2006 Festival


	*Northwich Festival*


	*Northwich Festival 2006* Every Year over the August Bank holiday weekend, the Moss Farm site hosts an annual ‘Festival of Sport’. Now called the *Northwich Festival* it is organised jointly by *Northwich Rugby Club, Vale Royal Borough Council, and Cheshire County Council. Not just a sporting event the Festival is a landmark event in the local calendar featuring not just sports events but entertainment for all the family. A full schedule of events is again planned for this year’s Festival which will take place between Friday 25th and Monday 28th August. Please find below an outline of the activities planned. A more detailed schedule will be provided here over the next few months. If you want information about the Festival, would like to take part or just help out, please contact Tim Pickering at tpickering@northwichrufc.co.uk* or call 07885 046499 *See you there!*

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	*2006 Festival Schedule* Here is the schedule for this year’s Festival. *New!* *- Download Festival flyer now* *here*

*Friday 25th August*	Day 1
*Grand Final of the* *“Song from the Heart of Cheshire”*	*8pm*
Singer songwriters will be opening the Northwich Festival with the final of “Songs From the Heart of Cheshire”. Over the 3 months leading up to the final, heats are held weekly to select the very best of north west talent. Entrants will have been performing in pubs and clubs across Cheshire giving the next chart topping hopefuls a stage for the vibrant music scene in the area. The event will also feature the talents of Carl Brent, the country’s leading comedy impressionist, as well as a panel of judges from the music industry. If you have talent and wish to enter, please phone John on *07834 518858* or visit *www.cheshireset.net*
*Saturday 26th August*	Day 2
*Women’s Rugby Tournament* *click for more details*	*12.00 am - 5.00 pm*
*‘The Reactions’* Classic 60’s, 70’s & 80’s sounds to rock away the night - Tickets £7	*8pm till late*
*Sunday 27th August*	Day 3
*Dancing Troupes & Children’s Rides*	*10am start*
*Fashion Show in the Marquee sponsored by Asda*
*Little Miss Northwich Festival* *- for more details call Dee on 01606 75759*	*1pm start*
*Bands and Disco in the Marquee -* *featuring ‘Republic of Struan’ & ‘Virus’ Tickets £4*	*6.30 pm start*
*Monday 28th August*	Day 4
*Car Boot Sale*	*8.00 am start*
*Craft Fair -* *click for booking form*	*9.00 am - 5.00 pm*
*Main Show*	*12.00 am*
*UK Strongman North* *click for entry form* *Word* or *pdf* *also see dedicated web site* *www.ukstrongman-north.co.uk*	*12.00 am*
*Punch Clinic Display* *Display of skills and techniques for stress relief in main arena*	*Around Lunchtime*
*Northwich’s Modified Car Show* 1st event of its type in Northwich in association with Hydra Systems, Vital Signs and RS Audio. *New!* Click here for Car show flyer - *here*	*10am till late*
*Tug of War Competition* Try to beat last years winners Northwich Rugby club, event open to sports clubs, local companies and pubs. Click here for **details, proceeds go to Spire paraplegics charity.**	*Around lunchtime*
*Club Night*	*6.00 pm*
Other events and activities during Monday include Bouncy Castles, Mr & Mrs Fitness Challenge, Tug of War, Face Painting, Salsa Dancing, Donkey Rides, Air Cadets, Fun Fair, Circus Skills Workshop, Tombola, Golf Range and lots more.


		*Ladies Rugby Tournament* The RFUW and Northwich Rugby Club are pleased to announce a Ladies 2006 Ten’s Championship. This will be open to all teams in the local area and beyond and will take place at Northwich Rugby Club, Moss Farm, Northwich on Saturday 26th August from 12am until approximately 5pm. Senior Competition This is a Senior Competition and there are spaces for 48 teams to battle to become the Rugby Ten’s Champions! That same evening there is entertainment from ‘The Reactions’ - see above. So for teams wishing to stay and enjoy entertainment and company of Northwich Rugby Club there are camping pitches available for players. Costs are included in the entry cost which is £50 per team. Entry for all participating players to ‘The Band’ booked that evening is also included in the entry fees. Registration To register for the event please complete and return an application form. You can download a copy in Word or Adobe format below. Places are limited and it’s first come first served, so get your entries in quickly. The closing date for entries is Friday 28th July 2006. Registration form (Word) *Registration form* Registration form (Adobe-pdf) *Registration form* Tournament Structure The tournament will be organised into a league structure with knockout games. Concluding with a main tournament winner, a Plate competition winner and ‘Best of the Rest’ competition. So there’s plenty of games for everyone. Further information For further information or news keep an eye out here on this website, or email Phil Clarke *PhilClarke@rfu.com* or telephone Yvonne Bradley on 07919 321064. For directions to Moss Farm *click here. Back to Festival Schedule*

	*Craft Fair* The craft fair will be on Monday 28th August from 9am until 5pm. It will be situated undercover in the main marquee. Single tables are £15 and double tables are £20. If you would like to participate please fill in a booking form and return with payment as soon as possible to :- Mrs S Blower 55 Alderley Rd Winnington Northwich CW8 4BS or call 01606 75894 Application forms can be downloaded here :- Booking form - *Word format* Booking form - *Adobe format* *Back to Festival Schedule*


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