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The 2004 International Father Christmas Convention

  

“It’s April, for crying out loud”, “We have a wedding in Stornaway”, “I need to stay in that night”, “Where am I going to get a Santa Outfit from?” , “ It’s the Grand National, we’ll be away that weekend”, “It really doesn't sound like my bag”, “You can’t get babysitters in April for love nor money”… come on, live a little!

This was an awesome event (how we pulled it off, I’ll never know). Once again, well done to those that came and made such an effort to embrace the theme. The convention was represented by Santa’s from nations around the globe including Hawaii, Scotland, Wales, Barbados, English Country and the USA to name but a few. There was a special appearance from Santa Snoop Doggy Woolf, two elves gatecrashed and Elvish The King also showed up!
Tonsley Santas

The Tonsley Santa's after mischievously confusing
pedestrians along Putney High Street!

   
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Santa’s Geezers hit the right notes, the snow tumbled out of the sky and the mince pies were as tasty as your grandmother used to make them. This party also saw a first for a Tonsley party, and due to the overwhelming demand for trap 3, we think it will become a regular feature: look out next time for the Lucky Ladies Loo!

It was a giggle from start to finish and we look forward to seeing you all again. Keep in touch and sign up now for updates on future party information.


Finally thanks all for coming and supporting our cause, the Glanfield Children's Group for disabled kids.
JB

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niceOne great big fat santa and an inflatableClaire, Rob, Paul and LucyPure cheese
Amy, Rachael and EdEmma and JoelleThe tall guysMoments later...Santa Hawaii
Brother and sisterTaily and JoeChingu, Claire and BeeSanta and the girlsScotland's representatives
Glanfield posseNiki's mobBee and HenriThe good doctors!Pants
Another big night for Big MikeyI'm marrying her!Father Christmas' from the USAAnd all the way from Barbodos: Paul and Nicky ClausJustin and Strenner
Bee, Henri and LucilaElvish meets ElvisRachael, Ed and SarahNicky, Georgie, Chingu and Henri
Ladies (and Floody!)Girls dig Flood's tum!Sticky's StockCockle CrewLucy and Anika and the bearded men
Snoop Woolfy Woolf and his galsA queue for mulled wine!...the reason: two muppets behind the barNice hatsWhat would you like for Christmas?
Rob and SallyFloody, Claire and Giles (still in his sleigh coat)Two elves gatecrash the partyMayhemOne for Rudolf
Santa's Geezer's take to the stageYou were warned......a light fall......becomes a blizzard.The cleaner loved this
RammedClaire meets Mexican Father ChristmasThat banner gets everywhere!Vanessa and Goldy
Dom and ChantalMrs FAlways read the labelAhhhhhh!Like father, like son!
Big Mikey, small cameraCazza and Growls find the Lucky Ladies Loo!...and decide to share the experience!RudolfJoelle and Justin - all the way from AustraliaBest outfit of the night: Rachel Diss!
Rachel, Anne, Helen and PaulFloody and PJ feed the world......and one of the crowd enjoys it!Santa Anton from SwitzerlandLucila and Slidisimo... two fo a kind
Another outfit from GilesSmashAndy takes the leadNo Tonsley party is complete without the Big Ladies.......and Pete cross-legged.
ConfusedFrancis gets his knees wetSanta from StainesNaz (the one we like)Sally and NickyWhich one's my husband?
Eric cracks another oneEddie I seeking out Then JericoBig Santa's watching youArt