What’s On Congleton
Congleton Information Centre – 01260 270350 option 1
Open: Monday-Friday 9 am-4.30 pm & Saturday 10.15 am-1.45 pm
Town Hall, High Street, Congleton CW12 1BN
March 2025
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World Book Day Costume Swap From Saturday 15 February to Thursday 7 March |
Bring in any clean useable costumes to swap for World Book Day, or just donate any unwanted ones. |
Location: Congleton Library Tel: 01260 375550 for more info |
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Snowdrop Walk Saturday 1 March 1pm – 4.30pm |
A guided walk with the owner, Brian Vowles, around the grounds of the Old Hall. All proceeds to St Mary’s Church, Astbury. Ticket includes tea and cake. |
Location: Biddulph Old Hall Tickets £20 available by contacting jane@sharman.name |
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The Queen Story Saturday 1 March 7.30pm |
A two-hour show telling the story of Queen through the eras. A show is not to be missed.
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Location: Daneside Theatre Tickets £21 (£19 concessions u18 and over 60s) from Congleton Information Centre |
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All Saints Coffee Morning Saturday 1 March 10am – 1pm |
Refreshments, Cake Stall, Book Stall, Raffle. Proceeds to Congleton Street Pastors. |
Location: St Stephen’s Church, Brook Street, CW12 1RL
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Afternoon Tea Dance Sunday 2 March 2pm – 5pm |
Mossley WI invite you to have a dance or just watch the dancers, have a natter and join in the fun. Includes Licensed bar, fun quiz and raffle.
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Location: Astbury Village Hall, Peel Lane, CW12 4RQ Price: £5 Tickets Available from: Brenda 07811 244416 or Jayne 07885 941172 |
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Cloudwater Tap Takeover Sunday 2 March 5pm |
Join us to meet the guys from Cloudwater & taste some World-Class beers – we’ll also have glassware and beer prizes to be won! Entry includes 6x Half-Pint tasters. |
Location: The Little Street Cellar, Little Street, Congleton, CW12 1AR Advanced Booking strongly advised – book in the bar or online: https://rovingbeer.com/events/cloudwater-tap-takeover £20 |
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Outdoor Fitness Class Tuesday 4 March 10am – 11am and every Tuesday |
Are you looking for a fitness class during the week that’s outside and you can bring your child? The sessions vary each week depending on numbers and the weather. They can include full body toning, cardio sessions, core work and flexibility. |
Location: Astbury Mere Country Park, Sandy Lane, Congleton, CW12 4FR For more information please telephone 07803 245590 or email Kelly Morley. £6 per session. |
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Comedy at the Lion & Swan Wednesday 5 March 8pm – 10pm |
The Halls of Ridiculous – Tal Davies, Raj Poojara and MC Jack Gleadow. Acts subject to change. |
Location: Radley & Co, beneath the Lion & Swan, Swan Bank, CW12 Tickets: £16.50 available from: wegottickets.com |
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Absolute Beginners Crochet Series Thursdays 6, 13 & 20 March 6pm – 8pm |
If you would like a relaxed, friendly and informal atmosphere then come and join Carole to experience this mindful and relaxing craft. Once you have tried this amazingly versatile craft you will be hooked!
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Location: Artisanity Shop, Glebe Farm Peel Lane, Astbury, CW12 4RQ, For more information and to register visit: www.artisanity.co.uk |
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Andy Parsons Friday 7 March Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start
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Andy is one of the UK’s most celebrated comedians, known for his sharp observations and razor-sharp wit. Best recognised from his long-standing role on the BBC panel show Mock the Week.
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Location: Congleton Town Hall Tickets: £20 – £40 (booking fee applies) Available from www.ticketsource.co.uk |
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International Women’s Day Afternoon Tea Saturday 8 March 2pm |
Afternoon tea followed by a talk by our guest, Barbara Andrew “Suffragists and Suffragettes in Cheshire”
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Location: Congleton Town Hall Price: £15, £10 for Friends of Elizabeth Tickets available online at www.eventbrite.co.uk |
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IMPACT Saturday 8 March 2.30pm |
Shannon Louise Dance Academy take to the stage to present IMPACT! Dancers aged 3 to adult will be showcasing their talents from a wide range of dance styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, street dance, acro, musical theatre and more.
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Location: Daneside Theatre Price: £15 under 12’s £12 Tickets available from Congleton Information Centre. |
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Film at The Daneside Sunday 9 March 7pm |
We Live in Time (15) Decade-spanning, deeply moving romance.
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Location: Daneside Theatre, Congleton, CW12 1DP Tickets: £6 (members £5) Available from Congleton Information Centre |
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Lacing Together Sunday 9 March 10.30am – 3.30pm |
Try lacemaking, see the exhibition of local lace and browse the gallery of lace work by local artists. |
Location: Congleton Town Hall Free Entry info@artisanity.co.uk
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Spring Craft Fair Sunday 9 March 10.30am – 3.30pm |
Celebrating our local crafters and artists |
Location: Congleton Town Hall Free Entry For more info visit: artisanity.co.uk |
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Mike’s Monday Miscellany Monday 10 March 2.30pm |
Congleton Curios – Hiding in plain sight. An illustrated presentation of our quirky heritage. |
Location: Congleton Library, Downstairs meeting room. Price: Free – Donations for Congleton Museum are Welcome.
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South Cheshire Floral Society Presents “A Demonstration of Floral Art” Tuesday 11 March 1.30pm |
Mark Entwistle is a renowned national and international floral designer, teacher and demonstrator, winning many awards including Gold at Chelsea Flower Show. |
Location: Astbury Village Hall, CW12 4RQ Tickets: £10 Enquiries telephone 01260 400072 |
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Audley Male Voice Choir Saturday 15 March 7.30pm |
The choir, as well as performing its A cappella numbers, will be accompanied by Anna Chiu. Anna, born and raised in Hong Kong, obtained her Master of Performance at the Royal Northern College of Music.
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Location: Trinity Methodist Church, Wagg Street Tickets: £12 Available from Congleton Information Centre |
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Congleton Unplugged Festival Launch present “Bring on the Swing” followed by Almaz Duo Saturday 15 March Doors 7pm for 7.30pm start |
8 piece pint-sized big band featuring silky vocals, a swinging rhythm section and horns that will blow your socks off! Then a duo, Almaz, think juke joint jazz and jug band blues. A night not to be missed! |
Location: Beartown Brewery, Spindle Street, CW12 1QN Tickets: £10 in advance from Congleton Information Office or £12 on the door |
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St Patricks Day Quiz Night Monday 17 March 7pm – 10pm |
Quiz Night. All proceeds go to Congleton Pride. |
Location: Radley & Co, Lion & Swan Price: £5 per person, pay on the night. |
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u3a Information Desk Monday 17 March |
Location: Congleton Library | |
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Bob Dylan’s Blues Wednesday 19 March 7.30pm |
Presented by John Lindley who focuses on and celebrates Bob Dylan’s sometimes overlooked brilliance as a blues performer.
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Location: Blueys (Town Hall) Tickets: £8 in advance from Congleton Information Office or £10 on the door |
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Swimathon Wednesday 19 & Saturday 22 March Throughout the afternoon and evening |
This is a popular annual event organised and run by the Rotary Club of Congleton when individuals of a team swim lengths of an indoor pool in relay over a 55 minute period. All the funds raised by sponsorship are then split evenly between the selected Rotary charities for the event and the charity/organisation of the team’s choice.
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Location: Congleton Leisure Centre
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Paint and Sip Thursday 20 March 7pm – 9pm |
Come join us for a fun night of painting and sipping while creating your own masterpiece inspired by The Fox and The Hare. |
Location: Bench Bistro, 30 – 34 Lawton Street, CW12 1RS Tickets: £27.80 available by visiting: eventbrite.co.uk
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Spring Concert Sunday 23 March 3pm |
Macclesfield Concert Band with Conductor Julia Harding programme includes music from The Godfather, Queen, Wicked and many more. |
Location: Congleton United Reformed Church, Antrobus Street, CW12 1HE Tickets: £10 under 18s free Available from the church, Congleton Information Centre or online at kems.yapsody.com |
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Beauty and the Beast Sunday 23 March – 1pm & 5.30pm Wednesday 26 – Friday 28 March 7.30pm Saturday 29 March 2.30pm & 7.30pm |
Presented by Centre Stage Youth Theatre Company. This talented company of young people is thrilled to bring this popular musical to the Daneside Theatre. |
Location: Daneside Theatre, CW12 1DP Price: £12.50 – £15 Tickets available from Congleton Information Centre |
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Stars & Stripes in Sound Saturday 29 March 6.30pm |
Congleton Youth Orchestra presents Stars & Stripes in Sound including “Wicked” and “Fanfare for the Common Man” |
Location: Congleton Town Hall Price: £12 adults £5 u18s Available from Congleton Information Centre or Congleton Youth Orchestra |
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Congleton Unplugged – Jazz & Blues Friday 21 March – Sunday 23 March |
A weekend full of acoustic based music – there’s something for everyone! |
Location: Town Centre various venues
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Soup Club Friday 28 March 12.30pm – 2pm |
Members of the soup club join together each month to enjoy a bowl of homemade soup followed by cake/fruit and hot/cold drink. It is a great opportunity to catch up, enjoy delicious food and discover new soup recipes you might like to make at home. |
Location: HerSpace HQ, Biddulph Road, Congleton, CW12 3LY Price: £7.50 To join or for more information please visit: www.herspaces.co.uk |
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Stars & Stripes in Sound Saturday 29 March 6.30pm |
Congleton Youth Orchestra presents Stars & Stripes in Sound including ‘Wicked’ & ‘Fanfare for the Common Man’. |
Location: Congleton Town Hall Price: £12 Adults, £5 Under 18 Tickets available from Congleton Information Centre |
Regular Local Activities…
What? |
When? |
Where? |
| After-school Board Game Club |
Monday 3pm-5pm |
Congleton Library Free, all welcome Contact: 01260 375550 |
| Crafternoon Tea |
3rd Monday of the month 2pm – 3.30pm |
Congleton Library £1 Booking required Contact to book: 01260 375550 |
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Barclays Local Barclays Bank Staff will assist with money management & support |
Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday 10am-12.30pm & 1pm-4.30pm |
The Space at TMC Free Contact: 01260 375550 |
| Stories and Songs |
Tuesdays 10.30am – 11am |
Congleton Library Free, pre-school children and their grown-ups. Great for active toddlers Contact: 01260 375550 |
| Keen Cooks |
2nd Tuesday of the month 2.15pm-3pm |
Congleton Library Free Contact: 01260 375550 |
| Congleton Family History Society of Cheshire |
3rd Tuesday of the month Talks begin at 7.30pm |
Congleton Library All welcome Contact: David 01625 426173 or Sue 01260 271714 |
| Lip Reading |
Wednesday (term time only) 10am-12 noon |
Congleton Library For those with hearing loss – Free Contact: Debra @ lipreading.debra@btinternet.com or text/WhatsApp: 07754 782072 |
| 10’Til Twelve Drop In |
Every Wednesday 10am -12 noon |
All welcome Wellspring Methodist Church Free – Tea, coffee, and a chat – make new friends |
| Pre-School Fun |
Wednesday 10am-12 noon |
Congleton Library Free, Children aged 0-5 and their grown-ups. Contact: 01260 375550 |
| Crafty Natter |
Alternative Wednesdays 2.30pm – 3.30pm |
Congleton Library Free, all welcome, bring your projects. Contact: 01260 375550 |
| Good Vibrations (sing-along) |
Alternative Wednesdays 10.30am-11.30am |
Congleton Library Free, all welcome Contact: 01260 375550 |
| Congleton & District Horticultural Society |
Last Wednesday of the month 7.30pm – 9pm |
Congleton Library All welcome Contact the society on their Facebook page. |
| Rhymetime |
Thursday 10.30am-11am |
Congleton Library Free, Children aged 0-5 and their grown-ups. Contact: 01260 375550 |
| Baby Bounce |
Thursday 2.15pm-2.45pm |
Congleton Library Free, Little ones under 12 months – not yet walking. Contact: 01260 375550 |
| Creative Lego with a challenge. |
2nd Saturday of the month 4pm – 5.30pm (not July and August) |
All welcome Wellspring Methodist Church Free Refreshments served |
| Nourish- Food for Body and Soul |
3rd Friday of the month 12 noon Sandwiches and savouries, followed by a thought for the day and homemade cakes, tea and coffee. |
Cross Street Church, Cross Street, CW12 1HQ £4 each To reserve a place email: andrew@crossstreetchurch.co.uk by the Tuesday prior to Nourish. |
| LEGO Club |
Saturday 10am -12 noon |
Congleton Library Free, all welcome Contact: 01260 375550 |
| Ukrainian Conversation Café |
Every Sunday 1.30pm – 3.30pm |
New Life Church, CW12 4EY Free, all welcome |
We act as ticket agents for…
- The Daneside Theatre
- New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-Under-Lyme
- Buxton Opera House
- Chester Zoo
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