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Ramsbottom Chocolate & Cheese Festival: A Sweet and Savoury Day Out!

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Spring is here, and Ramsbottom is gearing up for one of its most anticipated annual events—the Chocolate & Cheese Festival! Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 13th, because this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Taking place in and around Ramsbottom Civic Hall, the Urn and St Pauls Church Gardens, the festival promises a delightful mix of sweet and savoury treats, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun.

Whether you’re a chocolate lover, a cheese enthusiast, or just looking for a great day out, there’s something for everyone. Yes, EVERYONE! Even you!

What’s Happening at the Festival?

Here’s what you can look forward to:

  • Live Music: Enjoy performances from talented local musicians while you explore the festival.
  • Stalls: Browse a variety of stalls showcasing delicious chocolates, cheeses, and artisan goodies.
  • Demos & Tasters: Learn from the experts with demonstrations and sample some of the finest chocolate and cheese creations.
  • Creative Space for Kids: Keep the little ones entertained with activities designed just for them.

And if that’s not enough to tempt you, Ramsbottom’s fabulous businesses will be open throughout the day. Take a stroll through town, grab a coffee, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere. Plus, there’s even a chance to find a Golden Ticket (🎵I’ve got a golden ticket… I’ve got a golden..🎶, ok I’ll stop).

Event Details

  • Date: Sunday, April 13th 2025
  • Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
  • Location: Ramsbottom Civic Hall & Urn and St Pauls Church Gardens
  • Entry Fee: £1 per adult

This festival is a wonderful opportunity to support local businesses while indulging in some truly delicious treats. Whether you’re planning to come with family, friends, or solo, Ramsbottom will be buzzing with excitement.

So grab your £1 entry fee and head down to town on April 13th for a day filled with flavour, fun, and community spirit.

See you there!

Bury Mutual Aid Group (MAG)

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The Bury Mutual Aid Group was formed by residents of the Borough of Bury to organise community response activities and has recently been majorly expanded to include many new volunteers across the borough to support people suffering from the direct and indirect effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic, by providing various services to support vulnerable and elderly people and those in self-isolation. We currently have over 500 new members and are still rapidly expanding, with many people very keen to do what they can to support their local communities and their most vulnerable residents.

The group is managed by a core team of volunteers, many of whom from public service backgrounds. BuryMAGs main goal is to utilise their large number of volunteers currently to provide support for those in isolation to reduce risk of infection, and to provide supplementary support to reduce pressure on public services, by providing services for those self-isolating and those engaged in emergency public service activities. These activities are envisioned to include food and supplies deliveries to those in isolation, emergency childcare arrangements for those in isolation or who are providing a public service response, auxiliary medical staff to support district nurses and reduce pressure on A&E services, isolation reduction and well-being schemes for those self-isolating, and borough level organisation and co-ordination activities to support local volunteers in providing adhoc services to their local residents.

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