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Christmas Festival 2010

 

 

 

The Henleaze Christmas Festival will have a new look this year with a slimmed down programme of entertainment on the stage but more going on elsewhere.

The stage is being re-sited to the corner of Waterford Road and will have several levels making it easier for the audience to see the performers.

It is hoped the Henleaze Junior School choir will again start off the Festival at 4.00 pm. There will also be a solo singer and live music on the stage. But there will be more street entertainment with the Strolling Players making a welcome return.

It`s hoped the Salvation Army will be performing during the evening. It`s also planned to have more entertainment in the cafes. Co-ordinator Mike Drysdale says: “We have learnt from the experience of the first two years and realise some things can be improved”. The fairground rides will this year be in Cardigan Road with the alley linking it with Dublin Crescent again festooned with lights. Also planned are children`s entertainment and a Santa`s` Grotto.

It`s likely the new Bradbury Hall will play a part in the evening too.
The programme this year is to be distributed free to every household in the area and, it is hoped, that once again local businesses will advertise in it.

Although Mike Drysdale is again co-ordinating the event, he has delegated roles to a team of other volunteers. “There has always been a willing group of people helping. But this year I felt I needed to hand over some of the overall responsibilities for specific areas” he says.

Teams are already beginning planning for the 2010 festival. But more offers of help are welcome. Distribution of the
programme is one area where volunteers are needed. Mike would like to hear from anyone who can help.


 

Contact Mike at Gifts@kondis.co.uk or Tel: 0117 962 5464 

 

 

 

 

 

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