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APRIL 18th

AN EVENING OF BOXING APRIL 19th

COMEDY EVENING APRIL 20th APRIL 18th ‘LADIES DAY’

LUNCH AN EVENING OF BOXING

APRIL 21st APRIL TIE 19thBALL BLACK

COMEDY EVENING APRIL 20th

‘LADIES DAY’ LUNCH APRIL 21st

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ST. GEORGE’S DAY PARADE & FAMILY FUN DAY

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ST. GEORGE’S DAY PARADE & FAMILY FUN DAY

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“Last year’s St. George’s Day This year it will be bigger and Another aim of the festival is to help build the profile of Lytham and the Fylde in general which will in time help support all the local businesses in the area but notably the shopkeepers, pub landlords and restaurant owners whose very livelihood depends on people visiting the town.

Events such as this and Lytham Proms can only help to enhance the town’s image and raise that profile, so we hope the whole business community will come together and get behind the event.

In particular we want to see all the shops and streets decked out in red and white. This year we are running a special competition for shop owners, be they clothes, charity, cafes, restaurants or pubs, by challenging them to put on the best display of “Englishness” they can.

David Haythornthwaite The competition, which will be judged by Festival President, Councillor Susan Fazackerley Deputy Leader & Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture on for England and St George Saturday 21 April, will have a prize of £500 for This year sees the Festival enter its fourth year the winner, £250 for second and £100 for third and the event continues to grow. One of the place. So get those creative juices flowing and particular difficulties associated with running an let’s see what we all can do. annual St George’s Day Festival is the fact that every year April 23rd falls on a different day of the week. This makes it enormously difficult Lastly, but not least, our third aim is raising especially when, as on this year, it falls on a money for charity; our three charities being ABF, The Soldiers’ Charity who receive 50% of Monday. everything we raise, Donna’s Dream House in A key aim of the Festival is to have St George’s Blackpool who get 25% and Park View 4 U, right Day enshrined as a national holiday and our here in Lytham, who receive the final 25%. The preference would be for it to either replace May week long events are wide and varied and Day or be the third Monday in April every year. designed to appeal to all ages, tastes and wallets.

Festival was a big success. hopefully even better.”

It all kicks off on Wednesday 18th on Lytham Green in our magnificent marquee with an evening of boxing where you can get close up to the action while enjoying delicious fish and chips supplied by a well known local chippy! Thursday sees the return of the popular Comedy Evening and once again Phil Walker will be showcasing some of the North West’s top talent included in the price is

“Maureen Powell’s” famous Lancashire Hotpot supper.

On Friday we have our spectacular “Ladies Day” lunch, the theme this year is the “swinging sixties”. You will be entertained in five star surroundings by a variety of well known local entertainers starting at 12.30 with a welcome glass of champagne followed by a sumptuous four course lunch from Paul Rowley (see website for details www.april23.co.uk), and then dancing to live music throughout the afternoon. This is an afternoon not to be missed by the gentlemen!

There is also a chance for the best dressed friends or couple to win a weekend for two in London.

fabulous Harlequin Band.

Saturday sees us move to the highlight of the weekend, the extremely popular and prestigious Black Tie Ball where you can dance the night away under the stars until 1.00 am.

Starting at 7.00pm with the Beating of the Retreat by the Band of the Kings Division and then singing led by Katie Spitfire – this is a night for all true patriots, before dancing to the

Following on from this will be music in The Square performed by various bands before moving across the road to Lytham Green, the stage for our Family Fun Day. With events for all the family this is the finale of the five day event so why not come out and join in the fun.

Sunday begins with the raising of the flag at Charlie’s Mast and then our annual St George’s Day Parade through the streets of Lytham. This year promises to be better than ever with marching bands, clog dancers and the like. This is a great chance for all the community to take part.

There are four different classes you can enter: Best Float, Best Walking Group, Best Individual and Best English Classic Car. The winners will receive £500, with the runner up in each class getting £250 and third place collecting £100. So let’s all get out and make a great effort. The theme for all is of course, England, and St George’s Day.

4th Annual Lytham St. Annes St. George’s Day Celebrations

What’s On.. Festival Week April 2012 18th - An Evening of Boxing

£25

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Tickets £27.50 - Table 10 - £250

New for this year, the evening will showcase some of the area’s top local boxers and with an expected eight bouts planned, there should be action for all. The doors open at 7.00pm with a free pint of local ale and then later on a delicious fish and chip supper from a well known local chippy, all of which is included in the price.

19th - Comedy Evening

£25

Tickets £25.00 With your host Phil Walker

The return of the popular Comedy Evening and once again Phil Walker will be showcasing some of the North West’s top talent; Phil Ellis, Martin Mor and Steve Royle. Included in the price is “Maureen Powell’s” famous Lancashire Hotpot supper and a FREE pint on arrival!

20th - St. George’s Tickets £55.00 “Ladies Day” Lunch £50 Table 10 -£500 FROM

Gentlemen don’t miss this one! A spectacular afternoon starting at 12.30 when the doors open you will receive a welcome glass of champagne and be entertained by the George Formby Tribute Band and the never ageing Houghton Weavers. We then sit down for a fabulous four course lunch provided by Rowleys of Lytham.

Community sing with Katie Spitfire which will get the afternoon in full swing, before local stars Tazz and the Ian Hooper Band are on until 6pm.

21st - Black Tie Ball

£70

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Tickets £75.00 - Table 10 - £700

The extremely popular and prestigious Black Tie Ball where you can dance the night away under the stars until 1.00 am. Starting at 7.00pm with the Beating of the Retreat by the Band of the Kings Division followed by communal singing led by Katie Spitfire – this is a night for all true patriots. The night then continues with dancing to the fabulous Harlequin Band.

22nd - St. George’s Parade & Family Fun Day Tickets £3.00 - Children Free!

KIDS FREE ADULTS £3.00

Starting with the flag raising ceremony at Charlie’s Mast, followed by a spectacular parade through the streets of Lytham. Prizes for ‘Best Antique British Built Car’, ‘Best Turned out School/Church’, ‘Best Individual Fancy Dress’, Best Walking Group’ and ‘Best Float’. Then come along to the Family Fun Day, celebrating all things English.

Including fairground rides, vintage cars, performances from local schools, refreshments & much more!

OVER £4,000 WORTH OF PRIZES TO BE WON!

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