ASTBURY ST. MARY’S C.E. PRIMARY SCHOOL

Astbury May Day is the principal fund raising event of our school, as well as a cherished custom of our village community. Held each year, on the third Saturday in May, the children take part in a procession, in costume, through the village into church.  After a short service the parade continues to the Rectory grounds where the crowning of the new May Queen takes place.  This is followed by traditional may pole and country dancing, stalls, rides and attractions.

This year’s May Day will take place on Saturday 17^th May 2008 on the rectory garden.

We are very pleased to announce the following year 6 children were pulled out of the hat for the roles outlined below. Congratulations to them all.

May Queen 2008 - Charlotte Wilshaw

Attendants – Olivia Adeodu & Frances Watts

Crown Bearer – Luke Stuart

Sword Bearer – Tom Davies

Sceptre Bearer – Harry Gilfoyle

Pages new 2008 Queen – Matthew Stuart and Thomas Cooper

Pages retiring 2007 Queen –Lewis Scott, Ashley Barker and Joseph Richards