Henleaze Festival 2019
Wednesday December 4th From 4PM
Welcome
Once again, due to hard work and commitment by a team of volunteers this annual event is due to take place for its 12th year. Without their dedication there would be no festival, so I thank them all very much. Local businesses also need to be thanked for their generosity in donating some absolutely fantastic prizes for this year’s raffle. All proceeds will go to 4 chosen charities (details on the next page). Entertainers also give up their time free of charge, all so that you can have an enjoyable evening. Thank you Maggs And Allen once again for their generous donation to the festival.
Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year to you allAustin Ferrante - Festival coordinator
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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Link House Bristol
Link House Bristol provides safe, high quality support for women who are experiencing a mental health crisis and are unable to cope in the community.
Bristol Area Kidney Patients Association
BAKPA aims to provide the treatment, welfare and comfort of kidney patients at Southmead Hospital
Julian Trust
Julian Trust aims to relieve poverty, distress and homelessness in Bristol - particularly by the provision of emergency night shelter accommodation. 18 beds are available for guests on a first come, first served basis on the nights they are open.
The Nicola Corry Support Foundation
The foundation provides financial support for pre-school nursery, complementary treatments and holiday breaks for families impacted by cancer and its treatment.
Stroke Association
Stroke Association work to prevent strokes and support stroke sufferers and their families.
Charity Prize Draw Prizes & Supporters
First prize is a splendid festive hamper.
First prize is a luxury festive hamper packed with fine foods and drinks. Among the array of other tempting prizes are meal and other vouchers from local traders, lots of wine and Champagne and much, much more!
Lovely Prize Donors
Absolute Wealth Management AMD
BootsBristol Curtain & Linen Shop
Cafe 96
Caffe Arabica
Cameron Lee
Coffee #1Co-op
Costa CoffeeEastfield Inn
Fish with Feet
Gales of Westbury Park
Gari Henri
Good man & LilleyHelping Hands
Henleaze Dental PracticeHenleaze Garden Shop
Henleaze Post Office
Home Instead
Johnson Cleaners & Timpsons
Kondi BrasserieKondi Gifts
Lovely Prize Donors
Little French
Lloyds Greengrocers
Maggs & Allen
Max Minerva’s
Molesworth's of Henleaze
Newsom & Davies Opticians
Pamperbanana
Parsons BakeryRedland Bakery
RomanticaRoundabout
Sky Blue Framing & Gallery
St Peter's HospiceSupersavers
Tesco Express
The Carpet Shop
The Dog ShopTurners Opticians
Up & Running
VWV
Wards Solicitors
Westbury Inks
Westbury Park PubWhat'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 10th 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.
Redmaids High Bell Ringing and Choir
Red Ma 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.
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.
Badminton Choir
For many Badminton girls, their triumphs outside the classroom in their extra-curricular activities shine as brightly as their triumphs inside the classroom. The staff at Badminton are subject enthusiasts and ensure a holistic approach to learning that enables the girls to have a deep understanding of their subjects.
Entertainment Program
Wednesday December 4th 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
4.25 pm Arrival of Father Christmas
4.30 pm Badminton School Choir
5.30 pm Panama Jazz Band
6.30 pm Salvation Army Band
7.00 pm Storm Force 10
7.30 pm Prize Draw
Bradbury Hall
4.45 pm Redmaids` High Bell Ringing & Choir
5.15 pm Westbury Scottish Club Dancers
6.00 pm Streetenvy Dance Academy
6.30 pm Melody Makers
7.00 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
Handmade Doorstops Cosy Crafts
Paintings Jenny Urquhart Art
Knitted Gifts Katnit
Hand Made Pottery Pamela Shellard Ceramics
Handmade Jewellery Jewellery By Jo
Fused Glass Jewellery Rainbow Glass Creation
Pottery, knits and jewellery Crafty Neighbours
Knitted, crocheted, clothing & accessories - Hunkaboo
Plant based ornamends The City Garden
Floral arrangements The Kitchen Florist
Hand painted stones for the garden Garden Rock
Belts from bike tyres Le Retif
Driftwood trees, mirrors and plaques Driftwood
Nifty Gifts
Bags from recycled leather MaybeMabel
Photographs & gifts Square Eyes
Books and accessories Novel North
Handmade Jewellery Jula Jewellery
iPad Rests Tablet Beanbag Buddies
Fused Glass Gifts Tom O’Rourke
Handmade Soaps, Ceramics & Cards Bootiful BunnyHandmade Soaps, Candles & Xmas Decorations Laura Hathway
Posters, Cards & Illustrations Bemmie
Fused Glass & Xmas Hangings Gifts2Btreasured
Crafted Christmas decorations Coco & Ned
Home made crafts Charlotte Darby
Handmade leather good The Stitching Crew
Christmas wreaths and table decorations Lorna Scott
Foody Gifts
Artisan cakes & muffins Crumpet 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
Artisan 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 very limited parking in the side roads due to road closures. 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 (see map in central pages).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.Raffle Tickets
Once again due to the generosity of local businesses there will be a raffle with 50+ prizes, the proceeds of which will be distributed to 5 local charities (see inside programme for more details). Please buy your tickets where you see the sign ‘Tickets on Sale Here’ before the festival, they will also be available on the night.Rubbish
Bristol City Council have this year insisted that we have recycling bins at this years festival. Please use them, they will be situated in prominent places e.g. by food outlets. If they are not used it could jeopardise our licence for future years. Please remember that we cannot go home until all the rubbish has been cleared so your co-operation would be greatly appreciated.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 ie. suspicious persons or package, 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 of Costa for the afternoon of the festival.
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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