The Whaley Bridge Chronicle

09/10/2025

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR AT WHALEY COWORKERS
Sat 01 November. 10am-2pm.
Whaley Bridge Coworkers, 8 Old Rd, Whaley Bridge, SK23 7HR.
Pop along and enjoy a mince pie whilst looking for something special and unique for loved ones, or just to treat yourself!
Remember, you'll be supporting local artisans too!
Tables are available for just £10.
To book, please email Val at [email protected]

Whaley Bridge Coworkers CIC is getting festive this November with a community Christmas Craft Fair. The event will bring together a mix of stalls showcasing handmade gifts, seasonal treats and creative crafts - the perfect chance to start your Christmas shopping locally.

07/10/2025

REMEMBRANCE SERVICE FOR WHALEY BRIDGE 2025
Royal British Legion, Whaley Bridge Town Council and Churches Together, supported by Whaley Bridge Brass Band.

Remembrance Sunday, 9th November 2025.

Bridgemont Memorial – 9.30am Act of remembrance
Furness Vale Memorial – 10am Act of remembrance
Whaley Bridge Uniting Church – Joint service 10.45am
Whaley Bridge Memorial Park – Joint service 10.45am

All are invited to Uniting Church for refreshments afterwards.

04/10/2025

SPECIAL CELEBRATION OF FIRST YEAR RUNNING THE GOYT INN
Join Eric and Jacqui today for a day of fun, food (Curry Den available 5pm-9pm), music and merriment to mark the first anniversary of the pair being at the helm of the popular and charming pub at Whaley's heart.
We'd like to offer our congratulations to them both for their hard work, warmth, imagination, attention to detail, and overall loveliness, which have combined to make The Goyt Inn a welcoming beacon for locals and visitors alike.

04/10/2025

SPECIAL SERVICE TO REMEMBER LOVED ONES - FERNILEE METHODIST CHAPEL
26 October. 2:30pm.

04/10/2025

SECRET MANCHESTER MAGAZINE RATES WHALEY BRIDGE ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN THE UK
The article, published yesterday, states that our town 'blends Peak District landscapes with small-town charm and an old-world canal that gives the area a postcard-perfect feel.'
It highlights the independent shops and cafes on the main street, the wide range of outdoor pursuits on our doorstep, the regular markets and the excellent transport links.

Discover Whaley Bridge, the Peak District town just 45 minutes from Manchester — canals, reservoirs and moorland views make it a perfect escape.

03/10/2025

🍂 October at Riverside Wellbeing 🍂

October invites us to slow down and check in with how we’re really feeling.
From classes that calm the mind to therapies that restore the body, our weekly line-up is designed to support your emotional wellbeing as well as your physical health.

Whether you need a moment of relaxation, a space to talk, or a gentle boost of energy, there is something here for every mood and every need.

Why not set aside some time just for you this week?

03/10/2025

PLACES NOW AVAILABLE ON SUNDAY'S HERB WALK
Due to a last-minute cancellation, a few places have become available on this Sunday's fun and educational herb walk with natural medicine professional Andy Comley.
For full details, please see our post below from earlier this week.

03/10/2025

CHRISTMAS POP-UP EVENT AT UNITING CHURCH
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03/10/2025

MISSING CAT - FURNESS VALE
If you see this elderly boy, please let us know in the comments and we'll pass on the details to his family.
UPDATE 06 OCT: Found, and home. 😍

03/10/2025

REMINDER: RAIL SERVICE DISRUPTION THIS WEEKEND
The Manchester to Buxton line will once again have services on parts of its route suspended due to further work on the replacement of the Greek Street bridge. Rail replacement buses will be in operation on part of the route from Hazel Grove to Piccadilly. Another option is to get the train to New Mills Newtown, cross New Mills and board a Sheffield-Manchester service at New Mills Central.
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01/10/2025

CHANGES TO HIGH PEAK BIN COLLECTIONS - STARTING THIS MONTH
High Peak Borough Council has issued the following statement:
"Households across the High Peak will soon receive a letter from the Council providing details of the changes to waste and recycling collections which start later this month.
Alliance Environmental Services, the Council’s waste collections partner, has revised the rounds to improve the efficiency of the service which may mean the day of your collection, and which bin you present, could be changing.
The changes will start from Monday 20 October and affect every household in the Borough.
The letters, which include specific details of the changes for each household, will be sent out this week. Envelopes will be marked ‘important changes to bin collections’ to help ensure people don’t miss them.
Executive Councillor for Climate Change and Environment, Jean Todd, said: “It’s important that you read the letter and keep hold of it as it includes a calendar setting out which bins we’ll be collecting, and on which days, for the four weeks following the start of the changes.
“People should also ensure that they present their bins for collection by 6am on their collection day – the revisions may mean that the crews are at your property at a different time of day to that which you may have become used to, so please don’t risk missing your collection.
“There’s more information on our website and I’d ask everyone to help ensure these changes go smoothly by looking out for their letter and taking notice of what it says. Thank you in advance for your co-operation.”