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I went to the Roby festival yesterday-well part of it. I had a really good time. I didn't stay for long but it was really lovely seeing members of a community get together and enjoy themselves-it always is.
Here is the story I wrote about the occasion whcih didn't get a chance to make it to the paper.
LAUGHING over cups of tea and remembering times past a group of villagers celebrated its history as part of a week long festival.
The Roby Festival was kicked off last weekend and there are events lined up until Saturday when their Capital of Culture celebrations end with a gala and steam fayre.
On Tuesday the village hosted a heritage day where members of the community came together to enjoy tea, cakes, ice creams, market stalls, the town crier and rides on Dray horses.
Boards displaying the unique history of ancient Roby proved a popular talking point amongst those gathered.
Founder and Chair of Friends of Bowring Park, Audrey Wilson, who organised the festivities said: par “We thought the Capital of Culture year was a wonderful time to celebrate the fact that Roby has a lovely, vibrant and rich history.
“We thought we should do something to bring village life back to Roby especially as it has been wiped off the road atlas with its integration into Huyton.�
There was even a wishing well donated by Dave’s Handyman services.
A host of activities organised by the Friends of Bowring Park and the community from June 20-28 and include a flower festival in the park coach house from June 24-28; Roby heritage walks on June 25 and 27, and a five-a-side game in Bowring Park on June 26.
The week culminates with a Celebration Festival Gala on Saturday, June 28 in the park.
It will be attended by Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside Dame Lorna Muirhead and the Mayor and Mayoress of Knowsley.
Visit www.bowringpark.co.uk for more details.
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Audrey Wilson wrote...
It was great to meet Sam at Roby Village Festival. She was genuinely interested in our aims to celebrate this medieval village which was mentioned in the Domesday book.
It adjoins lovely Roby Station where the Duke of Wellington alighted in 1830 after William Huskisson's tragic and fatal accident with the famous Rocket. Only five minutes walk from Bowring Park (Roby Hall estate from 14c to 1907)- masses of local history for enthusiasts.
Lovely to see little Esmee and her cousin amongst the photographs, and Fred Sharpe with his lovely dray horses Daisy and Beauty. Friends of Bowring Park have booked Fred's team at our Galas ever since we saw a picture of them in the Liverpool Echo after they completed their services with Higsons.
We hope people will come along to our lovely Gala, always great family fun, but sadly no steam engines this year unless some-one reading this can help.
Telephone: 0151 482 1116 or email above.
Posted by: Audrey Wilson | June 26, 2008 12:08 AM