Welcome to FestiVol! Get ready for a carnival themed day filled with fun, music, street food, craft stalls, shopping, cocktails and community spirit – all whilst finding out about local charities and volunteering opportunities. This event is all about good vibes. Join us for live performances, delicious food, and exciting activities. Whether you’re a music lover, a foodie, looking to find out about volunteering or just looking for a good time, there’s something here for everyone. Connect with old friends and make new ones as you soak up the festive carnival atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this vibrant event!
FREE PARKING & FREE ENTRY
LIVE MUSIC & SOUND SYSTEM
FOOD & DRINK* – From local artisans inc JMA West Indian Caterers, BBQ, Mario’s Ice-Creams and a Cocktail Bar, plus our very own award-winning Workbridge Coffee Shop (hot & cold food & drinks).
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WOOF STOCK – Where our very own Pets As Therapy Dogs (and their owners) will be providing a Cuddle Corner – for everyone wishing to stroke and play with our gorgeous dogs.
- FREE MEDITATION SESSIONS – Courtesy of Castle Ashby’s, The Falcon Retreat.
- TROPICAL GARDEN – This is Workbridge’s fabulous Tropical Garden, which will open to the public, exclusively for FestiVol day. The garden was created for the therapeutic and educational benefit of St Andrew’s patients and service users and will be open for the duration of FestiVol to members of the public. Many of the plants seen within the Tropical Garden, can be purchased from the Workbridge Garden Centre.
- CIRCUS SKILLS – Watch and have a go in our Circus Skills Workshops
- LUTON CARNIVAL DANCE TROUPE – costumes, charisma and carnival excellence, all the way from the famous Luton Carnival.
SHOPPING – Browse an array of craft & plant stalls from local artisans, plus from usual Workbridge retailers … the Garden Centre, Charity Shop, Workbridge Coffee Shop, the Creative Wood and Ceramic Studio and Daily Bread.
CHARITY STALLS – including Action for Happiness, CYPN, Crusader Community Boating, Delapre Abbey, Manna House, Motor Neurone Disease Association, Northampton Association of Youth Clubs, NDAS, Northampton General Hospital, Northampton Inter-Faith Forum (NIFF), Northamptonshire Carers, Northants MIND, REDS Academy, Rotary International, SSAFA, St Andrew’s Voluntary Services, St John Ambulance, The Lowdown, United African Association, Voluntary Impact Northampton (VIN) and Workbridge Services. Visit them to find out what they do and how you can volunteer or support them.
VOLUNTEERING – Visit the Voluntary Services stall to find out how to become a much loved and celebrated, St Andrew’s Volunteer.
WIN HOTEL VOUCHERS** – By booking your tickets for this FREE event via this Eventbrite page, you will automatically be entered into our free raffle for a chance to win one of our raffle prizes, which could be our star prize of a £150.00 gift voucher for a fabulous spa hotel.
*Vegetarian and vegan options available – cash and card payments accepted.
**To claim a raffle prize, you must be in attendance at the event, when the prize is drawn.
This is an outdoor event so please dress for the weather.
Volunteering is a proven way to increase your own mental health, confidence and well-being.
People volunteer for all different reasons – “Giving something back”, “Gaining a new sense of purpose”, “Being part of a team”, “To change career”, “Making new friends”, “Learning/Sharing new skills”, “Making a difference”, “Increasing my own confidence”, “Helping others”, “Being part of something special” and “Gaining more than I give, from being a volunteer” – being the main highlights mentioned by volunteers.
O ur Volunteers provide joy and hope to our patients and service users and in return are highly valued and celebrated members of the St Andrew’s family. If you would like to become a St Andrew’s Volunteer – please feel free to get in touch with the event organiser or find their stall at the FestiVol.
T hank you and we look forward to seeing you there – Dawn Wright (FestiVol organiser and St Andrew’s Healthcare Voluntary Services Manager).
S t Andrew’s Healthcare is a mental health charity whose purpose is to inspire hope for those living with complex mental health needs. Our mission is to help people transform their lives and create a society where everyone with complex mental health needs is heard, valued and has hope for their future.
