Marbury Merry Days

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Breaking News!

12 May 2009:
Robin Peers from Cholmondeley Photography has uploaded photographs from Merry Days. 10% of sales from these will go to the Church.

11 May 2009:
We are pleased to report that the runner who collapsed in this year's Mauler was released from hospital the same day. A big thank you goes out to the Red Cross and Air Ambulance Teams.

10 May 2009:
The winner of the draw for the watercolour of Marbury Church painted and donated by David Morris was new Marbury resident Leonie Williams.

When & Where:

MMD is a fundraising event that takes place every year in the heart of Marbury village to support the local St. Michael's church on the weekend of May the 9th and 10th 2009. Post Code SY13 4LN.

Links:

- Marbury Wiki
- The Swan Inn

Marbury Merry Days 2009 Programme!


Opening Times and Entrance Fees:

Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May 2009

Gates Open at 12.30pm and Close at 5.00pm each day

Adults £4

Senior Citizens £3

Children £1 (under 16 free if with an adult)

FREE CAR PARKING

Sponsored by: Bernard Corbett, Cheshire Game Supplies, D.A. Roberts Fuels Ltd, H.J. Lea Oakes Ltd, Leonard Bros. Veterinary Centre, Maurice Latham, NWF Fuels Ltd, Prince Albert Angling Society, Surface Technicians, The Swan Inn Marbury, Whitchurch Insurance Services, Abbey Blinds.


MAIN EVENT (BOTH DAYS):

  • The Sealed Knot: Cavaliers and Roundheads, battles with Muskets and Cannon and Living History Camp. (Sat 2.10pm, 4pm. Sun 1.40pm, 3.50pm)


    • SATURDAY ONLY EVENTS:

  • Grand Opening: Kate and Gin the Dancing Dog - Stars of Britain's got Talent (with Ice the puppy!) (2pm)

  • United Co-operative Band (2.45pm, 3.45pm)

  • Open Terrier and Dog Racing (3pm)


    • SUNDAY ONLY EVENTS:

  • Dog Show (Church Terrace) - 8 Classes (working, hound, terrier, puppy, gundog, utility, pastoral, toy), all entries on the day, £1 per entry (1pm-2.45pm)

  • Whitchurch Band (2.10pm, 4.35pm)

  • Marbury Mauler Multiterrain 6km Fun Run - See Runner's World or Mark Sumner on 01270 780537 for entry, £8 advance, £10 on the day. T-Shirt for all and Prizes (2.30pm)

  • Dog Gymkhana and Fancy Dress (Main Ring)- all entries on the day (2.30pm)

  • Dog Show - Best in Show (Main Ring) (3pm)

  • Maypole Dancing (Church Terrace) (3.15pm)

  • Songs of Praise (4.35pm)


    • BOTH DAYS:

  • Model flying demonstrations (1pm)

  • Fantastic Pinxton Puppets (Sat 1.15pm, 2.45pm, 4.30pm. Sun 1.15pm, 2.10pm, 3.35pm)

  • Newfoundland Dogs Display(Sat 1.15pm, 4.30pm. Sun 3.15pm)

  • South Cheshire Model Railway rides

  • Children's Activity Corner and Face Painting

  • Bell Ringing from St. Michael's Church - Bell Captain Mr. Peter Allman

  • Organ Music, Floral Decorations and Art Exhibition in the Church

  • Trade Stands and Garden Plant Stall (Trade Stand Booking Form)

  • Craft Fair and Art Exhibition (Village Hall) (Craft Fair Booking Form)

  • Handbags and Accessories Stall, Fair Stalls and Tombola

  • Refreshments - Tea, coffee, bacon baps, cakes and Cheshire Farm Ice Cream!

  • Steam Boat on the Mere

  • Vintage Motor Cycles, Classic Cars

  • Vintage Tractors and Agricultural Equipment

  • Scalextric Race Track

  • Cheshire Wildlife Trust

  • Tree Carving, Ironworking and Spinning Demonstrations

  • And New for 2009 - Children's Space Hopper Assault Course!


    • 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.