Where to see us
Thursday, 21 November, starting at 7pm at Chester Town Hall
12 Days of Christmas Parade
We are delighted to have been asked again this year to take part in this colourful parade through Chester, which will feature Santa and a fireworks display at the Amphitheatre. Look out for us – we’ll be representing 5 Gold Rings!
Visit our Christmas tree (along with many, many others) at Chester Cathedral - you can vote for your favourite tree
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Saturday, 23 November, 4pm onwardsl
Hoole Christmas Lights switch-on, Faulkner Street & Charles Street
This year marks the 20th anniversary of this popular local event – there will be music, food, drink and all-round festive fun. Come and see us on the stage, singing some of your Christmas favourites at around 5.20pm.
Saturday, 30 November, 10.30am-3.30pm
(Handbags on stage at 1pm)
Garden Quarter Christmas Market, St Thomas’ Church, Parkgate Road
This annual event has been called the best Christmas market in town, featuring stalls, a bistro, Santa’s grotto and live entertainment. We’ll be on stage at 1pm adding to the festive cheer with your favourite Christmas songs.
Friday, 6 December, 7.00pm
Garden Quarter Christmas Lights switch-on, Garden Lane, and then The Bouverie pub
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Friday, 6 December, 7.00pm
Garden Quarter Christmas Lights switch-on, Garden Lane, and then The Bouverie pub
Come along to this friendly, festive neighbourhood event featuring live entertainment and fireworks. We’ll bring you Christmas cheer singing just before the switch-on. Then afterwards make your way to The Bouverie pub, for a drink and more Christmas songs – old and new.
Saturday, 7 December
Handbags are going on a coach trip! We will be adding some sparkle to your Christmas shopping in Wilmslow, Runcorn and Frodsham
Details
Handbags are going on a coach trip!
We will be adding some sparkle to your Christmas shopping in Nantwich, Wilmslow, Runcorn and Frodsham:
11.15* Wilmslow Grove Street pedestrian area (near WH Smith, Halifax, etc.) - singing for 45 mins
1.05* Salford - Private event.
2.45* Runcorn Shopping City - singing for 45 mins
4.10* Frodsham Church Street - singing for 45 mins
* please note, timings are approximate and subject to change, but if you follow us on facebook or twitter you can get updates during the day.
Wednesday, 11 December - Private event
Sunday, 15 December, 12.00 pm
Festive Lunch in Harmony Grosvenor Hotel
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Sunday, 15 December, 12.00 pm
Festive Lunch in Harmony
Grosvenor Hotel, Chester
Take a break from your shopping and get into the festive spirit with a delicious two-course lunch in The Westminster Suite, entertained by A Handbag of Harmonies. £38 per person.
Click here for details: www.chestergrosvenor.com/christmas/festive-lunch-in-harmony
For enquiries and to book, contact the Grosvenor Hotel on 01244 324024 or email reception@chestergrosvenor.com
Friday, 20 December, 12.00 pm
Festive Lunch in Harmony Grosvenor Hotel
Details
Friday, 20 December, 12.00 pm
Festive Lunch in Harmony
Grosvenor Hotel, Chest
Take a break from your shopping and get into the festive spirit with a delicious two-course lunch in The Westminster Suite, entertained by A Handbag of Harmonies. £38 per person.
Click here for details:
www.chestergrosvenor.com/christmas/festive-lunch-in-harmony
For enquiries and to book, contact the Grosvenor Hotel on 01244 324024 or email reception@chestergrosvenor.com
Saturday, 28 December,
Doors Open 7.30pm – singing approx. 8.30pm
Alexanders
Details
Saturday, 28 December,
Doors Open 7.30pm – singing approx. 8.30pm
Alexanders Live
Rufus Court, Chester
A Handbag of Harmonies bring their own brand of vivacious festive cheer to Alexander’s this Christmas. With their glittering versions of some of your favourite Christmas songs they are guaranteed to create a party where ever they go !
Come along on a special handbags sleigh ride but watch out for those snowballs, they might be coming your way !
Tickets £8.00 from www.alexanderslive.com or 01244 401402
Book us
We can offer performances from 20 minutes to a full evening, indoors or outdoors with as few as 20 and as many as 60 singers. We perform at openings, parties, fund-raisers, concerts, private and corporate events.
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Sing like us
Be a Handbag for a Day and learn to sing in four part harmony as a member of a choir with the help of our director, Matt Baker.
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