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Family Fun Picnic with Storytelling and Juggling

Sat 14 August 2010, 3pm

> Event location: Troopers Hill

Organised by: Friends of Troopers Hill

An afternoon of fun for all the family before watching the Bristol Balloon Fiesta hot air balloons. International storyteller Cassandra Wye will lead the storytelling and circus skills professional Jane Brummitt will run a juggling workshop. We will also be running activities in our craft tent.

  • Meeting point: Top of Troopers Hill by the highest chimney.
  • What we provide: A storyteller, Cassandra Wye, circus skills professional, Jane Brummitt and a gazebo with volunteers running craft activities.
  • What to bring: A picnic, sensible footwear as this is a rough surfaced, hilly site, layers of clothing as there are normally winds on Troopers Hill and sun protection. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Age group: Adults and children of any age
  • Registration: Not required
  • Further info: N.B. There is no on-site parking and limited parking in local residential streets. Details of bus services can be found on http://www.troopers-hill.org.uk/directions.pdf. If you do have to bring a car please park with consideration for local residents. Please do not bring BBQs because of the damage they will and may do to this unique grass and heathland site.
  • More details available from: Rob or Susan
  • Email: friends@troopers-hill.org.uk
  • Tel: 0117 947 5037
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