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PRESCOT CARNIVAL
THIS SUNDAY
12.00PM – 4.00PM
BROWNS FIELD, WOOD LANE

Come along for a fun day with lot’s of FREE activities to try.

Don’t forget to visit the Prescot Town Council stall for information on the Town Council, room hire, Love Prescot and to enter the Mayor of Prescot’s Charity Raffle. Some of the prizes on offer include:

Knowsley Safari Park – Family Entrance Ticket
M. Rays – full afternoon tea for two people
The Bard Micropub – £20 drinks voucher
MATE Productions – Treasure Island Family ticket
Poco Coffee Shop – Afternoon tea for three people
Station Coffee House – Afternoon tea for two people x 2 prizes
Tesco Prescot – biscuits, toys and various other items

Please note there will be no onsite parking.

Confirmation of the dates of the period for the exercise of public rights

Having read Mr Goodman’s article, it is undeniable that Prescot is hurting from the effects of the Central Government austerity policy as are many other areas. This Government’s austerity policy has led to some of the less palatable local policies such as the proposed sale of green spaces.

Prescot Town Council has worked hard with local residents to develop and propose an alternative plan that would retain the Town’s greenspaces. The loss of such a free public amenity is an extremely important issue and we hope that our alternatives are given consideration by Knowsley Council in any fourth-coming decisions regarding this subject.

It is however our opinion that Mr Goodman’s article has overlooked the many positive aspects of our town’s development and regeneration, such as the addition of the new Shakespeare North theatre which is a considerable investment and has already started to reinvigorate the Town. There is a positive feel in Prescot with new investment in other local amenities such as a Restaurant, Hotel, micro pub, new Fire and Police Station and public realm improvements which will complement our existing infrastructure.

For the record Prescot still has a Library and Museum in Prescot in a centrally located venue.

Prescot Town Council has recently worked with a host of partners including, Knowsley Council, to relaunch the ‘Love Prescot’ website which will showcase all that is great about our town, and we expect to launch this at the Annual Prescot Carnival on 24th June 2018.

Cllr Stephen Pimblett – Leader of Prescot Town Council

Prescot Prepares for Festival Season

Festival season is about to descend on Prescot, with a lineup of culture and entertainment culminating in the 10-day Prescot Festival of Music & the Arts.

Now in its 14th year, the festival makes an array of events—from art and poetry to jazz and classical music—accessible to everyone at affordable prices. This year’s programme opens on Friday 15 June with a journey through the history of swing with Swingshift Big Band.

But before then, the historic market town will step back in time with the Elizabethan Fayre on Saturday 2 June. Fun, food and live entertainment for all ages take place in the town centre between 11am and 4pm, with Pop-up Shakespeare, courtesy of MATE Productions, at 3pm.

The following week sees pirates invade Prescot, as Jim Hawkins, Long John Silver, Captain Flint and friends launch a swashbuckling adventure on the high seas, in MATE Productions’ imaginative staging of Treasure Island in Prescot’s Woodland Theatre.

Then the month of culture ends with 10 days of arts and music, courtesy of the Prescot Festival from Friday 15 to Sunday 24 June.

Taking place mostly in and around the 17th-century Prescot Parish Church, the Prescot Festival this year features such quality acts as Wingates Brass Band, musical theatre company BOST and Maghull Wind Orchestra, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

Tickets for all festival events are now on sale at Poco Coffee (30 Eccleston Street, Prescot, L34 5QJ) or online at www.prescotfestival.co.uk, where you can find out more about everything happening in Prescot this June.

2018 Prescot Festival Flyer

14th Annual Prescot Festival of Music & the Arts – Friday 15th to Sunday 24th June 2018

Highlights include:

Swingshift: ‘The Big Band Story’

Friday 15th June, 7.00pm (£8)

Prescot Parish Church, Church Street, Prescot. L34 1LA

The Festival opens in spectacular style with Swingshift Big Band and vocalist Corinne Andrew.  This toe-tappingly entertaining musical journey through the history of swing, from the 1930s to the present day, is not to be missed.  Enjoy a Cottom’s hot pot in the interval, included in the ticket price.

In Remembrance: 1918-2018

Saturday 16th June, 7.00pm (£5 – under 16s free if with an adult)

Prescot Parish Church, Church Street, Prescot. L34 1LA

The Prescot Festival Chorus assembles once again to commemorate 100 years since the end of World War One, with a performance of Fauré’s stirring Requiem and Cantique de Jean Racine in the first half.  James Luxton of Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral conducts.  The award-winning Haydock Male Voice Choir entertain in the second half with a diverse programme including popular wartime songs.

Songs from the Shows with BOST

Saturday 23rd June, 7.30pm (£6)

Whiston Town Hall, Old Colliery Road, Whiston. L35 3QX

One of the region’s finest musical theatre companies, these stunning Birkenhead-based performers are back at the Festival in our all-new venue.  Expect a spectacular line-up of tunes from all your favourite West End and Broadway shows.  Hot drinks and bar available.

Festival Finale with Maghull Wind Orchestra

Sunday 24th June, 7.30pm (£6 – under 16s free if with an adult)

Prescot Parish Church, Church Street, Prescot. L34 1LA

Our guests for the spirited conclusion to the Festival celebrate their 40th anniversary this year.  This outstanding community ensemble ends their Proms-style concert with patriotic favourites, including Jerusalem and Land of Hope & Glory.  Bring your flags or buy on on the night!

2018 Prescot Festival Flyer

Prescot Festival Box Office Ready to Go Live

Tickets for 10 days of arts and music in the historic town of Prescot go on sale from Tuesday, 1 May.

Audiences can look forward to songs from the shows, a journey through the history of swing and a special screening of Willy Russell’s Educating Rita among other events at the festival, now in its 14th year.

Organisers promise a festival that is both accessible and affordable.

“A Cottom’s hot pot supper is included in the opening night ticket price,” said Artistic Director Dr Robert Howard.

“Come along to our film, and tuck into a complimentary choc ice. Organ recital guests will be treated to wine and nibbles, and audiences for Wingates Brass Band can enjoy a traditional pasty in the interval.

“It’s about making every festival experience that little bit more special and, of course, providing value for money. Music and food in a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere make for a really memorable community occasion.”

The 14th Annual Prescot Festival of Music & the Arts runs from Friday 15 to Sunday 24 June in the historic Lancashire town of Prescot, Merseyside.

Tickets are on sale at Poco Coffee (30 Eccleston Street, L34 5QJ) or online at the official website, www.prescotfestival.co.uk

Last night Prescot Town Council unanimously agreed to submit this response to Knowsley Council’s proposal for the creation of a Green Space Trust that would require the sale of Brown’s Field to fund it’s activities.

This is the third such submission the Town Council have made in our continuing efforts to agree a mutually satisfactory way forward with KMBC that does not see the sale of our much valued parks and green spaces.

Knowsley Greenspace Trust – Response Apr 2018

Prescot has a rich tradition as a Town with a strong community, sometimes the efforts of particular individuals and groups stand out as being above and beyond that of a usual citizen. These groups and individuals are not always aware of the positive impact they can have, on both individuals and the wider community, and can go largely unsung for their actions.

In order to recognise these individuals and the positive contribution they make to the lives of others, the Town Council have introduced the Prescot Community Recognition Awards.

If there is somebody that you know, whom you believe has made a valuable difference, to you or the wider community in your area, please complete the nomination form below and return it to the Town Council by the 30th April 2018 or call in at the Town Hall to pick one up.

Nomination Form template 2018