Re:Christmas Cracker
In reply to previous comments about Marple's Christmas Cracker, I would like to answer the queries you have raised. Marple's Christmas Cracker is a festival consisting of a program of music, dance, drama & Christmas carols in the true spirit of Christmas throughout the district centre of Marple, all created & performed by local groups, churches, society & schools, plus Father Christmas, local bands & additional entertainment. The event is staged & coordinated by Marple Business Forum. The event is funded by Marple Business Forum, fundraising, local traders & businesses as a thank you to the people of Marple & District for their loyal support. Also additional funding is available from Stockport MBC for their District centres. Due to work involved, organisation & cost the Christmas Cracker is now a biannual event. SMBC were staging a Christmas event this year in Marple, with some involvement from MBF but unfortunately SMBC had to withdraw for various reasons. MBF are now staging DONT MISS MARPLE THIS CHRISTMAS a smaller event on Saturday 12Th December from 10am-3pm consisting of Father Christmas with free gift for all children, window competion & trail, local bands, entertainment, presentations including the 1ST DONT MISS MARPLE LOYALTY CARD DRAW. Churches together are having a 12.30 Carol Service & also a torch light procession at 3.30. Local traders are encouraged to set up stalls outside their shops. There will be a Christmas Cracker next year, and do appreciate some years it may fall on the same day as Winter Wonderland,however due to more people coming into the area both events were very successful last year. MBF are wishing every success to Winter Wonderland on Saturday 5Th December.
Christmas Cracker Coordinator