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  • 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...

  • The Les Mills Experience heading for town

    By on May 19, 2016

    This weekend (Saturday 21st May) sees an exciting group fitness launch at Macclesfield Leisure Centre. The Les Mills Experience will be coming to town – and already over...

  • Beer Festival sponsors raised a glass

    By on May 19, 2016

    Above: (Left to right) Ben Mason (Holden & Prescott), Jo Unwin & Victoria Bury (SAS Daniels), Martyn Holden (Holden & Prescott). Sponsors of the recent...

  • MP pushes the boat out

    By on May 19, 2016

    Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, visited Redesmere Sailing Club on Saturday 14th May to see the recently upgraded facilities and to congratulate the Club on its...

  • Macclesfield’s biggest ever family theatre show – The Astronomer’s Story

    By on May 19, 2016

    This year’s Barnaby Festival will give Macclesfield its biggest ever theatre performance, and a world premiere; The Astronomer’s Story is set to attract an audience...

  • 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...

  • Local law firm home to Cheshire’s oldest unclaimed Will?

    By on May 19, 2016

    Unclaimed Wills dating back over 120 years highlights the need for people to tell their loved ones that they have one in place Cheshire law...

  • Cracking down on dog fouling

    By on May 18, 2016

    Cheshire East Council is spearheading a cross-community initiative to improve the behaviour of irresponsible dog owners. The Council has set up a stall in Congleton...

  • Fun in the sun on the Moss

    By on May 18, 2016

    Residents of the Moss Estate were treated to a street party at Sanders Square as part of the launch of a programme called ‘Delivering Differently...

  • 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...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    By on May 17, 2016

    Heritage Centre
, Roe Street
, Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Tuesday 17 May to Thursday 2 June Tuesday 17 May Florence Foster Jenkins (PG) 5.00 Captain...

  • 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...

  • MP praises work of Recovery College

    By on May 17, 2016

    Macclesfield’s MP, David Rutley, praised the work of the local Recovery College during a recent visit. The college seeks to support people with mental health challenges....

  • New Police & Crime Commissioner gets down to business

    By on May 16, 2016

    Cheshire’s new Police and Crime Commissioner has spent his first days in office on a whirlwind tour of frontline policing. David Keane, who commenced 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...

  • ‘No’ not an option for Incubation Arts

    By on May 14, 2016

    For a number of years Incubation Arts (I.A.) have have been working tirelessly to secure funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to buy Charles Roe House....

  • Cheshire volunteer Police Cadet of the year

    By on May 13, 2016

    Leah Foote, 17, has been awarded the prestigious Cheshire Volunteer Police Cadet of the Year award. Leah was surprised and delighted when she was presented with...

  • The Ideal Home Show is back in Manchester

    By on May 13, 2016

    We’ve got a great offer for readers of ilovemacc – three pairs of complimentary tickets to The Ideal Home Show. Sponsored by Express Bi-folding Doors, the Ideal...