It was a very hot and humid night, and I was in Fina in town for the official launch of the Macclesfield Chamber of Trade. I happened to bump into Jane from the Loop, who had been tempting me with news of a cultural festival for Macclesfield.
I was very excited about this...many of us Maxonians are a bit touchy about "Culture" ever since the Times article (which was completely unfounded and a load of tripe). Then she told me it was going to be called Barnaby.
I may be showing my ignorance here, but I'd never heard of the name before. Jane explained the history behind it, much of which is covered here.
Jane's got some amazing ideas - including turning Woolworths into a beach (!). I dare say it will have to start small and build up to that, but it would be great if we can start a festival in Macclesfield that will grow over the years and prove that Macclesfield can be a draw to the cultural tourists.
Welcome to my blog.
I was elected as Councillor for Macclesfield West in May 2008. I live in the centre of the ward with my Wife and Westie, and when I'm not a Councillor I'm a Scout Leader and I run a small consultancy business.
I'm equally at home cycling around the town as I am walking the dog up Shutlingsloe – Macclesfield is one of the few places that can provide this town and country balance.
This blog is intended to give the residents of Macclesfield West an insight into the work that I am doing on their behalf. This could be better services and facilities for children and young people, or perhaps trying to achieve a better plan for the Macclesfield Town Centre redevelopment. At all times I'm keen on reducing costs and keeping council tax as low as possible.
The blog is intended to be little lighthearted at times, perhaps irreverent but never irrelevant. You're encouraged to comment on each post and have your say - it's a great way to debate the issues of the day.
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4 comments:
Call yourself a "Maxonian" and you've never heard of Barnaby, shame on you.
I bet you've never heard of Macc Wakes either.
I'm a Gypsy really - nobody will have me.
Know about Wakes, but only because I was reading up about Barnaby.
Despite what that Macc Express article says:
1) The feast of St. Barnabas is in fact June 11, not June 22
2) St. Barnabas is not recognised by the Catholic Church [or any other official entity] as the patron saint of silk workers.
Don't believe everything you hear - from Maxonians or otherwise ;-)
One gipsy to another?
Don't believe everything you hear - from either G or Beckford ;-)
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