Local Events

NEW for June 2023. Poynton Festival 

A new festival celebrating Cheshire arts and culture.

An introduction from the Poynton Festival Working Group - John Waterhouse

“I had been thinking for a while about the possibility of staging a Poynton Festival, potentially on similar lines to those of other festivals held annually such as in Bollington and Macclesfield.

On 20^th June 2022, Poynton Town Council’s FIED Committee gave the authorisation for the setting up of a Working Group to fine tune the set-up and organisation of a festival in Poynton.

Local organisations and businesses have been contacted with a view to ascertaining what facilities and/or events have been considered at this stage.

Several organisations including bars, schools, churches and social clubs have already expressed an interest in hosting festival events.

Several contributors have also expressed their interest in being part of a Poynton Festival, from theatre companies to solo performers, even including a dog obedience demonstration.

If you are interested in being part of Poynton Festival as either a performer, venue host or volunteer please contact the group."

Cllr John Waterhouse 

John.waterhouse@poyntontowncouncil.gov.uk 

 

A provisional outline schedule for the festival may be as follows:

Sunday 25^th June ’23 – a launch event/party,  either at 2.00pm on the afternoon or 8.00pm in the evening; formal opening. 

Monday 26^th – Thursday 29^th June ’23 – evening events at various locations around Poynton either by visiting artists or local groups. This might perhaps be, for example, a visiting theatre company coming to PBC or a music event at the Acoustic Lounge.

Friday 30^th (evening) through to Sunday 2^nd July – the main festival with various events by both local organisations and visiting artists across a varied range of venues around Poynton.

Sunday 2^nd  July 8.00pm – closing party event

 

 

 

 

Poynton Show (August)

Poynton Show is the largest, one-day, tented horticultural & agricultural show in northwest England. Organised and run by Poynton Horticultural and Agricultural Society, with 120 volunteers on the day, Poynton Show is a longstanding, highly-entertaining family event, that takes place in Poynton Park.

For more details, dates and updates on the event visit https://poyntonshow.co.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/PoyntonShowOfficial/?ref=page_internal

Poynton Gilbert and Sullivan Society (October)

Poynton Gilbert and Sullivan Society was formed at the end of 1970 with a nucleus of members belonging to St George’s Church choir, and led by Ethel and Fred Holmes, Les Jones, Mavis Holt and Ann Wood.

Each year Poynton Gilbert and Sullivan Society perform a main full-costume production at Poynton Civic Hall early in October.

For more details, dates and updates on the event visit http://www.poyntongands.co.uk/  

https://www.facebook.com/groups/125156934163844

Poynton District & Round Table Bonfire and Fireworks (November)

Since 1972, Poynton & District Round Table have organised the Poynton Fireworks and Charity Bonfire at Poynton Pool.

It is one of Poynton's great community events, raising money for local charities, groups and good causes.

For more details, dates and updates visit http://www.poyntonbonfire.co.uk

Remembrance Day (November)

Poynton’s annual Remembrance Day Parade and Service is held on the closest Sunday to 11th November. The parade comprises Poynton’s uniformed organisations, accompanied by the Vernon Building Society Poynton Brass Band, marches down Park Lane and the service takes place at St George’s Church. As is customary, wreaths and poppies are placed on and around the war memorial after the service.

Christmas Fest (December)

The event is a partnership between Poynton Town Council and the community which aims to bring residents together to start Poynton’s seasonal celebrations, support local businesses and provides an opportunity for community groups and organisations to showcase what they do. Poynton Town Council provides funding for the event and a dedicated group of volunteers from Projects4Poynton meet for many months beforehand to make the event happen.

Annually on the first Tuesday in December, Park Lane is closed to vehicles from 7pm - 9pm allowing for a pedestrian only area to become the venue for the festivities. Visitors enjoy more comfortable access local businesses, eateries and seasonal activities. It’s a great opportunity to pick up an early Christmas present, spend the evening listening to music played by local bands and carols sung by local choirs to set the mood with the seasonal fayre on offer provided by Poynton’s local eateries.

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