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Nassau, Bahamas–Bristol Wines and Spirits plans to heat up the Holiday Season with several new products and flavours at this year\u2019s BNT Jollification \u201cRockin\u2019Around the Christmas Tree\u201d Arts and Crafts Festival, which it has sponsored since the event\u2019s inception more than 20 years ago.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s The Bahamas National Trust\u2019s (BNT) major fund raiser and we are so proud to have been a major sponsor each year,\u201d says Mrs. Sandy Rolle, Bristol Wines and Spirits Vice President of Sales and Marketing. She reports \u201cRockin\u2019 new flavours debuting this year include: \u201cThe New Mango Flavor from\u00a0 Bacardi Rum; Patron Ceneio (a blend of flavors including chilies and chocolate!) and Jack Daniels Honey.\u201d<\/p>\n
She adds, \u201cBack by popular demand are traditional favorites Bombay Sapphire Gin; Dewar\u2019s Scotch Whiskeys \u2013 Dewars12, Dewars 18 and Dewars Sapphire.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bacardi Rum Cake samples will be readily available, too.<\/p>\n
This \u201cRocking\u201d Jollification 2014 is scheduled to open from\u00a0 5 -8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 for BNTMembers Night; Sat. Nov. 22 and Sun. Nov. 23 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., all in the expansive Retreat Garden\u201d on Village Road, Nassau, headquarters of The Bahamas National Trust.<\/p>\n
Bristol Wines & Spirits–a major attraction as well as a major sponsor–offered adults the opportunity to sample more than 23 different beverages at stalls grouped together in the outdoor \u201cMistletoe Lounge at Jollification 2013.\u201d The company also is the major sponsor for Grand Bahama\u2019s upcoming \u201cFestival Noel\u201d and for the\u00a0rescheduled BNT Wine and Arts Festival, now set for Jan. 31, 2015.<\/p>\n
At Jollification 2014 guests can\u00a0 collect and sample recipes and\u00a0\u00a0 a wide variety of\u00a0 Bristol spirits and liqueurs. Seasoned Bristol Wines and Spirits staff, volunteers and visiting expert mixologists pour and answer questions.<\/p>\n
BNT executives including Eric Carey, Executive Director of the BNT, Co-Chairpersons Robin Symonette and Sally\u00a0 Varani-Jones and their committee and volunteers plan all year to make the event ever more informative and enjoyable for all ages.
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\nKids of all ages enjoy Face Painting, Ice cream and Cotton Candy. The Children\u2019s Crafts Corner, sponsored by Asa H Pritchard draws a huge crowd to the bright enclosure at the front of the garden. A visiting\u00a0 Bahamian Boa Constrictor usually charms the children who make Christmas ornaments, decorations and party favours.<\/p>\n
The many food stalls formed Food Courts in several different areas last year.\u00a0Among the jolly culinary delights expected are: baked goods from The Inner Wheel Club of East Nassau; Greek booths;\u00a0 international foods from many countries, baked crabs and dozens of other tasty treats.<\/p>\n
In 2013, An even larger number of booths than ever included\u00a0 several plant booths, hand crafted\u00a0Christmas ornaments and\u00a0gifts, local jams, elegant jewellery, straw work, plus BNT memberships and the ever popular book stall, relocated to the Poincianna Lawn.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe best advice is join the Bahamas National Trust and come to Christmas Jollification member\u2019s night on Friday, Nov. 21,\u201d says Sara Parker, a devoted fan of the massive charity event and arts and crafts festival. \u201cThe best gifts and plants go really fast so this gives you the best shopping time,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
Trolley\u2019s full of rare plants, books and crafty gifts are already loaded and leaving for the parking lot by 11:30 a.m. on the Saturday, which opens at 11. Orchids and bromeliads are popular treasures for home decor and gifts. Mrs. Lynn Gape, BNT public relations and education officer says tickets can be purchased in advance at the BNT Office, The Retreat, Village Rd.\u00a0: Admission is $10 for Adult non members; $5 for Adult BNT Members; $3 for Children aged 5-17, Free for those under age 5.<\/p>\n
Mrs. Parker, adds, \u201cRemember: Get there early. Wear a hat or bring an umbrella for sun or rain. Don\u2019t forget a strong shopping bag and lots of cash…for a really good time and a really good cause.\u201d<\/p>\n
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