0070/ir
9th May 2008
Crewe and Nantwich Town Centres will once
again be alive with music this Saturday (17th) between
11am-2pm, as the Street Entertainment programme continues to
entertain shoppers and visitors into town.
At Crewe, the South Cheshire Pipe Band returns
by popular traders demand. These highly colourful performers,
from the local area, feature kilts, sporrans and tartan
attire. They certainly look the part… and very smart too!
The Band was formed in 1980 and is registered with the Royal
Scottish Pipe Band Association. They play at Fêtes, Festivals
and Garden Parties as well as leading Veteran’s Parades and
providing Street Entertainment in various towns in East and South
Cheshire. The Band’s high spots were performing at the Anderton
Lift when HRH Prince Charles officially re-opened it and, in 2005,
they took part in the Marie Curie Fund Raising Marches at
Edinburgh.
At Nantwich, we are joined for the first time,
by the Secret Bunker from Hack Green, with their bunker display,
vehicle and officers in uniform. There will also be a display
of children’s crafts.
Hack Green played a central role in the
defenses of Britain for almost sixty years. Located in the
picturesque farmland and rolling Cheshire countryside on Nantwich’s
doorstep, it is hard to imagine that this was such an important
part of the country’s defences during the Cold War.
Elaine Dodd, Crewe and Nantwich Town Centres
Manager, said:
“This year’s programme has something to appeal
to everyone and the feedback, so far, is that shoppers have
certainly enjoyed the entertainment and that shop outlets have
benefited because people remain in town longer… so everyone
gains!
“It is great to welcome The Hack Green Secret
Bunker display into town for the first time. Having recently
visited this tourist attraction, I can confidently say that it is
well worth seeing – a real piece of twentieth century
history. The children will have a great time hunting for the
hidden mice around the displays.”
For further information about Town Centre
programmes please telephone for a copy of the ‘Street Entertainment
and Local Events Guide’, by telephoning
Elaine Dodd, Town Centres Manager 537559, or
the Tourist Information Office on 537359. Alternatively,
visit http://www.crewe-nantwich.gov.uk/,
and then click onto the ’Entertainment in Town’ icon on the front
page.
PHOTO-
OPPORTUNITY- Saturday 17th May
in Crewe town centre and Nantwich Town Square 11.00am – 2.00pm -
Pipe Band and War Time
Display.
For Media enquiries contact:
Ian Richardson -
01270 537018
http://www.crewe-nantwich.gov.uk/