Mawdesley Walking Day & Tea Party 2022

9th of March, 2022

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The Mawdesley with Bispham Tea Party Committee are delighted to announce the return of Walking Day and the Tea Party celebrations for 2022, which we think is fantastic news after the event could not take part for the last two years, and particularly in this year of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

For those of you who are new to the village, Walking Day falls on the second Saturday in July and commences with a short service at St. Peter’s Church before a procession makes its way from the church down to The Eagle & Child, accompanied by a brass band, morris dancers and brightly decorated floats. After a short refreshment break, the procession returns back to Mawdesley, making its way along High Street, New Street and Hall Lane (perhaps with another refreshment break at the Red Lion!) before turning at Stocks Hall and then back to Rectory Field for lashings of high tea in the marquee and an evening party to talk about for many months thereafter!

The Tea Party nearly folded 30 years ago but the willingness of a group of young people back then thought otherwise and re-established it and others have allied themselves to its continuance ever since. It is now time for a new generation to help keep the tradition alive. The Tea Party is the envy of many villages in our area, combining in a traditional way, both a walk of witness and celebration of our community and is one of the finest of the events of the summer in Mawdesley (and there is a great deal of competition!)

The committee would love to hear of any offers of help and support from anyone who can help in any way.

In particular, more banner carriers are wanted following the sad passing of Chris Lyon, although I know his sons are all keen to carry on their dad’s proud tradition.

If you think you can help in any way, please drop an email to David Reynolds at [email protected]