Campaigning for a Woodford Farewell Event

Local Conservatives have joined forces with local residents to campaign for a commemorative event when the Woodford Aerodrome closes its doors in 2012. The Woodford Airshows ran for 33 years, displaying different aircraft and drawing crowds of up to 100,000 people. Local Conservatives have argued that a farewell event should be held, to celebrate the history of the site and pay tribute to all who have worked there.

Conservative Parliamentary Candidates David Rutley (Macclesfield) and Ben Jeffreys (Cheadle) met with Woodford Councillor Bryan Leck and local resident Tom Newey to discuss the launch of a campaign internet site, www.woodfordfarewell2012.com.

Tom, a 19 year old Poynton resident has launched a Facebook page, which has already attracted nearly 1,000 members. He explained: “My grandad worked at BAE in the paint shop for over 20 years, and my dad still works there on the Nimrod. I remember going to the Air Displays and seeing some brilliant shows. We need to celebrate the history of Woodford one last time, before it’s lost forever.”

Ben Jeffreys, the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Cheadle, said "As a history teacher living in Bramhall, I have always been both interested in, and proud of, the history of our area. It would be a wonderful tribute to the Woodford Aerodrome's rich past, and to all who have worked there, if we can secure a farewell event in 2012”.

David Rutley, the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Macclesfield, added: “"I think that such an event would be a fitting farewell and a mark of respect to all the people who have worked at the Aerodrome and the huge contribution it has made over the decades. It would have great appeal to all those interested in the proud history of the Aerodrome".”