Henleaze Festival 2017
Wednesday December 6th From 4PM
Welcome
Welcome to the 10th Henleaze Christmas Festival. You may not be aware that the Festival is organised by a small team of volunteers. We are proud of the memories we have helped to create in the last decade, but if we are to have 10 more years of the Henleaze Christmas Festival, we need your help.
There are many ways you can volunteer your time including:
- Chairperson
- Programme editor
- Stalls organiser
- Raffle ticket sellers
- Plus we always need more able bodies on the day and evening for set up and tidying away. Even a couple of hours would help!
To find out more, please contact us via the form below or phone 0788 0990095.
Finally, we are grateful for the support we receive for the festival, including local businesses and the entertainers who freely give their time to ensure the evening goes with a swing. We hope you enjoy what is on offer this year.Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to you all.
Jane Emery,
Festival Co-ordinatorWhat's On?
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Children's Entertainment
As well as Santa, the children’s rides also return to Cardigan Road. There will be a Roundabout, Big Wheel and Helter Skelter which are always a big draw for youngsters and their parents.
Henleaze Junior School Show Choir
Henleaze Junior School Choir are back again for the 9th year to open the festival in the outside arena – always a big moment in the evening. They have a long tradition of music at the school and currently have two choirs and an orchestra.
Red Maids’ High Bell Ringing and Choir
Red Maids` Junior School are returning to the festival for the sixth year running. This year the Red Maids’ Ringers Handbell team and the Junior School choir perform a selection of festive music.
Bristol Gilbert & Sullivan
We’re pleased this year to welcome the Bristol Good Afternoon choir. The group is part of a project led by Bath music man Grenville Jones - where the accent is on social singing for people who have afternoons free!
Panama Jazz Band
A talented group of West Country musicians with a lively style and varied repertoire ranging from the great jazz classics , upbeat numbers like High Society and The Saints Go Marching In, to rock n` roll. www.panamajazzband.co.uk.
Salvation Army Band
The Salvation Army Band are always very popular at the festival and we are very pleased they are returning for another year. They will be on in the arena and out and about throughout the festival.
Hum & Drum Recorder Group
Hum and Drum is run by Penny Rawlings in Henleaze. It is designed to be an interactive musical education for both children and parents. As well as the recorder Penny teaches the violin and piano. Lessons are weekly in term time with opportunities to perform in concerts, eisteddfods – and most importantly the Christmas Festival!
Richie and Jamie the Stilt Walkers
A welcome return from last year you can hardly fail to notice Richie towering over the festival crowds. And this year he`ll be bringing his stiltwalking colleague Jamie. So watch out for the two of them towering over the crowds and leaning down to high five anyone who wants to stop them for a chat. www.circussensible.co.uk
Trinity-Henleaze URC Choir
The final event of the evening in the Bradbury Hall will be the Trinity Henleaze Choir leading community carol singing from 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in.
Entertainment Program
Wednesday December 6th From 4 PM
Master of Ceremonies
Steve Yabsley of BBC Radio Bristol
Outside Arena in Waterford Road
4.00 pm Henleaze Junior School Show Choir
4.30 pm Arrival of Father Christmas
4.35 pm Bristol Good Afternoon Choir
5.30 pm Panama Jazz Band
6.30 pm Salvation Army Band
7.30 pm Prize Draw
Bradbury Hall
4.45 pm Red Maids` Junior School Bellringers and Choir
5.15 pm Hum & Drum Recorder Group
6.00 pm Melody Makers Choir
6.45 pm Carols with Trinity-Henleaze Choir
Out and About
Salvation Army Band
St Peter`s Church Hands on Christmas Activities for All
Richie and Jamie the Stilt Walkers
Stalls & Shops
From arts & crafts to cheeses & cakes - there are fifty stalls & shops to browse
Gifts & Games
Handmade Gifts
Wooden items Arcadian Furniture
Hand Crafted Bags Clevedon Bag Co
Handmade Doorstops Cosy Crafts
Knitted Animals, Scarfs Sue Sambrook
Handmade children's items Diggle Biscuit
Paintings Jenny Urquhart Art
Knitted Gifts Katnit
Pottery Gifts Liz Isaacs Pottery
Hand Made Pottery Pamela Shellard Ceramics
Jewellery/ textiles Coastal Creativity
Christmas Decorations Seasonal Inspirations
Stained Glass Lesley Scarfe
Handmade Jewellery Jewellery By Jo
Handpainted Wooden Objects Victoria Wardingley
Handmade Colourful Jewellery Joanna Swan Jewellery
Fused Glass Jewellery Rainbow Glass Creations
Nifty Gifts
Handmade Jewellery Jula Jewellery
iPad Rests Tablet Beanbag Buddies
Handmade Silver Jewellery Amy Lee
Fused Glass Gifts Tom O’Rourke
Handmade Soaps, Ceramics & Cards Bootiful BunnyPottery & Ceramic Gifts Elisa Maria
Handmade Soaps, Candles & Xmas Decorations Laura Hathway
Handblown Vases & Ornaments Bristol Blue Glass
Posters, Cards & Illustrations Bemmie
Fused Glass & Xmas Hangings Gifts2Btreasured
Kids & Adult Clothes, Home Decor Mandala Maarkets
Polish Pottery Julie Hamley
Fun & Games
Games CJ Hole
Charity Stall C.H.S.W.
Tombola Cancer Research
Children's Games LMCA
Handmade Earings, Xmas Decorations Send A Cow
Games For Charity AMD
Foody Gifts
Cakes Absolutely Cakes
Organic Cheese Bath Soft Cheese
Honey & Wax Balms Henleaze Honey
Chillie Preserves & Sauces – The Wicked Chilli
Pastries, Pies & Cheese Snowdrop Cottage
Healthy Dog Treats Pupcake Princess
Marmalades & Jellies Timmy’s Chillies
Home Brewed Beer Bolt Hole Brewery
Christmas Cakes Little Cake Company
Sweets, Fudge, Nut & Seed Butter Nature's PantryArtisan Hummus Moist
Food Fest!
You'll find plenty of delicious food & drink from hog roasts to wine tasting!
Where?
Henleaze Christmas Festival will be taking place in Henleaze, Bristol, BS9. The main festival site can be found on Henleaze Road, Waterford Road, Dublin Crescent and Cardigan Road.
Henleaze Christmas Festival location
Useful Information
Travelling to the festival
Please help us to reduce the congestion to a minimum by walking to the festival or going by bike. Henleaze Road gets very congested due to the amount of traffic and pedestrians using it. There will also be limited parking in the side roads due to road closure. Wherever you park, please be considerate to the residents.
Lost Children/First Aid
There will be a lost children and First Aid point by Father Christmas’s Grotto.
Lost Property
Please take any lost/found property to Father Christmas’s Grotto or hand into anyone with a ‘Henleaze Christmas Festival’ Hi-Viz tabard.
Rubbish
Please help us to reduce the amount of rubbish left on the street at the end of the evening by either using the green wheelie bins which will be at the end of Waterford Road, Dublin Crescent, Cardigan Road and along Henleaze High Street or take it home with you. Remember we have to clear all rubbish before we can go home!!
Security
We have employed Security staff who will be present throughout the festival period and will be wearing Hi-Viz jackets. Should you have any security concerns, please notify one of the above immediately. Alternatively seek advice from any of the festival organisers who will also be in Hi-Viz jackets. Remember to keep well clear of the threat whilst making your report.
Bus Stop Henleaze Road
As in previous years we will be applying to close the bus stop near Parsons Bakery and have a temporary bus stop outside Costa for the afternoon and evening of the festival.
Festival Filming
Please be aware that there might be live filming at this year’s festival.
Charity Prize Draw
Last year, we raised £2,750 for local charities. You can help again and win fabulous prizes like a Christmas hamper and a hot air balloon ride.
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Avon Riding School for the Disabled
This local charity provides the positive experience and proven therapeutic benefits of horse riding to hundreds of children and adults with a wide range of complex special needs.
Time is Precious
Time is Precious was set up by a local family in memory of their son who died from cancer. It works alongside specialists to provide support for children and their families who find themselves in hospital and provide equipment.
Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House is an independent charity that provides free accommodation to the families of critically ill children receiving care at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.
Life for a Cure
A Life For a Cure raises awareness and funds for research into Meningitis B in memory of Ryan Bresnahan.
Charity Prize Draw Prizes & Supporters
First prize is a splendid festive hamper.
There`s also a hot air balloon flight courtesy of First Flight. Among the array of other tempting prizes are meal vouchers from Prego, the Westbury Park Pub and Eastfeld Inn, a hamper from the Co-Op, lots of wine and champagne and much, much more!
Tickets are £1 and are on sale at various local shops as well as on the night!
Lovely Prize Donors
Henleaze Dental Practice
Henleaze Garden Shop
Goodman & Lilley
Avonvale Electrics
The Eastfield Inn
Ashyana
Right Foot First
Resolve Recruitment
Helping Hands
Newsom & Davies
St Monica Trust
Ward’s Solicitors
Boots
Turner’ Opticians
Costa Coffee
Martins
Co-op
Coffee #1
Romantica
Lloyds Greengrocers
Jaydene
Barber Co
Bouckleys
Carpet Shop
Beautiful You
Lovely Prize Donors
Cameron Lee
Parsons Bakery
Cafe 96
Chandos Deli
Gary Henri
Pamperbanana
AMD Solicitors
Molesworths Butchers
Kondi Gifts
Kondi Brasserie
VWV
Johnson Cleaners
CJ Hole
First Flight
Westbury Park Pub
Prego
Sky Blue Gallery
Up & Running
Caffe Arabica
Haigh & Sons
Bristol Curtain Shop
Maggs & Allen
Westbury Inks
Turners Opticians
Wine Rack
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the event, please get in touch.
Please note, we now have our full complement of stalls.
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