NORTHWICH is bracing itself for another massive event this weekend when the Queen's Baton Relay passes through the town.
There will be a celebratory festival on Sunday (July 17) when the baton nears the end of its global tour ahead of the Commonwealth Games, which begin in Birmingham on July 28.
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The Queen’s Baton will arrive in the town at the Anderton Boat Lift, which will be closed to the public until 1pm for an official private event to welcome the batonbearers, including the conclusion of the Schools Baton Relay.
The tour itself begins at midday when a batonbearer carries the baton by boat down the 50ft lift to emerge onto the River Weaver. They will then sail along the river by boat, accompanied by a flotilla of paddle boarders and canoeists before disembarkeding at Winnington Swing Bridge and then travelling along Winnington Lane heading towards the town centre.
As it runs past Winnington Recreation Club, crowds can enjoy displays of bowls and cricket and sporting activities by local clubs and groups. Sport and leisure activities such as football, netball, boxing and more will take place on Winnington Lane Playing field and The Youth Service will entertain crowds as the baton runs past the Youth Club.
The baton then descends Winnington Hill in a Krazy Races soapbox to cross the river at Town Bridge, it will then be carried past Northwich Memorial Court where there will be dance displays.
Its penultimate leg in the journey will see it enter Witton Street where there will be further dance displays performed as the baton passes Northwich Library.
The tour concludes in Barons Quay to coincide with the Rotary’s free Sunday in the Park festival at Riverside Park where the batonbearers will take to the stage to complete this leg of its epic journey.
Timings
12 noon – Baton begins its journey down Anderton Boat Lift and onto the River Weaver (Anderton Boat Lift closed to the public until 1pm).
12:35pm – Back onto dry land at Winnington Swing Bridge (Barnton Bridge).
12:40pm – Heading past Winnington Rec/Garden Centre.
12:45pm – Continuing along Winnington Lane, past the playing fields.
12:55pm – Passes Winnington Youth Club ahead of its decent down Winnington Hill in the Krazy Kart.
1:00pm – Arrives at Town Bridge in the Krazy Kart and moves back on foot to go past Memorial Court.
1:10pm – In its final leg it will pass Northwich Library heading down Witton Street.
1:15pm – Conclusion at Riverside Park, Barons Quay with the Rotary Party in the Park.
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