Christmas Craft Workshop

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Craft Workshops are a great way to entertain children at many kinds of event. If you are organising a company Christmas party or special Christmas event then a themed craft workshop can be an excellent addition to your children’s entertainment programme. The photos below show examples of the kind of things the children can make at a Jolly Good Productions Xmas themed craft workshop.

Angel ornament and snowman mask

Xmas tree ornament and Xmas card

For a craft workshop to be a success there needs to be a range of interesting projects which must be fairly easy to make, not too messy and with friendly helpful staff to encourage and guide the children.

For advice on hiring a craft workshop calls Jolly Good Production on Tel 01748 821621 or mob 07984 495089

A Non-Consumer Christmas: Simple Gifts for Kids and Grown-Ups (getrichslowly.org)

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Festive Balloons

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These Christmas Party Balloons look very festive. Hazel chose the colours and we made the columns up together. Balloon decorating is a great way to dress up any room for a party or event. It really does add to the atmosphere. Call us if you want some eye catching displays for your party venue.

30 Beautiful Do-It-Yourself Wreath Projects (onlinecertificateprograms.org)
How To Dress Up Balloons for a Festive Party Look (apartmenttherapy.com)

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Adam’s Crazy Caricatures!

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I was booked to do my Christmas Puppet Show at a shopping centre in Warrington the other day and whilst there met Adam Hanson an amazing caricaturist. He was set up on the other side of the mall to me and so I was able to walk over for a chat between shows. I really liked Adams work. If you want to be entertained go to his You Tube Channel, it’s called The cartoon loon. He’s made some really entertaining movies of his work.

Crazy caricatures

Adam told me that he is available to hire for corporate events, weddings, studio commissions and parties. So if you fancy trying something different, give him a call on mob 07738 735521 or contact him via his web site www.crazycaricatures.blogspot.com

8 fantastic big head caricatures (inquisitr.com)

Bill Tarmey And Me

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Coronation Street fans know instantly who Bill Tarmey is. I regret to admit that until I met Patricia Penrose I had no idea. I was the front man at a store opening where Patricia was booked as the celebrity to cut the ribbon and officially open the store, then sign autographs and chat with the shoppers. Patricia plays the character of Gina in the TV series Heartbeat. She is lovely person, very friendly and easy to get on with. My job was to build up the atmosphere and let people know what was going on as well as running various in store competitions.

The store was very busy and Patricia Penrose was very popular. She had brought a pile of postcard size photos of herself which she was signing and giving away. She told me that she ran out of these after about an hour ( and she had brought loads with her! ). Whilst we were chatting she said that she thought I sounded just like Bill Tarmey. Several people agreed so it must be true? I’d like to think that this was a compliment but as I don’t watch Corrie I can’t be sure.

We had a great day. The new store was very busy in spite of the bad weather. The client was very happy and I’m just waiting to see if I could be the next Jack Duckworth.

Ron with Patricia Penrose

If you were Ron Wood of Jolly Good Productions ( that’s me ), would you consider it a compliment to be told that you sound like Bill Tarmey? Let me know what you think.

Jack Duckworth waltzes out of Coronation Street (guardian.co.uk)
Jack’s Corrie finale seen by 11m (bbc.co.uk)
Tribute to Coronation Street’s Jack Duckworth (telegraph.co.uk)

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The Secret Millionaire

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Unfortunately its not me! However Daniella and I did meet this gentleman who starred in one episode of ‘The Secret Millionaire’ I have been told it’s a brilliant programme though I’ve never watched it myself. This photo was taken at the Redcar Christmas Light Switch On. Town Centre Management had organised a room at the Clarendon Hotel for artists to use for changing and to take breaks etc. We met him there. He was the celebrity who had been booked to turn on the lights. A very nice man.

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Join The Cavy Club If You Love Little Furry Animals

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Children love little furry animals and so do many adults. I was thrilled to be able to visit the Durham and Northumberland Cavy Club at Beamish Museum to see some of their amazing Guinea Pigs. If you need information about looking after your pet then club members are only to willing to give free advice.

Durham and Northumberland Cavy Club

The Cavy Club can be a nice attraction at a show or event. If you are an organiser why not talk to them about putting on a display.

For more information about the Durham and Northumberland Cavy Club contact Duncan McRobbie tel : 01833 628354

Guinea Pigs (therealowner.com)
What to Feed Your Pet Guinea Pig (brighthub.com)
Can Guinea Pigs Be Exposed to Cat Litter? (brighthub.com)

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Get Some Christmas Cheer

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Whilst working at Beamish Museum in September I met a lady from Chesters Grove Garden Centre. She let me sample her home made ginger wine. It was fantastic. If you are looking for a Christmas treat then call in to Chesters Grove Garden Centre and Coffee Shop and pick up a bottle or two. You can also order by post.

Ginger wine from Chesters Grove Garden Centre

Ginger wine from Chesters Grove stall at Beamish Museum.

Chesters Grove Garden Centre, Chester Moor, Chester Le Street, Co Durham DH2 3RQ

Tel 0191 3890044 www.chestersgrove.co.uk

Wine Review: Ginger wine (telegraph.co.uk)

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First Xmas Show Of 2010

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The Xmas season is well and truly here. I have just done my first Christmas Show and the Xmas lights are going on everywhere. It’s great to see the children having such fun.

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The Boy Who Wanted To Be A Clock

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A little boy queued patiently for face painting and when it was his turn climbed up into Hazel’s chair.

” What would you like to be? ” Hazel enquired.

” I want to be a clock ” The boy replied.

” Wouldn’t you rather be Spiderman, Batman or a dinosaur ” She said.

” No I want to be a clock. I like clocks. ”

” I can do lots of other really good faces. Would you like to be a monster? ”

” No, I like clocks. I want to be a clock and I want the big hand on the four and the little hand on the six. I just want to be a clock. ”

He was obviously not going to be put off and so he got his wish and Hazel painted him as a clock.

That’s the great thing about face painting. Kids can use their imaginations and be anything they want to be, tick tock !

The boy who wanted to be a clock ( face painting )

Boy face painted as a clock

Find more information, photos and video clips about face painting

To hire a Professional Face Painter go to Face Painter [ Jolly Good Productions ]

For information about Training go to Face Painting Courses [ Jolly Good Productions ]

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Face Painting In The Big Freeze

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Face Painting in freezing conditions is not recommended. Your water freezes, your hands are numb, the paint goes rock hard, your feet are like blocks of ice and the ends of your fingers get frost bite. We would never attempt it but today was pretty cold even though we were under cover. Hazel was well wrapped up as you can see.

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