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PREPARATIONS are in top gear for this year’s Sandbach Transport Festival. The annual event, celebrating the town’s transport heritage, comes to town on the weekend of April 18/19. Despite the lack of the traditional parade through the town, which has been cancelled because of traffic issues, organisers are determined to make the festival one to remember. Highlights include the classic car display on the Saturday on the Common, featuring a collection of unique and specialist cars. The Best Car Awards will be
held at noon that day. On Sunday on the Common organisers will be hosting their own unique Vehicle Parade at 1pm, with viewing before and after. There will be a presentation for the Best in Category Awards at noon. Sandbach Fire Station will also be holding an open day on the Sunday as part of the event. Sandbach Park will host a string of attractions over the weekend, including birds of prey, ferret racing, a dog display, cheerleaders, crazy golf, Shetland ponies and more. The Market Square will become the stage for local
musicians over both days featuring artists such as Oli Ng, Blunderbuss Benefit, Phil Maddocks and Nick Bayes. Sandbach Round Table will again be providing a hog roast
and barbecue on both days. In the town’s Masonic Hall local artists will be staging an exhibition of their work. For more details visit www.sandbachtransportfestival.co.uk
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SANDBACH School staged three evenings of Dance and Physical Theatre last month. Around 150 students across the whole age range performed and amazed the audiences
with their professionalism and flair. Numbers included, a pirate dance, Fosse style jazz, ballet, hip hop and contemporary. (Pic by Alex Robinson, Year 11.)
@ironmongersally What makes a good folk club for visiting performers? Friendly host, varied music, good players - all in place at Sandbach last night.
@AmySNorman Another great track session with @SandbachStrider last night. But pyramid training HURTS! #sandbach #ukrunchat
@biggesttwitch Thanks to everyone at SECOS in Sandbach for such a warm welcome for our talk tonight on Finland & Norway, what a lovely audience!
@SbachAlsagerNPT Are you inrested in setting up a “Homewatch” in your area? then why not call in to the Sandbach Indoor Market & speak to local officers?
@JolieRebeccaKay Making me feel sick that I could get 2 bed house in sandbach for the price I’m gonna be paying for a room at Uni
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Have your saySANDBACH reisdents can now comment on the newly drafted Neighbourhood Development Plan for the town. Parish of Sandbach.People’s views will influence the final draft plan before a further consultation by the Local Planning Authority and subsequent independent examination. NDP Working Group chairman Ian Knowlson said: “This is a
key milestone in the process of making our plan and a significant amount of work has been undertaken by town councillors, community representatives and volunteers so far but there is still much more to do.” A copy of the draft plan can be viewed www.sandbachneighbourhoodplan.org.uk. People have until May 1 to make their submissions.
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SANDBACH Town Council is working to develop and expand the town’s monthly markets. To be held on the second Saturday of the month, the Sandbach Makers Market will be launching on April 11. Carolyn Lowe, organiser of Sandbach Farmers’ Market, said: “The Farmers’ Market was created to provide an interesting and welcoming event in the heart of the town. “During the last five years it has grown and evolved, most recently with the addition of the Artisan Market. “It is now time for it to develop again and I am delighted that the Makers’ Market have agreed to take the reins and bring their own special magic to Sandbach. “The advantage of working with the Makers’ Market is that they draw customers from a wide area, which in turn attracts a greater variety of traders, thus providing a much better market for Sandbach residents.” Victoria Jackson, event
manager for the Makers Market, said: “We pride ourselves in delivering delightful specialist events with many award winning local producers of unique goods that compliment rather than compete with the permanent retail offering. “The aim of our events is to ensure we create a monthly happening, that is enjoyable and a must in the diary, consequently bringing the community together, helping to create a sense of place and increasing footfall for the local businesses. “We will work hard to protect the relationships that have been forged over the last five years of the Sandbach Farmers’ Market, protecting the relationships with the regular stall holders, community groups and performers.” The monthly Sandbach Makers Market will showcase award winning local food, drink, art and craft producers and artisans, as well as music, performance, cookery demonstrations and activities.
SANDBACH School students and staff took part in Red Nose Day with a range of fun activities. They received a donation from Roberts Bakery of Red Nose cookies, which they sold to raise more money. The school also ran a red-themed non-uniform day to raise cash for the appeal. The highlight of the day however was the very popular ‘Soak the Staff and Slime A
Senior Teacher’ event. Deputy head Stuart Dodds, assistant heads Neil Darling and Kevin Sykes, and head of Year 7 Mark Sanders, suffered the slime while other members of staff were soaked by the students all in a good cause. At the close of play the school raised just under £1,500 with some money still to come in. Pictured is Mr Dodds ‘enjoying’ the slime treatment.
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Fri/Sat Mar 27/28 - Sandbach SwimathonSandbach School, Friday 4pm to 9pm and Saturday from 10am to 5pmOrganised by the Rotary Club of Sandbach, proceeds to be split between various charitiesFor details Call Keith on 01270 762726
Sat Mar 28 - ConcertSt Peter’s Church, Elworth, 7.30pmA performance by theWinterley Methodist Brass BandTickets £7 adultsContact 01270 762213
Fri April 3 - Good Friday ServiceSandbach town centre, from 10.30amSandbach Churches Together Service including the Procession of the Cross on the ‘Walk of Witness’ to the Market Square
Tues - April 7 - Live MusicMarket Tavern, 8.45pmSandbach Folk Club presents singer Little RachFree entry
Tues Apr 7 - Blood Donors SessionSandbach Town Hall, 2pm - 4pm and 5.50pm - 7.30pmNo appointment necessary
Tues Apr 7 - Sandbach History SocietySandbach Library, 8pmTalk ‘The Story of the Shropshire Union Canal’ by Graham DoddTickets £3. Call 01270 760810
Fri Apr 10 - South East Cheshire Ornithological SocietyEttiley Heath Church Community Centre, 7.30pmMembers evening and AGMCall Derek Owen on 01270 650766
Sat Apr 11 - Sandbach Farmers and Sandbach Crosses MarketMarket Square, 9am - 1.30pmStalls available from Pete Turner on 01270 600820
Sat Apr 11 - Police SurgerySandbach Library 11am - 1pmA chance to talk to local PCSO Suzanne Green
Sun Apr 12 - Charity LunchBradwall Village HallCancer Research Luncheon organised by the Sandbach and District Local Committee
Tues Apr 14 - Film NightSandbach Town Hall, 7.30pm
Sandbach Community Cinema presents The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 2Tickets £5 adults
Sat Apr 18 - Live MusicSt Mary’s Church, 7pmSandbach Concert Series presents the Young Musician of the Year FinalTickets £8.50 adults, £3 childrenFor more details visit www.sandbach-concert-series.co.uk
Sat/Sun Apr 18/19 - Transport FestivalSandbach’s annual festival returns with events across the town over the weekendFor details visit www.sandbachtransportfestival.co.uk
Mon Apr 20 - Elworth Flower ClubBradwall Village Hall, 7.30pmDemonstration ‘Purely for Pleasure’ by Arthur McDonaldTickets £4.50. Call 01477 544166
Tues - April 21 - Live MusicMarket Tavern, 8.45pmSandbach Folk Club presents the Pelican BabiesFree entry
Thur Apr 23 - Live ConcertSandbach Town Hall, 7.30pmSt George’s Day concert by Fodens Band ending in a Last Night of the Proms set Visit www.fodensband.co.uk for more details
Tues Apr 28 - Blood Donors SessionSandbach Town Hall, 2pm - 4pm and 5.50pm - 7.30pmNo appointment necessary
Wed Apr 29 - Live Concert
St Mary’s Church, 7pmSandbach Concert Series presents the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet featuring a 30-minute spotlight on local young musicians and an art exhibitionTickets £8.50 adults, £3 children, on the door. Visit www.sandbach-concert-series.co.uk
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SANDBACH RUFC are eyeing a strong finish to what has been a successful season in the National One Midlands league.. The team almost spoiled the party for South Leicester in a hard fought contest away, eventually losing 36-22 to see their hosts become champions.
But the Bradwall Road boys are now looking to maximise points in their last four games of the season. On the loss, team manager Stuart Battersby, said: “Overall, given the circumstances Sandbach could be satisfied with their performance.
“Sam Sherratt made a brief cameo performance as a taster of perhaps more games in the front-row at this level. “Also huge thanks to Mike Potts who didn’t get on the park, but by stepping up at the last moment showed remarkable commitment to the club.”
Following a week off Sandbach face their final four games, all of which are targeted wins to complete a great first season for the new coaching team. Currently eighth in the table, Sandbach are at home to Burton on Saturday April 11.