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Enjoy live performances from Poynton Jemmers in various locations along Park Lane.

Join us for this fantastic talk exploring Poynton's 1921 census. A fascinating insight into the history and heritage of our town.

A look into how the Almshouse movement has developed since medieval times, illustrated with examples of some Almshouses in Cheshire - including Poynton!

Follow the plaques in shop windows and step back in time to a very different high street: Poynton in the 20's and 30's.

We all love a slice of cake, but what can they tell us about our social history? Working with the WI, Poynton Town Council present a delicious event, where you can try different pieces of cake... and find out the story behind them!

Find out more about the items that made up a miner's daily life; pick up, hold and look closer at these fascinating items from the National Coal Mining Museum's handling collection.

During Poynton's mining industry, men toiled below ground in claustrophobic, unsafe conditions... but who worked by their side? In this free mini exhibition, discover the hidden lives of the ponies who had no choice to work, but gave it their all.

Our public houses (pubs, inns, taverns, etc) are very much part of our heritage. With speaker Tony Bostock, discover the history of these fantastic buildings and the stories behind their signs... while enjoying the atmosphere of our local pub.

A fascinating insight into Poynton's local history, with displays of live historic steam engines.