Queens Park Official Re-Opening

Saturday 10th September 2011 - Enjoy a moment of history at Queens Park

We've also produce a downloadable version of the Queens Park Re-opening Celebrations (PDF, 3.1MB). Please note that the information may not be accessible to those using assistive technologies to browse the site, however all key information is included within the main page.

Special thanks go to Crewe Charter Trustees for their kind support of the re-opening event.

The Procession

2.30pm

An 'Alice in Wonderland' Victorian-themed procession will wind its way from Cheshire East Council's Pyms Lane Depot, opposite Bentley Motors.

Entering into Queens Park, the procession will echo the sights and sounds of more than 100 years ago, when on the afternoon of July 4 1887, the people of the town celebrated the Dedication of Queens Park.

On the 'Old' Bandstand

3.35 - 5.00pm - The Crewe Concert Band

The first band to perform on the newly-refurbished beautiful bandstand is our very own Crewe ensemble. Formerly the Crewe West End Concert Band, it was formed 25 years ago and during that time has grown in strength. The musical director is Albert Dunseath, formerly of Kneller Hall, the Royal Military School of Music. They now have nearly 40 players who rehearse regularly and put on about a dozen concerts each year. The band plays a wide range of music, classic, popular, big band and music from shows and films.

5.30pm - 9.00pm - Live Concert

Enjoy over three hours of live music featuring some of the best local talent and brightest bands on the scene, in conjunction with Volume PR, The Box and Simon J Newbury Photography.

• 5.30pm - Sink or Swim - Young five-piece covers group take you through the ages with tracks from the likes of Roy Orbison and The Beatles through to Maroon 5 and Adele.
• 6.15pm - Phil Maddocks - Accoustic folk-pop from this engaging singer-songwriter.
• 7.00pm - Blythe - A free spirit with a heart full of wonder and soul made for music. Her sound is infused with quirky eccentric lounge vibes and sensual 70s laid back styling.
• 7.45pm - The Retrospective - Crewe's premier Trio, Scott  Evanson, his brother Ross and Si Halewood bring an array of pop anthems and a stunning set that will convince you it's still summer!
• 8.30pm - Tom Seals - Quite possibly the future of jazz-pop! Influenced by the likes of Jamie Cullum, Jools Holland and Michael Buble, this 18-year-old virtuoso pianist is pure entertainment.

Main Arena

• 3.30pm - Welcome by the Mayor of Cheshire East.
• 3.45pm - Presenters Neil Davis and Steve Jay return to Queens Park from 'The Cat' radio station.
• 4.00pm - Birds of Prey with Cheshire Falconry
• 4.20pm - Troupes Liberty Morris
• 4.40pm - Fire Cadets - Safety services routine
• 5.00pm - High Energy from the Wingate Centre - gymnastic and dance routine.
• 5.20pm - 'If I was Not in Panto' - Hilarious comedy routine presented by the Shavington Village Festival Committee.
• 5.40pm - Troup - St. Michael's Entertainers
• 6.00pm - Birds of Prey with Cheshire Falconry
• 6.20pm - Haurel and Lardy in their Model T Ford - up to their usual mischief
• 6.40pm - The Railroaders - American Football Display
• 7.00pm - Daylight Fireworks by BLITZ of Crewe.

StarQuest Finale - Sponsored by StarQuest

• 7.15pm - 2010 winner - Gabrielle Smith
• 7.30pm - Clover Irish Dancers
• 7.45pm - Pauline McMullin and Hayley Bramall
• 8.00pm - Jack Gray
• 8.25pm - Louise Green
• 8.30pm - Sharmane Smith
• 8.45pm - Ella Gruse, President of sponsors of the Crewe and Nantwich Lions Association announces the winners.

Pyrotechnic Show

7.30pm - Pre Event

With fire pots and a small collection of water lily lanterns floating on the lake, together with two large-scale lantern swans, all lit to create a gentle tableau to be viewed by you - the audience.

9.00pm Finale

Watch in wonder as statues come alive and water spouts from their fingertips - acting as fountains and producing cascades and water spurts.

This spectacle will build in intensity and will be accompanied by music, live singing and lighting that illuminates the water jets. As the performance reaches its climax on the edge of the lake, a series of large-scale fire drawings will be ignited depicting symbols from Crewe's history from engineering town, railway hub and home of Rolls Royce, to its present day status as a university town. A spectacular fireworks display will then continue.

Be prepared to be amazed!

Park Displays and Activities

Throughout the day, we will also have a range of stalls and activities available, including:

• Reaseheath College and Crewe & Nantwich Allotment and Horticulture Association - Displays and activities with local produce and 'green-fingered' skills.
• Cheshire Wildlife Trust - Discover newts and pond creatures, hunt for minibeasts and moths, make a wildlife kite, have your face painted.
• RNLI - Join the free family 1km walk, push and scoot from 3.30pm.
• The Beauty of Steam - Crewe Heritage Centre
• Cheshire East Council Greenspaces - Discover more about your local parks and green spaces.
• Giant Zorbs, Rides and Attractions
• Children's Activity Corner
• Fun Fair - On site until Monday
• Cheshire East Council Sports Development - Come and have a go, try out Nordic Walking too.
• Youth Development - with Abzorbed Entertainment presenting face painters, henna tattoo artist, arts and crafts activity table.
• Circus Skills
• Crewe Local Area Partnership
• Fire Services - with a vintage appliance and brand new fire engine.
• Queens Park Bowling Club - bowling competition on the Crown Green
• West St. Christian Fellowship - Children's activity corner
• Ramshacklicious - Theatre on the move