Christmas Festival 2009

There was more of everything at the second Henleaze Christmas Festival. More lights around the stalls, more entertainment - on a stage this time - and by the look of the huge crowd enjoying themselves, more people as well. Even the weather took a turn for the better with a fine evening and no rain.

Henleaze Junior School choir again opened the proceedings watched by an appreciative audience. And the stage was filled throughout the evening with local choirs and singing groups performing a variety of carols and seasonal music.

With late night shopping in full swing throughout the
evening, shops did a brisk trade. The stalls too - 45 of them this year selling a variety of gifts, food and craft work - were kept busy.
 

The lucky winner of the prize draw - another first this year - took possession of a huge Christmas hamper.

Who better to bring the evening to a close than the Salvation Army band with a medley of carols and Christmas songs.

The Henleaze Society best window competition was won this year by the Garden Shop. Second was the Bristol Barber Co and third Newsom and Davies.

Once again the festival was master minded by Mike Drysdale of Cafe Kondi assisted by his wife Sue and an army of volunteers. He was delighted the event had created “ a village community” and so many people came out to enjoy it. “Thanks to everyonewho helped. We will try to introduce even more things next year and make it better still” he said.