Category Archives: Middlewich

It is FAB Festival Time, Hooray! @middlewichfolk

Posted on June 15, 2018 by SpookyMrsGreen

Our little town is coming alive again as we prepare to enjoy the mad weekend that is Folk and Boat (FAB) Festival. Hundreds of people set up camp, the boats pile in, the bunting goes up, and all the pubs … Continue reading →

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Who Pulled the Plug? Middlewich Canal Disappears

Posted on March 19, 2018 by SpookyMrsGreen

It has been an eventful weekend in our little town. Late on Thursday night, the embankment around an aqueduct fell away, causing the canal to drain over the sides and into the river below. There is now a huge hole … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Middlewich FAB Festival #BEFAB

Posted on June 14, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

Our town is preparing for the biggest event of the year… Middlewich FAB Festival! It is always a very special weekend, and I love how the town literally comes alive for the big party. We have been watching the boats … Continue reading →

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Middlewich Rose Fete 2017

Posted on March 3, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

I am very pleased to be involved with the Middlewich Rose Fete. In recent years, it has taken place within the annual Middlewich FAB Festival, but this year we are doing it alone. The Rose Fete has been revived, revitalised, … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Christmas #Blogmas

Posted on December 17, 2016 by SpookyMrsGreen

It is officially 1 week to Christmas, and I think I have finally found my mojo. This week has been rather stressful for different reasons, but it ended very nicely when I watched my elder daughter perform her school nativity … Continue reading →

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Inside Lock 72 of the Trent and Mersey Canal, Middlewich

Posted on December 3, 2016 by SpookyMrsGreen

Last weekend we took a trip down a long flight of metal steps, and descended into the bowels of a lock on our local canal. It was Lock 72 of the Trent and Mersey canal, to be precise, where it … Continue reading →

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A FAB Festival Weekend

Posted on June 22, 2016 by SpookyMrsGreen

We are just about recovering from a very busy FAB festival weekend here in Middlewich. My daughters had lots of fun partaking in the Middlewich Rose Fete parade and arena display, followed by an afternoon of playtime and games. I … Continue reading →

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Boats in Town for Middlewich FAB Festival

Posted on June 16, 2016 by SpookyMrsGreen

Our walk home from the school run was especially exciting today as we took in the sights of all the boats in town for the Middlewich FAB Festival. I managed to get a few photos despite the grey skies, and … Continue reading →

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Books in the Boatyard at Middlewich FAB Festival

Posted on June 14, 2016 by SpookyMrsGreen

This week is very exciting because we are preparing for the annual Middlewich Folk and Boat festival, and this year I am very pleased to announce that I will be exhibiting my books in the boatyard! Come and see me … Continue reading →

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A Showcase of Local Artists at Made in Middlewich

Posted on February 17, 2016 by SpookyMrsGreen

Last weekend we held our regular Made in Middlewich event at St Mary’s Parish Hall. It was a lovely day, with bright sunshine and a chill in the air, and we all enjoyed good company, tasty cake, and lots of … Continue reading →