Carshalton Frost Fair will be going ahead on Saturday 7th December 2024 from 1pm till 6pm - we have made some adaptions for the weather. Sited in the beautiful setting of Carshalton Ponds this is a traditional winter event with entertainment and activities for all of the family. There will be lots on at this year's Frost Fair - so put the date in your diary and invite family and friends.
There is no entrance fee to the main event, but EcoLocal welcomes donations towards the cost of running the event, which we put on as volunteers. We are also collecting for our eco-wellbeing projects which make a huge difference to people's physical and mental health locally, so if you can, please help.
OUTDOORS:
On the Saturday of the event, as it gets darker, the area is lit with twinkling fairy lights which help create a magical atmosphere. We have two live entertainment / demonstration areas with carol singing, dance, choirs, folk & pop bands.
Outside Honeywood Museum and in the nearby Memorial Gardens and Festival Walk there will be stalls from the Wallington Farmers Market and the Eco-Fair. They bring a varied range of tasty treats and wonderful locally made Christmas gift ideas such as glassware, wooden craft, local art and more. As well as vegetarian catering there will be a tasty hog roast, seasonal food and a bar with warming drinks including mulled wine and hot cider. Charity stalls such as Carshalton Lavender and Fairtrade Sutton will also be there.
The Friends of the Ecology Centre bring their Winter Wonderland Trail suitable for families with young children running from 1pm-4pm. Last entry 3.30pm: Cost: £5 per child over 3 yrs and £1 per child aged 2-3yrs. Includes a gift per child. Drop in, no booking required. No dogs. Access through Ecology Centre grounds, entrance via Old Rectory off Festival Walk then up by the Garden Hall. And you'll have to pass their soup stall on route 🙂
INSIDE HONEYWOOD MUSEUM:
Organised by the Friends of Honeywood tickets will be on sale from the ticket booth outside Honeywood museum - opens on 7th December at 12 noon – please note that tickets are limited.
• Father Christmas' Grotto - £3 for each child (accompanying adult free)
• Christmas Magic Shows – £3 for each child (accompanying adult free)
• Free Storytelling all afternoon – must be booked at ticket kiosk on the day.
• Free entrance to Museum. Table games and Lucky Dip.
• Gift Shop and Cafe open
Children's Craft Activities: 1 – 5pm £2 on entry. Inside the Garden Hall – access through Ecology Centre grounds, entrance via Old Rectory off Festival Walk
Please leave your prams, buggies and scooters outside Honeywood and outside the Garden Hall in the Buggy Parks.
VOLUNTEERING: We are looking for volunteers to help with the event on the day. If you'd like to help, please e-mail fair@ecolocal.org.uk
ENTERTAINMENT / LIVE MUSIC / CHOIRS / DANCE 2024:
| Choir / demonstration area | ||
| 12.40 | Penny Royal | Traditional clog dances to get the festivities going |
| 1.00 | Earth, Wind and Choir! | ‘Earth, Wind and Choir!’ is a lively community choir with a repertoire that spans a variety of genres, from contemporary hits by Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, and Ed Sheeran to timeless classics from ABBA, The Turtles, and The Mamas & the Papas. We’re a warm, welcoming group that believes in making music in a social setting and making it accessible to all, with no musical experience required—though reading music is helpful, it’s not essential! We rehearse every Wednesday at 7 PM at the Sun in Carshalton on a pay-as-you-go basis, so you can join us whenever it suits your schedule. Performing mainly in the summer and at Christmas, we bring fun and community spirit to every season! |
| 1.35 | Carshalton Choral Societ | Formed in 1946 Carshalton Choral Society is still thriving! Their Carol Concert is at All Saints Church 14th December. They are a friendly, sociable choir who enjoy singing and making music together with around 80 members. They rehearse every Monday evening from 8-10pm in term time – in Carshalton Methodist Church, Ruskin Road, Carshalton SM5 3DE. |
| 2.10 | Monkey Boots | An offshoot from local folk club Cryer Folk, they meet at The Hope Pub every Tuesday evening (except 2nd Tuesday of the month as that is the Cryer Folk night in the High St). The Hope sessions are 'open' mainly, are not exclusively instrumental, and they welcom players of all abilities and experience. |
| 2.45 | Madder Mill Molly | Madder Mill Molly are a mixed morris side from Carshalton dancing the molly style. No bells or hankies but they do have brooms! They dance a mixture of traditional collected dances and ones they have written themselves. They dance locally at fairs, pubs, community and charity events and further afield in Hampshire, Dorset, Yorkshire, Lancashire, Cambridge and closer to home in Surrey. They are also very proud to uphold the Plough Sunday tradition of blessing the plough at All Saints Church in Carshalton. |
| 3.20 | Brook Choir | The Brook Choir are a community group singing original arrangements of classic hits since 2014. Based in Carshalton, they perform at local events and use their harmonious vocal stylings to fundraise for charities and great causes. They welcome new members (no audition required) - sessions are free to attend and they meet Wednesdays 19:30 at The Windsor Castle pub in Carshalton. |
| 3.55 | Wandle Ceilidh Band | Join this local traditional folk band performing Christmas and folk tunes for you to sing along with (song sheets provided as well as some bells and shakers!) |
| 4.30 | Croydon Brass Band | A long-established brass band, who play a wide range of music from traditional marches to jazz. For this performance a small ensemble will be playing Christmas carols. |
| Amplified Stage | ||
| 1.00 | Dennis And Friends | We kick off with some cool Jazz played by some of the members of Carshalton Jazz !! |
| 1.50 | Jake | Popular songs accompanied by piano and guitar |
| 2.10 | Tyla Marilyn | Tyla is a 14 year old singer/songwriter from Carshalton who has music available on Spotify and other streaming platforms and can be followed on Instagram and other social media |
| 2.45 | Macaroons | They play jazz, blues, Latin and anything they can add their own continental twist to. |
| 3.35 | The Mariner's Mates | Playing a mix of shanties and sea songs, new and old, some classics, a few deep cuts some with their very own twist. They are members of Sutton Mariner's Sailing Club, formed in memory of their friend Richard. He brought them together to play music and was a true mariner and they are his mates! |
| 4.05 | Firehorse | This is the new name for this local combo, formed in the 90s by songwriter David Fisher, who rarely turn down the chance to knock out some festive tunes at the end of the year ! |
STALLS: - PLS NOTE, STALLS FULLY BOOKED FOR 2024
HONEYWOOD WALK
Control Point - Information and lost children
Spirit of the Downs - Sussex brandy, vodka and coffee liqueur
Heart and Soul - craft peanut butters
Cocoa Jones - artisan chocolate
Connies Cakes - carrot / Christmas cakes, inc. gluten/dairy free & biscuits
EcoLocal Raffle - win a hamper of local produce and craft
Funky Posh Gems and Jewellery - wire wrapped gemstone jewellery, crystals and more
Just be Natural - handmade aromatherapy skin care and more
Monster Cookies - giant cookies
Beabea Photography - fine art prints, greeting cards, coasters of Carshalton & wildlife
Soy and Scented - soy wax candles, melts and home fragrance products
Wishing Star Glass - fused glass artwork and decorations
FESTIVAL WALK
Sabine Della Porter - hand made soaps, cleansers and lip balms
Knots and Crystals - macrame gifts, healing crystals and crystal jewellery
Barbara Andrews Ceramics - ceramic sculptures & Christmas decorations
Creative Carole - modern decorative crochet, photography and gifts
S&S patisserie - pasties, sausage rolls, fruit tarts, eclairs, British puddings
Nut Knowle - speciality goat cheese
Giggly Pig - small farm reared, local producer - hog roast, sausages, burgers and more
Hallsgate Wood - rustic, wooden carved items from Kent woodland timber
Wandle River - video about local river pollution
Canterbury Cheese - range of cheeses and butter
CORA - information about the history of the Old Rectory
MEMORIAL GARDEN
Nonsuch Mushrooms - vegan mushroom pittas and risotto, quiches and boreks
EcoLocal xmas - Christmas wreaths & table decorations - made with fresh foliage
Jo Sharpe - limited edition prints, cushions. Art workshops and classes
Bloomin' Becks Jewellery - hand made jewellery with dried and preserved flowers
Sutton Fair Trade - Promoting Fairtrade and climate justice
The Happy Artisan - embroidered felt Christmas decorations, stocking fillers & tree ornaments
Antares Concepts - hand made wooden items, stuffed animals and Christmas gifts
Bar – EcoLocal - mulled wine and cider, beer, hot chocolate, coffee and tea
Beautiful Vintage by L - gifts made from upcycled crockery
Carshalton Lavender - Carshalton Lavender products, essential oils and crafts
Super Hot Chilli - chilli sauces, jam, chutneys and more
Jam Packed Preserves - local preserves and honey, gifts packs & crackers
Knitty Nora - hand knitted toys, hats, scarves, garments
Cafezinho - coffee beans and ground coffee
SITE SERVICES AT THE EVENT
First Aid and Lost Children: Honeywood Museum
Information Point/lost property: Honeywood Walk
Buggy Parks: outside museum, in Ecology Centre grounds for the Winter Wonderland Trail/Craft and next to Garden Hall for craft activities
