HYPE Magazine & Shrewsbury Christmas Festival

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In The Quarry 12th & 13th December

Welcome

Have yourself a Merry Shrewsbury Christmas

The magic of Christmas is something that simply can’t be beaten no matter what your age... and at Shrewsbury Christmas we are all about creating memories and sharing them with those closest to us.

Shrewsbury Christmas is a first for the area; it’s a real celebration of all things festive in the Quarry in the heart of the town centre.

Giant marquees will be bursting with over 150 of the best craft and food exhibitors the county has to offer, and there will be loads to do for all the family. From fun children’s crafts, to hands-on demonstrations for grown ups ahead of the big day itself, there will be the opportunity to pick up great hints and tips from some of the best local chefs and producers and crafts people.

Try your hand at wreath making and felting or take a seat in our cookery area for great talks on canapés, festive cocktails and all things turkey.

Channel your inner Torvill and Dean on our fabulous indoor ice rink, and see little faces light up with festive story time.

Of course no Christmas event would be complete without carol singing, mulled wine and a few experiences to remind us all of the true meaning of the season.

Shrewsbury Christmas will take place in the quarry on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December. Gates open at 10am on both days and close at 6pm Saturday and 5pm Sunday

Tickets cost £5 for adults, £1.00 for children or £10 for a family ticket. Tickets give entry for ONE day only. Families will consist of 2 adults and up to 3 children aged 3-14 years old. Admission for children two and under is free.

You can buy tickets now on the Shrewsbury Christmas website www.shrewsburychristmas.co.uk

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Experts In Creative Corner

Come and take part in our hands on cookery and craft demonstrations. Our experts will be sharing their festive hints and tips From canapés to cocktails, wreaths to wrapping. Don’t worry if you don’t want to take part you can come and listen too.

Arrive early if you’d like to take part and don’t worry we will take things slowly so you can have a go while the demonstration takes place. All materials will be provided and there is NO cost involved.

HO – this session is hands on so come and take part.

SIT – this session is for you to sit and learn from the experts – there will be some tasting involved though don’t worry!

Saturday 12th December

11am – Anca will be taking you through the steps to making your very own Christmas decorations which you can take home and hang on the tree. Visit their stand afterwards to see what else you can make HO 12 noon – Lulu’s flowers will teach you how to make simple but effective table decorations to make your dining experience even more special. Visit her stand where you can have a go at making wreaths too. HO 1pm – Wine is often an important part of Christmas dining, join our experts to taste and talk through the best wines to match your festive menus. HO 2pm – Turkey is often the centrepiece of Christmas day, so join David Cartwright as he takes you through the best way to prepare, cook and carve your Kelly Bronze turkey, you’ll also get to taste the difference!

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3pm – Cocktails and mocktails are a must during the festive season so we have asked our good friend Digger from Monkhide wines to come and show us a few trade secrets. There’s a rumour that there maybe a Christmas pudding liqueur too! SIT

Sunday 13th December

11am - Lulu’s flowers will teach you how to make simple but effective table decorations to make your dining experience even more special. Visit her stand where you can have a go at making wreaths too. HO 12 noon – Turkey is often the centrepiece of Christmas day, so join David Cartwright as he takes you through the best way to prepare, cook and carve your Kelly Bronze turkey., you’ll also get to taste the difference!

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1pm – Hamper and present wrapping is a crucial part of the big day and so we have got along Louise Fletcher to show you a few trade secrets so the gifts under the tree look amazing too. HO 2pm – Cocktails and mocktails are a must during the festive season so we have asked our good friend Digger from Monkhide wines to come and show us a few trade secrets. There’s a rumour that there maybe a Christmas pudding liqueur too! SIT 3pm - Anca will be taking you through the steps to making your very own Christmas decorations which you can take home and hang on the tree. Visit their stand afterwards to see what else you can make. HO

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Christmas Cracker, Lights Switch-On and Eat Street Shrewsbury 18th November ‖ from 5pm ‖ Across Shrewsbury town centre Popular with all ages, the Christmas Lights Switch-On marks the start of the festivities with seasonal stalls, live music and a magical lantern parade. New for this year is the addition of Eat, Street Shrewsbury at St Alkmund’s Church Christmas Grotto at Darwin Shopping Centre 21st Nov to 23rd Dec ‖ shrewsbury-shopping.co.uk/events Take your kids to meet Father Christmas at this year’s Christmas grotto in the Darwin Shopping Centre.

Dick Whittington Theatre Severn ‖ 2nd Dec – 10th Jan ‖ theatresevern.co.uk Dick Whittington at Theatre Severn promises magic and mayhem with a very colourful cast of characters.

Shrewsbury Snow Globe 5th Dec ‖ The Square Visitors will be able to ‘get into Christmas’ as they step into a giant snow globe in the Square on 5th December from 10am.

Shrewsbury Christmas Festival 12th – 13th Dec ‖ shrewsburychristmas.co.uk The two day event promises more than 120 local producers, drinks in the form of steaming hot chocolate, mulled wine and warming liqueurs, gifts galore, an ice rink for the small and big kids, craft workshops, storytelling with Mrs Claus and more.

Carols in the Square 16th Dec ‖ shrewsburysquare.com Join thousands of voices in the town square for this super seasonal, annual carol concert.

For more information on the town’s original one-off events visit originalshrewsbury.co.uk or find Original Shrewsbury on Facebook and Twitter @OriginalShrews.

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Set deep in the countryside, near Ellesmere, Wrexham, you will find Winston Farm, who have 1000’s of fresh cut, locally grown Christmas Trees as well as Pot Grown trees which are also now available. As well as the beautiful trees there are Wreaths, Mistletoe and Reindeers too, which you can come and visit, with the lovely new addition of Baby Reindeer Calf - Elsa!

You can feed and visit the Reindeer for free but we do accept donations for Hope House Hospice, which is a local charity. You can even bring along your ‘Letter To Santa’ and pop it into our special delivery post box! There is a free gift for every child and on weekends you are treated to one of ‘Aunty Joyce’s Famous Mince Pies’ and a sherry, which really gets the Christmas juices flowing.

With 1000’s of fresh cut, locally grown trees to choose from, you and your family will be able to find one perfectly suited to your home, and they all come with FREE log bases and FREE netting! Every tree purchase enters a raffle to win a turkey and we have a marvellous Facebook page where you can send us a photo of your decorated tree for a chance to win a turkey!

Visit and feed the Reindeers at Winston Farm and choose from our massive selection of Christmas Trees - from 3ft to 30ft, at great prices, which are definitely some of the cheapest prices around and we have for the 4th year running kept our tree prices on freeze.

Head over to see us at Winston Farm, Tetchill, Nr Ellesmere, Shropshire, or call us on 01691 622316 for any further information and follow us on Facebook!

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Christmas Kids

Across the weekend you’ll find lots of fun FREE hands-on activities, perfect for igniting creativity and creating magical moments of Christmas joy together.

Join Sam Pooley from the Compost Kids Elves workshop, they will inspire children to get creative this Christmas. They will be making Christmas cards, tags and tree decorations, all using recycled materials, some glue and lots of glitter! Mrs Claus will be joining us for festive story time which promises to be a magical experience for the under 6’s. She will also be taking home those all important Christmas lists straight to the man in charge!

No Christmas grotto as Santa is simply too busy, but we will be making memories with the little ones in lots of other ways. Christmas cooking isn’t all about the Turkey and we’ve got food to inspire even the youngest of chefs! Check out the “hands on” foodie activities; make and decorate something to take home as a special treat with Katies Kids Kitchen. Book in advance online or as soon as you arrive to guarantee a space.

Learn a new craft and make something to take home at the end of the workshop whether it’s a handmade Christmas decoration or gift for someone special. There will be lots for children to get involved with, making this a Christmas event they remember for years to come.

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And a Partridge in a Pear Tree

With over 150 exhibitors you are sure to find the perfect treats for your Christmas table and stocking.

From Christmas cakes to Kelly Bronze turkeys and game birds, to seasonal vegetable boxes and smoked fish; fruit coulis to boozy jams, marshmallows and gluten free treats. We haven’t forgotten about Christmas drinks either with real ales, infused liqueurs, spirits and ciders.

You’ll find stands selling gorgeous handmade home essentials too including decorations, wreaths and of course the very seasonal mistletoe as well as lino printed cards. If you want to give beautiful handmade gifts this year then we have a dazzling array of crafts people with a multitude of great ideas.

Whether its cookware or jewellery, children’s clothes, pottery, willow baskets, candles, mouth blown glass or art there is something for everyone. With too many exhibitors to mention here make sure you take a look at the website for full details

www.shrewsburychristmas.co.uk

Branching Out With St Chads

We are delighted to team up with St Chads Church this year with their ever-popular Christmas Tree Festival coinciding with Shrewsbury Christmas running from the 12th – 19th December.

40 trees adorn the church, following the unique circular shape of the building by the windows and above in the gallery for a spectacular display. Each tree is sponsored by a business or charity and will remain in place for all the Christmas services and concerts through to the New Year and Epiphany.

St Chads is just across the road from the quarry and entry is free so don’t miss this very special display. There will also be concerts and music events on so check out the website for more details.

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Volunteers we need you!

We all know the ‘best way to spread Christmas cheer is to sing it loud for all to hear’ ... and the Shrewsbury Christmas team is on the lookout for a group of fun festive-loving volunteers willing to help run the weekend.

Whether you have four hours to spare or a couple of days, we need you.

You’ll help festival goers find their way around, signpost them to the exciting attractions and of course help spread plenty of Christmas cheer!

Volunteering at the event means being part of something very special.

This year, we’re working alongside the Shrewsbury Ark to help the homeless and vulnerable enjoy the Christmas season too.

Volunteers will also gain free entry to the event, a special Shrewsbury Christmas gift and refreshments along with a great chance to celebrate all things festive. We would love you to join us, so if you have half a day or more to spare email info@shrewsburychristmas.co.uk to register.

It will be the most fun you can have volunteering!

Website www.shrewsburychristmas.co.uk

See Shrewsbury Sparkle this Christmas

Shrewsbury is the perfect backdrop for a magical Christmas packed with carols and concerts, seasonal shopping and festive flavours and this Christmas promises to shine brighter than ever before.

If you want to share the Christmas cheer with friends then Shrewsbury’s cafes, bars and restaurants extend their usual warm welcome with the promise of great festive food and drink. Gift and seasonal shopping is a must for us all so why not make it unique with a shopping spree through Shrewsbury’s charming and medieval streets. The town’s independent shops and high street retailers are ready and waiting for you to taste, smell, and shop for everyone on your Christmas To Do list.

A snow globe in the Square and an ice rink by the Parade. Masks and Puppets in the Museum and seasonal street food at Eat Street, Shrewsbury. Whether you’re looking to fill a day with festivities or simply spend an evening singing in the Square, Shrewsbury is full of magical finds this Christmas.

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A Time of Giving

Christmas is a time to celebrate, full of warmth and giving, but for some people their reality is very different.

Without the help of charities such as The Shrewsbury Ark, Christmas would be a cold and lonely place for homeless and vulnerable people in the town.

We can’t think of anyone better to support this year than The Shrewsbury Ark.

Not only does their work help with the things many of us take for granted such as warm clothes, a hot meal or just a cup of tea. They are also there for a chat, advice, help and support, so that people who use the service are able to rebuild their self-confidence and develop their potential.

“There’s no referral needed to access our services, you can simply turn up at the door, regardless of your situation or needs and you are welcomed.” Says Tim the Manager at Shrewsbury Ark. With the charity relying entirely on donations to continue, we wanted to celebrate the work of everyone at Shrewsbury Ark and ensure that they can help as many people as possible this winter.

There are a couple of activities at Shrewsbury Christmas that will benefit the Ark directly. We’re asking a £2.00 donation to use the ice rink and this money will go straight to Shrewsbury Ark. Shrewsbury College will also be bringing along their soup kitchen and the money raised from every bowl of delicious soup will again benefit the charity directly.

You may not be homeless but money can still be a struggle at this time of year so we’re working with the whole town to expand the ‘Pay it Forward’ scheme that’s already been adopted by some local retailers.

Pay it forward is an idea that’s spreading quickly all over the world and the idea couldn’t be simpler; you give something to someone else without asking for anything in return. We have joined forces with our sponsor Monks Estate and Letting Agents and some of the fantastic local eateries in Shrewsbury to set up a special Shrewsbury Christmas “pay it forward.” Next time you are out and about for a coffee, or meeting a friend for lunch, why not treat a complete stranger to something too, while you’re paying at the till?

Check out how you can pop an extra couple of pounds in one of our special “houses” in local restaurants so it’s waiting for someone in need to have coffee or a slice of cake, too.

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Snow Very Festive

Get your skates on for some festive fun this season for a fantastic experience at Shrewsbury Christmas sponsored by our good friends at Lanyon Bowdler. You don’t need to know your double axel from your triple salchow to master our ice rink. For a £2.00 donation to Shrewsbury Ark we will provide the skates and you will get 10 minutes of glorious ice time. Our 10m x 10m ice rink may not be on the scale of Central Park or Somerset House but it will certainly have all the charm and fun.

Bookings cannot be taken for this and it will be on a first come basis.

A small donation of £2 will be made for The Shrewsbury Ark.

A Christmas Carol

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without carols so to get you in the festive mood we have invited a number of choirs to join us across the weekend including Of One Accord mixed voice adult choir, Bicton Primary School, Crowmoor School Choir, St Andrew's Primary School, Shifnal, Shropshire girls choir, Shrewsbury College, Footlights Dance School and Shropshire Rock Choir.

Each day we’ll be raising the roof ,when you can join the choirs in a mass sing-along in the main marquee at 3pm. Across the weekend you’ll also be able to enjoy the rousing sounds brass bands and many more festive bands getting us in the party mood.

Shrewsbury College will be performing panto and Get Your Wigle On will be providing musical entertainment.

So grab a mulled wine, take a seat and enjoy!

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Avalanche Christmas Parties

If you’re after a Christmas meal and party with a difference. Then why not join The Avalanche Tipi Restaurant on the evenings of 11th and 12th December.

For an Alpine themed banquet, set inside spectacular giant tipis with real open fires and live entertainment afterwards from Ashmore Acoustice. All the food is sourced locally and brought to you by The Real Catering Company. We will also have a large selection of drinks available from our fully licensed bar.

For more info and to BOOK NOW visit. www.avalanchetipis.co.uk or phone 01978 661449.

Groups of all sizes can be catered for.

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New Year, New Start

Enter the ‘January Zone’ to shape you into a healthy new body once the festive season is over. Sponsored by Simply Gym and working with Healthy Shropshire this area will give you the chance to have a body MOT to see if you’re fit to enter the festive season... and maybe to see if some work is needed once the indulgence is over. Have a go on the smoothie bike to make yourself a healthy drink or have a go on some fitness equipment to work up an appetite. It maybe the season of indulgence but this will be a great opportunity to think about what will happen once the New Year comes around and you want to shed those extra pounds.

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Enjoy this festive season in stunning surroundings with our Tipi Christmas Parties, where you will experience lively entertainment, a warm and lavish atmosphere. Perfect for a special occasion with friends and family.

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