Dear Friends,
For over a hundred years, the May blossom on the trees has heralded the start of the Alderley Edge Festival. This public display of the talents of our performers gives us the chance to marvel at the hard work that they are prepared to undertake in the pursuit of a perfect, unforgettable performance. There has been no Festival for the last two years, but this has given the opportunity for fresh faces to demonstrate their talents and entertain us. Again, something to lift our hearts and spirits. And we are delighted that our return coincides with Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
There have also been changes to the Festival Team, and I welcome wholeheartedly Amanda, our new Chair. Amanda and the rest of the committee have already shown an ability for hard work, dedication and an enthusiasm to make the Festival even more outstanding and inspire a wider appreciation of the arts. If they are to achieve their aims, they need your support. Support that is already freely given by the background team who unobtrusively transport and support the performers, layout the Halls before and after each session, and so much more. Not forgetting the dedication of the stewards and, most essentially, a large appreciative audience.
I feel most privileged to be part of the team.
Marie Grant
President, Alderley Edge Festival
