The Festival team would like to thank everyone who supported and contributed to the event this year and took part including all the volunteers, suppliers, the main sponsors, the friends of the festival, the performers, stall holders, the local businesses, residents and visitors.
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EVENTS THURSDAY 10th JULY
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Cheshire Chord Company
This fantastic all female a cappella choir have many accolades including European champions. The have performed throughtout europe and last Christmas on Radio One' Breakfast Show with their version of the Kaiser Chiefs 'I Predict a Riot'! See the ladies open the festival at St Thomas'.
Venue:St Thomas's Church.
Time: 8.00pm
Tickets at Box Office: £6.00/senior citizens & under 16's £5.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ibizaar Presents a Charity Fashion Show
For all you aspiring Carrie Bradshaws out there, Ibizaar Boutique presents an evening to inspire you. In association with Living Colour and Johnsons Hairdressers the event will highlight all the key trends for the coming season. With complimentery food and refreshment courtesy of Lymm Bistro.
Venue:Festival Marquee, Alexandra Park, Stockton Heath.
Time: 8.00pm
Tickets From Ibizaar: £5.00 All Proceeds to St Rocco's
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StudioArt Gallery - Art Exhibition
Local Artists have an excellent opportunity to exhibit and offer for sale their work at one of Cheshire's most exclusive galleries.
This exhibition will be one of the highlights of this years Festival, make time to go along and view the fabulous work on display in this beautiful gallery.
Venue: StudioArt GAllery, 350 Wilderspool Causeway
Date: Exhibition runs 18th June to 13th July
Contact: Studioart Gallery 01925 444909 to exhibit.
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Bridgewater Canal Informal Boat Gathering
Day One: An informal boat gathering over the festival weekend. Boat owners come along and enjoy the festival atmosphere on opening night with entertainment all weekend at the London Bridge Pub.
Venue: Thorn Marine, London Bridge, on the Bridgewater Canal
Time: Weekend long event
Contact: sales@thornmarine.co.uk if you require any information.
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An Illustrated History of Stockton Heath
Presented by Kit Heald. A fully illustrated talk about Stockton Heath with an opportunity to comment and ask questions. If you have photos or other memorabilia about the history of the village you are very welcome to bring them along. This will be an informal gathering for anyone who is interested in how Stockton Heath has developed into the place it is today.
Venue: Stockton Heath Methodist Church Hall.
Time: 2.00- 4.00pm
Entry: £1.00 on door.
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Story Telling
Venue: Stockton Heath Library
Time: 2.30pm
Entry: Free
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EVENTS FRIDAY 11th JULY 2008
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'Broadway and Beyond'
Following their phenomenal sell out performances of Les Miserable at the Brindley Theatre and their recent appearance on ITV 1's Britain's got Talent', Stockton Heath Festival is proud to welcome this young and dramatic company worthy of any west end stage. They will perform for one night only in the 250 seater marquee, don't miss it!
Venue: The Festival Marquee, Alexandra Park, Stockton Heath.
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets for this event go on sale: 14th June at the Box Office
Price: £7.50 /over 65's & under 16's £6.50
Dr Jazz and the Cheshire Cats - Big Band Night
Venue: The Methodist Hall, Stockton Heath.
Time: 8.00
Tickets on sale:Festival Box Office/Pyramid Box Office
Price: £7.50/concessions £6.50
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Bridgewater Canal Boat Regatta Day Two
An informal boat gathering over the festival weekend. Boat owners come along and enjoy the festival atmosphere.
Venue:Thorn Marine, The Bridgewater Canal
Time: Weekend long event
Contact: sales@thornmarine.co.uk
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EVENTS - SATURDAY 12TH JULY 2008
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Venue: The Festival Marquee, Alexandra Park
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets go on sale: 14th June at the Box office Price: £6.00
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Arts and Crafts Market
Beautiful arts and crafts from around the northwest, including fabulous silver jewellery, beads, handcrafted stationery, knitwear, pottery, artwork and photography. Go on treat youself!!
Venue: Mill Common Marquee, Parkgate Road
Time: 10.00am - 6.00pm
Entry: Free
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Walking Day & Entertainment in the Park
11am Jo Jingles Pre-school movement and music sessions with Big Jo Jingles. Bring along your little ones, see weblink for more info.
2.00pm - Walking Day Procession.
4pm The Warrington Phoenix Drum and Trumpet Corps
4.30pm The Earl of Stamford Morris Dancers
Breakfast and Afternoon Bar-b-que by the Crazy Hog.
Main Venue: Alexandra Park & Mill Common
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Bridgewater Canal Boat Trips
An informal boat gathering over the festival weekend. Come along and take a look at the canal boats, experience a short boat trip along the canal in one of the Thorn Marine barges, meet Fudge the dog and feed the ducks!
Venue: Thorn Marine, The Bridgewater Canal
Time:Weekend long event
Contact: sales@thornmarine.co.uk
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HeadSpace Events presents - Altitude LIVE!
An under 18s indie/rock club night showcasing some of the best bands in the North West, backed up with killer tunes from our DJs. For latest news and upcoming events, check out www.myspace.com/altitudelive
Venue: Stockton Heath Methodist Hall
Time: 7.00 -10.00 pm
Entry: £3 in advance £4 on the door
Tickets: On Sale at 'I Love My Clothes'
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Jezebel's Alibi - Live Music
Live music and all day barbeque in aid of St Rocco's.
Venue: London Bridge Pub
Time: 3.00-5.00pm & 7.00-9.00pm
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EVENTS SUNDAY 13th JULY 2008
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Warrington Light Opera 'Songs for a Summer Evening'
Warrington Light Opera has been delighting audiences with their performances since 1970 and the renowned musial society will be singing favouraites form their past shows with even a little grand opera included!
Venue:The Festival Marquee, Alexandra Park, Stockton Heath.
Time: 7.45pm -
Tickets go on sale:14th June at the Box Office
Price: £7.50 / over 65's & under 16's £6.50
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Open Air Cinema & Hog Roast
'STARDUST' last years blockbuster won the public vote starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert de Niro, Sienna Miller plus cameos from Rick Gervais.
As the sun sets the large silver screen will light up with a short film followed by a main feature blockbuster. Bring a blanket and cushions to sit on and enjoy the show that we believe is the first ever cinema screening of its type in Warrington.
Also - Premiere of short film 'The most important Question' by Storm 56
Venue: Mill Lane Common, Parkgate Road, Stockton Heath.
Time: Sunset approx 9.30pm (arrive from 8.45 onwards)
Entry: Min £1 donation on door to next years Festival.
The Crazy Hog To accompany the cinema, there will be food and beverage on sale for cinema goers.
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Farmers Market In the Park
(Stall Holders Contact: market@stocktonheathfestival.co.uk)
Venue: Mill Common Marquee
Time: 10.00am - 3.30pm
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Presto Puppet Theatre - Aladdin
Britain's leading puppet masters bring us this lighthearted tale based on Arabian Nights. A host of amazing half life sized rod puppets gather together to present this fast moving tale for all ages.
Venue: Festival Marquee, Alexandra Park
Time: 11.00 am
Tickets go on sale:14th June at the Box Office
Price: £1.00
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Bridgewater Canal Boat Gathering Day Four
In association with Thorn Marine. Enjoy the boats that have gathered, take a short trip on a canal barge, buy an ice cream, feed the ducks and take a walk or boat trip along the canal and visit the allotment open day.
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Stockton Heath Allotments Open Day
Come long and look at the allotment, sample some really local produce and admire the scenery. Just a short walk from the village centre or catch a canal boat from Thorn Marine, London Bridge.
Venue:Stockton Heath Allotments, Red Lane.
Time:10am - 4.00pm
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Indian Sangam Musicians
Venue: Festival Marquee, Alexandra Park
Time: .2.30 pm
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Warrington Poets
Venue: Festival Marquee, Alexandra Park
Time: 4.30 am
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Festival of Praise
Bridgewater Churches Together communities, along with Warrington Consort are giving a Festival of Praise. The programme contains music, drama, readings and popular hymns for all to sing.
Venue:St Thomas's Church, Stockton Heath.
Time: 4.30
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The Heath - popular local band play at the Mull.
Venue:The Mulberry Tree Pub, Victoria Square
Time:See local press
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In August 2001 twenty invited musicians met and rehearsed togther and Wire Brass was born. Barely four months later the band won its first contest. Now in 2008 under the baton of Paul Andrews and the sponsorship of Bactiguard this exciting band has a worldwide reputation for excellence. See them raise the roof at the Festival marquee!! Bactiguard Wire Brass - 'Brass in the Park'