Armed Forces Day event in Park

Reporter Jonathan White, Wistaston

A ‘Picnic in the Park for the Armed Forces’ event took place on Sunday 28^th June 2015 from 1pm to 9pm at Queens Park in Crewe. The event was organised by Creative Crewe http://www.creativecrewe.co.uk/ and Crewe Town Council http://www.crewetowncouncil.gov.uk/ in honour of current and ex-servicemen. A stage area hosted a number of choirs including Crewe Male Voice Choir, St Mary’s Rainbow Peace Choir and Funky Choir, along with performances from We Are Nomad, Gambler and The Start, plus a variety of dance performances. The Cat Community Radio provided the public address system. There were a number of local uniformed youth organisations in attendance including the Army Cadets, Boys Brigade and Scouts; along with The Royal British Legion, Creative Crewe and Special Olympics Cheshire East. There was also an inflatable slide, a carousel, a land train and all facilities within the Park were open to the public. Attendees were encouraged to bring a picnic and the event took place in hot, sunny weather and was enjoyed by several hundred people.