We are really pleased to be part of the Wintertide Festival again this year. Loads to see and do her - Tuesday 07 November 2017

By Heugh Battery

We are really pleased to be part of the Wintertide Festival again this year. Loads to see and do here at the museum and across the Headland. Wintertide Festival promises weekend of fun THE third Wintertide Festival will take place on Hartlepools historic Headland later this month and once again it promises a feast of fun and entertainment for the whole family. A festive outdoor market, a funfair, art exhibitions, a film festival, dance, an indoor Christmas craft fair and a creative writing workshop are just some of the attractions that will be on offer at the event which takes place from Friday November 24th to Sunday November 26th. The largescale event which will take place at key locations on the Headland, including the Borough Hall, the Heugh Battery, St Hilds Church and Croft Gardens is being organised by the Headland Festivals Group, a partnership of key Headland organisations. The main sponsors are Hartlepool Council, the Tees Valley Community Foundation, Thirteen Group and the Sir James Knott Trust. The festival will be officially opened on Friday November 24th with a childrens lantern parade from the Heugh Battery to the Town Square outside the Borough Hall for a Christmas tree and festive illuminations switchon at 6pm. A festive outdoor market and funfair will take place in the Town Square from 48pm and the first day will be concluded with music from tenpiece band Maddisons Thread with support from Paul Mosley at the Borough Hall (Doors open at 8pm, tickets are 12 in advance or 15 on the door). Activities will commence on Saturday November 25th at 10am and continue through to 8pm. They include a puppet workshop in Croft Gardens the Transatlantic Mirror Image Film Festival at the Heugh Battery a festive outdoor market, funfair, food and refreshment stalls in the Town Square a unique performance by local dance schools in the Borough Hall, St Hildas Church Christmas Fair and an art exhibition at the Heugh Batttery. The fun will again commence at 10am on the final day, Sunday November 26th, and highlights will include a dropin stone balancing workshop, a family drumming workshop, an indoor Christmas craft fair, a family creative writing workshop that will explore the Heugh Battery and its exhibits. Led by Bob Beagrie, an awardwinning published poet and senior lecturer in creative writing at Teesside University, the workshop will comprise a series of guided activities that will help participants produce poems, songs and short stories. The whole event will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display on the Pilot Pier at 4.30pm. Unless stated, all events and activities are free to attend. Spaces are limited on all ticketed events and free workshops. To book tickets or to get more information about events and activities go to www.wintertidefestuk.com

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