Thousands flock to beach nativity event

Dec 22 2005

By Paula Owens, Crosby Herald

THOUSANDS of people flocked to Crosby beach for the nativity play 'Christmas in Another Place.' With Antony Gormley's 'Iron Men' as a backdrop, the beach was graced by a real life camel, donkey and a flock of sheep for the 45-minute play. The cast included Liz and Paul Masterson of Coronation Drive, Crosby, with their two-week old baby son George. The family trio played Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. Around 5,000 people attended the four performances and were serenaded by a choir of angels. Organiser and director Annie Spiers said: "It was wonderful. We wanted to do something on Crosby beach because the statues are amazing and the beach is so beautiful." Story continues ADVERTISEMENT The event was partially financed by Liverpool Culture Company and Sefton Council. Besides his beach appearances, two-humped Asian camel Callum made the most of his visit to Crosby. On Saturday afternoon he delighted shoppers by wandering around Crosby village posing for photographs with fans. * A 12-year-old partially-sighted boy from Crosby triggered a search involving police and coastguards after becoming separated from friends at Saturday ' s 4pm performance. The boy was found safe and well at an aunt's house in Crosby at around 9pm.

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