CULCHETH residents once again “turned back the clock” during the village’s annual Victorian Day as members of the community dressed in period costume to start the count down to Christmas.
Organised by Culcheth Lions and the Culcheth and Glazebury Parish Council, Victorian Day saw the village play host to a range of stalls and themed events.
There was also the opportunity for local children to visit Santa’s grotto, the Methodist Church (pictured top) hosted a Christmas fair, and the day culminated with the village’s Christmas lights being officially switched on and a fireworks display on the Common.
Supported by the local parish council councillor Chirs Vobe said: “Victorian Day has become a staple in the village calender and this year’s event was yet another resounding success.
“Congratulations must go to Culcheth Lions, the Methodist Church, and local retailers, who organised a great array of stalls and events for all the family.
“The feedback from residents suggested that, despite the showers, people enjoyed the day just as much as previous years. As well as kicking off the festive season, the day also raises big sums of money for charity and it was really pleasing to see that, even in these tough times, local people were giving generously to good causes.”
At 4.30pm, crowds lined Lodge Drive and the village car park for the official switch on of the Christmas lights.
Councillor Vobe led the crowds of children in a “shout for Santa”, who arrived right on cue to press the plunger and light up Culcheth for Christmas!
Thankfully, the rains held off until the fireworks display (donated by Culcheth and Glazebury Parish Council) on the village green brought the day to a close.
Pictured right Joe Wheatley and Pauline Baxter from Newchurch Parish Church in their Victorian
Costume.
Warinus Strode’s Fairground Organ provided the music at the Culcheth Victorian
Day. Left, Warinus Strode and John Adams.
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