The Town Council calls on Rotary to volunteer at major events. Rotarians play a full part in the life of the town. Whether it is an event organised in the park or the switching-on ceremony for the Christmas lights. Rotarians are out in force, supporting their high visibility jackets, manning gates, directing traffic and marshalling the crowds
Is a huge annual event in March at the Congleton Leisure Centre. Teams of swimmers from families, businesses, schools, youth groups and clubs swim for just under an hour to raise sponsorship. The funds raised are divided equally between a charity or organisation of their choice and the charities chosen by Rotary
Up to 5,000 local people attend the Rotary Bonfire and Fireworks Display in the town park. There are two displays – the first is a family friendly show in the early evening with child-friendly quiet fireworks. The second is a full-on professional 20 min display. Between the two displays, side stalls, fairground rides and food stalls try to keep pace with the massive demand
Think of Albert Hall. We do it all at Congleton. Many of the proms favourites and a rousing performance of “Rule Britannia” prove a popular attraction for Congleton’s promenades
The Tree of Light is established as a place to leave seasonal messages in memory of a loved one over the Christmas period located in the Community Garden, the tree is lit with a ceremony late in November and remains lit until Twelfth Night.
Rotary’s Christmas Concert is a night to remember and sets the scene for the Christmas season. A brass band plays many of the Christmas favourites, carols and hits from stage and screen. The band is joined by a senior school choir who lead the singing. The concert is held at the town’s Daneside Theatre.
