Details of Queen's visit to Orford Park on Thursday

1:47pm Monday 14th May 2012 in News

The Queen in Golden Square in 1979 The Queen in Golden Square in 1979

BOSSES at Warrington Borough Council have confirmed details of the visit of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh to town on Thursday.

They will be officially opening the newly named Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub as part of her tour of the regions.

She is expected to arrive mid morning from around 11am.

Here is a Q&A:

What time is the visit?

We expect the Royal party to arrive in Orford late morning (around 11am) on Thursday following their first engagement at Chester Zoo. The Royal party will be in Warrington for a relatively short time, around 40 minutes.

Immediately after our visit the Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh will be heading to Liverpool for a lunchtime tour of the Albert Docks.

Will there be any road closures on the day of the visit?

Just one, Jubilee Way (just off the A49) will be closed to traffic from 8am and some minor diversions will be in place. As the Royal party arrives in and departs the borough there will be a brief rolling road closure provided by the police, but all other roads are unaffected.

Please be aware that we are not able to confirm details of the Royal party's route(s) into/out of town as these are set by the Police.

Are there designated wheelchair areas and is there disabled parking available at the site?

Yes, both however are limited and on a strictly first come, first served basis.

Is there any public parking at Orford Park?

No, we have planned a great number of displays and activities at the site so there will be no public parking available at the site on the day.

Traffic cones will be out on surrounding residential streets on the day so it’s probably best to walk, get dropped off or take public transport.

We have arranged a special shuttle bus service to operate from the Market car park in the town centre, which will run twice every 20 minutes between 9am and 10.30am to Orford Park and from 1pm to 2pm on the return.

Will there be any seats for those with mobility issues?

There will be a small number of seats on the day; The Queen is touring the hub and the outdoor facilities as well so we can’t guarantee availability across the whole site.

Members of the public are however welcome to bring small, portable chairs if they wish.

Can I meet The Queen?

We have had to submit very detailed plans to the Palace along with a comprehensive guest list which have both been signed off, therefore no further changes or additions can be made at this time.

What will be happening on the day?

Community groups and children from nearby schools will be providing dance and sport displays, there will be a series of choirs and musical performances and much, much more.

After arriving The Queen will tour the grounds and the newly completed £30 million hub building, taking in the new café, library and learning spaces before officially opening it.

Can I have a look inside the hub building after the Royal Party has departed?

Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub opens its doors to the public from Friday onwards.

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Comments(39)

Nick Tessla says...
3:52pm Mon 14 May 12

40 minutes folk - for all that disruption. All that effort by schools and other community groups.

How much is the council spending on this 40 minutes, both in terms of additional cost and in man-hours diverted from other tasks?

What are the other costs to the taxpayer, outside the council's expenditure - including policing costs for this 40 minutes spent by this feudal anachronism, and her hangers on, in Warrington?

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old-codger says...
4:14pm Mon 14 May 12

What a sad life some people live, Moan Moan Moan, Anti royalists are more that welcome to emigrate if they dont like the system this country has had for over a thousand years. As for the cost, You cant measure the amount of happiness this visit will bring to the town because some people dont know what happiness is.

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Nick Tessla says...
4:31pm Mon 14 May 12

I would be equally critical if the same amount of effort and money was wasted on any other celebrity visiting the town.


Let's face it to most people that's all she is - a celebrity, a somewhat older and, I suspect, less musically talented substitute for an X-factor winner.

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Quecumber says...
4:31pm Mon 14 May 12

Well said old-codger. Let's all miserbly sit indoors and not celebrate anything in case it costs us money, time and effort. Bah, Humbug.

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Nick Tessla says...
4:33pm Mon 14 May 12

Or rather, because she is there though a genetic accident, because of whose chromosones she inherited, - an XX factor winner

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Coldstreamer says...
7:57pm Mon 14 May 12

There's several young men from warrington who have been laid to rest serving Queen & Country, also giving up their liberties so that other people in "Armchairs with computers" can spurt venom & critique without getting your fingers chopped off, if you dont like it "Go live in Cuba" ...... and get a taste of what "Republicanism / Communism" is all about. every breath you take has been earned, won or fought for by someone protecting these shores whilst serving the crown without asking for any "Payback" .....

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old-codger says...
9:25pm Mon 14 May 12

WELL BLOODY SAID Coldsreamer, Nobody laid down their life for Simon Cowel, I have served in H M Forces and am proud to have served Her Majesty. There are some right miserable armchair gits about who dont like others to enjoy a nice royal day out once every thirty years. Cuba is too good for them..

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Nick Tessla says...
7:40am Tue 15 May 12

It does amuse me how quickly feudalists have to resort to personal abuse, must reflect the weakness of their case.


The "go and love elsewhere" response is particuarly ludicrous - as is equating wanting a DEMOCRATICALLY elected and accountable head of state with communism.

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TheWifey291011 says...
9:25am Tue 15 May 12

My son is looking forward to the queen visiting as his class will be going to see/meet her. I am excited for him, I think it gives good publicity to the town also helps with tourism.

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woolstonman says...
9:51am Tue 15 May 12

Because the Queen and Duke are only going to Orford Park not many people will be able to see them. A town centre visit would of been much better. Although you wouldn't know that the Jubilee was on,because only five shops in the Mall have made an effort.

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Cleopatra says...
12:19pm Tue 15 May 12

Is there anything left of Orford Park as it used to be?

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HappyGilmore57 says...
1:35pm Tue 15 May 12

Oh stop your moaning. I think its quite nice that Her Maj is gracing our dreary town with her presence :-)

I am also grateful that we are getting an extra day off in June because of her too.

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tarasmum says...
3:01pm Tue 15 May 12

Bore off Nick Tessla. Long live our lovely Queen. I for one will certainly be making the effort to go and see her. She can't help what she was born into any more than you can help being a boring ****! God save the Queen and more power to her elbow !!! A lot of people will be very happy to see her.

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drunkennun says...
3:30pm Tue 15 May 12

maybe the money could be spent beter else where !

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Pooreastender says...
5:04pm Tue 15 May 12

Robert Mugabe was democratically elected, originally, and look what happened there.
Monarchy is much cheaper than a Presidential system.

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lk290480 says...
5:49pm Tue 15 May 12

@drunkennun , do you think the money should have been spent on spelling lessons ?

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Jelliphiish says...
7:12pm Tue 15 May 12

@nickT .. i can understand your position. it's easily picked up if you read the wrong kind of stuff.. i don't agree with you, mind. You're a troll and not really worth anything other than being pointed at as such..

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Nick Tessla says...
7:40pm Tue 15 May 12

Pooreastender wrote:
Robert Mugabe was democratically elected, originally, and look what happened there. Monarchy is much cheaper than a Presidential system.
Mugabe came to power in very different circumstances, a very different political and cultural background, than would face an elected head of state in the UK.


As for your comment about a presidential system being cheaper - that is patently untrue - try comparing the genuine cost of our monarchy with, for example the cost of the Irish and French presidency.

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Nick Tessla says...
7:44pm Tue 15 May 12

Jelliphiish wrote:
@nickT .. i can understand your position. it's easily picked up if you read the wrong kind of stuff.. i don't agree with you, mind. You're a troll and not really worth anything other than being pointed at as such..
Considering the personal comments made by some other people on thos thread - I reckon there are others far more deserving of the Troll description.

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Pooreastender says...
7:48am Wed 16 May 12

NickT. Try comparing the cost of the US Presidency, and stop cherry picking to suit your argument.
Mugabe was a "democratically" elected President, so I don't see your argument concerning culture etc.

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Nick Tessla says...
9:44am Wed 16 May 12

Pooreastender wrote:
NickT. Try comparing the cost of the US Presidency, and stop cherry picking to suit your argument. Mugabe was a "democratically
" elected President, so I don't see your argument concerning culture etc.
You made an absolute statement "Monarchy is a much cheaper than a presidential system " - not that some are cheaper. Therefore it is entirely valid to give, just two of the many, examples where the presidential system is cheaper to show that it is entirely possible, indeed probable, that an elected head of state would be cheaper.

Your comments about cherry picking are quite amusing considering your use of Mugabe as justification for our feudal head of state.

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Nick Tessla says...
9:53am Wed 16 May 12

Pooreastender wrote:
NickT. Try comparing the cost of the US Presidency, and stop cherry picking to suit your argument. Mugabe was a "democratically
" elected President, so I don't see your argument concerning culture etc.
It is a pity if you cannot differentiate Zimbabwe, its recent history of colonialism, minority rule and violence,with 21st century UK.

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old-codger says...
7:54pm Wed 16 May 12

Jelliphiish says...
7:12pm Tue 15 May 12

@nickT .. i can understand your position. it's easily picked up if you read the wrong kind of stuff.. i don't agree with you, mind. You're a troll and not really worth anything other than being pointed at as such..............
WELL SAID.. I think we are pandering to Nick Tessla,s need for an arguement, He isnt worth it, He suffers from A S D Syndrome therefore feels the need to be the centre of attention, Thats why he talks a load of crap.

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DomBres says...
8:00pm Wed 16 May 12

It's amusing to see an article inspiring comparisons between the Queen and Robert Mugabe.

Yes it will appear slightly disappointing to some that the Royal Party will be only be in Warrington for forty minutes, but when you consider the sheer amount of towns and cities the Queen is visiting and also take into account her age, I can only applaud HM for what is a phenomenal effort.

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twincan says...
8:24pm Wed 16 May 12

I would just like to say that Nick Tessla is entitled to his thoughts on the Queens visit without readers sending abuse. We do not all have to agree but we should be accepting of differences of opinion. Frankly I like the Queen but hope that she is the last of the line.

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old-codger says...
9:22pm Wed 16 May 12

Well she isnt the last in the line, But you can live in hope, Readers only send out abuse to people who abuse, If they are not dishing out abuse to other readers then they are dishing it out to her majesty, As an old soldier I wont stand for it neither will a lot of other like minded readers. If these people dont like the monarchy they shouldnt make insulting comments about her to people who do because it will not be tollerated.

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Electric100 says...
10:22pm Wed 16 May 12

Judging by the amount of time the council have recently spent tidying Winwick road up from Jubilee way to the M62 , one can assume she will be travelling down that road prior and after the visit to the Hub.

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Nick Tessla says...
9:15am Thu 17 May 12

old-codger wrote:
Well she isnt the last in the line, But you can live in hope, Readers only send out abuse to people who abuse, If they are not dishing out abuse to other readers then they are dishing it out to her majesty, As an old soldier I wont stand for it neither will a lot of other like minded readers. If these people dont like the monarchy they shouldnt make insulting comments about her to people who do because it will not be tollerated.
I regret it if you misinterpreted my description of her office as a feudal anachronism as being personal abuse aimed at Mrs Windsor as an individual.

It is the outdated institution I have problems with, not the individual. The personal qualities of the current holder of this undemocratic nonsense are irrelevant.

If the council and parliament were to appoint full-time scholars to translate their minutes into latin, and provide real-time interpretation into middle-english during meetings they may well be fine fellows - just not appropriate in a 21st Century democracy.

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smallscousefox says...
9:48am Thu 17 May 12

I'm appalled at the way a single comment on here escalates into a playground war!
Evidently Anti-Royalists(and yes...I am one) are not allowed an opinion then???
If someone can't make a valid point+voice an opinion without being attacked by the sycophantic Royalist mob,then there is indeed something wrong with this once civilised country!
People who are not articulate enough to have a reasoned debate without resorting to personal insults should maybe think twice about showing their ignorance....just saying...

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smallscousefox says...
11:03am Thu 17 May 12

As for the earlier comment..."Readers only send out abuse to people who abuse"....I think you will find that this is not strictly true...
they also dish out abuse when people's opinion's do not concur with theirs!
I suggest you live+let live+learn from the quote from Voltaire.....
“I do not agree with a word that you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it”....

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old-codger says...
7:30pm Thu 17 May 12

I have no problem with anti royalists, But when they refer to her majesty as mrs windsor and irrelavent or equal to an X factor winner then it becomes abuse. I,m sure if he wrote to her majesty she would refund the £6 a year it costs him to allow her to do her dutys.

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Nick Tessla says...
9:18am Fri 18 May 12

It's not abuse, just comment.

1) I do not regard her undemocratic position as legitimate so prefer to refer to her in the way I would a married woman (an alternative would be Ms Windsor, if you prefer)


2) In a true 21st century democracy the monarchy should be irrelevant

3) I believe in people's psyche she is equated with other celebrities - singers, footballers etc.

4) Rather than refunds perhaps ALL funding should be cut except for those who opt in to paying - feudalists argue that everyone loves the monarchy - let's test that through who is willing to pay.

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old-codger says...
9:28pm Fri 18 May 12

All you do is YAK YAK YAK, Your an attention seeker making comments that you know will get the replies flowing. Go see a quack. Your in a minority and you dont like it.

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old-codger says...
11:27pm Fri 18 May 12

Daily Telegraph.
A new poll shows that 80 per cent of Britons want to remain subjects of the Queen, with just 13 per cent in favour of living in a republic, the lowest proportion for at least 20 years.


As recently as 2005, almost twice as many people were in favour of replacing the Queen with a president.


The poll is proof that the “Kate effect” since last year’s Royal wedding, coupled with a sense of patriotism stirred by the Diamond Jubilee, has paid huge dividends for the Royal family.


Immediately before the Royal wedding, just 75 per cent of Britons supported the monarchy, but since then the Duchess of Cambridge has become a fully-fledged working member of the Royal family and the Queen has embarked on a hugely successful Jubilee tour of the country.


The figures are revealed in a poll by Ipsos MORI, which has been canvassing opinion on the same subject every year since 1993.

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Nick Tessla says...
10:43am Sat 19 May 12

Old-codger , you clearly really hate it when people dare to have an opinion that differs from yours. You have suggested , predictably for someone incapable of a sensible discussion, that I should move to another country.It is therefore ironic that you seem unhappy living in this nation, which allows free speech

I can assure you that there is no psychological illness known as DDWOS (Daring to disagree with Old-codger syndrome).

My views may or may not be in the minority (If they are without support why do you appear so paranoid about me expressing them?) If it is a minority view then it shares that with many causes that were championed by a minority but gained popular support and achieved change.

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old-codger says...
8:18pm Sun 20 May 12

I have no objections to free speach, What I object to is the verbal diarrhoea that comes out of your mouths whenever there is a subject on here that you dont agree with. There is no May be in a minority, You ARE in the minority, Therefore the majority of people are not interested in your verbalisms against her majesty that you so often remark about, You should be ashamed of yourself calling the queen these names after 60 years of devoted service. The crap that you spout makes decent people puke. There will be no change, Get used to it.

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old-codger says...
8:30pm Sun 20 May 12

Nick Tessla says...
10:43am Sat 19 May 12.
4) Rather than refunds perhaps ALL funding should be cut except for those who opt in to paying - feudalists argue that everyone loves the monarchy - let's test that through who is willing to pay..

You will do the same as the majority of people and pay up. I dont agree with subsidising half of europe but I dont get a say in the matter and nothing I say will change it. I dont agree with other things that I cant change or not contribute to but I dont come on here insulting the people concerned just because I dont agree with it. You are one of the most ignorant, arrogant, bombastic and insulting persons that I have ever come across.

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Nick Tessla says...
3:25pm Mon 21 May 12

If your last comment is true, then i suggest you get out more


:-) :-):-)


Love and Peace


Nick

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Nick Tessla says...
3:27pm Mon 21 May 12

Life's too short to respond to any more of your rants - bye.

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