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Neighbourhood Plan p3 Christmas Events p4&5
DECEMBER 2015
www.sandbach.gov.uk
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contentsNature Trail Guide ...............................................2
Sandbach Neighbourhood Development Plan ..3
Michael Bublé Tribute .........................................3
Christmas Lights .................................................4
Jack & The Beanstalk Pantomime ......................4
Tree Of Light Ceremony ......................................4
Christmas Market ................................................5
Take That Reignited / The Jerseys Tribute..........5
Town Council Membership .................................6
History Highlights ................................................6
Environmental Projects .......................................7
Santa Dream Team .............................................7
Church Services ..................................................8
Published by Sandbach Town Council • Hightown • Sandbach • Cheshire • CW11 1AE T: 01270 600800 E: [email protected] www.sandbach.gov.uk
Editorial Katy Pepper & Carolyn LoweFront cover image courtesy of Simon MellorCreative Design & Production Impressions Design & Print Sandbach T: 01270 767661 E: [email protected] www.impressionsdesignandprint.co.ukSandbach Town Council newsletter is published twice a year by Sandbach Town Council. The contents of this magazine are fully protected by copyright and nothing may be reprinted or reproduced without permission.Disclaimer The information contained within the Sandbach Town Council Newsletter we believe to be correct at the time of printing, no responsibility can be accepted for errors or omissions.© Copyright Sandbach Town Council
The Sandbach Woodland and Wildlife Group is pleased to announce that its new nature and history trail guide, Sandbach Bridges Guide (South), is now complete! The guide can be downloaded free as a PDF, for printing or for use on a mobile device, at swwgblog1.blogspot.co.uk
The two mile Sandbach Bridges Trail (South) runs from near the Sandbach bypass roundabout (below Homebase), down the valley of Arclid Brook to the river bridge at Wheelock and incorporates the new Brook Wood trails. The Trail guide includes photographs, artwork by local artist Stella Stilwell and a purpose drawn map created by George Hill.
The Bridges Trail (North) guide is not available yet, as this trail, which will include a limited mobility section, is still being built. When complete, the two Bridges Trails will form a path linking all of Sandbach and Wheelock’s historic river bridges. They also link to the Sandbach Environment Trail, the Sandbach Heritage Trail, the Wheelock Rail Trail, the canal towpaths and other local footpaths. Walking of the Trail is at one’s own risk at all times. Enquiries about the trail may be made to [email protected]
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Sandbach has again won at the Cheshire Community Pride Awards, scooping the Best Kept Small Market Town Award for the third year running. The achievement is the result of many voluntary community groups working together throughout the year as part of the Tidy Town initiative. Sandbach Station was awarded ‘Highly Commended’ in the Best Community Initiative category and Dingle Lake received a ‘Little Gem’ Award. Congratulations to everyone involved.
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The production of a Neighbourhood Development Plan for Sandbach (SNDP) commenced in July 2014, with two phases of public questionnaires and the analysis of their results taking the process through to May this year. The Policies Group of SNDP Working Group have worked tirelessly during the Summer to prepare the plan for submission and on 16th September Sandbach became the first town in Cheshire East to submit its proposed Neighbourhood Development Plan to the local authority.
Cheshire East Council (CEC) has instigated the plan’s final six weeks of public consultation, which ends on 2 November. After this date the Plan will be scrutinised by an independent “Examiner”, who will decide if it can be put to a public referendum, which will be organised by CEC early next year. People living in the neighbourhood who are registered to vote in local elections will be entitled to vote in the referendum. If more than 50% of people voting in the referendum support the plan then the local planning authority must bring it into force. The SNDP will be ‘made’, become part of the CEC Development Plan and given the appropriate weight in deciding planning applications. Decision
makers will be obliged to consider proposals for development in the neighbourhood against the neighbourhood plan.
Look out for the referendum details in February/March next year.
milestone for sandbach neighbourhood development plan
Andy Otley is a talented male singer who has appeared as a contestant in the 2013 and 2014 series of “The Voice”. Performing as Michael Bublé, Andy has the voice, image and mannerisms to make this night a dream date for Bublé fans. Dance to all the hits and swoon as Andy charms you into believing Michael Bublé really is singing at Sandbach Town Hall.
Saturday 14th November, Doors 7:30pm, Show 8:00pm Tickets £10 available from Sandbach Literary Institute, Demeter Wholefoods or www.sandbach.gov.uk/buy
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Sandbach Christmas Lights Switch On will take place on
Saturday 28th November. The fun starts at 2pm with live entertainment
and fairground rides on the Cobbles. Along the High Street market stalls will offer tasty food and gift ideas.
The children’s fancy dress competition will take place at 4:00pm with first prize of a family ticket to Cinderella at Crewe Lyceum Theatre. The two ugly sisters will be joining in the fun at the Switch On.
Santa is expected to arrive at 5pm to delight the children, and give them the opportunity to meet him and say what they would like him to bring them on Christmas Day if they have been good.
The Christmas Lights and Switch On event are organised by volunteers with the support of Sandbach Town Council, Sandbach RoundTable and Crewe Lyceum.
Further Information from Dot Flint on 01270 768693 or Graham Alcock on 01270 766238
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jack and the beanstalk
Don’t miss this year’s GIANT family pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, by TaleGate Theatre Productions. Packed with songs, slapstick, silliness, breathtaking special effects,
audience participation and all the fairytale magic of a traditional pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk promises to be our funniest and most spectacular pantomime ever!
A choice of two showtimes, 1:00pm or 6:00pm, on Monday 28th December. Tickets Adults £10, Children £5, Family Tickets £25 (2 adults & 2 children), available from Sandbach Literary Institute, Demeter Wholefoods or www.sandbach.gov.uk/buy
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The Tree of
Light will take place
at Sandbach Cemetery on Thursday 3rd December
at 5:00pm. Stars available for your special message from the Library,
Sandbach Town Council, Sandbach Partnership
and Westfields. For more information contact Sue
Brereton on 01270 752127 or Dot Flint on 01270 768693
tree of light ceremony
A vintage craft fair will join the Christmas Market this year, with around 20 stalls on the first floor in the Town Hall. A wide selection of products, including unique character stationery, personalised gifts, craft supplies, fashion accessories and jewellery, by local artisans and small businesses will be on offer. This is the perfect spot for a warm up during the evening, with a vintage tea room, offering hot and cold drinks and a wide selection of cakes from chocolate brownies to lemon drizzle. Children’s craft activities, such as make and take Christmas cards, and a chance to win handmade and unique products in a raffle all add to the enjoyment! Further information available from [email protected]
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rock on christmas
Celebrities will be in attendance at the Christmas Market this year when Rock & Roll drummer Manny Elias (Tears For Fears, Peter Gabriel, Dolly Parton, Joni Mitchell) and his wife actress Deborah Bouchard (Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Cold Feet) join in the fun. Instead of making music Manny has created a range of Chilli Condiments- fittingly branded Bongo’s. The opening bars of Bongo’s chilli business includes five varieties and a Chilli Lovers Gift Box.
Bongo’s is just one of an extensive food offering available at the Christmas Market on Friday 4th December. Other new products include stuffed breads, flavoured nuts, craft ales, fudge and truffles, whilst many old favourites, such as Katie’s Proper Pate and Tinakiiana petit fours, are returning to delight their regular customers.
Children’s toys, adult and kids clothing, paintings and artwork, candles, soaps, knitted goods, tableware, jewellery, glassware and cushions are amongst the wide variety of handmade crafts that will extend from the Cobbles, down the High Street, through the Indoor Market and onto the Little Common. Christmas shopping will be a delight with Brass Bands playing, School Choirs singing carols around the Christmas Tree and Santa settled in his Grotto.
Commencing at 3pm the Christmas Market will compliment the town centre’s independent and specialist shops, which will remain open until 7pm. There will be stalls selling hot food and drinks and all the town restaurants and cafés will be open until late. A lovely evening to gear up to the Christmas celebrations.
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“Take That Reignited” perform all of your favourite hits with the same charisma, stage presence and charm of the original boys. From “Could it Be Magic” to “A Million Love Songs”, there will be plenty to draw everyone onto the dance floor. Visit Sandbach Town Hall on Saturday 13th February 2016 for a night you’ll “Never Forget”. Doors 7:30pm, Show 8:00pm. Tickets £10 available from Sandbach Literary Institute, Demeter Wholefoods or www.sandbach.gov.uk/buy
take that reignited
the jerseys tribute The Jerseys are a superb musical and vocal tribute to the legendary Jersey Boys- Frankie Valley and the Four Seasons. The show features top quality lead vocals and harmonies, choreographed dance routines and great hits including “Beggin”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Sherry”, “Who Loves You”, “Rag Doll” and many more. If you love great music, then this is your kind of night out.
Saturday 19th March 2016. Doors 7:30pm, Show 8:00pm Tickets £10 available from Sandbach Literary Institute, Demeter Wholefoods or www.sandbach.gov.uk/buy
Sandbach History Society has an interesting line up of speakers for the new season, commencing on 1st December with “The Mercurial Immigrants” by local author Jean Hood. Early in the new year, Pauline and Stephen Minshull will present a photographic portrait of “Bygone Sandbach”, with Ian Doughty presenting “Weaver to Water” on 2nd February. Later topics include The Staffordshire Hoard and a train journey to the seaside. The talks take place the in Marriott Room at Sandbach Library on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:45 for 8pm start. Visitors are welcome. Admission £3, including tea/coffee and biscuits.
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Sandbach Town Council
Membership 2015/16
Town Clerkt. 01270 600800 [email protected]
General Enquiries
Town Hall Enquiriest. 01270 600835 [email protected]
Market Enquiriest. 01270 600888 [email protected]
t. 01270 600800 [email protected]
www.sandbach.gov.uk | www.sandbachevents.co.uk
Town WardCllr M P Benson8 Gawsworth Dr, Sandbach, CW11 1DY t. 764885 [email protected]
Cllr K E Haines25 Tatton Drive, Sandbach, CW11 1DZ t. 761541 [email protected]
Cllr Mrs C D Lowe159 Bradwall Rd, Sandbach, CW11 1GP t. 768667 [email protected]
Cllr B E Moran143 Middlewich Rd, Sandbach, CW11 1JD t. 768816 [email protected]
Cllr E Williams8 Doddington Drive, Sandbach, CW11 1EE t. 761874 [email protected]
Sandbach Heath and East Ward
Ettiley Heath and Wheelock Ward
Elworth Ward
Cllr J Cartlidge14 Furnival Street, Sandbach, CW11 1DJ t. 759870 [email protected]
Cllr S A M Corcoran7 Radbroke Close, Sandbach, CW11 1YT t. 753038 [email protected]
Cllr S Holland5 Birch Gardens, Sandbach, CW11 4HBt. 314274 [email protected]
Cllr G Price-Jones8 Davenport Close, Sandbach, CW11 1YP t. 767873 [email protected]
Cllr Miss T Simpson
t. 07519 874416 [email protected]
Cllr Miss G Barker2 Hill Street, Elworth, Sandbach CW11 3JEt. 07766 395228 [email protected]
Cllr K Carroll544 Crewe Road, Wheelock, CW11 3RY t. 07437 017343 [email protected]
Cllr A Smith12 Swallow Drive, Sandbach, CW11 1SXt. 07415 698519 [email protected]
Cllr Mrs K Southwell535 Crewe Road, Wheelock, CW11 3RZ t. 768792 [email protected]
Cllr R Wait29 Masefield Way, Ettiley Heath, CW11 3ZJt. [email protected]
Cllr R HoffmannFlat 7, Royds Court, Elton Road, Sandbach CW11 3NEt. 764122 [email protected]
Cllr Mrs G Merry217 Middlewich Rd, Sandbach, CW11 3EL t. 764580 [email protected]
Cllr M Lea-O’Mahoney31 Abbey Road, Sandbach, CW11 3HA t. 07472 822856 [email protected]
Cllr B Davies73 Elton Road, Sandbach,CW11 3NF t. 481273 [email protected]
Cllr Martin Forster71 Crewe Road, Sandbach,CW11 4NS t. 07936 515658 [email protected]
british legion dinner dance
Mayor: Cllr Mrs Gill MerryDeputy Mayor: Cllr Miss N Simpson
environmental projects
The Clean Team group of over 140 volunteers are busy all year round, helping to keep Sandbach tidy. But all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, so on Saturday 12th December at a festive litter pick, we will be joined by the local “uniformed” youth groups such as scouts, guides and fire cadets. Everyone is encouraged to sport a Santa hat, and members (and friends) will be going for a well-deserved drink and mince pie after the litter pick. A highlight eagerly looked forward to by friends and supporters is the annual fund-raising quiz, to be held on Friday 26th February 2016 at the Masonic Hall – tickets will be on sale in the New Year.
For more information about the group, we can be contacted via Sandbach Partnership –email [email protected] or look on the website www.sandbach-cleanteam.co.uk
Sandbach Town Council have recently received £13,500 from Cheshire East Council for environmental projects in Sandbach. The funding has been split between four projects within the parish. Sandbach Woodlands and Wildlife Group will be given £5,000 to improve Woodland Trails. The group are currently working on a new trail at St. Mary’s Wood (in the dell between Waitrose roundabout and Lower High Street traffic lights), and will use the new funding to complete the “Sandbach Bridges Trail (North)” to Park House Meadows (by Congleton Road).
Sandbach Allotments Society has £500 allocated for a Community Orchard and Sandbach Partnership £3,000 for cycle racks.
The remaining £5,000 will be supplemented by Sandbach Town Council and used to install new town and village entry signs on the A-Roads
into and within Sandbach. The impressive new signage will be cast aluminium with lettering and logos in relief. The proposed town entry signs will feature the Crosses with white lettering on a black background. An additional plate promotes the link between Sandbach and Foden’s Brass Band.
The village entry signs will be black lettering on a white background with Sandbach’s coat of Arms in the arch.
Cllr. Mike Benson, leader of the Tidy Town Group, explained “We were very pleased to receive this funding from CEC, since the Town Council has received a number of requests for village signage to be erected, particularly for Ettiley Heath.
We welcome residents’ comments on the sign designs.” Comments on the proposed signage should be sent to [email protected]
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Churches Together in SandbachChristmas Services 2015
Further details @www.sandbachchurches.org.uk
CatholicSt Winefride16th December7.00pm Parish Christmas Party20th December4.00pm Carols by Candlelight, followed by sherry and mince pies in the church hall24th December6.30pm Vigil Mass for the Nativity25th December9.00am Dawn Mass10.30am Daytime Mass (with children’s liturgy)
BaptistSandbach Baptist Church (at Sandbach Primary Academy)20th December 10:30am Morning Worship 4:00pm All Age CarolService followed by mince pies25th December10:30am Christmas Day All Age Service
Methodist/Anglican The Church on Ettiley Heath20th December10.30am Carol Service2.30pm Kidz Praise Crib Service25th December9.30am Christmas Praise
AnglicanSt Peter, Elworth13th December10.30am Junior Church Nativity Service20th December4.30pm & 7.00pm Carol Service24th December4.00pm Crib Service11.00pm Christmas Communion25th December9.00am Holy Communion10.30am All Age ChristmasCommunion
AnglicanSt Mary, Sandbach20th December6.30pm Carol Service24th December4.00pm Crib & ChristingleService11.30pm Midnight Eucharist25th December8.00am Holy Communion10.00am Family Eucharist26th December10.00am St Stephen’s Day
St John, Sandbach Heath 6th December10.30am Toy Service (in St John’s School)11th December2.00pm Christingle20th December6.30pm Nine Lessons & Carols24th December3.00pm Crib Service11.30pm Holy Communion25th December10.30am Christmas Communion
Christ Church, Wheelock13th December10.30am Nine lessons and Carols4.30pm Lighting the Tree (service of remembrance for those who have died)20th December10.30am Christmas Family Communion24th December4.30pm Crib Service with puppets10.00pm Christmas Eve late night Communion25th December10.30am Matins
St Philip, Hassall Green13th December10.30am Christingle24th December6.30pm Nativity Service25th December10.30am Holy Communion3rd January10.30am Nine Lessons and Carols
MethodistWesley Avenue12th December3.30pm Messy Church at Sandbach Cricket Club, Hind Heath Road20th December6.30pm Candlelit Carols24th December8.00pm Christmas Eve Communion25th December10.30am Family Service
Sandbach Heath20th December10.45am Carol Service
Wheelock28th November11.00am-2.00pm Christmas Fair5th December11am-1pm Carol Singing at Wheelock Hall Farm for Action for Children6th December10.30am Christmas Gift Service when good toys and gifts are received for the work of ‘Arch’ 20th December3.30pm Carol and Nativity Service 25th December9.30am Family Service
Elworth20th December4.00pm Carol Service25th December10.30am Christmas Day Service
To us a child is born - Jesus, the Son of God
