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Craft-ernoon Tea- for grown ups! Try a different craft each month or bring your own project.

Craft-ernoon Tea- for Grown-Ups- try a different craft each month. £1 donation to cover materials and refreshments.

Around the World Event- The Old Saw Mill Cruise next stop... Arabian Nights Tickets £10.00 per person, booking essential at The old Saw Mill, tel: 07971 805372 or email: co-op@theoldsawmill.org

Open day at the Bath House, Colehill Bank (rear of Lawton Street), Congleton, CW12 3AD- Open 10.00am - 4.00pm Garden tours of the early 19th Century Bath and Garden Shelter; Guided Walk (11.00am & 2.00pm) of the Physic Garden with a Medicinal Herbalist; demonstrations of spinning and weaving and the use of natural plant dyes; … Read more of this article

Live jazz with the Beartown Stompers- tickets £15.00 includes hotpot supper and dessert (bring your own tipple and glass, no bar available). For tickets, tel: 07728 014836 or 01260 280909. In aid of the Naserian Children's Home, Olasiti, Kenya.

The Birdlife of Astbury Mere- an early morning walk around Astbury Mere to see the extensive birdlife that thrives in the park from 7.00am - 9.00am. Suitable for adults and accompanied children over 8 years of age (children must be accompanied by an adult). Cost £4.00 per adult, children 16 or under go free, for … Read more of this article

Get Ready for School! Come and take a look around and meet the staff at Somerford Kindergarten, Quinta School Grounds, Ullswater Road, Congleton, CW12 4LX.

Spring Opera Showcase- a variety of semi-staged opera scenes and arias the end product of the Masterclass held on 7th May. Doors open at 6.00pm (tea served until 3.30pm) performance at 7.00pm. Tickets £20.00 adults and £10.00 students, children under 16 years £8.00 available from Congleton Tourist Information Centre, Town Hall High Street, Congleton, CW12 … Read more of this article

GA GA- QUEEN Tribute Band at Daneside Theatre. Tickets £15.00 adults available from Congleton Tourist Information Centre, Congleton Town Hall, High Street, Congleton, CW12 1BN, or tel: 01260 271095 (No booking or transaction fees). Tickets will be available on the door, with the new price of £17.00.

Relay Marathon at Astbury Mere Country Park starting at 10.30am. Enter on the day, £2.50 per person, teams up to 26- bring your own novelty baton, all ages welcome. In aid of LOL Foundation.

Become a Dementia Friend- would you like to help make Congleton a Dementia Friendly Community? This free awareness session is open to residents and anyone working in shops, businesses or community organisations.

Congleton in Maps We will be displaying some of our local map collections, so come and see how your town has evolved since the 1800's. Staff will also be on hand to show you how to compare historical maps with modern maps online. Free, drop-in session for all the family.

Pie, Pint and Music Night at The Old Saw Mill. Live music from John Lindley & Friends debuting their new album "Wasteland!" -  featuring folk, rock and country music. All profits from the sale of the album on the night will be donated to a charity chosen by the audience. Also appearing; David Wilcocks, local … Read more of this article

Congleton in Maps We will be displaying some of our local map collections, so come and see how your town has evolved since the 1800's. Staff will also be on hand to show you how to compare historical maps with modern maps online. Free, drop-in session for all the family.

Makers Market in the Pedestrian Area, Town Centre, 10.00am - 4.00pm For further details see: www.themakersmarket.co.uk  

Elizabeth’s Group- The Official Launch of ‘ELIZABETH’S GROUP’ – A Celebration of Congleton’s Suffragette, Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy.

Doggylympics- a turn up and have a go dog event at Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve. Have a go at Dog Agility, Easy Obedience, Sausage Snaffle, Temptation Alley Retrieve and Bonio Challenge. Entry fee £1.00 per activity or £5.00 for all 6. For further details, tel: 01260 290466. Suitable for all the family and accompanied … Read more of this article

Dementia Friendly Walk – ‘History On Your Doorstep’ including Cream Tea. From the Museum, starting at 2.00 p.m.  Please book your place by calling the Museum 01260 276360 or E-Mail: info@congletonmuseum.co.uk.  Part of Dementia Action Week.

Car Boot Sale- admission free, refreshments available. Book a pitch for just £5.00, tel: 01260 273916 for bookings.

Free Workshops – ‘Making Flags’ For further details Tel: 01260 270908 or go to www.electricpicturehouse.com

Museum Talk Programme "At The Chalk Face" - speaker Ian Doughty. In August 1903 Congleton with a population of 10,700 became one of England's smallest Elementary Education Authorities. This was a milestone in education provision, marking a change from voluntary provision by the churches to civic funding by the Corporation through the rates. Free entry … Read more of this article

Congleton and the Battle of the Mons A free illustrated talk by Linda Hulse. Learn about the role of "The Cheshires" and the men from Congleton, some of the Prisoners of War and the "sacrifice" of the Cheshires. Free event, no need to book.

Oak Challenge- National Go-Canoeing Week. Have a go at canoeing, paddleboards, kayaking etc. organised by the Oakhanger Project at Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve. Booking and payment in advance is essential, email: oakchallenge@aol.com for more details. ** Please note: booking essential, wear suitable clothing, children must be accompanied by an adult, refreshment stop, opportunity for … Read more of this article

Monthly Meeting "Dunham Massey's Gardens" presentation by Emily Chandler (Head Gardener). Admission for visitors £4.00, for details on joining the Society, tel: 07968 168293.

Digital Holiday Micro:Bit Workshop – Learn new digital tricks using BBC Micro:bits (suitable for Children aged 8 years and over).  Please book in advance Tel: 01260 375550.