Christ Church Macc CCM

18/09/2024

We are open tonight for our book shop and visitors. Volunteers will be working on cleaning the windows vandalised when the church shut down in the 1980s.

07/09/2024

Christ Church is open today, Saturday 7th September, Sunday 8th September, and next Saturday the 14th September. 11am till 3pm. Lots of archive information, a book shop, and tea and cakes. Eighteenth century Methodists, and Victorian head teachers on hand to guide you round.

04/09/2024

It is our first Heritage Open Day this Saturday 7th September. Come and investigate what links Christ Church to the early days of the railways, the ordnance survey maps, radical female preachers and education for the working class. Open 11 until 3pm, with refreshments, our bookshop, and costumed volunteers.

30/08/2024

There are some interesting books in our bookshop. This late 1940s copy of the highway code is a real gem. We are open the weekend of 7th September for our first Heritage open day, and on Sunday 8th for our monthly Books and Brews.

24/08/2024

Christ Church is open every Treacle Market Sunday, 11 till 3pm. Take a guided tour round and learn about some of the stories, and characters that made this industrial revolution church unique. And, as ever we have books and brews.

20/08/2024

Christ Church is open 6pm to 8pm this Wednesday, 21st August, as usual our bookshop is open and archive information is available. We would love to see anyone interested in volunteering to enable us to open to the public more frequently.

11/08/2024

Christ church is open today, Sunday 11th August. If you are interested in local History you will find information on the families who used the church, the people commemorated on the memorials and lots more. We have a book shop, and refreshments, but sorry, no toilets. We are open 11 until 3pm.

06/08/2024

Books and Brews is at Christ Church, on Sunday 11th August, 11 till 3pm. Take a tour around Christ Church, have a cup of tea and a piece of cake, and visit our amazing book shop, run by the legendary Jane the book lady.

26/07/2024

We are open 11 till 3pm on Sunday, Treacle Market Day, enjoy our book shop selling everything from summer holiday reads, to rare and collectable books,and learn about the history of the church, the art, the architecture and the people.

16/07/2024

We will be holding an Informal guided tour of Christ Church Wednesday evening, 17th July. From our carvings, to our windows, there is a lot of history to learn about. Start time 6pm, for around 40 minutes, free, but donations are always welcome.

12/07/2024

This Sunday, 14th of July, we will be holding another Books and Brews at Christ Church. 11am until 3pm. Free entry.

02/07/2024

We are open 11 until 3pm on Saturday 6th. We will not have the Beatles, but we will have the colourful presence of the Macclesfield Pride Parade starting from Christ Church.

27/06/2024

Not long to go until 1261 Festival takes over the town for a weekend and the FREE to ride bus is back on SATURDAY 29th June!

Which means; that you can catch a bus, get your face painted, watch some magic, take in a performance on top of a van, be wowed by some aerial acrobatics, listen to some music, make a buttonhole posy and much more, all for nothing on the day.

If you do have money to spend, then please remember to support our local independent businesses on the high street. They are very important!

*the number 10 to/from Bollington is included in the free bus day. If you have a concessionary buss pass you must scan it as normal when you get on the bus, the bus will still be free*

27/06/2024

🌟 1261 FESTIVAL IS THIS WEEKEND 🌟

We’ll be opening our doors to help celebrate as part of an absolutely packed weekend schedule of entertainment organised by the wonderful Macclesfield Town Council (including a parade, live music, and much more!)

SATURDAY 29/06, 11 - 3: kids crafts with ArtSpace, a scarecrow festival, refreshments, and music from Steve Durrant and Lily Hill

SUNDAY 30/06, 11 - 3: open as usual on Treacle Market Sunday with books and refreshments

We’re so excited to be part of this and can’t wait to see everyone enjoying the weekend! 🥳

Let us know if you’re coming on our event page: 1261 Festival Opening - Crafts, Scarecrow Fest, Music & More!

16/06/2024

Christ church is open today until 3pm today 16th of June.

02/06/2024

Macc Heritage and Culture are running a Creative Speed Networking Event Christ Church Macc CCM on June 12th!

“Why speed networking”? you might ask… Speed networking is effective because it encourages you to talk to someone new, and get straight to the point without any uncomfortable small talk. It also ensures that you get to chat to everyone in the room and see what interests or goals you share, which could otherwise take years to link up!

Don’t be scared… You won’t have to make speeches, just meet one person at a time and see if you have anything creatively in common.

There are lots of reasons that this event could benefit you, such as:

● Expand your network within the Macclesfield creative scene
● Igniting connections and collaborations within our vibrant community
● Sparking conversations and exploring potential projects
● Get feedback / a new perspective about an idea
● Coming up with new ideas or re-explore an old one
● Meeting consultants, professional partners or potential volunteers to help something to grow or expand
● Fueling your motivation through lively exchanges
● Connecting or growing connections with existing colleagues and acquaintances
● Perhaps even make a new friend or two!

Book a free space at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/quick-fire-connections-event-with-macclesfield-creative-network-tickets-906879680537

02/06/2024

31/05/2024

🌟 UPCOMING EVENTS & 2024 STRATEGY INFORMATION 🌟

All details can be found on our website, but here is a roundup of our upcoming events for the summer…

🗓️ 01/06, June Open Day: 11am - 3pm
With special appearance from Open Strings (Macclesfield), who will be performing from 12:30 - 2:00pm

🗓️ 12/06, Quick-Fire Connections Event
Macc Heritage and Culture are hosting a fun speed networking event to connect the local creative community! Tickets are available from Eventbrite 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/quick-fire-connections-event-with-macclesfield-creative-network-tickets-906879680537

🗓️ 29/06, 1261 Festival: 11am - 3pm
Opening to celebrate Macclesfield's 1261 Festival & Parade hosted by Macclesfield Town Council! Music, Scarecrow Festival, Kids Crafts by Macclesfield Community ArtSpace, and more.

🗓️ Wednesday Open Evenings: 6pm - 8pm
We open on the third Wednesday evening of each month. Come and see what we’re up to. The next date is 19th June.

🗓️ Treacle Market: 11am - 3pm
We’re open every Treacle Market Sunday with book stalls galore, brews, and good company! The next date is 30th June.

🌟 WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MORE! 🌟

All events and opening days are free unless otherwise stated, but donations are welcome ☺️

The building is owned by the Churches Conservation Trust, and all funds raised by our group, The Roe-naissance Project, help us to secure the long term future of the building.

Money raised goes towards completing maintenance projects, keeping utilities paid for year round, and most importantly, opening the doors and being a base for community events.

Next on our list of big goals is restoring the clock to keep it ticking for many years to come!

If you’re interested in our plans for the year and the current strategic aims of our group, we have published a 2024 strategy update on our website 👉 www.christchurchmacc.co.uk/strategy

31/05/2024

The fabulous Open Strings will be playing in Christ Church this Saturday, from 12.30 until 2pm. First time this year, free and open to all.

25/05/2024

It’s day 1 of Party in the Pews 2024!!🎵

The wonderful Pews team have been working hard to get everything set up in our lovely building, and they can’t wait to see you all.

Doors open at 12, so get your dancing shoes on and head on down for your first act Joel Gardener @ 2pm!

Give them a follow to see what’s going on. Day splits & set times down there 👇

15/05/2024

We are open at Christ Church this evening, Wednesday, 6pm till 8pm, visitors welcome.

11/05/2024

09/05/2024

🎵 It’s Pews month everyone! 🎵

Last few tickets remaining, go grab yours if you haven’t already.