Linking business & community in Sandbach

By Cllr Sam Corcoran, Sandbach Mayor The Sandbach Remembrance Sunday Service will be held in town on Sunday 8th November to honour the people who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Organised by the Sandbach branch of the Royal British Legion, the Parade will commence from Sandbach Boys’ School at 10.20am and will then proceed through the town, stopping at the War Memorial for the laying of wreaths and a short service. After the two minutes’ silence, the procession w

By Les Newbigging Artificial Intelligence (AI) might seem like a recent invention, but the truth is that most of us have been using it for years without really thinking about it. When your phone predicts the next word as you type a message, that’s AI. When Amazon suggests products you might like to buy, that’s AI. When Spotify recommends music based on your listening habits, that’s AI too. For decades, AI has quietly worked behind the scenes, analysing information and making

By Cllr Sam Corcoran, Sandbach Mayor The fruit and veg stall on Sandbach Market has been run by the Tinsley family for 80 years, but they will be retiring soon and Thursday 15 October will be their last day in Sandbach. I remember when I first moved to Sandbach 26 years ago the market filled The Commons car park and people would come from neighbouring towns to visit. Markets have been in decline across the country and many have already closed completely. It would be a shame i

By Sandbach Woodland & Wildlife Group Along the southern perimeter of Sandbach and easily accessible from the town centre is a wonderland of woodland walks, water, wildlife and open space covering over 30 acres. These areas, although distinct in themselves, are linear in character and connect to one another, creating a precious wildlife corridor. At one end the path network begins at the canal bridge in Wheelock and leads to Arclid Brook. It passes under Dancing Bridge to the

By Cllr Sam Corcoran, Sandbach Mayor The Sandbach Woodland & Wildlife Group has transformed access to green spaces in Sandbach over the last decade, with new footpaths alongside the Old Mill Road bypass and through Brook Wood. It is amazing how peaceful these walks are, despite being so close to Sandbach town centre. The working groups are a great way to enjoy being out in nature, meet new people and get some physical exercise whether that’s pulling up invasive Himalayan bals

By Cllr Sam Corcoran, Sandbach Mayor Sandbach is a beautiful place. It has the truly historic Saxon Crosses (1,000 years old) in the cobbled market square, lovely parks and play areas, listed buildings, churches and paths constructed by the Sandbach Woodland & Wildlife Group. The SWWG has made a huge difference to Sandbach with some wonderful walks alongside the Arclid Brook. It is amazing how peaceful these walks are, despite being so close to Sandbach town centre. The worki

On 12th September, at Kings Lock in Middlewich, we’re holding an all day music festival called Something to Say, in memory of our friend Dave Speakman. I wanted to write this personally, because I think the best way to explain why this event matters is to tell you a bit about who Dave was. Dave was a guitar teacher at Middlewich High School, Sandbach Girls School and St Ambrose Grammar School, as well as teaching a long list of private students. He was also a professional mus

By Cllr Sam Corcoran, Sandbach Mayor I am honoured and delighted to be Mayor of Sandbach for 2026/27. My heartfelt thanks to my predecessor John Arnold, who has been an excellent, friendly and hardworking Mayor. Sandbach is a fantastic town with amazing community spirit. So many people dedicate their time and energy to working for the town – it is a community of communities. Over the next year I intend to recognize, thank and support many of those people helping others throug

Sandbach RUFC is proud to be hosting LooseHeadz’ latest ambitious world record attempt this July, as players take on an extraordinary challenge: more than 24 hours of continuous rugby sevens, all in support of mental health in rugby. The event, 24/7s, will see two marathon matches, one men’s and one women’s, kick-off at 12pm on Friday 24 July and continue through the night until after 12pm on Saturday 25 July. The aim is to go beyond the current Guinness World Record of 24 ho

By Cllr John Arnold, Sandbach Mayor On May 20th my 1 year term as Mayor comes to an end and what a year this has been! Being the mayor is a truly unique experience. There’s much more to it than simply attending events wearing the chain. There are many little jobs and questions that come to the mayor such as signing off weekly payments or auditing payroll. It’s also a leadership role - chairing council meetings and attempting to point that unruly lot in the same direction so t

Women’s and girls’ rugby is setting new milestones each week, and this was evident on Sunday 3rd May when over 100 players gathered at Bradwall Road, home of Sandbach RUFC, for the Sandbach Women’s and Girls’ rugby festival. Players representing clubs from Sandbach RUFC, Congleton RUFC, Burley RUFC, Winnington Park RFC, Ashbourne RUFC, Stoke-on-Trent RFC, Broughton Park FC, Firwood Waterloo RFC, Glossop RUFC, Macclesfield RUFC, Sirens Women and Bury RUFC took part. There were

By Katy O’Regan May is, without question, my favourite time of year. There’s a quiet shift that happens, the sky softens into clearer blues, the days stretch a little longer, and the warmth feels gentle rather than overwhelming. It’s the kind of warmth that lifts your mood without asking too much in return. After the stillness of winter, everything begins to feel alive again. For me, it really begins in April, when blossom first appears on the trees. That moment always makes

By Cllr John Arnold, Sandbach Mayor After the post-Christmas lull, mayoral duties have ramped up again. This month I attended an RBL Poppy Appeal awards evening, as well as an event about the amazing services that will be offered by the new Crewe Youth Hub and how Hear Her Voice in Crewe has contributed to that project. It looks like it will be an incredibly exciting place with lots to offer the young people of Crewe and the surrounding towns. I also attended a beautiful conc

Debut novel that will make you laugh, cry, and feel everything in between Some novels grip you with plot twists; others win you over with heart. Fractured Healer, the fiction debut from Congleton physiotherapist and author Dr. Chris Norris, somehow manages both—while also slipping in moments of warmth and humour that catch you pleasantly off guard. Released in July 2025, this contemporary drama blends medical insight, emotional depth, and a surprising amount of lightness, mak

By Cllr John Arnold, Sandbach Mayor Happy New Year! To start 2026, I want to share the exciting plans we have for the year ahead. Our Community and Events committee recently met to discuss a 2026 calendar that is more packed than ever. Town Council Highlights We are determined to bring back the world class Foden’s Band for our Party in the Park this year. We have had some bad luck with the weather in recent years, so we are currently looking for a summer date with a better fo

Join us on Tuesday evenings in Middlewich If you want to try something new and love music why not have a go at hand bell ringing? You do not have to be a musician or to have any musical knowledge to experience the thrill of making music with hand bells since the music is marked up to make it easy to follow. However, it helps if you can count to four, six, and occasionally even up to nine! Sometimes this proves more challenging than you might expect and practices are always pu