Friends of Congleton Park
Congleton Park Information
- Congleton Park History
- Facilities in Congleton Park
- Park Events 2020
- Past Park Events
- Green Flag Awards
- Directions to Congleton Park
- Useful Links
Green Flag Award
2008 - 2019
Mayor Denis Murphy with some of the Team, proudly holding the Green Flag award.
Runners running around the Park for Sport Relief.
Bonfire in Congleton Park.
Fireworks in Congleton Park.
Fireworks in Congleton Park.
Children enjoying climbing activity in Congleton Park.
Public enjoyment of Jubilee celebrations in the Park 2013.
Making the Most of New Facilities added 2014.
Testing the New Zip-Wire to Ensure it is Safe for our Children??
Town Wood Wildlife.
Town Wood Blackbird.
Town Wood Blackbird.
Volunteers at Work.
More Volunteer at Work.
Bluebells in Town Wood.
Totem Pole Etchings.
Autumn in the Park
Jubilee Gardens
Winter in the Park
Congleton Park Events Planned for 2020
Events Calendar 2020 Congleton Park
Due to the Corona virus all events in the Park are cancelled on the instructions of Cheshire East Council.
Access to Congleton Park Play Area is prohibited until further notice.
We hope to provide the events you all love in 2021.
Congleton Park Events Planned for 2019
Events Calendar 2019 Congleton Park
April Events in Congleton Park
Friday 26th April 2019 in Congleton Town Hall
Soul & Motown: 7.30pm - Late
Note that this event takes place in Congleton Town Hall.
Sunday 28th April 2019
Triathlon: 12.30pm
May Events in Congleton Park
Sunday 12th May 2019
Siemens Run Through the Park: 11.00am
This event runs through the Park for the first time - will it become a regular fixture?
June Events in Congleton Park
Sunday 2nd June 2019
Panatonic Steel Orchestra: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Sunday 9th June 2019
Cry Baby & the Hootchi Cootchi Band: 4.30pm - 6.30pm
We welcome this great band for the first time.
Sunday 9th June 2019
Cry Baby & the Hootchi Cootchi Band: 4.30pm - 6.30pm
We welcome this great band for the first time.
Tuesday 11th June 2019
Teddy Bears Picnic: 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Another popular event this is now a firm favourite with local residents and many from further afield; if you haven't been, you are seriously missing out, come and join us!
Sunday 16th June 2019
Brass on the Grass: 1.30pm - 5.30pm
This event has proved to be hugely popular the last few years, and is now a firm favourite with local residents and many from further afield; if you haven't been, you are seriously missing out, come and join us!
Sunday 23rd June 2019
Audley Silver Band: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Another of our regular attractions in recent years as they are so popular with Congleton people, and residents of nearby towns who travel especially to see them!
July Events in Congleton Park
Sunday 7th July 2019
Lions Youth Brass Band: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Sunday 14th July 2019
Barnton Silver Band: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
We welcome this great Silver Band for the first time.
Sunday 21st July 2019
The Friday Night Band: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
We welcome this great band for the first time.
Sunday 28th July 2019
Rode Hall Brass Band: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Another of our regular attractions in recent years as they are so popular with Congleton people, and residents of nearby towns who travel especially to see them!
August Events in Congleton Park
August / September Weekends 2019
Congleton Youth in Bloom Back to Back Gardens: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Held in the Community Polytunnel opposite the Allotment
every Saturday & Sunday.
Sunday 4th August 2019
The Encores 50's & 60's Band: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
NEW to Congleton Park in 2018, they went down a Storm, so we brought them back again this year! The Encores are playing music from the best era ever?? - comments welcome on our FB Page - Click Here.
Sunday 11th August 2019
Pastry Shoes: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
18th August 2019
Poynton RBL Band: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
September Events in Congleton Park
September Date TBA 2019
Children's Treasure Hunt: 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Sunday 8th September 2019
Lions Duck Race: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
November Events in Congleton Park
Saturday 2nd November 2019
Rotary Bonfire: 5.00pm - 9.00pm
This has now become a regular annual event thanks to our magnificent Rotary Club, who do lot's of good works throughout the year; thank you on behalf of the Friends of Congleton Park for all your support.
FoCP Volunteers Manning our Stand at Brass on the Grass June 2016
FoCP members are here again! Above you can see our Chair, Cheshire East Councillor Glen Williams and Congleton MP, Mrs Fiona Bruce offering her support as usual.
Here are a few other pictures from the day:
Our Magnificent Volunteers at Work Cleaning the Landing Stage
Some of our brilliant volunteers clearing the landing stage adjacent to the river Dane of weeds and vegetation, late May and Early June. Can you help us with things of this nature to keep our Park looking good? The Friends welcome new members, and new ideas, and will encourage you to get actively involved. Want to Get Involved / Join Us More Info...
Brass on the Grass Live in Congleton Park June 2015
Above are the British Legion doing sterling work supporting our Armed Services past and present, and a few of the hundreds who enjoyed the sunshine and the music.
Below are the Rode Hall Silver Band, and the Salt City Jazz men; view of the people seated and enjoying the music; Friends of Congleton Park Gazebo.
Our other magnificent bands providing great entertainment on the day were the Macclesfield Silk Band, Bear Town Ukelele and No Strings Saxaphone Group. Special thanks to our Master of Ceremonies Mr David McCaddon.
Most years we are involved to a greater or lesser degree with events in the Park. Family fun days with a variety of attractions for all ages are often seen during Summer months. We also like to see local young talent encouraged, for example local bands playing their music to a live audience.
If you are local and would like to showcase your talents, please contact us by email in the first instance; we may be able to help, we may not, but will do our best.
FoCP Volunteers Manning our Stand at Brass on the Grass 2015
Some of our magnificent team manning our stand at Brass on the Grass; loads of soft drinks, tea and coffee for the public to purchase to help FoCP raise funds to continue our 'Good Works' !
If you can help us, or want to get involved, please use the email address below - we need you!
Family Fun Days & Live Music Congleton Park 2013
Most years we are involved to a greater or lesser degree with events in the Park. Family fun days with a variety of attractions for all ages are often seen during Summer months. We also like to see local young talent encouraged, for example local bands playing their music to a live audience.
FoCP Volunteers Manning our Stand in 2013
Two of our magnificent team manning our stand at Park Live; loads of goodies for the public to purchase to help FoCP raise funds to continue our 'Good Works' !