The chapel will be open to the public. It’s also the celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Friends of Chadkirk, so expect cake and prosecco! Entertainment will be provided by the amazing Helen Blytheway, a local and very talented singer and keyboard player. Drinks and snacks will be available. Entry is free.

About Helen Blytheway

Helen is the lead singer and pianist in The Retrosettes and The Horse Puppets.  Over the years she has supported Simply Red on a European tour, and was featured in the film ‘Youth’ with Michael Caine and Paul Dano.  For her solo debut at Chadkirk Chapel, expect to hear classic covers like Fleetwood Mac, Coldplay, Olivia Rodrigo and Radiohead.

On the day

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.

A very special evening’s entertainment from The Kitchen Céilí Band, a Manchester-based acoustic group specialising in music from the Celtic tradition.

The repertoire winds its way through centuries of Irish music – from the baroque-nuanced tunes of the 17th century harper Turlough O’Carolan, through the energising jigs, reels, polkas and hornpipes of traditional dance, to the inventive contemporary music of today’s young players and composers.

There will be a professional caller, who will help you to dance the evening away. Tickets will be £15, this will include food, and they will be made available closer to the event. Alcoholic drinks will be available.

The chapel will be open for people to visit. Entry is free.

Entertainment from JD Gentle Jazz

Jayne plays upright bass, and David plays keyboard, with well-known songs from pretty much every decade from the 1920s to the 2020s, often with a theme. They enjoy engaging the audience in inventive ways, perhaps asking for help identifying animals in songs and the like.

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.

BIRD AND BAT BOX MAKING

Today will also 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. There is a charge of £5 per box to cover the cost of materials.

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.

the Phoenix Bell Ringers and Voces Pulchrae

The Phoenix Bell Ringers

The Phoenix Bell Ringers have likely performed at Chadkirk than anyone else. It’s always a welcome sound within the chapel and a lovely ensemble to listen to.

Voces Pulchrae

Voces Pulchrae is a chamber choir specialising in early music. A small group of experienced singers, Voces Pulchrae aims to bring something a bit different to the local choral scene by exploring traditional and sacred choral works from the 12th to the 17th centuries.

Voces Pulchrae’s concerts also feature members of the choir in small ensembles or solo performances, as well as a guest lutenist, viol concert and recorder consort.

The chapel will be open for people to visit. Hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks will be available.

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.

Our annual well-dressing celebration. We open our doors at 12:00noon and should be winding up around 5:00pm.

The blessing of the well takes place at 1:00pm. Water is the connection that binds us all, from our ancestors, to our children, it flows through our lives and through our bodies. This year’s blessing of the well will be given by Avril Banks, a Druid of many years, who has worked bringing people together in a greater understanding of water and the earth. Formerly a marine biologist,  she mixes her love of science with the magic of the universe to bring a unique view of our place in the world. The blessing honour the well, its history and its connection with us all and the waters of the world.

In the chapel, we will be serving hot and cold drinks, cake and Prosecco. Outside in the gardens, there will be lots going on. You can meet the alpacas (and have a chance to feed and walk them).

The Stockport Silver Band and Stockport Ukulele Players will be performing, and Fidlers Fancy with traditional morris dancing.

Stalls will be selling locally grown plants, cards, paintings, crafts, Chadkirk Comfrey Oil, Elderflower Cordial and a range of Chadkirk merchandise (colouring books, calendars, tea towels and prints) . Local community groups will also be taking part including the Chadkirk Vikings; 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.

An evening of great music!

Tickets for this event are now sold out

Our well-dressing weekend kicks off with a fantastic evening of music from three sets of local(ish) performers – James Gansler, 60% Angels and Colin Walker.

Music from the 60s, 70s and possibly 80s and more – folk, rock, blues, pop. These are seriously good performers and this promises to be an outstanding evening. Tickets are £5 - available from Gainsborough Interiors in the centre of Romiley.

This will be an outside event, unless the weather is against us. Alcoholic drinks and snacks will be available.

A fantastic day's musical entertainment, featuring the Magic Voices Choir, the Werneth Sax Ensemble and Quattro Venti flute quartet

The chapel will be open for people to visit. Hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks will be available.

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.

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. You cannot consume your own alcohol within the chapel, only outside.

There will also be a plant sale – come along and buy plants grown by the Friends of Chadkirk. The Friends of Chadkirk maintain both the chapel garden and the walled garden.

Musical entertainment will be provided by James Gansler on vocals and guitars, with John Turner on Fiddle and mandolin, 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 has 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, wine and Prosecco, cakes and snacks – cash only. All funds raised are used for the benefit of Chadkirk, the chapel, the walled garden and the country estate.

If the weather is against us, the musical performances will be inside the chapel, which will restrict numbers.

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. Hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks will be available.

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.

Easter Monday, 21 April, we will be hosting our annual Easter Hunt at Chadkirk Chapel – aimed at your little ones, from 1:00pm. Children have to find ‘clues’ hidden around the chapel, garden and grounds and, in reward, are given chocolate prizes. All children must be accompanied. The entry fee is £1.

The chapel will also be open to visitors and we’ll be selling hot and cold drinks, plus 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 is described as a ‘relaxed’ service, rather than a traditional one. The service starts at 3:00pm.

This event is not ticketed and is free to attend – first come, first seated!

The chapel will be open for people to visit. Hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks will be available.

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.

The chapel will be open for people to visit. Hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks will be available.

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.

A family-friendly Christmas carol service hosted by the Friends of Chadkirk. There will be readings from The Message and the New International Bible, carols and poetry readings.

There is a sherry and mince pie reception half an hour before the service.

The service will be taken by service will be taken by ev Jonnie Hill of Hatherlow & George Lane URC. Lessons will be read by members of the Friends of Chadkirk and there will be a collection in support of a nominated charity.

Accompanist Roger Pearce.

Tickets

Tickets are free, and are available from the chapel when it is open: Sunday 26 October and Sunday 30 November. Tickets are also available from Gainsborough Interiors in the centre of Romiley. Please do not book ‘just in case’ - the chapel is small and this can stop others from coming, and make the chapel look empty.

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.

A family-friendly Christmas carol service hosted by the Friends of Chadkirk. There will be readings from The Message and the New International Bible, carols and poetry readings.

There is a sherry and mince pie reception half an hour before the service.

The service will be led by Rev Martin Makin of St Barnabus C of E Church, Bredbury. 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 led by Rev Cathy Bird from Romiley Methodist. Accompanist Roger Pearce.

Tickets

Tickets are free, and are available from the chapel when it is open: Sunday 26 October and Sunday 30 November. Tickets are also available from Gainsborough Interiors in the centre of Romiley. Please do not book ‘just in case’ - the chapel is small and this can stop others from coming, and make the chapel look empty.

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.

Christmas Singalongasanta

Saturday 6 December, 2025 at 2:00pm at Chadkirk Chapel

Join Santa and the Friends of Chadkirk for a Christmas singalong, at Chadkirk Chapel. This will be a fun family event, with a mixture of Christmas songs, such as White Christmas and Winter Wonderland.

This is a ‘join in’ event where audience participation is more than encouraged. Father Christmas will be there – and there will be comedy readings and a Jack and the Beanstalk panto. Plus, everyone gets a little present.

Tickets are free, from Gainsborough Interiors in Romiley – but numbers are limited.

Fun entertainment for all the family!

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

The theme for this year’s well dressing is The Women’s Land Army, celebrating 80 years since the end of World War II and the massive role played by women around the UK to help the war effort by working the land while men were at war.

We open our doors at 12:00noon and should be winding up around 5:00pm. The blessing of the well takes place at 1:00pm.

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, the Phoenix Bell Ringers 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. You cannot consume your own alcohol within the chapel, only outside.

There will also be a plant sale – come along and buy plants grown by the Friends of Chadkirk. The Friends of Chadkirk maintain both the chapel garden and the walled garden.

Musical entertainment will be provided by James Gansler on vocals and guitars, with John Turner on Fiddle and mandolin, 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 has 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, wine and Prosecco, cakes and snacks – cash only. All funds raised are used for the benefit of Chadkirk, the chapel, the walled garden and the country estate.

If the weather is against us, the musical performances will be inside the chapel, which will restrict numbers.

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.