🎄🎸 ACOUSTIC SONGS & CANS - LIVE MUSIC NIGHT 🎸🎄
Join us for the most wholesome, heartwarming Christmas event in Washington!
Thursday 11th December is National Christmas Jumper Day, so we're hosting a special live acoustic music night with a charitable twist...
Your "ticket"? One tin of food for the Washington Food Project.
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📅 WHEN: Thursday, 11th December 2024
⏰ TIME: 7:00pm start
📍 WHERE: The Teal Farm, Edale Close, Washington NE38 8FH
🎸 WHAT: Live acoustic music - Christmas carols & favorites
🥫 ENTRY: One tin of food (or just come - we won't turn anyone away!)
🎅 DRESS CODE: Christmas jumpers encouraged! Best one wins a prize!
❤️ CHARITY: All donations go to Washington Food Project
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🎵 WHAT TO EXPECT:
This isn't a formal concert where you sit quietly and clap politely.
This is a SINGALONG. A community gathering. A proper pub night with live acoustic music, Christmas spirit, and the warm, fuzzy feeling of helping your neighbours.
✨ Live acoustic guitar and vocals
✨ Classic Christmas carols you can sing along to
✨ Festive favourites and Christmas hits
✨ A few non-Christmas songs thrown in (because variety!)
✨ Cozy, intimate pub atmosphere
✨ Fairy lights, Christmas decorations, magical vibes
✨ All voices welcome - good, bad, and gloriously terrible
✨ Family-friendly (kids welcome!)
✨ Full bar and food menu available
You bring the voice (or just the enthusiasm), we bring the magic.
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🥫 THE CHARITABLE ELEMENT:
Instead of charging an entry fee, we're asking for ONE tin of food.
That's it. One tin.
✅ Tinned vegetables
✅ Tinned beans/pulses
✅ Tinned soup
✅ Tinned fish (tuna, salmon)
✅ Tinned meat
✅ Pasta & rice
✅ Pasta sauce
✅ Long-life milk
✅ Tea & coffee
✅ Anything non-perishable and in-date
Every single tin goes directly to the Washington Food Project - a local charity helping Washington families who are struggling this Christmas.
These aren't strangers. These are OUR neighbours. OUR community.
Your one tin might not seem like much to you, but to a local family finding it hard right now? It means everything.
**Can't bring a tin? Come anyway.** Seriously. We're not turning anyone away. But if you can bring one, you'll be making a real difference.
**Can bring more than one?** You're an absolute legend. Bring as many as you can carry!
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🎅 NATIONAL CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY:
December 11th is officially National Christmas Jumper Day!
So dig out your tackiest, most ridiculous, most over-the-top Christmas jumper.
✨ Flashing lights? YES.
✨ 3D Rudolph nose? ABSOLUTELY.
✨ The one your gran knitted? PERFECT.
✨ Homemade monstrosity? WE LOVE IT.
✨ Just covered in tinsel? WORKS FOR US.
The tackier, the better.
🏆 BEST JUMPER COMPETITION 🏆
We'll be judging throughout the night in various categories:
- Most ridiculous
- Best homemade
- Most lights/decorations
- Overall champion
Winner gets bragging rights + a prize!
(Don't have a Christmas jumper? No worries - wear whatever you're comfortable in. No dress code required!)
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🎸 THE MUSIC:
This is about participation, not perfection. Sing along, clap along, or just sit back with a pint and soak it in. Your choice!
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❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
**Q: Do I need to book in advance?**
A: Nope! Just turn up on the night with your tin of food. First come, first served for seating.
**Q: What if I don't have a tin of food?**
A: Come anyway! We're not turning anyone away. This is about community, not exclusion. But if you can bring one, it makes a real difference.
**Q: What time should I arrive?**
A: Music starts at 7pm. Get there early if you want a good seat!
**Q: What time does it finish?**
A: We'll run until approximately 9pm, but you're welcome to stay later for drinks!
**Q: Do I have to sing?**
A: Absolutely not! You can listen, tap your feet, enjoy a drink. No pressure. But we reckon once Fairytale of New York starts, you won't be able to resist! 😊
**Q: Is it family-friendly?**
A: Yes! Kids are very welcome. It's a nice, wholesome community event. Obviously, it's a pub, so there'll be adults drinking, but the atmosphere will be warm and inclusive for all ages.
**Q: Can I bring my kids?**
A: Absolutely! Though it might get a bit loud (in a good way!) as the night goes on.
**Q: Will there be food available?**
A: Yes! Our full menu will be available to order until 8pm.
**Q: What about drinks?**
A: Full bar open! Pints, wines, soft drinks, hot drinks - whatever you fancy.
**Q: What if I can't sing?**
A: Neither can most of us after a pint - you'll fit right in! This is about community and joy, not X Factor auditions.
**Q: Do I HAVE to wear a Christmas jumper?**
A: Not at all! It's encouraged for fun and because it's National Christmas Jumper Day, but wear whatever you're comfortable in.
**Q: Is there parking?**
A: Yes! Free car park on site.
**Q: Can I take photos/videos?**
A: Absolutely! Tag us on social media - we'd love to see your memories!
**Q: Will it be loud?**
A: It'll be lively! Acoustic music, people singing, Christmas spirit. If you're looking for a quiet night, this might not be it. But if you want warmth, community, and festive fun - this is perfect!
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❤️ WHY WE'RE DOING THIS:
Because Christmas music sounds better live and in community.
Because pubs are the heart of communities, especially at Christmas.
Because Washington looks after its own.
Because singing carols with your mate
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