Nantwich jubilee beacon celebrations

Hundreds of Nantwich children, teachers and parents crammed into the town square to mark the start of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

They danced and sang to music, listened to speeches by dignitaries and watched as a special floral beacon was lit up.

Despite the damp conditions, the event was well attended and organisers hailed it a triumph for everyone involved.

Nantwich Mayor Cllr Graham Fenton, MP Edward Timpson and the Queen’s Cheshire representative Lord Lieutenant David Briggs were among those attending.

Children from eight primary schools in the town – including Weaver Primary, Stapeley Broad Lane, Pear Tree, Wyche, Highfields, Millfields, and St Anne’s – danced and waved Union Jack flags to brighten up the occasion.

And the only two “Elizabeths” among the children – Libby and Betty, pupils of Pear Tree – were chosen to help light the beacon.

Doug Butterill, of Nantwich in Bloom, and his wife Penny, a Nantwich Town councillor, were instrumental in organising the event.

Cllr Fenton said: “It’s fantastic to see. There’s been a real buzz in the town with the music and the children, a great atmosphere. There’s a real sense of the community coming together. I congratulate Doug and Penny for their hard work on this.”

Mr Timpson added: “It’s great to see children from seven or eight schools make the effort and joining in, creating a real buzz.

“I know having  been to some of the schools in the last few months that they are really embracing the whole Jubilee event.

“It engenders a sense of togetherness, bringing the town together.

“On the back of the Olympic Torch, Crewe Alex winning at Wembley, Nantwich Town winning the Cheshire Cup, it’s a real filip for the region.”

Lord Lieutenant David Briggs said: “It’s fantastic to see so many people enjoying themselves and the enthusiasm there is for the Jubilee celebrations throughout the county.

“It has been quite extraordinary, and really shows the affection in which the Queen is held.”

Music at the event was provided by members of The Cat community radio station.

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