What's on

Congleton Town Vs Bootle- Hallmark Security Premier League- Kick-off at 3.00pm All games played at the Football Ground, Ivy Gardens, off Crescent Road, Congleton, CW12 4GA. Admission £6.00 adults and £3.00 concessions, children £3.00 if accompanied by an adult. Club House- The Bears Den is open throughout the game, selling local beers and traditional brews. … Read more of this article

Author visit from Matt Buckingham at Congleton Library. Meet "Bright Stanley" author & illustrator and create your own comic story. Free event- for ages 4+, no need to book in advance.

Clonter Fair and Car Boot Sale in collaboration with Congleton Beartown Classic Car Club. Other attractions include: Old fashioned games and fortune teller, birds of prey, wedding section and dog show, all with live music throughout the day from Folk to Opera styles. In aid of Cancer Research UK and Clonter Farm Music Trust.

Museum Walk "From Mansion to Cottage" with Ian Doughty

Andrew & Jenny Ball present "Supper Dance" at Congleton Town Hall, with dancing from 4.00pm - 8.00pm, supper served at 7.00pm. Admission by ticket only, £15.00 each. Dress code: Smart Casual. For further details, tel: 07980 636274 // 07801 233711.

Tuesdays in August - October Faith, Heritage, Music, Talks and Family History- all free events. Refreshments available.

Meeting with guest speaker: Dr Adrian Heald (Endocrinologist & Diabetes Consultant). For further details, contact David Morris, tel: 01260 274758 or email: congletonlions@gmail.com

Natures Bounty- A morning stroll along the Biddulph Valley Way and around Dane-in-Shaw Pasture Site of Special Scientific Interest looking to see what wild foods can be found in the countryside with Cheshire East Ranger; Cal Sherratt. Meet at 10.00am at Henshall Hall Drive, Congleton, CW12 3TA. Booking is essential, click here. ** Please book … Read more of this article

Thursday 6th - Friday 21st September The Jammy Tudors- Discover the fragrances, tastes and textures of seasonal food and explore how the Tudors preserved their food for the winter. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply, open 11.00am - 4.00pm (closed Mondays and Tuesdays), for further details, tel: 01260 272018 or click here.

PAS Finds Day (Portable Antiques Scheme) at Congleton Museum. 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. … Read more of this article

Congleton History Society will have a display showing the range of their activities which include talks, visits, publications and research projects. There will also be an opportunity to look at old cameras and appreciate the difficulties past photographers had recording the photos we cherish today. Free, drop-in session.

Life Art Lessons- Male and Female Models at The Old Saw Mill, Back River Street, Congleton, CW12 1HJ. £8.00 per person, per 2-hour session, professional and amateur artists welcome. Other dates: 13th & 27th October, 10th & 24th November and 8th December. For further details, tel: 07789 687428 or email: congleton.life.art@gmail.com

Historical Walking Tour of Congleton- Follow in the footsteps of Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy with resident suffragette "Olive"! Meet at the Library at 2.30pm, with refreshments available after the walk. Free event, but please book in advance with the Library, tel: 01260 375550. Donations towards refreshments will be greatly received. (In case of rain, "Olive" will … Read more of this article

Monthly Meeting- demonstration by Sylvia Bower (Cheshire Area Demonstrator) - For details on joining the Society, contact the Secretary, tel: 01260 281696. In Astbury Village Hall, Astbury, Nr. Congleton, CW12 4RG

Crafternoon Tea- Come along to the libraries craft group for adults where the group will be celebrating Congleton's long association with ribbon, try your hand at ribbon crafts over tea and coffee. Minimum donation of £1.00 towards materials and refreshments- no need to book, all welcome.

Hummingbirds Sing-a-long; an informal, fun, mid-week singing group from 7.30 - 8.15pm in St. John's Church, Buxton Old Road, Buglawton, Congleton, CW12 2ES. If you would like to join in, contact KVC & Hummingbird Coaching, tel: 07540 283796.

Monthly Meeting- Talk to Mike Tingle "Nether Alderly Water Mill" For further details on joining the Society, contact The Secretary, tel: 01260 274736 or email: congletonhistory@gmail.com

As part of the Heritage & Antiques Festival: Congleton Through A Lens- Enjoy pictures of Congleton from days gone by, share your memories and learn more about the Cheshire image Bank. Refreshments available.  

Ribbon crafts for children- free of charge, just drop in.

Become a Dementia Friend- a free awareness session open to residents and anyone working in shops, businesses or community organisations to gain a better understanding of dementia and how you can really make a difference. Free session, refreshments available.

Congleton Bath House & Physic Garden, Colehill Bank, (rear of Lawton Street Cenotaph), Congleton, CW12 3AD, open 10.00am - 4.00pm. Late 18th Century Bath House, a rare survivor of a private cold water Plunge Pool, plus Physic Garden of period medicinal plants. History and garden tours throughout the day, demonstrations by Heritage Craftspeople. ** Please … Read more of this article

Talk & Valuation: A Life in the Auction Room with Adam Partridge. Tickets available from Congleton Tourist Information Centre, Town Hall, High Street, Congleton, CW12 1BN, or tel: 01260 271095- limited numbers, please book early to avoid disappointment. ** Please note: one item per person, no small jewellery items for valuation on the night please.

Pre-Alpha Course Invitation Meal (come for a taster)- from 7.00pm For further details, tel: 01260 297961 or email: mail@nlchurch.org.uk

Ribbon crafts for children- free of charge, just drop in.

The Arts Society Dane Valley/ Congleton Heritage & Antiques Festival- present a talk by Lars Tharp "Man and Boy: My thirty years on the antiques roadshow...and beyond". Lars Tharp recalls some highs and lows in this illustrated talk, Lars is a Ceramics as well as a Hogarth Specialist and is a regular Lecturer and Broadcaster. … Read more of this article

Story & Tea for Grownups- listen to short story readings or poetry and have a chat over refreshments- free session, all welcome.

Pre-Alpha Course Invitation Meal (come for a taster) For further details, tel: 01260 297961 or email: mail@nlchurch.org.uk

Monthly Meeting "Butterflies of the Peak District" presentation by Byron Machin. Admission for visitors £4.00 - for details on joining the Society, tel: 07968 168293.

Life Art Lessons- Male and Female Models at The Old Saw Mill, Back River Street, Congleton, CW12 1HJ. £8.00 per person, per 2-hour session, professional and amateur artists welcome. Other dates: 13th & 27th October, 10th & 24th November and 8th December. For further details, tel: 07789 687428 or email: congleton.life.art@gmail.com