Marbury Merry Days

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13 Feb 2010:
We are very happy to announce THE VIKINGS as the main attraction for the 2010 MMD!

13 Feb 2010:
Whitchurc Town Band will be performing on Saturday 8th May 2010. Ifton Band will be performing on 9th Sunday 2010

13 Feb 2010:
Terrier Dog Racing will be on Saturday 8th May 2010 and The Dog Show will be on Sunday 9th May 2010 building on last year's success. The Northern Newfoundland Dog Club will be back in the village for the whole weekend with water displays.

13 Feb 2010:
Best of the Rest: Pinxton Puppets (YouTube clip) plus many other children's activities; classic cars and vintage motorbikes and tractors; craft fair; floral displays in St Michael's Church; the famous WI tea tent will be serving delicious tea and cakes alongside a comprehensive exhibit of the local Roman road excavations.

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 8th and 9th 2010. Post Code SY13 4LN.

Links:

- Marbury Wiki
- The Swan Inn

Marbury Merry Days 2010 Programme!


Opening Times and Entrance Fees:

Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th May 2010

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

Sponsors of Marbury Merry Days: 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.


MMD MAIN EVENT (8th & 9th MAY):

  • THE VIKINGS - Dark Age re-enactment society.


    • SATURDAY 8th MAY PROGRAMME OF EVENTS:

  • 1.00pm

    • MODEL AIRCRAFT FLYING DISPLAY

    LGK MODEL FLYING CLUB WITH FLIGHT CONTROL BY KEVIN WARD

    FISH NETTING

    PRINCE ALBERT ANGLING SOCIETY


  • 1.15pm

    • PINXTON PUPPETS (Sponsored by D.A. Roberts Fuels Ltd)


  • 1.30pm

    • NEWFOUNDLAND DOG DISPLAY (Sponsored by Leonard Bros. Veterinary Centre)


  • 2.00pm

    • GRAND OPENING OF MARBURY MERRY DAYS BY THE CHESHIRE DAIRY QUEEN


  • 2.10pm

    • THE VIKINGS (Sponsored by Bernard Corbett)


  • 2.45pm

    • WHITCHURCH BAND

    PINXTON PUPPETS


  • 3.00pm

    • DOG & TERRIER RACING (Sponsored by Whitchurch Insurance Services)


  • 3.25pm

    • CLASSIC CAR PARADE (Sponsored by NWF Fuels Ltd)


  • 3.40pm

    • CHESHIRE BEAGLES


  • 3.50pm

    • WHITCHURCH BAND

    NEWFOUNDLAND DOG DISPLAY


  • 4.10pm

    • THE VIKINGS (Sponsored by Surface Technicians)


  • 4.30pm

    • PINXTON PUPPETS



    SUNDAY 9th MAY PROGRAMME OF EVENTS:

  • 9.00am

    • BELL RINGING FROM ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH WITH BELL CAPTAIN MR PETER ALLMAN


  • 9.30am

    • SERVICE AT ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS CHURCH


  • 1.00pm

    • MODEL AIRCRAFT FLYING DISPLAY

    LGK MODEL FLYING CLUB WITH FLIGHT CONTROL BY KEVIN WARD

    FUN DOG SHOW (ON THE CHURCH TERRACE)

    MAYPOLE DANCING BY WRENBURY SCHOOL


  • 1.20pm

    • PINXTON PUPPETS (Sponsored by Maurice Latham)

    NEWFOUNDLAND DOG DISPLAY (Sponsored by Cheshire Game Supplies)


  • 1.40pm

    • WHITCHURCH DOG DISPLAY TEAM (Sponsored by Abbey Blinds)


  • 2.10pm

    • PINXTON PUPPETS

    IFTON BAND



  • 2.20pm

    • START OF MARBURY MAULER 6 KM RUN (Sponsored by Gro-Continental Ltd)


  • 2.25pm

    • THE VIKINGS (Sponsored by H.J. Lea Oakes Ltd)


  • 3.00pm

    • FUN DOG SHOW BEST IN SHOW (Sponsored by Coton Kennels)


  • 3.10pm

    • PARADE OF VINTAGE TRACTORS & MOTORCYCLES (Directed by Mr. Mark Durber & Mr. Stan Davies)


  • 3.30pm

    • PINXTON PUPPETS

    NEWFOUNDLAND DOG DISPLAY


  • 3.50pm

    • THE VIKINGS


  • 4.25pm

    • GRAND DRAW (Organised by Mr Roger Fletcher)


  • 4.35pm

    • SONGS OF PRAISE WITH THE REV. STEPHEN WALTON AND IFTON BAND



    OTHER ACTIVITIES OVER THE WEEKEND:

  • A comprehensive exhibit of the local Roman road excavations

  • Children's Activity Corner and Face Painting

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

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

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

  • 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

  • Children's Space Hopper Assault Course

  • Plus many more things happening throughout the weekend...


    • The organisers reserve the right to alter this programme. You are attending this event at your own risk - please help us keep Marbury Merry Days safe.