THE annual Croft Carnival takes place tomorrow (Saturday) – and this year the event will have an Olympics theme.
There will be a variety of stalls and activities on the village playing field when the carnival officially opens at 1.30pm.
But before that, the carnival parade will start from The Plough Inn at 12 noon, with floats, bands and participants in fancy dress making their way through the village.
A number of road closures will be necessary to ensure the safe passage of the carnival parade through Croft to the playing field, where the Carnival will officially open at 1:30 pm.
There will be a large variety of stalls and activities with something for everybody to enjoy, including a falconry display, dance, music, children’s entertainer, rides and much more. The carnival concludes with the world-famous Egg Throwing Competition – weather permitting.).
Entry onto the field is by programme only, one per adult, and under 16 can enter free of charge. Although programmes have been available in advance, they will still be available at the gate for £3, cash only, on the day.
Road closures will be as follows:
Between the hours of 11:00 am and 12:15 pm:
Kenyon Lane Heath Road to Wilton Lane
Between the hours of 11.55am and 2.00pm, as required to allow for the safe passage of the parade:
Heath Lane Kenyon Lane to Lord Street
Sandy Lane Heath Lane to Mustard Lane
Mustard Lane Sandy Lane to Lord Street
Lord Street Mustard Lane to Smithy Brow
Smithy Lane Lord Street to New Lane
New Lane Smithy Lane to Spring Lane
Eaves Brow Road New Lane to Pasture Drive
Pasture Drive Eaves Brow Road to Gerrard Road
Gerrard Road Pasture Drive to Arkenshaw Road
Arkenshaw Road Gerrard Road to Oak Street
Oak Street Oak Street to Smithy Lane
Vehicular access to premises will only be permitted under the guidance of the organisers. Pedestrian and emergency routes will be maintained.
