Rally call for organizations to register for the Royal Carnival of a community in Wigan

By Theresa C. Day Last updated Mar 24, 2022

On Friday June 3, Standish will host a grand ‘Best of British’ party at Thompson House Equestrian Center to mark 70 years of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s reign.

But the day begins at 1 p.m. with a procession through the streets, and now that organizers have obtained permission from the council to close some roads, they are appealing to local organizations to join them.

Businessman Martin Ainscough, who is overseeing the event, said: ‘Now is the time to shout out loud when we ask all kinds of community organisations, whether they are faith groups, theater amateur, scouts and guides and musical groups to join the parade.

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“We want to see some of them decorate floats – and if some are having difficulty getting vehicles I hope I can help them – but others may want to march as a group. We already have a few marching bands signed up, but there’s room for more and it would be great if some people wore fancy dress, whether it’s 50s outfits, circus performers or patriotic reds, whites and blues.

“We haven’t had a carnival in Standish for a long time so we want this one to be spectacular and memorable.”

Attendees would meet in the industrial area of Bradley Hall at noon on the big day.

Anyone wishing to get involved should email [email protected] or call the My Life reception on 01257 472900.

Carnival is not half for Standish.

A beer and food festival will run throughout the long weekend, starting Thursday evening and all based at Thompson House Farm. This evening will also see the ceremonial lighting of a Jubilee beacon. Free entry.

On Friday, June 3 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., the festival continues with beer and ales, a gin and prosecco bar, a cider and lager bar, and a pork roast. £5 entry.

That evening there will be live bands with a Best of British theme and guests can dance the night away in the indoor arena. £10 entry.

Saturday June 4 coincides with the Epsom Derby. From noon to 5pm, guests will be encouraged to dress up for a day at the races, join the Queen at Epsom on the big screen while enjoying a favorite drink and perhaps enjoying a punt. £10 entry.

From 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. there will be live bands with a popular Soul and Motown theme. Admission £15.

Sunday sees the Big Jubilee Lunch and the Beer Festival finale from noon to 5 p.m. There will be live music with a final night of the prom-style theme, bringing Great Britain to life with a picnic basket delivered to guest tables. Admission £10.

There will be a £20 all day super saver on Friday and all day Saturday so visitors can come and go.

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