Marple Locks Festival [Sunday 30 June 2013]

[Barbara]

And I forgot to mention - the burgers were excellent too!

[amazon]

personally found it a bit dated and uninteresting.
can we please have someone on the tannoy next time with a bit of umph?

Will ask someone to put your name down for it .

[Dave]

personally found it a bit dated and uninteresting.
can we please have someone on the tannoy next time with a bit of umph?

too many city slickers in mellor now.
please take your 4x4 elsewhere.

very clique atmosphere at the fete.

red666bear obviously had a delightful weekend 

[admin]

Well most people looked like they were enjoying it and I think everyone should be grateful for the effort that the organisers put in.

Here's Arthur's photos of Sunday's Locks Festival:

http://visitmarple.co.uk/photos/thumbnails.php?album=139

[Barbara]

Some people you cannot please!!!

[red666bear]

personally found it a bit dated and uninteresting.
can we please have someone on the tannoy next time with a bit of umph?

[Barbara]

It was great - and they even organised the weather!

[ludworth]

Super day had by all.Well done to the organisers.

[jet]

The Bell, 72ft Party narrow boat will offering mini cruises, from Top Lock to Waterside, Marple and back, from 10am.Bar and refreshments on board.Adults £3, Children £2. No time limit,stay on as long as you like.

[Marple Business Forum]

The Marple Business Forum will in Memorial Park running a BBQ and drinks stall as well as a variety of traditional fete games.

Some of the proceeds from these stalls will be donated to the Marple Locks Heritage Society with the rest going towards Marple Christmas Cracker.

A big thank you to all the local businesses that have donated food, equipment or game prizes for our stalls, namely:
Archers
Co-op - www.marplebusinessforum.co.uk/members-directory/food-and-drink/co-op-foodmarket.html
Crafty Ladies - www.marplebusinessforum.co.uk/members-directory/art-and-craft/crafty-ladies.html
Greggs
Hill's Biscuits
John Neal - www.marplebusinessforum.co.uk/members-directory/food-and-drink/j-h-neal-quality-fruit-and-vegetables.html
Littlewoods Butchers - www.marplebusinessforum.co.uk/members-directory/food-and-drink/littlewoods-butchers.html
The Rolling Pin - www.marplebusinessforum.co.uk/members-directory/food-and-drink/the-rolling-pin.html
Toymaster - www.marplebusinessforum.co.uk/members-directory/jewellery-and-gifts/gosling-toymaster.html
Wilson's Fruit & Veg - www.marplebusinessforum.co.uk/members-directory/food-and-drink/wilsons-fruit-and-vegetables.html
Wright Hire - www.marplebusinessforum.co.uk/members-directory/hardware-and-diy/wright-hire-equipment-hire-service-ltd.html

For more information on the last Locks Festival and the great day that was had by all that attended please see here: www.marplebusinessforum.co.uk/latest-news/109-marple-locks-festival-2011.html

[admin]

There will be a Bouncy Castle at the Marple Social Forces Club during the Locks Festival and Woodstock Pizza will be selling fresh wood-fired Pizza with proceeds donated to charity "Little Hearts Matter".

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[admin]

We now have more information about the Locks Festival next weekend:

MARPLE LOCKS FESTIVAL SUNDAY 30th JUNE

On the Locks....
New Horizons Canal Boat Trust
Boat trips
Model boats

In the Memorial Park....
Fretwork & Wood-turning
Donkey Sanctuary
Exhibitions by local societies
Live Entertainment
Refreshments & lots more

From 10:am until 4:pm

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[admin]

The Biannual Marple Locks Festival organised by Marple Locks Heritage Society is on Sunday 30 June 2013.