Celebrating 45 Years
The Cresset was officially opened on 22 March 1978 by HM Queen Elizabeth II, which means we’ve just turned 45!
To celebrate we’d like to invite you to join us for an afternoon on 20th August 2023. Our 45th Birthday celebration takes place from 11am-5pm and includes:
Live entertainment
On the main stage:
12.00pm – Opening Ceremony
12.30pm – Starlight Twirlettes
12.55pm – Gujarati Garba Group
1.45pm – Goldhay Arts
2.10pm – Young Actors Company
2.35pm – Bretton Community Choir
3.00pm – Shine
3.25pm – Elizabeth Boardman School of Dance
3.50pm – PODS – Sister Act
4.15pm – Cresset Panto – Class of 2022
Fun and Games
Including Face painting, bouncy castle, games, soft play, beatboxing workshops, a craft market and kids karaoke
Food and Drink
There’s FREE tea, coffee and Birthday Cake for everyone! Plus a licensed bar, and hot food available all day courtesy of The Fayre Spot
Get Involved
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We also need your help – in putting together the best visual history of The Cresset we can, we could certainly use your photos! So if you have any pictures, clippings or memories of The Cresset over the years then please get in touch! You can drop us a message on Facebook, or email marketing@cresset.co.uk Or just bring your photos with you on the day, we’ll be taking copies and creating some visual displays on the day, so come and get involved!
To start us off, here’s a selection of fantastic images from our big day, 22 March 1978. Do you recognise yourself or a relative? Let us know!
