Letter from Nantwich MP Edward Timpson
Office of Edward Timpson MP
House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA
0207 219 8027 | www.edwardtimpsonmp.com
When I became MP for Crewe and Nantwich one part of the job that I was looking forward to most was the chance to represent people that I know to be rightly proud of their area and its traditions.
One of the most memorable and impressive displays of this came when my wife and I had a great time at last year's Holly Holy Day and the re-enactment of the 1644 Battle of Nantwich. And since then I was kindly invited to become a patron of the event, which of course, I was delighted to accept.
Since the revival of Holly Holy Day in 1972, it has become much more than just a recreation of that famous battle. It is now a day not just for local people to enjoy, but also for people from across Cheshire and the UK to come to Nantwich, and see what all the fuss is about.
From what I can tell 2010's Holly Holy Day promises to be even bigger and better than last year, with a market, various performances and street entertainers spread across the town, as well as a safe area dedicated to children. It should be another fantastic day.
And not only is it an excuse to have a day out and celebrate a bit of our shared history, it will also hopefully provide a welcome boost to businesses in the area, who might otherwise be suffering from the post-Christmas slump.
The organisers have told me that this year they are particularly keen to expand the event, in an effort to attract as many visitors as possible, and really put Nantwich and Holly Holy Day on the map. And finally- just a word to say a big 'Thank You' to the Holly Holy Day Society, the Sealed Knot and to all the other volunteers whose hard work makes all the festivities possible, and to all the people of Nantwich and the local councils and businesses for supporting them.
