Sandbach Mayor’s Diary – April 2026

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 concert performed jointly by the Winterley Methodist Brass Band and the Brereton Hand Bell Ringers. Both groups are incredibly talented, and the bell ringers in particular are inviting new members. So if you’d like to give it a try, they meet at Ettiley Heath Community Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday nights.

It was my privilege to attend the Crewe Civic Service held by Crewe Mayor Sally Graham, who ensured that the service included as many groups as possible from the vibrant and diverse Crewe community. We had prayers in many different languages and everyone was made to feel welcome and included. Very good for the heart!

Finally, I’d like to tell you about an upcoming event on 29 April at the Rugby Club. Cheshire East Council have arranged a Women’s Health Roadshow covering many aspects of women’s health, including free health checks, menopause advice, cancer screening, sexual health advice, pelvic floor health, domestic violence support, wellness support, and updates on the progress of the new Leighton Hospital. I would encourage you to consider attending this event, which runs from 1pm to 6pm at the Rugby Club.

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