Pickmere Parish Council

28/08/2026

We would like to offer our heartfelt condolences to the Ford family on the sad loss of Alan and Rick. You will be in our hearts and prayers at this sad time.

22/08/2026

13/08/2026

Because of the hot weather and influx of visitors Sergeant Dan Clarke has advised that two of his officers will be present in Pickmere this afternoon and evening but are unable to remain throughout their shift due to demand. I’m advised they have several parking tickets books with them.

Don’t forget to report any parking offences you see by ringing 101.

Our thanks to the police for their continued support.

12/08/2026

Cheshire Show Ground Events List for 2027

January
3rd Flyball Training
17th Flyball Training
31st Flyball Training

February
13th Flyball Training
20th-21st UKFL Flyball

March
7th Flyball Training
13th-14th Katie Burns Flyball
20th-21st Steven Wheelton UKFL / 21st Run Through Half Marathon
27th Salvage Show

April
11th Flyball Training
24th Salvage Show
25th Tabley Point to Point

May
1st-2nd Katie Burns Flyball
8th -9th Castlewood 4x4
16th Knutsford Races
22nd Salvage Show
24th Cheshire Horse Show
29th Salvage Show
30th Run Through 10k

June
4th-6th Folks and boats music festival
5th-6th UKFL Flyball
6th LMC Dog Show
15th-16th Royal Cheshire Show 2027
25th-27th Salvage Show
26th -27th Line Dancing event

July
3rd Salvage Show
10th-11th Womifest & Steve Icatching event
16th-17th Katie Burns flyball
17th Uk Running inflatable 5k & Steve Icatching event
24th Salvage Show
29th-1st Dubbed Out Festival

August
7th Salvage Show
20th-22nd Music festival
28th Salvage Show

September
2nd-4th Folks and boats music festival
3rd-4th Katie Burns Flyball
11th-12th Truck fest
18th-19th UKFL Flyball
25th Salvage Show

October
16th Salvage Show
30th-31st UKFL Flyball

12/08/2026

Cheshire Show Ground Events for the Remainder of 2026

August
2nd Salvage Show
7th-15th Scouts Chamboree
21st-23rd Fam fest, Sky Glow music festival
29th Salvage Show

September
12th-13th Truck fest
19th-20th Flyball competition UKFL
26th Salvage Show
27th Driving School
27th Calf Show
28th Flyball Training

October
3rd Driving School
10th-11th Tough Mudder Manchester
17th Salvage Show
31st-1st Flyball Competition UKFL

November
7th Driving School

December
5th Driving School

09/08/2026

It is with great sadness we report the sudden passing of a young Pickmere resident Vicky Morris. Vicky leaves behind husband Richard and son Max. Our condolences go to all her many friends and family.

07/08/2026

Picnic Benches at the Lake

Just to inform everyone, we have had to remove the picnic benches at the lake following a safety assessment. Sadly all of the benches had deteriorated and were dangerous so have been removed as they no longer met health and safety standards.

02/08/2026

We are very sad to share the passing of Liz Wilkinson, daughter of Steve and Brenda Wilkinson from Dunholme Farm. Her warm, friendly and supportive manner will be missed by many and she will leave a hole in very many lives. As the editor of Pickmere Press Liz made sure the residents were kept informed of news and activities. In her role as Chaplain our thanks went to Liz for leading our first Pickmere Remembrance service. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out the family for their sad loss.

30/07/2026

PICKMERE LANE BRIDGE

Perhaps not the news and update we wanted but it is a response to the many requests for information sent by Pickmere PC and our ward councillor Kate Hague. Pickmere Parish council, along with neighbouring councils, are currently preparing an evidence based impact assessment to present and discuss with Cheshire East. Every effort is being made to reach a satisfactory conclusion.

"As of 27 July, Cheshire East are carrying out intrusive ground investigations to obtain the crucial ground information required to assess and develop the bridge replacement options. The findings from these investigations will enable us to review the available solutions and identify a preferred option.

Since the completion of the geophysical survey, we have been reviewing the survey findings and developing the scope for the next phase of investigations. The surveys identified ground conditions broadly consistent with our expectations, including the presence of pockets of artesian water within the area. These conditions present additional challenges and risks for ground investigation works, requiring the appointment of specialist contractors with the appropriate expertise and equipment to undertake the work safely and effectively.

Once an option has been agreed, the project will progress through the necessary technical design and approval processes.

At present, we are aiming to begin construction works in summer 2027. However, these timescales remain subject to change depending on the findings of the ground investigations and any additional measures that may be required as a result."

We will continue to keep you informed as the project progresses and key milestones are reached.

Further information on the scheme is available on the Cheshire East Council website:

Information on Pickmere Lane, Pickmere - partial arch collapse works.