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(A-Z) BLANCMANGE • CHESNEY HAWKES • CUTTING CREWDOCTOR AND THE MEDICS •GO WEST • HUE & CRYINCOGNITO • JOHNNY HATES JAZZ •LET LOOSEREPUBLICA • ROACHFORD • SHAKATAKSINITTA • THE BOO RADLEYS • THE FIZZTONY CHRISTIE • TOPLOADERHOSTED BY JENNY POWELL AND MIKE TOOLANMIDGE URE • THOMPSON TWINS’ TOM BAILEY 4, 5 & 6 JULY 2025 • ASHLEY HALL, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIREThe Brit Fest 2025 – A Local Festival Experience for Families & Music LoversPlanning a festival weekend can sometimes feel overwhelming, but The Brit Fest 2025 is here to change that. Set in the stunning Ashley Hall Showground in Altrincham, this three-day event has been designed with ease and enjoyment in mind—easy to book, easy to get there, and easy to have an unforgettable time.A Festival That Feels Like HomeThe Brit Fest was founded by local Olivier-nominated brothers Edward and Anthony Prophet, whose impressive careers span both local and international event successes. Having grown up in the area, they wanted to bring a festival to their hometown that would combine world-class entertainment with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Drawing on their extensive experience in the industry, they have created an event that delivers a seamless and memorable experience for all festival-goers.Unlike many large-scale festivals that require long travel and complicated logistics, The Brit Fest has been designed for convenience. Whether attending for one day or staying for the whole weekend, visitors will nd the event well-organised, easy to navigate, and packed with entertainment. Easy to Get ThereLocated in Ashley Hall Showground, just outside Altrincham, The Brit Fest is easy to access whether you’re coming by car, train, or using the free festival shuttle bus from Altrincham and Knutsford town centres There is ample parking on-site, plus convenient drop-o points for taxis and ride-shares. Unlike festivals held in remote locations, this event is built for ease of access, meaning less time spent travelling and more time enjoying the weekend.A Friendly FestivalWhile the festival boasts an incredible music line-up, including Razorlight, UB40 feat. Ali Campbell, 10cc, Midge Ure, and Go West, it is not just about the music. There is a wide range of activities designed to keep everyone entertained.The festival site will feature funfair rides, arts and crafts, Yoga and Mindfulness to eco-therapy, and saunas for a moment of calm. A silent disco will provide fun for all ages, while the festival’s diverse food and drink oerings will cater to every taste.Book with EaseTickets are simple to book online, with options for day passes, weekend passes, VIP experiences, and camping & glamping packages. The booking process is straightforward, ensuring visitors can quickly secure their spot without any hassle.With a warm, welcoming atmosphere, an epic music line-up, and plenty to keep the whole family entertained, The Brit Fest 2025 is shaping up to be the must-visit festival of the summer.Location: Ashley Hall Showground, Altrincham • Tickets & Info: www.thebritfest.co.ukMake this summer one to remember - easy to book, easy to get there, and easy to have an unforgettable time

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4Sandbach Heritage 8Sandbach Transport Festival Guide & Map 11-14Days Out & Meals Out Essential Easter Guide 2025 21-28From the bar, with Rich 32Higher Poynton & The Middlewood Way Walk 36Cledford Lagoons Community Funding Group 40-41Man About Town 44Quick Reference 42Welcome & ContentsContact Go Local SandbachKaty O’Regankaty@archpublications.comDavid Crawforddavid@archpublications.comFor all enquires & bookingsCall or Whatsapp 01477 518 252Visit archpublications.comArch Publications Charity Partner 2025, visit www.www.dscheshire.org.ukRemember to tell our amazing local businesses, you found them in Go Local.Business InsightsScan to Listen & Subscribearchpublications.com/podcastYOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT FLOORING RETAILER YOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT FLOORING RETAILER FREE UNDERLAY WITH ALL ROLL ENDSLAMINATELAMINATE FLOORING FLOORING FROMFROM££1212.99.99SQ,MTSQ,MTEXCLUSIVEEXCLUSIVESERVICESERVICEROB TAYLORROB TAYLORFLOOR FITTERFLOOR FITTERMASTER INSTALLERMASTER INSTALLERSKIRTING BOARDSSKIRTING BOARDSSTAIRS/MATWELLSSTAIRS/MATWELLSLARGEST STOCKIESTLARGEST STOCKIESTLOCALLYLOCALLY16 DELAMERE STREET, WINSFORD CW7 2LSTEL: 01606 668311www.unlimitedcarpetsandooring.co.uk(T’S & C’S APPLY)HUGE STOCK LEVELSHUGE STOCK LEVELSOF QUICKSTEP OF QUICKSTEP IMPRESSIVE IMPRESSIVE FROM £28.99MTRFROM £28.99MTRPlus expert fitting Plus expert fitting guaranteed with all guaranteed with all carpets, vinyls & carpets, vinyls & laminates laminates IN STOCK...IN STOCK...LARGE RANGE OFLARGE RANGE OFCARPETS, CARPETS, LAMINATES &LAMINATES &VINYL VINYL PLUSPLUSUNDERLAYS,UNDERLAYS,GRIPPERS,GRIPPERS,DOORPLATES &DOORPLATES &BEADING BEADING As you get older, topics of conversation change—and this has certainly been the case for me over the last few weeks. I’ve noticed that whenever someone remarks, “Ooo, isn’t Easter late this year?” I can almost hear a little cash register ringing in my head. If I had a pound for every time I heard that, I’d have enough money to buy a very large chocolate egg when the time comes.The timing of Easter has never been something I really gave much thought to, until curiosity got the better of me one day. A quick Google search later, I learned that Easter is celebrated on the rst Sunday after the rst full moon following the spring equinox. But here’s the twist—the full moon in question is not the one modern astronomers calculate; it’s an ecclesiastical full moon (that is, “of the Church”), which follows its own set of rules. Moreover, for calculating Easter, the spring equinox is always xed on 21 March, regardless of the astronomical event.Take 2025 as an example: the rst Sunday after the rst full moon following 21 March is Sunday 20 April. These rules also mean that the earliest possible date for Easter Sunday is 22 March—the last time this happened was in 1818 (credit BBC Bitesize).So there you have it—a brief dive into the quirky world of Easter’s ever-shifting calendar. And while you probably already knew this, I suspect I’ll forget it all by the time the next “late” Easter rolls around. At least then I’ll be rich enough from all those imaginary pounds to buy an extra-large chocolate egg… or maybe just enough to sweeten my memory of the facts!Katy x

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8Great Britain has a great tradition of a Town Crier and Sandbach is no exception to this. Originally used to make proclamations sent out by Parliament or Ruler of the Country he would also announce local news and events. A town crier or bellman was an ocer of the Royal Court or a public Authority like a council and would make pronouncements as required dating back to the 1800’s and in another form back to before the Roman Empire as a way of communicating with the people of an area before newspapers when the weekly business was announced on a market day. Early criers in the 1600’s and 1700’s would be responsible for escorting the destitute to the workhouse, put criminals in the stocks, administer oggings and during public hangings would read out why the person was being hung and helped the hangman to cut down the person after their death, By the 1800’s they were dressed in a red and gold coat white breeches, black boots and a tricorne hat to make them stand out. The red coat was because that was the best dye colour to make them stand out but pictures from 1867 show them in blue as well. A handbell is used to attract a crowd and the words “Oyez, Oyez, Oyez” (Translated from the Anglo-Norman word for listen) and shouted before the announcement and ending the speech with God Save the King (or Queen). In October 2010 there were 144 towns in England and Wales that had Town Criers. Sandbach has one today with the rst recorded crier being in 1857 when George Lea held the post and was based on Scotch Common. Sandbach’s Heritageby Stewart GreenGeorge seemed to have been the last crier for a while as the next one was back in April 1978 when a competition to nd a new one was organised by Councillor’s Bob Holmes (Sandbach Town Council) and Mrs Eileen Henshall (Congleton Borough Council). The competition was won by 45 year old Don Burgess a wages boss at Foden’s Motor Works Ltd and Chairman of the Belmont Choir as well as being a Chairman of the Sandbach Round Table. It was suggested that the town also had a female crier and Marcia Brooks was the only entry in the female class and so was awarded a bottle of Sherry. In 1978 the rst ocial Civic Duty was a walkabout by the Mayor Cllr Lawrence Yarwood and his wife Madge around Sandbach starting o in a horse drawn landau with George Boulton of Hassell at the reins. Unfortunately Don Burgess the ocial Town Crier was unavailable to do his rst cry and his place was taken by his deputy Mr Bill Brookes who had come second in the competition and took on the role. After that Don continued to take on his responsibility until August 1981 when at a Meeting of the Holmes Chapel Rotary Club, Sandbach Town Crier Don Burgess collapsed and died.In 1983 the Sandbach Town Council opened a competition to nd the next Town Crier but it only attracted one person for the role, a 50 year old carpenter and joiner called Mr Dennis Robinson who was duly appointed at the Square on Saturday the 24 September 1983.Dennis’s rst uniform was made by Mrs Doreen Lockett of the Allsew Shop in Green Street. The rst ocial engagement was the Christmas Lights Switch on, on Friday the 9th December 1993. Since then Dennis represented the town at various competitions, winning a few, and at various other events in 42 years as the Crier. At the Sandbach Transport Festival on the 21- 22 April 2024 Dennis completed his last ocial job before he handed over the bell for the last time. Sandbach Town Council set up a competition to replace Dennis at the Day of Dance on the 1 June 2024. Like the previous competition only one ocial entry was posted and so David Hypson who has been in the town since 2020 was appointed the ocial Town Crier. David Hypson took up the bell for the rst time on the 6th June 2024 when the town Celebrated D Days 80th anniversary making the opening announcement by the War Memorial to launch the day’s events. His rst announcement was made in suit but a on the 30 November 2024 at the Christmas Lights Switch on Event David paraded his new uniform. The blue tunic in a traditional style is very dierent from that warn by his predecessor although the Tricorn hat is that worn by Dennis with a few alterations. The tunic has various badges relating to the town Council and the hope is to add to these as time goes on. The whole uniform was made by Ron and Jean Sproson from Ettiley Heath and follows another Sandbach tradition that of local people making the uniform for the Town Crier of Sandbach.

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9SELLING A PROPERTY PURCHASING A PROPERTYRE-MORTGAGESRESIDENTIAL LEASESSHARED OWNERSHIPFIRST TIME BUYERSEQUITY TRANSFERNEW BUILDSWE’RE HERE TOHELP YOU MOVEQuote“GOLOCAL10” for a 10% Discount50-52 Wheelock StreetMiddlewich CW10 9ABwww.jpgoldman.co.uk t: 0161 850 5600WHY CHOOSE US?Dedicated lawyerReal time updates and communication using our client AppReduced ﬁle loads means more time spent on youEfﬁcient, modern, safe and effective processesClose working relationships with all parties All our advice will be comprehensive yet coherentSPECIALISTS IN RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LAWOur clients rate us as excellent4.88/5SELLING A PROPERTY PURCHASING A PROPERTYRE-MORTGAGESRESIDENTIAL LEASESSHARED OWNERSHIPFIRST TIME BUYERSEQUITY TRANSFERNEW BUILDSWE’RE HERE TOHELP YOU MOVEQuote“GOLOCAL10” for a 10% Discount50-52 Wheelock StreetMiddlewich CW10 9ABwww.jpgoldman.co.uk t: 0161 850 5600WHY CHOOSE US?Dedicated lawyerReal time updates and communication using our client AppReduced ﬁle loads means more time spent on youEfﬁcient, modern, safe and effective processesClose working relationships with all parties All our advice will be comprehensive yet coherentSPECIALISTS IN RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LAWOur clients rate us as excellent4.88/5Great Britain has a great tradition of a Town Crier and Sandbach is no exception to this. Originally used to make proclamations sent out by Parliament or Ruler of the Country he would also announce local news and events. A town crier or bellman was an ocer of the Royal Court or a public Authority like a council and would make pronouncements as required dating back to the 1800’s and in another form back to before the Roman Empire as a way of communicating with the people of an area before newspapers when the weekly business was announced on a market day. Early criers in the 1600’s and 1700’s would be responsible for escorting the destitute to the workhouse, put criminals in the stocks, administer oggings and during public hangings would read out why the person was being hung and helped the hangman to cut down the person after their death, By the 1800’s they were dressed in a red and gold coat white breeches, black boots and a tricorne hat to make them stand out. The red coat was because that was the best dye colour to make them stand out but pictures from 1867 show them in blue as well. A handbell is used to attract a crowd and the words “Oyez, Oyez, Oyez” (Translated from the Anglo-Norman word for listen) and shouted before the announcement and ending the speech with God Save the King (or Queen). In October 2010 there were 144 towns in England and Wales that had Town Criers. Sandbach has one today with the rst recorded crier being in 1857 when George Lea held the post and was based on Scotch Common. Sandbach’s Heritageby Stewart GreenGeorge seemed to have been the last crier for a while as the next one was back in April 1978 when a competition to nd a new one was organised by Councillor’s Bob Holmes (Sandbach Town Council) and Mrs Eileen Henshall (Congleton Borough Council). The competition was won by 45 year old Don Burgess a wages boss at Foden’s Motor Works Ltd and Chairman of the Belmont Choir as well as being a Chairman of the Sandbach Round Table. It was suggested that the town also had a female crier and Marcia Brooks was the only entry in the female class and so was awarded a bottle of Sherry. In 1978 the rst ocial Civic Duty was a walkabout by the Mayor Cllr Lawrence Yarwood and his wife Madge around Sandbach starting o in a horse drawn landau with George Boulton of Hassell at the reins. Unfortunately Don Burgess the ocial Town Crier was unavailable to do his rst cry and his place was taken by his deputy Mr Bill Brookes who had come second in the competition and took on the role. After that Don continued to take on his responsibility until August 1981 when at a Meeting of the Holmes Chapel Rotary Club, Sandbach Town Crier Don Burgess collapsed and died.In 1983 the Sandbach Town Council opened a competition to nd the next Town Crier but it only attracted one person for the role, a 50 year old carpenter and joiner called Mr Dennis Robinson who was duly appointed at the Square on Saturday the 24 September 1983.Dennis’s rst uniform was made by Mrs Doreen Lockett of the Allsew Shop in Green Street. The rst ocial engagement was the Christmas Lights Switch on, on Friday the 9th December 1993. Since then Dennis represented the town at various competitions, winning a few, and at various other events in 42 years as the Crier. At the Sandbach Transport Festival on the 21- 22 April 2024 Dennis completed his last ocial job before he handed over the bell for the last time. Sandbach Town Council set up a competition to replace Dennis at the Day of Dance on the 1 June 2024. Like the previous competition only one ocial entry was posted and so David Hypson who has been in the town since 2020 was appointed the ocial Town Crier. David Hypson took up the bell for the rst time on the 6th June 2024 when the town Celebrated D Days 80th anniversary making the opening announcement by the War Memorial to launch the day’s events. His rst announcement was made in suit but a on the 30 November 2024 at the Christmas Lights Switch on Event David paraded his new uniform. The blue tunic in a traditional style is very dierent from that warn by his predecessor although the Tricorn hat is that worn by Dennis with a few alterations. The tunic has various badges relating to the town Council and the hope is to add to these as time goes on. The whole uniform was made by Ron and Jean Sproson from Ettiley Heath and follows another Sandbach tradition that of local people making the uniform for the Town Crier of Sandbach.

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14SANDBACHTRANSPORTFESTIVAL.COMKeep up to date with all announcements26TH & 27th APRIL 2025WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE!ALL WEEKENDMilitary Transport and Vehicle Display and the return of the Spitﬁre Aircraft, Small Car Park Outside Market Hall. Oshkosh Striker 6×6 Engine on display until 4pmFood Stalls and Trade Stands Around Whole Area. Kids Fairground in Sandbach Park.SATURDAY1.00 pm Stepping Lane2.20 pm Glory Days3.50 pm Divas - 30 mins due5.50 pm Oasis Tribute Band7.10 pm Abba Tribute Due8.30 pm Whitney Tribute SoloLive Music on the CobblesCobbles Stage - Saturday 12 to 9.30pm & Sunday 12 to 4pmSUNDAYCobbles Area 12.00pm to 4.00pm Foden Band and Support Brass BandSATURDAY 26THOn The Edge Motorcycle Stunt Team Show11.30am - 1.00pm - 2.15pm (Saturday only). Large Common Car Park.Fusion Extreme BMX Show12.15pm - 1.45pm 2.15pm - 3.00pm (Saturday only). Large Common Car Park.SUNDAY 27thTHE PARADE FROM 3.30PMMain Vehicle DisplayLarge Common Car Park - Vehicle Parade 4.00pmVintage Bus Rides11.00am from outside the Well Pharmacy by the Commons. It will run along High Town, down Old Mill Road A533 then up the High Street back to the Commons. The bus will make about 3 journeys an hour from 11.00am to 1.00pm and then from 1.30pm to 4.00pm. (Sunday only).

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22BRAINSTORMING BRILLIANCE AT BRAINSTORMING BRILLIANCE AT EUREKA SCIENCE & DISCOVERYEUREKA SCIENCE & DISCOVERY 5th - 21st April With Liverpool rolling out the grey matter carpet for the British Neuroscience Association’s International Festival of Neuroscience this April, Eureka! are teaming up with the local Liverpool Neuroscience Group to hatch an egg-citing series of brainy funThe Senses Science Show! Every day. Explore the senses, discover which body parts are in charge of each one, and see how our brains help us make sense of the world in this 30 minute science show!Mind Craft!Every day. Make your own neurons, brain hats, or simply enjoy some mindful colouring in craft space.As Creatives presents: A World of Brains! • 3rd - 13th AprilEight billion unique brains on Earth – let’s celebrate neurodivergence! A World of Brains uses interactive drama to explore why our diﬀ erences make us stronger.As Creatives presents: The Great Brain Machine! • 14th - 21st AprilThe brain is tiny but mighty, controlling everything we do at lightning speed! The Great Brain Machine unravels its mysteries with fun, drama-based activities for all ages.Find out more: daysoutandmealsout.com/eurekaateaster • Find us: Seacombe Ferry Terminal, Victoria Place, Wirral CH44 6QY EASTER AT JODRELL BANKEASTER AT JODRELL BANK6TH - 21ST APRIL 6TH - 21ST APRIL This Easter holiday, put a spring in your step with a mind-bending science show, outdoor space crafts and trail sheet, Ted’s Space Adventure, and more!Curious Kids Science Show : Magic Vs Science Back by popular demand, the mind-bending science show will leave you questioning your very own eyes! Included within your ticket – please note, seats are allocated on a  rst come  rst served basis as there is limited capacity in the auditorium. Recommended for ages 6+.Ted’s Space Adventure 9th & 16th April, 11am. £5 add-onExplore the Solar System at our special planetarium screenings of Ted’s Space Adventure. With interactivity, music and rhyme, this show is a must for preschool children. Space Crafts Get creative in nature with outdoor space crafts, perfect for inspiring wonder about our Solar System!Alien Egg HuntThe aliens have landed in Cheshire! Join the hunt for alien eggs with the extra-terrestrial Easter trail sheet. Find out more & book: daysoutandmealsout.com/jodrellbankeasterAnnual tickets from £10 Plus, book online and return for FREE for 12 months!

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Castaways Easter Wonderland & Dino EGG-Stravaganza • 12th - 21st AprilOpen from 9:15 am until 5 pm EVERYDAY. Stay and Play for as long as you like FROM the time of booking! Get an Easter passport to tick oﬀ each activity, a magic key to ‘down the rabbit hole’, an Easter bookmark, and their own Jurassic Park ID.Paint an Easter bunny to take home, do an Easter egg hunt, plant a carrot seed to take home, watch a Magical Animal Show with ‘Creature Feature Experience’, meet our life-size Dinos, meet Peter Rabbit and Lily Bob Tail, bounce on the Easter Dome, and  nish oﬀ the day by having a tea party with the Mad Hatter, Alice, and friends.Alice in Wonderland at Z-Arts • Starting from 8th April An enchanting play experience which invites children and families to explore Wonderland, using imagination to create their own fantastical adventure. Follow the White Rabbit into scenes from the beloved book – splash into the pool of tears, make friends with the Cheshire Cat, have tea as the Mad Hatter, play croquet with  amingos, get lost in a card maze, and wake up back on the riverbank, just in time for tea. Easter Extravaganza at Lyceum Theatre, Crewe • Sat 12 AprPacked with exciting games, creative arts and crafts, drama activities and an Easter egg hunt for ages 4+.Good Fridaze Easter Family Social at Freight Island, Manchester • Fri 18 AprFamily fun on the dance  oor, arts & crafts, Easter Egg hunt, Hula Hula fun, Bricklands Lego and more. Tables full of arts and crafts, our mystery Easter egg hunt and Cequin Circus Bunny will all be there – and don’t forget your Easter bonnet as we will be having a parade with prizes for the best ones!EASTER FUN EASTER FUN INSIDE INSIDE MUSEUMS, SCIENCE MUSEUMS, SCIENCE AND EASTER AND EASTER Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You at Manchester Museum of Science & Industry -14th Feb 2025 - 4th Jan 2026Get ready for a brand-new adventure of super-sized science and brilliant biology with Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You.Journey through an ear canal covered in gooey wax, squeeze past sticky snot and plunge head rst into the incredible world of our senses.Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse7th, 8th, 10th,11th,14th & 15th April - Free Drop in Crafts 9th April - Northwich Explorers 1hr Create your own clay minibeast £516th April - Northwich Explorers 1hr Make a Easter themed moving toy £5 Catalyst Science Discovery - 5th - 21st April Visit Catalyst this Easter for a chance to take part in their hands-on workshop “Help Him Hop Higher!” – investigations with the Easter Bunny. Find out how animals hop and which hop the highest. 11.30am and 2.00pm Chocolate Show - Come and  nd out about the history and science of our favourite Easter treat.

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24The Crocky Trail • 5th - 21st April The Easter Egg Hunt is back at Crocky Trail!Visit on April 18th, 19th & 20th for an egg-citing adventure  lled with fun, surprises, and plenty of chocolatey treats! The Crocky Trail has a mile long adventure trail around a massive  eld. It is  lled with multiple things to stop and play on including swings, slides, balance beams, mazes, basket ball plus loads more. Use this link to get 10% oﬀ :daysoutandmealsout.com/crockytrailticketsShaun the Sheep’s Find The Flock trail at Trentham Estate • 5th April - 18th May!Explore the gardens to discover 12 supersized Shaun the Sheep sculptures, each standing an impressive 160cm tall, bursting with bold colours and funky designs - all created by talented local and regional artists! Brought to you in collaboration with Wild in Art and Aardman! Book your visit now & save 10% oﬀ admission prices! Magical Easter Egg Hunt at Kenyon Hall Farm • 29th March - 21st AprilGrab a basket and follow the clues to  nd the eggs hidden around the farm! Spaces are limited and are selling fast. Easter holiday fun at RHS Garden Bridgewater • 7th - 27th AprilThis year, children have a special quest to solve* as they look for brightly coloured eggs hidden in the garden. You can also enjoy storytelling, planting and craft workshops and the magical Guess How Much I Love You™ garden adventure trail.Easter craft workshops:Wed 9th April: Create a spring chicken  nger puppet Fri 11th April: Decorate a mini Easter eggTues 15 April: Craft your own Easter bunnyGrow your own rabbit foodThurs 10th April: Plant sun ower seedsWed 16th April: Plant lettuce seedsSun 26th April: Plant sun ower seedsMagical story jars storytellingSun 13th & Mon 14th AprilGet imaginative and make up your own adventure taking inspiration from ‘magical story jars’  lled with props, ideas and treasures. Hop Around the Shops Congleton • 7th - 19th AprilThis exciting activity invites families to explore local shops, hunt for clues, and enjoy an Easter treat at the end! Trails will be available online or from the Congleton Information Centre prior to the event.Really Wild Egg Trail at Chester Zoo • 4th - 27th AprilAs you explore the zoo this Easter, you may spot more than the animals under our care. Hop around and discover huge eggs hiding in the zoo.Each of the giant eggs have been beautifully painted with the patterns of amazing East African animals. This fun, seasonal event is free with your membership or valid admission ticket.Easter Eggs-perience at The Ice Cream Farm, Tattenhall • Sat 5-Sun 20 AprEmbark on a scavenger hunt to uncover clues leading to Easter bunny to claim a chocolate treat.Storytime with Easter Bunny at The Ice Cream Farm, Tattenhall • Thu 3 AprThe Easter Bunny and his buddy will hosting egg-stra special morningEaster Bunny Trail at Blakemere Village • Sat 5-Mon 21 AprTrail maps can be purchased from the Visitor Information Centre for £5 between 10am and 4pm.EASTER HUNTS & EASTER HUNTS & TRAILS TRAILS

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25Easter Hunt at Tegg’s Nose Country Park, Macclesﬁ eld • Sat 5 Apr-Sun 27 AprRanger Martin’s Easter Eggs have been stolen! Can you help him  nd the wildlife that has taken them. Purchase a map from The Nose Coﬀ ee inside the Tegg’s Nose Visitor Centre, for 50p, and get searching around the top of the park.Easter Hunt at Brereton Heath Nature Reserve, Congleton • Sat 5 Apr-Sun 27 AprRanger Martin’s Easter Eggs have been stolen! Can you help him  nd the wildlife that has taken them. Pick up a map from near the visitor centre and get searching around the park.Partridge Lakes Easter Trail • 17th-21st April 10am - 2pmEmbark on an Easter adventure like no other—meet beloved characters, explore the magic of spring, and make unforgettable memories!Early bird tickets will be available at a discounted price for the  rst two weeksBunny Hunt Story Walk at Norton Priory • Good Friday 18th & Easter Monday 21st April The Easter Bunny has been spotted hopping through Norton Priory Woodland. Where have they gone? Join the family friendly story walk in our beautiful springtime woodland and help the grumpy gardener hunt for the Easter BunnyPrice: £2 for children, included with general admission for adultsEaster Sunday Family Fun Bunny Trail at Cholmondeley Castle Gardens • Sun 20th April Find the hidden bunnies and solve the riddles to win an Easter prize. Visit the farm animals where you can pet, feed, learn about and see meerkats, hedgehogs, snakes, owls, tarantulas, iguanas and more.Meet the Easter Bunny who will be wandering the Gardens all day with lots of extra Easter treats.Beat the Easter Bunny...put on the bunny ears and hop, skip, jump and race with your egg and spoon to see if you can beat the Bunny!All this plus lots of food stands, face painting, beautiful spring Gardens to explore and more. Easter Grotto at British Iron Works • 15th, 17th, 18th & 19th AprilHunt for hidden clues around the Sculpture Park, leading all the way to the fabulous Bunnies Warren. Prepare to meet the Easter Bunny himself, who is waiting to gift you an Easter egg, a memorable picture, plus a very special prize! Easter adventure quest at Beeston Castle • 5th - 27th April 2025.Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 per child to take part. Normal entry costs apply. Knutsford Bunny Hop • Sat 19 Apr 10 - 2pm Find the hidden bunnies in town centre and enter competition also fun games in activities.You note down the letter on your entry forms and completed entry forms can then be posted into dedicated post boxes to enter a prize drawEaster in Macclesﬁ eld • Sat 19 AprFree events all over town including crafting and entertainment, plus an Easter trail, 11am-3.00pm.Easter at The Dunham Barn, Altrincham • Sat 19-Sun 20 AprDelicious food and fun activities for all the family. Lucky dip prize on completion of the trail. No booking required. Easter in the Park at Queens Park, Crewe • Mon 21 AprJoin in an Easter egg hunt and fun activities from 1pm.

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26Easter Treats Day Congleton • 8th Aprila fun- lled event featuring Easter crafts, farm animals, seed planting, face painting, and more. If you’re lucky, you might even spot Billy, the giant rabbit! Totally Awesome at The Magical Woodland • 5th - 21st April Magical, dinosaur, pirate, and unicorn- lled trails!Stick Man Trail at Delamere Forest • 5th February 2025 to January 2026Head to Delamere Forest to have fun doing the Stick Man activity trail where families can follow the beloved character on his journey back to the family tree.Stick Man trail activity pack £4 from visitor centreThe Stick Man Trail is a 1.5 mile and is pushchair friendly Andean Adventure Trail around Chester • 1st Feb - 31st JulyChester’s marmalade-loving bear is moving from Foregate Street and heading on an adventure around Chester City Centre, visiting a diﬀ erent location every month whilst meeting new friends along the way. Join in and become an Andean Adventurer for the chance to win a £100 Chester Gift Card! Collect a diﬀ erent sticker from each location to complete your passport.Escape Islands at Alderford LakeThe Frozen VoyageStranded in the icy wonderland of Antarctica, your ship has struck a giant iceberg and is now frozen in place! The snow swirls around you, and the frosty winds are picking up—it’s up to you and your team to save the day. Explore the snowy landscape,  nd hidden tools, and solve fun puzzles to  x the ship and sail to safety.Can you outsmart the ice and complete your mission before the storm gets too strong? Grab your warmest gear, bring your best teamwork, and get ready for a chilly adventure full of excitement and surprises. Time is ticking—escape the frosty frontier and become heroes of the frozen sea!This is designed for children (7-13) and does include a little prize!Easter Adventure at Otterspool Adventure • 5th – 21st AprilIncluding the Spring Petting Farm, Easter Show – Ompa Adventure! An Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Parade, Plant your own Carrots at the Potting Shed plus all the usual fun of Adventure Golf, Bouncing Pillows and the playground. Gullivers World Warrington • 5th -21st AprilBounce along with the Easter Bunny and Candy Crew for mad-cap antics and eggscellent entertainment this April at Gulliver’s. Discover Lollipop Trees, Colossal Candy Canes and take some Sweet Sel es along the way. Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival • 19th – 21st April 2025 (Easter weekend)At Chester racecourseWith celebrity chef on the Chef demonstration stage, alongside local chef talent from Cheshire’s best restaurants, pubs and hotels. Kids cookery classes, adult cookery classes, exhibitions and food and drinks stalls. Easter at Bewilderwood Cheshire • 5th - 27th April Hop your way over to BeWILDerwood this April and meet Cedric the Easter Bunny! Find out what those Pesky Bunnies have been up to at the Storytelling Stage!Follow the Giant Easter Egg Trail and receive a special BeWILDerwood badge at the end!Easter at Warwick Castle - 5th to 27th April • Zog Live Show: Delight in a ROAR-some on-stage production that brings Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheﬄ er’s beloved story to life.• The Falconer’s Quest: Witness the UK’s largest bird of prey display, featuring over 60 stunning birds in a breath-taking aerial spectacle • Interactive Experiences: Engage with costumed characters, explore the majestic castle grounds, and embark on exciting quests designed for young adventurers.• Book early and save up to 20% Oﬀ on Day Entry Tickets https://tinyurl.com/DOMOWarwickEasterApplejacks Adventure Farm • 5th - 21st April With lots of activities with bouncing pillow, skating, mazes, in atables, entertainment and farmhouse foodapplejacksfarm.co.ukWheelock Farm • Open every dayIndoor soft play, outdoor Adventure playground, bouncing pillow, cafe and farm shop.

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EASTER FUN AT EASTER FUN AT NATIONAL TRUST NATIONAL TRUST SITES SITES Easter Adventure at Tatton Park • 5th -21st April Chocolate rewards 18th - 21st Apr onlyPack a picnic and spring along to the Gardens this Easter with Mr Happy and friends! He’s very happy indeed to have planned a very special Easter Egg hunt.Look high and low and all around to collect and colour in the eggs. Discover who has the missing Easter egg before enjoying activity stations and traditional garden games!Easter Countdown at the Farm at Tatton Park • 5th - 21st AprilCelebrate the joys of spring with Little Miss Giggles, Mr Bump and farmyard friends this Easter! Springtime on the Farm is a happy, special time. Come along to spot bouncing bunnies, cheeping chicks and leaping lambs – and of course some EGGSTRAORDINARY Easter Eggs!Easter Adventures at Dunham Massey, Altrincham • Thu 3-Sun 27 AprFeatures ten activity stations which explore the fascinating world of pollinators. From bees to butter ies, and from wasps to beetles, join the fun discovering the busy lives of these mini beasts. £3.50 per trail, normal admission applies. Easter Bunny in Tatton Park Mansion • 5th - 21st April A marvellous Easter adventure with Little Miss Tiny, inside the big Mansion! Help her deliver the perfect easter egg for all of her Mr Men™ and Little Miss™ friends with a little help from the Easter Bunny. This fun family trail is ideal for little ones exploring the Mansion’s elegant state rooms and servants quarters.Easter Adventures at Little Moreton Hall, Congleton • Sat 5-Mon 21 AprGet close to nature in Spring with a variety of activities to complete to claim your chocolate prize, £3.50 per trail, normal admission applies.Easter at Quarry Bank, Wilmslow • Sat 5-Mon 21 AprEaster craft activities, dressing up and an Easter adventure trail with a chocolate treat to collectCollect a trail sheet & Bunny ears for £3.50 plus normal admission. Each trail point oﬀ ers three activities to choose from: test your brain with riddles and jokes, delight your senses with the birds and  owers, or get active with skipping, hopping, and jumping!Easter Bunny Trail Inside the MillFollow the rhyming clues as your guide to  nd  ve mischievous rabbits who are trying to hide.Easter Discovery ZoneOpen every day, the Discovery Zone oﬀ ers children fun Easter craft activities, colouring in, dressing up, and hands-on weaving on giant frames.Easter Adventures at Lyme, Stockport • Fri 4 Apr-Mon 21 AprHunt colourful wooden eggs, big and small in Lyme’s garden trail and collect treat at the end. £3.50 plus normal admission.Easter adventures at Hare Hill • 5th - 21st Apr 2025Activities and games to discover more about what wildlife gets up to over the spring months. Hop like a hare or leap like a lamb over to our Welcome Building to pick up a trail pack for £3.50 and get your day out started. Complete all the activities to claim your chocolate prize.Easter trail runs Weds - Sun over the school holidays and we are open additionally on Easter Monday (21st of April).Easter egg hunt Speke Hall • 5th – 21st AprilMake your way along the Easter trail and  nd 10 nature-inspired activities for the whole family amid the beauty and history of Speke Hall’s gardens and estate.Normal admission plus £3.50 per trail, includes bunny ears and a chocolate egg

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Remember to like and follow me on Facebook page & Instagram, search ‘Days Out and Meals Out’Please check on the attractions main website to make sure event is running and if tickets need to be pre booked. All info correct at the time of writing. Contains aﬃ liated linksFor tickets and the latest information on Days Out & Meals Out Easter 2025 visit my website daysoutandmealsout.com or scan the QR Code FARMING FUN FARMING FUN Spring time at Bidlea Dairy • 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th, &13th April • 7th (SEN friendly session) Milking demonstrations, animal handling, and lots of fun with hands-on role play activities and crafts.https://shop.beyonk.com/gy6p9qg6/experiences?theme=3140AFMagical Easter Experience at Magical Malpas PYO Farm, Whitchurch • Fri 18-Mon 21 AprComplete a series of fun activities in the Easter Bunny garden play barn then visit the Easter Bunny grotto to collect a chocolate treat. There will be a chance to meet our very own T-Rex, Dilys and all of our animals, including our donkeys, goats, sheep, rabbits, chickens and Guinea pigs!Easter Spring Fling at Cockﬁ elds Farm • 5th - 21st AprilEaster Egg Hunt, bottle feed the lambs and book a walk with an alpaca. Plus all the usual fun of the farm with meeting animals, indoor and outdoor play areas and tractor rides. Easter At The Farm Reddish Vale Farm • 12th - 21st April | 10am-4pmMeet the Easter Bunny, Egg Trail and visiting all the new baby animals. Plus all the usual fun of the farm including in indoor play barn, outside adventure play with sandpit and bouncing pillow. The Great Easter EGGsperience at Manorafon Farm Park North Wales • 12th-21st AprilEnjoy the Egg Hunt, plant carrot seeds, meet the Easter Bunny, meet bunnies and chicks and a choco-lot more! THEATRE & SHOWS THEATRE & SHOWS Science Museum Live at Parr Hall • 13 Apr 1.30pmFuel your imagination with this explosive (literally) family show for curious minds.Room On The Broom at The Lowry • Tues 15th - Sun 20th April Tall Stories presents Room on the BroomBased on the best-selling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheﬄ er.Find out more: thelowry.com/whats-on/189//room-on-the-broomBings Birthday at Regent Theatre in Stoke • Fri 11 - Sat 12 AprFull of new heartwarming moments and catchy new songs, all brought to life by  rst-class puppeteers. This show is perfect for families and little Bingsters who want to experience the delightful CBeebies series in a whole new way - live on stage!Flowers And Friendship Bracelets - The Ultimate Pop Concert at Crewe Lyceum • 8th April 6pm Let’s ‘Shake it Oﬀ ’ to our very own Taylor Swift; sing along to ‘Flowers’ with Miley Cyrus; dust oﬀ all our best dance moves to ‘Vampires’ with Olivia Rodrigo, and not forgetting the unstoppable Sabrina Carpenter performing all her top hits such as ‘Espresso’. Gandey’s Circus “Carnival” at Traﬀ ord Centre • 5th April – 21st AprilPrepare to be transported to the vibrant, lively world of Rio’s famous Carnival with stunning sounds, dazzling costumes, and an international cast full of  air and excitement.

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It’s mid-March as I’m writing this, and for what feels like the rst time in a very long time, the sun has graced this little corner of the world. It has me thinking wistfully about how nice it would be to have some good friends round for drinks and BBQ’s and snackages in the sun, the chiminea crackling away and the sound of music and laughter cutting through the still summer air. Then I see my breath wafting away on the wind and the cold reality of the mid-March weather hits!We’re planning at the bar for what we hope will be another warm British summer and now is when we’re talking with our suppliers about the avour combinations in development and release in the next few months. Consistent themes seem to be running through those discussions, from the perceived calming and peaceful Asian inuences like lychee and pandan, to the fresh, light and perceived healthy notes From the bar, with Rich...Rich, The Beer Emporiumof honeydew and watermelon in your drink. In fact, I’ve seen some research suggesting that over three quarters of UK consumers selected watermelon as their favourite summer avour to add to an alcoholic drink. I know it’s nice, but that many? Wow…The other theme popping up for the great British summer, are those drinks bringing a swicy feel to your tastebuds. Yes, that’s right, that’s another new buzz word to add to your lexicon this year! Unbeknownst to me, we’ve been drinking and eating swicy things for a very long time now, as I don’t doubt, have you! Boasting both sweet and spicy avour combinations, we’ve been happily scong and swilling dishes full of chilli and sriracha or combining them with sweet warming notes of honey or caramel to bring a harmonious balance to our drinks. Not sure if you’re quite up to making your own swicy drinks? No worries, at the bar, we’ve got you covered with plenty of options for any sized party you want to throw. From cocktails on draught, to a fully serviced bar, whatever your budget or party needs to get it going, you just have to ask.I’ll leave you with one of my favourite watermelon recipes, one that only needs 3 things: rum, a melon and some sugar (either a syrup or granulated). Garnishes can include mint, or a generous squeeze of lime, and of course, loads of ice. Take a decent sized wedge of your favourite melon and quickly blitz in a blender or pan. Strain the liquid o and into a jam jar or cocktail shaker with ice, 50ml rum and 25ml of your syrup of choice. Shake well, and strain into a tall glass full of ice. Obviously feel free to tweak the amount of rum and syrup to your taste, but if you’re feeling a little daring, why not add a teeny tiny pinch of salt when you shake it - the umami hit that it brings just wakes the whole drink right up!

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36PVCU & Aluminium SpecialistsTel: 01260 564424www.cheshire-view.co.uksales@ cheshire-view.co.ukLocal, Reliable, DependableHello everyone. Spring has nally sprung and the lighter nights are here at last.This month, rather than suggesting types of walking options, I’m focusing on one lovely route in the Poynton area. Having spent a lot of time walking here when I lived in Maccleseld, I was keen to return again. The canal and surrounding countryside are lovely, and if you haven’t visited Poynton Village in a while, you’ll nd it a thriving and welcoming community to visit too.For this easy, circular walk, start at Nelson Pit Car Park in Higher Poynton. You can nd detailed information on the Higher Poynton Canal and The Middlewood WayBy Hilary Mines, Founder of trundl, The Walking for Charity App East Cheshire Council website by searching for ‘Nelson Pit Car Park’. There eight circular walks are provided too—just click on the ‘Free Walks Leaet’ tab.With a small visitor centre, toilets, and the Boars Head pub just across the road, you’re set for a lovely day out. There are also plenty of picnic benches near the car park and all along the Middlewood Way, making it a great spot to take your ask and sandwiches or just sit for a while.From the top car park, turn left on the canal towpath. This rst stretch has the marina and is interesting to walk along. After about a kilometre, the walk becomes quieter as it meanders alongside the canal. You can carry on along the canal side but if you fancy adding in The Middlewood Way, look out for a sign on the left directing you towards Ladybrook Valley. Take the left-hand fork away from the canal and continue straight up the slope for around another kilometre, ignoring all side tracks, until you reach a T-junction. Here, follow the clearly marked sign to the left for the Middlewood Way.Dropping down onto the Middlewood Way, turn left to walk back towards your starting point, running almost parallel with the canal. You’ll pass the Middlewood railway station, and after a while you’ll see the bridge and nd yourself back at the start with the picnic tables in the middle of the old railway lines and the Boars Head pub up to your right. Come up the ramp here on your right and either head into the pub or simply cross over the road and you’ll see Nelson Pit Car Park just over the bridge.This walk is approximately 4.7 kilometres (3 miles), but there are multiple paths to explore if you wish to extend or shorten the route to suit your pace. Exploring new places is a great way to blow away the winter cobwebs. I hope I’ve inspired you to try this one or discover somewhere new.And for this month all that remains to say is: Happy trundling.

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40Our vision is to bring communities and nature to the residents Middlewich together, Middlewich has in the past lost out to other areas when it comes to Biodiversity Net Gain projects from new housing and commercial development. This project sits in the heart of our community and will be restored to create a variety of wildlife habitats along with interpretive boards so that all Middlewich residents have access to nature.The former salt lagoons are currently being capped with soils which is likely to take another 12 months, but the nature restoration works will run alongside and so full access should be available within 2 years. Local schools including Middlewich High School are already getting involved and the The Cledford Lane Lagoons Habitat Bank site is a nature and community-based project jointly promoted and delivered by Green Earth Developments Group and landowners British Salt.Cledford Lagoons Community Funding GroupRe-building Nature and Re-powering our communityplan is to develop an outdoor classroom so that children can experience nature re-building and carry out species counts to measure the success of the project.Green Earth and British Salt have formed a Community Liaison Group which meets quarterly at the Methodist Church. Reports on progress and the latest nature restoration plans are presented for comment ahead of adoption. For more information, or if you would like to attend the next event, please email info@greenearthgroup.co.ukCommunity Funding OpportunitiesThe Cledford Lagoons project will see investment coming in from all parts of our Borough to fund a better, fairer and healthier environment for all ages. In addition to the environmental improvements, Green Earth and British Salt are supporting a grant funding scheme for local community groups and community events in Middlewich.We encourage and welcome applications from community groups and organisers of community events; to apply for a grant please email for an applications form from anyone of the trustees listed below.Mike Hunter mikecw10@btinternet.comDarren Roberts darren@roberts.comWilliam Dixon 3landms@btinternet.comFor a paper application form please ring 07526428102Broadleaved woodlandMixed scrubOpen MosaicGrasslandFootpathPondCanal and existing edge with scattered trees and grasslandFence to prevent access to wildlife areaViewing platform;seating with views out over the canal from the footpathBroadleaved woodlandMixed scrubOpen MosaicGrasslandFootpathPondCanal and existing edge with scattered trees and grasslandFence to prevent access to wildlife areaViewing platform;seating with views out over the canal from the footpath

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Our vision is to bring communities and nature to the residents Middlewich together, Middlewich has in the past lost out to other areas when it comes to Biodiversity Net Gain projects from new housing and commercial development. This project sits in the heart of our community and will be restored to create a variety of wildlife habitats along with interpretive boards so that all Middlewich residents have access to nature.The former salt lagoons are currently being capped with soils which is likely to take another 12 months, but the nature restoration works will run alongside and so full access should be available within 2 years. Local schools including Middlewich High School are already getting involved and the The Cledford Lane Lagoons Habitat Bank site is a nature and community-based project jointly promoted and delivered by Green Earth Developments Group and landowners British Salt.Cledford Lagoons Community Funding GroupRe-building Nature and Re-powering our communityplan is to develop an outdoor classroom so that children can experience nature re-building and carry out species counts to measure the success of the project.Green Earth and British Salt have formed a Community Liaison Group which meets quarterly at the Methodist Church. Reports on progress and the latest nature restoration plans are presented for comment ahead of adoption. For more information, or if you would like to attend the next event, please email info@greenearthgroup.co.ukCommunity Funding OpportunitiesThe Cledford Lagoons project will see investment coming in from all parts of our Borough to fund a better, fairer and healthier environment for all ages. In addition to the environmental improvements, Green Earth and British Salt are supporting a grant funding scheme for local community groups and community events in Middlewich.We encourage and welcome applications from community groups and organisers of community events; to apply for a grant please email for an applications form from anyone of the trustees listed below.Mike Hunter mikecw10@btinternet.comDarren Roberts darren@roberts.comWilliam Dixon 3landms@btinternet.comFor a paper application form please ring 07526428102Broadleaved woodlandMixed scrubOpen MosaicGrasslandFootpathPondCanal and existing edge with scattered trees and grasslandFence to prevent access to wildlife areaViewing platform;seating with views out over the canal from the footpathBroadleaved woodlandMixed scrubOpen MosaicGrasslandFootpathPondCanal and existing edge with scattered trees and grasslandFence to prevent access to wildlife areaViewing platform;seating with views out over the canal from the footpath

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Exciting news—permanent jewellery is now available at John Pass Jewellers! This elegant, clasp-free jewellery is custom-tted and welded for a seamless, forever piece. To celebrate, John Pass is oering an exclusive introductory discount—get £10 o when you visit their Crewe store in April for your permanent jewellery experience.John Pass at 179 Nantwich Road, Crewe, CW2 6DTwww.johnpass.co.uk | 01270 214157Permanent Jewellery Sparkles into John Pass JewellersScan to book your appointment An Exclusive Introductory Discount!Receive £10 o when you visit the John Pass Crewe store in April for your permanent jewelleryexperience.Every so often, when the telly fails to capture my interest, I nd myself scrolling through Instagram in search of fresh and exciting jewellery ideas. The algorithm never disappoints, and on one of these digital deep dives, I stumbled upon a seamless, clasp-free concept known as welded jewellery, often called ‘eternity bracelets’ or ‘permanent jewellery.’ Instead of using a traditional clasp, the chain is welded together, creating a continuous piece designed to be worn indenitely.The concept captivated me straight away, so I promptly booked an appointment at John Pass Jewellers on Nantwich Road in Crewe. Leading the team there is Lucy, who has been with John Pass since leaving school and spent the last decade honing her expertise in ne jewellery. “I started on a school work experience and then took on Saturdays,” she says. “When a full-time position opened up, I leapt at the chance of a career here.” Lucy adores her role, she’s often the person who helps couples nd their dream engagement ring or wedding band, a responsibility she takes very seriously. Now, she’s added something new exciting to her repertoire: custom-tting and welding your unique forever piece.Lucy begins by showing you a gorgeous selection of chains, rolled gold, solid gold, and sterling silver, featuring designs from dainty heart links to oval cables and delicate beaded styles. If you’d like to personalise your jewellery further, you can add a charm such as a letter, birthstone, zodiac sign, heart, or star. I opted for a heart-link chain topped o with a matching heart charm.Next, Lucy sizes your wrist for a custom t. She’ll let you try various lengths until you nd the perfect balance between secure and comfortable. If you’d like more than one bracelet, stacking dierent chains or mixing metals can look stunning, just opt for slightly dierent lengths to prevent tangling.Once you’re happy with the t, Lucy welds your charm to the chain. You both wear protective eyewear as she places a shield between your skin and the chain, welding the links together and securing the bracelet with pliers. It’s a simple, seamless process, resulting in a timeless piece you’ll treasure daily.If you’re buying a welded bracelet as a gift, John Pass oers a couple of convenient choices. You can select the chain and charms beforehand, then present them as a gift and book a follow-up appointment so you can go together to have it tted. Alternatively, you might prefer surprising them with a special gift card, letting them pick out their own chain and charms in store. It’s a perfect way to celebrate a special moment while still leaving room for personalisation.When your new bracelet is complete, Lucy explains an easy aftercare routine to keep it looking pristine, and you’ll receive a complimentary cleaning cloth. John Pass Jewellers will soon expand their range to include necklaces and ankle chains, so more ‘forever’ pieces are on the horizon.One question many people have is whether they can remove their permanent bracelet if needed. Although solid gold and silver aren’t magnetic and typically won’t aect an MRI, some medical professionals require all jewellery to be taken o for procedures. Lucy reassures customers that they oer a free removal and ret service if ever needed for medical reasons, which puts any concerns to rest. For everyday wear, like swimming or showering, it’s perfectly safe. Welded jewellery is designed to be durable, but it’s always wise to rinse away chlorine after a swim, avoid spraying perfume directly on it, and give it a quick clean if it comes into contact with lotions or oils. John Pass also have a skin safe cleaning product available to maintain the look of your bracelet.All in all, welded jewellery is a perfect way to celebrate a meaningful connection or moment in life,captured forever in a beautiful, wearable work of art. And with Lucy and the team at John Pass Jewellers guiding you every step of the way, you couldn’t be in better hands.What is Permanent jewellery?by Katy O'Regan

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Exciting news—permanent jewellery is now available at John Pass Jewellers! This elegant, clasp-free jewellery is custom-tted and welded for a seamless, forever piece. To celebrate, John Pass is oering an exclusive introductory discount—get £10 o when you visit their Crewe store in April for your permanent jewellery experience.John Pass at 179 Nantwich Road, Crewe, CW2 6DTwww.johnpass.co.uk | 01270 214157Permanent Jewellery Sparkles into John Pass JewellersScan to book your appointment An Exclusive Introductory Discount!Receive £10 o when you visit John Pass Crewe store in April for your permanent jewelleryexperience.Every so often, when the telly fails to capture my interest, I nd myself scrolling through Instagram in search of fresh and exciting jewellery ideas. The algorithm never disappoints, and on one of these digital deep dives, I stumbled upon a seamless, clasp-free concept known as welded jewellery, often called ‘eternity bracelets’ or ‘permanent jewellery.’ Instead of using a traditional clasp, the chain is welded together, creating a continuous piece designed to be worn indenitely.The concept captivated me straight away, so I promptly booked an appointment at John Pass Jewellers on Nantwich Road in Crewe. Leading the team there is Lucy, who has been with John Pass since leaving school and spent the last decade honing her expertise in ne jewellery. “I started on a school work experience and then took on Saturdays,” she says. “When a full-time position opened up, I leapt at the chance of a career here.” Lucy adores her role, she’s often the person who helps couples nd their dream engagement ring or wedding band, a responsibility she takes very seriously. Now, she’s added something new exciting to her repertoire: custom-tting and welding your unique forever piece.Lucy begins by showing you a gorgeous selection of chains, rolled gold, solid gold, and sterling silver, featuring designs from dainty heart links to oval cables and delicate beaded styles. If you’d like to personalise your jewellery further, you can add a charm such as a letter, birthstone, zodiac sign, heart, or star. I opted for a heart-link chain topped o with a matching heart charm.Next, Lucy sizes your wrist for a custom t. She’ll let you try various lengths until you nd the perfect balance between secure and comfortable. If you’d like more than one bracelet, stacking dierent chains or mixing metals can look stunning, just opt for slightly dierent lengths to prevent tangling.Once you’re happy with the t, Lucy welds your charm to the chain. You both wear protective eyewear as she places a shield between your skin and the chain, welding the links together and securing the bracelet with pliers. It’s a simple, seamless process, resulting in a timeless piece you’ll treasure daily.If you’re buying a welded bracelet as a gift, John Pass oers a couple of convenient choices. You can select the chain and charms beforehand, then present them as a gift and book a follow-up appointment so you can go together to have it tted. Alternatively, you might prefer surprising them with a special gift card, letting them pick out their own chain and charms in store. It’s a perfect way to celebrate a special moment while still leaving room for personalisation.When your new bracelet is complete, Lucy explains an easy aftercare routine to keep it looking pristine, and you’ll receive a complimentary cleaning cloth. John Pass Jewellers will soon expand their range to include necklaces and ankle chains, so more ‘forever’ pieces are on the horizon.One question many people have is whether they can remove their permanent bracelet if needed. Although solid gold and silver aren’t magnetic and typically won’t aect an MRI, some medical professionals require all jewellery to be taken o for procedures. Lucy reassures customers that they oer a free removal and ret service if ever needed for medical reasons, which puts any concerns to rest. For everyday wear, like swimming or showering, it’s perfectly safe. Welded jewellery is designed to be durable, but it’s always wise to rinse away chlorine after a swim, avoid spraying perfume directly on it, and give it a quick clean if it comes into contact with lotions or oils. John Pass also have a skin safe cleaning product available to maintain the look of your bracelet.All in all, welded jewellery is a perfect way to celebrate a meaningful connection or moment in life,captured forever in a beautiful, wearable work of art. And with Lucy and the team at John Pass Jewellers guiding you every step of the way, you couldn’t be in better hands.What is Permanent jewellery?by Katy O'Regan