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BOSTOCKSSat.27thMarchSewing/HobbycraftsNEC(B)......................................£24.50 Sat. 27th March Southport (B) ................................................................ £12.00 Mon. 29th March Cheshire Oaks or Blue Planet Aquarium* (B) ............. £11.50 Tues. 30th March Blackpool (B) ................................................................ £13.00 Wed. 31st March London Ideal Home Show (B)*.................................... £25.50 Fri. 2nd April Blackpool (B) ................................................................ £13.00 Fri. 2nd April Alton Towers*................................................................ £11.00 Sat. 3rd April Llandudno (B)............................................................... £14.50 Sun. 4th April Chester Zoo (B)* .......................................................... £11.50 Mon. 5th April Blackpool (B) ................................................................ £13.00 Mon. 5th April Southport (B) ................................................................ £12.00 Mon. 5th Apri Bakewell Market (B) ..................................................... £11.00 Tues. 6th April Lakes Tour (Keswick & Bowness) (B) ......................... £16.75 Wed. 7th April York (B) ......................................................................... £15.00 Wed. 7th April Trafford Centre (B) ......................................................... £9.25 Thur. 8th April Blackpool (B) ................................................................ £13.00 Thur. 8th April Alton Towers*................................................................ £11.00 Fri. 9th April Leeds Shopping or Royal Armouries (B)..................... £14.75 Sat. 10th April Grand National (B)*...................................................... £12.00 Sat. 24th April Harrogate or Flower Show (B)* ................................... £15.75 Wed. 5th May Manchester 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' (B) M............... £29.50 Thurs. 6th May Manchester 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' (B) E ............... £49.00 3rd March 2011 Boyzone Brother Tour, Nottingham ............................. £54.00

Easter Day Trip Leaflets now available

* Admission Extra (B) Feeder coach from and to Biddulph: Child Prices available.

Spragg Street Garage, Congleton. Tel: 01260 273108

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Congleton Choral Society

Musical Director Nick Concannon Hodges

Spring Concert SATURDAY, 1st MAY, 2010

at 7.30 p.m. Franz Josef Haydn - Nelson Mass

Pergolesi - Magnificat Charpentier - Te Deum Handel - Water Music Suite III With international soloists and

The Cantilena Orchestra

APRIL 2010 DINNER MENU

Appetisers

***

Smoked Haddock & Leek Soup Caramelised Red Onion Soup with Cheese Toast

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Wild Boar & Mushroom Paté with Cheese Shortbreads Chargrilled Asparagus from Dennis Bamford in Lostock with

Peccorino Shavings & Truffle Oil

Pearls of Melon & Butterton’s Brown Cow Blackcurrant Sorbet

***

Seared Shin of Hereford Beef with Spring Onion Mash & Red Wine Jus

Fillet of Scottish Salmon on a bed of Gingered Pak Choi with Lemon Beurre Blanc

Steamed Leek & Cheddar Pudding with White Onion Sauce Free Range Chicken Supreme on a Warm Puy Lentil Salad with

Smoked Bacon & Sherry Sauce

Allmain course dishes areservedwith FreshMarket Vegetables &PotatoGarni

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A Selection of our Famous Pecks Puddings

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A House Selection of Cheese served with Relish, Biscuits & Garni

*** Fresh Coffee & Petit Fours

Tuesday & Wednesday (5 courses)

Thursday & Friday (7 courses)

Saturday (7 courses)

£35.00 inc. V.A.T.

£39.50 inc. V.A.T.

£44.95 inc. V.A.T.

The April Menu begins on Tuesday, 30th March, 2010,

and ends on Saturday, 1st May, 2010.

When it needs to be special and has to impress...

Alsager

Congleton

Holmes Chapel

Middlewich

Sandbach

Borough of Congleton Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise

Restaurant of the Year

PECKS RESTAURANT

NEWCASTLE ROAD, MORETON, NR CONGLETON , CHESHIRE CW12 4SB

TEL: 01260 275161 FAX: 01260 299640 All our current menus can also be viewed at:

www.pecksrest.co.uk

Tickets - £12 full - £10 Concessions

£2 under-16s www.congletonchoralsociety.org.uk

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Churches Together in Congleton

Good Friday Service

J’s PROOF

70/72 Lawton Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1RS.

Tel: 01260 299548 EASTER SUNDAY LUNCH

4th April, 12.30 - 3.00 p.m.

MENU

Poached guineafowl breast marinated in truffle vinaigrette with toasted almonds served on seasonal salad

Or

Smoked haddock salad with lemongrass and a herb vinaigrette

Cream of woodland mushroom soup Roast rack of English lamb, dauphinoise potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Or

Pan fried cod fillet with freshwater crayfish

New season rhubarb tart

Or Ice Cream

Or

Pears in mulled wine with prunes and walnuts

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Award Winning Restaurant 1, High Street, Biddulph. Tel: 01782 517070

Carvery every Wednesday and Sunday - £6.50 With live music on Wednesday and Friday by JJ, resident Vocalist/Guitarist

~~~~ SPECIALOFFER EVERY THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

TWO COURSES £10.95 EASTER SUNDAY - £6.50 CARVERY

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ROY McCARTHY COACHES

A SMALL SELECTION OF OUR 2010 TOURS 13th April SPRINGTIME ON THE SUSSEX COAST

Super 3* hotel with entertainment. Visiting the pretty villages of Alfriston and Battle, Michelham Priory and The Kent & East Sussex Railway ......... 5 DAYS £288 13th May THE ROYAL WINDSOR TATTOO

A packed programme of massed bands, pipes and drums and a fantastic finale. You also have the option of visiting the Royal Horse Show........... 3 DAYS £198 30th May SCOTLAND IN BLOOM - KINROSS AND LOCK LEVEN

Our tour is based in the beautiful county of Kinross-shire, a small county rich in history and lots of gardens for us to explore....................... 6 DAYS £395 19th June HERTFORDSHIRE & HATFIELD ROSE WEEK-END

Visiting the fabulous Hatfield House on Rose Week-end and Summer Garden Show. We also visit the famous Woburn Abbey & The Royal National Rose Society Gardens, staying at The Ramada Hotel, Hemel Hempstead........ 3 DAYS £186 4th July RAVENSCAR AND THE EAST COAST

The town that never was. Fabulous location on the east coast, including visits to Whitby, Scarborough,‘Heartbeat’ country, North Yorks. Steam Railway, Temple Newsome and Robin Hood’s Bay ......................................... 5 DAYS £298 25th July HAMPSHIRE AND THE NEW FOREST

Super 4* hotel in Winchester with full leisure facilities, visit to Montisfont Abbey, Mid Hants. Railway, the New Forest and Bucklers Hard ................. 5 DAYS £320 Local Macclesfield Pick-ups - Plus The Grove Inn, Congleton Bus Station, Congleton Kwik Fit,

West Heath Shopping Centre, Arclid Lights and Sandbach. Lots more on offer - please ring for a copy of our 2010 brochure

01625 425060 www.roymccarthycoaches.co.uk

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THE COACH & HORSES

(Fair House)

Timbersbrook

• A warm welcome and friendly atmosphere • Beautiful beer gardens • Quality home-cooked lunches

Tuesday - Saturday inclusive 12.00 - 2.30 p.m. • Traditional Sunday lunches • Thursday night is our popular curry night • First class real and cask ales • Book now for Easter Sunday Lunch • Pub open all day Good Friday, Easter

Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday

Telephone Jon or Margaret on 01260 273019

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Congleton Town Centre

2nd April at 12.00 noon Pedestrianized area opposite B & M Bargains

EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Join us for the procession with the Cross from Trinity Methodist Church, Wagg Street, at 11.50 a.m.

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THE SHAKERLEY ARMS

CONGLETON

SATURDAY, 27th MARCH, 7.30 p.m. onwards Ibiza/Beach Party Disco/Karaoke

EASTER BANK HOLIDAY - Friday, 2nd April

POOL KNOCK-OUT Winner takes all - trophy + 22” Flat Screen TV

£2.00 entry fee, no later than 31st March

SATURDAY, 3rd APRIL

DISCO

SUNDAY, 4th APRIL, 3.00 - 6.00 p.m. Karaoke 6.00 p.m. - 12.00 Pub Quiz + Chubby Brown Tribute with Keith

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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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Brindley Ford Methodist Church

Annual Spring Fair

Saturday, 27th March, at 4.00 p.m.

Bargains and the usual Stalls

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APPLECROFT CARE HOME

Coffee Morning

SATURDAY, 27th MARCH

10.00 a.m. until 12.00 noon

All proceeds to comfort fund HOME-MADE CAKES FOR SALE

EASTER RAFFLE

For any information tel. 01260 280366

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“Start your Easter week-end on a winner” RACE NIGHT

At The Wharf Inn,

Congleton On Thursday, 1st April from 7.30 p.m. TICKETS £2.50 Available from the Wharf Supporting www.rubysfund.co.uk

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Vale Juniors F.C.

U9s FUNDAY

SATURDAY, 3rd APRIL 10.00 a.m. BUGLAWTON SCHOOL

Fun for all the family and everyone

P4740h PIZZERIA • RISTORANTE & BAR Genuine Italian Food Freshly cooked to order by professional chefs Great Atmosphere Friendly Service Extensive Menu - modern twist on classic dishes Early Bird Special . . . .

Two Courses plus Wine £11.95

6.00 - 8.30 p.m. Monday - Thursday Parties for all occasions in any of our four dining rooms - Whatever your budget Don’t forget . . . .

HALF PRICE PIZZA AND PASTA 5.30 - 6.30 Friday and Saturday

Bring the family Telephone: 01270 761077 Old Market Square, Sandbach, CW11 1AT.

Established 1989 MEMBER CIAO ITALIA UK

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EYE-POPPING FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY! ‘SPECTACULAR FUN’

Metro www.danesidetheatre.co.uk

PLEASE NOTE: The Theatre Bar is open from 7.00 p.m.

TUE 30 MAR - SAT 3 APR 0844 8717649 (bkg fee)

REGENT THEATRE STOKE ON TRENT www.ambassadortickets.com /stoke

Cinema at Daneside SUNDAY, 28th MARCH at 7.00 p.m.

It’s Complicated (19) Starring Meryl Streep, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin When attending their son’s college graduation a couple re-ignite the spark in their relationship...but the complicated fact is they’re divorced and he’s re-married.

Tickets £4.00 from Congleton T.I.C. - 01260 271095

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Flutterbrush Productions

Presents

An Evening of Variety

In aid of The Stroke Association Performance on 10th April at 7.30 p.m. Tickets available from the Information Centre 01260 271095

or contact 07719 186917

CONGLETON PLAYERS

Presents

‘Don’t Dress for Dinner’

A hilarious comedy TUESDAY 20th - SATURDAY, 24th APRIL

at 7.30 p.m.

Tuesday all seats £5.00. Wednesday - Saturday £7.00

Concessions Wednesday and Thursday £6.00 Tickets available from the Information Centre 01260 271095

WAGGON & HORSES

WEST ROAD, CONGLETON Telephone: 01260 271680

Presents

“THE GREEN HYENAS”

Saturday, 3rd April, from 9.00 p.m.

BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN FOR

EASTER SUNDAY Three Course Lunch, including complimentary glass of wine - £10.99

New Chefs, New Menus, New Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 12.00 - 3.00 p.m., 6.00 - 9.00 p.m.

Saturday 12.00 - 9.00 p.m. Sunday Lunches 12.00 - 5.00 p.m.

Home-made Steak Pies and Freshly Cooked Food available throughout the week

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BIDDULPH PLAYERS

COME LAUGHING

HOME 14th - 17th APRIL, 7.45 p.m. Start

At Knypersley First School Tickets £5.00 - Concessions £4.00 AVAILABLE FROM BIDDULPH TOWN HALL

OR PAY ON THE DOOR

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Shaftesbury Dance

STARTING 13th APRIL 2010!

A NEW CLASS JUST FOR THE BOYS! STREET/HIP HOP AND FREESTYLE

TUESDAYS 5.45 to 6.30 p.m.

BACK LANE, CONGLETON, CW12 4TR Tel: 01260 295005 or 01782 618180

www.shaftesburydance.com

Shaftesbury Dance is also able to offer a wide range of dance subjects, taught by an experienced and dedicated team of teachers

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Members

Club

CLUB

THE

Silver Membership from£1.00

2 Chapel Street. 01260 272501

Fri.26/3 RIDE ON - Formerly AC/DO tribute to the mighty AC/DC Sat.27/3 OHASIS - Tribute to Oasis and the Gallagher Brothers Sun.28/3 KARAOKE

FORTHCOMING EASTER WEEK-END Fri.2/4 ‘Stars in their Eyes’ winners

Marc Bolan, T-Rex Sat.3/4 THE MEATLOAF SHOW - (Matt Shaw) Sun.4/4 Samantha Murphy & Karaoke

Sunday Lunches £5.50 Inc. drink - come and dine

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HOLLINSHEAD COACHES

Tunstall Road, Knypersley, ST8 7PZ

Tel. S.O.T. 512209 or 512235 Saturday, 3rd April Blackpool ........................................................ £12.00 Monday, 5th April Chesterfield....................................................... £9.50 Saturday, 10th April Derby ................................................................ £9.00 Tuesday, 13th April Springtime in the Lake District........................ £16.00 Friday, 16th April Ludlow..............................................................£11.00

3rd - 7th May

HOLIDAYS 2010

Ayrshire and Isle of Arran ............................. £295.00

13th - 19th June Exmouth........................................................ £345.00 26th - 30th July Weston-Super-Mare...................................... £220.00 8th - 14th August Tenby ............................................................ £390.00 29th Aug. - 2nd Sept. Swansea ....................................................... £215.00 6th - 11th September Nethybridge................................................... £320.00

Please telephone Stoke-on-Trent (01782) 512209 or after hours

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The most highly anticipated game of the season

Congleton Town F.C.

v

Newcastle Town F.C.

Bank Holiday Monday, 5th April Booth Street, Kick-off 3.00 p.m. Admission: £6.00 Adults, £3.00 concessions, U12s FREE

Then at 7.00 p.m. ‘Friends of the Bears’ present

A RACE NIGHT in the clubhouse FREE ADMISSION, EVERYONE WELCOME

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The Swing Commanders

International artistes with classic swing from the 30s, 40s and 50s Performance on Sunday, 2nd May at 7.30 p.m.

Tickets £11.00, Concessions £10 from the

Information Centre - 01260 271095 Come and share that sweet swing sensation

Party like it’s 1949

13, Swan Bank, Congleton

Tel. 01260 280764

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