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The Big Birthday Party & Picnic

Big Birthday & Picnic

Central Square | Sunday 17th June 2007 | 12.30 - 5.30pm

PicnicPicnic on a rug or sit at a table

Bring your own picnic and a rug or you can use the tables and chairs. A free glass of wine or beer for early arrivals.

ClownsBe entertained by clowns

They will be around from 12.30-3.30pm.
View show times...

Face paintingFree face painting

From 1pm you can have your face painted by professionals in the comfort of a mini-marquee.

CarsSee a car from the early days

The last century was the when the motor car made a big impact – see it at its best!

Birthday cakeCompetition for the best big birthday party cake

Entrance free. Prizes for two categories: 11 and under and adult. Each cake to be delivered with a list of ingredients, not require refrigeration and eggs must be properly cooked. Judged by Claudia Roden. View the rules in full...

BalloonFree helium balloons

Helium balloons printed with the centenary logo and free centenary pencils for kids (under 14).

CoffeeFree hot drinks from Starbucks

Complimentary tea, coffee and cookies courtesy of Starbucks of Golders Green.

Punch & JudyDrinks, finger snacks and Punch & Judy

Buy soft drinks, PIMMS and finger snacks courtesy of the Henrietta Barnett School PTA. Ice cream will be available too.

MugsBuy centenary memorabilia

Buy coffee mugs, tea towels, thimbles, pencils and postcards: tastefully designed and collectable memorabilia.
Order online now..

Browse the displays

Various Suburb organisation will be exhibiting on the day.


Show Times

12.30pm

Birthday party begins – a free glass of wine or beer for early arrivals until stocks run out.

12.30-2.30pm

Cake competition entries accepted and displayed.

12.30-3.30pm

Clowns.

1.00-1.45pm

The Henrietta Barnett Big Band performs with guest fanfare saxophonist Professor Lord Winston.

1.00-3.30pm

Face painting.

2-2.30pm

Punch and Judy show.

2.30-3.30pm

The Welwyn Harmony Choir sings barbershop quartet style.

3.30-3.45pm

Cake winners award presented by celebrity cook Claudia Roden. Official centenary cake cutting courtesy of Sherrards in the Market Place.

4.00-4.25pm

Punch and Judy show.

4.30-5.15pm

Song and dance highlights from the Pageant.

Map to Central Square

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