Enchantica’s Christmas Community Projects
As part of the Harrogate Father Christmas Experience, as well as our public shows, we also put on shows to allow members of the local community to enjoy the magic of Christmas who would otherwise not be able to come along. Local business sponsorship and donations fund the tickets for these community shows, allowing visitors to attend these heavily subsidised worthwhile events.
The Green Elf Project
The Green Elf Project invites local primary schools to enjoy a subsidised educational theatre show promoting the message of sustainability, how recycling is important for the environment, and how to recycle at Christmas.
"We at Oatlands Infant School are so thankful for the generosity of the sponsors. We have been able to take our whole Year 2 cohort, all 90 children, to the fabulous sustainability workshops at Cedar Court Hotel next week. As a school with a strong focus on sustainability and environmentalism, we love seeing our children jump headfirst into these fabulous opportunities. It is also lovely to be able to talk to our children about community sponsors, as it makes our pupils feel valued and loved by the wider world. Thank you so much for your support!"
The Unity Family Shows
The Unity is a local parent-led charity providing accessible events for families living with disability, neurodiversity or from vulnerable backgrounds. Our Christmas Communtiy Fund allows us to invite these families to enjoy some festive family fun at heavily discounted rates.
“Visits to Father Christmas can be stressful for many families, which is why we value the experience of the incredible team at Enchantica’s, not only for their undeniable performing talent and creativity but, more importantly, their experience and ability to very naturally adapt their show to the individual needs of each audience member. The families really do appreciate this opportunity at what can typically be a very difficult time for anyone living with difference. Many have told us that it is the very first time they have managed to bring their child to meet Father Christmas – we’re so grateful for the generosity of all the sponsors in allowing us to give this wonderful gift to them.”
VIP Dinner with Father Christmas
Here at Enchantica’s, we believe that you’re never to young or too old to believe in magic! Thanks to our sponsors and donations, we are able to work alongside local organisation Harrogate Neighbours to bring extra festive joy and cheer to older members of our community. Invitations to have dinner with Father Christmas aim to help combat loneliness and provide something special to look forward to this Christmas.
“What an amazing experience it was for our residents at Cedar Court! The meal was beautiful, the whole Santa experience with the Elf village was brilliant! And one resident said this was one of the best days of his life!”
Guests were treated to a full Christmas dinner with Santa, plus a visit to Elf Village and the Christmas Tipi for a puppet show and photos with Santa.
A special thanks to the Cedar Court Hotel for kindly providing the venue and delicious food for this magical meal.
Christmas Market Community Entertainment Programme
Outside of the Harrogate Father Christmas Experience, but as an integral part of Harrogate’s Christmas offering, we also run the Community Christmas Entertainment Programme, allowing local children, groups, school choirs and other acts to perform and bring festive joy to Christmas shoppers and the wider community.
Become a 2024 sponsor
If you’d like to find out more about how you can help to support our Christmas projects in the local Harrogate community in 2024, whether with a donation or other support, please get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.
