October 2011
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Ripon Festival Seaside Day 2012
The date for Ripon’s annual Seaside Day has been confirmed as Saturday 1st September 2012.
This is a great family day out.
More details to follow but do put it in your diary.
Read my Blog post Ripon Seaside Day 2011 to see what goes on.
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Beamish Georgian Fair 2012
The dates for the next Georgian Fair at Beamish Museum are Thursday 7th June to Sunday 12th June 2012. Make a note in your diary as it’s well worth a visit. Very interesting family day out.
Top Toys For Christmas! →
A survey by Smyth’s Toys revealed which are going to be the top toys for Xmas 2012.
September 2011
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Hawes Gala 2012
The date for the 2012 Hawes Gala has been confirmed as Saturday, 23rd June. The theme this year is PIRATES. It’s going to be lots of fun so put it your diary now!
Hawes is a lovely market town in the heart of Wensleydale in North Yorkshire. It’s a great place to visit and there will be lots going on. There is a big carnival parade, a fun fair, lots of entertainment on the gala field....
March 2011
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The Crook Town Festival Of Music
Bank Holiday Weekend 28th/29th May Crook Town AFC present a two day event sat 28th feature’s DJ’S & Bands including BEZ x Happy Mondays star, the Sunday is 70’s day with David Bowie, Alice Cooper, Free, T.Rex tribute bands plus many more in the three Marquee’s on the pitch Tickets are £15 saturday, £10 sunday from the club house Crook Town AFC DL15 9PW &...
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Skipton Puppet Festival
The Skipton Puppet Festival is taking place on 23 - 25 September. For more information about the festival go to their website at www.skiptonpuppetfestival.co.uk
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Deer Shed Festival 2011
This fantastic Music and Arts Festival takes place at Baldersby Park near Topcliffe, Thirsk, North Yorkshire from 22nd to 24th July 2011.
This years event is going to be bigger and more exciting than ever. There is a full entertainment programme ryunning through the weekend and loads of free stiff for the kids too.
Here’s an exerpt from the Deer Shed Festival web site
The festival...
February 2011
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The Last flying Vulcan Needs Your Help
Can you help? This appeal has been sent out by Daniel Kennedy, RAF Waddington :
Thanks to the generosity shown by all those who contributed during last October’s appeal, and to those who have purchased from our expanding range of merchandise, we are approaching the completion of XH558’s winter service. She is in excellent condition and will be taking to the air much earlier than in...
December 2010
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The Alnwick Garden In December
Visit The Anwick Garden this Christmas for a great trip out.
Free Access to The Garden From 1st November to 31st March, there is free access to The Garden on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 11am - 3pm.
In the lead up to Christmas we will have a wonderful selection of festive goods available to purchase from the Treehouse retail area. The Treehouse bar will be open so you can warm up with...
November 2010
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Simply Christmas Fair Harrogate
Harrogate International Centre, 3 – 5 December 2010 In Association with
In support of the NSPCC and Breast Cancer Research
Now in its 2nd year, Simply Christmas 2010 offers once again a festive shopping experience in a wonderful setting of fabulous live entertainment, Champagne & Cocktail bars, and beautiful Christmas decor. Held in association with Yorkshire Life, it is THE place to...
October 2010
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Wensleydale Show 2011
The fabulous Wensleydale Show takes place on Saturday 27th August 2011 from 10am to 5.30pm. As usual there will be lots of entertainment for everyone and loads of attractions for the kids. Here are some of the amazing inflatables which were in the children’s area last year.
You can see more articles and photos from last years show on my blog Go to the search box and type in Wensleydale...
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Barton Grange Garden Centre Fun Day
Barton Grange Garden Centre in Garstang near Preston will be holding a Family Fun Day on Sunday 27th February 2011. There will be lots of exciting activities including building wormerie’s, making bird feeders, potato print painting etc plus face painting and puppet shows ( by Jolly Good Productions )
Put this date in your diary. We’ll let you know when we have more information.
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Butterfingers Sale
Butterfingers Birthday Bonanza!
News just in from Butterfingers as follows…
Special Deals On Juggling Equipment:
Just to let you know that the next special offers for our birthday year are up on the front page of the website http://www.facebook.com/l/53965cZZrEP1yOX_GpYAfvami1g;www.butterfingers.co.uk. There are some cracking deals all for 25 quid. Get a Finesse G4 + Aluminium ...
September 2010
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Race Night Fundraiser For Hudswell
There will be a Race Night at the George and Dragon Pub in Hudswell, near Richmond, North Yorkshire on Friday 1st October 2010 to raise funds for the village hall. The fun starts at 7.30pm and all are welcome.
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Redcar Xmas Lights
Redcar will be turning on the Xmas Lights on Saturday 20th November. There will be a parade down the High Street and entertainment on the main stage during the afternoon. Jolly Good Productions will be provide stilt walkers to entertain the crowds whilst they are waiting for Santa Claus to arrive.
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PJF Covent Garden ( Punch and Judy Fellowship )
The Annual Covent Garden Festival (the last Festival of the year) is being held on Sunday 3rd October from 11.00am until 4.30pm. This is a marvellous oportunity to see lots of Punch and Judy shows all in one place. Worth going if you are a fan of Mr Punch.
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Christmas Eve In Richmond, North Yorkshire
There will be a special show for the children of Richmond, North Yorkshire on Xmas Eve, in the Town Hall. The event will be open to all but places will be limited. The event is to be hosted by the Mayor of Richmond and features a Christamas Puppet show by Jolly Good Productions and a visit from “t’old hoss” More information about the event and where to obtain tickets will be...
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Artstreet Festival, Liverpool
“Calling all face painters, balloon modellers, jugglers, unicyclists, clowns, stilt walkers, puppeteers and creative practitioners! Artstreet: A children’s festival in Liverpool, needs exciting performers to make this year’s festival one to remember! An excellent opportunity to get yourself seen (coverage from the Echo and Daily Post) and gain a reference from NML and the Greenhouse Project with a...
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Big Ideas
A two-day conference event at which artists and creative producers are centre stage. This is designed for you to explore the making of large-scale live animation work and will take place on Thursday and Friday 7-8 October 2010 at the new UK Centre for Carnival Arts, Luton. This event is a collaboration of the Puppet Centre Trust, Independent Street Arts Network (ISAN), UK Carnival Centre for the...
August 2010
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Beamish Agricultural Show 16th - 19th September...
Jolly Good Productions will be at Beamish on Sunday 19th September 2010. We will be providing children’s entertainment throughout the day.
Here is more about the show, taken from the Beamish Museum web site :
Enjoy a traditional agricultural show and experience all things rural. With demonstrations of ploughing, country crafts and agricultural machinery alongside displays of ‘fur...
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Take To The Tees Festival 2010
There is a lot happening on the River Tees this summer. Jolly Good Productions will be at the Tees Barrage on Monday 30th August providing children’s entertainment throughout the afternoon. Come and see us there.
Here are details of other events taking place ( taken from the web. go to :http://www.rivertees.org.uk/riverweek/ )
We are making waves this summer with our second Take to the...
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Tall Ships Hartlepool 2010
Don’t miss this exciting event!
There will be loads to see and do in Hartlepool between the 7th and 10th August. Just to see the fleet of Tall Ships is an amazing sight but that’s just part of the experience.
Here is some information taken from the official web site of the Hartlepool Tall Ships
What are The Tall Ships Races?
The Tall Ships’ Races are an internationally...
July 2010
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Face Painting Courses
We have just booked a couple of people in for a two day beginner course on :
Monday 23rd August 2010
Tuesday 24th August 2010
There is space for a few more.
This course is for individuals who are interested in becoming professional Face Painters. It is very comprehensive and covers everything you need to know.
The course will take place in Richmond, North Yorkshire.
For more information...
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ATHERSLEY SOUTH ACTION GROUP - GALA, 8TH AUGUST...
This year It’s Going to be bigger and better than ever!
We have FREE ENTERTAINMENT - PUNCH AND JUDY - CIRCUS WORKSHOP - MAGIC SHOW - MAJORETTES - DANCERS
OTHER FUN INCLUDES
BOUNCY CASTLE, TOMBOLA, HOOK A DUCK, BEAT THE GOALIE, KIDS TOMBOLA, FACEPAINTING,
RAFFLE, BURGER VAN, ICE CREAM VAN, DISCO, FANCY DRESS COMPETITION.
Go to the web site for more info ...
June 2010
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Deer Shed Festival 2010
The Deer Shed Festival offering one day and night of contemporary music and art takes place at Baldersby Park near Topcliffe, in North Yorkshire on Saturday 17th July 2010 and promises to be a fantastic event.
There are a host of excellent bands appearing. Check out these names : The Wedding Present. Young Rebel Set, Miles Hunt & Erica Nockalls (headlining stage two), Justin Adams...
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Beamish Georgian Fair – Thursday, 3rd to Sunday,...
There will be a recreation of the hustle and bustle of a Georgian Fair at Beamish Museum. Visitors will be able to enjoy a guided walk through the Georgian landscape, see labourers at work in the fields and the workers for hire. Go back in time and watch traditional craftsmen demonstrating their skills and meet the trinket sellers and strolling entertainers. For more information go to the...
May 2010
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Face Painting Course For Beginners
There will be a Face Painting Course for beginners on the 14th and 15th June 2010. This two day training course will be held in Richmond, North Yorkshire and is for anyone interested in setting up their own business as a professional Face Painter. The course provides expert tuition and covers everything you need to know to get started in Face Painting. As well as sound practical advice,...
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The Great Yorkshire Show
Hazel Wood, Jolly Good Productions, is Face Painting at the Great Yorkshire Show again this year. This fantastic event takes place at the County Show Ground, Harrogate, from the 13th July to the 15th July.
The Great Yorkshire Show is massive with all kinds of displays, stalls, demonstrations and entertainment. Its far more than just an agricultural show although for anyone with an interest in...
April 2010
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Ripon By The Sea
Ripon, North Yorkshire is the place to be on Saturday 4th September 2010.
The “Ripon By The Sea” event takes place in Ripon Spa Park, on Park Street between 11am and 4.30pm.
There will be roundabouts, side stalls, food stalls, circus shows, Punch and Judy and lots more seaside fun.
it’s going to be a great family day out. Do come along.
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Festival of the Sea event 2010
Here is the latest information on the Festival Of The Sea. It’s going to be a great weekend. Come and join us if you can :-
This year, BAE Systems Submarine Solutions will be holding its fourth Festival of the Sea event at Barrow-In-Furness. The event will be themed around ‘old to the new’ in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the launch of HMS Dreadnought, the first nuclear...
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‘The Last Turtle in Cloud Cuckoo Land. It's Pie in...
Puppet Show News
Dennis Neale has just started the season with this new production with music by Paul White at The Theatre of Small Convenience. ‘The Last Turtle’ is an eight minute show for all ages, available on demand at specific times, see details and location here.
The theatre itself as you probably know has been transformed from a Victorian gentleman’s lavatory into the smallest ...
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SALTIMBANCO – CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, UK ARENA TOUR
Saltimbanco -from the Italian “saltare in banco”, which literally means “to jump on a bench”-explores the urban experience in all its myriad forms: the people who live there, their idiosyncrasies and likenesses, families and groups, the hustle and bustle of the street and the towering heights of skyscrapers. Between whirlwind and lull, prowess and poetry, Saltimbanco...
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“WORLD CIRCUS CULTURE” DOCUMENTARY FILM BY TO THE...
In conjunction with the Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo (International Circus Festival), Telmondis (audiotelevision company), and the World Circus Federation, To the Moon Productions is filming a documentary highlighting Circus culture across the world. They followed five acts from different countries to the competition at the 34th Monte Carlo Circus Festival. They also...
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Barrow Festival of the Sea 2010
Saturday 19th June & Sunday 20th June 2010
Barrow Festival of the Sea ,and 50 years of Nuclear Submarine building celebrations. The event incorporates Armed Forces Day and the National Jetski Championship.
Jolly Good Productions will be there!
It is going to be to be a great fun filled weekend with lots to see and do for all the family.
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Green Howards Rally In Support
Ex Green Howards have joined together to help raise funds for the “Help Toby To Walk” campaign. The grandson of an old comrade needs to raise £30,000 to have an operation in the USA. There is to be a Race Night on Thursday 13th May, at the Travaux Club in Catterick Garrison.
For more information about Toby go to the web site Help Toby To Walk.
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Hocus Pocus Plants
I’m not just a Magician performing a magic show, I’m also a keen gardener. If you live in North Yorkshire and you have green fingers then hear is some magic news :
Hocus Pocus Plants. The new plant centre at Thorp Perrow, Bedale, North Yorkshire, is opening soon. http://www.hocuspocusplants.co.uk
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Thorp Perrow Arboretum Circus Mayhem
Jolly Good Productions will be at Thorp Perrow Arboretum, near Bedale, North Yorks on Sunday 25th July providing Circus Workshops throughout the day. The workshops will take place at set times betwen 11am and 4pm. This is going to be a great “family day out”
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Wetherby And Tadcaster Young Farmers Race Night
Wetherby and Tadcaster Young Farmers are holding a Race Night at Bramham Village Hall on Saturday 15th May 2010. This event is always popular and as with all Young Farmers gatherings is certain to be great fun. For tickets contact Wetherby and Tadcaster Young Farmers via their web site.
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Royal Quays Star Wars Event, Easter 2010
Hazel has joined Star Wars Command for Easter. She will be Face Painting at the Royal Quays Outlet Centre during the Star Wars event this weekend.
Here is the latest on what’s happening:
The battle continues at the Royal Quays between the Dark Side and the Jedi this Easter from Monday the 5th of April. Come along to see some of your favorite characters from the movies and take part in...
March 2010
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Cadbury Easter Egg Trails 2010
Looking for something to do over the Easter weekend? Fancy a FREE prize? Free Face Painting too.
Cadbury are supporting the National Trust at 257 historic houses and gardens hosting Easter Egg trails throughout England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
This is the 3rd year of Cadbury support. In 2009 1.2 million people attended a Cadbury supported Easter Egg Trail.
Cadbury are...
Monkey Business
Monkey Munch Picnic
Wild Futures (previously Monkey Sanctuary Trust) are in the initial stages of planning this event to be held in Millennium Square, Bristol on 18 or 19 September to celebrate all things ‘Monkey’. Liz Tyson, PR and Communications Manager said: “It will be a giant picnic with up to 5000 people; we want it to be a really fantastic family day and have loads going on...
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Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival
The 35th Annual Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival is to be held this year on Sunday 9th May 2010 to celebrate Mr Punch’s 348th birthday near the very spot that Samuel Pepys first saw Mr Punch in England in May 1662.
The May Fayre will take place in the garden of St Paul’s Church, Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2. The day will start with a colourful...
February 2010
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Green Howards In Norway
The Friends of the Green Howards Museum
Evening Lecture
Friday 26th March 2010
7pm, Green Howards Museum
Norway 1940
“The Green Howards in the Norwegian Campaign, 1940”
Major Roger Chapman, MBE MA
Former Curator of the Green Howards Museum
Tickets £3.00 if booked in advance, £3.50 on the door
To book a...
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Humour
” Mark my words, when a society has to resort to the lavatory for its humour, the writing is on the wall.”
Alan Bennett, Forty Years On, 1968
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Southern Lights Festival 2010
Southern Lights Festival is a fantastic little event bursting with circus workshops, street entertainment, music, DJ’s, a show on Saturday night and an open stage, all set in the beautiful English countryside with stunning views of the ‘Jurassic Coast’. Southern Lights bridges the gap between a juggling conventions and a grass roots music festival - not to be missed by any worthy...
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British Juggling Convention 2010
Pre-reg now open
You can now buy BJC 2010 tickets! We also have t-shirts, hoodies, and bags for you to pre-order. Pre-reg will end on 22nd February, but tickets will as always be available on the door at a slightly higher price.
We are also giving you 10% off all pre-orders of clothing and bags.
Call for public show acts
We’ve busy putting together a storming show lineup. If you think...
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Barton Grange Garden Centre
Saturday 20th February 2010 FAMILY FUN DAY - Pirates and Princesses Join us between 10am and 4pm for our fabulous family fun day in the company of our pirates and princesses. Feel free to come along in fancy dress and join in the fun, games and competitions taking place all day. There will be face painters, puppet shows, balloon modelling, seed sowing, colour competition, fancy dress...
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The Rose Of Tralee
Some years ago I was booked to go to Ireland to perform at the Tralee Festival. The job came through an agent who I knew very well. I’d never heard of Tralee and I’d never been to Southern Ireland ( I had worked in the North a few times and had served in the Province as an Infantry Officer in the eighties ). I was booked to provide children’s entertainment in the town park. They...