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Lighting up Christmas

The “Courting Candle” by Samuel Pick, Artist Blacksmith

Just one of the exhibitors at

THECREATIVEDGE

Art, Craft & Sculpture Show CONGLETON TOWN HALL

Sunday, 18th December 11am-4.30pm Mayor’s Charity Event - Admission £2 Supporting: Stroke Unit Macclesfield Infirmary East Cheshire Hospice, injured soldiers of the Mercian Regt. and others www.thecreativedge.co.uk C8136h

CONGLETON BAPTIST CHURCH MEETINGS AND

SERVICES

Held at St. John Ambulance, West Street, Congleton • ‘Omega Course’: 6pm on Sundays in January, March and May. Topics to include, defending creation, defending the unborn, stewardship of time and resources, and dealing with family relationships • Christmas service and sing along followed by refreshments: Saturday, 10th December at 6.30pm • Informal Christmas family service on 25th December at 10.30am

ALL ARE WARMLY INVITED

Call Pastor Booth for more details on 07530 290496

www.cbaptist.org.uk

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Call 01625 427558

THE UNICORN

West Heath, Congleton

SATURDAY, 10th DECEMBER, 2011

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Coffee from 10.30 every morning

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Fun Quiz every Sunday Night

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De Laceys Tapas Bar De Laceys Tapas Bar

CONGLETON TOWN HALL

Now open every Friday 11am - 11pm

Wishing all our customers a very Merry Christmas

TEL. LIZ 07813 772469 for more information ?????h

Biddulph & District Youth Orchestra

CHRISTMAS CONCERT Popular and Christmas Music for all

SATURDAY, 10th DECEMBER, 7.30 p.m.

£5.00 Adults, £2.00 Child

Everyone Welcome - Prize Raffle and Refreshments Biddulph Methodist Church and Victoria Centre,

Station Road, Biddulph. Tel. 07506 329956, Email: info@bdyo.org.uk

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Classified Advertising 01260 273 737

Congleton Choral Society President: Sir Bernard Lovell F.R.S. Reg. Charity No: 515851

Christmas Carol Concert with readings by W. Terry Fox - Cheshire's longest-serving Poet Laureate

Christopher Cromar - Conductor

Congleton Town Hall

Saturday 17th December 2011 @ 7.30 pm

Tickets - £10 Under 16s - £2

Tickets from the Ticket Secretary 01260 276957 Congleton Tourist Information Centre 01260 271095 Online Tickets @ www.congletonchoralsociety.org.uk

Gawsworth Hall

On the A536 2.5 miles south of Macclesfield

YULETIDE

by Barry Grey 11th - 15th December, 2011

10.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. and selected evenings

ADMISSION £8.00

Cheshire’s most beautiful family home spectacularly decorated for Christmas

Telephone: 01260 223456

www.gawsworthhall.com

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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

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CLAYTON MANOR CARE CENTRE

Are holding a

CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING At the home, Rood Hill, Congleton, CW12 1YZ

This is taking place on SATURDAY, 10th DECEMBER

11.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.

Craft Stalls, Raffle, Mince Pies and Cream with Tea or Coffee

COME ALONG AND JOIN US

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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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Havannah Primary School

Malhamdale Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2DF

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

Friday, 9th December

5.00 to 7.00 p.m. Barbecue and Refreshments, Fairground, Santa’s Grotto, Tombola, Raffle, Children’s hand-made crafts and games room, Face Painting, Tattoos, Fair

Trade Jewellery and lots more!

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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) Only two weeks left to go....have you got all your Christmas presents yet?

THOUGHT NOT.... Impress your loved one by choosing an up-to-the-minute design from Cœur de Lion

YOU CAN’T GET IT WRONG THEY ARE MULTI-COLOUR SO GO WITH

ALL HER OUTFITS! Made in Germany to the highest spec from Swarovsky Crystals in combinations of different colourways so they will complement any outfit

Come and choose a set now, prices start at £27 and go to £130

The Real Thing Capitol Walk, High Street, Congleton

Tel. 01260 298083 www.therealthingjewellery.co.uk

The Railway Inn

4, Biddulph Road, Congleton, Cheshire

Tel. 01260 272527

Thursday Nights - PUB QUIZ

“The Best in Town”

Five Rounds of fun with large cash prizes (will come in handy for Christmas!) PYCR JACKPOT £375 CTA JACKPOT £250

Jackpot increases if not won.

New for Sundays

Live Pianist From 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. AND 6 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. our live pianist will play requests and chilled out music while you eat. If provides a one-of-a-kind relaxing atmosphere.

Come join us Every Sunday

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Old Sandbachians Association

Christmas Drinks & Reunion

At Sandbach Rugby Club Monday, 19th December at 7.30 p.m.

All old boys and staff welcome

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H O L I D A Y S

C O A C H M A R Q U E

Looking for something different as a Christmas present? Then how about a travel voucher available in any amounts...

HOLIDAYS

Saturday, 10th December Lincoln and York Week-end, Forest Pines Hotel, HB - 2 days................................................................................... £82.00 Friday, 23rd December Brighton at Christmas, Barcelo Old Ship Hotel, HB - 5 days................................................................................. £439.00 Saturday, 24th December Christmas in Jersey, Monterey Hotel, HB - 4 days............... £599.00 Tuesday, 27th December Harrogate Twixmas, Cairn Hotel, HB - 4 days ..................... £169.00 Saturday, 7th January London Sales Week-end, Holiday Inn, Elstree, HB - 2 days.. £79.00 Friday, 27th January Delightful Dorset, Sherbourne Hotel, HB - 3 days .................. £99.00 Friday, 3rd February Llandudno - We'll Meet Again, St. Kilda Hotel, HB - 4 days................................................................................. £139.00 Saturday, 11th February Cambridge and surrounding area, Holiday Inn, Peterborough West, HB - 2 days ................................................. £72.00

Featured Holidays

Friday, 23rd December Enjoy Christmas in a beautiful 4* hotel on the seafront in Brighton. With fabulous entertainment throughout your trip you're sure to have a marvellous time. Old Ship Hotel, HB - 5 days ..................................................... £439.00

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 Friday, 9th December Evening Trafford Centre .................................................................£9.50 Saturday, 10th December *Warwick Castle at Christmas - A Royal Week-end Upstairs and Downstairs Secrets and Scandals .......................... £23.00 Sunday, 11th December Bath Christmas Market ................................................................ £17.50 Monday, 12th December Bakewell Market and Castleton Christmas Lights......................£11.00 Saturday, 17th December Southport Christmas Festival ...................................................... £13.00

Featured Awayday

Saturday, 21st January *Strictly Come Dancing - Live Tour, Birmingham ................... £66.00

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.10thDec.ChesterChristmasMarketsorCityCentreShopping(B)..............£12.00Sun.11thDec.TraffordCentre(B).............................................................................£9.75Sat.17thDec.BoltonShoppingorMarket(B)........................................................£11.50Sat.31stDec.NewYearinLondon(B)-3days..................................................£189.00Sat.7thJan."Scrooge"ManchesterLowry-Matinee.........................................£49.50Fri.20thJan."StrictlyComeDancing"BirminghamNIA(B)Eve.........................£68.00Wed.8thFeb.ManchesterLowryMovieMagic"Oklahoma"(B)...........................£20.00Thurs.9thFeb."Oliver"ManchesterPalace(B)Mat...............................................£56.00Fri.10thFeb."Happy&Glorious"ManchesterBridgewaterHall(B)Eve............£44.50Tues.20thMarch"Chicago"ManchesterPalace(B)Evening.............£33.50,OAP£39.50Thurs.22ndMar."CalendarGirls"ManchesterOperaHouse(B)Mat.......................£35.00Wed.4thApril"MonkeeBusiness"ManchesterOperaHouse(B)........MatOAP£32.50Wed.18thApril"MidnightTango"ManchesterOperaHouse(B)OAPMat............£28.00Sun.22ndAprilTorvill&Dean"DancingonIce"NottinghamArena(B)..................£67.50Sun.29thAprilTorvill&Dean"DancingonIce"BirminghamNIA(B)....................£69.00AprilVariousdates"ThePhantomoftheOpera"ManchesterPalace(B).......from£61.00Sat.2ndJuneLondonQueen'sDiamondJubileeCelebrations(B)-3days......£199.00Mon.4thJuneLondonQueen'sDiamondJubileeCelebrations(B)-3days......£179.00Wed.20thJune"IDreamedaDream"ManchesterPalace(B)OAPMat...............£27.50*AdmissionExtra(B)FeedercoachfromandtoBiddulph:ChildPricesavailable.

Spragg Street Garage, Congleton. Tel: 01260 273108

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Christmas Fun Night

ALFRESCO LIFE Friday, 9th December, 5.00 - 8.00 p.m.

SANTA’S GROTTO, STALLS, HOT FOOD, MINCE PIES, MULLED WINE, CHOIR, CHRISTMAS GIFTS, CHRISTMAS TREES

300 yards from Gawsworth Crossroads Hadfield House, Congleton Road, Gawsworth,

Macclesfield, SK11 9ER,

Tel. 01625 423 803

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BY POPULAR DEMAND M.Y. Theatre & Film Co. invite you to our

2nd Annual Festive

Family Evening AT ASTBURY VILLAGE HALL Tuesday, 20th December, at 7.30 p.m. Forget your festive stresses and enjoy an evening of music, Christmas songs and sing-a-long carols for all

~ INTRODUCING “M.Y. YOUTH” ~ Bring along your own supper – Bar available

Tickets £5.00 – 07805 443595 Performers of all ages – Interested in becoming an

M.Y. Member? Contact as above.

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Opening 12th December, 2011

KEEN PHARMACY

Tel. 01260 295701 www.keenpharmacy.co.uk

Town and Country Chemist delivering to you

See next week’s “Chronicle” for full details

CONGLETON TEAM PARISH

cordially invites you to a

TOWN CAROL SERVICE at St. Peter’s Church, Chapel St., Congleton on Thursday, 15th December, 2011, at 7.30pm Christmas readings and carols at the end of the 400th anniversary year of the King James Bible. In the company of local civic dignitaries and Constituency M.P. and with music provided by Rode Hall Silver Band. Seasonal refreshments to follow.

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Glebe Farm Coffee Shop

NOW OPEN Home-made soups, sandwiches, light lunches and cakes

Christmas Trees and Christmas Wreaths for sale Thursday 15th to Sunday 18th afternoons “Twister” and children’s funfair rides, baked potatoes, chestnuts, candy floss,

hot mulled punch and more!

Thursday 15th and Friday 16th evenings Astbury Village live Nativity ( Tickets for Nativity available from Farm Shop) Glebe Farm, Astbury Village, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4RQ

01260 273916