Christmas in Broadstairs 2010
Christmas in Broadstairs 2010 took place over the weekend of 4th and 5th December 2010 in the Kent coastal town of Broadstairs.
The second annual Christmas Extravaganza proved to be another big success. Despite fears over the weather, the early season snowfall cleared on Saturday morning to allow all planned events to take place.
Father Christmas had a steady stream of visitors to his Grotto at Quorum, and the two Treasure Hunts proved to be another popular attraction, with people touring the town to find the hidden clues in shop windows. The Treasure Hunts were themed – Rock 'n' Roll songs and artists to go with the Rock 'n' Roll Xmas theme and the 12 days of Xmas – a traditional favourite, with pictures of the 12 days scattered in shop windows around the town.
The first winning entry drawn out of the hat won a limited edition 12 days of Xmas jigsaw.
The ice-rink drew the crowds to Pierremont Park on both days where hot food and drink was also available from the festive stalls in the park.
On Sunday with the snow gone, the day dawned bright and cold and again skating was the order of the day followed by entertainment from the KM Roadshow and local school and dance groups.
For the first time the various acts performed in the park on Sunday afternoon to compete for the Best Act and the winners – Bromstone County Primary School, were awarded the Broadstairs and St. Peter's shield. This will be competed for annually at the Broadstairs Extravaganza.
Following excellent performances by all the groups who took park, the parade of schoolchildren, led by Elvis took place in the High Street ending up at the KMFM stand at Pierremont where Elvis and KMFM's Johnny Lewis counted down to the big Xmas lights switch on.
The evening was then completed at The Barnaby Rudge pub where local rock duo, Surf Dude Grandad Duo closed events.
The 2011 Xmas Extravaganza will take be on Sunday 4th December 2011.
Timetable of Events
All events are subject to change although Broadstairs and St Peter's Chamber of Commerce will do all they can to make sure that things run smoothly.
| Saturday 4th December 2010 | ||
| When ... ? | What ... ? | Where ... ? |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00am - 4.00pm | Ice rink & stalls | Pierremont Park |
| 11.00am - 4.00pm | Santa's grotto | Quorum |
| 11.00am - 4.00pm | Treasure hunts | Around the town |
| Sunday 5th December 2010 | ||
| When ... ? | What ... ? | Where ... ? |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00am - 3.00pm | Ice rink | Pierremont Park |
| 10.00am - 3.30pm | Stalls | Pierremont Park |
| 10.30am - 3.30pm | Santa's grotto | Quorum |
| 10.00am - 3.00pm | Treasure hunt and other challenges | Around the town |
| 11.00am - 2.30pm | Meet Chuckles | Around the town |
| 11.00am - 12.00pm | Meet Milo with his ballons | Around the town |
| 12.30pm - 2.30pm | Musical entertainment | KMFM Stand, Pierremont Park |
| 2.45pm | Parade groups performing | KMFM Stand, Pierremont Park |
| 3.05pm | Groups performing | Bottom of High Street |
| 4.00pm | Xmas parade starts | Heading towards Pierremont Park |
| 4.20pm | Presentation of prizes | KMFM Stand, Pierremont Park |
| 4.30pm | Countdown to lights switch-on | KMFM Stand, Pierremont Park |
| 6.30pm | Surf Dude Grandad Duo Gig | Barnaby Rudge, Albion St |
All events are subject to change although Broadstairs and St Peter's Chamber of Commerce will do all they can to make sure that things run smoothly.
Our thanks go to
We would like to extend our most sincere thanks to Broadstairs and St Peter's Town Council for their kind donation of £1000 towards the event, Thanet District Council for waiving the land charge hire at Pierremont Park.
We would also like to thank Broadstairs and St Peter's Chamber of Commerce and its traders for organising this year's events, especially Dawn, Pippa, Lucy, Janet, Fiona to name but a few.