Dickensian Day 2008

FORMBY was again in a time warp as Dickensian fun and games overtook the streets of Formby Village. Also mixed in were other attractions, like fairground rides and even a steam train! Street entertainment included Punch & Judy shows, JJ the Clown, a fire eater, Southport Swords. On the musical side, Marsh Side Brass Band entertained shoppers as did Formby Brass Band, the Red Rose Brass Band and then the Bootle and District Concertina Band. On one section of the road, the Maghull Hand Bell Ringers played and other parts of the village enjoyed acts like the Lyric Singers, the Birkdale Orpheus Society and the Crosby Gilbert & Sullivan Society. Dancing came in the form of Argameols Clog Dancers and the Ann Roberts Morris Dancers. In the afternoon, the Grand Parade moved its way down Chapel Lane... This was a fantastic event that put every one in a festive mood and wanting more... Luckily, in Formby, more is to come on Saturday, 13 December 2008, when the village will again have a major event on. This time, an outdoor nativity play will be performed on Chapel Lane! Congratulations, once again, to all who organised and tookpart in this event. Special thanks must go to Dickensian Chairman and Formby Times editor, Hazel Shaw, who told us:- "This is a fun event that I love to see in the village each year. It brings a strong festive atmosphere to the community and to the village, not forgetting raising lots of cash for charities along the way. I would like to thank all the businesses who took part this year and to all my volunteers who helped plan and run this event."
 

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