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The Chronicle, Thursday, 29th March, 2012. www.chronicleseries.co.uk

A P R I L 2 0 1 2 D I N N E R M E N U

Appetisers

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English Onion Soup, Sage Bread and Cheddar Cheese

Chorizo and Chickpea Soup

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Panko Crumbed Deep Fried Crab Cakes, Warm Crisp Salad and Anchovy Butter

Chicken Satay, Coriander, Lime and Peanut Sauce Baked Pecorino Cheesecake, Fig Jam and Season Leaves

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Lamb and Pomegranate Tagine, Almond and Raisin Couscous

Roast Basil and Spinach Porchetta with Honey Jus Baked Herb Coated Tuna Steak, Caper Dressing Primavera and Pepper Risotto with Sherry Baked Artichoke Hearts All main course dishes are served with Fresh Market Vegetables &Potato Garni

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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)

£36.95 inc. V.A.T.

£41.95 inc. V.A.T.

£46.95 inc. V.A.T.

The April Menu begins on Tuesday, 3rd April, 2012,

and ends on Saturday, 28th April, 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

Little Moreton Hall Builttomakeabigimpression OPEN for 2012 from Wednesday, 4th April, 2012

11.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Wed - Sun and Bank Holidays

New Visitor Reception & Shop on the car park Little Tea Room & Restaurant The National Trust is a Registered Charity No: 205846

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Churches Together in Congleton

Good Friday Service

Congleton Town Centre

6th April at 12.00 noon

Pedestrianised 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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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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Antique, Bric-a-Brac and Collectors’ Fair at

Astbury Village Hall CW12 4RQ. (A34, near Congleton)

Saturday, 7th April, 2012

9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Refreshments available all day Tel. 01260 278890/07765 604662

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CRAFT FAIR AND TABLE TOP SALE

31st MARCH United Reformed Church Antrobus Street, Congleton 10am - 1pm. Free Admission

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Refreshments Available

CLONTER

PROGRAMME APR - MAY 2012

TEA WITH FLOSSIE MALAVIALLE WEDNESDAY 4 APRIL - 3.30pm Afternoon tea and folk music with singer songwriter Flossie Malavialle and guitarist Paul Donnelly. What a lovely way to spend the afternoon!

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.

FULL DETAILS, PRICES & ONLINE BOOKING

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

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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St . St . Holy Trinity, Mossley uglawton

SERVICES FOR HOLY WEEK & EASTE

For information:

Parish Office: 01260 273212 www.congletonteamparish.co.u

PALM SUNDAY (1st April) 10:00 a.m. Palm Sunday Celebration

MAUNDY THURSDAY (5th April) 9:45 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Meal (Mossley; see website for details)

GOOD FRIDAY (6th April) 10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon Churches Together Open Air Service in the Town Centre 3:00 p.m.

EASTER EVE (7th April) 6:30 p.m.

EASTER DAY (8th April) Easter Celebration Services 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. BOSTOCKS

Sat. 31st Mar.

Skipton Market or Boundary Mill Colne (B) .............................. £13.50

Mon. 2nd April Chester City, Cheshire Oaks or Blue Planet Aquarium (B)*.....£12.00 Tues. 3rd April Blackpool (B).............................................................................. £13.75 Good Fri. 6th April Southport (B).............................................................................. £12.50 Easter Sat. 7th April Blackpool (B).............................................................................. £13.75 Easter Sun. 8th April Chester Zoo (B)* ........................................................................ £12.00 Easter Mon. 9th April Blackpool (B).............................................................................. £13.75 Easter Mon. 9th April Bakewell Market (B)................................................................... £11.50 Tues. 10th April Llandudno (B)............................................................................. £14.50 Wed. 11th April York (B)....................................................................................... £15.25 Wed. 11th April Trafford Centre (B) ....................................................................... £9.75 Thurs. 12th April Liverpool Albert Dock or City Centre Shopping (B) .................. £12.50 Sat. 14th April Grand National Aintree (B)* ....................................................... £13.50 Sun. 29th April Eastbourne (B) - 6 days ..........................................................£369.00 Thurs. 10th May Paul O'Grady Street of Dreams MEN Arean (B) Evening ........£46.00 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 Fri. 6th July Hampton Court Flower Show (B) - 2 days..............................£129.00 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 * Admission Extra (B) Feeder coach from and to Biddulph : Child Prices available.

Spragg Street Garage, Congleton. Tel: 01260 273108

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The Bleeding Wolf

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

www.thebleedingwolf.co.uk

Mark would like to thank all customers old and new for their support during his first 12 months at the Bleeding Wolf. AS A THANK YOU WE WILL GIVE A

15% Discount WHEN YOU PRESENT THIS ADVERTISEMENT BETWEEN

MONDAY - THURSDAY THROUGHOUT APRIL Due to the success of our Senior Citizens’ Lunchtime Special,

we now offer this on a Monday as well as Wednesday.

Quiz this Sunday All welcome, 8.30 p.m. start. Complimentary refreshments.

Bouncy Castle for the Kids Easter Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday

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70/72, Lawton Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2HG.

Tel: (01260) 299548

OPEN ON EASTER SUNDAY

FOR LUNCH

12.00 - 2.30 Full a la carte menu available

CHILDREN WELCOME

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ORIGINAL CAST STAR IN WORLD PREMIERE STAGE PRODUCTION

OF THE TV FAVOURITE

EASTER HOLIDAY TREAT NATIONAL CLOWN THEATRE ✮✮✮ CIRCUS FUNSHOW ✮✮✮

BIDDULPH TOWN HALL Tuesday, 3rd April, 2.30 p.m. BIG LAUGHS...BIG VALUE...BOOK NOW

Tickets selling fast Telephone 01384 42 34 96

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Congleton/Biddulph

Mini Bus Travel

HAVING A NIGHT OUT? HANLEY - NEWCASTLE - MANCHESTER? GOING TO A WEDDING OR A RESTAURANT? You need to phone VE Travel and hire one of our new luxury eight seater minibuses WE CATER FOR ALL OCCASIONS

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All Airport Work undertaken - vetravelminibus@aol.com

No extra charge Day/Night, Sundays or Bank Holidays

Phone Ed & Vicky on 01260 223790

STARRING

PAULINE QUIRKE, LINDA ROBSON

& LESLEY JOSEPH

MON 2 - SAT 7 APR 0844 8717649 (fees apply)

REGENT THEATRE STOKE -ON -TRENT www.atgtickets.com/stoke (fees apply)

HOLLINSHEAD COACHES LTD Old Council Yard, Wharf Road, Biddulph ST8 6AQ

DAY TRIPS

Tues. 3rd April National Memorial Arboretum and Tamworth ............ £10.00 Tues. 10th April Chester or Cheshire Oaks......................................... £10.00 Thurs. 12th April Ormskirk and Southport ............................................ £12.00 Sat. 21st April Port Sunlight with Guided Tour and Gormley Statues at Crosby ....................................... £13.00

ONCE IN A LIFETIME DAY TRIPS!! Sat. 21st July British Open Golf at Royal Lytham full hospitality package ............................................ £450.00

7th-14th July

HOLIDAYS

Eastbourne - New Wilmington Hotel ....................... £416.00

4th-6th August St. Anne’s ................................................................ £139.00 18th-25th August Sandown, Isle of Wight............................................ £420.00 24th-26th August Edinburgh Tattoo ..................................................... £179.00 23rd-27th Sept. Oxford - Morse and Midsomer Murders .................. £290.00 28th Sept.-1st Oct. St. Anne’s (with Blackpool Illuminations Tour)......... £181.00 Please telephone Stoke-on-Trent (01782) 512209 or after hours

(01782) 512235 for further details and to book your seats ?????h

The Bleeding Wolf

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

www.thebleedingwolf.co.uk

We are proud to present

Biddulph Male Voice Choir

SUNDAY, 29th APRIL, 3.00 p.m. prompt.

Jaguar Classic Car Show SUNDAY, 20th MAY, 10.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. If you would be wishing to dine with us on these days booking is highly recommended.

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Proudly present

Congleton Youth

Orchestra Congleton Town Hall

High Street, Congleton SATURDAY, 31st March, 2012, 7.30 p.m.

Tickets £7.00 (children under 16 - £3.00) from A. & A. Music - Congleton T.I.C. or any Rotarian C1017h

DOGS REQUIRED

For our

DOG PORTRAIT COMPETITION

at

H.J. Lea Oakes Wheelock, Sandbach SATURDAY, 31st MARCH, 10.00 a.m - 5.00 p.m.

Just bring your dog along and our photographer will do the rest

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* NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED * FREE SITTING * FREE ENTRY

FABULOUS PRIZES - SEE MORE DETAIL IN STORE

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

Call 01625 427558

Restaurant and Bar

20 Rood Hill, Congleton, Cheshire. Tel: 01260 270243

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SEVEN POUND SPECIALS

Soup Chef’s Salad Black and White Pudding

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Liver and Bacon with Mash Fish Cake in Cheese Sauce Beef Pattie with Pepper Sauce

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OUR £8.95 MENU IS NOW AVAILABLE ALL NIGHT, FOUR NIGHTS A WEEK

AND UNTIL 7.00pm ON SATURDAYS SUNDAYS ARE STILL @ £9.95 FOR THREE COURSES

Á la carte menu available

CHATEAUBRIAND £39.95

for two people to share

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