Environment

  • Arley Garden Festival

    By on May 19, 2016

    Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th June 2016 Spectacular floral displays, plant nurseries and garden accessories, gardening question and answer sessions as well as garden tours lead...

  • Be amazed by Deer and Science at Tatton

    By on May 19, 2016

    Go along to Tatton Park this half term and bank holiday weekend and delve into the fascinating scientific legacy of the park as the Tatton...

  • New look for Cheshire’s police officers

    By on May 19, 2016

    Bobbies on the beat in Cheshire will soon have a new look.  Hard caps are being introduced following successful trials in Northwich and Chester. The...

  • Stephen’s 1,000 mile charity trek

    By on May 19, 2016

    When Macclesfield resident Stephen Fox, 68, was diagnosed with Barrett’s Oesophagus, he decided to help raise awareness of a disease that few people have heard of but may afflict a million people...

  • Have an extra messy half-term at Dunham Massey

    By on May 18, 2016

    Image above: Get extra messy with fun family activities this May half term at Dunham Massey ©National Trust Images / Paul Harris Visitors to Dunham...

  • Fell race began and ended at brewery

    By on May 17, 2016

    Bollington played host to the annual 3 Peaks Fell Race, with a record number of runners and attendees. Organised by race director, Andy Skelhorn, in...

  • The history of Alderley Park

    By on May 16, 2016

    Alderley Park Discovered – written by local author Dr George B. Hill – charts the history of Alderley Park from its early beginnings in the Domesday...

  •  Furniture of the future at Tudor Hall  

    By on May 13, 2016

    Exhibition at Little Moreton Hall until 17 July A revolutionary new type of furniture is featured in an exhibition at historic Little Moreton Hall, near...

  • It’s going to be a Phono+Graphic Barnaby

    By on May 12, 2016

    Phono+Graphic: Discover the other artists behind the music as record sleeves – including Bowie and Hendrix – designed by comic artists are exhibited for Barnaby...

  • Kate Bellis – Peak District photographer

    By on May 11, 2016

    The daily experiences of local communities, farming and family life in the Derbyshire hills are in the spotlight of the latest photography exhibition to come...

  • Peak District chief blazes charity cycle trail

    By on May 11, 2016

    Peak District National Park chief executive Sarah Fowler is tackling the Eroica Britannia cycle challenge to help more people enjoy the National Park’s trails. Sarah...

  • Another brick in the wall

    By on May 10, 2016

    Wake up Macc have contacted us regarding a couple of issues of interest. Cheshire East are consulting on design guidelines for residential developments. The council has prepared...

  • Something needs to be done about our town centre

    By on May 9, 2016

    I’ve been trying to come up with ways of helping struggling independents on the nation’s declining high streets. Out of town shopping has become successful...

  • Arley Hall Rhododendron Walks

    By on May 9, 2016

    Saturday 14th May & Sunday 22nd May 2016 – 11am.  £5 pp. With over 300 varieties of Rhododendrons, both species and hybrids, in the Grove...

  • Birding for beginners

    By on May 7, 2016

    Cheshire East Rangers are holding their second Birding for Beginners walk event next Tuesday. Take a leisurely morning walk around the footpaths of Langley and Macclesfield...

  • Makeover for Dunham Massey’s historic stables

    By on May 6, 2016

    Clip clop down to Dunham Massey on Saturday 14 May, 11am – 3pm, for the official opening of the stable buildings and a one off...

  • Is the end of the supermarket nigh?

    By on May 4, 2016

    There could be light at the end of the tunnel for Macclesfield town centre. Maybe (and hopefully) the days of large supermarkets dominating trade in...

  • £1m street enhancement scheme

    By on May 4, 2016

    Cheshire East Council has plans to give Macclesfield town centre a £1m makeover that reinforces Macclesfield’s unique identity. Cheshire East say “This represents a further phase in...

  • Cheshire’s primary schools can curry flavour

    By on May 3, 2016

      The #GROWYOUROWNCURRY campaign is looking for Cheshire primary schools to organise gardening clubs aimed at encouraging their pupils to grow curry ingredients from seed! This activity can...

  • The best show on Cheshire’s earth

    By on May 3, 2016

    The best show on Cheshire’s earth – The Royal Cheshire Show 2016 Tickets now on sale: Adult £16.00 in advance; £18.00 on the gate Children...