Villagers turned out in force to enjoy the 37th annual Wistaston Fireworks Display.
The event included children’s best pumpkin and best fancy dress competitions at the Park Drive/Church Lane junction.
There was a procession led by bagpiper Reg Flower to the Eric Swan Sports Ground off Church Lane for the display.
Organisers believe up to 1,000 people attended the event.
Winners of the children’s best pumpkin competition, judged Eileen Bamber, were:
1st Prize Jacob Edwards
2nd Prize Lewis Rossiter
3rd Prize James & Zoe Knox
Results of the children’s best fancy dress competition were:
1st prize Ben Michael
2nd prize Emily Hulme
3rd prize Fabio Cura
Crewe and Nantwich community radio station RedShift Radio set up and staffed the PA system before the fireworks and played music during the display which was organised by professional fireworks specialist Comet Fireworks
The grand finale was a firework spectacular to the song “Let It Go” from the Disney movie, Frozen.
The 35th South West Cheshire, Wistaston Scout Group served hot and cold drinks and food during the event, while Wistaston Community Council members sold candyfloss and ‘Stevo’s Glows’ sold children’s flashing novelties.
The event was organised by the Wistaston Community Council and jointly funded by Wistaston Community Council, Wistaston Parish Council and PA4You Ltd.
Dane Chaplow, chairman of Wistaston Community Council, said: “The children’s competitions were very well supported.
“The large procession went like a charm and very few motorists were held up. They arrived at the Eric Swan Sports Ground on time, where the Scouts were already serving hotdogs, hamburgers, soup, coffee and tea to the large crowd.
“RedShift Radio once again provided excellent music and Comet Fireworks provided a fantastic display. It was a best ever turnout, and a perfect evening for a firework spectacular.
“We thank our supporters and volunteers for their help and the public for supporting us so well at this annual event.”
Wistaston Community Council requires new members to help organise next year’s display, as well as other Wistaston-based events such as the summer fete, flower and produce show and Christmas concerts.
Visit http://www.wistastoncommunity.co.uk for further information.
(pics by Jonathan White)
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