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Mytholmroyd – Rochdale Canal Fest

A one-day pageant we created in Mytholmroyd as part the Rochdale Canal Festival. Read more info here.

Photos by Craig Shaw:

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Mytholmroyd Rochdale - Canal Fest

Type: Event (festival)
Location: Mytholmroyd
Date: August 2011

Hebden Bridge – Handmade Parade
Calderdale – Valley of Lights

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Awwwww. So happy that we captured this gorgeous mo Awwwww. So happy that we captured this gorgeous moment from Merry Maker in Hebden Bridge. Too cute🥰

#dance #elf #giantelf #giantpuppet #christmas #christmasevent #ukevents #ukarts #outdoorarts #streetperformance
That was FUN! Thanks Hebden Bridge, you’re all bri That was FUN! Thanks Hebden Bridge, you’re all brilliant. Merry Maker did exactly what it says on the tin. Did you join in? What did you love most?

We couldn’t possibly get more merry right now, cheers for all the giggles and grooves. If you danced with our Yeti today, excellent work and bonus Christmas gold star for you. He’s gonna sleep well tonight. 

Huge thanks to all the local businesses, @hellohebdenbridge, @hebdenroydtowncouncil , @hebdentownhall, @hope_chapel_hebden - so much generosity from a whole host of lovely community-minded people. None of the joyous stuff could have happened without those who said “yes, I can help, what would you like?”

LOVE HEBDEN❤️
Yaaay for Merry Maker! Yesterday was so much fun, Yaaay for Merry Maker! Yesterday was so much fun, we do love playing out in Hebden. Thanks everyone, including @hebdenroydtowncouncil and all the local businesses supporting the event.
Gutted you missed it? We are SO GOOD to you - doing more fun stuff today!🎉Get yourself into town early, lovely day for a bit of a Christmas shopping bimble. Soooo many great places to eat and drink, make a day of it!
Did you know there’s a park and ride running from Mytholmroyd train station? Honestly, USE THAT, it’s by far the easiest way to find a parking spot. See you soon!
Joining us in Hebden Bridge this weekend for Merry Joining us in Hebden Bridge this weekend for Merry Maker? Make sure you look out for this gorgeous artwork, created specially for the event by local school children. They’ve done a beautiful job! 

We created packs for 180 local school children to make festive decorations, massive well done to everyone involved.
Thanks to all at:
Scout road - Angels
Stubbings - Stars
Hebden Royd - Penguins
Riverside - Robins and Xmas trees
Central St - Baubles
How joyful are these photos from Manchester Christ How joyful are these photos from Manchester Christmas Parade, shared by @manchestercitycouncil ? We LOVE them! Thanks very much for having us, Manchester. Always a delight❤️
We took our newest artwork for a spin yesterday at We took our newest artwork for a spin yesterday at Manchester Christmas Parade. Fantasy Candyland is a massive 4.4m tall, so it can create an impact in any parade but is equally lovely as a static installation. 

Get in touch if you’d like to book it for your event. A little bit of something sweet is good all year round, not just for Christmas! Email info@handmadeproductions.org.uk for enquiries, thanks.
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