MP and Mayor enjoy a Spooky Saturday on the street

Local MP David Rutley joined local residents in the Silk Quarter on Saturday, as Mill Street was transformed into a Halloween treat, for its “Spooky Saturday” event.

The event, which helped to promote local businesses in the Silk Quarter, was getting people into the Halloween spirit with a range of activities during the day. Events for all ages, such as face painting, Cheshire Police showing how fingerprinting works, and of course, the fancy dress competition, were held along Mill Street. Vibrant community group “ArtSpace” was also a key contributor to the day, as its members created a ‘Graveyard’ in the street, and put on a well-received drumming display.

The event, which was the first being held in the Silk Quarter, was organised by local business owners, including David Reading, of Cheshire Gap delicatessen, and Bev Dooley, from Dooley Audio Visual. Diane Smith, Town Centres Manager at Cheshire East Council, was also part of the organising team, with the Council providing the majority of the event funding.  It is estimated that over 1,000 people attended the successful event during the day.

David Rutley and Janet Jackson judged the fancy dress competition and selected the best window display.

Speaking after the event, David Reading said, “The idea originally was to create a local awareness for the Silk area and the fantastic mix of independent and group businesses in this part of town. The day has gone even better than I expected”.

David Rutley added, “This was an important day for the Silk Quarter, so I am delighted that so many people came out to support the event. It was great fun to help judge the fancy dress competition, and I congratulate everyone who helped to put together such a great event.”