Churches & Religious

Religious events taking place in and around Macclesfield.

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Macclesfield Quakers
Unitarian Chapel, King Edward Street, Macclesfield

Macclesfield Quakers hold meetings twice a month.

You're invited to join us for Meeting for Worship at the beautiful King Edward Street Unitarian Chapel.

The Quaker Way is firmly based in the belief that everyone has equal access to the Divine.

Simple, silent group communion with the Divine - however it is thought of - is at the core of the British Quaker Way.

There is no service and no priest, just the willingness to directly experience the Sacred as a group, rather than through a mediated service or personal meditation.

During this simple yet rich worship, anyone may be deeply moved by the Spirit to speak, enriching the silence rather than interrupting it.

Meeting for Worship begins at 2.30pm for one hour, followed by refreshments and informal discussion.

The chapel provides a wheelchair ramp for access from the street, a loop system for the hearing impaired, and accessible toilet facilities. There is ample car parking across the road."

Quaker Meeting for worship is held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at the Unitarian Chapel on King Edward Street from 2.30-3.30pm.

Contact Jill Maguire on 01625 432437 or email artscps@talktalk.net
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Christmas events at Tatton
Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6SG
Tis’ soon the season to embrace the festive spirit and where better to celebrate Christmas than in the magical grounds of Tatton Park? Known for its family offering and festive traditions, they’ve pulled together a number of top events for this Christmas.

Father Christmas at the Farm

For the believers in all of us, visitors can meet Father Christmas and his reindeer, Prancer and Dancer. Music from choirs and brass bands accompany a children’s entertainer and storyteller and everyone can have a go at making their own magic reindeer feed. Tickets are available at £7.00 for adults and £6.50 for children (0-15) including a gift. No pre-booking necessary.

Farm dates and times:

Sat 1 and Sun 2 Dec – 11am until 4pm (last entry 3pm)

Sat 8and Sun 9Dec – 11am until 4pm (last entry 3pm)

Sat 15 and Sun 16Dec - 11am until 4pm (last entry 3pm)

Sat 22and Sun 23 Dec - 11am until 4pm (last entry 3pm)

The ‘Food Glorious Food’ Christmas Mansion

Enter a magical Christmas Mansion inspired by the theme of ‘Food Glorious Food’. Discover the impressive state rooms and servants quarters decorated to celebrate seasonal fayre: experience a traditional Egerton family feast in the dining room, follow the jelly sweet path as it twists through the gingerbread village and enjoy the scents of oranges and cinnamon in the scullery. Help the servants with their Christmas food preparations and don’t forget the ‘sprout spotting’ trail for little ones! Festive treats and music will accompany your visit.

Mansion prices, dates and times:

Adult £10, Children (ages 4-15) £6

Tuesday 27 Nov to Sun 2 Dec, 11am – 4pm (last entry 3pm)

Tuesday 4 Dec to Sun 9 Dec, 11am – 4pm (last entry 3pm)*

Fri 14 Dec to Sun 16 Dec, 11am – 4pm (last entry 3pm)

Fri 21 Dec to Sat 22 Dec, 11am – 4pm (last entry 3pm)

Sun 23 Dec, 1pm – 4pm (last entry 3.30pm

*Fri 7 Dec 11am – 6pm (last entry 5.30pm)

Festive Friday – Friday 7 December

Join other revellers for a jam-packed day of festivities, shopping and food! Pick up those last minute gifts in Tatton's popular Christmas Gift Fair, light Father Christmas' route with lanterns as he pays a special visit to the Stableyard and don't forget to bring your Christmas list to put in the special Santa post box!

Tatton's Food Glorious Food Mansion, specialty shops and restaurants are all open later than normal - finish off your evening with a winter warming dish or a festive afternoon tea with fizz!

Festive Friday times:

Gift Fair 11.30am – 6pm
Lantern Parade 6pm onwards
Mansion 11am – 6pm (last entry 5.30pm)

Stableyard shops and restaurants 10am – 7.30pm

Christmas Gift Fair Weekend

With over 40 stalls in the atmospheric Tenant’s Hall, the popular shopping fair offers a wide range of unique gift ideas, food and drinks – perfect for those last minute presents! Free entry.

Gift fair dates and times:

Fri 7 Dec, 11:30am – 6pm

Sat 8 Dec and Sun 9 Dec, 10am – 4pm

Northern Chamber Orchestra – Fri 14 Dec, 7pm

This year the nationally acclaimed NCO will delight audiences with a mixture of popular classical music and festive favourites for all the family to enjoy! A visit to the ‘Food Glorious Food’ Christmas Mansion and refreshments before the evening performance is included. Visit www.ncorch.co.uk for tickets, or call 0161 247 2220.

Macclesfield Male Voice Choir – Sat 15 Dec, 7pm

Presenting a programme of well-known male voice numbers and Christmas classics, the fabulous Macclesfield Male Voice Choir return to Tatton Park by popular demand. Included in the ticket is a visit to the ‘Food Glorious Food’ Christmas Mansion and refreshments prior to this evening concert. Visit www.tattonpark.org.uk/events for tickets.

Christmas Carols in the Stableyard – Sun 23 Dec, 3-4pm

Sing-a-long to your favourite carols with the brilliant King Edwards concert band and choir. Pick up last minute gifts and enjoy warming winter food and drink in the Stableyard. For a truly magical Christmas experience visit the Farm and Mansion first to complete the festive fun.
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Deck the halls with the National Trust this Christmas
If you’re looking for somewhere special to escape the high street crowds this Christmas, look no further than the National Trust.

See historic houses decked out for the season in the style of centuries gone by, or stroll through frosty winter gardens covered in sparkling lights.

For or something a bit different this year, check out the Regency-inspired celebrations at Lyme, or head to Dunham Massey’s amazing illuminated garden. After that, warm yourself with the knowledge that each magical day out supports the National Trust’s work as a charity looking after special places for future generations to enjoy.

Here are the National Trust’s pick of the best places to feel festive in the North West this year:

Christmas illuminations at Dunham Massey ©National Trust Images/Mike King

Dunham Massey

Festive lights in the night
Until 30 December, see website for times.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Dunham Massey, and the gardens are all aglow with light. This is the second year of Dunham’s biggest and brightest festive event, and there are plenty of new surprises in store. Follow the sparkling path as it winds through the woods to see the canopy illuminated with shards of light and hung with snowflakes and sparkling baubles – not to mention the spectacular water feature finale. Afterwards warm up with your favourite winter tipple, or enjoy some toasted marshmallows around one of the fire pits while the aroma of roasted chestnuts fills the air.

Price: Adult £16.50, child aged 5–16 £10 (under 5s free), family (2 adults & 2 children) £50. Additional charge for refreshments. Booking essential via the website.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunham-massey

The house illuminated for Christmas at Dunham Massey ©National Trust Images/Mike King

Lyme

A Regency Christmas
Friday–Monday until 24 December, 11am–3pm

If you think a month of festivities at Christmas is a modern phenomenon, think again.

During the Regency, the season was celebrated over six weeks of revelry and parties. Experience a Regency style Christmas, with each room of the house setting the scene for a different celebration. From Stir Up Sunday and St. Nicholas Day all the way through to Twelfth Night, get in the festive spirit with dancing, singing and decorations.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lyme

Family visitors at Speke Hall, Liverpool, at Christmas ©National Trust Images/Mike King

Speke Hall

Decking the hall – Victorian style
Until 9 December, see website for times and dates

Step back in time to experience the sights, sounds and smells of a Victorian Christmas with carols, sugar mice making, Christmas trails and traditional decorations. Head to the weekend market and pick up the perfect gift with a chance to join the tinsel toddle or bring your four-legged friend for the rudog dash.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/speke-hall

Little Moreton Hall

Tudor traditions
8–16 December

Start your visit with a warm spiced drink and ginger biscuit while you explore the dazzling Yuletide decorations. At the weekends, the Great Hall will come to life with live music, choir singing, storytelling and jesters, a fitting way to honour the grandeur of a Tudor Christmas.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/little-moreton-hall

Visitors exploring the garden in winter at Quarry Bank Mill ©National Trust Images/Mike King

Quarry Bank

Once upon a winter’s day…
Until 6 January

Get lost in traditional stories at Quarry Bank this Christmas. Explore the mill, gardens and houses to re-discover festive classics such as A Christmas Carol, The Nutcracker and The Snow Queen, or head to the Apprentice House for a special Christmas tour. Afterwards, cosy up in the mill and garden cafés with a hearty stew or warming hot chocolate or indulge in all your festive favourites, from mince pies to gingerbread men.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/quarry-bank

Rufford Old Hall

Start a new festive tradition
Until 16 December, see website for times and dates

Soak up the atmosphere in the Tudor Great Hall and listen to live music, join in with carol singing or put on your dancing shoes and join Regency Rejigged for lively Victorian dances. You can also learn how Rufford’s decorations are made at a special workshop, with a guided tour of the house and festive lunch to get inspiration before making your own wreath to take home.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rufford-old-hall

Tatton Park

Food, glorious food
Until 23 December, see website for times and dates

Enter the magical Christmas Mansion, decorated with fresh foliage and colourful decorations inspired by the theme 'Food Glorious Food'. Special lighting and seasonal music adds to the festive atmosphere as you work your way through enchanting rooms - from the grandeur of the state rooms through to the servants' quarters. There's even a special festive treat awaiting you at the end.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tatton-park

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without presents for loved ones and National Trust gifts are packed with feel-good appeal. Pick up the perfect gift for foodies such as Bucks Fizz marmalade, exclusive to the National Trust, or the Book of Scones for the bakers in your life. Give a gift for nature too with a nesting pocket, made from natural fibres so each one is as unique as the person it’s for. 100% of the profits from every sale in the shops help the Trust look after the special places in its care, for ever, for everyone and for many more Christmases to come.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/north-west