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Mayor of Alsager, 3 Lawton Road, Alsager (2026)

05/10/2026

Saturday 03 October 2026 – One Worlds Festival at Alsager Civic

I was delighted to attend this celebration of the cultures, traditions and communities that enrich our town.

A highlight was the chance to travel the world without leaving Alsager. Visitors sampled food and learned about countries and cultures represented by local residents and groups, including India, Thailand and Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Japan, Germany and Lithuania. There was something to delight every palate and spark curiosity.

Each stall also offered insights into customs, traditions, histories and ways of life. It was inspiring to see people of all ages asking questions and appreciating the diversity that strengthens our community.

Local school and community choirs entertained visitors throughout the day, while families enjoyed craft activities and workshops, ensuring there was something for everyone.

The festival also highlighted sustainability and environmental responsibility, with visitors learning about eco-initiatives such as reducing plastic use and supporting local recycling schemes.

I was pleased to visit the ELF (Ethical Local Fairtrade) stall, which showed how Fairtrade and everyday choices can positively support producers and communities worldwide. Tools With A Mission (TWAM) also shared its work collecting and refurbishing unwanted DIY tools, garden tools and sewing machines before sending them to Africa to help people earn a living and build sustainable futures. To donate or volunteer, visit: https://www.twam.uk/

Events like the One World Festival remind us that, despite different backgrounds and experiences, we share much in common. They build friendships, understanding, kindness, respect and inclusion.

A huge thank you to Alsager Tangent, the organisers, volunteers, exhibitors, performers and community groups whose hard work made the festival such a success and created such a welcoming atmosphere.

As Mayor, meeting people from all walks of life and hearing their stories is one of the role’s greatest privileges. The One World Festival reflected what makes Alsager special: a welcoming, diverse community that comes together in friendship.

01/10/2026

Saturday 26th September 2026 – Chairman of Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, Cllr. Linda Malyon - Last Night of the Proms held at Ipstones Memorial Hall in support of The Royal British Legion

Following an invitation from the Chair of Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, Councillor Linda Malyon, I had the pleasure of attending a wonderful Last Night of the Proms concert at Ipstones Memorial Hall, a beautiful village setting which provided the perfect backdrop for what was a splendid evening from start to finish.
Guests were encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy while being entertained, creating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The event, held in support of the Royal British Legion, was a great success and a wonderful example of a community coming together for a worthy cause.

The entertainment was provided by the excellent Burbage Band from Buxton. Established in 1861 by local quarry owner Robert Broome and fellow industrialists, the band is one of the oldest brass bands in the world. Originally formed to teach music free of charge, provide a healthy and constructive pastime, promote community spirit and entertain local people, it continues to uphold those founding values today.

The concert featured all the hallmarks of a traditional Proms evening, with a wonderful mix of patriotic favourites, popular classics, film music, and audience sing-alongs. Highlights included Dolly Parton's 9 to 5, a Beatles medley and I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) by The Proclaimers, which had the audience singing along with great enthusiasm.

The evening concluded with a stirring Proms finale featuring Jerusalem, Rule, Britannia! and Land of Hope and Glory, accompanied by plenty of enthusiastic flag-waving and community spirit. It was a truly memorable evening and a real credit to everyone involved in organising such a fantastic event.

A big “Thank You” to all who made the evening possible and helped raise funds for the Royal British Legion.

30/09/2026

Alsager Health and Wellbeing Event - Saturday 26th September 2026

What a fantastic event!

When I arrived at the Civic, the main hall was buzzing with stalls and visitors exploring local information, advice, and support.

The event highlighted the many organisations supporting health and wellbeing in Alsager. Visitors enjoyed the Alsager Community Choir, a Tai Chi demonstration, and information on complementary therapies such as essential oils.

The Tai Chi demonstration showcased the work of the Alsager Parkinson's Support Group, which meets every Thursday at Alsager Civic Centre and offers gentle exercise, meditation, social connection, and peer support for people with Parkinson's and their carers.

I was pleased to visit the Alsager Library's stall and learn about its wide programme for all ages, including Baby Bounce and Rhyme Time, Chess Club, IT support, the Memory Café, and family activities. Its expanded Summer Reading Challenge also offered LEGO, craft and games clubs to keep children active and engaged.

The NHS Healthier Futures Team also shared updates on plans for the new Leighton Hospital, helping residents learn more and give views on this important local healthcare investment.

I also spoke with the Alsager Clean Team, the Stroke Survivors Support Group, the Alsager Community Support, the U3A, and the Alsager Carers Support Group, among many others. The photographs show the wide range of groups making a positive difference locally.

A memorable conversation was with the Royal British Legion, which is seeking volunteers for the upcoming Poppy Appeal. The Alsager Branch meets on the first Sunday of each month at 10.45am at Alsager Social Club, Longview Avenue. To help or join, contact [email protected].

What stood out most was the dedication of volunteers whose time, kindness and community spirit help make Alsager such a caring, supportive place to live.

Thank you to everyone who organised, supported, and attended this excellent event, a wonderful showcase of the services, activities and volunteers contributing so much to our community's wellbeing.

Councillor Pauline Hubbard
Mayor of Alsager

30/09/2026

Saturday 19th September – Mayor of Biddulph - Tour & Afternoon Tea at Biddulph Grange Gardens

Our Deputy Major Cllr Venables and his wife attended this event hosted by Biddulph Town Mayor Councillor Charlie Smith. It was a lovely event and along with other local town dignitaries they were treated to a private tour of the gardens where a guide explained the history and development of the gardens and its transformation began in the 1840s when James Bateman, a wealthy horticulturist set about creating an ambitious home and garden. He spent more than 20 years developing a unique series of themed “world gardens,” including China, Egypt, Italy, and a Scottish glen.

The property was later sold to Robert Heath, an industrialist whose family lived there for nearly 50 years. A major fire in 1896 destroyed much of the original Italianate house, which was rebuilt soon afterwards.

In 1923, Biddulph Grange became a children’s orthopaedic hospital, a role it continued for decades.

The National Trust acquired the gardens in 1988, beginning extensive restoration work. Today, Biddulph Grange is celebrated as a Grade I listed Victorian garden, restored to much of its original splendour and open for visitors where it remains today.

Mayor Smith was an excellent host, and the visit and afternoon tea was very much enjoyed.

14/09/2026

Sunday 13 September: Congleton Town Mayor’s Civic Service “An afternoon of words and music in celebration of public service”

This uplifting event was held in the Grand Hall at Congleton Town Hall, which provided a fitting and impressive setting for the occasion. The service offered an opportunity to recognise public service in all its forms, with particular emphasis on the volunteers whose dedication, generosity, and sense of purpose help to strengthen local communities. Throughout the afternoon, the theme of giving back was reflected in the words, music and shared commitments made by those taking part.

Congleton Choral Society performed “You Raise Me Up” and “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace”, both of which complemented the reflective and celebratory tone of the afternoon. Those attending also joined together in a rousing rendition of “Jerusalem, accompanied by Rode Hall Silver Band.

Several readings added depth and meaning to the service. These included “The Unheeded Heroes of Our Nation”, read by Congleton Deputy Mayor Cllr Robert Douglas; “In Praise of Volunteers”, read by Alsager Town Councillor Phil Williams; and “Service” by Edgar A. Guest, read by Congleton Mayor Suzy Firkin. Together, the readings highlighted the often quiet but vital contribution made by people who give their time and energy for the benefit of others. The key message of Guest’s poem is that true service is not measured by wealth or public recognition, but by the willingness to give time, effort, and oneself for the benefit of others.

For Alsager, the service offered a meaningful reminder of the strength found in a community built on generosity, dedication, and public service. It reminded me of the important role played by Alsager’s volunteers, civic leaders and residents who support their communities through quiet dedication and practical action and who willingly give their time and support to help our community to flourish.

10/08/2026

Friday 7th August 2026 –Winsford Town Mayor Disco Bingo Fund Raiser

I was delighted to be invited by the Mayor of Winsford, Pauline Fitzsimmons, to attend her fundraising Disco Bingo event at Meadow Bank Social Club. The occasion brought people together for an enjoyable evening of entertainment while supporting two important local causes. Funds raised during the event will go to the Buddy and Befriending Scheme and Hebden Green Specialist School. Both organisations provide valuable support within the community, making the evening not only entertaining but also especially worthwhile.

The atmosphere was lively from the outset, with plenty of dancing to well-known music from the 1980s. The main attraction was eight rounds of bingo, which kept everyone engaged throughout the evening and added a friendly sense of anticipation and competition. I came very close to winning and was left waiting for just one number, but unfortunately it never appeared. Guests were encouraged to embrace the 1980s theme by arriving in fancy dress, and many entered the spirit of the occasion with colourful, creative and nostalgic outfits. A prize was awarded for the best costume, adding another enjoyable element to the evening and giving everyone an extra reason to join in the fun.

The winning costume was a wonderfully colourful 1980s hip-hop ensemble, complete with a retro tracksuit, bucket hat, oversized gold medallion, sunglasses and a classic boombox radio-cassette player. Every detail captured the decade’s bold, playful style, making the outfit perfectly suited to the disco theme and a firm favourite among the guests. For those too young to remember…..Boomboxes, sometimes known as “ghetto blasters”, were large portable radio-cassette players that became an enduring symbol of 1980s youth, hip-hop and street culture. Often carried on the shoulder, they allowed people to take their music wherever they went and became one of the decade’s most recognisable accessories. By the mid-1980s, another oversized piece of technology—the early mobile phone—was beginning to compete for attention.

Although I did not take home a prize, it was a thoroughly enjoyable evening and a wonderful opportunity to support two deserving causes.

30/07/2026

Monday 20th July 2026

I was honoured to attend the collation of the Reverend Joe Luke Smith at St Mary Magdalene's Church on Monday 20th July 2026, as he became Vicar of St Mary Magdalene’s, Alsager and St Philips at Hassall Green – the Pink Church.

Joe has moved to Alsager from Cardiff, with his family, where he served as a priest at St John the Baptist and as chaplain to Cardiff University.

The service was led by Mark, the Bishop of Chester, accompanied by the Archdeacon of Macclesfield. St Mary's is proud to be an inclusive church that welcomes everyone, regardless of religion and I found the service to be down-to-earth, uplifting, and thought-provoking.

I also had the opportunity to say a few words, welcoming Joe, and his family to the Alsager community on behalf of residents and the Town Council.

St Mary's is one of Alsager's renowned buildings of architectural interest. This splendid Grade II-listed church, built between 1894 and 1898 by acclaimed architects Austin and Paley, is celebrated for its Gothic Revival red sandstone architecture and is spectacular inside and out.

15/07/2026

🎭 Saturday 11 July. Alsager Community Theatre (ACT), Much Ado About Nothing – William Shakespeare 🎭

I was privileged to be invited to this wonderful evening performance of Much Ado About Nothing and produced by Alsager Community Theatre (ACT), a registered charity and directed by Victoria Vorwerg.

A special thank you to the company for the invitation and warm hospitality. The production was staged at the prestigious National Trust property Little Moreton Hall, the famous topsy-turvy Tudor house just a few miles from Alsager. The courtyard setting, framed by the hall's beautiful black-and-white Tudor architecture, provided the perfect backdrop for Shakespeare's timeless comedy of misunderstandings, love, deception and reconciliation.

The talented cast brought the story to life with energy, confidence, and great comic timing. From the witty exchanges and sharp humour to the more heartfelt moments, the actors kept the audience fully engaged throughout. Their enthusiasm and dedication were evident in every scene, making what is often considered one of Shakespeare's most entertaining plays both accessible and enjoyable for modern audiences.

Behind the scenes, equal credit must go to the excellent crew, director, costume team, stage managers and volunteers whose hard work ensured the production ran so smoothly. Their attention to detail, organisation and creativity helped transform the historic courtyard into a vibrant theatrical space and demonstrated the depth of talent that exists within this local theatre company.

With an audience of more than 100 people, the evening was filled with laughter and enthusiastic applause, a testament to the skill and commitment of everyone involved. The unique setting added a special atmosphere, making it a truly memorable theatrical experience.

I was also delighted to be invited to see work in progress behind the scenes, for another production planned later in the year and l look forward to returning to learn more about the excellent work being undertaken by this talented local theatre group.

ACT continues to make a significant contribution to the local arts scene and is still seeking a permanent local base from which to operate, rehearse and develop future productions. A dedicated home would help the company build on its success and continue bringing high-quality community theatre to Alsager. If any local organisation, business, or property owner may be able to assist, I am sure the company would welcome a conversation.

Congratulations to everyone involved—both on stage and behind the scenes—for delivering such an entertaining and professional evening of community theatre. 👏🎭✨

15/07/2026

What a fantastic day at the Alsager Music Festival on Saturday, 11th July!

The sunshine certainly helped make it a great occasion, but the real stars were the excellent organisation, the fantastic variety of stalls, and the brilliant entertainment on offer throughout the day.

The festival was thoughtfully laid out, with plenty of space for families, gazebos, and everyone to relax and enjoy themselves in a safe environment. It was wonderful to see such a large turnout, creating a vibrant and friendly atmosphere from start to finish. There really was something for everyone – great music, good food, local traders, family activities, and a real sense of community spirit.

Congratulations to all the organisers, volunteers, performers, stallholders and businesses who helped make the event such a success and continue to make Alsager a great place to visit.

A brilliant day all round – already looking forward to next year! 🎵🎉🌞

01/07/2026

On Saturday 27 June, I had the pleasure of running a tombola stall at the Alsager Family Street Market, raising funds for two very worthwhile local causes: Alsager Parkinson’s Support Group and Alsager Girlguiding.

The event provided a wonderful opportunity not only to raise money for these charities, but also to meet and talk with many Alsager residents, families, and visitors. It was lovely to see so many people taking the time to stop by the stall, have a go on the tombola, offer words of encouragement, and show their support for the work these organisations do within the community.

The atmosphere throughout the day was excellent, with a real sense of community spirit. Early feedback suggests that the market was a great success, attended by many families and enjoyed by people of all ages. It was especially encouraging to hear that people are already asking when the next event will take place!

I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited and supported my tombola stall, to all those who helped me on the day, and to the generous individuals who donated prizes.

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