Heywood Charities Fete and Parade

The winning team from Back O'th Moss in the walking section of Heywood Charities Fete with Deputy Mayor Mohammed Zaman and Deputy Mayoress Naaira Zaman

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People lined the streets and filled Queen’s Park for the annual Heywood Charities Fete and Parade on Sunday.

Led by Mayor Ian Duckworth, local MP Liz McInnes and councillors, the colourful parade began on Sefton Street next to the railway station at 1pm before winding its way to Queens Park.

Accrington Pipe Band was followed by local groups and organisations on floats and marching with Littleborough Brass Band and a samba band adding to the entertainment.

Once in the park, there were over 40 stalls, a fun fair and stage entertainment, including Mickey and Minnie Mouse, circus acts, Punch and Judy, Victorian organ, train rides and classic cars, Star Wars Storm Troopers, wood turners, owls and birds of prey.

Having a rich history dating back to the 1930s, Taking part this year were: Heywood Veterans Standard Bearers, Police Cadets, Hey Kids, Friends of Tourcoing, Bury Sea Cadets, Hopwood Park, Birch Farm Old Fashioned Ice Cream Car, Back of the Moss Group, Heywood Guides Groups Organisation, Roach Dymamo's Football, 3rd/4th Heywood Ravenscroft Scout Group, Blue Rose Float, Kats Dance Group, Church of Jesus Ministry, St Johns Scouts, World War Two Ambulance, Gemma Singleton Dance School, Rochdale Classic Car Club, Yearsley Anniversary Lorry, and Joe Sharp Lorry. 

Liz McInnes said "Great community spirit at Heywood Carnival, brilliant to see so many people there despite the rain. Congrats to all involved."

Adele Bridges, who walked in the parade, said: "What a wonderful day. So many lovely people turned out. I walked in the parade and had a wonderful afternoon. My little one really enjoyed the day too, lots of fun had and the rain didn't spoil it."

A representative of the fete committee commented: "Thanks to all who supported the Heywood Charities Fete, despite the weather it was a great turnout and the community spirit was fantastic."

The Heywood Charities Fete Committee are assisted by Heywood Lions, Rotary Club of Heywood, Joe Sharp Freight and Transport, Hopwood Park, Heywood Veterans, Heywood Town, Blue Rose Gifts, Sandon House and many others.

Money raised at the fete is then distributed between a number of charities throughout the upcoming year.