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Cuerden Valley Fair 2011
Whilst not
living up to the fabulous day we had last year the 2011
Cuerden Valley Fair was still very successful, in spite
of the cool start and the rain showers towards the close
of the day. Around 2,800 people came out to sample the
delights of a great day out on Lancashire's premiere
country park.
We have listened to
previous visitors to our summer fairs when they have
asked for more refreshment stalls and Birds of Prey
displays with a chance to hold the birds, so we
organised extra refreshment stall and Richard Cookson
from Cuerden Birds of Prey came along with nine of his
birds.
Richard Cookson explaining to the
crowds Richard explained to the
crowds about the birds he was going to fly and then
allowed them to come out and hold the birds and receive
them in flight.
Member of
the public catching the bird
Refreshment vendors
including Park Farm sandwiches, Taylors Hog Roast,
Bowland hot dogs, Bob the Coffee Man, Shirley's Pies,
Ostrich Direct and the ever popular Mrs Dowson's Ice
Cream, served up a treat for the visitors.
Mrs Dowson's Ice Cream Van Our regular favourites were
back with the woodland crafts in Ice House Wood, the
children's Fairground Rides, and Stephen Watson's Art of
Origami Workshop, a welcome return following on from his
success last year, also the Mountain Bikes Trial course
proved popular again and the Leyland Morris Men continue
to draw the crowds as they perform.
 Rob
and Ric charcoal burning
Nigel Jones Spoon Carving
Children enjoying the swing boats at
the fair
Leyland Morris Men
Art of Origami Workshop
For the first time this year we had Active Nation from
the Clayton Green Sport Centre with activities for the
children and a
Zumba session in the afternoon. Also new
this year was Meadows Mobile Reptiles which again proved
to be a popular attraction.
Active
Nation Zumba Demonstration
The
children especially enjoyed visiting the
Rare Breeds Survival Trust where they could pet the sheep. Crowds
also gathered around the Cuerden Valley Park tent where
the children were making stick insects with the Park's
Education Officer, Ruth Abraham and Kirsten Tuddenham,
from Createaface, was painting their faces.
Rare Breeds Survival Trust sheep pen
Createaface with Kirsten
Painted Face Altogether a great day out
was had by all with the Trust raising much needed funds
to keep the Park looking good all year round. Thanks to
the army of Volunteers who gave their time to make the
day go well for all who attended. Look out for the
announcement for next year's event and we look forward
to seeing you all here again.
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