POULTON North councillors Diana Bennett and Graham Friend have offered their thanks to all the local volunteers, including Birchwood Lions, who marshalled Padgate Walking Day.
This was very much a last minute plea and without their willingness and commitment the event would not have been able to take place.
Cllr Bennett said: “In these changing and challenging times I find helps to look back at our heritage and traditions. It is interesting to note that according to the archives in Warrington Library the earliest record of Padgate Walking Day dates back to 1872 and Silcock’s Fair 1915.
“This year, the sun shone, the bands played and it was good to see so many children enjoying the walk just as much as I had as a child.”
Cllr Friend added: “As a council, we are committed to building stronger communities and I have promised to carefully consider the provision we offer all the walking days in and around Warrington to decide how best we can support these events in future years.”
All three Poulton North Councillors are keen to support all local community and residents groups in their many and varied initiatives.
Marching on - Padgate Walking Day
Councillors say “thanks” to walking day volunteers
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