Linking local business & community in Congleton

By Congleton Town Council Congleton Makers Market The Makers Market will bring a festive buzz to the town packed full of local gifts and Christmas goodies. Don’t miss the chance to shop on Saturday 28 November and Saturday 19 December (hop on board the free bus on Saturday 19th)! Christmas Comes to Lawton Street This year, Congleton’s Christmas celebrations are moving to Lawton Street and High Street, bringing a fresh festive feel to the town centre on Friday 27 November. Fro

In 2020, concerns were raised about proposed housing developments on either side of Giantswood Lane and the potential impact of increased traffic. In response, a small group of local residents formed the Friends of Giantswood Lane (FoGWL), with the aim of preventing direct vehicle access onto this valued rural route. Giantswood Lane is one of the few remaining unspoilt recreational areas north of Congleton. It is widely used by walkers, cyclists, horse riders, families and do

By Katy O’Regan May is, without question, my favourite time of year. There’s a quiet shift that happens, the sky softens into clearer blues, the days stretch a little longer, and the warmth feels gentle rather than overwhelming. It’s the kind of warmth that lifts your mood without asking too much in return. After the stillness of winter, everything begins to feel alive again. For me, it really begins in April, when blossom first appears on the trees. That moment always makes

Charity Concert in aid of East Cheshire Hospice A local ‘pop up’ men’s choir has been recently formed to sing at a charity concert in aid of East Cheshire Hospice in April. Two months of rehearsals will culminate on April 18th when the ‘All Men Can Sing’ choir will perform at Macclesfield United Reformed Church. Their guests are the established Macclesfield Male Voice Choir, and they will also join forces for some of the pieces, to make a great sound. The ‘All Men Can Sing’ c

Debut novel that will make you laugh, cry, and feel everything in between Some novels grip you with plot twists; others win you over with heart. Fractured Healer, the fiction debut from Congleton physiotherapist and author Dr. Chris Norris, somehow manages both—while also slipping in moments of warmth and humour that catch you pleasantly off guard. Released in July 2025, this contemporary drama blends medical insight, emotional depth, and a surprising amount of lightness, mak