Update! The 2009 event was spectacular! Read about it HERE.
Historical background follows…
Whitchurch Arts is supporting the global Earth Hour on March 28, 2009 by a spectacular evening of exciting events in the Gill Nethercott Centre.
Other activities in town can be found HERE.
If you would like a ticket for the 6pm or 8pm event, then contact us or use the booking form, below.
PROGRAMME
For SMALL PEOPLE and FAMILIES
6.00pm – 7.30pm
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
BEDTIME EARTH HOUR
Painting, drawing, making, sticking and including the:
The Jungle Puppet Show
Beware the Wild Animals!
Puppets
Write messages on Lanterns
Soft drinks for children
Launch of decorated Childrens’ Sky Lanterns
Tickets £5.00 per family (2 adults 2 children) to include a Sky Lantern
£2.00 per family without lantern
(50p per extra person)
and later in the evening…
For BIGGER PEOPLE
8.00pm – 8.30pm
THE GRAND LIGHTING
Bring along unwanted candles for the Grand Lighting.
The Centre will become a spectacular display leading to the launch of the Worldwide Earth Hour at…
8.30pm
EARTH HOUR
The Carnival Queen will ceremoniously extinguish all the electric lights to set a magical mood.
Come and enjoy the Jungle Puppets (adapted for grown ups!) along with a tasty supper, local traditional ale, and acoustic entertainment by local musicians.
Add messages to your lanterns for…
9.00pm
SPECTACULAR LAUNCH OF SKY LANTERNS
MUSIC • SUPPER • FUN • BEER
The first Sky Lantern will be lit. Send messages skywards.
See the practice video HERE.
Live Music by Keith Bell.
Real Ale from local traditional craft brewery.
Supper using local produce.
Book in advance to reserve your Sky Lantern – limited number on evening. £5 admission includes sky lantern.
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