Our September entertainment comes from the intriguingly named 60% Angels – a marvellous group made up of top-notch local talent. The music is melodic blues-influenced – but is by no means limited to that. Expect soulful ballads, country rock, boogie-woogie piano, and a bit of soul. Stones, Bonnie Raitt, Marcia Ball, Delbert McClinton, and Lucinda Williams. 

What’s in a name? Well, this name is derived from the full band name, Montgomery’s Angels, in turn a play on the name of the lead vocalist Mandy Montgomery and the song “Angel From Montgomery” by Bonnie Raitt. Montgomery’s Angels is a five-piece band, but on occasions just three of them get together to play smaller or more intimate venues when a full-on band just isn’t appropriate.

Those three are: Mandy Montgomery on lead vocals and harmonica, Paul Minshull on piano and backing vocals, and Andy Burns on bass and backing vocals.

All three have had a lifetime in live music in and around Stockport and further afield. 

Mandy started singing professionally at 17 recording for Rocket Records in Strawberry Studios, with her long-time friend Paul Young of Sad Café singing backing vocals for her. She also sang with Dougie James Soul Train in the late 70s when they supported The Jacksons on their British tour, including The Apollo Theatre in Manchester. She’s a great advocate of encouraging local talent and has been an integral member of the team organising the annual Stockport Blues and Roots Festival held at the Garrick Theatre and the Spinning Top music venue for the last three years. She also co-hosts the monthly Blues Jam night at The Spinning Top. Mandy is a warm, vibrant and energetic performer who loves nothing more than getting the audience engaged.

Paul Minshull is a virtuoso piano player who has toured with Chuck Berry, Louisiana Red, and Lowell Fulsom, and has been a member of several long-standing local bands including the Blues Blasters.

Andy Burns was a founding member of the Jackson Burns Band, a respected local outfit writing and recording original material, and the new wave band Stress which recorded at the much-lamented Hologram Studios on Park Street in Stockport. He became a regular member of Manchester writer and performer George Borowski’s band in 2007 and more recently has regularly featured on bass with the legendary blues guitarist Norman Beaker at the Stockport Blues and Roots festival each September. He is scheduled to play with Norman at the Colne Blues Festival in late August.

The chapel will be open for people to visit. The kiosk inside the chapel will be selling refreshments such as hot and cold drinks, cakes and biscuits (cash only). Why not pop down for a break, a chat and to explore this lovely, listed building, the walled garden and perhaps take a walk around the Chadkirk Trail? All funds raised are used for the benefit of Chadkirk, the chapel, the walled garden and the country estate.

If you’re new to the chapel, and driving to reach us, the car park is on Vale Road, just on the left as you turn off the main road. The chapel can then be reached on foot via the road and path.

7 September at Chadkirk Chapel will be our annual bird and bat box making day. This is aimed at children, who will be led through creating a box to house birds or bats.

All children must be accompanied by an adult, and it’s suggested that you bring a hammer if you can. Materials will be provided. Chadkirk Chapel will be open to the public.

We also have colouring sheets and giant games to amuse those children not taking part, such as Giant Connect 4, Giant Jenga, Giant Dominos and so on (no charge to use).

We’ll be selling hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks – cash only.

For those coming in cars, unless disabled, can we please ask that you park in the car park at the entrance to Vale Road and make your way to the chapel on foot. When you get to the corner of the lane, we suggest that the path to the left of Vale Road is not only safer, it gives you a better view of the Coronation Meadow.

Join us for a community event day at Chadkirk Chapel, to celebrate the dressing of the well.

We open our doors at 12:00noon and should be winding up around 5:00pm. The formal blessing of the well takes place at 1:00pm. The well will be blessed by Father Gregory Hallam, from St. Aidan's Orthodox Church, Manchester.

In the chapel, we will be serving hot and cold drinks, cake and Prosecco. At the moment we are still cash only.

Outside in the gardens, there will be lots going on.

The Stockport Silver Band, Stockport Ukulele Players and Stockport Morris Men will be performing.

There will be stalls selling locally grown plants, second-hand books, cards, paintings, crafts, Chadkirk Comfrey Oil and Chadkirk Elderflower Cordial.

Local community groups will also be taking part; there will be a making and crafting stall and, of course, a tombola!

On the day, please help us to manage the event

For those of you who are arriving by car, the car park for the chapel is on the left, just as you turn into Vale Road from Otterspool Road. Stewards will be on hand to direct you.

There will be overflow parking further down Vale Road, but please don’t drive down unless directed. Please do not park on Vale Road.

Please be aware that Vale Road provides access to residents’ houses both on Vale Road near the car park and further up, past the chapel, at Burymewick. Vale Road is single track for some of its distance so please show patience and respect to those who need to access their houses or park outside them.

After parking, you will need to walk to the chapel on foot. From the car park or overflow car park, walk down Vale Road until it becomes a single track – and then take the footpath at the side of the field until you reach either the chapel or the well.

The nature of Chadkirk Estate is that it was not built to accommodate large numbers of people or cars, so some cooperation is helpful. There will be a ‘drop off’ facility for the less agile, which is 100m from the chapel and well – after dropping off, your car would need to be parked in the main car park or overflow car park. A small number of blue badge spaces are also available. If you need to use either of these, please ask a steward. There will be portaloos on site, near the chapel.

We’re hosting a garden party/picnic day at Chadkirk Chapel.

You can bring your own food and drink and picnic in the walled garden or on the lawn.

Musical entertainment will be provided by James Gansler and Maria Brothers, who will performing a wide range of popular rock, pop and folk songs from across the years, including from Lindisfarne, Leonard Cohen, World Party and many more. James and Maria have played with us before and it’s always a storming event.

We also have colouring sheets and giant games to amuse the children, such as Giant Connect 4, Giant Jenga, Giant Dominos and so on (no charge to use).

We’ll also be selling hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks – cash only. All funds raised are used for the benefit of Chadkirk, the chapel, the walled garden and the country estate.

For those coming in cars, unless disabled, can we please ask that you park in the car park at the entrance to Vale Road and make your way to the chapel on foot. When you get to the corner of the lane, we suggest that the path to the left of Vale Road is not only safer, it gives you a better view of the Coronation Meadow.

The chapel will be open for people to visit. The kiosk inside the chapel will be selling refreshments such as hot and cold drinks, cakes and biscuits (cash only). Why not pop down for a break, a chat and to explore this lovely, listed building, the walled garden and perhaps take a walk around the Chadkirk Trail? All funds raised are used for the benefit of Chadkirk, the chapel, the walled garden and the country estate.

If you’re new to the chapel, and driving to reach us, the car park is on Vale Road, just on the left as you turn off the main road. The chapel can then be reached on foot via the road and path.

Join us for carols by candlelight, as the wonderful female choir, The Decibelles, return to Chadkirk for what promises to be a wonderful evening.

We’re delighted to welcome The Decibelles Choir, an outstanding ladies’ choir with members from all across Stockport. The Decibelles Choir will be performing a programme of both traditional and contemporary songs. The Decibelles Choir has performed several times at Manchester Cathedral. The ticket price includes a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie. All of the proceeds will go to the Friends of Chadkirk and local charities. The chapel is a unique setting for this kind of event so don’t miss out on what is sure to be a really memorable concert.  Doors open 6:30 pm for 7: 00pm start.

The Decibelles last performed at Chadkirk in 2021, and we’re really pleased to see them return.

All tickets for this event have now gone.

ON THE DAY, PLEASE HELP US TO MANAGE THE EVENT

For those of you who are arriving by car, the car park for the chapel is on the left, just as you turn into Vale Road from Otterspool Road.

Please be aware that Vale Road provides access to residents’ houses both on Vale Road near the car park and further up, past the chapel, at Burymewick. Vale Road is single track for some of its distance so please show patience and respect to those who need to access their houses or park outside them.

After parking, you will need to walk to the chapel on foot. From the car park, walk down Vale Road until it becomes a single track – and then take the footpath at the side of the field until you reach either the chapel or the well.

Telling ghost stories at Christmas was a popular tradition in Victorian Britain – and the Friends of Chadkirk are reviving this tradition. Imagine: the chapel, dimly lit – in the corner by the statue of St Chad, a storyteller. There will be gothic tales to chill the bone, along with alcoholic drinks and refreshments to warm the spirit.

Readers include ex-BBC presenter Colin Sykes and his wife Janette - plus a few of the Friends of Chadkirk.

We suggest that this event is not suitable for younger children.

This event is tickets only, but tickets are free of charge. We do ask, please, only book tickets if you intend to come and not ‘just in case’ – we have limited space and this stops others from coming and leaves the chapel looking empty. All tickets for this event have now gone.

ON THE DAY, PLEASE HELP US TO MANAGE THE EVENT

For those of you who are arriving by car, the car park for the chapel is on the left, just as you turn into Vale Road from Otterspool Road.

Please be aware that Vale Road provides access to residents’ houses both on Vale Road near the car park and further up, past the chapel, at Burymewick. Vale Road is single track for some of its distance so please show patience and respect to those who need to access their houses or park outside them.

After parking, you will need to walk to the chapel on foot. From the car park, walk down Vale Road until it becomes a single track – and then take the footpath at the side of the field until you reach either the chapel or the well.

Our annual Christmas concert features a fabulous group of local performers, including some of our regulars as well as from Romiley’s NK Theatre Arts, with Christmas pieces old and new, readings – and yes, some stuff you’ll love to sing along to. And, for pantomime lovers, there will be a fun performance of Cinderella. Fun for all the family! The concert starts at 7:00 pm, doors open at 6:30pm. We will be selling alcoholic drinks and refreshments – cash only. This event is tickets only, tickets are £10 each (which includes a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie) – tickets are available from Gainsborough Interiors, in the heart of Romiley.

All profits from the event goes to  NK Theare Arts and Romiley Forum.

ON THE DAY, PLEASE HELP US TO MANAGE THE EVENT

For those of you who are arriving by car, the car park for the chapel is on the left, just as you turn into Vale Road from Otterspool Road.

Please be aware that Vale Road provides access to residents’ houses both on Vale Road near the car park and further up, past the chapel, at Burymewick. Vale Road is single track for some of its distance so please show patience and respect to those who need to access their houses or park outside them.

After parking, you will need to walk to the chapel on foot. From the car park, walk down Vale Road until it becomes a single track – and then take the footpath at the side of the field until you reach either the chapel or the well.

Traditional Christmas carol service in the chapel (with sherry and mince pies after the service).

Lessons will be read by members of the Friends of Chadkirk and there will be a collection in support of a nominated charity.

The service is free, but tickets are required so that we can manage numbers. We really do ask people not to get tickets ‘just in case’ because numbers in the chapel are limited and if you don’t go you could be stopping someone else from attending.

Tickets will be available online, closer to the event.

ON THE DAY, PLEASE HELP US TO MANAGE THE EVENT

For those of you who are arriving by car, the car park for the chapel is on the left, just as you turn into Vale Road from Otterspool Road.

Please be aware that Vale Road provides access to residents’ houses both on Vale Road near the car park and further up, past the chapel, at Burymewick. Vale Road is single track for some of its distance so please show patience and respect to those who need to access their houses or park outside them.

After parking, you will need to walk to the chapel on foot. From the car park, walk down Vale Road until it becomes a single track – and then take the footpath at the side of the field until you reach either the chapel or the well.

Traditional Christmas carol service in the chapel ( afternoon).

(The 2:30pm service has a sherry and mince pie reception at 2:00).

The service is free, but tickets are required so that we can manage numbers. We really do ask people not to get tickets ‘just in case’ because numbers in the chapel are limited and if you don’t go you could be stopping someone else from attending.

Tickets will be available online, closer to the event.

ON THE DAY, PLEASE HELP US TO MANAGE THE EVENT

For those of you who are arriving by car, the car park for the chapel is on the left, just as you turn into Vale Road from Otterspool Road.

Please be aware that Vale Road provides access to residents’ houses both on Vale Road near the car park and further up, past the chapel, at Burymewick. Vale Road is single track for some of its distance so please show patience and respect to those who need to access their houses or park outside them.

After parking, you will need to walk to the chapel on foot. From the car park, walk down Vale Road until it becomes a single track – and then take the footpath at the side of the field until you reach either the chapel or the well.

We welcome back the wonderful Phoenix Bell-Ringers and excellent flute quartet, Quattro Venti. The Phoenix Bell-Ringers will be playing a mixture of traditional and modern pieces – it’s wonderful to hear this sound inside the chapel. Quattro Venti return to perform a couple of sets of both classical and contemporary music. Quattro Venti have performed at the Tatton Manor, Wilmslow Garden Centre for Christmas and at Werneth Band concerts. There is no charge for entry.

The chapel will be open for people to visit. The kiosk inside the chapel will be selling refreshments such as hot and cold drinks, cakes and biscuits (cash only). Why not pop down for a break, a chat and to explore this lovely, listed building, the walled garden and perhaps take a walk around the Chadkirk Trail? All funds raised are used for the benefit of Chadkirk, the chapel, the walled garden and the country estate. If you’re new to the chapel, and driving to reach us, the car park is on Vale Road, just on the left as you turn off the main road. The chapel can then be reached on foot via the road and path.

Dare you brave our Spooky Woodland Walk? Children (and grown-ups) are invited to dress as ghosts, ghouls and monsters. The walk starts at 12:00 noon.

Plus: music from Bring on the Swing – a ‘small big-band’ which plays timeless classics, from Rat Pack favourites through swing and dance floor blues.

The chapel will be open for people to visit – no charge for entry or entertainment. The kiosk inside the chapel will be selling refreshments such as hot and cold drinks, cakes and biscuits (cash only). Why not pop down for a break, a chat and to explore this lovely, listed building, the walled garden and perhaps take a walk around the Chadkirk Trail? All funds raised are used for the benefit of Chadkirk, the chapel, the walled garden and the country estate. If you’re new to the chapel, and driving to reach us, the car park is on Vale Road, just on the left as you turn off the main road. The chapel can then be reached on foot via the road and path.

This Sunday, we welcome back the outstanding band, The Luvvies! If you recall, we had a near full house when The Luvvies played for us back in February – and what a terrific day that was! The Luvvies play a mixture of well-known songs, old and new, in their own post-modern style.

A highly recommended way to spend a Sunday afternoon. 

We’ll also have colouring sheets and giant games to amuse the children, such as Giant Connect 4, Giant Jenga, Giant Dominos and so on (no charge to use). We’ll be selling hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks – cash only. There is no fee to watch the band, but donations are welcome.

2 September at Chadkirk Chapel will be our annual bird and bat box making day. This is aimed at children, who will be led through creating a box to house birds or bats.

All children must be accompanied by an adult, and it’s suggested that you bring a hammer if you can. Materials will be provided. Chadkirk Chapel will be open to the public.

We also have colouring sheets and giant games to amuse those children not taking part, such as Giant Connect 4, Giant Jenga, Giant Dominos and so on (no charge to use).

We’ll be selling hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks – cash only.

For those coming in cars, unless disabled, can we please ask that you park in the car park at the entrance to Vale Road and make your way to the chapel on foot. When you get to the corner of the lane, we suggest that the path to the left of Vale Road is not only safer, it gives you a better view of the Coronation Meadow.

This month, Chadkirk Chapel will be hosting an exhibition of work by local artists. Please come along, support and chat to these wonderful local creatives. There is no charge for entry. We’ll be selling hot and cold drinks, plus cakes and snacks – cash only.

Chadkirk Artist of the Year

Please note: this event was moved from 25 June because of the weather. Find out more

It’s Chadkirk Artist of the Year! We have a very special Sunday open day for you this month, as we host a drawing and painting competition – Chadkirk Artist of the Year.

We’re inviting you to come along and capture the beauty of Chadkirk. The competition is open to people of all ages.

There are three age categories: children (up to 12); young adults (12–18) and adults (over 18). For each category there is a prize of a £50 Amazon voucher for the best entry. The competition will be judged by two local professional artists and one of the Friends of Chadkirk committee.

You can work in any media, or in mixed media. The subject can be anything in or around the chapel, garden and grounds – or on the Chadkirk Estate. It has to be created on the day, within a three-hour window.

Final judging will take place at the end of the day, and our judges will be checking on progress as you work. All children (those under 16) must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

You must provide your own materials. There is no charge to take part. You must register first online, to help us manage numbers. https://chadkirkchapel.org/artist-registration

As part of our well dressing celebrations, there will be performers (The Stockport Ukulele Players, and The Phoenix Handbell Ringers - plus The Romiley Railway Modellers) inside the chapel.

The chapel will be open for people to visit. The kiosk inside the chapel will be selling refreshments such as hot and cold drinks, cakes and biscuits (cash only). Why not pop down for a break, a chat and to explore this lovely, listed building, the walled garden and perhaps take a walk around the Chadkirk Trail? All funds raised are used for the benefit of Chadkirk, the chapel, the walled garden and the country estate. If you’re new to the chapel, and driving to reach us, the car park is on Vale Road, just on the left as you turn off the main road. The chapel can then be reached on foot via the road and path.