CCP Events
Congleton Community Projects runs a number of annual and one-off events throughout the year. Explore our events below and keep checking for any new event listings.
Christmas Lantern Workshops
Congleton Community Projects once again hosted the town’s traditional Christmas lantern-making workshops on Saturdays 9th/16th/23rd November leading up to the Christmas Lights Switch on which took place on Friday 29th November. Workshops ran from 10.30am – 3.30pm in the Electric Picture House, Spindle Mill, next to the Beartown Brewery. No skills were required and our experienced makers and volunteers made all the children and families welcome. All equipment was provided but most participants made a small donation towards the cost of materials. Lantern makers then carried their lanterns in the the Grand Lantern Parade, led by Karamba samba band and Santa in his sleigh at the Christmas lights switch-on. The workshops are a great opportunity for the community to take part in this popular annual event. If you missed it last year come and join us next November 2025
For further information contact Jo Money: 07833 742200 or email: jo@congletoncommunityprojects.org
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Electric Picture House,
Spindle Mill,
Spindle Street,
Congleton
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Green Island Fiesta
Watch this space for the Green Island Fiesta 2025
Thanks for celebrating the Green Island Fiesta with us in 2024
On Sunday September 8th we celebrated the rich history and community spirit of this special area of Congleton, with kids fair rides, art, food, drink, conversation and reminiscence. Until the relentless rain stopped play
Green Island is the area centred around Spragg Street, between Willow Street, Bromley Road, and Brunswick Street. It was once one of Congleton’s major industrial centres, known for its textile mills and workers’ houses, including the notorious Gibraltar Rocks. Thanks to those who brought their stories which were recorded by Anna Maluk from the Museum and they are still collecting oral histories and photographs of the area. Your stories and pictures are valuable memories to be kept safe for future generations and will help us show the history of Green Island to everyone who visits the museum.
The Museum also hosted a heritage walk through Green Island and talked about the area’s historical spots and historic past and the Electric Picture House was busy all day with creative arts workshops, open studios and a contemporary arts exhibition.
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What’s on Guide
March 2025
Discover upcoming events happening in Congleton
Visit the Congleton Information Centre, Open: Monday-Friday 9am-4.30pm & Saturday 10.15am-1.45pm
Address: Town Hall, High Street, Congleton CW12 1BN
Telephone: 01260 270350
Annual Events
Christmas Lights Switch-on
The Christmas Lights Switch-on and Grand Lantern Parade is part of Congleton’s annual Christmas event heralding the start of the festive season. The main event is organised by Congleton Town Council with support from CCP.
Congleton Play-day
Every summer, CCP hosts a Play Day in the Pedestrian Area from 10am-2pm. The day is based on the National Play Day which is taking place all over the country in August and is a celebration of children’s right to play, highlighting the importance of play and fun in children’s lives.
Food and Drink Festival
Congleton’s popular Food and Drink Festival started in 2009 with just 40 stalls. Now there are over 100. It is held annually on the second Sunday in June and brings 20,000+ visitors to our town.
Other Events
Upcoming one-off events are listed below. Keep checking throughout the year for new listings!
Christmas Lantern Workshops
Congleton Community Projects once again hosted the town’s traditional Christmas lantern-making workshops on Saturdays 9th/16th/23rd November leading up to the Christmas Lights Switch on which took place on Friday 29th November. Workshops ran from 10.30am – 3.30pm in the Electric Picture House, Spindle Mill, next to the Beartown Brewery. No skills were required and our experienced makers and volunteers made all the children and families welcome. All equipment was provided but most participants made a small donation towards the cost of materials. Lantern makers then carried their lanterns in the the Grand Lantern Parade, led by Karamba samba band and Santa in his sleigh at the Christmas lights switch-on. The workshops are a great opportunity for the community to take part in this popular annual event. If you missed it last year come and join us next November 2025
For further information contact Jo Money: 07833 742200 or email: jo@congletoncommunityprojects.org
Location:
Electric Picture House,
Spindle Mill,
Spindle Street,
Congleton
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Time:
Green Island Fiesta
Watch this space for the Green Island Fiesta 2025
Thanks for celebrating the Green Island Fiesta with us in 2024
On Sunday September 8th we celebrated the rich history and community spirit of this special area of Congleton, with kids fair rides, art, food, drink, conversation and reminiscence. Until the relentless rain stopped play
Green Island is the area centred around Spragg Street, between Willow Street, Bromley Road, and Brunswick Street. It was once one of Congleton’s major industrial centres, known for its textile mills and workers’ houses, including the notorious Gibraltar Rocks. Thanks to those who brought their stories which were recorded by Anna Maluk from the Museum and they are still collecting oral histories and photographs of the area. Your stories and pictures are valuable memories to be kept safe for future generations and will help us show the history of Green Island to everyone who visits the museum.
The Museum also hosted a heritage walk through Green Island and talked about the area’s historical spots and historic past and the Electric Picture House was busy all day with creative arts workshops, open studios and a contemporary arts exhibition.
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