The Whaley Bridge Chronicle

16/06/2026

16/06/2026

NEW WHALEY HISTORY WALKING TRAILS LAUNCH THIS WEEK
Produced by Whaley4Wards, in partnership with Whaley Bridge Town Council, this exciting project features two walks that take in nine locations of historical interest in and around the village.
Followers of the trails can scan a QR code at each checkpoint to find out the story behind it, including the 2019 Toddbrook Dam Crisis, with its information board in Memorial Park, pictured below.
The leaflets will be available from Wed 17 June from The Town Hall, Transhipment Warehouse, Footsteps Whaley Bridge and hopefully the railway station, where the walks start.
Many thanks to Ian Kidd, the Whaley 4 Wards Chair, who led this initiative, and to all who made it possible.
The trail is a fine example of how this increasingly active and growing voluntary group works to identify opportunities for improvements to be made in the village, and then works hard to make those things happen.
If you'd like to join Whaley 4 Wards, why not come along to its meetings, which are held once a month in the Mechanics' Institute at 7:30pm. The next meeting is on 07 July. Everyone is welcome.

12/06/2026

FOOTPATH CLOSURES
Parts of footpaths are closed in Memorial Park and Sunnybank allotments.
Due to a fallen tree and branch in two separate incidents, a section of the upper path, close to the footbridge at the centre of Memorial Park and the top end of the footpath leading from the allotments to Macclesfield Road are taped off today.
The authorities have been notified and clearance will be undertaken soon.
The public are urged to stay clear of the taped-off areas for safety reasons.

09/06/2026

POLICE RAID REVEALS CANNABIS OPERATION IN WHALEY BRIDGE
Yesterday morning (Monday 08 June) a team of combined regional police forces raided a commercial premises at a central location in the village and found cultivation equipment and narcotic plants within the building.
A police force spokesperson said: "We would like to extend our thanks to the community of Whaley Bridge for their help and information regarding this incident. Our investigation is ongoing."

Police carried out a drugs raid and seized narcotics after uncovering a cannabis grow inside a building.

03/06/2026

BRIDGE NURSERY PRAISED BY OFSTED
The Bridge Nursery, located at 110A Buxton Road in Whaley Bridge, which opened in April 2024, received one of the highest gradings the inspectors can award.
To find out more about the services the nursery offers, please visit its website: https://www.thebridgenursery.co.uk/
https://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/education/high-peak-nursery-where-childrens-curiosity-and-kindness-is-praised-by-ofsted-8551681

Ofsted has praised a nursery in Whaley Bridge for being an early years setting where children are all ‘progressing well’.

27/05/2026

WHAT'S COMING UP IN JUNE?
Check out our events guide.
Keep sending your events in to us at [email protected] if you've got something you want us to shout about.
Use our exclusive hashtag to find all posts about events.
https://whaleybridgechronicle.blogspot.com/2025/12/june-2026-events-guide.html

27/05/2026

REMINDER: WEDNESDAY NIGHT IS PIZZA NIGHT AT THE CANAL BASIN!
Why not pop down to the pop-up, Rocco's Neapolitan Mobile Pizza, at the Transhipment Warehouse and treat yourself to an authentic piece of Neapolitan yumminess.
5pm-8pm tonight and every Wednesday.

27/05/2026

🎉🍾WHALEY BRIDGE CARNIVAL BOTTLE TOMBOLA – DONATIONS WANTED! 🎉🍾
Help make Whaley Bridge Carnival sparkle by donating bottles for the Bottle Tombola!
The Carnival Committee is looking for any bottles: wine, fizz, soft drinks, sauces, bubble bath, or anything fun and family‑friendly. Every bottle helps raise funds and adds to the carnival excitement!
📍 Drop‑off points:
Peartree Gift and Print
Transhipment Warehouse
💛 All donations gratefully received — thank you for supporting Whaley Bridge Carnival!

27/05/2026

ARE YOU AWOOFLY PROUD OF YOUR POOCH? FELINE LOVE FOR YOUR MOGGY? BARMY ABOUT YOUR BUNNY?
🐶 🐍 🐱 🐢 🐰 🐭 🐸 🐦 🦉 🦎
Then why not show them off at the Whaley Bridge Carnival pet show! Hosted by the irrepressible folks at Fernmoss Pet Supplies, this is a chance for you to show off you furry friend (or scaly, if your pet-keeping tastes run to the more exotic).
It's for small creatures, so please leave the elephant at home this time.🐘😄
Sunday 28 June. Transhipment Warehouse Canal Basin.
From 10:30am.
Entry fee just £1 per animal class.
Entry forms available from Fernmoss Pet Supplies, or on the day.
You'd be barking mad to miss it!