What’s on in Congleton!

Dates for your Diary

DECEMBER

FROM TUESDAY 5^TH JUNE 2018

Congleton Museum EXHIBITION ‘A THOROUGHLY MODERN WOMAN’ – ELIZABETH WOLSTENHOLME ELMY. Congleton Campaigner for Women’s Rights, a major figure in the Suffrage movement and worked closely with the Pankhurst’s and Millicent Fawcett. She was involved in setting up a rigorous system of education for girls that would allow them eventually to attend University and it was as Headmistress of a school in Moody Hall that she first came to Congleton in 1867. Exhibition at Congleton Museum, Market Square, CW12 1ET. Tel: 01260 276360.

TUESDAY 27^th NOVEMBER – SUNDAY 2^ND DECEMBER; TUESDAY 4^TH – SUNDAY 9^TH

FRIDAY 14^TH – SUNDAY 16^TH, FRIDAY 21^ST – SUNDAY 23^RD DECEMBER

Tatton Park ‘FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD’ at Tatton Park, Knutsford, WA16 6QN. The Mansion will be decorated throughout with special lighting and seasonal music from the grandeur of the State Rooms through to the Servants Quarters, with a special festive treat awaiting you at the end! Mansion open 11.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. (last admission 3.00 p.m.). Admission prices £10.00 (Adults), £6.00 (Children 4-15 years)), Mansion entry prices also apply to National Trust members, and car park charges apply £7.00 per car. For further details Tel: 01625 374400 or go to www.tattonpark.org.uk

SATURDAYS 1^ST, 8^TH, 15^TH, & 22^ND; SUNDAYS 2^ND, 9^TH, 16^TH, & 23^RD DECEMBER

Tatton Park FATHER CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM – Tatton Park, Knutsford, WA16 6QN. From 11.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. (last entry 3.00 p.m.). Join Father Christmas and his favourite farmyard animals plus his Reindeer Prancer & Dancer. Brass Bands, Carol Singers, Children’s Entertainers, Nativity scene with the Farm Animals and Donkeys Frosty and Huw. Special Admission price to the Farm £7.00 Adults & £6.50 Children (includes a small gift from Father Christmas), National Trust members pay this price as well, and car park charges apply £7.00 per car.

Sunday 23^rd – CHRISTMAS CAROLS IN THE STABLEYARD with King Edwards Concert Band, starting at 3.00 p.m. (all admission charges apply as above). For further details Tel: 01625 374400 or go to www.tattonpark.org.uk .

TUESDAY 4^TH & THURSDAY 27^TH DECEMBER

National Blood Service BLOOD DONOR SESSION at the Town Hall, High Street, Congleton, CW12 1BN. Sessions from 1.45 – 4.15 p.m. and 5.30 – 7.45 p.m. For appointments Tel: 0300 123 23 23.

FRIDAY 7^TH – SUNDAY 9^TH DECEMBER

Tatton Park TATTON CHRISTMAS SHOPPING FAIR at Tatton Park, Knutsford, WA16 6QN. Open Friday 11.30 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Free entry to Fair in the Tenants Hall, other admission charges apply including car park charge £7.00. For further details Tel: 01625 374400 or go to www.tattonpark.org.uk

SATURDAY 8^TH – SUNDAY 16^THDECEMBER

The National Trust YULETIDE CELEBRATIONS – Discover how a Tudor Family would have traditionally celebrated Christmas. Saturdays and Sundays there will be Live Music, Storytelling and Jesters to entertain you; during the week wander throughout the displays and decorations to learn more about the festivities. At Little Moreton Hall, Nr. Congleton, CW12 4SD. Open 11.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. this event is free but normal admission charges apply. For further details Tel: 01260 272018 or go to www.nationaltrust.org.uk/little-moreton-hall

SATURDAY 8^TH – SUNDAY 23^RD DECEMBER

Cheshire East Rangers ELF HUNT at Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve, Davenport Lane, Brereton, CW12 4SU. Some Elves are loose in the Nature Reserve; can you find them all and collect their names? Maps available from the Visitor Centre from 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. daily. For further details Tel: 01477 534115. *Please note: wear suitable clothing and footwear, ideal for Families and accompanied Children, Car Park charge.

SATURDAY 1^ST

Congleton & District Horticultural Society COFFEE MORNING in the Library Meeting Room, Market Street, Congleton, CW12 1BU from 9.30 a.m. – 12 noon. Admission includes coffee or tea and biscuits.

St. Stephen’s Church CHRISTMAS FAIR at St. Stephen’s Church, Brook Street, Congleton, CW12 1RJ from

10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. Huge Variety of Stalls, Children’s Activities, Refreshments and Rode Hall Silver Band. Free admission.

St. John’s Community Centre XMAS BUFFET DANCE with music by Chris Francis. At St. John’s Community Centre, Buxton Road, Congleton, CW12 2ES, from 7.30 – 10.30 p.m. For further details Tel: 01260 277684/271103.

Congleton Youth Orchestra CHRISTMAS CONCERT featuring Christmas Favourites Sleigh Ride, Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire, Troika and featuring The Finlandia, selections from The Nutcracker, Lawrence of Arabia, Bridge on the River Kwai and many more. Starting at 7.30 p.m. in the Town Hall, High Street, Congleton, CW12 1BN. Tickets Adults – £7.00, Children under 16 years of age – £3.00, available from Congleton Tourist Information Centre in the Town Hall, Tel: 01260 271095.

Rode Hall CHRISTMAS FARMERS MARKET at Rode Hall, Scholar Green, ST7 3QP from 9.00 a.m. – 1.30 p.m. Christmas Crafts for Children, Rode Hall Silver Band and Festive Menu in the Courtyard Kitchen.

Holmes Chapel Music Society Present AUREA STRING QUARTET playing items by Beethoven, Dvořák. Bridge and Pärt. At Holmes Chapel Leisure Centre, off Selkirk Drive, CW4 7DZ starting at

8.00 p.m. Tickets for non-members £16.00 each, available from The Print Room, Holmes Chapel or on-line at www.themusicsociety.org.uk for details on joining the Society visit the web site.

WEDNESDAY 5^TH

Cheshire East Libraries THE SONG CAFÉ – Join us for Music, Reminiscing, Chatting and a Sing-a-Long over Tea and Coffee. At Congleton Library, Market Square, CW12 1ET from 10.00 – 11.30 a.m. Free all welcome.

THURSDAY 6^TH

Congleton KEEP IT LOCAL THIS CHRISTMAS – LATE NIGHT OPENING. Join Congleton Shops of a Special Evening of Festivities. Rode Hall Silver Band, Choirs, Mince Pies and Mulled Wine, from 5.00 – 8.00 p.m.

FRIDAY 7^TH

Congleton Museum PAS FINDS DAY (Portable Antiquities Scheme) at Congleton Museum, Market Square, CW12 1ET from 10.30 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Bring along any objects which you wish to have identified and recorded on www.finds.org.uk/database including metal finds, flint and pottery which are more than 300 years old; please bring along grid reference/find spot of the object in order that a record can be made. For further details Tel: 0151 478 4259 or E-Mail: vanessa.oakden@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Tatton Park LANTERN PARADE Light Father Christmas’ route as he glides in on his Santa Sleigh to visit the Stableyard, buy a Lantern from the Gift Shop or make your own (instructions on the web site). Starts at 6.00 p.m. at Tatton Park, Knutsford, WA16 6QN. Normal admission charges apply including car park charge £7.00. For further details Tel: 01625 374400 or go to www.tattonpark.org.uk

SATURDAY 8^TH

St. James’ Church COFFEE MORNING in the Meeting Room, Congleton Library, Market Street, CW12 1BP. In aid of St. James’ Church, Congleton.

WEDNESDAY 12^TH

Congleton History Society Monthly Meeting – SHORT TALKS & PROJECT UPDATES presented by members of the Society. In the Library Meeting Room, Market Street, Congleton, CW12 1BP starting at 7.30 p.m. For further details on joining the Society contact The Secretary, Tel: 01260 274736 or E-Mail: congletonhistory@gmail.com

THURSDAY 13^TH

Congleton Writers’ Forum SOLSTICE AND CELEBRATION – A Seasonal Reading from Congleton Writers’ Forum. From 7.30 – 9.30 p.m. at The Old Saw Mill, Back River Street, (off Antrobus Street), Congleton, CW12 1HJ. Tickets £6.00 each (including refreshments, Bar available) available from the Old Saw Mill or from the Writers’ Forum Tel: 07929 111305.

FRIDAY 14^TH

South East Cheshire Ornithological Society Monthly meeting – ‘FANTASTIC FARNES’ presentation by Jeff Clarke, starting at 7.30 p.m. in Ettiley Heath Church Community Centre, Elton Road, Ettiley Heath, CW11 3NE. For further details about joining the Society Tel: 01270 582642 or go to www.secos.org.uk

Tatton Park CHRISTMAS CONCERT with the Northern Chamber Orchestra at Tatton Park, Knutsford, WA16 6QN. Programme includes a mixture of popular Classical Music and Festive Favourites for all the Family. Mansion opens at 7.00 p.m. Concert starts at 8.00 p.m. For tickets Tel: 0161 247 2220 or go to www.ncorch.co.uk car park charge £7.00.

SATURDAY 15^TH

Rotary Club of Congleton CHRISTMAS SHOW featuring Silk Brass and Eaton Bank Choir. At the Daneside Theatre, Park Road, Congleton, CW12 1DP starting at 7.30 p.m. Tickets £10.00 each, available from Congleton Tourist Information Centre, Town Hall, High Street, CW12 1BN, Tel: 01260 271095. All proceeds in aid of Eaton Bank Choir.

Tatton Park CHRISTMAS CONCERT with Macclesfield Male Voice Choir at Tatton Park, Knutsford, WA16 6QN. Programme includes well-known Male Voice numbers and Christmas Classics. Mansion opens at 7.00 p.m. Concert starts at 8.00 p.m. For tickets Tel: 01625 374400 or go to www.mmvc.eventbrite.co.uk car park charge £7.00.

SUNDAY 16^TH

Parish of Congleton On behalf of Churches Together in Congleton – CHRISTMAS WITHOUT A LOVED ONE – A Service of Remembrance for those for whom Christmas will be missing someone special. At St. Peter’s Church, Chapel Street, Congleton, CW12 4AB starting at 3.30 p.m.

Daneside Trust/Reels on Wheels Film – ‘A STAR IS BORN’ (15) starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Ga Ga, directed by Bradley Cooper. At the Daneside Theatre, Park Road, Congleton, CW12 1DP starting at 7.00 p.m. Tickets £5.00 available from Congleton Tourist Information Centre, Town Hall, High Street, CW12 1BN, Tel: 01260 271095.

THURSDAY 20^TH

Congleton Team Parish TOWN CAROL SERVICE starting at 7.30 p.m. with Civic Dignitaries and Rode Hall Silver Band at St. Peter’s Church, Chapel Street, Congleton, CW12 4AB. Everyone welcome.

SATURDAY 22^ND

The Makers Market MAKERS MARKET – CONGLETON in the Pedestrian Area, Bridge Street, CW12 1BA from 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Further details www.themakersmarket.co.uk/markets/congleton

Congleton Choral Society Congleton Choral Academy and The Philharmonic Brass Ensemble present ‘A BABY IS BORN’ Carols for Choir and Audience, Brass and Organ, Conductor Christopher Cromar. At the Town Hall, High Street, CW12 1BN starting at 7.30 p.m. Tickets £12.00 (Adults), £10.00 (Concessions) and £2.00 (Students aged 19 or younger), available from the Tourist Information Centre in the Town Hall, Tel: 01260 271095. *Please note tickets purchased from Congleton Tourist Information Centre do not incur any booking/transaction fees.

National Blood Service BLOOD DONOR SESSION at the Town Hall, High Street, Congleton, CW12 1BN. Sessions from 1.45 – 4.15 p.m. and 5.30 – 7.45 p.m. For appointments Tel: 0300 123 23 23.

CHRISTMAS SERVICES – CONGLETON

Cross Street Church (Pentecostal), Cross Street, CW12 1HQ Sunday 23^rd Carols by Candlelight 6.00 p.m.

“ “ “ “ “ “ “ Tuesday 25^th Christmas Day Communion 10.00 a.m.

Holy Trinity Church, Biddulph Road, CW12 3LL Monday 24^th Crib Service 6.30 p.m.

“ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ Midnight Communion 11.30 p.m.

“ “ “ “ “ “ Sunday 30^th Carol Service 6.30 p.m.

St. John’s Church, Buxton Old Road, CW12 2ES Sunday 23^rd Carols by Candlelight 6.30 p.m.

“ “ “ “ “ “ Tuesday 25^th Christmas Celebration 10.00 a.m.

St. Mary’s Church, Astbury, CW12 4RQ Sunday 23^rd Lessons & Carols for 5.30 p.m.

“ “ “ “ “ Monday 24^th Crib Service 5.30 p.m.

“ “ “ “ “ Monday 24^th Christmas Eve Communion 11.30 p.m.

“ “ “ “ “ Tuesday 25^th Holy Communion 8.00 a.m.

“ “ “ “ “ Tuesday 25^th Communion for Christmas 11.00 a.m.

St. Peter’s Church, Chapel Street, CW12 4AB Monday 24^th Simply Nativity 3.30 p.m.

St. Stephen’s Church, Brook Street, CW12 1RJ Sunday 23^rd Carol Service 6.30 p.m.

“ “ “ “ “ “ Monday 24^th Christmas Communion 9.00 p.m.

CONGLETON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB – DECEMBER

Tuesday 4^th v BARNOLDSWICK Kick-Off 7.45 p.m. North West Counties League

Wednesday 26^th v HANLEY TOWN Kick-Off 3.00 p.m. North West Counties League

All games played at the Richborough Estates Football Ground, Ivy Gardens, off Crescent Road, Congleton, CW12 4GA.

Admission £6.00 Adults and £4.00 Concessions, Under 12’s free if accompanied by an Adult.

Club House – The Bears Den is open throughout the game, selling local beers and traditional brews. BT Sport is shown.

Refreshment Hut – Pies, Chips, Tea, Coffee, Soft Drinks, Crisps etc. are available throughout the game.

JANUARY

SATURDAY 12^TH – SATURDAY 19^TH JANUARY 2019

Congleton Pantomime Present ‘SNOW WHITE’ At the Daneside Theatre, Park Road, Congleton, CW1241DP, nightly at 7.30 p.m. (except Sunday 14^th & Monday 15^th), Matinees Saturdays 12^th & 19^that 2.30 p.m. Sunday 13^th at 1.00 & 5.30 p.m. Tickets £9.00 (Adults) and £7.50(Concessions) all tickets £9.00 Friday & Saturday evenings, on sale from early September at Congleton Tourist Information Centre, Town Hall, High Street, CW12 1BN, Tel: 01260 271095.

*Special SIGNED performances for the Hard of Hearing and Deaf on Sunday 13^th at 5.30 p.m. and Wednesday 16^th

at 7.30 p.m. *Please note tickets purchased from Congleton Tourist Information Centre do not incur any booking/transaction fees.

SUNDAY 20^TH JANUARY 2019

Daneside Trust/Reels on Wheels Film – ‘BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY’ (12A) starring Rami Malek, Gwilym Lee and Ben Hardy. At the Daneside Theatre, Park Road, Congleton, CW12 1DP starting at 7.00 p.m. Tickets £5.00 available from Congleton Tourist Information Centre, Town Hall, High Street, CW12 1BN, Tel: 01260 271095.

FUTURE EVENTS

TUESDAY 5^TH – SATURDAY 9^TH FEBRUARY 2019

Congleton Players Present ‘ONE MAN TWO GUVENORS’ by Richard Bean (by special arrangement with Samuel French Ltd.). At the Daneside Theatre, Park Road, Congleton. CW12 1DP, nightly at 7.30 p.m. Tickets £8.00 (Adults) and £7.00 (Concessions), available from Congleton Tourist Information Centre, Town Hall, High Street, CW12 1BN, Tel; 01260 271095. *Please note tickets purchased from Congleton Tourist Information Centre do not incur any booking/transaction fees.

SATURDAY 16^TH FEBRUARY 2019

Daneside Trust Present PINKED FLOYD The North West’s premier Pink Floyd Tribute Band presents a spectacular evening of live music, lights and video. At Daneside Theatre, Park Road, Congleton, CW12 1DP starting at 7.30 p.m. Advance tickets £12.00 (Adults) and £8.00 (Concessions), all tickets subject to booking fee, available from Congleton Tourist Information Centre, Town Hall, High Street, CW12 1BN, Tel: 01260 271095. Tickets on the door £15.00 (Adults) and £10.00 (Concessions).

WEDNESDAY 20^THFEBRUARY 2019

Congleton CARTOON CIRCUS – Children’s Show at the Town Hall, High Street, Congleton, CW12 1BN starting at 1.30 p.m. Tickets £7.00 each (£5.00 for groups of 10 or more), Tel: 01384 423496.

DISCOUNT TICKETS ON SALE AT CONGLETON TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE

CHESTER ZOO

MONDAY 5^TH NOVEMBER – MONDAY 31^ST DECEMBER 2018

ADULTS £17.50 CHILDREN (3-17 yrs.) £14.30 OVER 65’s & FUL-TIME STUDENTS £14.80

CHILDREN 2 years and under FREE, but do need a ticket.

Tickets are open-dated and there is no booking or transaction fee

LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTRE & SEALIFE CENTRE, MANCHESTER

ADULTS £14.50 CHILDREN (3 – 17yrs.) £10.50

CHILDREN 2 years and under FREE, but do need a ticket

All tickets for the above are open dated so no need to tell us which day you’re going.

NO BOOKING OR TRANSACTION FEES

THEATRE TICKETS ON SALE

there are no booking or transaction fees on TICKETS bought through

Congleton Tourist Information Centre FOR THE THEATRES BELOW.

PROGRAMMES ARE AVAILABLE.

NATIVITY THE MUSICAL ~ 5^TH – 8^TH DECEMBER

ROBIN HOOD ~ FRIDAY 14^TH DECEMBER – SUNDAY 6^TH JANUARY

MOSCOW CITY BALLET SWAN LAKE ~ 24^TH – 26^TH JANUARY

KINKY BOOTS ~ 28^TH JANUARY – 9^TH FEBRUARY ABIGAIL’S PARTY ~ 18^TH– 23^RD FEBRARY

THE TWIRLYWOOS ~ TUESDAY 26^TH FEBRUARY

WAR HORSE ~ WEDNESDAY 27^TH MARCH – SATURDAY 6^TH APRIL

THE MOUSETRAP ~ FRIDAY 28^TH & SATURDAY 29^TH JUNE

ANNIE ~ MONDAY 18^TH – SATURDAY 23^RD NOVEMBER

WE WILL ROCK YOU ~ MONDAY 25^TH – SATURDAY 30^TH MAY 2020

At the Regent Theatre, Hanley

AN EVENING WITH AGGERS & TUFFERS ~ FRIDAY 7^TH DECEMBER

AN EVENING WITH THE HAIRY BIKERS ~ FRIDAY 22^ND FEBRUARY

At the Victoria Hall, Hanley

‘THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS’ by Kenneth Grahame ~ 17^TH NOVEMBER – 26^TH JANUARY 2019

At the New Vic, Newcastle-under-Lyme

DICK WHITTINGTON ~ 8^TH – 30^TH DECEMBER BING LIVE! ~ 20^TH & 21^ST FEBRUARY

an evening with the hairy bikers ~ friday 1^st march

Aljaž Škorjanec and Janette Manrara ~ thursday 2^nd may

At Buxton Opera House

IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS ON SALE AT THE

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE

LOCAL INTEREST BOOKS & WALKING GUIDES

JODRELL BANK SOUVENIRS LOCALLY PRODUCED GIFTS

LOCAL JIGSAWS ~ MUGS ~ TEA TOWELS ~ CANDLES

THEATRE GIFT CARDS

LOCAL SCENES CHRISTMAS CARDS

CONGLETON IN BLOOM CALENDARS 2019 £5.00

CHESHIRE CALENDARS 2019 FROM £3.99

CHESHIRE MEMORIES 2019 CALENDAR £5.99

CONGLETON MUSEUM CALENDAR 2019

LARGE £6.00 SMALL £4.00

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RACHEL, JANET, ANNETTE & CAND WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS

AND THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US IN 2018

THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE WILL CLOSE AT 12 NOON ON MONDAY 24^TH DECEMBER 2018

AND RE-OPEN AT 9.00 a.m. WEDNESDAY 2^ND JANUARY, 2019

CONGLETON TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE – OPENING HOURS

Monday – Friday 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. All Year

Saturdays 9.30 a.m. – 2.30 p.m. April – September

9.30 a.m. – 1.30 p.m. October – March

TOWN HALL, HIGH STREET, CONGLETON, CW12 1BN TEL: 01260 271095 / 387718

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Christmas Cooking Course (Click to enlarge).