Festival Queen
Author: whitfestival
Chairman’s Report 2022
After two years of ‘Festival cancelled due to Covid’ we were at last able to hold our traditional Whitsuntide Festival this year. And what a brilliant day it was, with all the usual attractions and participants, although perhaps not in the numbers we have grown to expect. Due to various reasons two of our usual bands couldn’t make it this year, but we are hoping to welcome them back next year. Float numbers were down to four but they were all of a very high standard and I am sure there will be a lot more in 2023 when we have settled back into our normal operation.
One of the floats carried a new (at least to us) band, standing in for our usual Band on a Wagon. This new band was led by Gaynor Sutcliffe who declared she had had a wonderful time and would very much like to be invited back next year.
Our new Queen for 2022, Grace Sharples, and her retinuemade a lovely picture parading to The Square where Grace was crowned by her grandmother Margaret (or Auntie Margaret, for those of you who remember Play Group days in the 1970s and ‘80s!) and everybody had a wonderful day.
The Chairman would like to thank everyone, Committee members and Volunteers, for helping to make the Festival’s return such a resounding success. Whether you helped set up, clear away, marshalled or manned a road-block, or helped with the teas in the Hall, you are all much appreciated. Without all your hard work our Whitsuntide Festival would not be possible.
Raffle Results
|
Goosnargh GRAND |
|||
|
Donated by |
Prize |
Ticket No |
Name |
|
1st Prize Wigwam Holidays at Kidsnape Farm |
1 night Glamping for a family of 4 |
1157 |
Paul |
|
2nd Prize Festival funds |
£150.00 cash |
2102 |
Nicki |
|
Barton Grange |
Curling for 8 people |
1469 |
Mrs |
|
Linda & Nick Ryan ………………………………………….. The Grapes |
4 assorted bottles of Alcohol ………………………………………….. Meal for 2 |
4202 |
Peter |
|
Post Office ………………………………………….. Classic cut |
A bottle of Bourbon whiskey & old fashioned ………………………………………….. Invigo hair nourishing set |
2010 |
Diane |
|
John Shepherd (milkman) ………………………………………….. The Stags |
Bottle of wine ………………………………………….. Meal for 2 |
4184 |
Graham |
|
Goosnargh Pharmacy ………………………………………….. Barton Grange |
Hamper ………………………………………….. Crazy golf for 4 at the flower bowl |
2574 |
Sue |
|
Becky Vaughan ………………………………………….. La Belle Beaute |
Childrens’ games & goodie hamper ………………………………………….. Voucher |
0923 |
Imogen |
|
Cross Keys Inn ………………………………………….. The village store |
Sunday lunch for 2 ………………………………………….. Gin & Chocolates |
3529 |
Emma |
|
Seafood Shack ………………………………………….. Tap ‘n’ t’ales |
£20.00 voucher ………………………………………….. 12 bottles Hofmeister beer |
0925 |
Edward |
|
Barton Grange ………………………………………….. Goosnargh Pharmacy |
Voucher for Crazy Golf for 4 ………………………………………….. Hamper |
3639 |
Pauline |
|
Goosnargh Chippy ………………………………………….. Eryl and festival committee |
Voucher ………………………………………….. Hamper |
3612 |
Brady |
|
Guy’s Thatched Hamlet ………………………………………….. Classic Cut |
£40 Voucher ………………………………………….. Invigo Hair Nourishing Set |
4240 |
Bluudel |
|
Johnson & Swarbrick ………………………………………….. Eryl & Festival Committee |
£20 Voucher ………………………………………….. Hamper |
4056 |
Drake |
|
Mrs Kirkhams Cheese |
Voucher |
3171 |
Kathryn |
Road Closure
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Preston City Council in exercise of its powers under Section 21 of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 has made the above-mentioned Order.
The effect of this Order is that on Saturday, 4th June 2022 from 1.00 p.m. to 4.45 p.m. or until opened earlier with the express permission of a police constable in uniform or the Council’s Director of Customer Services or his authorised representative, no person shall cause or permit any vehicle other than a vehicle forming part of or otherwise used in connection with the Goosnargh and Whittingham Whitsuntide Festival or emergency service vehicle, from proceeding along the following lengths of road:-
Goosnargh Lane- from its junction with Mill Lane for 300 metres
in a westerly direction
Mill Lane- from its junction with Goosnargh Lane for 100
metres in an easterly direction
Church Lane- from its junction with Mill Lane to its junction with
Whittingham Lane
Whittingham Lane- from its junction with Church Lane to its junction with
Cumeragh Lane
Cumeragh Lane- from its junction with Whittingham Lane for 350
metres in a southern direction
The diversion route for the above road closures will be via Goosnargh Lane, Langley Lane, Inglewhite Road, Halfpenny Lane and Cumeragh Lane in both directions.
The above road closures are necessary to prevent obstruction of the streets at the time of public procession.
Goosnargh & Whittingham Queen’s Jubilee Festival
Part of the Nation’s Jubilee Weekend
Sat 4th June 2022 from 1pm
Procession
Assembles at Goosnargh Oliverson’s PR3 2BN
Dance the Maypole
(Places still available)
Lead the parade as a Jubilee Flower Child
Build a Float!
Design a Fancy Dress!
DECORATE your HOUSE & GARDEN or a WHEELBARROW
Judging on Festival Morning
This year’s optional theme: The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Information and Entry Forms online or from“Goosnargh Chippy”
CELEBRATION TEA HELP NEEDED!
ARENA “ROADIES” NEEDED
Can You Help on Festival Day?
Volunteers are needed for many small tasks on the day.
Call in & speak to Jill/Shirley at Goosnargh Chippy. Or e-mail:whitfestival@gmail.com
ROAD CLOSURE
A Road Closure Order and Diversions will be in operation 1pm to 4.45pm on 4th June
Visitors to the Festival please arrive before 1pm when ALL ROADS THROUGH THE VILLAGE WILL BE CLOSED.
MARSHALS: WE NEED YOU!!!
Help us to ensure the safety of all taking part by signing on as a
Volunteer Marshal for the afternoon.
Full Briefing and High Viz Jackets issued on the day.
Jumble Sale
!GOOD as NEW JUMBLE SALE!
Goosnargh Village Hall PR3 2BH
Saturday 19th March
Doors Open at 11am
Good as New, Toys, Books, Bric-a-Brac, etc.
TOP CLASS JUMBLE!!!
Goods left over go to the Third World Aid Programme.
Delicious Refreshments
Village Hall, Church Lane, Goosnargh PR3 2BH
Enquiries Tel: 01772 865546 or 07484231549
We’re Back!
Goosnargh and Whittingham Whitsuntide Festival plans to return in style.
This year our festival is on Saturday 4th June and it coincides with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations.
We need you to get involved and make the day a success.
How do you want to be involved?
Fancy Dress? Maypole Dancing? Attendant? Flower-girl? Entering a Decorated Float?
Or maybe even being Festival Queen or King
Please contact if you think you may be interested, and we can give you more details.
Fancy dress entrants can register on the day in Oliverson’sSchool Playground, but for everything else you need to register in advance.
In order to have enough time to prepare, we need to be choosing our King or Queen soon.
If you are in year 6 – year 11 and live in the parishes of Goosnargh or Whittingham, then you are eligible. This is a huge area, including Whitechapel and Bleasdale and going as far as Longridge Aldi.
Registration forms will be available here, at local schools and Goosnargh Chippy.
Key & Keyring Found at Jumble Sale
An elephant keyring with a key attached was found at the jumble sale. If this is yours please contact the festival committee via this website to claim.
Scarecrow Festival 2021
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
It is once again with deep regret that, in view of the continued situation, we have decided to cancel this year’s Festival which was due to take place on June 05th. The rates of COVID 19 while still dropping have not reduced to a level that we feel comfortable proceeding with the Festival in the way we would like. We understand the need for the village to celebrate and we are planning to organise a Scarecrow Festival similar to the event last year to allow everyone to get some fun from what would have been the week of the festival. Please look out for further announcements on this topic
With apologies and best regards
Nik Birkby & David Butters (Co-Chairmen)
Welcome! 