So it’s been a couple of weeks since the Incredible Edible Knowsley Christmas Event we held on the 4th of December, and we are still as blown away as we were on the day (almost literally with the weather) at the turnout and success despite the circumstances. To see so many people still show up and enjoy themselves made it worth the setup and effort that went into it from our staff, volunteers, and the guests who came to perform on our stage.

Speaking of the performers, it was amazing to see our bandstand going to good use, with Malvern Primary School Choir putting on a brilliant performance in spite of the winter cold and some technical obstacles. All of the parents who came to see their children perform should be proud. And on top of that, we got a performance from Jack, an employee of Tarmac who have generously helped out on site, providing greater accessibility even to the bandstand on which Jack performed! It takes a lot of courage and talent to stand up there and perform and it certainly payed off with all of our guests seeming to enjoy themselves.

Also, we must all give another massive thank you to Santa for his appearance and even bringing some early presents in his sack for the children. Being used to the temperature in the Antarctic, he was able to walk around all day in that harsh weather. In fact, when I asked him, he said it was “like being on holiday in Spain” compared to the North Pole. As I’m sure the children will agree, his presence enhanced the atmosphere and experience of the day.

The people who set up shops in our poly tunnels had lots of laughs and good times, and we hope they enjoyed the experience just as much as everybody else, and the same goes for the friends of Court Hey Park who were integral in the running of the Cafe, serving delicious hot food and drinks, as well as the Men’s Hive group for their help. Everybody did a really great job of running the event and we hope to be able to learn from this one to make the next one even better!

More than anyone, I think it is vital that we thank all of our attendees, whether regulars or just nearby and deciding to stop by, it was all of you who made the event what it was. It was rewarding to see so many people show up and have a great time, some of which surprised at the fact that the event was free and happy to join the festivities. We all really hope you had a good time and wish you all a Merry Christmas from Incredible Edible Knowsley.