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Welcome 4Historic Congleton 8, 9Congleton Today & Beartown 10Festival Town 12, 13Congleton Museum 14Historic Buildings 16, 17Explore Congleton 20, 21The Great Outdoors 24Where To Stay 26Congleton Information Centre 28Keeping Active 30, 31Community & Culture 34, 35Creative Congleton 36On Congleton’s Streets 40, 41, 44, 45Town Map 42, 43Blooming Marvellous 46Pocket Gardens 48Play Parks 50A Greener Congleton 52, 53Congleton Cares 54, 55Dementia Friendly 56Volunteering Made Easy 58Education 62, 63Faith Groups 66, 67Travelling To & Around Congleton 68Meet Your Councillors 70, 71Congleton Town Hall 72Funding Opportunities 74Here for your Health 76Mental Wellbeing 78Useful Information 80Advertisers Directory 82The little town with a big heart • The little town with a big heart Welcome to the 2023 Congleton Town Guide! Produced in partnership by Congleton Town Council and Beartown Voice. Thank you to everyone who helped with the preparation of the new look guide, especially Congleton Museum. We would like to recognise all the amazing advertisers who made it possible, thank you for your fantastic support. Credit to our talented local photographers for use of pictures – John Gauld, Patti Pinto and Judie Tingle and Silvermaze for the town map. Copies of the guide are available in the Congleton Information Centre, other outlets and online at: www.congleton-tc.gov.ukPlease note: Every eort has been made to ensure that all information is correct at the time of printing in June 2023. Neither Congleton Town Council nor Arch Publications are liable for any loss, or inconvenience arising from any errors which may have occurred or products and services advertised. Please notify Congleton Town Council of any errors or omissions so the online version can be updated.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS& CONTENTSCONTACT USCONGLETON TOWN COUNCIL01260 270350info@congleton-tc.gov.ukcongleton-tc.gov.ukBEARTOWN VOICEAN ARCH PUBLICATIONS COMPANY01477 518 252katy@archpublications.comarchpublications.comBrought to you in partnership with3

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Cllr Rob MoretonCongleton Town Mayor 2023-24WELCOME TO THE CONGLETON TOWN GUIDEWe hope that you nd this guide useful! It has been written to give residents and those thinking of moving to or visiting Congleton an insight into what makes our town so wonderful.For the latest information about events and news in Congleton see congleton-tc.gov.ukWe think Congleton is a great town! We have a fabulous location on the edge of the Peak District and a friendly and caring community. As a town we are known for our owers, festivals, ribbons, beers and bears! In this guide you’ll nd out more about Congleton’s past, present and future – as well as lots of fascinating facts about the town and its people. We want to share with you the fun of our festivals, the creativeness of our community, the beauty of our vast open spaces, the variety of our shops, sports and social establishments and ways that you can get involved in the community! We’ll tell you about places to stay, places to visit and places to eat! We have also added some useful numbers to make it easier to get established in our town. We hope you nd this guide useful and informative and trust that whatever your reason for coming to Congleton you have a thoroughly enjoyable time and that Congleton – the little town with the big heart – becomes one of your favourite places.0345 222 8 2224 The Clock Tower,Manor, Lane,Holmes Chapel,Cheshire,CW4 8DJinfo@evolvefamilylaw.co.ukwww.evolvefamilylaw.co.ukEvolve Family Law is a law firm like no other.See our five star reviews on Trustpilot & Google ReviewsWhat we can help you with:• Divorce• Matrimonial finances• Arrangements regarding your children• Mediation support• Pre-nuptial, post-nuptial, and cohabitation agreements• Wills• Probate• Lasting powers of attorneyWhy we are different• We provide city center expertise at a fraction of the price.• We offer fixed fees for many of the services we provide. You can find our prices on our website.• We consistently provide sensible and practical guidance.• While we are based in the North West, we serve clients throughout the county.Who we are:Our founders, Louise and Robin, are former partners with leading family law firms in the North West and are nationally recognised experts.All of our solicitors are highly experienced specialists in their respective fields.4

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The rst settlements in the Congleton area were in Neolithic times, and archaeological nds tell us people lived here in both the Stone and Bronze Ages. Recent archaeological nds now suggest that Roman culture had some inuence on the lives of the local inhabitants. The Vikings made their mark by destroying nearby Davenport which allowed Congleton to become the local market town.In Saxon days Earl Godwin of Wessex held the town, but by the time of the Domesday Book of 1086, William the Conqueror had made his nephew The Earl of Chester and granted him the whole of Cheshire. He in turn passed ‘Cogletone’, which had been laid waste by the King’s army, to his man Bigot.In the 13th century, Congleton was part of the Barony of Halton, which belonged to the de Lacy family. It was Henry de Lacy, who granted Congleton’s rst charter in 1272. This made the town a free borough with the right to elect a mayor and ale taster, have a merchant guild and behead known felons. The people were allowed to travel throughout Cheshire without paying tolls, dig turves, keep pigs and get their corn ground at the town mill ‘on payment of the twentieth grain”. This provided the Corporation with its main income.Disaster struck Congleton in 1451 when the River Dane ooded and destroyed the wooden bridge, the town mill and half the timber-framed buildings. The town centre was rebuilt on higher ground, where the High Street is, and the river was straightened and diverted away from the town.Congleton was ravaged by the plague. In 1641 it was believed that the plague reached the town in a box of clothes sent from London. The town became deserted and poor – but was still expected to provide for bands of both Royalist and Commonwealth soldiers as the Civil War began. The townsfolk’s loyalties were divided. A former Congleton Mayor and lawyer, John Bradshaw, was president of the court which sent Charles I to be beheaded in 1649, and his signature as Lord President 8HISTORIC CONGLETON

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DID YOU KNOW?John Bradshaw the President of the Council which tried and ordered the execution of Charles I was Mayor of Congleton in 1637 and lived in this house, which once stood on Lawton Street.The Bridestones is a Neolithic chambered tomb on the outskirts of Congleton. The chamber was originally covered by a massive stone cairn, which has long since disappeared.Congleton was also well known for its cockghts and bearbaiting. When the town bear died just before the annual wakes fair, the town used money it had been saving to buy a new bible, to buy a new bear instead.Elizabeth was dubbed ‘the brains of the suragist movement’ by Emmeline Pankhurst. She is listed on the Millicent Fawcett statue in Parliament Square, London. Congleton has embraced this remarkable woman by naming the new link road after her (Wolstenholme Elmy Way) and installing a life-size statue in the town centre.Find out more about Elizabeth’s story, by visiting: elizabethelmy.com or Facebook.com/elizabethsgroupELIZABETH WOLSTENHOLME ELMY (1833-1918) was the rst on the King’s death warrant. There is a plaque commemorating him on Bradshaw House in Lawton Street.Congleton became prosperous again, with much of its wealth derived from leather working and lace making. Congleton “points” were leather strips with a silver tip, similar to modern shoelaces, which were used for fastening clothes. Many Tudor buildings are still evident today. The rst silk mill in Congleton, built by John Clayton in 1752, was at the time one of the largest textile mills in the country. By 1771 this industry had restored the town’s prosperity.Ribbon weaving began in the 1750s and cotton spinning in 1784. By the end of the 18th century, there were numerous textile mills in the town, and better communications were needed. Turnpike Trusts improved the state of the roads, the Maccleseld Canal was opened in 1831 and in 1848 the railway arrived. In 1860 a treaty with France allowed French silk to be imported duty-free. The English silk trade began to decline and Congleton suered. Its fortunes were revived when fustian and velvet cutting were introduced in 1867, and dierent aspects of the textile trade continued to be important through the twentieth century. Congleton’s ribbons and tapes are particularly well known.More information about the history of Congleton can be found in the excellent Congleton Museum which is located behind the Town Hall in Market Square.9

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are within an hour’s drive – including Chester Zoo and Alton Towers. It is home to some international companies such as Airbags International, Siemens, Berisfords, Boalloy and Senior Aerospace Bird Bellows as well as many very successful national and regional businesses.Anyone visiting Congleton is struck by the oral and horticultural excellence in the town. Congleton has had amazing success in regional and national RHS In Bloom competitions scooping 20 gold medals.Congleton is an attractive town with a strong community focus. At the last census, the population of the town was 28,482 living in 12,839 households. There is a great deal of housebuilding in the parishes immediately adjacent to Congleton, which means the combined population of the area is likely to be closer to 40,000 by 2030. The challenge is to maintain the community town feel, develop the services that everyone will need and continue the sense of community pride in our town.Congleton is nestled at the foothills of the Pennines, oering some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain. With its good schools, excellent transport, busy events calendar, a wealth of social, sporting, cultural and community groups and reasonably priced houses (compared to much of Cheshire), Congleton remains a popular place to live, work and visit.The town has breweries, a theatre, a museum, a non-A&E hospital, two golf courses, a country park, a formal park, paddling pool, over 200 shops and 40 plus pubs. Some of the UKs top tourist attractions Visitors can also not help but notice a strong link with bears! There are bears on the roundabout, wooden bears in the park and at Buglawton, Beartown Brewery, numerous Beartown businesses even our Rugby and Football Teams are nicknamed ‘The Bears’. According to the legend, Congleton got its nickname from an incident in the 1660s when the town bear died just before the Wakes holiday and the town ‘sold its Bible to buy a bear’. According to the records the Town Corporation lent the Bearward (Bear keeper) 16 shillings from the town chest (containing money to buy a new Town Bible) to buy a new bear. The incident gave rise to the tale ‘Congleton rare, Congleton rare, sold the bible to buy a bear’. In recent years, the Beartown nickname has seen a revival and has been used to help market the town.WHY BEARTOWN?10CONGLETON TODAY & BEARTOWN

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Congleton benets from a vibrant events programme, with so many active groups in town, there is nearly always something happening. Visitors ock to Congleton for the annual events:CONGLETON UNPLUGGED - MARCH Unplugged is an acoustic music event which showcases talent of all varieties from classic performers to upcoming fresh talent aiming to blow away the winter blues. There is something for everyone across a variety of pubs and bars in Congleton: congletonjazzandblues.co.ukCONGLETON HEALTH AND WELLBEING FAYRE - MARCH Find 30 plus exhibitors in the Town Hall bringing together a wide range of services focused on improving the health and wellbeing of Congleton residents. Free to attend including workshops, taster sessions, giveaways, rae prizes and refreshments: congletonpartnership.co.ukEASTER TREATS - APRILThe town council hosts an Easter Treats fun day in the town centre with lots of fun, free activities, including the ‘Hop Around the Shops’ Easter Egg Trail; a trail over two weeks around the town, a great way to nd out what the town centre businesses have to oer, with a sweet treat at the end!GREEN FAYRE – SEPTEMBER Around 30 stalls take part on the closed High Street and in the Town Hall. Explore local green issues and nd information and products and services to help you live more sustainably in Congleton: congletonpartnership.co.ukCONGLETON HERITAGE & ANTIQUES FESTIVAL - SEPTEMBERThis biennial festival celebrates Congleton’s local heritage with a mix of exhibitions, talks and displays: congletonheritagefestival.com SPRINGSUMMERCONGLETON PRIDE - JULYThe Congleton Pride team bring colour and pride into the town centre on their event day. Congleton Pride is about celebrating equality, diversity and inclusion across the LGBTQ+ community: congletonpride.co.ukBRASS ON THE GRASS - JUNE-AUGUSTThe Friends of Congleton Park team organise a programme of music concerts located at the Bandstand in the Park throughout the summer months: friendsofcongletonpark.co.ukCONGLETON JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL - AUGUSTAugust Bank Holiday weekend sees Congleton come alive with the sound of music at this free music festival oering lots of dierent styles across many venues in town: congletonjazzandblues.co.uk FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL - JUNEThis all day event sees Congleton Town Centre lled with stalls oering delicious local produce, street food and drink with music and entertainment throughout: foodanddrinkfestival.netAUTUMN& WINTER12FESTIVAL TOWN

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CONGLETON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON - NOVEMBERThe town centre is lled with festive fun, street and stage entertainment, food stalls, crafts, grand lantern procession and much more.ROTARY TREE OF LIGHT & LIFE SERVICE - DECEMBERA dedicated tree in the Community Gardens is lit in a short service to remember loved ones at Christmas time, as well as raising funds for worthy local causes. Stars for the tree are generally on sale from November onwards.On top of these annual events, there are lots of regular events including a Makers Market in the town centre on the last Saturday of the month, a Retail Market every Tuesday and Saturday, a monthly Repair Café as well as regular In Bloom ‘Town Tidies’. For the most up to date information visit: congleton-tc.gov.uk BEER AND GIN FESTIVAL - OCTOBER The Town Hall festival will showcase a line-up of incredible brews and craft gins from local and regional producers. Plus amazing food and live entertainment. Not to worry if you aren’t a beer or gin fanatic - we have a tipple for everyone! For tickets: congleton-tc.gov.ukCONGLETON HALF MARATHON – OCTOBERThis established charity race organised by Congleton Harriers is run on a fast scenic rural course, which is well marshalled and has excellent race HQ facilities: congleton-harriers.co.ukBONFIRE NIGHT - NOVEMBEROn bonre weekend, Congleton Rotary Club light up the bonre and the skies with their annual Bonre and Fireworks display in Congleton Park: congletonrotary.co.ukREMEMBRANCE - NOVEMBEROrganised by the town council with support from the Royal British Legion, many Congletonians join the parade and march to the Cenotaph on Lawton Street to pay their respects on the day of remembrance.t: 01260 280778 www.stonehammermusic.co.ukIndependent, family runmusic school & shop.Stocking a good selection of new & high quality second hand instruments, & a wide range of musical accessories.12 High Street, Congleton, United Kingdom, CW12 1BA1-1 tuition availableon Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano & Ukulele.Experienced & qualified teachers, all DBS checked.Maintenance & repair services on stringed instruments.13

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Discover a fascinating display of life, culture, and industry dating from the pre-historic period to the present day. There is something for everyone at Congleton Museum. The family friendly exhibits contain; six coin hoards, a medieval log boat, bronze age weapons, and so much more. Situated behind the Town Hall, in the old police station, the museum uses relief maps to illustrate how the town has grown and changed over time. Using interactive displays, gures from the past tell stories about what life was like in Congleton during times of war, revolution, and disease. Key themes and events such as the English Civil War, the textile industry, and the First and Second World Wars are interpreted though the museums extensive collection of art, photographs, and objects.CONGLETON MUSEUM10.30am – 4.15pm Tuesday to Saturday12 noon – 4.15pmSundayAdmission is free, but donations are welcomed as the museum is a registered charity run by volunteers.Find out about the man who killed the King, John Bradshaw, who signed the death warrant of Charles I. Learn about the Roman Empire and see 2,000-year-old Roman coins up close. Discover the town’s important role in the industrial revolution and how far a fustian cutter walked in a day. Imagine what it would be like to be locked into the old town stocks, to wear the scold’s bridle or to be evacuated far from your Manchester home during the Second World War.There are monthly history walks around the town and an exciting programme of talks and temporary exhibitions. We run a series of family friendly events and activities throughout the year. The museum gift shop oers souvenirs, original cards and prints, local history books, and an exclusive series of over 50 booklets on various aspects of Congleton’s past.OPENINGHOURSFor news and further information congletonmuseum.co.uk Follow us on @CongletonMuseum01260 276360 | info@congletonmuseum.co.uk14

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Walking around Congleton you can still see many glimpses of our past. Many of the historic buildings have been repurposed to meet today’s needs. Unfortunately, many of the grand homes and halls of the area have been lost over time to make way for housing estates and new buildings. The town still has 133 listed buildings. These buildings include: BRADSHAW HOUSEBradshaw House in Lawton Street replaced an earlier timber-framed house which was reputed to be the Congleton home of John Bradshaw, the former Congleton Mayor who went on to preside over the court that sentenced King Charles I to death and became the rst Lord President of the Council of the State of the English Commonwealth. The building has stood empty for many years. CONGLETON TOWN HALL Congleton Town Hall was opened in 1866 and designed by Edwin Godwin. It is probably the third building to be erected on this site, which has been the centre of the town’s government since 1272. The Town Hall is currently owned and managed by Congleton Town Council, which has spent almost £750,000 renovating this important building for Congleton.THE LION AND SWAN The Lion and Swan Hotel on Swan Bank – parts of this hotel date back to the 16th Century and it is known that there has been a Licensed Inn, Alehouse or Travellers Resting Place at this site since at least 1496. Between 1614 and 1633 it was a venue for plays presented by that group of travelling players, associated with William Shakespeare and Richard Burbage, called the ‘King’s Men’. Their fee being the princely sum of 10 shillings. LITTLE STREET SHOPS This area dates back to the 16th and 17th centuries; the buildings were originally cottages. WEST HOUSE Built by John Clayton in 1753, this house was occupied until 1881 by successive owners of Congleton’s largest industrial enterprise, the ‘Old Silk Mill’. It was the childhood home of James Pattison, who was Governor of the Bank of England from 1834 to 1837 and Member of Parliament for the City of London 1835-41 and 1843-49. His uncle was James, Chairman of the East India Company in 1818 and 1822. A 20th-century occupant, William Tavernor, was at the centre of a national nancial scandal involving the National Old Age Pensions Society. During World War I the house became a re-settlement centre for Belgian refugees.YE OLDE KINGS ARMS Although Ye Olde Kings Arms is thought to be the oldest pub in Congleton dating back to 1585, some of its beams are said to come from 600-year-old galleons, its foundations are much older. If you look carefully at the stone plinth on which the beams rest you will see the remains of a partially covered door and window.OVERTON HOUSEAn elegant three-storied Queen Anne-style townhouse dating from the beginning of the 18th century was reputed to have been built by a retired East Indian merchant, Edward Mallabar. The quality of its design suggests it was the work of an architect of some repute, possibly a member of the Adam family. In the late 19th century, a girls’ school occupied the house before it became the home of one of the town’s medical practices.WEAVERS COTTAGESModern redevelopment has swept away much of Congleton’s industrial heritage, but isolated examples still remain like the group of early 18th century ‘weavers cottages’ situated on Mill Street near the Mill Bridge. This group of four three storey cottages are an example of early industrial buildings. The ground and rst oors provided the living accommodation, the top oor with its larger windows to give increased light would have been used by handloom weavers. This oor was often accessed by an external staircase, making it ideal for housing fustian cutting frames when the industry came to Congleton in the 1860s. Other examples for weaver cottages can be found on Rood Hill and Waggs Road.16HISTORIC BUILDINGS

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CONGLETON BATH HOUSE Congleton Bath House was built around 1820 and contains a cold-water plunge pool. It is set in its own grounds with a Robert Adams-style garden shelter. The Congleton Bath House Preservation Trust has restored the Bath House and created a Physic Garden in the grounds using plants that have played an important part in local medicine and industry.DAVENPORTSDavenports, now a menswear clothes shop on the High Street, was built using reclaimed ship timbers around 1432-1480. You can see many of the original timbers and wooden pegs inside the shop. The building was once the Kings Arms Public House. In 1622 Dr Dean, an apothecary, bequeathed the income from this and the adjacent shop to the Corporation for the benet of the town’s poor. This explains why the old town badge and the symbol of Hippocrates are included in the external woodwork.MOODY HALL Built in 1771, and once the home of industrialist Robert Hodgson and his wife Mildred, who was a second cousin of George Washington, has links with the founding of the United States of America and the Royal Family. By marrying the 13 Earl of Strathmore, their granddaughter became the great-grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II. It was here, in 1867, that Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy, an advocate of female education and later a prominent gure in the suragist movement opened her school for young ladies. ST PETER’S CHURCHSt Peter’s Church – is the Town Centre Parish church. The present building dates from 1740. It is one of the best examples of a Georgian interior in the Country. During the summer months the church is usually open every Tuesday from 10am-2pm, oering a quiet place to go and cool down, reect and explore local history. HOMEFIELD This elegant Georgian town house once the home of Reade family has links with Napoleon’s exile on St Helena. In the garden there was once a willow tree said to be from a cutting from one of the trees which surrounded Napoleon’s grave on the island. It was planted to commemorate the house’s ownership by Sir Thomas Reade who, as Lieutenant Governor of the island, was one of Napoleon’s guardians during his exile. 20, 22, 24, HIGH STREET - WHITTAKER AND BIGGS, HAIRDRESSER’S AND MORTGAGE CORNERThese three businesses once formed a larger medieval ‘open hall’ house dating from the 1450s. The timber frame structure is still visible in Whittaker and Biggs, which still has the original huge cooking replace and in the hairdressers where there are the remains of wall paintings. If you look through the gated passage into Black Lion Court you can see the overhang or jetty of the rst oor of what was the west wing of this impressive building. THE WHITE LION The White Lion public house on Congleton High Street probably dates back to the late 1500s or early 1600s when it was a large house. It is thought that John Bradshaw learnt his profession as a lawyer here. OLD MILLCongleton ‘Old Mill’ is one of the town’s lost buildings. This magnicent silk mill constructed between 1752 and 1755 became the impetus to Congleton becoming one of the area’s earliest mill towns. It was 240 feet long, 24 feet wide and 48 feet high and had 390 windows making it one of the largest textile mills in the country at the time of its construction. Like all mills of the period, it was powered by a water wheel 5½ in width and 19½ feet in diameter constructed by James Brindley, the renowned canal engineer. Although much reduced in size the mill continued in operation until 1998.17

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Congleton is a welcoming town, with an exceptional location set in some of the most scenic countryside around! For visitors and residents, there is a wealth of natural and man-made attractions right on the doorstep ready to be explored!ASTBURY MERE COUNTRY PARKThanks to the hard work of a local trust the former sand quarry has been transformed into a beautiful Country Park, which attracts almost 300,000 visitors a year! The 14 hectare site includes a 3km all-weather path around the Mere, open space, extensive woodlands and wildower meadow. The Trust needs to raise considerable funds to maintain this beautiful ‘free’ attraction – so please leave some coins in the donation boxes dotted around the site. For the more active, Astbury Mere is the site of a national Park Run every Saturday morning at 9am, which is free, but you will need to register at parkrun.org.uk/Congleton. The Park is open daily, with the closing time dependent on the time of year. For more information see astburymerecountrypark.uk or 01260 297237. Car parking charges apply, no overnight parking allowed.The lake is owned by Stoke-on-Trent Angling Society who rent out space to Peak Pursuits for water sports. If you fancy kayaking, canoeing, or sailing contact Peak Pursuits peak.co.uk/astbury-water-sports-centre or telephone 01782 722226.CONGLETON PADDLING POOLThe town’s Paddling Pool has entertained children throughout the summer months from the 1930s and continues to be a source of summer fun and delight to the younger age group. While many councils have closed their pools, Congleton Town Council has seen it as an important part of the town’s heritage and continued to invest in the site. The pool normally opens on the Saturday before the late May bank holiday until early September. Visitors must book their free spaces in advance via the town council’s online booking system. Opening is weather dependent, session dates and times may vary. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Parking in the area is restricted so users are advised to park in the town centre car parks. Visit congleton-tc.gov.uk CONGLETON PARKThis impressive Victorian Park, complete with children’s play area, paths through the ancient town woods, river walks, ornamental gardens, bowling green, bandstand, toilets and pavilion café is just a ve-minute walk from the Town Centre! Thanks to a £1.5 million Heritage and Lottery Grant in 2005 the park was lovingly restored to its former glory. The Park is the venue for some great community events – including music concerts on the 100-year-old bandstand, Duck Race and the spectacular Rotary Bonre and reworks display. It has even been the venue for some major concerts – including Girls Aloud! In 2021 the park celebrated its 150th anniversary! The Park is owned by Cheshire East Council, but sta from Congleton Town Council’s Streetscape service ensures the park looks good 365 days of the year!For more ideas of places to visit in and around Congleton and Cheshire, contact Congleton Information Centre on 01260 270350 option 1, visit cheshireeast.gov.uk or scan the QR code. 20EXPLORE CONGLETON

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DANESIDE THEATRECongleton is proud to have its own theatre, which can be found in Park Road. Daneside is an independent theatre, which puts on a wide range of productions to appeal to people of all ages and tastes! For most of the shows at Daneside, the tickets are available at Congleton’s Information Centre, call 01260 270350 option 1 for an up-to-date programme of What’s On or visit danesidetheatre.co.uk The theatre opened in 1984 and is run by a charitable trust. Various performing arts groups use the rehearsal rooms for practice and perform on stage. These groups include Centre Stage Youth Theatre, Congleton Amateur Youth Theatre, Congleton Musical Theatre, Congleton Panto, Congleton Players, Our Gang and Trinity Amateur Operatic Society. These groups alongside a number of dance schools and touring theatre groups, ensure that the local people and visitors can enjoy rst class performances in the local area. The theatre hosts regular cinema events showing current lms.CONGLETON TOWN HALLSince its completion in 1866, Congleton Town Hall has been at the centre of Civic and Community Life in Congleton. The impressive Victorian building is home to the Information Centre and Congleton Town Council.CONGLETON TOWN CENTRECongleton is a busy market town which has a varied mix of more than 200 shops, businesses, cafés, restaurants and bars for a wide range of ages, tastes, styles and budgets. There’s a traditional market every Tuesday and Saturday, a lively car boot sale every Sunday and a Makers Market on the last Saturday of the month. Visit congleton-tc.gov.uk VICTORIA MILL ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES CENTRE Spread over three oors with an onsite restaurant - The Loft. This former mill building hosts over 50 dealers making it very easy to lose track of time in this fascinating centre! The Mill is open daily from 10am-4pm. Free entry and car parking. Visit victoriamillantiques.co.uk or call 01260 297838.LIVE MUSICCongleton has a wealth of talented musicians, singers, and local bands, from all age ranges and styles of music. Many of these can be found playing in local pubs and bars at weekends. The town is gaining a reputation for its lively music scene which includes Congleton Unplugged in March and the Jazz and Blues festival in August.THE CLOUD AT TIMBERSBROOKFor experienced or novice walkers, the Cloud is the place to venture. Situated on the outskirts of Congleton, many walkers are impressed with the scenic views when reaching the summit. On a good day, weather permitting, it is possible to look across the beautiful Cheshire Plains to the Welsh Mountains.21

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Proudly part of the Congleton community for over 50 yearsSiemens is proud to be a part of Congleton’s story now and for the future. Join us: siemens.co.uk/congletonView our open roles Siemens Congleton is proud to be a key part of the Congleton community. Founded in 1971, we are the oldest Siemens factory in the UK. But that doesn’t mean that we’re old-fashioned. We have the highest productivity rate per square metre of any Siemens site in the UK, which has allowed us to put eﬀort into new product innovation and help us grow the number of customers we work with and support new sectors.The team here designs and manufactures variable speed drives – sometimes called inverters – which are devices that connect to motors to control their speed and make them more eﬃcient.Our team of 500 people working in diﬀerent departments – from research and development and test engineering, to sales and procurement – help create more than one million electrical devices each year. These devices support customers working in sectors as broad as food manufacturing and aerospace. Because we strive to continuously improve, we work as part of a network of key leading factories from across Siemens that aim to push the boundaries of innovation in manufacturing.We have also taken the lead to put sustainability at the core of everything we do and are a leading example of how to reduce carbon emissions in UK manufacturing. We use local green energy supplied by Dane Valley Community Energy at Havannah Weir on the river Dane and through our on-site renewable energy generation. And, we are educating local children about the importance of minimising energy wastage. Our purpose is “doing what others can’t, for generations to come” and to do so we believe in being embedded in the community. We’re not just based in Congleton, we’re proud to be a part of its story now and for the future.Find out more: siemens.co.uk/congleton

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WONDERFUL WALKSCongleton is surrounded by stunning countryside, which is great for exploring by foot, bike, barge or horse! There are lots of footpaths and bridleways to enjoy around Congleton as well as the popular Biddulph Valley Way, Maccleseld Canal towpath, Congleton Cloud, Congleton Park and Astbury Mere Country Park.Stepping out and enjoying the countryside on our doorstep can benet your physical and mental health! If you don’t want to walk alone, there are many walking groups for all ages and abilities listed on the Cheshire East Live Well guide, visit livewellservices.cheshireeast.gov.ukYou can download free maps and self-guided routes from the Cheshire East Council Ranger Service and Public Rights of Way Team at cheshireeast.gov.uk. Cheshire East also has ‘Walks for All’ guides with details of walks without stiles or steps, which can cause an issue for some walkers. For more adventurous walkers the Congleton Partnership in conjunction with partnerships in our neighbouring towns has created a ‘South Cheshire Market Town Trail’ which includes a circular 42-mile walk (which can be broken into a number of sections) taking in the towns of Alsager, Congleton, Holmes Chapel, Middlewich and Sandbach. Copies are available in the Information Centre or online at congleton-tc.gov.uk/south-cheshire-market-towns-trail. There is also a 10-mile ‘Beating the Bounds’ trail roughly following the boundaries around the town. SCENIC CYCLE ROUTES There are two Sustrans cycle networks that run through Congleton.Route 55 – This route runs from Iron Bridge to Preston, passing through Congleton.Route 573 – A 19.6-mile regional route between Congleton and Davenham which uses mostly minor quiet roads. There are also plenty of beautiful routes to discover for yourself! The Biddulph Valley Way, a former railway line, is popular with cyclists wanting an ‘o road’ experience.Details of cycling routes are in the ‘Let’s go Cycling in South East Cheshire’ leaet available from Congleton Information Centre or as a download from the town council’s website congleton-tc.gov.uk/discover-congleton/cycling-in-congleton.The town council and sustainable travel groups are lobbying for more connected cycle routes through and around Congleton to make it easier, safer and more convenient for residents to cycle to town, schools or Congleton attractions.Thought your days of being on a bike were over? A group of trained and caring cyclists oer free, circular, leisure rides to anyone experiencing social isolation or limited mobility and wanting to get out in the fresh air safely and securely. Look out for the Beartown Rickshaw in Congleton Park, Astbury Mere, Biddulph Valley Way or around Congleton. Contact btrickshaw.uk or 07927 969196ON THE WATERThe Maccleseld Canal runs from Marple Bridge to Kidsgrove and circles around the south-eastern side of Congleton from Buglawton passing close to the railway station and curving round to Mossley and Astbury. There are mooring points close to the town centre which prove a popular stopover point for those exploring this part of Cheshire by boat. The at towpaths are also popular with walkers and runners.IN THE SADDLEWith the famous Somerford Park on our doorstep and some of the best countryside around, Congleton’s bridleways are popular with riders. Details of bridleways can be seen on the North Cheshire Riders website.24THE GREAT OUTDOORS

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Whatever your preferred style of accommodation you will nd it in the Congleton area. From countryside ve-star bed and breakfast to comfortable pubs with rooms, town centre hotels to waterside retreats. Congleton has the accommodation to meet your needs for business or pleasure.Congleton is just fteen minutes from the M6 at either Junction 17 or 18 and located in the heart of the beautiful Cheshire countryside. Spend your time in a truly historic and friendly town whether visiting for business or leisure.Congleton is close to wonderful tourist attractions, including Little Moreton Hall a unique Elizabethan Manor House, Biddulph Grange Gardens, Jodrell Bank, miles of wonderful canal walks, a short drive to the Peak District Hills and open Cheshire countryside to explore.ALEXANDRA COURT HOTEL7 Newcastle Road, Congleton CW12 4HN 01260 297871reception@thealexandracourthotel.comEGERTON ARMSPeel Lane Astbury Village, Congleton CW12 4RQ 01260 273946info@egertonarmsastbury.co.ukHP BED & BREAKFAST1 Norfolk Road, Congleton CW12 1NY 07808 687877LAMB INN GUEST HOUSE3 Blake Street, Congleton CW12 4DS 01260 272731info@thelambinncongleton.co.ukLION AND SWAN HOTELSwan Bank, Congleton CW12 1AH 01260 211211info@lionandswan.co.ukREUBENS CONGLETON46 Lawton Street, Congleton CW12 1RS01260 273517SANDHOLE FARM BED & BREAKFASTManchester Road, Hulme Waleld, Congleton CW12 2JH 01260 224419bedrooms@sandholefarm.co.ukTHE PLOUGHMaccleseld Road, Eaton, Congleton CW12 2NH 01260 280207enquiries@theploughinncheshire.comTHE QUEENS HEADPark Lane, Congleton CW12 3DE 01260 272546thequeensheadcongleton@gmail.comWHITETHORN BED & BREAKFASTWatery Lane, Astbury, Congleton CW12 4RR 01260 273371 / 07771 967352whitethornbandb@aol.comYEW TREE FARM BED & BREAKFASTManor Park Road, North Rode, Congleton CW12 2PF 01260 22356926WHERE TO STAY

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27LEISURE DAY TOURS, WORKSHOPSInterested? get in touch or visit our website todayinfo@tabtours.co.uk · www.tabtours.co.ukT: 07748 962670We organise day trips for groups and creative workshops and master classes. For the perfect day out or a new creative experience get in touch. Choose from our selection or let us create the ideal bespoke day just for you!ExplorewhAND EVENTSFOODACCOMMODATIONBEER GARDENDOG FRIENDLY You can now book our dog ﬁeld & let your dogoff the leash in a safe, secure & fun setting!Family run in the village of AstburyAstbury, Congleton CW12 4RQ01260 273946THE OLD CHAPEL, MILL STR EET , B UGL AWT ON,CONGLETON CW12 2ADsupperclub + storeH O M E O F F E A S TOPEN TUES - SAT 9- 4PMPOP UP EVENTSREFILL STOREGRAZING BOXESBESPOKE PARTY FOODMASA BAKERY SOURDOUGH (SAT) GREAT NORTH PIES HOMEMADE CAKES TAKEAWAY + EAT IN BRUNCH + LUNCH CELEBRATION CAKESCORPORATE LUNCHES@HOME_OF _ F E ASTHOME OF F E A STWWW.HOME O F F EAST.CO . U KCAFE

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The friendly and knowledgeable team at the Congleton Information Centre based inside the Town Hall can help you make the most of your time being in Congleton. The team is also the reception for the Town Council and Town Hall. The shop is stocked with lots of information about events, attractions, places to stay and activities in Congleton and the surrounding areas. Discover books on local history, maps and guides, what’s on listings, souvenirs and lots more. Plus tickets for other local theatres such as The Regent, Victoria Hall, the New Vic and Buxton Opera House. Copies of the Congleton Chronicle and even single postage stamps are available to buy from the counter. Browse unique gifts on sale from talented local creators making ideal gifts.For further information 01260 270350 (option 1)congleton-tc.gov.uk info@congleton-tc.gov.uk Monday to Friday: 9am – 4.30pmSaturday:10.15am – 1.45pmClosed Sunday and Bank HolidaysOPENINGHOURS Photo: Congleton Amateur Youth Theatre Alice in Wonderland, Daneside TheatrePurchase tickets for shows and lms at Daneside Theatre with no added booking fees!28CONGLETON INFORMATION CENTRE

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Exercise is the miracle cure we’ve always had, but many of us have neglected to take! Whatever your age, there’s strong scientic evidence that being physically active can help you lead a healthier and happier life. People who exercise regularly have a lower risk of developing many long-term (chronic) conditions, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and some cancers. Physical activity can also boost self-esteem, mood, sleep quality and energy, as well as reducing your risk of stress, depression, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. There are many ways to increase your activity levels. Choose activities that you enjoy, and you are more likely to make time to do them. Below we explore some of the many sports clubs and groups in Congleton.Whether you are looking for a regular commitment or a casual drop-in event there is a wide choice of classes, clubs and competitive sport to choose from. If you can’t nd what you are looking for from the list below see: cheshireeast.gov.uk/livewell which covers a wider area.LEISURE CENTRESCongleton has two Public Leisure Centres: Congleton Leisure Centre based in Worrall Street is run by Everybody Leisure on behalf of Cheshire East Council. The redeveloped centre oers state-of-the-art health & tness facilities, including two swimming pools with a thermal suite, 100-station two-storey gym, sports hall, cycling studio and a Café everybody.org.uk/locations/congleton, tel: 01260 387717 or email: congleton@everybody.org.ukCongleton High School Sports Centre supports a range of sport and leisure activities congletonhigh.com/community/sports-centreThere are also a large number of private gyms and classes held in other local schools.BASKETBALLCongleton Basketball Club meet at Congleton High School Sports Centre on Monday evenings. Junior sessions: 6.30pm-8pm and adults: 8pm-9.30pm. Friday’s 7pm-9pmcongletongrizzlies.webador.co.ukBOWLING TEAMSLocated at the Booth Street Ground, Congleton Park Bowling Green, the Railway Inn and Coronation Club. The nearest indoor ten-pin bowling centres are at Festival Park, Stoke and Lyme Green, Maccleseld.BADMINTONCourts can be booked at Congleton Leisure Centreeverybody.org.uk/locations/congletonBOXINGBeartown Amateur Boxing Club oers coaching and tness training to people of all ages. It’s a growing club for more information visit: beartownboxing.co.ukCRICKETCongleton benets from two thriving but closely linked cricket clubs – Congleton Cricket Club congleton.play-cricket.com and Mossley Cricket Club mossley.play-cricket.com. Both play cricket in a friendly and competitive spirit!CYCLINGThe active Congleton Cycling Club has an all year programme of touring and racing events. It is open to adults and juniors, under 18’s will require a completed parental consent form congletoncyclingclub.org.uk DARTS, POOL AND BINGOThe Cygnet Club is a major centre for these games. Located on Swan Bank cygnetclub.co.ukDANCECongleton is the home to many dance groups from ballet to tap, jazz, modern, ballroom, tea dances, street or majorettes. For more details contact the Congleton Information Centre.WHAT TO DO TO KEEP ACTIVE30KEEPING ACTIVE

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FISHING Enthusiasts will be welcomed by the Congleton and District Fly Fishing Club westlowmere.co.uk, Eaton Fly Fishers eatonyshers.co.uk, Marton Heath Trout pools martonheath.co.uk and Moreton Fisheries: 01260 272839.FOOTBALLCongleton Town FC (The Bears) play in the North West Counties League Premier Division ctfc.club. Congleton Rovers has merged with Congleton Town FC as an enlarged club oering boy and girl teams from 7-18s, as well as academy, senior, a semi-professional and veteran’s team. Vale Juniors also oers football for all ages from 4-21 valejuniorsfc.comPILATES AND YOGAThese are catered for within local Leisure Centres and Halls, there are also many classes online.GOLFThere are two golf clubs on the edge of the town: Congleton Golf Club, which has 9 holes congletongolfclub.co.uk Astbury Golf Club with its testing 18-hole course astburygolfclub.com. For those who prefer the occasional game there is Malkins Bank Golf Club malkinsbankgolfclub.co.uk or Marton Golf Club martonmeadows.co.uk which are both pay as you play.MARTIAL ARTSThe martial arts, judo, jujitsu, taekwondo, Thai boxing, and karate are well catered for with many local clubs.NETBALLEnthusiasts can join Congleton Adult Netball League, games are played at Congleton Leisure Centre everybody.org.uk/locations/congletonHOCKEYThere are men’s, ladies and youth teams visit Triton Hockey Club tritonhockey.co.ukRAMBLINGCongleton Ramblers Association has a packed programme of local walks, day and weekend trips to suit all abilities. Search for local walks on ramblers.co.uk or congletonramblers.org.uk RUGBYCongleton Rugby Club is one of the oldest clubs in the world and has an active adult and junior section congletonrufc.co.ukRUNNINGThe town has two running clubs:Congleton Harriers has over 150 members from aged 12 upwards of all abilities and experience. congleton-harriers.co.uk Boalloy Running Club is a successful running club with around 60 members and a strong youth group. See Facebook page or britishathletics.org.uk. The town also has a friendly and popular Park Run at Astbury Mere at 9am every Saturday.SNOOKERThere is an active snooker club based in Mottershead Mill, Royle Street congletonsnookerclub.co.uk SWIMMINGThe town has two clubs based at Congleton Leisure Centre. Congleton Amateur Swimming Club congletonasc.wordpress.com and Dane Valley Swimming Club danevalleyswimming.org TENNISCongleton Lawn Tennis Club is one of the oldest Tennis clubs in the country, founded in 1890. It has seven all weather courts plus two articial grass courts and is one of the largest tennis clubs in the area congletontennis.co.uk WINDSURFING, KAYAKING, SAILING AND CANOEINGThis takes place on the beautiful Astbury Mere peak.co.uk/centre-category/astbury ZUMBAThere are many instructors who hold classes at various venues over Congleton. For more information on the classes see zumba.com

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What can members expect to experience in the multi-million £ redevelopment of Congleton Leisure Centre??FITNESS SUITEA spacious two story, 100 station gym with zones for resistance machines, free weights, cardio, functional, stretch area and IFI accredited ﬁtness equipment to enable both disabled and non-disabled people to beneﬁt during their workoutEncompasses all aspects of training including, dedicated strength, conditioning, resistance, functional, cardio and stretching areasTHERMAL SPARelax and aid recovery in our impressive thermal spa with scented sauna and steam roomTropical shower and crushed ice machine for the full hot and cold experienceSWIMMING6 lane pool and learner poolChild and adult swimming lessons, from age 6-monthsGeneral swim sessions including lane, family fun, inclusive, aquaﬁt classesPoolpod access system to provide access for those with impaired mobility TASTE FOR LIFE CAFÉRe-fuel your body with our delicious protein ﬁlled menu, from freshly prepared lunches to protein shakesblend and a selection of hot and cold snacksOpen 7 days a weekGROUP FITNESSTwo purpose built exercise studios and dedicated group cycling studio60+ ﬁtness classes including instructor-led and virtual Gym-ﬂoor based group ﬁtness sessions! Includes our popular TRAIN classACTIVITIES FOR KIDS & FAMILIESKids up to 8 years can enjoy our three story soft play with slides and ball pitsJunior and Family group ﬁtness classesActive Holidays school holiday activity sessionsSPORTS HALLFour-court sports hall with viewing galleryRacquet sports including badmintonBall sports including football, walking football, netball, walking netballAvailable for bookable sessions, general and club hireBIRTHDAY PARTIESCongleton Leisure Centre will provide a fun, safe environment for your kid’s birthday partiesIncludes soft play, epic bubble football and an exclusive party roomTaste for Life café party food packages availableCONGLETON LEISURE CENTRE OPENED 29TH JUNE 2023Get ready to become your happiest, healthiest selfBOOK A TOUR, BECOME A MEMBER OR CLAIM A FREE ONE DAY PASS!114 CAR PARKING SPACES, PLUS PARENT AND TODDLER, AND ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPOTS4 X 22KW ELECTRIC CHARGING POINTS BIKE SHELTERDEDICATED WET AND DRY CHANGING FACILITIES WITH SHOWERSCHANGING VILLAGE (FAMILY CHANGE CUBICLES, GROUP SWIM CHANGING ROOMS AND BABY CHANGING)To ﬁnd out more visit www.everybody.org.uk or send your questions to support.freshdesk@everybody.org.uk

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One of the most outstanding characteristics of Congleton is its strong voluntary sector, which plays a vibrant role in every aspect of the cultural, social and sporting life of the town. Over 150 organisations and groups are run by volunteers, making Congleton a very lively, welcoming and active community. A key organisation for Congleton is the Congleton Partnership. The Partnership has brought hundreds of thousands of pounds into the town via grants to deliver projects aimed at improving Congleton for its residents, workers and visitors. Over the years, the Congleton Partnership has brought a volunteer group that actively encourages more people to get involved – with the rm belief that the more people involved the more that can be achieved! Some successes include the recent renovation of the Cenotaph, adding safe cycle routes, mapping country walks, introducing information boards and town entry signs, the River Dane Walkway and Congleton Apple Juice. More information at congletonpartnership.co.uk Congleton has four ‘Connected Community’ Hubs oering a wide range of activities for the community. They are Bromley Farm Community Centre, Ruby’s Fund, The Old Saw Mill in Back River Street and Bromley Farm Wellbeing Hub in Parnell Square. Congleton Community Projects (CCP) provides creative support, advice and practical help to many voluntary groups and organisations. Congleton Town Council provides a grant to the group. CCP created and delivers the very popular annual Food and Drink Festival and is involved with many other festivals. For more information contact jo@congletoncommunityprojects.org or visit congletoncommunityprojects.org Care of young people is a strong strand in community life. VISYON is a charitable trust formed to provide a condential counselling service for young people between the ages of 11 and 25 and can be found at Fellowship House, near Congleton’s Paddling Pool. Ruby’s Fund is a charity providing social, sensory, educational and recreational services for children, young people, their families and carers at a Sensory Centre in Roe Street. Scouting and Guiding ourishes in Congleton with numerous units throughout the town engaged in oering challenging opportunities and new skills. The Air Training Corps 230 (Congleton Squadron) and the Congleton Army Cadets, both based at Rope Walk are also very active in the Town. Church life and faith groups are very active in Congleton with most of the churches having community rooms which help support their youth groups, luncheon clubs for senior residents and many social events and activities. New Life Church runs a food bank for those in need called The Storehouse amongst many other activities aimed at helping people get back on their feet. See the section on faith groups for more information, page 66-67.Congleton has a thriving u3a which has more than 1200 members and 100 active groups ranging from art classes to foreign language groups, ecology and book clubs to a popular Ukulele club. U3A is open to everyone who is not in full-time employment. There is no age limit. It is a great place to meet a wide circle of people from diverse backgrounds and interests. More information at congletonu3a.org.uk 34COMMUNITY & CULTURE

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Congleton Rotary Club and Congleton Lions add greatly to the community life in Congleton, organising many key events while raising money for great causes. Both local groups provide excellent networking and friendship groups and are always keen to welcome new members.The town is extremely fortunate to have its own fabulous theatre, run by a trust. There are lots of thespian groups of all ages and disciplines involved in the local Daneside Theatre. The theatre also acts as a cinema for the town showing regular box-oce hits. More details at danesidetheatre.co.ukCongleton’s music scene is thriving, and ranges from talented local indie and rock bands to the fabulous Clonter Opera on the outskirts of Congleton. The Congleton Choral Society congletonchoralsociety.org oers a varied range of choral music, with a number of concerts held during the year. An oshoot of the long-established Choral Society is the Congleton Community Choir, for those who want to sing a more light-hearted varied programme of songs. Congleton Youth Orchestra encourages young musicians from nine to twenty-ve years old. It has a junior string section and trains younger players for the main orchestra. The group is pleased to hear from young musicians and can loan instruments free of charge for a trial period. Brass bands are still strong in the area and two local bands, the Maccleseld Silk Band and the Rode Hall Silver Band often play at the theatre, Town Hall and at local events.Congleton has a growing arts community with both Victoria Mill victoriamillartcentre.org and the Electric Picture House electricpicturehouse.online providing units for a wide range of artists and exhibition space. See Creative Congleton, page 36.There is a wide range of sporting and leisure groups run by volunteers for the benet of their members. See ‘Keeping Active’ page 30.There are several support and friendship groups oering an opportunity for people to meet others in a similar position. These range from parent and toddler groups to the Library’s Crafternoon tea sessions. There are also support groups specialising in helping those with additional needs. Many groups rely on volunteers to help them to function.Supporting the work of many of the voluntary groups and organisations are eight local trusts, see page 74.LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION & VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS?It is impossible to mention every voluntary organisation in the town and the above are just a few examples to illustrate the vibrancy and massive contribution that such groups make to the quality of life in Congleton. For lots more information about all the Community Groups and Organisations look out for the soon to be updated ‘Congleton’s Get Involved’ Booklet produced by Congleton Community Projects, available at: congletoncommunityprojects.orgCongleton Credit Union has been operating since 1995. It is only open to people who live or work in CW12 and oers members a chance to save on a regular basis and borrow money (up to 3 x what they have saved) at a low-interest rate. The collection points are: The Old Saw Mill, 10am-12pm every Friday, The Library 10am-11am every Saturday and Bromley Farm Community Centre, 7.15pm-7.45 pm every Tuesday. Find the Credit Union on Facebook or go along to one of the sessions for a chat (and maybe a coee & cake too)!

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Congleton is a creative town with a wide-ranging arts and cultural oer including art clubs, drama, writing, choral groups, dance schools, music events, community arts projects and town-wide festivals.At the heart of the Creative Congleton scene is the Electric Picture House, located in Spindle Mill, ve minutes’ walk from the town centre. It is a non-prot making artists’ cooperative run by internationally and nationally recognised artists.The building combines working studios, oces, a gallery and workshop space and oers a comprehensive programme of exhibitions, studio theatre, music performances and workshops. It is also the home of Congleton Community Projects, organisers of a wide range of community activities in the town including the very popular Food and Drink Festival in June and the Christmas Lantern Parade at the Lights Switch on in November. Congleton Live CIC plan the Congleton Jazz and Blues Festival held over the August Bank Holiday and Unplugged Festival which takes place in March.There are also moves afoot to organise a Green Island Family Fiesta to promote this area of the town in collaboration with local businesses including the Beartown Brewery, the Den, Beartown Tap, Green Island Chippy, and Ruby’s Fund. Contact Congleton Community Projects for more information.Electric Picture House and Congleton Community Projects 01260 270908 | congletoncommunityprojects.org congletonjazzandblues.co.uk 36CREATIVE CONGLETONDANESIDE LICENSED BARTHEATREJOIN US FORROOMS TO HIREwww.danesidetheatre.co.ukPARK ROAD, CONGLETON

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GIFTS, CRAFTS, FLOWERS AND HOME Berisfords Thomas Street Browns Furniture Shop Lawton Street Card Factory Pedestrian Area Factory Bed Shop Mill Street Fireplace Centre Lawton Street Grace Brown Interiors West Street House to Home Pedestrian Area JS Trophies Rood Hill Nana Knight’s Christmas Cottage Martins Court Royle Street Beds Park Street Serenity Designs Pedestrian Area Sweet Pea Florists Pedestrian Area The Flower Gallery Little Street Congleton Information Centre High Street Victoria Beds o Foundry Bank Victoria Mill Antiques & Collectables o Foundry Bank Willow Vintage Gifts Lawton Street BIKES, CARS AND GARAGES Alpha Street Legal Thomas Street Amery’s Garage Canal Road ATS Tyres Mountbatten Way Beartown Tyres Havannah Street Bear Town Premium Hand Car Wash Manchester Road Beardmore Motors Garden Street Booth’s Tyre and Auto Services Broadhurst Lane BP Porters Service Station Padgbury Lane Brook Street Garage Brook Street Burns Garage Canal Street Congleton Hand Car Wash Roe Street County 4X4 Thomas Street Cycle Centre West Road Enterprise Cars Market Street Halfords Congleton Retail Park Halfords Autocentre Barn Road Kwik Fit West Road LAC Autoparts West Road LRC 4X4 Ltd Buxton Road Martone Cars Market Street Michael Green Bodyworks West Road Mikeanics Silk Street National Tyres Barn Road Paddock Motorcycles Mill Street Pit Stop Lawton Street Richardsons Bike & Car Dealership Mill Street Shell Clayton Bypass Soapy Joe’s Worrall Street TBE Services Silk Street Tyrz Antrobus Street Votex West Street Waves Hand Car Wash Tesco Superstore SERVICES AND HARDWARE Arkhi Architects Mill Street Cheshire Design Centre Hatter Street Cheshire Electrical Supplies Mountbatten Way Cheshire Flooring Solutions Hancock Road Congleton Carpets West Street Congleton Glass Co Royle Street Curtains by Design Hightown, Mossley Direct Bottled Gas Havannah Street Greyfriars Carpets Manchester Road Handy Cabin Mill Street Hightown Hardware Hightown, Mossley Jantex Milk Street Johnson Cleaners Barn Road MQS Services Thomas Street P&L Fireplace Barn Road Royle Street Carpets Royle Street Screwx Mountbatten Way Steam Machine Royle Street Storm Cutting Formes Roe Street Threadfast Engineers Royle Street Toolstation Mountbatten WayVisions of Earth West Street Wharf Plumbing Hightown, Mossley Wristbands Plus Bromley RoadPETS Congleton Veterinary Centre West Heath Shopping Centre Charter Veterinary Surgeons West Road HJ Lea Oakes Hightown, Mossley Jolleys Pet Food Superstore Congleton Retail Park K9 Raw Worrall Street Millies Vets Bradshaw Court Perfect Pooch Mill Street Tom Equine Vets Holmes Chapel Road Wright & Morten Vets Moody Street Pup Cups Mill Street Scan the QR Code for your digital version of our town map & shops. POCKET EDITION40ON CONGLETON’S STREETS

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CHARITY SHOPS Barnardos West Heath Shopping Centre Cancer Research UK Pedestrian Area Green Tree House Lawton Street Hospital League of Friends Lawton Street Mencap West Heath Shopping Centre North West Air Ambulance Market Street Oxfam High Street Ruby’s Fund Roe Street YMCA High Street HAIR AND BEAUTY 8th Planet Beauty Swan Bank ACE Beauty Studio High Street AG Salon Lawton Street Aidali Hairdressers Antrobus Street Alter Ego Biddulph Road B Beauty Salon West Street Barbertini Park Lane Beauty at Mossley Morley Drive Beauty Innovation Park Street Beauty Secrets Antrobus Street Billy’s Barbers Park Street Birdhouse Hair Room Antrobus Street Buttery Beauty Salon West Street Charlies Barbers Moor Street Congleton Nails Mill Street Congleton Personal Stylists Antrobus Street Costantinos West Heath Shopping Centre Couture Hair & Beauty Rood Hill Cuckoo Folk Moor Street DCN Nails & Beauty High Street Dee Dee’s Beautique Martins Court Dollface Makeup Studio Lawton Street Francesco Pedestrian Area Fusion Hair Design West Street Halo Hair Swan Bank Haven Hair & Nails West Street Innovations Hightown, Mossley Istanbul Barber Swan bank John’s Barbers West Street Love all of you Cheshire Moss Road Luke’s Barber Shop West Street LUX Antrobus Street Mario’s Barber Shop Rood Hill Michelles Hair Salon Glebe Farm Mossley Hair Salon Hightown, Mossley Mr Wendles Lawton Street Next Level Tattoo High Street No 1 Hairdressers & Health Kitchen High Street Olivia’s Nails Market Street Park Street Tattoo Moor Street Proper Barbers Market Street Rogers Barber Shop High Street Rootz Swan Bank Salon 29 Lawton Street Salon 6277 High Street Studio 96 Swan Bank Skinoveve West Street Stephanie’s Hair High Street Sugar Plum Hair Salon Lawton Street Swan Bank Beauty House Swan Bank The Barber Shop Pedestrian Area The Edge Hairdressers Mill Street The Hair Lounge High Street The Tanning Hut Mill Street Town House Hair Salon Moor StreetVinny Brennan Hair Lounge Bridge StreetCLOTHES, SHOES AND JEWELLERY 130 Atelier Bridal High Street 7th Heaven Bridal Lawton Street Beeches Swan Bank Birch Jewellers Pedestrian Area Browns of Congleton Jewellers Pedestrian Area Congleton Shoe Repairs Swan Bank Davenports Menswear High Street Delia Metcalfe Ladies Clothes & Shoes Pedestrian Area DP Sportswear Bromley Road Empire Menswear High Street Hollins & Hollinshead Jewellers Pedestrian Area Isabel’s Fashion House Antrobus Street Lan Tailoring Mill StreetPeacocks Pedestrian Area Serenity Designs Pedestrian Area Shoe Zone Congleton Retail Park Swan Brides Boutique Park StreetTECHNICAL AND ELECTRICAL Bellboy Print Moor Street Cheshire Electrical Mountbatten Way Congleton Mobiles Pedestrian Area CT Mobiles Market Street MAC Tool Hire Park Street Max Spielmann Pedestrian Area Phone Care UK Swan Bank Richard Parker Pianos Thomas Street S&S Photography Park Street Stonehammer Music High Street Town Hall Studios High Street Wrist Bands Plus Bromley Road 41

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To Cemetery To CemeteryCockshootsClayton By-PassBroadhurst LaneLower Meadow DriveOakworth CloseValley ViewLwr Meadow DriveDane StreetHenrietta StBanks CloseObelisk WayWest StreetDavenport StreetObelisk WayJohn StAstbury StreetBooth StreetElizabeth StreetSilk StreetOverton CloseOverton CloseNorth StreetAstbury StreetParson StIvy GardensProspect StreetCrescent RoadThe Crescent Lime StreetWaggs RoadSwan StreetFountain StreetWaggs StreetDuke StBridge StHigh StSwan BankMill StreetCross StreetSouth StRope WalkRiver StreetBack River StHorace Lawton CtMill StreetRiver DanePrincess StreetVictoria StLittle StreetBelgrave AvenueBelgrave AvenueRoyle StreetDerby StreetUnion Street HillfieldsMill GreenBrookside RdStonehouse GreenStonehouse GnMountbatten WayMountbatten WayWorrall StreetPark RoadPark ViewThe MeadowsMountbatten Way Service RoadThe MeadowsFoundry BankCentenary PlLower Park StPark StreetBack Park StreetPark StreetBank StMarket SquareHigh StreetTanner StBark StKinsey Street Lawton StreetMarket StreetMoody StreetChapel StreetCanal StreetLowe AvenueJubilee RoadPriesty FieldsHowey LaneThe GrreenEgerton StQueen StHaywood StRood Hill MarketColehill BankFTCongleton Cricket ClubCongleton Bowling ClubCongleton Town Football ClubAntrobus StreetHolford StreetCongleton Leisure CentreCongleton MarketSt Mary’s Primary SchoolPHankinson’s FieldCongleton Park££Town HallYe Olde Kings ArmsCommunity GardenElizabeth StatueSt Peter’s ChurchVictoria MillRiverside MillThe Lion & Swan HotelTwo BearsRoundaboutMargaret’s PlaceTo Astbury MereMoody TerraceBath HousePOLICEA54A54A34Paddling PoolHA536Manchester MacclesfieldA34()Congleton Lawn Tennis ClubElectric Picture House Arts CentreDaneside TheatreTown WoodCenotaph£BradshawHouseM6BirminghamWarringtonCongleton Railway StationBuxtonA527A54PBack Park StreetPPark StreetPPrincess StreetPMorrisonsPAntrobusStreetPWest StreetPFair-GroundLibraryOld Saw MillPChapelStreetMTreo£PTPOLICEFHNSEWMCongleton Historic Market Town CentreKeyATMBus StationFire StationHospital Public ToiletsRailway StationShoppingStairs/StepsSurgeriesTaxi RankDaneside TheatreTraffic Signals/(Minor Injuries Unit)MuseumParkingPaths & WalkwaysPedestrianisedPlaces of InterestPoliceCrossingsVisitor InformationMap by Silvermaze Limitedwww.silvermaze.co.ukMarch 2019Lion Street42

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING Ableworld Mill Street Ayres Health Lion StreetBare Health High Street Body & Mind MOT 65 Pedestrian Area Boots Pedestrian Area Boots Congleton Retail Park Boots Opticians Pedestrian Area Broome Chiropody Antrobus Street Cheshire Colonics Lawton Street Congleton Dental Centre West Street Congleton Osteopathic Practice Kinsey Street Herbecures Mill Street Holland & Barrett Pedestrian Area L. Thompson Optometrists West Street Lloyds Pharmacy West Street Mind Being You West StreetMoody Terrace Dental Moody Street Mossley Pharmacy Hightown, Mossley Norris Health Lawton Street Readesmoor Medical Centre West StreetSalus Pharmacy Havannah Street Specsavers Victoria Street Superdrug Pedestrian Area The Congleton Hearing Centre Pedestrian Area Vision Express Pedestrian Area Well Pharmacy Park Lane West Heath Pharmacy West Heath Shopping Centre SUPERMARKETS AND GENERAL STORESAldi West Heath Shopping Centre B&M Bargains Congleton Retail Park Bargain Booze West Heath Shopping Centre Bargain Booze Hightown, Mossley Beartown Brewery Spindle Street Congleton Chronicle High Street Co-op Bromley Road E-Cig Congleton Mill Street E-Cigolution Market Street Egerton Brooks Butchers Astbury Street Hightown Post Oce Hightown, Mossley Home Bargains West Heath Shopping Centre Home of Feast Mill Street, Buglawton Hu & Pu Pedestrian AreaIceland West Heath Shopping Centre Londis Havannah Street Marks & Spencer Simply Food Congleton Retail Park McColls West Heath Shopping Centre Morrisons Market Street Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe Pedestrian Area Premier Cross Lane RJ & J Moore Greengrocers Mill Street Select Convenience Brook Street Spar West Street Spar Canal Road Tesco Barn Road Tesco Express West Road W H Smith Pedestrian Area WOW Portraits & Newsagents Pedestrian Area FINANCE AND LEGALHammond McNulty Market Square NatWest High Street SAS Daniels Riverside Tax Assist High Street Nationwide Pedestrian Area Leek Building Society Pedestrian AreaESTATE AGENTS AND TRAVEL AGENTSBostock Tours Moor Street Butters John Bee Pedestrian Area Chris Hamriding Lettings & Estate Agents High Street CS Lawrence & Co Swan Bank Reeds Rains Estate Agents High Street Stephenson Browne High Street Three Way Travel Swan Bank Timothy A Brown Estate Agents West StreetTUI Travel Agents Pedestrian Area Whittaker & Biggs High Street PUBS AND CLUBS Antelope Lawton Street Arriba Slammer Bar West Street Barley Hops Swan Bank Beartown Tap Willow Street Bluey’s High Street Congleton Rugby Club Park Street Crazy Moose Ski Shack Lawton Street Cygnet Club Swan Bank Dublin Bar Capital Walk Congleton also has a twice weekly retail market every Tuesday and Saturday with a mixture of indoor and outdoor stalls, a Car Boot on a Sunday Morning and a visiting Makers Market on the last Saturday of the month. For details about stalls on the market, and for further details on all the shops, see congleton-tc.gov.uk44ON CONGLETON’S STREETS

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DV8 Little Street Heath Farm Padgbury Lane Farmers Arms West Street Gather High Street Higher Ground High Street Honolulu Bar Tiki Capital Walk Lion and Swan Swan Bank Little Street Cellar Bar Little Street London bar Capital Walk Lord Mountbatten Mill Street Ye Olde kings Arms High StreetPrince of Wales Lawton Street Reubens 46 Lawton Street Rumba Swan Bank The Bulls Head Mill Street The Church House Buxton Road, Buglawton The Coach and Horses Under Rainow Road The Counting House Swan bank The Cricket Club Booth Street The Den Spindle Street The Queens Head Hightown, Mossley The Railway Inn Hightown, Mossley The Rams Head Rood Hill Stock In The Park Mill Green The Unicorn West Heath Shopping Centre The Vale Club Canal Road The Wharf Inn Canal Road The Wonky Pear Cross Lane Throstles Nest Buxton Road Ye Olde White Lion High Street RESTAURANTS AND CAFES Amans West Heath Shopping Centre Bangkok Street Grill Capital Walk Bear Grills Market Street Boteco Jamaican Capital Walk Chatwins Pedestrian Area Costa Coee Pedestrian Area Crema Pedestrian Area DV8 Little Street Forum Worrall Street Four Friends Mill Street Gather of Cheshire High Street Greggs Pedestrian Area Happy Garden West Heath Shopping Centre Higher Ground Café & Bar Pedestrian Area Indian Spice Pedestrian Area Kingshr Indian Cuisine Antrobus Street Kingston Town Grill Capital Walk Lion and Swan Swan Bank Miam Miam Lawton Street No1 Health Kitchen High Street No15 West Street West Street Old Saw Mill Back River Street PupCups Mill StreetPurple Pakora Lawton Street Reubens 46 Lawton Street Roma Italia Capital Walk Stock At The Pavilion Mill Green Wild & Wild Pedestrian Area Yankees Capital Walk TAKE AWAYS 21 Fish & Chips Antrobus Street Beartown Spice West Street Beijing City Mill Street Bonds Bakery Hightown, Mossley Cheeky Chicken Lawton Street Chilli Express Rood Hill Chopstix Lawton Street Congleton Oatcakes Lawton Street Congleton Tandoori Lawton Street Dominoes Barn Road Go East Hightown, Mossley Green Island Chippy Willow Street Hightown Fish & Chips Hightown, Mossley Lower Heath Chip Shop Rood Hill Hotspot High Street M&A Buttylicious Hightown, Mossley Marios Fish & Chips West Heath Shopping McDonalds Clayton Bypass New Ruby Antrobus Street Paccinos Pizzeria Rood Hill Phil’s Famous Chippy Rood Hill Portobello Pizzeria Lawton Street Q&J Chinese West Street Subway West Heath Shopping Centre Sweet Chillies Lawton Street Top Nosh West Street Turkish Delight High Street Valleys Fast Food High StreetFUNERAL DIRECTORS Alan Finneron Funeral Directors West Street Co-op Funeral Care West Street John Garside & Son Stonehouse Green Larvin & Clegg Funeral Care Antrobus StreetThree Shires Independent Funeral Service Moody StreetBETTING SHOPS Betfred West Heath Shopping Centre Coral Pedestrian Area 45

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Congleton in Bloom has been successfully greening and transforming areas of Congleton since the group was formed in 1998. In addition to helping to create a cleaner, greener Congleton, In Bloom activities have also brought hundreds of people together, of all ages, in either town-wide or local greening projects.Over the past two decades, Congleton has had amazing success in regional and national RHS In Bloom competitions scooping 20 gold medals for its horticultural excellence, community involvement and environmental responsibility. Congleton has represented the North West in the national large town nals in 2001, 2007, 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2022, winning four gold medals. Congleton would have been a nalist in 2020 if COVID-19 hadn’t caused the competition to be postponed. In addition to Congleton in Bloom, the town also benets from many ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ campaigns, including Buglawton in Bloom and Bromley Farm in Bloom which have been running almost as long as the town group. Although the town is praised for its oral roundabouts, hanging baskets, troughs and owerbeds, only 40% of the marks are for horticultural excellence. The rest are for environmental responsibility and community engagement. Schools, businesses, youth groups, churches, pubs, care homes and many local neighbourhoods and individuals take part. The group would love to see even more people take part! Look out for monthly town tidies, planting opportunities or talk to the group about setting up your own neighbourhood group and be part of the movement to create more community pride and an even cleaner, greener Congleton. For more information visit the Congleton in Bloom Facebook page or congleton-tc.gov.uk 46BLOOMING MARVELLOUS CONGLETON

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Looking for some peace and quiet and a splash of colour? Sit and listen to the world go by in Congleton’s hidden gardens and green spaces. Connect with nature and give your well-being a boost.ELIZABETH’S GARDEN, WEST ROAD 2018 was the 100 year anniversary of ‘Give Women the Vote’, the garden was transformed with Green, White and Violet owering plants in stripes, as on the Suragettes’ sash. In 2019, the garden was renamed ‘Elizabeth’s Garden’ after Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy, Congleton’s own suragist. The sash pattern was retained on one side, with a spiral pattern on the other, incorporating a path. Almost 40 volunteers worked on this garden, including re cadets, reghters, u3a garden group and others. Each summer, children and adults delight in nding butteries and bees itting between the owers.MOODY STREET SENSORY GARDENAn under-used and tired garden space in Moody Street Congleton was transformed into a vibrant, sensory space suitable for people of all ages to relax and enjoy, thanks to an initiative between Congleton Partnership, Ansa, Cheshire East Council and Congleton Town Council.The unloved grey space was recognised as an area in need of improvement in 2010. Thanks to local funding the space has received a complete make-over. Now the garden delights all ve senses, as well as being a tranquil place to sit. CONGLETON BATH HOUSE & PHYSIC GARDEN, COLEHILL BANKThe bath-house is a small brick building, partially hidden by trees and bushes on a roughly triangular plot of land between Lawton street and Colehill Bank. The bath-house and the physic garden are so well hidden that many townspeople have no idea they are there. The gardens are tended by volunteers, planted with edibles and medicinal plants, shrubs and trees.CONGLETON COMMUNITY GARDEN, LAWTON STREET These gardens in the heart of Congleton, were created by volunteers over 25 years ago from a wasteland left after the local cinema was pulled down. There is a fragrant rose garden, shady woodland areas, herbaceous borders and a Garden of Reection lled with white owering plants. For the last few years, a group of community gardeners have been the caretakers of this calm green oasis. MARGARET’S PLACE (ANTROBUS STREET GARDENS) Following a complete makeover, managed by local partners, the area is very popular with visitors as a place to sit and relax and provides improved access to Readesmoor Medical Centre from the public car park. The garden has a health theme which includes two pieces of outdoor gym equipment and edible plants (fruit trees and bushes) planted amongst the ornamentals. An apple core sculpture/resting seat and a wooden arch carved from oak with fruit carvings are features of the garden. The apex of the arch mirrors that of the church roof behind it. 48POCKET GARDENS

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50PLAY PARKSCongleton has 15 play parks in and around the town as well as some great open spaces. The play parks oer a range of equipment to cater for toddlers to teens. Some of the parks have obstacle courses, zip wires, cycle paths, and playing elds equipped with netball and basketball posts and football goal frames.All of the parks have benched seating areas for the adults, or children when they eventually get tired! Residents and visitors can benet from these free play areas by getting active and socialising at the same time. The largest parks with the most play equipment can be found at Congleton Park, Quinta Park, Lower Heath and St John’s. A new inclusive wheelchair roundabout was added to Congleton Park in 2023. You’ll nd the play areas at the following sites:ANDERTON DRIVE (Applegate Estate) o Manchester Road, CW12 2GJASPEN CLOSE (Cranberry Gardens) o Maccleseld Road, CW12 1GNATKINS CLOSEo Holmes Chapel Road, CW12 4WJBALMORAL GARDENSo Buxton Road, CW12 2GGBROMLEY FARMEdinburgh Road, CW12 3ENBUGLAWTONSt. John’s Road, CW12 2AUCAMPION PLACEAstbury, CW12 4GXCONGLETON PARKPark Road, CW12 1JGFIELDVIEW ROAD (Loachbrook Estate) Somerford, CW12 4SQGALLOWAY GREENo Maccleseld Road, CW12 1LYLOWER HEATHLower Heath Avenue o Giantswood Lane, CW12 2HJMARSHALL GROVEo Henshall Hall Drive, CW12 3STQUINTA PARKo Ullswater Road, CW12 4LXTHAMES CLOSEThames Close/ Townsend Road, o Canal Road & Park Lane, CW12 3RLWEST ROAD PARKby New Life Church, West Road, CW12 4EY

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With almost daily news reports about the devastating eects of climate change and the deadly impact that our lifestyle is having on nature, it is essential that we all start doing more to limit our personal impact on the natural world.In September 2019 Congleton Town Council signed a Climate Change Emergency pledge with the aim of making its own activities carbon neutral by 2025. An ambitious target! But environmental issues are not the remit of one group, organisation, business or country. It is something that we all have to be conscious of as part of our everyday lives and there are lots of actions that people can take that can help make a dierence to both reduce their environmental impact and give a boost to nature. CONGLETON CLIMATE ACTION GROUP This is an active local Friends of the Earth campaigning group determined to carry out positive actions to improve the environment in Congleton and surrounding areas and to call out inappropriate actions by councils, businesses and organisations. Congleton Sustainable Travel is a group within Climate Action that focuses on improving local conditions from use of pavements, cycles and public transport. Both groups always welcome new members - CW12climateaction@gmail.com CONGLETON APPLE JUICECongleton residents have been donating their excess apples to the Sustainability Group since 2009. This is turned into delicious Congleton Apple Juice, Cider and Cider Vinegar. Donate apples at the Old Saw Mill or Astbury Mere Visitor’s Centre from August to October. Buy the produce all year around while stocks last!CONGLETON FOOD4FREEAn independent group which is part of the Congleton Sustainability Group, working to encourage, inspire and educate residents to think about how food can be grown communally and attractively, and how they could also grow more of their own food in their own plots.CONGLETON REPAIR CAFÉAims to reduce waste by helping people to repair rather than bin goods! Get more use out of your items and learn DIY skills at the same time! The Café meets on the last Saturday of the month at the Old Saw Mill in Back River Street.DANE VALLEY COMMUNITY ENERGY LTDWas set up as a Community Benet Society to develop sustainable energy from the weir on the River Dane in Havannah. The rst weir is successfully creating power and beneting the community with the prot from the electric created. Work on a second weir and lots of solar panel projects are being developed. TREES FOR CONGLETONCongleton set an ambitious target in 2019 to plant 30,000 trees by the end of 2024. The group have exceeded the half way mark and are on track for completion by 2024. The group is always grateful for oers of more land to access and volunteers to help with planting. treesforcongleton@gmail.comA GREENER CONGLETONGREEN GROUPS & RESOURCES REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLECheshire East is a relatively wealthy borough that consumes more than the national average and creates more waste. To address climate change we need to consume less, reuse and recycle more. More at recycling-guide.org.ukPLANT SWAP AND GARDENING FOR WILDLIFEThis is an active group which organises four seed and plant swap events per year as well as managing an active Facebook page where members share ideas, seeds and advice.52

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ECO TIPS bb Ditch single-use plasticbb Repair, Reuse and Recycle – a mantra for daily life! bb Buy from/donate to charity shops bb Drive less bb Reduce your Food Waste bb Eat Less Meatbb Shop Locally bb Say No to on-the-go plastics bb Grow your own! GENERAL ENERGY SAVING TIPS bb Lower your heating thermostat bb Insulate your homes – line and close curtains to keep heat inbb Use LED light bulbs bb Set your dishwasher and washing machine to 30° bb Turn o lights, printers, TV screens, etc bb Only put the water you need in the kettle bb Wash clothes less frequently and use a line to dry themECO-FRIENDLY TRANSPORT bb Swap short car journeys for ones on foot, bike or public transport bb Find out about lift shares to work bb Save up errands to reduce the number of trips bb Pick up information on walking, cycling and public transport from the Information Centre CREATE A WILDLIFE HAVEN bb Plant a tree in your garden bb Keep your lawn long to support insects and encourage lawn owersbb Make a hedgehog hole in your fence bb Make a pond – even a small one will help amphibians bb Rewild an area with herbs and buttery-friendly plants Find lots more handy hints on the ‘Sustainable Living in Congleton’ Course free to download, scan the QR Code. RE-USENew Life Church – will collect and redistribute quality reusable household items and furniture call 01260 297961. As do NW Air Ambulance Charity Shop, YMCA Charity Shop and Congleton’s Second Hand Furniture Warehouse.Congleton Freecycle.org - check for things you need and pass on those that may be of use to others. Plus Congleton Buy and Sell Group on Facebook. Charity Shops – for clothes, shoes, toys, CDs and goods that are t to be reused. See ‘On Our Streets’ (Page 40) for a list of Charity Shops. The Salvation Army also have a number of clothes banks around the town. Touch and feel pre-loved clothes at The Big Clothes Movement in Congleton – look out for events via their facebook page or look for your favourite brands on national groups such as Vinted, Gumtree, eBay and Facebook market place.RECYCLESilver household recycle bins – collected fortnightly via Cheshire East Council – the best place to put unwanted cardboard, paper, glass, tins, cans, plastic bottles, plastic containers, trays, cartons and aluminium foil. Brown bins for ‘green’ garden waste - visit cheshireeast.gov.uk/wasteandrecycling for more information.Batteries – Superdrug, Morrisons, Tesco, Co-op (all shops which sell batteries should oer recycling)Beauty and Grooming products – Boots Barn RoadCoee Cups – Costa Coee, McDonalds Morrison’s Local Car Park, St. Johns Road, CW12 2AW (Paper, Cans, clothing, textiles, shoes)Royle Street Car Park, CW12 1HL (Textiles, Clothes, Shoes)Tesco Car Park, Barn Road, CW12 1LR (Paper, Shoes, Textiles)West Street Car Park, West Street, CW12 1JR (Textiles, Shoes)West Heath Shopping Centre, Holmes Chapel Road, CW12 4NB (Cans, Paper, Shoes, Textiles) WHERE CAN I RECYCLE IN CONGLETONThe order of preference is toREDUCE - do I need to purchase/consume in the rst placeRE-USE – can I get it xed, can another person make use of itRECYCLE – dispose of in a way where the product can be used in another wayThe nearest Household Waste Recycling Centres are in Alsager or Maccleseld. The campaign to get Cheshire East Council to create a new site for Congleton continues. The previous one was closed in September 2021 when the lease ran out. To check out more recycling options near you see recyclenow.com. For harder to recycle products check out terracycle.org53

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Congleton has a reputation for being a friendly town. We hope you nd that to be true. There are many groups and organisations across the town which provide help, support, or a chance to interact with others.A good place to start is the soon-to-be updated ‘Get Involved’ book produced by Congleton Community Projects. It gives the contacts and more information on around 100 organisations in Congleton. You can pick up a copy at the Congleton Information Centre or download at congletoncommunityprojects.org. Below are just some of the areas that we are passionate about.CONGLETON CARES ABOUT YOUR SAFETY…Feeling safe in your own home and neighbourhood is important. Congleton has its own policing unit made up of Cheshire Police Constables and Police Community Support Ocers as well as a Sergeant. The local unit is based at the Police Station in Congleton. The Police hold regular surgeries in the community for the public to come and have a chat. It is the work with residents that enables the police to identify, target and prosecute individuals who commit crime. You can report crime via 101 online, 101 telephone call or Crime Stoppers Anonymous online or 0800 555 111.Congleton Town Council pays for the main CCTV cameras around the town to be monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from the control room in Maccleseld. Pictures from the cameras can be sent straight to the tablets of police in the area. Local Street Pastors can often be seen out on Friday and Saturday nights checking that everyone is ok and oering help to those who may need it. Within your neighbourhood there may already be a Neighbourhood Watch group - you can check on ourwatch.org.uk. If there isn’t one, why not set one up? Congleton Town Council will help you. Through the Community Safety Charter, you can learn basic techniques to help each other stay safe. CONGLETON CARES ABOUT STOPPING ABUSE AND VIOLENCEIn September 2020 Congleton Town Council was awarded White Ribbon Status for the work it is doing within the community to stop violence. Hundreds of people in Congleton have signed the white ribbon pledge, promising not to commit, excuse or ignore violence or abuse against women and girls. Although most abuse is male against female, the council also recognises that all violence and abuse is wrong. My CWA is a local charity which is working hard to support victims of abuse in Congleton. They hold regular clinics in Congleton and can be contacted 24/7 via the helpline 0300 123 5101 mycwa.org.ukCONGLETON CARES ABOUT THE COST-OF- LIVING CRISISThere are many groups, organisations and statutory bodies working together to oer warm friendly spaces where people can get some comfort, advice and practical help. Registered Warm Spaces in Congleton are:Chappel Centre, Mossley - Tues-Fri, 9.30am-3pm. Congleton Library – Mon-Sat during opening hours. Times vary. The Old Saw Mill – Mon-Sat, 10am-3pm. Congleton Social Supermarket on Lawton Street is open to all local residents every Tuesday 10am-3pm and every Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 9am-3pm. It is run by volunteers from the Green Tree House Café Charity. Pick up 10 items of food for £5, 20 items for £10 or 30 for £15. Some items are limited. No referral needed.Cheshire East Council’s ‘Cost of Living Crisis Team’ is available on 0300 123 5024 from 8.30am-5pm Monday-Friday. 54CONGLETON CARES

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CONGLETON CARES ABOUT OLDER PEOPLEJust over 25% of Congleton residents are aged over 65; 3,200 are over 75 and 900 aged 85+. That is a large section of our community. Congleton u3a (University of the Third Age) is one of the largest in the country with 1200 members and a huge range of classes and activities. Congleton Partnership has a senior forum which focuses on the interests and needs of our senior residents, particularly around minimising social isolation, promoting good mental health and well-being and making sure older people feel included in the town. This group also organise an annual health and wellbeing fayre. They can be contacted via congletonpartnership.co.uk CONGLETON CARES ABOUT YOUNGER RESIDENTS Young people also sometimes struggle to have a voice in the town and have a Youth Forum via the Congleton Partnership to consider their issues and concerns. This group particularly concentrates on the 11–25-year age group. The main concerns identied and being worked on are the lack of services or information about services concerning drugs, sexual health, youth groups, housing, work and Lack of opportunities. The youth forum can be contacted via congletonpartnership.co.uk CONGLETON CARES ABOUT THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITYCwongleton Pride was established in 2018 and organised the town’s rst pride event in July 2019. The group believes that Congleton should be a safe and happy place for everyone regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Congleton Pride advocates for LGBTQ+ people locally and nationally and is a hate reporting centre. The group brings people together socially through a variety of events. They can be contacted via the Congleton Pride Facebook page or congletonpride.co.ukCONGLETON CARES ABOUT YOUR HEARTThe number of 24/7 accessible debrillators (AEDs) around Congleton continues to grow. If a person has a sudden cardiac arrest when their heart suddenly or unexpectedly stops beating, early use of a debrillator can greatly increase their chance of survival. When you call 999 they will give you the access code and direct you to the nearest working debrillator.CONGLETON CARES ABOUT KEEPING YOU INFORMED LOCAL PAPERSCongleton is fortunate to have one of the few independently owned paid-for papers in the Country. The Chronicle has been publishing every Thursday since 1893. The current editor is only its 4th ever editor! Congleton stories also feature in the Sentinel which is a daily paper edited from Stoke.NEWSLETTERS/BROCHURESIn addition to numerous newsletters from schools, churches, residents’ areas, clubs and societies, households in CW12 will receive a quarterly Bear Necessities. This is edited by the town council and contains news of upcoming local events, issues and campaigns. Households also receive a Beartown Voice magazine and Congleton Directory.RADIO STATIONSOur local stations are:BBC Radio Stoke, BBC Radio Manchester and Silk FM (based in Maccleseld), Signal FM (based in Stoke), Congleton Radio (internet based and covering Congleton), Canalside Radio (based in Bollington), Churnet Sounds (based in Biddulph)SOCIAL MEDIA & WEBSITESCongleton Town Council – for events, local campaigns and resources, Congleton Partnership, Congleton Chats back – local news from over 27,000 members on what’s going on in Congleton. Congleton News and Views – for debate and discussion on news in Congleton and further aeld. Search social media for the relevant pages.NOTICE BOARDSThere are also community noticeboards which are updated by the town council on a weekly basis. These can be found in St John’s Road Buglawton, Parnell Square on Bromley Farm, Mossley Village Hall, Congleton Library, West Street Car Park and West Heath Shopping Centre.55

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Dementia Friendly Congleton is a sub-group of the Congleton Partnership. The community based volunteer organisation carries out projects, events and activities across the town to help residents living with dementia, their carers and family members feel part of the local community.Since 2018 more than 1,000 people in Congleton have attended an awareness course and have become a Dementia Friend. Anyone can attend one of the free awareness sessions, and Congleton’s Dementia Friends Champions are happy to run a session in any location for groups, organisations, friends and families. If you can get a group of ve or more people together in Congleton they can provide someone to run the session. The hour sessions covers what dementia means and provides tips on how to communicate eectively with people living with dementia. The group is helping to spread the word about inclusive and dementia friendly activities taking place across the town. The face to face activities range from coee mornings, gentle exercise classes, crafts, games and quizzes, music, lunch clubs, plus many more. A warm welcome is also extended to the ‘young at heart’ living in Congleton. A Dementia Games Swap Shop can be accessed in Congleton Library. A variety of games and activities suitable for people living with dementia are available for loan or can be swapped for games and activities in good condition. Just ask one of the library sta for assistance.Congleton’s doctors’ surgeries are being supported by a social prescriber, acting as a link person to look at health and wellbeing. The prescribers connect people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support. Contact your Social Prescriber via your GP practice.If you are worried about a loved one with dementia wandering o and getting lost, you may want to look into the Dementia Buddy scheme. With Dementia Buddy the person can have an identiable badge, wrist band, bag tag or key ring which just needs to be scanned with a smart phone to reveal a name and contact of someone able to help the ‘lost’ person. Thanks to funding from Congleton Lions, people with a CW12 postcode can order an item free of charge direct from Congleton Lions via email: congletonlions@gmail.com56DEMENTIA FRIENDLY CONGLETON

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Tailored acvies to smulate the mind, and encourage meaningful meRespite sits to oer a break to unpaid Carer’s & family membersHome and environment assessment and advice to promote comfort & safety, and help manage changing perceponsSupport and Networking groups, to give unpaid Carer’s and family members the opportunity to learn, and meet other people in a similar situaonablewellFind the Care and Support you needOur MissionTo enable people to remain in their own home, and meeng local demand for support by providing a high quality, exible service.Our team is led by a group of local, experienced managers, with average experience of over 20 years, who share a passion to enable people to live in their own home, because we believe that to reach the greatest level of independence, an individual's own environment is the best place for them to be.As a well established, independent organisaon, we have the security and autonomy to adapt, and work exibly in ways that are the best for our customers and colleagues.Meal PreparaonMedicaonPersonal AssessmentDomesc SupportPersonal careHome AssessmentHome and Environment AdviceAbleminds Champion ServiceWhy ablewell cares?Living with dementia?Our MissionAbleminds provides services specically for those living with the eects of demena. This includes the person with symptoms/diagnosis, as well as those around them.ablewellcare.com/servicesreferrals@ablewellcare.com01625 669854ablewellcare.com/servicesrachael@ablewellcare.com01625 469300Making time meaningful. Motivating the mind.We provide full consultaon and assessment, before building a Support Plan and care arrangement plan to meet your needs. For more informaon, contact our friendly team:

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Helping others in our local town, no matter how big or small can really help to make a positive dierence. There are lots of volunteering opportunities across Congleton. Find out how you can get involved and help to make the community a better place.“Since retiring, I have felt really lost, without purpose or motivation. Now I have something to do, where someone relies on me and needs me, and that’s been life changing for me.”The Old Saw Mill Café, a connected Community Centre on Back River Street, Congleton heads up a volunteer co-ordination point for Congleton. The programme grew out of its ‘meal on wheels’ service, delivering home cooked meals to isolated residents during COVID-19. Over 90 eligible residents continue to use the subsidised scheme today. The programme has received funding from Cheshire East and is actively looking for more volunteers to help them connect with members of the community in need of support. Interested? Contact Alison Wright at the Old Saw Mill: theoldsawmill.org. Tel: 01260 277658.Changing Lives Together runs a Buddy & Befriending Scheme in Congleton. The initiative aims to reduce loneliness and isolation amongst the over 50s. A volunteer Buddy or Befriender gets matched with a person requiring companionship and social chats via the telephone (or other technology). Over 400+ people have been successfully matched with a volunteer. To get involved: befriending@changing-lives-together.org.uk. Tel: 01260 606066.Cheshire Volunteer Service Cheshire East (CVSCE) has been supporting the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) communities in Cheshire East for more than 50 years. The team often post out about volunteer roles available in the community. cvsce.org.uk58VOLUNTEERING MADE EASY“My mental health was at an all time low until I started volunteering and now I have a reason to get up and to go out.”

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Congleton High SchoolAchieving Success TogetherCongleton High School is immensely proud to be at theheart of the local community, providing secondary educaon to over 1300students aged from 11 to 18 in the main school and Sixth Form.We are a high achieving local school and value our students’ personal development and welfare as much as their consistently strong GCSE and A Level results.The school has extensive facilies including a suite of new classrooms and dining hall opening in September 2023.For more informaon and if you would like to have a tour around the school please get in contact:Phone - 01260 730123Email - enquiries@congletonhigh.comAddress - Box Lane, Congleton CW12 4NSTo nd out more about our school and what our students achieve follow us on Twier, Facebook and Instagram.www.congletonhigh.com

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Congleton has many ‘good’ schools in its catchment where pupils are happy, enjoy learning and meet or exceed their potential. Both of our Secondary Schools have academy status, are respected and pupils progress well during their time at the school. Both schools were graded as ‘good’ in their last Ofsted inspection. They have an outstanding record of developing students into excellent young people with strong links to the community.There is an annual Town Sports competition for all the primary schools and many interschool competitions, tournaments, and friendlies. All the schools are supportive of community life – taking an active role in key events and community activities.ASTBURY ST. MARY’S C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOLSchool LaneAstburyCongletonCW12 4RG01260 272528astburyschool.org.uk BLACK FIRS PRIMARY SCHOOLLongdown RoadCongletonCW12 4QJ01260 272935black-rs.co.uk BOSLEY ST. MARY C OF E SCHOOLLeek RoadMaccleseldCheshireSK11 0NX01260 223280bosleyschool.co.uk BUGLAWTON PRIMARY SCHOOLBuxton Old RoadBuglawtonCongletonCW12 2EL01260 633080buglawtonprimaryschool.org DAVEN PRIMARY SCHOOLNew StreetCongletonCW12 3AH01260 228088daven.cheshire.sch.uk HAVANNAH PRIMARY SCHOOLMalhamdale RoadBuglawtonCongletonCW12 2DF01260 387060havannah.cheshire.sch.uk MARLFIELDS PRIMARY ACADEMYWaggs RoadCongletonCW12 4BT01260 633120marleldsprimary.co.uk MARTON & DISTRICT CE AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOLSchool LaneMartonMaccleseldSK11 9HD01260 224482marton.cheshire.sch.uk MOSSLEY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOLBoundary LaneCongletonCW12 3JA 01260 272451mossleyce.cheshire.sch.uk SCHOLAR GREEN PRIMARY SCHOOLCongleton Road NorthScholar GreenStoke-on-TrentST7 3HF01782 651099scholargreen.cheshire.sch.uk PRIMARY SCHOOLS62EDUCATION

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SMALLWOOD C OF E PRIMARY ACADEMY8 School LaneSmallwoodSandbachCW12 2UR01477 500362smallwood.cheshire.sch.uk SAINT MARY’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLBelgrave AvenueCongletonCW12 1HT 01260 274690saintmaryscongleton.co.uk THE QUINTA PRIMARY SCHOOLUllswater RoadCongletonCW12 4LX 01260 221640thequinta.cheshire.sch.uk WOODCOCK’S WELL C OF E SCHOOLChurch StreetMow CopST7 3NQ01782 512323woodcockswell.cheshire.sch.uk Applications for places at state schools in Congleton are via Cheshire East Borough Council. All of our schools are friendly and welcoming. Many hold open days in readiness for the next year’s intake. You can nd out more from their website or you can call and speak to sta if you wish to nd out more about availability of places or strengths of various schools in and around Congleton. cheshireeast.gov.uk/schools/admissions/admissions.aspxSECONDARY SCHOOLSCONGLETON HIGH SCHOOLBox LaneCongletonCW12 4NS01260 730123 congletonhigh.com EATON BANK ACADEMYJackson RoadCongletonCW12 1NT01260 273000eatonbankacademy.org • Phone support and guidance for families• One-to-one sessions for children and young people at school or home• Support for professionals working with bereaved children• Group events for parents, teenagers, and primary school children to provide support and foster relationships• Workshops on bereavement for school staff• Tailored support for children and young people• Online information by qualied therapists for those affected by bereavement or serious illness.If you or anyone you know may need our support please email Cheshire-east@daisysdream.org.uk orring us on 0118 934 2604.www.daisysdream.org/cheshire-eastRegistered charity number 1177145.Daisy’s Dream Cheshire East Hub supports children and families affected by life-threatening illness or bereavement, helping them cope and move forward positively.63

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Faith groups play an important role in Congleton. They provide support and help to the community in many ways. They provide a Street Pastor service on a Friday night in the Town Centre and New Life Church manages the Storehouse Food Bank for the town. The faith groups are also the custodians to some of the most iconic and important historical buildings in Congleton. St Peter’s Church in the town centre is a Grade 1 listed building. Completed in 1786, it is a ne example of a Georgian building and interior. St Mary’s RC Church is an early example of a ‘new’ Roman Catholic Church built after the reformation. It was built in 1826.CLOUD METHODIST CHAPEL Cloudside CW12 3QQ Rev. Yvonne Pearson01477 537085, Oce: 01260 270899danetrentmethodist.org.uk/churches/cloud CONGLETON PARISH (C OF E)Rector: Ian Enticott01260 409039, Oce: 01260 273212congletonparish.org.uk CONGLETON SPIRITUALIST CHURCH15 Park Road CW12 1DS admin@congletonspiritualistchurch.co.uk snu.org.uk/congleton-spiritualist-churchFacebook: @CongletonSpiritualistChurch CONGLETON UNITED REFORMED CHURCH (URC)Antrobus Street CW12 1HE Rev. Murray George 07400 056738Secretary: 01260 273901Facebook: @congletonurc congletonurc.com CROSS STREET CHURCH Cross Street CW12 1HQ Minister: Andrew Calvert 01260 273635Facebook: @CrossStreetChurch crossstreetchurch.co.uk HOLY TRINITY CHURCH (C OF E)Biddulph Road Mossley CW12 3LZ01782 514914Facebook: @congletonparish.holytrinity congletonparish.org.uk Part of “All Saints Congleton”HOPE CHURCHThe Scout Hut, St Johns Rd, CW12 2BH Pastor: Sandy Hallyburton07933 251115Facebook: @hopechurchcongleton hopechurchcongleton.com LATTER DAY SAINTS (LDS) CHURCH Newcastle Road, CW12 4HL 07800 614487 NEW LIFE CHURCHDanesford Community Centre, West Road CW12 4EYLeader: Steve Hodgkinson 01260 297961Facebook: @NewLifeChurchCongleton nlchurch.org.uk ROOD LANE METHODIST CHURCH Derby Street CW12 1HZ Rev. Yvonne Pearson 01477 537085danetrentmethodist.org.uk/churches/rood-lane ST. JAMES THE GREAT CHURCH (C OF E)Astbury Street CW12 4EFRev. Bruce Lamb01260 273707St. John’s Church (C of E)Old Buxton Road, Buglawton, CW12 2ES01260 273212Facebook: @congletonparish.stjohnscongletonparish.org.uk Part of “All Saints Congleton”66FAITH GROUPS

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ST. MARY’S CHAPEL30 West Road CW12 4ES Fr Bill Kilkenny01260 273314Email: stmarysrc.congleton@gmail.comsaintmaryscongleton.co.uk/saint-marys-chapel ST. PETER’S CHURCH (C OF E) Chapel Street, CW12 4BA Oce 01260 273212Facebook: @congletonparish.stpeters congletonparish.org.uk Part of “All Saints Congleton”ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH (C OF E) Brook Street, CW12 1RJ 01260 273212Facebook: @congletonparish.ststephens congletonparish.org.uk Part of “All Saints Congleton”TRINITY METHODIST CHURCHWagg Street CW12 4BA Rev. Arthur Wakelin01782 812456 Oce: 01260 270899Facebook: Trinity Methodist Congleton danetrentmethodist.org.uk/churches/trinity WELLSPRING METHODIST CHURCH Canal Road CW12 3AP Rev. Nic Langton-Miller01260 297298, Oce: 01260 270899danetrentmethodist.org.uk/churches/wellspring“All Saints Congleton” is a parish of 4 churches that includes Holy Trinity, Mossley. St. Johns, Buglawton. St. Stephens, Brook Street and St. Peters, Chapel Street.67Dea MetcalfeLadies & Children’s Fashions & FootwearClothing Size 8 -24 & Footwear Size 3 - 9Your local stockiest of leading high street brands, including Gerry Weber, Olsen, Robell, Betty Barclay Dolcezza, Frank Lyman Skechers, Marco Tozzi, Heavenly Feet & Jo & Joe.Look out for our weekly deliveries of reasonably priced Italian Clothing including the ever popular Magic Pants!15a Bridge Street,Congleton012602975215 Gaunt Buildings,Derby Street, Leek01538 383959Follow our regular Tuesdaynight fashion shows on Facebook.

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BY FOOT AND BIKEIf you live in Congleton, you’ll appreciate that there are numerous walkways, cut-through ginnels and footpaths to make it easy and attractive to walk to town and local attractions. Over the past decade the Congleton Partnership raised the funds to put in a path from West Road, through the park to Eaton Bank Industrial Estate following the River Dane. Over the next few years, the plan is to add more cycle and walkways and safe routes to school to make it easier, safer and more attractive to get in and around Congleton by foot or pedal power for many people.BY BUSCongleton benets from three circular bus routes connecting the community with the Town Centre.The Number 90 serving Bromley Estate, the 91 serving Mossley and the 92 serving Buglawton.There is also a regular service between • Maccleseld and Crewe via Congleton (38) • Congleton to Leighton Hospital and Crewe (42) • Congleton to Newcastle (42) • Congleton to Alsager (318) For the latest bus services and timetable, please visit: cheshireeast.gov.uk/public_transport/bus_service_timetables.aspx or call Traveline on 0871 2002233 calls cost 12p per minute. A Dial-a-Ride service operates in the area 01270 505525.BY TAXISeveral taxi companies serve Congleton. The main taxi rank is by the bus station in Market Square – contact 01260 279400.BY TRAINCongleton’s railway station is approximately a mile uphill from the town centre on Park Lane. There are hourly train services to Stoke and Manchester. Details of train times can be found at National Rail Enquiries 03457 484 950 nationalrail.co.uk.BY CARYou can get to Congleton easily by car. We’re about half-way between Stoke and Manchester on the A34. From the M6 we are about seven miles from junction 17 and eight miles from junction 18. The town has a number of short-stay and long-stay car parks. At the time of printing car parking prices were £1.60 for all day or 40p for an hour. On-street parking is time-limited but free. The town has two fee-paying short stay car parks (Antrobus Street and Fairground Car Park) and one free short stay at Roe Street near Lawton House Surgery. There are also ve long stay fee-paying car parks. There is usually plenty of capacity for parking in town. 68TRAVELLING TO & AROUND CONGLETON

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THE GOOD TIMES ARECOMING...Whether you are a school leaver ready to takethe next step, an adult who wants to advancetheir career or learn something new, or you area business owner looking to upskill your team –you can find it all here at Macclesfield College! We offer an extensiverange of qualifications inthe following areas: Apprenticeships T-Levels Higher EducationAccess to HEAdult EducationAdult Leisure CoursesIf you would like to findout what else thefabulous MacclesfieldCollege has to offer,then visit our websitetoday! Scan meto visit ourwebsitew ww.macclesfield.ac.ukTHE GOOD TIMES ARECOMING...Whether you are a school leaver ready to takethe next step, an adult who wants to advancetheir career or learn something new, or you area business owner looking to upskill your team –you can find it all here at Macclesfield College! We offer an extensiverange of qualifications inthe following areas: Apprenticeships T-Levels Higher EducationAccess to HEAdult EducationAdult Leisure CoursesIf you would like to findout what else thefabulous MacclesfieldCollege has to offer,then visit our websitetoday! Scan meto visit ourwebsitewww.macclesfield.ac.uk

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People living in Congleton are represented by 22 councillors. Councillors are elected every four years, the most recent held in May 2023. The next scheduled elections are May 2027. The current administration is made up of 11 Conservative, 5 Independent, 2 Labour, 2 Liberal Democrats and 2 Women’s Equality Party councillors. All councillors can be contacted via their emails which follow the same formula Cllrrstname.surname@congleton-tc.gov.uk. You can see further contact details at congleton-tc.gov.uk. Councillors are not paid for this role. They all take an active role in council meetings and also will sit on one or more of the town council’s six committees - Planning, Community, Environment, Personnel, Town Hall and Assets and Finance and Policy, or many sub-committees and working groups. They also invest a lot of time and energy into projects to benet local people. Congleton is split into ve wards. Those elected to serve in each of the wards is below. West HeathTown CentreBuglawtonLower HeathAstbury MereMossleyTimbersbrookSouth East WardNorth East WardNorth WardWest WardCentral WardNORTH WARD Cllr Dawn Allen - CCllr Russell Chadwick - CCllr Emma Hall - CCllr Amanda Martin - CCENTRAL WARDCllr Mark Edwardson - ICllr Heather Seddon - L Cllr Liz Wardlaw - C Cllr Richard Walton - L WEST WARDCllr Suzie Akers Smith - I Cllr Robert Brittain - C Cllr Robert Douglas - LDCllr Suzy Firkin - LD SOUTH EAST WARD Cllr Dave Brown - C Cllr Arabella Holland - C Cllr Sally Ann Holland - C Cllr Heather Pearce - I Cllr Kay Wesley - WEP NORTH EAST WARD Cllr Charles Booth - C Cllr Susie Mead - WEP Cllr Rob Moreton - ICllr Shaun Radclie- I Cllr Glen William - C The town is represented by six Cheshire East Councillors split across two wards -the ‘East Ward’ and ‘West Ward’. The ‘East Ward’ comprises North East and South East town wards, which is served by Councillors Sally Ann Holland, David Brown and Rob Moreton. The ‘West Ward’ includes the other three town wards and is served by Councillors Emma Hall, George Hayes and Heather Seddon. More details about Cheshire East Councillors at cheshireeast.gov.uk KEY C = Conservative, I = Independent, L = Labour, LD = Liberal Democrats , WEP = Women’s Equality Party. CONGLETONWARDS70MEET YOUR COUNCILLORS

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HOW YOUR COUNCILS SERVE YOUYou are served by two tiers of Local Government. Cheshire East is known as the principal authority, also known as a Unitary Council, and is the council where most of the power and budget is vested. Cheshire East Council is responsible for overseeing or delivering local services such as highways, waste, council tax, planning, licensing and housing needs. It is responsible for an area measuring 116,638 hectares housing more than 360,700 people. See Useful numbers for contacting Cheshire East Council. The town council focuses its energy on making Congleton a great place to live, work and visit and so improving the lives of residents. The town council owns the Town Hall, which it uses as its oces as well as a great space to hire. It has a long-term lease on the Paddling Pool, Community Garden, Hillary Avenue Allotments and the Cenotaph site.The Town Council runs the Streetscape Services to keep the town clean, empties the public bins and provides street cleaning and ground maintenance services. It comments on Congleton-related planning and licensing applications, organises events, promotes the town, pays for the CCTV monitoring, runs campaigns and issues grants. The council is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2025 and is working hard to increase biodiversity across Congleton.Since April 2021 the town council has been responsible for the Congleton Information Centre. It is also the responsible body for the Congleton Partnership, a major sponsor of Congleton Community Projects and a contributor to the local Citizens Advice Service.Looking for further information or support:congleton-tc.gov.uk | 01260 270350 | info@congleton-tc.gov.ukwww.cheshireeast.gov.uk | 0300 123 550071YOUR CONGLETON PROPERTY EXPERTS BOOK A FREE VALUATION WITH CHRIS OR PETE01260 543 999 | www.chrishamriding.co.uk

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THE VENUE FOR YOUCongleton Town Hall is a stunning Victorian building owned and managed by Congleton Town Council. An approved venue to hold civil weddings and partnerships with a licensed bar, it is the perfect venue for a variety of celebrations - including weddings, christenings, funerals, private parties, award ceremonies, meetings, exhibitions, concerts and sporting events. Be greeted by years of vibrant history at this aordable rst class venue in the heart of town, oering a choice of three versatile rooms available to hire seven days a week. The glorious Grand Hall will look fantastic for any celebration or corporate occasion. The Bridestones Suite is a ‘mini’ Grand Hall on the rst oor. The Spencer Suite is a small, multi-functional room popular with corporate clients. All rooms are accessible and will be set to your requirements, benetting from free Wi-Fi, audio visual and PA facilities, a wide stock of furniture and additional accessories.If you’re looking to hire any of our rooms, we’ll be happy to discuss your requirements and show you around the impressive building. Prices available on application. The dedicated events team will be on hand in the lead up to your function and on the day to ensure that everything runs smoothly. For further information 01260 270350 ext 1bookings@congleton-tc.gov.uk congleton-tc.gov.uk72CONGLETON TOWN HALLHave you made a Will yet?Your children may NOT inherit all of your home or hard earned savings... but the government and others could...!Care Fees, Inheritance Tax, Legal Fees, Illness, Debt, Divorce, and more can devastate thousands of families, often unnecessarily. It all starts with a Will from £95 + VAT**Standard basic WillConfused? Concerned? Call Alex for a FREE consultation on0800 422 0591Serving the Congleton, Sandbach and Biddulph areas

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Are you looking for funding or grants in Congleton? There are several trusts and funds that you can approach to help get your project/idea o the ground with some nancial help. Below is a list of Trusts and Charities which are available to access in Congleton, each one will have its own rules and regulations, what it will and won’t fund so please view the relevant information and contact the organisation directly if you have any questions.CONGLETON INCLOSURE TRUST Is a charity focused on funding community projects in the Congleton Borough area. The trust has an amazing history of over 200 years, in the last 10 years alone over half a million has been granted for projects of benet to the community. Applications are reviewed quarterly. congletoninclosuretrust.org.ukCONGLETON TOWN COUNCIL Awards approximately £61,000 in grants to local groups and organisations. A proportion of this sum is granted annually to specic groups, leaving approximately £15,000 for community grants to be applied for, via the grant application process. Applications are discussed at the Council’s Finance & Policy Committee which is held ve times a year. congleton-tc.gov.ukCONGLETON TOWN TRUST Is very much part of the history of the town – indeed donations to the town made 400 years ago are now administered by the present Trustees of the Town Trust. Applications are open, meetings are held quarterly. congletontowntrust.co.ukCONGLETON YOUNG PEOPLES TRUST Established in 1986, it considers applications for small grants, typically £250, from organisations or individuals seeking to support the young people of Congleton. Registered address: 29 Chapel Lane, Rode Heath, Stoke On Trent, Stas, ST7 3SDJOHN HOLFORD CHARITY Has been in existence since 1712 and has been helping people in need across Congleton and neighbouring towns. Applications can be from individuals in need and organisations who work on behalf of those requiring nancial support. Open for applications via: johnholfordcharity.orgMARGARET WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNDKeeps alive the memory of Margaret Williamson, Congleton’s “First Lady”, who died in 2015. Margaret was a driving force and inspiration to improve Congleton and the aim of the fund is to keep that spirit going. The fund will give priority to community projects based in Congleton. Applications are usually submitted in the rst quarter of the year. congletonpartnership.co.ukWILLIAM DEAN TRUST Was established in accordance with the wishes of William Dean who died in 1993 to promote the advancement of education for the public benet relating to natural history, ecology, and conservation of the natural environment. Applications are open, grants typically range from £200-£3000 although larger grants will also be considered. Registered Address: 51 Moss Road, Congleton, CW12 3BN. Email: williamdeantrust@gmail.comIf you become aware of any other local charities that are not included here please email: info@congleton-tc.gov.uk with details.CONGLETON HYDRO AND SOLAR COMMUNITY TRUSTA new trust that will help fund local projects which are designed to help protect and enhance the environment. More info at congletonhydro.co.uk/community-trust-fund74FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

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From time to time we all need some help with our physical and mental health. Congleton is expanding as a town and Congleton Town Council and partners are lobbying for better facilities to meet the needs of our increasing population.HOSPITALSCONGLETON WAR MEMORIAL (Not A & E)Canal Road CW12 3ARThere is currently no Minor Injuries Unit at this hospital*. Please visit Maccleseld Hospital A&E in the event of an emergency. The hospital opened in 1924 following fundraising by local people. Although relatively small, it oers many facilities and services. As well as providing a wide range of local healthcare outpatient services to the residents of Congleton and surrounding areas it has a physiotherapy unit, X-ray facility and a specialist inpatient intermediate care unit in a homely and relaxed environment. Please visit NHS 111 online or call 111 for 24/7 advice about the most appropriate care for your needs. *Accurate at the time of printing in June 23. Check for updates at: congleton.eastcheshire.nhs.uk | 01260 294800MACCLESFIELD DISTRICT GENERAL HOSPITALVictoria Road, Maccleseld SK10 3BLThis is our nearest A&E Hospitalmaccleseld.eastcheshire.nhs.uk | 01625 421000DOCTORSCongleton benets from three excellent Doctors Surgeries:LAWTON HOUSE SURGERYLawton House, Bromley Road01260 275454 lawtonhousesurgery.nhs.uk MEADOWSIDE MEDICAL CENTREMountbatten Way01260 272331 meadowsidemedicalcentre.nhs.uk READESMOOR GROUP PRACTICE29/29a West Street.01260 276161 readesmoor.co.uk NEED HELP?Please visit NHS 111 online or call 111 for 24/7 advice about the most appropriate care for your needs.The NHS Mental Health Helpline runs 24/7 on 0800 145 6485DENTISTSCONGLETON DENTIST CENTRE (NHS)11 West Street01260 291059 congletondental.co.uk BUPA DENTAL CARE 11a West Street 01260 299929bupa.co.uk/dental/dental-care/practices/congleton MOODY TERRACE DENTAL PRACTICE17 Moody Street01260 272657 moodyterrace.com PHARMACISTSBOOTSBarn Road Retail Park01260 276977boots.com/stores/6425-congleton-retail-park-cw12-1lj BOOTSBridge Street (Pedestrian area)01260 273153boots.com/stores/1222-congleton-bridge-street-cw12-1ay DAY LEWIS PHARMACY29-31 West Street CW12 1JP01260 277149LLOYDS PHARMACY41a West St. CW12 1JN01260 275523 lloydspharmacy.com MOSSLEY PHARMACY18 Biddulph Road CW12 3LG01260 275177 mossleypharmacy.co.uk SALUS PHARMACY62 Havannah St. Buglawton CW12 2AT01260 291091 alliedpharmacies.com/stores/salus SUPERDRUG High Street 01260 278341TESCO PHARMACY Barn Road 0191 479 8135WELL PHARMACY1 Park Lane CW12 3DN01260 280810WEST HEATH PHARMACYWest Heath Shopping Centre CW12 4NB01260 297196 westheathpharmacy.co.ukBelow you will nd details of the hospitals, doctors’ surgeries, dentists and pharmacies serving our area. There are also details of some of the other groups and organisations that can help with your equally important mental health.76HERE FOR YOUR HEALTH

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One in four adults are believed to experience a mental health condition each year, making it very likely that everyone will know someone who would benet from help with their mental health. Like physical illness, mental illness can aect anyone. And just like with a physical illness it is important that you seek support.Your local doctors’ surgery is usually the best place to start. They will be able to provide you dierent options of support which may include talking therapies, and/or medication. Maintaining good mental health is invaluable to having a feeling of overall wellbeing.If you suspect a friend, work colleague or family member is suering, one way you can support them is simply by listening, not interrupting, just letting them talk and respond in a non-judgemental way. Repeating back what someone says to you can also encourage them to keep talking because they will know that you’re genuinely interested in what they have to say.LOCAL SUPPORTThe following local groups and organisations can oer help with your well-being.BUDDY AND BEFRIENDING FOR OVER 50’SGet matched to a volunteer buddy or befriender for companionship and social chats over the phone.01260 606066 or email:befriending@changing-lives-together.org.ukCROSSROADS TOGETHER (CHESHIRE EAST)Supports unpaid carers of all ages and the people they care for. Based at Overton House, West St.crossroadstogether.org.ukCHANGING LANESRecovery support network for people with addictionsfacebook.com/changinglanescheshire DISABILITY INFORMATION BUREAU (MACC)Helping people with disabilities enjoy life dibservices.org.uk/disability-information-bureau FRIENDS FOR LEISUREHelping young people with disabilities enjoy friendship and leisure friendsforleisure.org.uk MENTELL, CONGLETON CIRCLEMentell are a charity providing free support to men experiencing mental or emotional discomfort through a condential space to listen, share and connect mentell.org.uk NHS MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINERun by NHS sta for people of all ages needing mental health support in our areas.0800 145 6484MIND BODY & SOLEA non prot organisation which aims to raise awareness of mental health. Peer to peer support available and signposting to professional support for individuals who require help. Drop in sessions are held at Congleton Town Football Club. mindbodysole.uk NAILED ITThe nailed it group is based in Congleton with the aim of help our community through talking together facebook.com/groups/331368314220565 RUBY’S FUNDIs a charity based in Congleton which provides social, sensory, educational and recreational services for children, young people, their families and carers at their Sensory Centre rubysfund.co.uk SWANS - SUPPORTING WELLBEING AND NURTURING STRENGTH Supply programmes and training based around the development of emotional resilience and well-being that will build a positive framework for good mental and emotional healthswanscic.org VISYONSupport for young people’s mental well-beingvisyon.org.uk TALKING THERAPIES SUPPLIED VIA THE BIG LIFE GROUP01625 469 955thebiglifegroup.com NEED HELP?Samaritans 116 123 – 24 Hour Helpline selfhelpservices.org.uk78MENTAL WELLBEING

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79PLAN AHEAD, LOOK AFTERYOURSELF & BE PREPAREDCongleton Complementary & Alternative Medical Centre9 West Street, Congleton, CW12 1JN01625 363049 | 07446 005472mike@mindbeingyou.co.uk | www.mindbeingyou.co.ukMeet Mike HollandClinical Hypnotherapist, Mindfulness MediationTeacher, Accredited Trainer & Master Practitioner of NLP,Advanced Practitioner of EFT. TNLP, Dip.C.Hyp., GQHP, EFT ADV.DISCOVER HYPNOTHERAPYVery simply, Hypnotherapy is a therapy that uses Hypnosis to induce a deep state of relaxation during which our unconscious mind is highly receptive to new perspectives, & ideas.We offer a designated area for diverse learning, growth, & consultancy services.- Mindfulness Meditation Teaching- Entrepreneurship training- Business strategy improvement programs- NLP courses for individuals & businesses- Hypnotherapy career training- Personal growth & development hubLearn techniques through Mindfulness & Hypnotherapy to cope with whatever crosses your path in life or career.Authorised UW PartnerBills too high?Food costs rising?Too much month at the end of the money?HELP ISAT HAND Call Geoff Gittins07947 088493Geoff’swebsiteTogetherCrossroadsctSupport Worker VacanciesCheshire EastCall: 01260 583019Email: jobs@crossroadstogether.org.ukApply Online: www.crossroadstogether.org.uk/vacanciesContact UsCrossroads Together, trading name of East Midlands Crossroads – Caring for Carers, a company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales, registration number 3128681. Registered oice 19 Pelham Road, Sherwood, Nottingham NG5 1APCrossroads Together are a charitable organisation dedicated to supporting people with care needs and their unpaid carers.We currently have a number of vacancies across Cheshire East.No previous experience is necessary as training will be given. A full UK driving license and access to your own car is essential.We’d love to hear from you!£10.90 - £19per hour

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CHESHIRE EAST COUNCILFor general enquiries call: (8.30am - 5pm) 0300 123 5500 For emergencies out of hours, call the Emergency Control Centre: 0300 123 5025All CE contact numbers start with 0300 123, here are the extensions you may need:Social Care & Health / Adult Support Services: … 5010Waste and Recycling: … 5011Child Support Service, Schools & Families: … 5012Council Tax, Business Rates & Housing Benets: … 5013Planning: … 5014Environmental Health & Licensing: … 5015Electoral Services: … 5016Housing: … 5017Leisure, Culture & Tourism: … 5018Births, Deaths & Marriages: … 5019Roads, Transport & Parking: … 5020Community Safety: … 5021Social Care Out of Hours Team: … 5022Family Support Services: … 5033cheshireeast.gov.uk (24-hour access to the Council)LOCAL SERVICESCongleton Town CouncilFor general enquires call: 01260 270350 ext. 1 (9am – 5pm)congleton-tc.gov.uk Congleton Information Centre01260 270350 Option. 1Congleton CemeteryLocated beyond St. Peters Church on Howey Lane. The cemetery is open all year round and maintained by Orbitas Bereavement Services. For bereavement services contact:Crewe: 01270 685545Maccleseld: 01625 383948 orbitas.co.ukMember of Parliament for CongletonFiona Bruce Westminster Oce: House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA 020 7219 2969Constituency Oce: Meadowside, Mountbatten Way, Congleton CW12 1DY 01260 274044 | ona.bruce.mp@parliament.uk Congleton Police StationMarket Square, CW12 1ET (No longer manned)Call 101 to speak to the control room. Nearest face to face police station is Maccleseld.Telephone number for Crewe: 01244 350000Emergency Number: 999. Non-Emergency Number: 101CrimeStoppers (100% anonymous) 0800 555 111Congleton Library Market Square, CW12 1ET 01260 375550libraries@cheshireeast.gov.uk Open Monday: 9am-7pmTuesday-Friday: 9am-5pm Saturday: 9am-1pm cheshireeast.gov.uk/libraries/nearest_library/congleton_library/congleton_library.aspx Citizens Advice BureauThere is no longer an oce in Congleton.Advice-line, Freephone: 0800 144 88 48 citizensadvicece.org.ukPost Oces Congleton Post Oce (inside WH Smith)39 High Street, CW12 1AUpostoce.co.uk/branch-nder/0114324/CongletonHightown Post Oce26 Biddulph Road, CW12 3LG01260 272997postoce.co.uk/branch-nder/2804328/high-town West Heath Post OceUnit 10, West Heath Shopping Centre, Holmes Chapel Road, CW12 4NBpostoce.co.uk/branch-nder/2994321/west-heath Royal Mail Congleton Delivery Oce Unit 9, Greeneld Ind. Estate, CW12 4ZZ 03457 740 740royalmail.com/services-near-you/delivery-oce/congleton-delivery-oce-cw12-4zzScan the QR Code to keep up to date with Congleton Town Council 80USEFUL INFORMATION

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