Town urged to come out for Queen's visit (From Warrington Guardian)
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Queen and Duke of Edinburgh to visit Warrington on May 17
11:34am Tuesday 8th May 2012 in News
The Queen's visit in 1968
THE people of Warrington are being urged to support the Queen’s visit to the town next week.
She will visit Orford Park on Thursday, May 17 to officially open the newly named Orford Jubilee Park.
Clr Terry O’Neill, leader of Warrington Borough Council, said: “The excitement is really building ahead of the Royal visit later this month and we hope as many people as possible come out to give her a warm Warrington welcome.
“It’s going to be a really special day that local people will remember for years to come."
On the day hundreds of children and young people from nearby schools will be providing old-time dance and sport displays and while a 1950s style street party will take place outside the new community cabin on site.
Crowds will be entertained by a series of choirs and musical performances around the park while some Marines will abseil off the roof of the hub building.
The Queen will tour the newly completed £30 million hub building, taking in the new café, library and learning spaces before officially opening it to the public.
The Duke of Edinburgh will then help school children bury a time capsule at the site.
From the following day, Friday, May 18 Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub will be open for business.
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Comments(9)
Nick Tessla
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6:39pm Tue 8 May 12
It has been said that the royal family are out of touch however they actually have a lot in common with many of the lower orders
Years, or even generations without a proper job
Live on big estates
Many of the kids grow up without both birth parents around
Chavs wear tracksuits without exercising - royals wear uniforms for branches of the armed forces they haven't actually served in.
moleogod
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7:00am Wed 9 May 12
Woolston_R_Us
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8:02pm Wed 9 May 12
I_don't_believe_it
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6:02pm Fri 11 May 12
Nick Tessla wrote:That's the first thing you've ever written that was worth reading, there's hope for you yet Nick 8/10 ;)
What is the cost (in total or per hour ) of this elderly couple's flying visit?
It has been said that the royal family are out of touch however they actually have a lot in common with many of the lower orders
Years, or even generations without a proper job
Live on big estates
Many of the kids grow up without both birth parents around
Chavs wear tracksuits without exercising - royals wear uniforms for branches of the armed forces they haven't actually served in.
albusbooth
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8:27pm Fri 11 May 12
callaghan
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11:47pm Fri 11 May 12
woolstonman
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8:47pm Sat 12 May 12
callaghan
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12:53pm Mon 14 May 12
MikeJT says...
12:04pm Tue 8 May 12