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CLONTER

PROGRAMME APR - JUNE 2012

FOLK@CLONTER PRESENTS COLUM SANDS PLUS EILIDH GRANT SATURDAY 21 APRIL - 7.30pm Legendary Irish bard, Colum Sands, returns to Clonter with his eloquent music and witty tales. Joined by award winning Scottish singer songwriter Eilidh Grant and her band.

SPRING OPERA GALA SATURDAY 19 MAY - 7.00pm Michael McCaffery returns to direct the Spring Opera Gala, after his successes with Rigoletto and La Cenerentola.

LIANE CARROLL & TRIO WITH STEVE RUBIE SATURDAY 16TH JUNE - 7.30pm “Some musicians are talented, some brilliant, and a few just seem to be made out of music”, so The Observer describes jazz singer, pianist and composer Liane Carroll.

Runners up for Britain’s Best Auction House 2012

Two Day Auction of Antiques and Fine Art rniture, silver, gold, jewellery, collectables, works of art, lighting, Northern and contemporary art, ceramics,

clocks, decorative arts and much much more.

SALEDAYS: 19th & 20th APR 2012 10am Start. VIEWING: 18th APR 10am-8pm

Demetre Chiparus “Vested Dancer” (est £25,000 - £35,000)

Art Deco dining suite (est £1,000 - £1,500)

18ct gold and platinum solitaire diamond ring (est £4,000 - £6,000)

Fully illustrated catalogue available at www.adampartridge.co.uk

Free home visits by appointment. Free valuations in the saleroom every Monday between 9:30am - 12:30pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm.

Valuations for insurance and probate.

Full house clearances.

FULL DETAILS, PRICES & ONLINE BOOKING

www.clonteropera.com BOX OFFICE 01260 224514 Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 9.30am-2.00pm

UPCOMING AUCTIONS:

28th April: Sporting & Country Pursuits with Militaria & Sporting Memorabilia

24th May: Antiques & Fine Art with Oriental & Asian Art

0845 835 0520 Email: info@adampartridge.co.uk

The Cheshire Saleroom, Withyfold Drive, Macclesfield, SK10 2BD

Wedding Fayre at Clonterbrook Sunday 15th April 12.00 am - 4.00 pm Exciting range of Exhibitors, with delicious Complimentary Canapes, &

Wine. Tea & Cake available

Hosted in the recently restored

Georgian Music Room

CLONTER &

THEATRE

Now available for hire

Clonterbrook Music Room, Swettenham Heath, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 2LR

Enquiries: Tel. 01260224 266/581 Email: creativespace@clonter.com

Call 01625 427558

BIDDULPH BATHING SOLUTIONS NEW BATHROOM SHOWROOM

Walk-in Baths, Wetrooms Bathrooms FULL INSTALLATION SERVICE + FREE SURVEY

TILING, FLOORS, PLASTERING

Monday - Friday 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.

Saturday 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.

4A Tunstall Road, Biddulph. Tel: 01782 513115

Macclesfield Male Voice Choir

Saturday, 21st April, 7.30 p.m. St. Peter’s Church, Chapel Street, Congleton solo pianist Tatyana Guncharuk

Tickets including refreshments £8, £7 concessions, £3 under 18s from Tourist Information, A&A Music, Organiser 01260 272315 or on the door St. Peter’s Cushion Concerts series

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BOSTOCKS

Sat. 14th April Grand National Aintree (B)*........................................................ £13.50 Sat. 21st April Bury Market (B) .......................................................................... £12.00 Sat. 28th April Harrogate or Flower Show (B)*.................................................. £16.25 Sun. 29th April Eastbourne (B) - 6 days ...........................................................£369.00 Sat. 5th May Bourton-on-the-Water & Stratford-Upon-Avon (B) .................... £17.25 Sun. 6th May Whitby (B) ................................................................................... £21.00 Sun. 6th May Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza (B) ...................................... £15.25 Mon. 7th May Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza (B) ...................................... £15.25 Mon. 7th May Blackpool (B) .............................................................................. £14.40 Sat. 12th May Biddulph Male Voice Choir 90th Anniversary Concert Victoria Hall, Hanley (B) Evening from ........................................ £9.00 Mon. 4th June London for Diamond Jubilee Celebrations (B) - 3 days..........£179.00 Mon. 18th June Royal Scotland (B) - 5 days .....................................................£309.00 Sun. 24th June Paignton (B) - 6 days ...............................................................£419.00 Wed. 27th June "Starlight Express" Manchester Lowry Matinee (B) .................. £47.25 Fri. 6th July Hampton Court Flower Show (B) - 2 days ..............................£129.00 Sat. 7th July Shanklin Isle of Wight (B) - 7 days ..........................................£475.00 Fri. 20th July Llandudno (B) - 4 days.............................................................£269.00 Sun. 5th Aug. Tenby (B) - 7 days ....................................................................£429.00 Sun. 12th Aug. Bournemouth (B) - 6 days........................................................£345.00 Thurs. 16th Aug. Penzance & the Isles of Scilly (B) - 5 days .............................£399.00 Fri. 17th Aug. Edinburgh Tattoo (B) - 3 days ..................................................£209.00 Sat. 18th Aug. London & Buckingham Palace (B) - 2 days ............................£129.00 Sat. 25th Aug. Edinburgh Tattoo (B) - 3 days ..................................................£209.00 * Admission Extra (B) Feeder coach from and to Biddulph : Child Prices available.

Spragg Street Garage, Congleton. Tel: 01260 273108

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NEW SALON OPENING

Salon 28 28 High Street, Biddulph. Tel. 01782 511116

OPEN DAY SATURDAY, 14th APRIL

10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Make an appointment on that day and receive

20% off your appointment in April JENNA, EMMA AND KIRSTY ARE OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK INCLUDING LATE NIGHTS

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Following the huge success of “Oliver”, Congleton Musical Theatre’s next production, in October, 2012 (23rd - 27th)

will be the highly acclaimed

“ANNIE” We are looking for children (boys and girls) aged between

6-14 years who would like to take part.

If you are interested and would like a really fun afternoon and have the chance to be chosen to appear in “Annie”, CMT is holding a workshop on SUNDAY, 22nd APRIL AT TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH, Wagg Street, Congleton, at 2.00 p.m.

Lasting about three hours. We are really looking forward to seeing you!

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Curtains by Design 16, Biddulph Road, Mossley, Congleton (by the Station)

Daytime 01260 277566, evening 01260 275149

asking for Derek or Janet

Backed by over 25 years’ experience in making curtains

NOW AVAILABLE 10 Day made-to-measure Express Curtain Service including Eyelet, Goblet, Triple Pleat, Tab Top Curtains • NEW FABRIC NOW IN - Many Samples available to view • End of Rolls at Discounted Prices • We Specialize in Roman Blinds • Your own fabric made up

Choose everything from the comfort of your own home,

match fabrics with your own interiors Evenings and Saturday appointments available Free measuring quotation and advice, no obligation

FRIENDLY AND PERSONAL SERVICE

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PRAM TO PRIMARY SALE Of Quality Pre-owned

Children’s Items NEW LIFE CHURCH

CONGLETON Saturday, 14th April 10.00 a.m. till 12.00 noon £15 a table - booking essential

£1 admission Featuring “My Babytime” Email: alix@rubysfund.co.uk

Mobile: 07538 230 706 Registered Charity No. 1129503 P1093h

HEARING AIDS

Every type and make supplied, repaired and serviced

The Congleton Hearing Centre, 3, Duke Street, Congleton. Tel. 01260 290600 • Independent Hearing Centre • Professional, Friendly, Impartial Advice • Effective, easy to use, discreet hearing aids

• Background noise reduction • Pensioners’ discounts • Excellent aftercare • Hearing Aid Batteries £1.50 per pack

Drop in or telephone for a free consultation

(Home visits also possible) are now open at their

NEW PREMISES 18 High Street, Congleton, Cheshire We look forward to welcoming you into the new salon

Call 01260 273910

for an appointment.

Follow us on Facebook or online claritysonline.co.uk

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Thursday, 12th April, 1.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. Sale of 2011 Collection

Mother of the Bride and Groom by Linea Raffaelli & Sarah Danielle

50% Discount off original price 20% Discount on Stocked Fascinators and Handbags To make way for our new collections

Look forward to seeing you

Swan Brides Boutique, 12B, West Street, Congleton,

Cheshire, CW12 1JR. Telephone: 01260 272250

www.swanbrides.co.uk visit us @ facebook

Viscount and Viscountess Ashbrook in association with The NMC Present:

at Arley Hall - Sat 7th July

Dave Finnegan’s Commitments JK as Robbie Williams - Gordon Hendricks as Elvis

Picnic Concert, Spectacular Fireworks Finale - Gates open at 5pm Adults £19.50 (£27.50 on Day) Children (under 16) £14.50 (£19.50 on Day)

Tickets: 08444 771 000 All Proceeds to The NeuroMuscular Centre - Charity No: 1023606

MICHEAL SHELBOURN

Special Thursday, 26th April

7.30

CONGLETON SPIRITUALIST CHURCH

CW12 1DS £5.00 donation on the door

This demonstration is a form of experiment; no claims are made and results cannot be guaranteed. You are not guaranteed a personal message.

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CONGLETON PLAYERS ATC

“LORD ARTHUR SAVILLE’S CRIME”

by Constance Cox

COMEDY

AT DANESIDE THEATRE 24th - 28th APRIL, 2012, at 7.30 p.m.

Tickets available at Congleton Tourist Information Centre -

01260 271095 Prices: Tuesday, 24th April = £5.50 Wednesday - Saturday, 25th - 28th April = £7.50

Concessions:

Wednesday & Thursday, 25th & 26th April = £6.50

The next production, a One Act Play Festival is to be held on Saturday, 21st July, at 7.30 p.m.

www.congletonplayers.com

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Illustrated Talk & Garden Walk On Important Plants in the

History and Design of Elizabethan Gardens at Gawsworth Hall On Tuesday, 15th May

10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Speaker - Jane Roberts MA Garden Historian & Field Botanist

COST £33.00 (includes tea/coffee) Reserve your place by 27th April

Tel: (01260) 271186 or email botanical.surveys123@btinternet.com

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Sorry no refunds The “Chronicle” regrets that it cannot make refunds in respect of small advertisements which are handed in and then cancelled prior to publication.

Public Notices

LICENSING ACT, 2003

NOTICE Biddulph Moor Village Hall Manageent Committee hereby confirms by wa of notice that we have applied to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council i espect of the premises known as Biddulph Moor Village Hall, Hot Lane,

iddulph Moor, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7HP, for a Premises Licence to allow for:

A variation in number allowed fo he oustide licence from 1,000 people to ,000 people.

A register is held at the Staffordshire oorlands District Council, containing information of all applications under the icensing Act 2003, and can be inspecte at the offices of Staffordshire Moorlands istrict Council, between the hours o 09.00 and 16.00 hours Monday to Frida (excluding Bank Holidays).

Any interested party and/or responsile authority may make representations i riting to Staffordshire Moorlands Disrict Council Licensing Team, Moorlands ouse, Stockwell Street, Leek, ST13 6HQ, by Wednesday, 28th April, 2012.

WARNING: It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make false state-

ent in connection with an applicatio and the maximum fine for which a perso is liable on summary conviction is no exceeding level 5 on the standard scale (£5,000).

Dated: Thursday, 29th March, 2012.

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Fighting talk with the Enemy at the ‘Brit’

Colin Murray is to host BBC Radio Five Live’s biggest outside broadcast at Stoke City’s Britannia Stadium next month.

The iconic sports panel show “Fighting talk” will take place in front of an audience of 6,000 on 26th May.

Alongside this show, Stoke City fan Nick Hancock will host a special local celebrity edition of the show, which will be broadcast on BBC Radio Stoke.

Mr Murray said: “‘Fighting talk’ is a family. The contestants, the staff and most importantly our listeners, and this is the ultimate family get-together. We will try to make this our best programme ever. Don’t be late!”

Radio Five live controlle Adrian Van Klaveren said: “We’re working really hard to take Five Live around the country, getting as close as we can to our listeners.

“We’re thrilled to be coming to Stoke-on-Trent, which will be a great place for our biggest audience event yet.”

Music will be provided music by The Enemy, who will perform live.

Entertainment will come from self-styled “German comedy ambassador” Henning Wehn.

Details of how to obtain tickets for the event are on bbc.co.uk/ 5live.

Tickets cost £10 each plus a booking fee.

Consultation over caravan park plan for Brereton site

Cheshire East Council has opened consultation over a planning application for a 1.23-hectare caravan site at Holmes Chapel Road, Brereton.

Brereton-based business Leisure Sales, which services and sells caravans, wants to expand operations by building a caravan park on an unused field within its six-hectare site.

It is hoped that the park will complement the business, located two miles from Congleton, by giving customers space to try out their caravan.

Leisure Sales also hopes to attract caravan users from across the country wishing to enjoy Cheshire’s tourist attractions.

The proposed site would include 42 pitches, each accommodating a caravan,

awning and car, as well as a water point and electric hookup. There would be a pitch nea the entrance occupied by a site warden, in addition to a singlestorey building with reception, office, toilets, and laundry and washing-up facilities.

The pitches, of various sizes, would be separated from each other by grass and hedging, and would be accessible via a looping Tarmac drive.

Leisure Sales claim that the site, built on relatively flat ground and 200m from the nearest road, was well screened by mature trees. The company has also promised to undertake further tree planting if planning permission is granted.

Consultation ends on Wednesday, 9th May.

Care homes hold wildlife week

Residents of Bupa care homes across Cheshire are calling on local communities to help reverse the decline in the UK house sparrow population by joining them in creating sparrow-friendly gardens.

Bupa has teamed up with the RSPB and the care homes are receiving expert advice from the wildlife charity about the best ways to help boost sparrow numbers as well as other wildlife found in gardens.

“Save the sparrow” is the main focus this year of Bupa’s annual wildlife week (7th–13th May), a week of special activities designed to create wildlife havens in care home grounds and gardens, to benefit species that are currently in decline in Britain.

As a result of a rapid decline in numbers in recent years, the UK house sparrow is afforded the highest conservation status. Although house sparrows are still seen in many gardens, their numbers have dropped by 55% since the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch survey began in 1979.

CONGLETON TOWN COUNCIL

Casual Vacancy - Co-option Have you ever wanted to make a difference to your local community? Have you ever wanted to speak on behalf of your local community and to help local people? Do you want to contribute your professional, business or lobbying skills to help your local community? Then there is a vacancy to co-opt a Town Councillor to represent East Ward in the Town. If you think you have the desire, qualities, experience and skills to become an effective Town Councillor then we would like to hear from you. Write in the first instance to the Town Clerk outlining the reasons why you want to become a councillor. To qualify you must be: A British subject, or a citizen of the Commonwealth or the European Union; and on the “relevant date” (i.e. the day on which you apply) be 18 years of age or over; on the “relevant day” a local government elector for the council area for which you want to stand; or have during the whole of the 12 months preceding that day occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in the council area; or have during that same period had your principal or only place of work in the council area; or during that 12 month period resided in the council area. You cannot stand for election if you are subject of a bankruptcy restriction order or interim order. Applications to: Town Clerk, Congleton Town Council, Town Hall, High Street, Congleton, CW12 1BN. Email: bh@congletontowncouncil.co.uk Closing date: Tuesday, 24th April, 2012. C1242h