FUNERAL.
The Funeral will be at 1.35pm at Crewe Crematorium, Badger Avenue, Crewe CW1 2NA , just off road B5076 near junction with A532 in Crewe centre
Ordnance Survey map 118. Crewe centre is congested (lots of railway lines!) so watch out for road signs. There should be sufficient parking just inside the western entrance to the crematorium, especially if men can share cars where possible
At 1.25pm men are asked to assemble near the Eastern corner and form a procession, in kit and with bells, to follow the hearse for about 200yds up a slight slope.
The coffin will then be "Called in". After the funeral Stafford Morris Men will dance "Lord of the Dance". (This will also be sung during the funeral).
Seating is very limited and mainly reserved for family members (bring your own if necessary). There is standing room in a covered area where the service will be relayed.
WAKE/RECEPTION
From about 2.45pm to 6pm. will be in the Carlsberg Lounge at Crewe Alexandra Football Club, Gresty Road, Crewe CW2 6EB. Road number B5071
Tel: 01270 213014. There is a Free Car-park for guests behind the Pay & Display car park by the stadium on Gresty Road. Go through grey steel gates with sign CAFC .
If this is full you will have to Pay & Display! Refreshments including tea & coffee will be provided. There will also be a bar with some real ale available.
The room has seating areas plus a wooden dance floor. There will probably be two dance spots during the afternoon.
FLOWERS
There will be family flowers only, on the coffin.
DONATIONS
John thought that, in his capacity as the "Green Man" fool, donations if you wish, can be made to "The Woodland Trust" and sent to Oxleys or collected at the event.
TRAVEL
by train. Crewe station is just round the corner from Crewe Alex Football Stadium, with taxis to Crewe crematorium (about 15mins depending on traffic).
ACCOMMODATION
The Waverley Hotel 9 Pedley St, Crewe Tel: 01270 256223. A pleasant family hotel, reasonable rates near Crewe station. The Crewe Arms Hotel, Nantwich Road, Crewe Tel: 01270 213204 imposing building, reasonable rates, opposite Crewe station.
BELLRINGING
In memory of John , a quarter peal (45minutes) on six bells at Wybunbury Tower will be rung on Thursday 22nd March at about 6.30pm.
There will also be a full peal (3 hours) possibly on Saturday 31st (To be arranged. Please ring Barbara on 01270 841158)
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Oxley's Funeral Services, Cumberland House, Market Close, Crewe CW1 2NA. Tel: 01270 214009
Please let Peter Copley or Barbara know if you intend coming by 15th March if possible (for catering).
We would like to thank everyone for their kind messages at this very sad time for all.
Barbara Colbert and family
14 Main Road, Wybunbury, Nantwich CW5 7NA.
john.colbert [at] virgin.net
peter [at] copley5.freeserve.co.uk