Ceilidh and Hot-Pot supper
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Festival Marquee
Join us for a foot stomping night with popular Ceilidh and dance band ACME in the big marquee. If you’ve never been to a Ceilidh, it’s great fun, with a live band and a caller. And while you’re enjoying the fun you can tuck into a hot pot supper specially prepared for the night by Mr Ward, our Stockton Heath butcher (vegetarian option provided). It’s all in the price of the ticket.
Licensed bar
Admission: £12, £10 – concessions, £8 – 16 years and under
Illyria present The Fantastic Mr Fox
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden
Following their highly acclaimed production of “James and the Giant Peach” al-fresco theatre company Illyria returns with an even BIGGER Dahl classic! This time in the beautiful setting of the Grappenhall Walled Garden.
All Mr Fox wants from life is to feed his family, and fortunately farmers Boggis, Bunce and Bean (one short, one fat, one lean) have an ample supply of chickens, geese and ducks. But Boggis, Bunce and Bean are not just any farmers – they are the cruellest, meanest and most ruthless farmers you could ever meet, and they are determined to put a stop to Mr Fox once and for all.
Bring a picnic, something to sit on and settle down for a truly memorable night.
Licensed bar
Parents and guardians please note that the Walled Garden contains three deep ponds – for their own safety and enjoyment children must be supervised at all times.
This event is now sold out
Admission: £12, £10 – concessions, £8 – 16 years and unders
The Pop Project
Time: 4.00pm
Venue: Festival Marquee
Join us in the Festival Marquee to sing along with some of the great songs from the 1950s to the present day. The Pop Project provide a fun packed tour that will bring the history of music alive for children and provide the rest of us with a great trip down memory lane The place will be rocking!
Admission: Donations on the door
Walking Day
Time: 2.00pm
Venue: Alexandra Park
The traditional Walking Day parade starting at Alexandra Park, processing through the village. Marching band, The Phoenix Drum and Trumpet Corp will be leading the procession back to Mill Lane Field.
Arts and Crafts Market
Time: 10am – 6pm
Venue: Mill Lane Field
Beautiful candles, gifts, cards, clothes, jewellery, perfumes, must have accessories and more … Over 40 stalls selling a beautiful selection of arts and crafts on Mill Lane Common.
All day family entertainment on Mill Lane Field
In the Festival Marquee
10.30am – Big Jo Jingles Popular, fun, music and dance for little ones
12.30pm – Bridgewater Gymnastics Children aged 4-14 display rythmic gymnastics using ribbons, hoops, balls and ropes.
2.00pm -Street Dance Warington’s Angle Dance Academy will be showcasing their skills with a selection of routines.
3.30pm – Festival Grand Lottery Draw
Elsewhere on the field …. Appleton Boys Football Club test your footie skills Radio Warrington broadcast live, Cheshire Fire and Rescue and more ….
New for 2011, The Arts Tent
Try your hand at a new skill in The Arts Tent on Mill Lane Field:
Coffee Au Clay will be in the Arts tent all weekend. Express your creative side by painting some lovely china.
Photography competition – ‘Colour in our World’ Exhibition of entries from the 16’s and under and adult competitions. Vote for your favourite.
Poetry competition – Write a poem and display it on the poetry wall. Select your favourite.
10am onwards Make and Do Studio : Make your own bunting, bracelets flower corsages and much more with the Make and Do Studio Book online in advance or pay on door. Suitable for young adults and upwards, but everyone is welcome to come and watch.
Local Art Exhibition
Time: 10am – 4pm
Venue: Grappenhall Independent Methodist
Talented local artists exhibit their work. Vote for your favourite. There will also be a chance to buy original work.
Admission: £1
Thorn Marine Boat Trips
Time: All Day
Venue: Thorn Marine
Enjoy a lesiurely boat trip from London Bridge along the Bridgewater canal.
Scarecrow Trail
Time: All Day
The scarecrows will be returning to the village for their week on the town. Look out for your favourite. Voting slips are in the Post Office, Sainsburys and the Co-op.
Warrington Heritage Road Show – Latchford History Group
Time: 10am – 4pm
Venue: Scout Hall, Mill Lane
Take a peep at local history in Photographs Pictures and Images of the past. Latchford History Group are dedicated to preserving the heritage of our districts. We welcome contributions from anyone who can add to our growing collection of photos, memories & maps of Warrington. Just bring them along on the day.
Admission: Free
