The Boldmere Christmas Festival 2022 took place on Sunday 20th November 2022 from 1pm to 6pm with the Christmas Lights being switched on by Kevin Brown at 5:20pm followed by a 3 minute fireworks display.
Thank you to everyone for your entrance donations of £3,367. This helps us to keep running these events every year as without the generosity of the Boldmere Community, we would not have sufficient funds to cover all of our costs. The event is not-for-profit run by Boldmere Futures CIC.
If you would like to volunteer for any of our festivals, please visit www.boldmere.org/volunteer
Click on the arrows below to view our photos taken by Richard T Harris Photography on Flickr.
We were honoured to receive a Christmas message from Katie Crowhurst who won the Para-Triathlon Women’s Gold Medal in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games with the Triathlon being hosted in the heart of Boldmere:
This Christmas included a fantastic surprise fireworks display which was appreciated very much by visitors and stall holders.
The schedule for the Main Stage was:
| 13:00-13:30 | Sutton Coldfield Tuneless Choir |
| 13:45-14:15 | Ben Drummond Acoustic guitarist and vocalist and award winning Singer/Songwriter performing modern covers |
| 14:30-15:00 | Sereno Accoustic Duet with pianist Jobe and violinist Roksana |
| 15:15-16:00 | Jo Baldwin Project Duo for Aston Villa Football Club playing match day gigs and networking events |
| 16:15-17:00 | Thomas Atlas Blues and Garage funk guitarist and songwriter and resident Jam House performer |
| 17:05-17:10 | Kurly Hip Hop Poet & Birmingham Poet Laureate Finalist |
| 17:10 – 17:20 | Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime From the Top Theatre Company. Performances at Highbury Theatre from 13th to 17th December Christmas message from the Mayor of Sutton Coldfield Message from Katie Crowhurst, Para-Triathlete Gold Medal Winner |
| 17:20-17:30 |
Christmas Lights Switch-on with Kevin Brown Followed by a surprise 3 minutes of fireworks |
| 17:30-18:00 | Upbeat Christmas Carols with Real-LIfe Church – follow this link for words to the Carols Sing along to these upbeat Christmas Carols with a 5-piece band and from Real Life Church who meet on Sundays at 10:30 at Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls |
The funfair included:
- Run-away Train
- Fun House
- Planes ride
- Cup and saucer ride
- Bungee trampolines
- Roundabout
- Hook-a-Duck
Street food included:
Hot and savoury food:
- Hot turkey, beef rolls and luxury hot chocolate from K and N Catering
- Hog Roast and Lashford hot dogs from The Deli Social
- The Scran Box – chicken wings and loaded fries
- Handmade Pizza Company
- The Cheshire Pie Company
- Spice it up BBQ serving Caribbean food including Jerk Chicken, Curry Mutton, Jerk Pork, BBQ Pork Ribs, Sweet Potato Curry, Rice and Peas
- Little Sutton Biltong Company
For the sweet tooth:
- Project Doughnut
- Sourdough doughnuts, pasties, cinnamon rolls and fruit tarts from Taarti
- Churros with melted Belgian hot chocolate from The Fabulous Food Guys
- Luxury handmade bakes, brownies, NYC stuffed cookies, cupcakes and brownie jars from Bakes for your Soul
- Gourmet chocolate brownies from Chocolate Treats
- Ice-cream from Cannock Dairies
Drinks:
- Mulled wine and Hot Chocolate from The Deli Social
- Outdoor bar from The Harvester
- The Krazee Horse Bar including draft Bavarian beers, ales, draft Rattler Cornish Cider (ABV 4.8), Prosecco and cocktails
- Bottles of Wine, Prosecco, Champagne and Spirits to take away from the Classic Wine Company
- Handcrafted bottled cocktails and shots to take away as Christmas presents from Irrhysistible Drinks
Plus there were over 55 Christmas market stalls, Boldmere shops and fire brigade.
There was a quiet area at Boldmere Methodist Church where they were also be serving mince pies.
Brought to you by:
With financial support from:
Community Grants Programme
We Need Your Help!
If you would be able to help us with the Community Festivals, in the days leading up to them, setting them up and setting them down, or during the festivals themselves, then please visit our volunteer page to complete a short application form.
We provide snacks and water to all volunteers and for those who stay at the event for longer than 5 hours we will provide a hot meal voucher too. You will receive a full volunteer information pack before the day and a briefing on the day.
