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KISSTHE BOYS GOODBYEChurnetValleyRailway’s

1940’sWeekend 28th & 29th April 2012 1940’sWeekend

JOIN US ON A JOURNEY DOWN MEMORY LANE. SHARE THE TEARS & LAUGHTER, SONGS & DANCING AS WE RECREATE WARTIME BRTIAIN AT THIS LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND.

• Nostalgic ENSA Entertainers • Re-enactment groups • Classic displays • Trains all day from 10am. • Real Ale Troop Train departs

7.30pm Saturday Brief Encounter evening dining train Sat April 28th (Pre-booking essential)

NEW 1940’sAfternoon

TeaDance Tues 1st May (Pre-booking essential)

£13 Adults £11 Seniors £7 Children (3-14 years)

£37 Family (2+2) NO BOOKING REQUIRED

Churnet Valley Railway, near Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands

Tel: 01538 750755 www.churnetvalleyrailway.co.uk

Alll subject to availability www.danesidetheatre.co.uk

MAY PROGRAMME

Thursday 10th - Saturday 12 May at 7.30 p.m.

Congleton Amateur Youth Theatre presents

THE TEMPEST

by William Shakespeare

This is an abridged version of Shakespeare’s magical romantic play - a story of castaways, assassination attempts and strange sorcery. The story is about Prospero, whose evil brother set him adrift with his infant daughter, Miranda. Prospero and Miranda are washed ashore on an island and make a home there by enslaving the spirit, Ariel and the monster, Caliban. So the play begins, as Prospero raises a terrible tempest and shipwrecks his persecutors in order to extract revenge.

For more information and tickets telephone Sue Beech

01260 277502 or Information Centre 01260 271095

FILM AT THE DANESIDE Sunday, 13th May, at 2.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m.

THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL A comedy drama starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than its advertisements, the Marigold

Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways. Please note the additional afternoon performance.

The bar will be open before performances. The next film will be on 10th June at 7.00 p.m.

WOMAN IN BLACK A thriller starring Daniel Radcliffe and Janet McTeer about a young lawyer who travels to a remote village where he discovers the vengeful ghost of a scorned woman is terrorizing the locals. See “Congleton Chronicle” in June for details.

ROY McCARTHY

COACHES A SMALL SELECTION OF OUR 2012 TOURS 15th May THE OUTER HEBRIDES ADVENTURE .............................................8 DAYS £688 27th May CROMER & THE NORFOLK COAST........................................5 DAYS £385 2nd June 5* HILTON WALDORF FOR QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE ...3 DAYS £259 8th June ALNWICK & THE GARDENS OF NORTHUMBERLAND .........4 DAYS £328 17th June SHANKLIN & THE ISLE OF WIGHT.........................................8 DAYS £545 30th June SUMMERTIME MYSTERY TOUR ............................................3 DAYS £168 12th July THE DEVON & CORNWALL EXPLORER .................................7 DAYS £498 28th July STEP BACK IN TIME - LEYBURN 1940s WEEK-END ..............2 DAYS £98 10th Aug. EDINBURGH TATTOO & ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA.............3 DAYS £254

PLEASE NOTE WE PICK UP IN CONGLETON & SANDBACH

ON ALL OUR TOURS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

LOTS MORE ON OFFER

PLEASE RING FOR A COPY OF OUR 2012 BROCHURE

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ANYONE CAN RUN! ANYONE CAN RUN! We are offering Absolute Beginners a 6 week course getting you up and running from Zero to 5k with a fully supported structured training plan developed by our qualified Running Group leaders.

How : Register at our New2Running event When : Friday 27th April - 4pm to 6pm Where : Biddulph Valley Leisure Centre - Cafe area Course starts: Tues 1st May Biddulph Leisure Centre foyer - 6.15pm

Want to know more?

In partnership with Run England

– Come along and register for just £15 (inc. club annual membership fee) – Receive a beginners pack - FAQs, Training Plan & more! – Meet our Club runners/Group Leaders and last years New2Runners – Limited places book early!

Visit: www.biddulphrunningclub.co.uk/new2running Contact: Dawn - 07519 646528 or Kev 07813 899962 P1377h

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration Events

At Marton Meadows Golf Course to be held in a marquee

Tickets for films from the Information Centre, tel. 01260 271095

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THE NATIONAL TRUST

Exclusive Grand Hall Reception & Gallery Tour

Champagne & Canapé Reception

FRIDAY 11th MAY Arrive between 6.30 & 7.30 p.m.

Price £15 - tickets limited to 100 The residents of Biddulph Grange have kindly opened their doors for a reception in Biddulph Grange Hall followed by a guided tour of the Geological Gallery and evening stroll in

Biddulph Grange Garden. Telephone: 01782 517999 for details www.nationaltrust.org.uk/biddulphgrange

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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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SUNDAY, 3rd JUNE A PARISH LUNCH Beech Tree Catering, 12.30 p.m. Tickets £20 - Bring your own wine in aid of Marton Parish Church

SILK BRASS BAND CONCERT

TUESDAY 5th JUNE, 7.30 p.m. Beech Tree Catering Buffet Supper

Tickets £15 - Bar in attendance in aid of East Cheshire Hospice Tickets for both events tel. 01260 224330 C1356h

COFFEE MORNINGCONGLETONLIBRARY

Saturday, 28th April 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon Fundraising for St. John’s Come Together

Fellowship - Everyone Welcome

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CRAFT FAIR AND TABLE TOP SALE Congleton United Reformed Church

Antrobus Street, 10am - 1pm

Saturday, 28th April Free Admission - Refreshments available

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Kingsfield First School

Gunn Street, Biddulph, ST8 6AY. Would like to invite 60 former pupils to our

QUEEN’S JUBILEE CONCERT

of

Summer and British Songs with Afternoon Tea on 28th MAY, 2012 If you would like to attend please contact the school in writing with a self addressed envelope and places will be allocated on a first come basis.

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BOSTOCKS

Sat. 28th April Harrogate or Flower Show (B)*.................................................. £16.25 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 Wed. 9th May Chester City or Races (B)*......................................................... £12.00 Sat. 12th May Biddulph Male Voice Choir 90th Anniversary Concert Victoria Hall, Hanley (B) Evening from ........................................ £9.00 Sat. 12th May Ormskirk Market and Southport (B) ........................................... £13.00 Sat. 19th May Llandudno (B) ............................................................................. £15.25 Mon. 4th June London for Diamond Jubilee Celebrations (B) - 3 days..........£179.00 Sat. 16th June Strictly presents "Dance to the Music" (B) - Evening ................ £60.00 Sun. 17th June "Gardeners' World" Live NEC (B) .............................................. £39.00 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 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 * Admission Extra (B) Feeder coach from and to Biddulph : Child Prices available.

Spragg Street Garage, Congleton. Tel: 01260 273108

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MATTROE LIMITED FURNITURE WAREHOUSE

QUALITY PRE-USED AND REFURBISHED FURNITURE SALE

Large selection of:

Sofas and Chairs Beds and Mattresses Dining Tables and Chairs Wardrobes and Bedroom Furniture

We specialise in helping people set up home and we can include delivery, installation and advice.

Various packages are available, tailored to suit every individual.

OUR WAREHOUSE IS OPEN EVERY SATURDAY MORNING

Or call for an appointment to view:

CARL on 07715 608524 JOHN on 07886 948700 Star Business Park, Congleton Road, North Rode,

Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9JA.

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M AY 2 0 1 2 D I N N E R M E N U

Appetisers

***

Smoked Ham, Bean and Pesto Soup Courgette and Lemon Soup - Chive Cream

***

Char Grilled Chicken with Lemon and Coriander, Saffron and

Red Onion Potato Salad

Pequillo Pepper and Cheese Croquette – Cucumber Ribbons,

Tomato Rouille Dipping Sauce

Salt and Pepper Squid, Tomato Brochette, Lemon Aioli

***

Broiled Brisket of Macclesfield Beef, Horseradish Pommes Purée, Meat Juices

Confit Duck Leg, Toulouse Sausage Cassoulet

Baked Scottish Salmon Fillet, Fondant Potato and Brown Shrimp Sauce

Red Onion and Balsamic Shallot Tart Tatin, Crumbled Blue Cheese Allmain course dishes areservedwith FreshMarket Vegetables &PotatoGarni

***

A Selection of our Famous Pecks Puddings

***

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)

£36.95 inc. V.A.T.

£41.95 inc. V.A.T.

£46.95 inc. V.A.T.

The May Menu begins on Tuesday, 1st May, 2012,

and ends on Saturday, 26th May, 2012

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

Free! Free! Free! CONGLETON MARKET

FREE CAR BOOT EVERY TUESDAY LIMITED SPACES One 8ft. x 4ft. Table

The Bleeding Wolf

Public House and Restaurant, Scholar Green, Cheshire. Tel: 01782 782272

www.thebleedingwolf.co.uk

Saturday, 28th April Sarah Miller and Dan Lively and exciting acoustic duo, as seen in the bar flies.

Biddulph Male Voice Choir

Sunday, 29th April, 3.00 p.m. start

Hog Roast and Free Admission BAR OPEN ALL DAY, EVERY DAY Traditional and Speciality Fayre served daily C1414h

The Gate Hall Chain and Gate, on the A536 Congleton Road, SK11 9JA

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES For more information or to book stall space please call 07821 559934 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.

Sunday 12.00 - 5.00 p.m.

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Tuesdays@Ten

St. Peter’s Church Chapel Street, Congleton A Georgian Town Church

Open from 10am-1pm Refreshments available

1st May Registers available 11am Tour of the Church

8th May Plant Stall 11am short service of worship with prayers for Congleton Town and Cheshire East Councils

15th May Patchwork Display 10am-4pm

22nd May 12.15pm a programme of motests and madrigals with the

Little Moreton Singers

29th May Plant and Fairtrade Stalls Full details on leaflets available from the

Tourist Information Centre or phone

01260 272315

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ZUMBAAtLion&Swan,Congleton

6.00 - 7.00 p.m. Every Tuesday - £4.00 DITCH THE WORKOUT!

JOIN THE PARTY Telephone Melissa on

07921 645605

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ST. EDWARDS THERAPY

at

BODY CITY

The Old Library Moody Street Congleton Saturday appointments now available • Reflexology • Dorn Method • Swedish Body Massage • Fertility Reflexology • Indian Head Massage Call 07794 177260 Visit www.stedwardstherapy.com

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GIANTSWOOD DOG TRAINING CLUB Agility Classes EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT

7.00 till 8.30 p.m. Phone Charlotte 07814 260006 or 01260 224753

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Religious Announcement

Rood Lane Methodist Church Derby Street, Congleton

Sunday School Anniversary On Sunday, 29th April 2.30 p.m. Preacher Rev. Andrew Lindley Theme: “Whatever the Weather” Items by the Sunday School Scholars and Choir

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Public Notice

S T A F F O R D S H I R E m o o r l a n d s D I S T R I C T C O U N C I L

ACHIEVING • EXCELLENCE

PLANNING NOTICE STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS DISTRICT COUNCIL has received a planning application for:

Application No:- 12/00149/OUT Applicant:- Mr. David Beecroft

Location:- Forge Works, Congleton Road, Biddulph Proposal:- Erection of industrial units and new vehicular access This Application is a Departure from the Development Plan The case officer is Rachael Simpkin.

Application No:- 12/00085/FUL Applicant:- Mr. Marshall Boffey Location:- Higher Overton Farm,

Overton Road, Congleton Proposal:- Erection of a single E-3120

50 kW Endurance wind turbine This Application is a Departure from the Development Plan The case officer is Rachael Simpkin. The application can be viewed online at www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk (click on Public Access Planning). A copy of the application may be inspected at the Planning Reception, Leek Councils Connect, Moorlands House, Stockwell Street, Leek, ST13 6HQ, from 8.45 a.m. to 5.15 p.m. Monday to Thursday and from 8.45 a.m. to 4.45 p.m. on Fridays. Alternatively the application can be viewed strictly by prior arrangement at the Biddulph Councils Connect and Cheadle Councils Connect. Please ring 0345 605 3013 to make the necessary arrangements, allowing at least three days' notice. Any person who wishes to make representations about the application should do so by writing within 28 days of the date on this notice, to the Planning Applications Manager at the above address. Letters will be acknowledged. The outcome of the application will be available to view online within two days of the decision being reached, or alternatively you may contact our Customer Services Team on 0345 605 3013. It should be noted that any representations made about the application will be available for public inspection and copy. Please note the application reference number when writing and telephoning.

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Classified Advertising 01260 273 737

Brereton Parish Council per customer STARTING....1st MAY

9.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. For details Tel. 07739 529225

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ANNUAL PARISH MEETING Monday, 14th May, 2012

at 7.00 p.m. Brereton Primary School

Guest Speaker: LORRAINE MEGGS

(PCSO)

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CURRENT ADULT TIMETABLE:-

Monday 7.00-8.00pm ZUMBA 8.00-9.00pm Beginners Ballroom & Latin 9.00-10.00pm Advanced Ballroom & Latin Tuesday 8.30-9.30pm Absolute Beginners Ballroom & Latin Wednesday 7.00-8.00pm Tap for Fun 8.00-9.00pm Tap for Fun-Absolute Beginners-NEW 8.00-9.00pm Beginners Latin Rhythms inc. Salsa Cha-Cha & Jive-NEW 9.00-10.00pm Improvers Ballroom & Latin Thursday 7.00-8.00pm Just Jhoom/Bollywood 8.00-9.00pm Belly Dancing Friday 7.00-8.00pm Improvers Latin & Ballroom 8.00-9.00pm Absolute Beginners Ballroom & Latin 8.00-9.00pm Latin & Ballroom-Advanced Saturday 2.30-3.30pm Mixed Dance-Ballet, Modern Jazz etc. 2.45-3.15pm Adult Grade Tap

Shaftesbury

Dance

Adults and Children Welcome.

From Beginners to Professional

WHY NOT GIVE DANCE A TRY AND

COME TO THE EXPERTS! PRIVATE TUITION ALSO AVAILABLE

TO SUIT MOST STYLES AND

ALL ABILITIES!

Check our web Site for more information and the Full Timetable.

www.shaftesburydance.com

Find Us At:-

Back Lane, Congleton, CW12 4TR Tel:- 01260 295005 or 01782 618180

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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