Marple get ready for a fantastic festive Cracker Weekend!To see a more colourful version of the Christmas Cracker low-down visit the Marple Business Forum site:
http://www.marplebusinessforum.co.uk/latest-news/193-marple-christmas-cracker-2014.htmlFriday 5th December 6.30pm – 7.30pmSee Father Christmas arrive in style by canal, aboard the New Horizons narrowboat on Friday 5th December. The bridge at the Ring o' Bells on Church Lane will be the first sighting of the jolly old gent and he will then glide along past the Ring o' Bells to Marple Social & Forces Club in Limekiln Lane.
Torches are recommended as some of the paths are quite dark.
From 6.30pm hot food and drinks as well as drinks from the bar will be available, along with Hazel Grove Brass Band and carol singers to create a yuletide atmosphere. Sweets, lucky dips and glow sticks are among the special treats lined up for the children.
Santa arrives at 7pm.Leave the car at home and take advantage of a FREE vintage bus which will set off at 6pm from Hilltop Drive, up Stockport Road, right onto Hibbert Lane, up to Hawk Green, left at The Crown and down Church Lane stopping at the Wharf. The bus will stop at all 384 bus stops along the route. Return journey from the Wharf at 7.30pm.
Marple's Christmas Cracker, Saturday 6th December from 10.00amOrganised by Marple Business Forum this year’s event promises to be the best ever!
Enjoy a Magical Christmas Experience with Real Reindeer, a sleigh and real snow!Our Reindeer love to make lots of new friends , be stroked and hand fed their treats.
Have your photograph taken with the reindeer in our festive sleigh, creating a magical experience for children and adults alike.
Father Christmas will set off from Stationery Supplies at 9.45am, handing out sweets to the children as he makes his way to his grotto. Father Christmas will be in residence from 10am – 3pm.
Every child will receive a FREE gift.
The line- up of entertainment includes Pantonic All Stars Steel Orchestra, members of Marple based Carver Theatre as well as pupils from All Saints, Brabyns Prep, Rosehill, and St Mary’s primary schools. Marple College and Marple Hall secondary school. Listen to Marple Choral Society and music from Marple Band and Hazel Grove Band.
New this year is the appearance of Lazlo Baby who will performing at our new staging area at the bottom of Derby Way. Along with Barry Jackson vocalist and musician.
Going walkabouts around Marple will be the popular children’s entertainer Barrington Powell, renowned for his fun filled antics and balloon modelling and Sean the juggler who will be demonstrating mystical ball manipulation and balloon modelling.
At 12 noon the traditional Carol service organised by Churches Together accompanied by Hawk Green Band.
The Lantern procession will set off at 3pm, please assemble at the Christmas tree on Market street – more details to follow.
PLUS, at the heart of Marple’s Cracker weekend is the traditional Christmas street market with over 40 stalls offering original handmade gift ideas, freshly made hot food plus much more.
Take a ride in a horse drawn carriage – look out for their stall on Market Street.
Enjoy a mulled wine in an authentic alpine log cabin and watch the festivities pass you by. Organised by The Norfolk Arms, Marple Bridge.
A Festive Extravaganza for all the family – NOT to be missed!Angel competitionLook out for the Angel in your local shops. Each Angel will have a name – collect all the names and post your entries in the boxes provided –more details to follow.
Post a letter to SantaPost a letter to Santa in the special post boxes around Marple, on Stockport Road outside Denise & Duncan’s newsagents, Stationery Supplies and market Street outside Kay Dee Hair & Beauty. Also at Rosehill and All Saints primary school. Available from Saturday 29th November. Last post Saturday 13th December.
Santa Dash Sunday 7th DecemberTo round off the weekend Romiley, Marple & District Lions are hosting the ever popular SANTA DASH.
For more information ring Terry Harding on 0161 3030011 or email: lionterry1@btinternet.com
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Further enquiries to Christmas@marpletraders.co.uk
