Christmas Capers is organised by

Many thanks to the following partners for their support

Now an annual tradition, Robertsbridge Christmas Capers is the

perfect start to the season's festivities. From 6pm until 9pm

the High Street is closed to traffic and the village comes alive.

From Ripley’s Forge to the George Inn, down Station Road to

The Moat Practice and the Village Stores, it’s all going on…

AFC Accounting Services of Robertsbridge

Salehurst & Robertsbridge Parish Council

Robertsbridge 2018

Christmas

Capers

High Street—Station Road 5.30pm-9pm Friday 7th December 2018 SHOPPING | EATING | DRINKING | REVELLING CAROL-SINGING | ROCOCO | THE ‘BRIDGE MEN

LANTERN PARADE | HALL FULL OF STARS SANTA’S GROTTO | FACE-PAINTING

STORY-TELLING | ROUNDABOUT RIDE TREE OF LIFE | BOUNCING SNOWMEN ON STILTS

WHAT’S ON WHERE

5.30pm-8.00pm Story Telling with Kevin Graal Mission Room in Fair Lane. A ticket only event. Tickets available from: Pam Golding, 9 Station Road, (opposite the Village Store). Sessions at: 5.30pm (3 to 5 year olds), 6.30pm (6 to 8 year olds), 7.30pm (9 to 12 year olds). More details on page 5.

6pm-6.30pm Lantern Menagerie Procession Starting outside the George Inn. Children and their families process up and down the High Street and Station Road with their beautiful, hand-made lanterns culminating in an unmissable, magical finish at 6.30pm outside the Seven Stars. Sponsored by Robertsbridge Arts Partnership.

6.30pm Darvell Wind Band Playing much loved Christmas and seasonal music outside the Seven Stars pub.

7.00pm Rococo Outside the Seven Stars pub. Our famous village community choir sing a selection of their favourite festive songs and invite you to join in with the carolling. Carol sheets provided but you probably know the words anyway!

7.45pm The ‘Bridge Men Choir Outside the Seven Stars pub. A touch of musical Christmas fun with the very talented Robertsbridge male voice choir. This great troupe of local residents are sure to bring a smile to your faces whatever the weather. And be prepared for some surprises!

9pm Logan Wilson Band at The George Inn Don’t walk, boogie you funky festive people with Jane and John and the fabulous sounds of the Logan Wilson Band playing all the tunes you all know

ATTENTION: Between 6pm-9pm the High Street will be closed to traffic.

To ensure that we all have enough room to enjoy the evening safely, we’d

be grateful if you park elsewhere for the duration of the event. Ideally,

we prefer no parked cars on the High Street from Ripley’s Forge up to the

George Inn and the top of Station Road down as far as the bridge.

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OUT THE SPROUT

On Capers’ night only! Can you find the 12 Sprouts of Christmas that are hiding in plain sight at various Capers’ venues along the High St & Station Rd? Every sprout has been kindly donated by Brownes Farm Shop. There’s a small prize for everyone who correctly identifies the location of each sprout! To claim your prize, write your answers below and take them to: The Moat Practice (Moat Osteopaths) in Station Road.

NB: No sprouts were harmed during the making of this event.

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VERY GREEN & HARDLY SEEN...

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UP & DOWN & ROUND ABOUT

Capers’ MC Ian Clark Listen out all evening to the jingly tones of the inimitably funny Mr Clark who will keep you informed of what’s going on when and where. And what costume will he be wearing this year?!

Santa’s Grotto Downstairs in the Youth Centre opposite the George Inn. Visit Santa and his cheeky elf and maybe you’ll get an early Christmas present! The grotto is open from 6pm all evening because there is always a queue!

Art Exhibition & Christmas Card Sale Upstairs in the Youth Centre is packed with great Christmas charity goodies and ideas, as well as delicious morsels to eat and drink. Plus in the Georgian Room, a fabulous art exhibition and hand-made Christmas card sale.

Tree of Life Outside the Youth Centre. Whilst you’re queuing to see Santa, or at any other time during the evening, remember your loved ones by hanging a star on the tree. Stars available from both florists on the High Street. Proceeds in aid of St Michael’s Hospice.

Vintage Chair Plane Ride Returning again, in the car park of the George Inn, you’ll find this popular fairground ride for children.

Teal Pop-up Shop 63A High Street. Find super Christmas gift ideas such as candles, jewellery and cards. Teal also has a range of delightful homewares including lighting, soft furnishings and ceramics.

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UP & DOWN & ROUND ABOUT

Free Face-painting for Children At Hush Beauty on the High Street, Lions and tigers and bears oh my! And butterflies that flutter by, rainbows and superheroes, flowers and fairies and unicorns. What will you choose?

Out the Sprout Who doesn’t love a Christmassy treasure hunt? Fun for all the family. Plus a silly prize for everyone who can successfully out every sprout hidden in plain sight in various venues along the Capers’ route. More details on page 7.

Open Shops & Houses Shops and services in Station Road and along the High Street throw their doors wide open and invite you in for some festive cheer. Time to do some Christmas shopping—there will be lots of stalls selling art, crafts, goodies, food and drink. Stop for a natter, a mince pie and a glass or two of mulled wine. Glug, glug, glug...

At Ripley’s Forge down by the Clappers you’ll find chestnuts roasting on an open fire, drinks and gifts. Toast marshmallows whilst chatting to friends old and new.

Stop to shop or take a glass of cheer at the Robertsbridge Club, Freeman Forman, Moat Osteopaths, Swifts, Major & Julia’s, the Clymo’s and Scissors, buy a few gifts in Mustard, order your Christmas wreaths at Belle Flowers and the Floral Boutique, browse the Old Saddlery Bookshop. Call into Judges, the Village Stores and the One Stop. To see where all these lovely places are located, take a look at the map in this programme.

Street Food & Entertainment Close to Santa’s Grotto the Darvell Community will be selling their delicious doughnuts—how many can you eat without licking the sugar from your lips?

Move over Ronald McDonald, hello Robertsbridge Bonfire burgers.

And look out for this year’s special guests, the bouncing snowmen on stilts—yes, you read that right!

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LANTERN MENAGERIE

HALL FULL OF STARS Story space at the Mission Room, Fair Lane

Curated by artist, Martin Brockman Sponsored by Robertsbridge Arts Partnership

Once again artist and Robertsbridge villager, Martin has transformed the Mission Room, Fair Lane into a truly magical experience. This year witness a hall full of stars and birch trees where the Barn Owl flies leaving a trail of white ribbon lights in its wake.

And in the corners, slumbering animals can be seen and heard… Ssshhhh, listen to the ambient sounds… Amidst the space, children are invited to one of the storytelling sessions with Kevin Graal, who returns to Capers for the third time.

Tickets for the storytelling sessions are free and available in advance only from Pam Golding, 9 Station Road (opposite the Village Store). All children must be accompanied by an adult. 3 to 5 year olds at 5.30pm 6 to 8 year olds at 6.30 pm 9 to 12 year olds at 7.30 pm.

After the storytelling sessions, everyone is invited to come and behold this amazing scene—no need to book, just prepare to be enchanted and sup mulled apple juice.

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