Marbury Merry Days 2008 Programme!
Steve Leonard - "The TV Vet" - will be attending Merry Days on Saturday 10th May, together with The Right Rev. Keith Sinclair, The Bishop of Birkenhead, whom will perform the Grand Opening of Merry Days at 2 pm.
SATURDAY 10th MAY:
1.00pm
- Model Flying Demonstration - LGK Model Flying Club with Flight Control by Kevin Ward.
1.15pm
- Pinxton Puppets - Sponsored by D.A. Roberts Fuels Ltd
1.30pm
- Gun Dog Display - Jean Threadgold - Sponsored by Leonard Bros. Veterinary Centre
2.00pm
- Grand Opening of Marbury Merry Days by The Rt. Rev. Keith Sinclair, Bishop of Birkenhead, and Steve Leonard, the TV Vet.
2.10pm
- Terry Large's Falconry Display - Sponsored by Bernard Corbett
2.30pm
- Maypole Dancing (on Church Terrace) By Wrenbury School
2.40pm
- Parade of Classic Cars
3.00pm
3.20pm
- Cheshire Beagles
3.30pm
- Terrier Racing - Sponsored by NWF Fuels Ltd
4.00pm
- Terry Large's Falconry Display - Sponsored by Surface Technicians
4.10pm
- Pinxton Puppets
4.30pm
- Songs of Praise - with the Bishop of Birkenhead and The Rev. Stephen Walton, accompanied by Whitchurch Band.
SUNDAY 11th MAY:
9.00am
- Bell Ringing from St. Michael's Church - Bell Captain Mr. Peter Allman
9.30am
- Pentecost Service at St. Michael's Church
1.00pm
- Model Flying Demonstration - LGK Model Flying Club with Flight Control by Kevin Ward.
1.20pm
- Pinxton Puppets - Sponsored by Maurice Latham
- Shrewsbury Morris Dancers - Outside The Swan Inn
1.50pm
2.30pm
- Newtown Marching Band - Sponsored by Whitchurch Insurance Services
2.50pm
- Shrewsbury Morris Dancers - On Church Terrace
- Pinxton Puppets
3.00pm
- Start of Marbury Mauler 6km Race - £50 Prize for the winner!
3.05pm
- Terry Large's Falconry Display - Sponsored by Cheshire Game Supplies
3.40pm
- Parade of Vintage Tractors and Motorcycles - Directed by Mr. and Mrs. Broomfield and Mr. Stan Davies
4.00pm
- Newtown Marching Band
4.15pm
- Pinxton Puppets
4.35pm
- Grand Draw - by The Cheshire Dairy Queen and Mr. Roger Fletcher
Continuous attractions and events on Saturday and Sunday include:
- Organ Music, Floral Decorations and Art Exhibition in the Church
- Craft Fair in Village Hall
- Trade Stands
- Vintage Motor Cycles
- Classic Cars
- Vintage Tractors and Agricultural Equipment
- Fair Stalls and Tombola
- Garden Plant Stall
- Refreshments
- Ice Cream
- Children's Entertainment
- Scalextric Race Track
- Steam Boats
- Pre-owned Videos, DVDs and CDs
- Book Stall
- Cheshire Wildlife Trust
- Steam Railway Rides
Demonstrations:
- Tree Carving
- Ironwork
- Spinning
- Vintage Threshing Machine
The organisers reserve the right to alter this programme. you are attending this event at your own risk - please help us keep Merry Days safe.
Opening Times and Entrance Fee:
Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May 2008
Gates Open at 12.30pm and Close at 5pm each day
Adults £4
Senior Citizens £3
Children £1 (under 16 free if with an adult)
FREE CAR PARKING