Town celebrates its Gingerbread
CROWDS flocked to Ormskirk Gingerbread Festival last Saturday. Both the Mayor of West Lancs, Cllr Liz Savage and the Town Crier declared the festival open.
Lots of family entertainment was on offer, a ukulele band played by the Clock Tower, the Community Choir sang in the Event Square and lots of fun was had watching the Lancashire Revels performing their Ormskirk-based play.
The magician puzzled the children with his tricks and the Tataika band turned up unexpectedly.
Attractions included clowns, jugglers, face-painters, vintage games and the Ormskirk Gingerbread Lady’s stall and, as one family said, “That’s our Saturday sorted for the kids.”
Located on the plinth, was a full-size gingerbread model to remind everyone that Ormskirk is famous for its gingerbread.
Similar full-size models will be located around the town, with one already in place to greet passengers at Ormskirk Railway Station and another will take pride of place on Wetherspoon’s balcony in the near future.
A spokesperson for the Ormskirk community partnership said: “It was good to see so many families turn up to support our Festival Day.
“One person wrote in to say what a great day it was and that he loved the happy atmosphere in the streets.
“It just goes to show that Ormskirk can still attract the crowds.
“Ormskirk Community Partnership would like to thank those who came to support our event, shops and businesses who provided Gingerbread goods and activities and sponsors including West Lancs Borough Council and Edge Hill University who provided the funding for our entertainers.”