We are delighted to be supporting the local RSPCA branch to deliver this very successful community event again this year.

The event will be held held in Congleton Park on Sunday July 12^th   from midday – 4pm  There will be dog shows to raise money for the RSPCA. There will be all sorts of stalls including doggy retail stalls, wildlife protection and animal welfare charities and organisations, retail and charity stalls. Plus kids activities, music, food stalls, Beartown Coffee and a bar.

The event is organised by the local RSPCA, Congleton Community Projects and Friends of Congleton Park.

Thanks to our local funders The Congleton Inclosure Trust and Congleton Town Trust for supporting the event.

If you would like to have a stall or volunteer on the day, contact jo@congletoncommunityprojects.org

BigUpBuglawton was a brand new event last year and was created to celebrate Buglawton and its community.

It was a free family fun day with lots of kids activities, circus skills, creative arts, forest school-type activities. DJ, refreshments and ice cream!

Thanks must go to our Congleton Town Mayor, Councillor Robert Brittain who opened the event and stayed a good while to enjoy the various activities taking place.

Thanks also to our funders – Congleton Inclosure trust and Congleton Town Trust for their support

Congleton Community Projects once again hosted the town’s traditional Christmas lantern-making workshops in November leading up to the Christmas Lights Switch on which took place on Friday 28th November.

Lantern making workshops always run from 10.30am – 3.30pm in the Electric Picture House, Spindle Mill, next to the Beartown Brewery. These are drop in sessions and it takes about 1.5 hours to make a basic lantern. No skills are required and our experienced makers and volunteers made all the children and families welcome. All equipment is provided but most participants made a small donation(£1.50/£2) towards the cost of materials. Lantern makers then carry their lanterns in the the Grand Lantern Parade, which is 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. Workshops will be on Saturdays7th/14th/21st November 2026.

We also deliver an accessible workshop – date and venue for 2026 to be confirmed

For further information contact Jo Money: 07833 742200 or email: jo@congletoncommunityprojects.org

Congleton Play Days are now managed by Congleton Town Council. They will be held on Tuesdays

28th July – Nature theme, 4th August – Sports Theme, 11th August – mixed play, 18th August – Music theme

Last year on Tuesdays in August, Congleton Town Centre hosted the annual Play Days in the pedestrian area from 10.30am-2.30pm. The idea is based on the National Play Day which takes 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.

Play opportunities don’t need to involve expensive activities, costly toys, or trips to far-off destinations. It is often the simplest ideas, the free and found opportunities, which offer the most fun, and are the most developmentally beneficial for children and young people.

These free events were devised and hosted by Congleton Community Projects and supported by Congleton Town Council, Congleton Inclosure Trust and Congleton Town Trust.

The Town Council hosted a further two Play Days on 29th July and 5th August with even more fun activities for kids and young people. Thanks to all the volunteers who came down to help out on the days including the Rangers and the scouts.

If you would like to get involved with these events in future contact Congleton Town Council

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.

We are delighted to be supporting the local RSPCA branch to deliver this very successful community event again this year.

The event will be held held in Congleton Park on Sunday July 12^th   from midday – 4pm  There will be dog shows to raise money for the RSPCA. There will be all sorts of stalls including doggy retail stalls, wildlife protection and animal welfare charities and organisations, retail and charity stalls. Plus kids activities, music, food stalls, Beartown Coffee and a bar.

The event is organised by the local RSPCA, Congleton Community Projects and Friends of Congleton Park.

Thanks to our local funders The Congleton Inclosure Trust and Congleton Town Trust for supporting the event.

If you would like to have a stall or volunteer on the day, contact jo@congletoncommunityprojects.org

BigUpBuglawton was a brand new event last year and was created to celebrate Buglawton and its community.

It was a free family fun day with lots of kids activities, circus skills, creative arts, forest school-type activities. DJ, refreshments and ice cream!

Thanks must go to our Congleton Town Mayor, Councillor Robert Brittain who opened the event and stayed a good while to enjoy the various activities taking place.

Thanks also to our funders – Congleton Inclosure trust and Congleton Town Trust for their support

Congleton Community Projects once again hosted the town’s traditional Christmas lantern-making workshops in November leading up to the Christmas Lights Switch on which took place on Friday 28th November.

Lantern making workshops always run from 10.30am – 3.30pm in the Electric Picture House, Spindle Mill, next to the Beartown Brewery. These are drop in sessions and it takes about 1.5 hours to make a basic lantern. No skills are required and our experienced makers and volunteers made all the children and families welcome. All equipment is provided but most participants made a small donation(£1.50/£2) towards the cost of materials. Lantern makers then carry their lanterns in the the Grand Lantern Parade, which is 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. Workshops will be on Saturdays7th/14th/21st November 2026.

We also deliver an accessible workshop – date and venue for 2026 to be confirmed

For further information contact Jo Money: 07833 742200 or email: jo@congletoncommunityprojects.org

Congleton Play Days are now managed by Congleton Town Council. They will be held on Tuesdays

28th July – Nature theme, 4th August – Sports Theme, 11th August – mixed play, 18th August – Music theme

Last year on Tuesdays in August, Congleton Town Centre hosted the annual Play Days in the pedestrian area from 10.30am-2.30pm. The idea is based on the National Play Day which takes 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.

Play opportunities don’t need to involve expensive activities, costly toys, or trips to far-off destinations. It is often the simplest ideas, the free and found opportunities, which offer the most fun, and are the most developmentally beneficial for children and young people.

These free events were devised and hosted by Congleton Community Projects and supported by Congleton Town Council, Congleton Inclosure Trust and Congleton Town Trust.

The Town Council hosted a further two Play Days on 29th July and 5th August with even more fun activities for kids and young people. Thanks to all the volunteers who came down to help out on the days including the Rangers and the scouts.

If you would like to get involved with these events in future contact Congleton Town Council

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.