Out and About in November

LOCAL PUBS AND VENUES

Royal Oak, Rushton:

Rushton Exchange Market, 21 November, 9.00am-11.30am.  Locally grown, made and raised produce and artisan products.  Refreshments available.    If you would like to trade/sell, please email rushtonexchange@protonmail.com

Meet the Neighbours, 18 November, 6.30pm onwards.  Meet your neighbours, make new friends, find out about local groups and clubs.

Les’s Quiz Night, 25 November, 7.30pm.  Booking essential.

Christmas Wreath Making Workshops, 30 November and 7 December, 7.30pm.  Book with Martina 07729 045510.  Proceeds to Rushton CE First School.

Knot Inn, Rushton:

Live music from Johnny Lowe, 13 November from 8.00pm.  No need to book.

Monthly Senior Social, 17 November, 11.45am-2.30pm.  Two-course lunch with entertainment and great company.  Call 01260 226000 to book your place.

Christmas lights switch on, 24 November, 6.00pm-8.00pm.

Charlotte Tilbury Makeup Masterclass, including two-course dinner.  1 December, 5.45pm.  www.theknotinnrushton.co.uk to book.

Heaton House Farm, www.heatonhousefarm.co.uk:

Christmas wreath making workshop, 24 November, 5.30pm-7.30pm or 7.45pm-9.45pm.  In aid of St Lawrence’s Church.

Friends of Rushton CE First School Christmas market night, 25 November, 5.00pm-8.00pm.  Tickets can be prebooked on line or purchased on the door.

Meerbrook Village Hall: Christmas Fayre, 21 November, grand opening 2.00pm.  Proceeds to St Matthew’s Church, Meerbrook.

Harrington Arms, Bosley: CPR training, 12 November. Contact Julie at bosley-pc@outlook.com.

Swythamley and Heaton Community Centre: Willow weaving, 7 November.  Two half-day workshops: willow wreath, 9.30am-12.30pm and Christmas tree and star, 1.30pm-4.30pm.  Contact Liz Austin to book your place 07527 666679 or lizaustinbhc@btinternet.com 

Wildboarclough School Rooms: Whist Drive, 18 November, 7.00pm

St Mary’s Church, Bosley: Silk Brass Christmas Concert, 27 November, 8.00pm.  Contact Jane 07894 098108 or Jenny 07927 024328 for tickets.

ENTERTAINMENT

Foxlowe Arts Centre, Market Place, Leek, ST13 6AD, www.foxloweartscentre.org.uk: Many events including: Oliver Wakeman and his Band, 6 November; Tom Stade Rules, 27 November.

Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, SK9 1BU: Wilmslow Symphony Orchestra perform Christmas music, 28 November, 7.30pm. www.wilmsloworchestra.co.uk

Buxton Opera House, www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk: Many events including: Dylan Moran, 6 November; Flo and Joan, 11 November; Step into Christmas, 17 November.

Ipstones Methodist Chapel.      Earth Peace Day Gathering, 14 November.  Includes Reg Meuross and friends, Leek Peace Choir singing workshop and a showing of the film People’s Emergency Briefing.  Email peacethroughfolk@gmail.com or call/text 07494 738939 or via www.wegotickets.com/event/690497

St Mary’s Church, Astbury, CW12 4RQ:

Mow Cop Players present a murder mystery evening, 21 November, 7.30pm-9.30pm.  Tickets online at bit.ly/4wiaKwj

A Celebration of Simon and Garfunkel, 27 November, 7.30pm-9.30pm.  Tickets online at bit.ly/4vhY0pu.

The Club, 142 Park Lane, Poynton, SK12 1RG: Greenbelt Boogie, 12 November, 6.00pm-11.30pm.  A community fundraiser in aid of protecting green spaces, featuring a variety of live music including folk, choral, jazz and rock.  Tickets from https://linktr.ee/greenbeltboogie.

St Michael’s Church, Market Place, Macclesfield, SK10 1DY: Handel’s Messiah performed by Macclesfield Singers and Symphony Orchestra.  14 November, 7.00pm.  Tickets from Margin Music or Congleton Tourist Information Centre or www.kems.yapsody.com

Clonter Opera, Swettenham Heath, CW12 2LR: www.clonter.org: Opera Gala, 7 November, 7.00pm.  70 minute interval: pre-order supper or bring your own picnic.

Cinemac, The Heritage Centre, Roe Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6UT: Peter Hook DJ set, plus support acts, 28 November, 7.00pm.  In aid of Cardiac Arrest in the Young.  www.eventbrite.co.uk.

FIREWORKS

Macclesfield Rugby Club, Priory Lane, SK10 4AE: 6 November, 5.30pm-10.30pm. www.eventbrite.co.uk

Macclesfield Cricket Club, Victoria Road, SK10 3JA: 7 November, 6.00pm-9.00pm.  Children’s display at 7.15pm and main event at 8.15pm.  www.tickettailor.com

Harrington Arms, Bosley: 7 November, gates open 7.00pm, fireworks 8.00pm.  Ticket only event – please collect from the pub Wednesday-Sunday.

Heaton House Farm: Free display, 7 November, 7.35pm.

Henbury Millennium Green, SK11 9NN: 7 November, gates open 5.00, bonfire lit 5.30pm, fireworks 6.30pm.  Pay on the gate.

Tytherington Club, Macclesfield, SK10 2JP: 5 November, gates open 5.30pm, bonfire lit 6.30pm, fireworks 7.30pm.  www.theclubcompany.com

Leek Hockey Club, Macclesfield Road, ST13 8LD: 6 November, gates open 6.15pm, bonfire lit 7.00pm, fireworks 7.30pm. www.leekhockey.co.uk

Buxton Cricket Club, Park Road, ST17 6SN: 1 November, gates open 3.00pm, children’s display 5.45pm, aerial drone show 6.30pm, main display 7.30pm.  Tickets from www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk.

Congleton Park, CW12 1JG: 7 November, gates open 5.00pm, torchlit procession 5.50pm to light the fire at 6.00pm, children’s display 6.30pm, main display 7.30pm.  Tickets from Congleton Information Centre or at www.congletonrotary.co.uk

CHRISTMAS

Haregate Community Centre, 46 Queens Drive, Leek, ST13 6DJ: Christmas craft fair, 28 November, 11.00am-4.00pm. email haregatecraftfairs@yahoo.com to book a stall.

St Mary’s Church, Astbury, CW12 4RQ: Christmas craft fair, 14 November, 11.00am-4.00pm.

Congleton Town Centre: Christmas lights switch-on, 27 November, 4.00pm-8.00pm.  Lights switch-on at 6.00pm.  Live music, Santa’s grotto, lantern parade, fairground rides and more.

Tatton Park: Christmas Mansion – Around the World in 80 Days, 21 November-31 December (selected dates).  www.tattonpark.org.uk

Macclesfield Town Centre: Step into Christmas, 28 November, 11.00am onwards.  More details nearer to the time at www.macclesfield-tc.gov.uk

Pavilion Gardens, Buxton: lights switch-on: 15 November, 10.00am-7.00pm.  A magical day including real reindeer, Santa, live music and much more. Lights on at 6.30pm.  www.paviliongardens.co.uk

Leek Town Centre, Christmas lights switch-on 20 November, 6.30pm.  Santa’s grotto, twilight market,  fairground rides and more.  www.visitstaffordshire.com

MISCELLANEOUS

St Michael’s Church, Market Place, Macclesfield, SK10 1DY: Charities Bazaar, 14 November, 9.30am-1.00pm.

Oakamoor Village Hall, ST10 3AA: Arts and Crafts event, 14 November, 11.00am-3.00pm.  Stalls include woodwork, jams and preserves, paintings, children’s crafts, and handmade wreaths.               

Sutton Village Florist (upstairs at Village Café), 1 Tunnicliffe Road, SK11 0EB: Arm knitting workshop – Christmas pudding, 22 November, 10.30am-12.30pm. www.chunkyarmknit.com

Congleton Museum, Market Square, CW12 1ET: Exhibition to mark the 80th anniversary of pottery firm Bossons.  Now until 28 November.  Includes a talk on 7 November, 11.00am – Researching the Story of Bossons; and Talk and Try Painting, 14 November, 11.00am.  www.congletonmuseum.co.uk