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Sandbach Partnership is delighted to announce that a Special Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Tuesday 20th January at 8pm, marking an exciting milestone for our community-focused organisation. This important event will bring together members, partners, and interested parties to share future plans, and strengthen our commitment to making Sandbach a thriving place to live and visit. The Special AGM will provide an opportunity to: Shape the Future: Attendees will hear from new potential officers and their ideas to

Mayor, Cllr John Arnold, presents prizes for best fancy dress at Spooky Saturday

Date: 25th October 2025 Location: Sandbach Town Centre Sandbach came alive with thrills and chills on Saturday, 25th October 2025, as the town celebrated its annual Spooky Saturday event. Families, friends, and visitors gathered to enjoy an afternoon packed with Halloween-themed activities, entertainment, and community spirit. The event featured a costume parade, apple bobbing, spooky slime making and much more for all ages. Highlights included: Live Performances: Music and dance acts from Carney Youth Academy Cheshire, SMASH Performing School of Arts and KE Dance

We proudly hosted our 3rd Youth Engagement Showcase (YES) event during the Transport Festival weekend in Sandbach. The event was a resounding success that, not only showcased what Sandbach has to offer young people but, brought like minded youth groups and service providers together from across the area in a powerful show of collaboration and community spirit. Held at Sandbach town hall, the event featured interactive exhibits from sport groups, uniformed services, charities and public services – all aimed at empowering

Sandbach Partnership have successfully completed the renovation of the town centre noticeboards, improving public access to community news, events and local information. The project involved refurbishing existing noticeboards at key locations across Sandbach town centre, ensuring they remain a valuable resource for residents, businesses and visitors. The updates include fresh paint, new perspex (where required) and improved display space to enhance readability and durability. The renovation has also included replacing the out-of-date retail maps with a new artistic impression of the town

Saturday 26th October 2024 saw the return of Spooky Saturday, a free family event which took place on the cobbles and St Mary’s Church hall from 3pm to 6pm. The event was hugely successful as hundreds of people attended from Sandbach and the surrounding areas. The event started with our annual fancy dress parade and competition which was judged by the Mayor of Sandbach, Cllr Ann Nevitt and Helen Dorney, Chair of Sandbach Partnership. Visitors enjoyed a range of free

Sandbach, Cheshire – 28 September 2024 – Repair Café Sandbach was thrilled to announce its one-year anniversary! Since its launch in September 2023, the volunteer-led initiative has become a cherished part of the community, offering residents a free and sustainable way to repair everyday items and reduce waste. Over the past year, Repair Café Sandbach has held monthly events, with skilled volunteers coming together to fix a wide range of items, from electronics and furniture to clothing and bicycles. The initiative

Sandbach Partnership are delighted to be raffling off a luxury Easter hamper this March. It includes a Bayliss & Harding luxury pamper set, two bottles of red, two medium size chocolate eggs, two smaller chocolate eggs and other goodies to be added. Your name will be added to the draw for every £1 donated to our GoFundMe. All monies raised will toward the renovation of the town’s noticeboards. Enter HERE: https://gofund.me/6e45000b (don’t forget to add your name to your

In a bid to enhance its community outreach and make a positive difference, Sandbach Partnership is actively seeking enthusiastic individuals to join its volunteer management team. The organisation, known for its commitment to Sandbach, aims to bolster its impact by expanding its dedicated management team. Sandbach Partnership believes that community-driven change is possible with passionate individuals working together. By volunteering, you not only contribute to the success of our initiatives but also create a lasting legacy improving the community of Sandbach. See

Following the successful launch of the Repair Cafe Sandbach over the last few months, news is spreading beyond the borders of Sandbach of this environmental initiative aimed at reducing items going to landfill. Sandbach Partnership were recently approached by BBC Radio Stoke about the initiative. Project Lead, Helen Dorney took the opportunity for a live interview with Lee Blakeman.

Saturday 28th October saw the return of Spooky Saturday to the famous cobbles operated by Sandbach Partnership. Hundreds of people flocked to this spooktacular event which took place between 3pm and 6pm on the cobbles and in St Mary’s Church Hall. Featuring a range of activities and entertainment for all the family, residents of Sandbach were treated to street theatre by Saxon Players together with a backdrop of music and fancy dress. Free activities were available for all to enjoy including face painting,

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