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Brass on the Grass
Congleton Park 2014
Rode Hall Silver Band.
Beartown U3A Ukelele Group.
Macclesfield Silk Brass
Cant't Sing Choir
Oh Yes They Can!
Cant't Sing Choir Again
Oh Yes, Definitely Can!
Jubilee Celebrations 2013
Public enjoyment of Jubilee celebrations in the Park 2013.
Children Climbing Activity in the Park 2013.
Sports Relief in Congleton Park 2012
Runners running around the Park for Sport Relief..
Bonfire in Congleton Park.
Fireworks in Congleton Park.
Fireworks in Congleton Park.
Fireworks in Congleton Park.
Children enjoying climbing activity in Congleton Park.
Bear Sculpture
at bottom of Town Wood
Daffodils in the Park Spring 2007
Daffodils in the Park Spring 2007
Daffodils in the Park Spring 2007
Bluebells in Town Wood
Totem Pole Etchings
Band Concert
The Drinking Fountain when it was situated by the old tennis courts
Viewing Area from the Cannons Town Wood Emplacement
Children Playing on the Old Russian Cannon in Town Wood
Beautiful Floral Display Jubilee Gardens August 2013
Totem Pole Etchings August 2013
Pictoral Meadow August 2013 with a series of Beech Trees Plantings
Totem Pole Etchings August 2013
Town Wood Blackbird.
Volunteers at Work.
FoCP Feather Banner.
Bluebells in Town Wood.
Children's Play Area.
Making the Most of New Facilities added 2014.
Testing the New Zip-Wire to Ensure it is Safe for our Children??
Hold Events in the Park, this is The Can't Sing Choir - Oh Yes They Can!
Town Wood Blackbird.
Town Wood Blackbird.
Our Aging Bear Sculpture.
Our earliest picture of Congleton Park c.1887.
Daffodils in the Park Spring 2007
Town Wood Wildlife.
Town Wood Blackbird.
Jay in Town Wood.
Bluebells in Town Wood
Drinking Fountain 2013
Totem Pole Etchings August 2013
Totem Pole Etchings.
Some of our Magnificent Volunteers at work in Town Wood.
Gosh, looks like our Town Wood workers are on lunch break!
One of the completed paths in
Town Wood.
Bear Sculpture about to be installed at the bottom of Town Wood.
Making the Most of New Facilities added 2014.
Testing the New Zip-Wire to Ensure it is Safe for our Children??
Jubilee Gardens.
Autumn in the Park
Jubilee Gardens
Winter in the Park
Congleton Park Past Events
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.
Congleton Park Events Planned for 2018
Events Calendar 2018 Congleton Park
June Events in Congleton Park
Sunday 17th June 2018
Brass on the Grass: 1.30pm - 5.30pm
This event has proved to be hugely popular the last few years; if you haven't been, you are seriously missing out, come and join us!
Sunday 24th June 2018
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
Saturday 7th July 2018
Congleton Carnival & Procession, inc. Dog Show: 11.00am - 7.00pm
Sunday 8th July 2018
Lions Youth Brass Band: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Sunday 29th July 2018
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
Congleton Youth in Bloom Back to Back Gardens: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Held in the Community Polytunnel opposite the Allotment
every Saturday & Sunday.
Sunday 5th August 2018
U3A The Encores 50's & 60's Band: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
NEW to Congleton Park! U3A are playing music from the best era ever?? - comments welcome on our FB Page - Click Here.
Sunday 12th August 2018
Salt City Jazz Men: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Sunday 19th August 2018
Rode Hall Brass Band: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Sunday 19th August 2018
Rode Hall Brass Band: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
September Events in Congleton Park
Sunday 9th September 2018
Children's Treasure Hunt: 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Sunday 9th September 2018
Lions Duck Race: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
November Events in Congleton Park
Saturday 3rd November 2018
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.
Events Calendar 2017 Congleton Park
We have several events planned for June and November, some not yet confirmed, so it is worth checking back when you can, and we expect other events to be added too.
Friends of Congleton Park Volunteer Day - Date To Be Advised
We are having a volunteer day to generally clean the park and various items of furniture and equipment, litter pick etc.
We would be extremely grateful for any help you can give to keep your park in tip top condition. We start at 10.30am, so please let us know if you can help, and for how long; if you could give us an hour that would be much appreciated, longer is even better!
If you are able to help us, please Email the Secretary with your name and time you can spare. This will help us to organise our merry band to best effect.
Sunday 23rd April 2017
St Georges Day Triathlon - 1.00pm Start
Saturday 6th May
Promenade Theatre Group: 2.00pm Start
Tuesday 13th June 2017
Teddy Bears Picnic: 12.30 - 2.30pm
Sunday 18th June 2017
Brass on the Grass: 1.15 - 5.30pm
Saturday 1st July 2017
Cheshire East Community Volunteer Service Celebration - 2.00pm - 9.00pm
Saturday 1st July 2017
The Dog Show 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Sunday 9th July 2017
Lions Youth Brass Band: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Sunday 16th July 2017
Audley Brass Band: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Sunday 30th July 2017
Rode Hall Brass Band: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Sunday 13th August 2017
Salt City Jazz Men: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Sunday 20th August 2017
Rode Hall Brass Band: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Sunday 17th September 2017
LIons Duck Race: 2.00 - 4.00pm
Sunday 24th September 2017
Kemp Bi-Centenary Walk: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Saturday 4th November 2017
Rotary Bonfire Display: 5.00pm - 9.00pm
FoCP Volunteers Manning our Stand at Brass on the Grass June 2019
FoCP members are here again! Above you can see our Julie and Sarah helping out with our Information / Membership tent. These wonderful ladies never let us down and helped out with the many tasks at the end of the day.
Here are a few other pictures from the day:
The weather was not the best for the early part of the afternoon, but despite this you can see people had a marvellous time, thanks to all our magnificent bands.
Above you can see Vitalianos Ice Cream; truly delicious, it is worth coming just to savour their many different flavours. Above right, the superb Roberts Bakery Brass Band started off the afternoon for us and went down very well with the crowd.
Above left, we have Macclesfield Silk Brass Band, and there is nothing wrong with the picture, the rain was hammering down, but they played on regardless - the show must go on! Above right we have the amazing Biddulph Male Voice Choir who are a much-loved regular at Brass on the Grass and always wow the crowd with their vocals.
Above left is the Sandbach Youth Brass Band; how did they get to be so good while so young? And finally, they started so they will finish - Roberts Bakery Brass Band to round up a wonderful afternoon of music and vocals - a massive thank you to all our bands, and we look forward to seeing you all again next year.
Feedback after the event was 100% positive, so the final word for 2019 goes to the lady who said "I bloody well love brass bands, thank you"!!!
FoCP members working to keep our visitors supplied with tea, coffee, soft drinks, biscuits etc. in the Refreshments tent.
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!
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!
Past Events held in Congleton Park
FoCP Volunteers Manning our Stand at Ark in the Park August 2015
FoCP members are here again! Above you can see our Secretary, Alison Williams; our Chair, Cheshire East Councillor Glen Williams and our Treasurer Ken Williams - only two are related, can you work it out? You can email the Secretary, no prizes, but you will be 'mentioned in despatches' !
Here are a few other pictures from the day:
Ark in the Park was a teriffic fun day for dog lovers, with rosettes being awarded in a variety of classes, such as prettiest dog in Congleton (female of course), dog with the waggiest tail, most obedient and many more.
The show was hotsted very ably by David Bass from Oscars Pet Food, and above you can see some of the dog owners waiting for the decision of the judge. Also present was the famous 'Dogfather' Vic Barlow, who demonstrated with his dogs, and offerred superb advice for owners.
FoCP Stand at Brass on the Grass in 2014
Do brass bands have a weather God? Well maybe! This was a fantastic event, with several hundred people of all ages enjoying great music and lovely weather; the day before and the day after saw torrential rain!
The event was organised by Friends of Congleton Park in conjunction with Congleton Town Council, Cheshire East Council and Cheshire Borders Independent.
Ken Williams from the Friends said; “We want to give Congleton a lovely afternoon of music and have booked some great local brass bands. Macclesfield's Silk Brass Band and Rode Hall Silver Band will be performing along with The Can’t Sing Choir, U3A Ukulele Group and Salt City Jazz Men. A super-line up to grace any music event!” .........Read more, download a single page pdf.
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' !
In 2011 Congleton RUFC players became World Record Holders!
In 2011 Congleton RUFC players became the World record holders for the longest match. The match between the Mali Lions and Congleton Bears played for 24 hours, 30 minutes and 6 seconds with the score Lions on 889, Bears 715. The match was supported by a team of volunteers, with Congleton Cycling Club amongst them assisting with the timing.
The match was held in Congleton Park playing field.
It's A Knockout in Congleton Park
Live Music in the Park Bandstand Brass Band & Jazz Concert
Above is the famous Congleton Park Bandstand, which has seen many bands providing different types of music since before the First World War.
The Bandstand was opened in 1914, and the World famous Fodens Brass Band took part in the opening celebrations in April of that year.