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Hundreds enjoy Wistaston annual Duck and Model Boat races!

Hundreds enjoy Wistaston annual Duck and Model Boat races!

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of villagers turned out in force to enjoy Wistaston’s annual Duck Race and Children’s model boat race.

The 26th ‘Annual Community Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race’ took place at the Joey the Swan parkland area, and organised by volunteers from Wistaston Community Council village events team and Wistaston Memorial Hall.

September 11, 2023
Wistaston Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race 2023

Wistaston Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race 2023

By Jonathan White
The annual Wistaston ‘Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race’ takes place on Saturday September 9 at the Joey the Swan parkland area.

The stalls and fun games open from 1pm. Admission to the event is free.

August 27, 2023
Britain in Bloom judges inspect Wistaston village

Britain in Bloom judges inspect Wistaston village

By Jonathan White
Britain in Bloom judges from The Royal Horticultural Society toured Wistaston to judge the village in the Town category of the Britain in Bloom 2023 UK Finals.

Two judges met chairman of Wistaston Parish Council John Moore and members of the Wistaston in Bloom group and Wistaston Conservation Group.

August 12, 2023
Connect With Crewe events run by Cheshire Wildlife Trust

Connect With Crewe events run by Cheshire Wildlife Trust

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is to run a “Connect with Crewe” series of themed events in Wistaston and Crewe parks between October and January.

The four nature inspired themes are Crafts, Photography, Helping Nature and Wellbeing.

November 4, 2022
Wistaston ‘Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race’ returns after pandemic

Wistaston ‘Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race’ returns after pandemic

By Jonathan White
The 25th Community Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race made its return to Joey the Swan recreation ground in Wistaston.

The event was opened by Wistaston Rose Queen Emily Edge. The 11-year-old was crowned by Revd Mike Turnbull at St Mary’s Church, Wistaston in June.

September 12, 2022
Wistaston Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race returns

Wistaston Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race returns

By Jonathan White
The annual Wistaston ‘Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race’ makes a welcome return after the pandemic.

The event is scheduled for Saturday September 10 at the Joey the Swan recreation ground in Wistaston.

August 11, 2022
Wistaston artist named “Local Legend” award winner

Wistaston artist named “Local Legend” award winner

A Wistaston artist who donated a sculpture to her village has been named as the latest “Local Legend” winners by The Cat FM.

Sandie Wilson received her “Baked by Gill” Cat Cake and Local Legend certificate from presenter David Foulkes.

April 5, 2021
Wistaston resident donates outdoor sculpture to village

Wistaston resident donates outdoor sculpture to village

By Jonathan White
A kind-hearted Wistaston resident has donated a chainsaw art sculpture she produced to the village so it can be enjoyed by the community.

Sandie Wilson, 61, handed over the 25-inch tall oak sculpture of an owl which has been placed on a plinth in Joey the Swan recreation ground in Wistaston by the Wistaston Conservation Group.

March 1, 2021
Storm drain “pollution” killing Wistaston Brook wildlife, fear residents

Storm drain “pollution” killing Wistaston Brook wildlife, fear residents

By Jonathan White
Wistaston residents fear polluting waste from a storm drain at Wistaston Brook is killing wildlife and causing “vile” odours in the area.

The storm drain has been flooding the brook which runs along the popular Joey the Swan recreation ground, where families go for exercise and walking dogs.

February 18, 2021
FEATURE: Joey the Swan – fascinating history of Wistaston’s park

FEATURE: Joey the Swan – fascinating history of Wistaston’s park

The Joey the Swan recreation ground in Wistaston is named after an adult male cob swan that lived there in the 1930s.

In the 1930s a pair of swans – a cob and a pen – took up permanent residence on a pond or ‘stew’, opposite the Wistaston Hall.

December 31, 2020
Wistaston Church Lane pupils launch mascot into space!

Wistaston Church Lane pupils launch mascot into space!

Pupils at Wistaston Church Lane Academy were over the moon when they sent their mascot, Joey the Swan, into space!

The whole school has been studying “Space” as a cross-curricular theme this term.

March 18, 2020
825 plastic ducks race at annual Wistaston community event

825 plastic ducks race at annual Wistaston community event

Hundreds of plastic ducks raced each other in Wistaston at the annnual “Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race” event.

Villagers gathered at the Joey the Swan Recreation ground for the event which was organised by members of the Wistaston Community Council.

September 11, 2019
Wistaston “Duck and Model Boat Race” to be staged September 7

Wistaston “Duck and Model Boat Race” to be staged September 7

The annual Wistaston ‘Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race’ takes place this Saturday September 7.

The event will take place at the Joey the Swan recreation ground, Wistaston.

September 3, 2019