MP Backs Holly Holy Day (From Crewe Guardian)

MP Backs Holly Holy Day

1:02pm Monday 11th January 2010 in

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CREWE and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson is urging the South Cheshire community to support the Holly Holy Day Winter Fayre in Nantwich on Saturday January 23.

Mr Timpson is the patron of the Holly Holy Day Society which stages the annual commemoration of the 1644 Battle of Nantwich.

The event was a victory for the forces of Parliament which ended the Royalist siege of the town after a miserable Christmas with precious little food or other supplies available.

The colourful event which culminates in a re-enactment of the battle on Mill Island is organised by the society and supported by Sealed Knot and Crewe and Nantwich Rotary.

There is a programme of events and entertainments in the town for the whole family from Saturday morning onwards, including a dedicated area for children.

In view of economic conditions, the organisers have made the event free this year.

Three years ago the event nearly folded due to lack of funding and practical support.

Since then, people have rallied round and organisers expect this year’s event to be the biggest Holly Holy Day yet.

Mr Timpson said: “Holly Holy Day in Nantwich is a tradition that has been enjoyed by many generations of local people now.

“Some local businesses have already supported the event through sponsorship, advertising or practical assistance, and we are hoping that local shops will add to the festive spirit by dressing up their staff or through window displays.

"The event should bring in lots of visitors, which will be a big help to our shops at this time of year.

“I would encourage everyone in South Cheshire to try and attend the event to show their support and to help it continue into the future – as well as giving themselves a great day out!”