiancee and himself have confirmed they use Ryedale Mumbler regularly to see what is going on their local area and speak very highly of it. The Ryedale Mumbler managed to catch a few words with Ryan and this is what he had to say:
RM: Are you looking forward to performing in Norton?
Ryan: Yes, it’s always great to do a show on your doorstep and perform to familiar faces and it’s such a lovely community. I had great fun doing it last year and can honestly say it’s one of the best events in Ryedale.
RM: Will Frank Lamingo be assisting you?
Ryan: Yes, Frank Lamingo will be there and will be doing all his songs, prize give-aways plus meeting and greeting the fans and there will be photo opportunities too. He has also got xmas jumper and hat this year to get in to the festive spirit.
RM: Do you use Ryedale Mumbler?
Ryan: Yes we do, me and my fiancee Natalia are regular users and I think it’s brilliant that you can find our what’s happening and going on in your local community on one web-page is a great concept and it’s very easy to use.
RM: What is like to be a father of twins?
Ryan: It’s twincredible, although it’s the hardest job in the world despite what anybody says but we are truly blessed. Sometimes I do wish my bank balance could refill as quickly as our laundry basket seems to.
Ryan and Santa will be turning on the lights at 4:30pm at The Hive in Commercial Street, Norton.
Web: www.ryanswain.co.uk
