Hawes Gala 2012 Was No wash Out!

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Hawes Gala Committee

Hawes Gala went ahead in spite of rain and high winds. The gala field could not be used but the organizers decided to proceed rather than let down the locals and visitors who had turned out to enjoy the warm welcome and fun atmosphere which characterizes the show in the lovely town of Hawes in upper Wensleydale.

At 8am the main marquee was in danger of blowing away and so it was decided to move the event indoors. Local pubs and Hotels opened their doors and stalls and entertainment was set up wherever space could be found. It was tight but it worked.

This years theme was Pirates and local shops and businesses had entered into the spirit of things by decorating their premises with pirate flags, parrots and other pirate paraphernalia.

The parade went ahead in the rain and many local children as well as some adults had entered the fancy dress competition.

Following the parade everyone went inside for the judging of the fancy dress, a band display and entertainment including Punch and Judy, Balloon Modelling, Juggling and a Pirate Food Tasting Competition.

Well done the Gala Committee for being so determined to make sure everyone had a great time under such difficult conditions!

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Face Painting Course | July 2012

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Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th July 2012

Hazel is running an intensive two day face painting course for people who want take up face painting professionally. This course covers everything you need to know. You will learn the essential skills and much much more.

This course will give you the knowledge you need to build a first class face painting business.

For more information go to Face Painting Course

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Ripon Jubilee Celebrations

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Ripon, North Yorkshire, Jubilee Party

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There was fantastic support for The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in Ripon on Monday 4th June 2012. Huge numbers of people turned out to join in the fun organized by the Ripon Festival Committee who once again put on a cracking day for the local community.

There was cart racing, tractor pulling, street entertainers, Punch and Judy, Face Painting, rides and refreshments plus FM Radio to keep the atmosphere going. The sun shone and everyone had a great time.

What a brilliant event!

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Jubilee Events | Jolly Good Productions

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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

Jubilee Magic

Celebrate With Us!

Jolly Good Productions are proud to be providing children’s entertainment and Face Painting at the following events:

Friday 1st June 2012

Hemsworth Water Park, Kinsley, West Yorkshire, 11am – 3pm.

For Hemsworth Town Council.

Saturday 2nd June 2012

Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, 1pm – 5pm

For Pooley Bridge Village Comittee.

Smyths Toys, Stockton, Face Painting, 11am – 4pm

Smyths Toys, Wallsend, Face Painting, 11am – 3pm

Sunday 3rd June 2012

Bedale, North Yorkshire

1pm Picnic in the Park – Jubilee Event – family picnic with Punch & Judy, stilt walkers, clowns and balloon modelling in Bedale Hall Park

For Bedale Town Council.

Monday 4th June 2012

Bedale, North Yorkshire, times TBC.

Farmers’ Market and Music & Dance + Circus skills. Dance groups, Footloose, Dance Kiya & Sisters of Sigston. Pimms Bar. Trenton Train in Bedale Hall Park – Jubilee Event

For Bedale Town Council.

Ripon, North Yorkshire, times 10.30am – 2.30pm ( but the event continues into the evening, see link below )

Ripon celebrates the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on the market square. A whole day of activities for all the family. Big screen on market square.

For Ripon Festival Comittee.

Tuesday 5th June 2012

Smyths Toys, Wallsend, Face Painting, 11am – 3pm

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Holiday Club Ideas | Circus Day

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Circus Fun For Holiday Clubs

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Hiring A Circus Workshop Is A Great Idea!

Hire a Circus Workshop for your organization over school holidays, the kids will love it!

The Circus is an exciting theme for children and there is so much scope for everyone to get involved. You can easily develop a full week of fun around your circus theme. You can use our Circus Day as a launch pad for a range of other activities possibly leading up to a fantastic Circus Show for family and friends at the end of the week.

Use the Enquiry Form to get a quote for hiring the Jolly Good Productions Circus Skills Workshop for your next school holidays, or call Ron or Hazel 0n Tel 01748 821621 for more information.

How To Make The Most Of Your Circus Workshop

Although the Circus Workshop takes place on one day you can easily spread the fun over an entire week. There are lots of things you can do both before and after the actual workshop day. Here are a few ideas:

Have the children draw pictures and make cut outs to decorate the room.
Have a dressing up day with a circus theme.
Read stories about clowns and the circus.
Build a circus tent.
Adapt games to suit a circus theme.
Have circus skills practice sessions.
Put together a Circus Show.
Hold rehearsals.
Make an arena for the Circus Show.
Hold auditions.
Think of as many types of performances and roles as possible ie Lion Tamer, Ring Master, Animlals, Ticket Sellers, Clown Band etc etc.
Involve everyone.
Choose music for each act.
Make posters to advertize the Circus Show.
Make costumes, masks and props for the show.
Make a Circus Video with all the children taking part.
Have competitions for making the best circus act.

You can easily turn a Circus Workshop into a fantastic Circus Week.

More Ideas For Holiday Clubs

Are you looking for other ideas for your Holiday Club or Out Of School Club? Jolly Good Productions do other special activity days. See the Holiday Club page on our web site.

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Celebrating 350 Years of Punch and Judy!

Mr Punch’s Birthday Party in pictures. Taken at Covent Garden on Saturday 12th May 2012.

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Mr Punch’s 350th Birthday Party

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Punch And Judy Celebration Is A Huge Success

Saturday 12th May 2012

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It was a perfect warm, sunny day and the crowds of people turned out to watch a truly historic event. Over one hundred Punch and Judy Professors met in Covent Garden, for Mr Punch‘s very special birthday party.

Punch and Judy men and women had travelled to London from all over the UK and indeed all over the world including puppeteers from Italy, the USA and Japan.

Slapsticks and Sausages!

Proceedings commenced at 2.30pm with a speech by organizer Glynn Edwards who stood in front of a giant Punch and Judy booth. There was a round of applause for the oldest performer, a lady in her eighties. Then Samuel Pepys came on and the spectators were asked to give a rousing shout for Mr Punch. On the second call a hundred Mr Punch’s sprang up from inside the booth and cavorted to the delight of the audience. Their Judy’s then came up and they danced together and then disappeared while the crowd sang happy birthday Mr Punch.

The birthday cake was sitting on the puppet stage and from it were pulled a string of 350 sausages. Some of the sausages had labels representing notable historic events to emphasize just how far back in time Mr Punch’s history can be traced.

Once the sausages were out up came the crocodiles and finally the Mr Punch’s with their slapsticks to chase them away and restore order.

The Grand Parade

The main celebrations ended with a grand parade round Covent Garden. A marching band lead the way, the musicians all dressed as Mr Punch. When the procession arrived back at the giant Punch and Judy booth there was a sing-song and a big cheer to end proceedings on a high note.

It was the best birthday party ever and Mr Punch can now look forward to his next big party in twenty-five years time to mark his 375th.

Wonderful Entertainment

At either side of the main stage there were Punch and Judy Shows set up and performing throughout the day. It was fascinating to see the guest performers from overseas at work. The public were treated to some wonderful entertainment by masters of the art of puppetry and Punch and Judy.

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Magical Fun For Holiday Clubs

Why Hiring A Magic Workshop Is A Great Idea!

Hire a Magic Workshop for your organization over school holidays, the kids will love it!

Keeping a group of children occupied over the holidays is quite a challenge. Anyone who runs a Holiday Club or Out Of School Club knows how difficult it can be to come up with new ideas. If your Holiday Club is boring the children won’t want to come or if they do come then they are more likely to get up to mischief if they don’t have plenty of fun stuff to do.

Setting up a workshop day, planning the activities, gathering together all the necessary resources takes time and effort which you could be putting into something else. That’s why hiring in a ready-made workshop day is such a good idea.

Although hiring outside help is expensive the cost can be well worth it. The children have a great time, they will learn some great magic and have tricks they have made to take home with them. They will remember the day for a long time, it will be a talking point and might encourage other kids to join the club. The parents will be happy and you will have further enhanced your reputation as the best kids club in town!

How To Make The Most Of The Magic Workshop

Although the Magic Workshoptakes place on one day you can easily spread the fun over an entire week. There are lots of things you can do to keep the magic working before and after the actual workshop day. Here are a few ideas:

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Have the children draw pictures and make cut outs to decorate the room.
Have a dressing up day with a magic theme.
Read stories about wizards and magicians ie Harry Potter.
Build a magic den.
Adapt games to suit a magic theme.
Practice the tricks from the Magic Workshop Day
Put together a Magic Show
Rehearse the Magic Show
Make a stage for the Magic Show
Audition acts for the Magic Show.
Give everyone a job if they are not performing.
Choose music for each act.
Make posters to advertize the Magic Show.
Make tricks and props from the workshop day using the notes provided.
Make a Magic Video with all the children taking part. Send a copy home with each child as a keep sake.
Have competitions for making the best wizard’s hat or for making the best Top Hat and a white rabbit out of card.

With a little bit of imagination it’s easy to turn a one day Magic Workshop into a fantastic Magic Week.

More Ideas For Holiday Clubs

Are you looking for other ideas for your Holiday Club or Out Of School Club? Jolly Good Productions do other special activity days. See the Holiday Club page on our web site.

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