STANDISH VOICE
Merry Christmas!
Welcome to the 5th Standish Christmas Market!
WearedelightedtostageStandishChristmasMarketagain,bringing togethereveryoneacrossthevillagetocelebrateafterhavingto postponeittwiceduetoCOVID19.
WewantedtomaketheMarketbiggerandbetterandwe’vebeenableto includeStandishCommunityCentreasoneofourindoorstallspacesforthe firsttime.StandishSocialClubisjoininginthefunwithliveentertainment, andChristmaskaraokereturnstoStandishUnityClub Therearechildren’sactivitiesandSanta’sGrotto(nowsoldout) inthelibraryandTopGradestuitionishavingfamilyboardgames atitsCrossStreetbase.TheLivingNativityreturns atStandish MethodistChurchcarpark–andwatchoutforourChristmas elves,listenoutforProspectBrassBand,andenjoythefestive artinstallations.Seemap:pages4and5.
Wealsohavealongerlineupoffantastic,freeentertainmentonourlivestage ontheParishHallcarpark,introducedbyourhostChrisBoyle.Settimes: page5.Pleasebuyadrinkintherefreshmenttentnexttothelivestage.We nowhavereusablemulledwinecups.YoucanbuyadrinkintheRefreshment Tentnexttothelivestage thisyearwithreusablemulledwinecupsBuyone (just£1)withyourfirstmulledwine,bringitbackforarefill,thentakeithome ordonateitbacktotheMarket. Don'tforgettogoonourPolarBearTrailroundourvillageshops pickupa mapatourstallonCrossStreet.AndremembertobuyyourMarketraffle tickets prizesdonatedbyourwonderfullocalbusinessesareonpage5. Hugethankstooursponsorswhoappearthroughoutthisprogrammeandour traders(seepage8),andthelovelyStandishChristmasMarketorganising committee:KathyRobertson,IanTrafford,PaulOgden,DianeGore,Judith Atherton,SarahDjali,ClaireCallaghan,ChristineCrossan,CllrDebbie Parkinson,HeidiLipscome,EmmaPerry,RichardPerry,SteveIddon,Jacqui HoughtonandRenEllery.Also,thankstothemainStandishVoice committee,especiallyTreasurerKarenBliss. Morethank-yousareonpage8–sorryifwehavemissedyou off! alongwithalistofourtraders. Butmostofall fromStandishVoice thankstoYOUfor coming!Wehopeyouhaveawonderfulday!
Attractions 10 11 11 Live Stage Marquee Indoor stalls Drinks Marquee Indoor stalls Indoor stalls and Living Nativity Standish Social Club Christmas Karaoke Outdoor Market Food Stalls and Marquee Santa’s Grotto & Family Entertainment Unity Club Cross Street Market Place Community Centre Standish Library Live entertainment Methodist Church Santa Trail Start Cross Street stall Parish Hall Car Park Parish Hall Car Park St Wilfrid’s Parish Hall 6 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Stage times
11am Wigan Ukuele Band 11.50am
Live Stage Host Chris Boyle Susan Hayes Vocalists 12:15am Wood Fold Primary School Choir 12:40pm
St Marie’s Primary School Choir 1:25pm
Local Vocal Adult Choir 2pm
Wigan Youth Zone Performers 2:40pm
Ex’s and Ho’s 3:30pm Scott Peach 4:20pm Calvin Snape 5:15pm Stolen Goodz 5:50pm
Last Chance Rockers 6:45pm Decree 7:45pm
Neil Dunlop
Raffle prizes
Standish Styling Opticians, voucher (£200); Gerrard Specialist Cleaning, voucher (£100); Copper Vines, Prosecco Afternoon Tea for 2 + vouchers (£152); Simply Beautiful, voucher (£50); Harwoods, chocolate class (£50); La Mama’s, voucher (£25); Changing Rooms, voucher (£20); Village Hair, free cut and blow; Time For Me, gift; Uncle Joe’s Hamper; Wigan RLFC Family Ticket; Potters Bar, bottle of gin; House of Commons Whisky; Barbara’s, voucher; Interior Designs, Gift Bag.
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NRB Chartered Accountants are delighted to continue our support of Standish Christmas Market. Merry Christmas! THANK YOU TO OUR SILVER SPONSORS T: +44 (0)1942 242245 E: accounts@nrb.co.uk - 1st Floor, Waterside House, Waterside Drive, Wigan WN3 5AZ Leading the way for trusted accountancy, tax and business advisory advice for over 75 years
SPONSORS re offering: Fre eSpa gifts available to buy
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THANK YOU TO OUR BRONZE SPONSORS
This year’s amazing traders...
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The Albion Cuckoo Gin A Perfect Gift Angel & Acorn Boutique with Nylara Knits Blanket Box Bumbleton Kids Wear - Cake Loves Cake - Candle Cat Children’s Wooden Toys and Country horseshoes Daisygemboutique Distinctive Designs Dollypegpug Crafts Elaine's Decoupage Crafts Fairies Cupcake Creations Forever Living Girls With Glitz It's Unique Keepsake Alley Kiss My Pixie Livvy Loves Handmade Gifts Midlancs Sac Paper Posies by Helen Perfect Therapies Pippa's Sewing Room Pretty Little Knits Real Gemstone Jewellery Ren and Thread Saunte Luxe Scents Serendipity Sukimoo Sea Glass Art The Craft Corner and Cotton King Crafts Standish Voice Schokokuss Chocolate Kisses Simply Beautiful Northern Greyhound Rescue Do Me A Flavour Fudge Utility Warehouse Pyro Art Craft My Life Costco Wholesale limited Cross Street Arts - Standish Sweet Box - Simply Beeutiful Honey - Be Well - Mythical Goods and More - Teacup Ride Bratwurst and Burgers Donuts and Sweets Carvery Daisy Catering Crepes The Hot Chocolate Hut Flying Pig Pizza Company Siam House Pepe Luis Paellas Stubborn Rhino Coffee. We would like to thank everyone who has helped to stage this year’s event, including the residents and businesses of Cross Street, Market Place and Church Street, our sponsors and all the businesses who have given a raffle prize, Wigan Council, Standish Aldi, Chris Boyle and the live stage entertainers who give their time and talent for free, the Rev Andrew Holliday, the bell ringers and all at St Wilfrid’s Church, Standish Methodist Church, St Marie’s Church & Wood Fold School for use of car parks, The Globe pub for use of their room, Neil Dunlop for the karaoke, and Standish councillors Judith Atherton, Debbie Parkinson and Ray Whittingham for Brighter Borough funding. Also, Prospect Brass Band and Cross Street Arts. We would also like to thank our wonderful volunteers, too numerous to mention, who work on the day from 6am to 9pm, and during the day before and after, to stage the Market. Without you, this event could not be held.