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Congleton Choral Society

President: Sir Bernard Lovell F.R.S.

Reg. Charity No: 515851

The Sprig of Thyme - John Rutter

Liebeslieder Waltzes (Op.52) Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes (Op.65) Johannes Brahms

Sophie Goldrick - mezzo soprano Robin Humphreys & Martyn Parkes - piano duet

Christopher Cromar - conductor

Congleton Town Hall Saturday, 28th April, 2012, at 7.30 p.m. Tickets - £12 full - £10 concessions - £2 under 16s

Ticket Secretary 01260 276957 Congleton Tourist Information Centre 01260 271095

or online at www.congletonchoralsociety.org.uk

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Saturday, 28th April, 2012 - 7.00 p.m.

The Rhos Orpheus

Male Choir will be in concert at

ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, ODD RODE, SCHOLAR GREEN

with

ALF GLADMAN (Tenor)

and

MELANIE LEVY (Mezzo Soprano)

Tickets £8.00 - Concessions £6.00

Available from John Lowe 01782 785451 Barbara Jones 01270 874774 Brin Jones 01270 882616 Tickets also available from All 3 Churches

IN AID OF ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH

Sponsored by the Alex and Brenda Humphreys Charitable Trust

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Congleton Ballet School

Est. 1950

Congleton Dance & Health Studio, Spragg Street

Classical Ballet training at its best Royal Academy of Dance classes

FROM PRIMARY LEVEL - ADULT BALLET INCLUDING SPECIAL COACHING TECHNIQUE CLASS

FOR TALENTED STUDENTS, PRE-AUDITION, ETC.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Re-commencing 30th April, 2012 Pre-School Dance for 3-4 years

4.00 - 4.30 p.m. Non syllabus “Introduction to Dance” Class

— using props and imagination — Places limited - phone to reserve place

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ALSO MODERN THEATRE AND TAP

From 5 years - Classes held at Congleton Dance & Heath Studio, Spragg Street

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Also home of M.Y. Theatre & Film Co.

Applications for both M.Y. Youth 6-16 years and

Adult Company welcome - 07805 443595 M.Y. YOUTH ARE PROUD TO BE APPEARING

AT THE BUXTON FRINGE!! ALL BALLET SCHOOL ENQUIRIES:

07961 290 768 Principal: E. J. Young, R.A.D. Dip., L.I.S.T.D.,

M.B. A.I.S.T.D., N.B., T.B. Registered Teacher - Enhanced C.R.B.

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70/72, Lawton Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2HG. Tel: (01260) 299548

For Business or Pleasure LUNCH AT L’ENDROIT Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Starter and Main Course £11.95 per person

PRIVATE PARTIES CATERED FOR C1090h

Call 01625 427558

H O L I D A Y S

C O A C H M A R Q U E

Monday, 7th May

HOLIDAYS

Jersey By Air, Mayfair Hotel, HB - 5 days ............................. £490.00

Saturday, 12th May Mystery Tour, ??? Hotel, HB - 2 days ...................................... £82.00 Thursday, 17th May London with the opportunity to see "Les Miserables" or "Jersey Boys" (at extra cost) Ibis Earl's Court, BB - 2 days .. £99.00 Friday, 25th May Delightful Dorset, Sherbourne Hotel, HB - 4 days ................ £176.00 Monday, 28th May Grand Scarborough, Ambassador Hotel, HB - 5 days ......... £259.00 Saturday, 2nd June Queen's Diamond Jubilee, Radisson Edwardian Hotel, HB - 3 days ..................................................................... £179.00

Friday 25th May

Featured Holidays

Delightful Dorset - Enujoy the magnificent Jurassic

Coastline and the beautiful surrounding countryside in this delightful break, taking in the Dorset villages,

Somerset village or Longleat (Adm. extra) and Bath.

Staying 4 days HB in the Sherbourne Hotel, you'll have a lovely time ............................................................................... £176.00

Our full holiday programme is available at www.bakersholidays.com

AWAYDAYS

Book and pay for your day trip two or more weeks in advance and receive a 10% discount from the coach fare. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or Theatre Trips Saturday, 22nd April Whitby ................................................................. 2 for £42.00.. £22.00 Thursday, 26th April *Lichfield and the National Arboretum ................................. £22.00 Saturday, 28th April York ...................................................................... 2 for £32.00.. £16.50 Sunday, 29th April Oxford .................................................................. 2 for £34.00.. £18.00 Thursday, 3rd May Ormskirk Market and Southport ........................................... £13.00 Saturday, 5th May Llandudno ................................................................................... £15.00 Sunday, 6th May North Yorkshire Moors Scenic Tour ............... 2 for £42.00.. £22.00 Monday, 7th May Blackpool ..................................................................................... £14.50 Monday, 7th May Llandudno ................................................................................... £15.00 Saturday, 12th May Chesterfield Market................................................................... £12.50

Featured Awayday

Saturday, 17th June *RAF Cosford Airshow............................................................. £32.00 Saturday, 7th July *Buxton Military Tattoo, Matinee Performance ..................... £29.00 Saturday, 12th Jan. 2013 *"The Lion King" Evening Performance Manchester ............ £72.00

Child prices available on request.

*Admission Included. **Admission not included. #Bakers Quick Getaway.

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TO BOOK CALL FREE ON - 0800 298 0 498

BOSTOCKSSat.21stAprilBuryMarket(B)..........................................................................£12.00Sat.28thAprilHarrogateorFlowerShow(B)*..................................................£16.25Sun.29thAprilEastbourne(B)-6days...........................................................£369.00Sat.5thMayBourton-on-the-Water&Stratford-Upon-Avon(B)....................£17.25Sun.6thMayWhitby(B)...................................................................................£21.00Sun.6thMayLlandudnoVictorianExtravaganza(B)......................................£15.25Mon.7thMayLlandudnoVictorianExtravaganza(B)......................................£15.25Mon.7thMayBlackpool(B)..............................................................................£14.40Wed.9thMayChesterCityorRaces(B)*.........................................................£12.00Sat.12thMayBiddulphMaleVoiceChoir90thAnniversaryConcertVictoriaHall,Hanley(B)Eveningfrom........................................£9.00Mon.4thJuneLondonforDiamondJubileeCelebrations(B)-3days..........£179.00Sat.16thJuneStrictlypresents"DancetotheMusic"(B)-Evening................£60.00Mon.18thJuneRoyalScotland(B)-5days.....................................................£309.00Sun.24thJunePaignton(B)-6days...............................................................£419.00Wed.27thJune"StarlightExpress"ManchesterLowryMatinee(B)..................£47.25Fri.6thJulyHamptonCourtFlowerShow(B)-2days..............................£129.00Sun.5thAug.Tenby(B)-7days....................................................................£429.00Sun.12thAug.Bournemouth(B)-6days........................................................£345.00Thurs.16thAug.Penzance&theIslesofScilly(B)-5days.............................£399.00Fri.17thAug.EdinburghTattoo(B)-3days..................................................£209.00Sat.18thAug.London&BuckinghamPalace(B)-2days............................£129.00Sat.25thAug.EdinburghTattoo(B)-3days..................................................£209.00*AdmissionExtra(B)FeedercoachfromandtoBiddulph:ChildPricesavailable.

Spragg Street Garage, Congleton. Tel: 01260 273108

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THE CYGNET CLUB

12, Swan Bank, Congleton, CW12 1AH. Telephone: (01260) 273390, 07873 431852 Email: info@cygnetclub.co.uk Web: www.cygnetclub.co.uk

FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE

7 DAYS A WEEK New members and guests always welcome.

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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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Come & See Us

Free Admission

11am - 2pm There will be: • Tombola • Bric-a-Brac • Cakes for sale • Refreshments • Scooters on view

Sat 21st April Congleton Shop Mobility

Tel. 01260 273733 Call in and hear Big Mike on the keyboard

You’ll find us behind the Town Hall in the former Council Offices

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ANTIQUE & COLLECTORS’ FAIR

PAVILION GARDENS, BUXTON Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd April

9.00 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Admission £2.50 Concessions £2.00

Unicorn Fairs: 07800-508-178

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START PIANO

LESSONS

NOW LEARN PIANO OR PIANO-STYLE KEYBOARD FOR LEISURE OR GRADES All ages welcome from six years,

beginners to intermediate It’s never too late to learn! Limited places available so book now to avoid disappointment

Tel: 01260 273219 or 07984 400618

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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) RIVERSTONES

71 High Street, Biddulph. Tel. 01782 511511 We have now re-opened selling all goods

CLEARANCE

ITEMS BANKRUPT

STOCK SALE ITEMS Wholesale - Retail

Trade - Public FOR A FANTASTIC RANGE OF

SILVER AND GOLD JEWELLERY, HANDBAGS, PURSES AND WALLETS, GLOVES, FASHION JEWELS, WATCHES,

SCARVES, ETC.

Viscount and Viscountess Ashbrook in association with The NMC Present:

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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

GRAND SALE SATURDAY 21st and SUNDAY 22nd APRIL

10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.

Prize Building, Tunstall Road, Biddulph, ST8 6HH

(behind Bargain Booze)

Funiture, China, Glass, Office Equipment, TVs,

Clothes, Curtains and Toys

STOCK CLEARANCE OF ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES Sockets, Switches, Junction Boxes, Downlights & Bulbs

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE - ADMISSION FREE

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Congleton & District Horticultural Society ~ OPEN EVENING ~

UNUSUAL EDIBLES

by Peter Woolan CONGLETON LIBRARY

MEETING ROOM Wed. 25th April at 7.30 Members: £2.00, Public: £3.50 C1296h

CRAFT FAIR AND TABLE TOP SALE Congleton United Reformed Church

Antrobus Street, 10am - 1pm

Saturday, 28th April Tables £5 - Contact Pat

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Restaurant and Bar

20 Rood Hill, Congleton, Cheshire.

Tel: 01260 270243

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ALL FUNCTIONS CATERED FOR Private Room - No Hire Charge

WE’LL CREATE A BUFFET OR SET MEAL TO SUIT YOUR FUNCTION

Set menus from £7.00

Starter, Main Course and Coffee for only £8.95

or treat yourself to Chateaubriand for £39.95 for two people

WE ARE ALSO A BAR SO POP IN FOR A DRINK

MORETTI ON DRAUGHT

Cafe Symphony - Est. 1993

www.cafesymph.co.uk

West View Tenants’ Association

BINGO Cash & Prizes

FRIDAY, 27th APRIL At St. Luke’s Church Hall,

Holmes Chapel Doors Open 7.30 p.m. - Eyes Down 8.00 p.m.

Admission 50p - Refreshments 20p

EVERYONE WELCOME P1281h

KEY GREEN CHAPEL

Nr. TIMBERSBROOK

Jumble Sale

Saturday, 21st April

2.30 p.m. Admission 20p Refreshments available

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The Alexandra Court Hotel Exclusive use for Weddings up to 24 people

15 stunning bedrooms Space for small meetings

The Red Room Restaurant open for lunch and dinner

Tuesday to Saturday

7 Newcastle Road

Congleton CW12 4HN

Tel: 01260 297871

www.thealexandracourt.com

Classified Advertising 01260 273 737

The Westbourne Care Home & Retirement Villas

Cricketers Way, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, CW4 7EZ Tel: 0113 2382690

OPEN DAY Friday 20th April - 10.00am till 5.00pm Meet the team and take a tour of our luxury new care home

Canapés & Refreshments will be served

OPEN FOR VIEWINGS Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd April - 10.00am till 4.00pm

Viewings available throughout the weekend

EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Signed James Martin cookery book available to the first 20 people who take a tour of the home

Adjacent to the care home are Westbourne Villas, a select development of 12 close-care 2 bedroomed luxurious apartments.

These are available for private sale through the Holmes Chapel branch of Reeds Rains (Tel: 01477 533575).

Tel: 0113 2382690 email: info@mmcg.co.uk www.mmcgcarehomes.co.uk

Dementia Care Nursing Care Residential Care Palliative Care Respite Care Short Breaks Day Care