What’s on
Events Coming Up
Bunbury Village Day Annual General Meeting
A quick reminder that the Bunbury Village Day Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 17 September at 7.00pm at The Nags Head, Bunbury.
If you would like to join the team in planning and running next year’s event then do come along to the AGM and we will keep you updated on future meetings.
BUNBURY GARDENING CLUB MEETING
BUNBURY VILLAGE HALL
Tuesday 15th OCTOBER 7:30pm
Workshop leaders: KATH & MARGARET
FLOWER WORKSHOP FUN
Come & learn some useful tips to help you create your own floral arrangements!
New members always welcome to attend meetings,
Contact: Margaret Bourne on
01829 260944 or email:mjbourne249@tiscali.co.uk
Facebook users: Join our BUNBURY GARDENING CLUB page
BUNBURY BEAVERS, CUBS & SCOUTS
FIRST SESSION OF THE AUTUMN TERM – MONDAY 9 September
Like many groups all across the country Bunbury Beavers (aged 6 to 8), Bunbury Cubs (aged 8 – 10) and Bunbury Scouts (aged 10.5 – 14), will be meeting after the long summer break on MONDAY 9 SEPTEMBER!
The sessions are jam packed with games, skills and challenges
6-7pm for Beavers and Cubs and
6-7.30 pm for Scouts.
IIf your son or daughter would like to give it a try and find out what Scouting is all about just send a text or WhatsApp message to Group Scout Leader, Andrew Fairclough on 07976 363 056 or simply come along this Monday 9 September at 6pm.
As you may know each of the scouting groups have a uniform, but it is not necessary to wear this for the first few trial weeks.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Bunbury Scouts!
Bunbury Scout HQ, Jubilee Playing Fields, Hurst Close, Bunbury CW6 9QP
Scottish Country Dancing
Tarporley Community Centre
Wednesdays from 7-945pm (except as stated on our Diary Dates page)
Contact the Secretary, Andrew, for further info secretary@rscdscheshire.org
There are many health benefits and much enjoyment that Scottish Country dancing brings – it ticks all the boxes, aerobic and weight-bearing exercise, a workout for the brain, and plenty of opportunities to socialise and have fun.
Easy Exercise class
From 2nd May NEW LOCATION Bunbury Medical Practice Health Promotion Room
- £5 a session
- Every Thursday 12-1pm
Instinct gym will send a trainer to take the classes.
For book a place, call Pat Blackwood 07443653355
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Bunbury Gardening Club
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Come and listen how a hobby became a passion, creating a garden to share with the public through the NGS, raising money for vital health charities.
New members welcome
For more club information contact Margaret Bourne on 01829 260944 or email: mjbourne249@tiscali.co.uk or join Bunbury Gardening Club FACEBOOK page.
- Sept 7 ANNUAL VILLAGE SHOW – Bunbury Village hall
- Oct 15 Flower Workshop
- Nov 19 A.G.M & Gardener’s Supper
Regular meetings 3rd Tuesday in the month at BUNBURY VILLAGE HALL unless otherwise stipulated.
Yew Tree Car Club
Calling all vehicle enthusiasts! 🎉
Join us every second Thursday starting from April 11th at 7pm for some ‘autobabble’.
Whether you’re into two, four, or even eight wheels, all are welcome! 🌟
🚗🏍️🚙 No cost, just great company and vehicle admiration.
They’ll be an end-of-season awards night too, so stay tuned for more details about that.
See Yew here! With your best motors! 🌳
🌈 The ALIVE Project 🌈
Together with St Boniface, The Alive Project (alleviating loneliness in village environments) have organised for villagers over the age of 55 to meet in the Nags Head every Tuesday from 12noon for lunch.
There is a choice of a hot meal for £5. This is followed by a social afternoon if you would like to stay but it is not compulsory!
The pub is also a Warm Hub during the winter months. You can pop in from 10.30am each weekday and enjoy a free cup of tea or coffee.
Do come along, keep warm and make new friends.
For further information please telephone:
Pat Blackwood on 0744 3653355
or email patriciablackwood47@yahoo.com
Previous Events
Bunbury Gardening Club VILLAGE SHOW
Saturday 7th September @ 2PM
BUNBURY VILLAGE HALL
Come, celebrate & enjoy the skills of our local artists, crafters, photographers, gardeners, cooks & bakers!
Tea and cakes will be served from 2pm.
Fun and free to enter any class so get growing your flowers, fruit & vegetables, practise your floral arranging or handicrafts, baking, clicking your camera or creating a work of art to share!
Show schedules with top tips for entries can be found at various village pick up points including:
- Tilley’s Café
- The Yew Tree
- The Dysart
- The Nags Head
For more information, contact Margaret Bourne on 01829 260494 or email: mbourne240@btclick.com
Find us on Facebook: Join our Bunbury Gardening Club Group
We are delighted to announce that Bunbury Village Day will take place on Saturday 8 June 2024 and this year we will be celebrating the wonders of water in our very own Aqua Fest!
This year’s theme was inspired by us discovering that this year marks the 200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institute, the amazing volunteer run charity that save lives at sea.
GARDENERS QUESTION TIME MEETING
UPDATED MAY 22nd 7.30pm
THE PAVILLION (not Hall)
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Bunbury Gardening Club
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Come and listen how a hobby became a passion, creating a garden to share with the public through the NGS, raising money for vital health charities.
New members welcome
For more club information contact Margaret Bourne on 01829 260944 or email: mjbourne249@tiscali.co.uk or join Bunbury Gardening Club FACEBOOK page.
Please note 2 unavoidable day and date changes:
- WEDNESDAY May 22 Gardener’s Question Time THE PAVILLION (not Hall)
- June 18 Garden Party & plant swap Kath’s house 6.30 pm
- WEDNESDAY July 17 6.30 Visit to
- Nags Head, Haughton gardens
- Aug 20 Visit to Len’s Allotment 6.30pm
- Sept 7 ANNUAL VILLAGE SHOW – Bunbury Village hall
- Oct 15 Flower Workshop
- Nov 19 A.G.M & Gardener’s Supper
Regular meetings 3rd Tuesday in the month at BUNBURY VILLAGE HALL unless otherwise stipulated.
Bunbury Village Day Saturday 8 June 2024
Following our AGM we now have the key team roles, Chair, Secretary and Treasurer, in place.
However, there is still plenty of room for additional helpers to join the team, this could be in the early planning stages or nearer to the time of the event helping with practical jobs.
If this appeals to you, then drop us a line here or email bvd@bunburyvillage.info
Whether you fancy volunteering or not, the important thing is to get the date in your diary – Saturday 8 June 2024.
We have planning meetings in The Nag’s Head from 7pm on:
• Thursday 28th March
• Tue 23rd April
• fortnightly throughout May.
Feel free to come along!
Want to learn new skills and make new friends?
Why not come along to our taster session at Bunbury Scout HQ
Who All young people aged 6 to 14 years old
When Monday 18th March 6.30pm to 8.30pm
What Open evening activities for girls, boys and adults (young people must be accompanied by an adult)
Where Bunbury Scout HQ, The Jubilee Playing Fields, Hurst Close, Bunbury, CW69QP
Contact Andrew at cubsbunbury@gmail.com to find out more, or click here to download the Open Event Flyer.
The Bunbury Gardening Club will be holding their regular monthly meeting at THE VILLAGE HALL on TUESDAY 20th FEBRUARY at 7.30pm.
In preparation for the Annual Show on Saturday 7th September 2024 our guest speaker, Mr Frank Forest will be making a presentation entitled “I’ll show you mine if you show me yours – Judging and exhibiting”.
New members welcome.
For more club information contact Margaret Bourne on 01829 260944 or email: mjbourne249@tiscali.co.uk or join Bunbury Gardening Club FACEBOOK page.
2024 Great Winter Get Together
Bunbury village is to host a rural community “Great Winter Get Together” event on January 20th
It’s part of a national initiative aimed at keeping rural communities connected after Christmas and will take place at Bunbury Pavilion.
The goal is to bring the community together after Christmas, when it can be a difficult time for some people, and beat the post-Christmas blues. As part of the national Jo Cox campaign “The Great Winter Get Together”, Bunbury is to host an event to bring young and old together for an afternoon treat in mid-January.
The aim of the event is to connect people to each other and to services and local activities. Showcasing activities, as well as providing the opportunity to make new connections with visiting services and village groups who will provide a flavour of their work.
Both Cheshire East Council and Bunbury Parish Council are supporting the event and free tea, coffee and biscuits will be generously served by members of Bunbury WI.
The afternoon will also include a consultation, giving Bunbury residents the opportunity to have their say about the future of Bunbury and the development of local activities and services that they believe are important to their village and rural life.
For further information please telephone
Pat Blackwood on 01829261526
The Bunbury Gardening Club will be holding their regular monthly meeting at THE VILLAGE HALL on TUESDAY 16th JANUARY at 7.30pm for a lighthearted fun garden Quiz and Fizz!
On TUESDAY 20th FEBRUARY at 7.30pm. In preparation for the Annual Show on Saturday 7th September 2024 our guest speaker, Mr Frank Forest will be making a presentation entitled “I’ll show you mine if you show me yours – Judging and exhibiting”.
New members welcome.
For more club information contact Margaret Bourne on 01829 260944 or email: mjbourne249@tiscali.co.uk or join Bunbury Gardening Club FACEBOOK page.
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Christmas Carols
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Bunbury Village CHRISTMAS EVE. 6.30PM
Come and join us for Christmas Carols around the tree (in the Village centre) with the Crewe brass
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Live in Nantwich or nearby?
Alone on Christmas Day?
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Churches Together in Nantwich request the pleasure of your company for Lunch on Christmas Day 1130-3pm
Don’t be on your own this coming Christmas. If you have no other plans come and join others enjoying a Christmas Lunch as our guest
Venue: Nantwich Methodist Rooms, Hospital Street
Programme: Full Christmas Dinner with soup, turkey, Christmas pudding and mince pies (including vegetarian option).
Refreshments and entertainment
Transport: If you need a lift to and from Nantwich Methodist Church (and many of our guests do) we have volunteers standing by to collect you and take you home afterwards
Booking: ESSENTIAL We need to know who is coming if we are to cater for everybody. Please telephone Mrs Sue Piddock Jones on 01270 628419
Bunbury Gardening Club Meeting
BUNBURY VILLAGE HALL
Tuesday 17th OCTOBER 7:30pm
GUEST SPEAKER: KATE HUET
HERB SOCIETY CHAIRPERSON
TALK SUBJECT: ‘PREPARING FOR WINTER HEALTH’
New members always welcome to attend.
Couch to 5K
10 week Course, Bunbury
Sign up today!
Our friendly and fun Couch to 5k course is perfect for beginners.
Together, we will build up to run 5k – at your own pace.
Couch to 5k is based on running 3 times per week, so you will be required to run in your own time
too. Our closed Facebook group can be used to arrange runs with other participants on the course.
Suitable for beginners!
Improve your confidence boost your mental health & increase fitness, whilst making new friends.
Create healthy habits and feel awesome!
Hosted by your local, friendly Social Prescribers, it’s free to attend.
For more info or to sign up, contact Claire Claire@healthboxcic.com, call 07825 688340 or register via this form
Booking essential.
Mondays 6pm (from 7th August), Meet at the Jubilee Playing fields
Sadlers Wells Working Party
The next Working Party will be during the school holiday and we are specifically inviting parents and/or grandparents to bring their children along to help.
We ran this for the first time last year and it was a great success with adults and children alike.
Please note that parent/carer supervision of children is required at all times.
Friday 11th August at 10.00am.
If you would like to come along and help please contact Jess Hitchmough on jessicahitchmough@hotmail.com or on 07704 486581
Bunbury Village Day
The Bunbury Village Day team are delighted to announce that on Saturday 17 June 2023 we are planning to boldly go where no man (or woman) has gone before…. SPACE!
Saturday 17th June on Jubilee Playing Fields
- 1230 Parade
- Gates open 1pm
For more information:
Bunbury Coronation Tea Party
Bunbury Parish Council invited the whole village to a Coronation Tea Party on Sunday 7 May to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. Hundreds of residents of all ages turned up to enjoy the unusually sunny afternoon at Bunbury Jubilee Playing Fields and share food, fun and frolics!
Pam Brookfield, Chair of Bunbury Parish Council said “I was hoping that the event would prove popular, but the number of friends, families and neighbours that arrived to share the celebration completely surpassed my expectations. Many thanks to local businesses, Tilly’s Coffee Shop and The Yew Tree Inn for supporting the event. It’s not often we get the chance to mark such an occasion for the country and I’m so pleased that Bunbury turned out to celebrate in style”.
Photos: Professor Peter Styles
Bunbury Parish Council invites you to celebrate the
Coronation of KING CHARLES III
THE BIG AFTERNOON TEA PARTY
Sunday 7 May 2 – 4pm
Bring your family, friends, neighbours and your afternoon tea!
Tea, Coffee, Ice Cream & Cakes available from Tilly’s Van
Entertainment courtesy of The Easy Peelers
Jubilee Playing Fields, Hurst Close, Bunbury
Toilets available in the Pavilion. Please take your litter home.
No dogs, except guide dogs, are allowed on the Playing Fields.
Bunbury Bowling Club Open Day
Jubilee Playing Fields
OPEN DAY
Sunday 16th APRIL 2023
2-4pm
NEW PLAYERS WELCOME
MORE LADIES REQUIRED
COACHING AVAILABLE
Come along and give it a try
For more information contact :
Dave Evans 01829 262514 daveevans80@hotmail.com
Brian Blake 01829 260700 brian–blake@btconnect.com
Neil Fowkes 01829 260381 neil.fowkes3@gmail.com
Queen’s Green Canopy Tree Planting Ceremony
On Thursday 13 April at 1.30pm, Bunbury Parish Council will be planting a tree as part of the late Queen Elizabeth II Green Canopy initiative adjacent to St Boniface Church in Bunbury.
The Queen’s Green Canopy was an initiative that began in honour of the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022 to mark her 70 years on the throne.
Communities, charities, schools, councils and individuals were urged to plant trees across the United Kingdom to create a lasting, living legacy to enhance the environment and make local areas greener.
In the summer of 2022 Bunbury Parish Council elected to “plant a tree for the Jubilee” on behalf of Bunbury residents. Sadly, with the Queen’s passing this plan was delayed. However, King Charles, patron of the Queen’s Green Canopy, has urged people to continue planting in memory of the Queen and in honour of her service and leadership. To date over 3 million trees have been planted across the UK, the Commonwealth and in parts of Europe.
Bunbury’s tree is a Tulip Tree (Liriodendron Tulipifera). In years to come it will grow to become a majestic deciduous tree with seasonal interest. As the tree matures it will bear tulip shaped creamy yellow flowers in the Summer and distinctive large lobed leaves that turn a beautiful yellow colour in Autumn. It should enhance the already magnificent trees that grow on the green next to St Boniface Church, in the oldest part of Higher Bunbury.
Please note that parking is extremely limited in the area due to current building works, so if you would like to attend please walk or park away from the immediate area.
For more information visit https://queensgreencanopy.org/
Just Sing!
Just Sing! are delighted to be holding our first concert since we relaunched the choir
Songs of Ireland
A celebration of St Patrick’s Day
Saturday 18th March 7.30pm
Tarporley Baptist & Methodist Church
Sadlers Wells Community Woodland Working Party
Sadlers Wells Woods
Saturday 11th March 10am