Congleton Town Council will be staging a 1920s-themed event in the park on Spring Bank Holiday Monday (May 27), commemorating 100 years of the Congleton War Memorial Hospital.

This institution has provided outstanding care and support to Congleton since 1924.

Running from 12pm to 5pm, Congleton Town Council has invited everyone to come along and enjoy a day filled with fun, nostalgia, and free entertainment.

Congleton War Memorial Hospital has provided outstanding care and support to the town since 1924 (Wiki Commons).

Organiser, town Centre and events officer, Rachel McCarthy, told Nub News: "Our community owes so much to the Congleton War Memorial Hospital since its establishment in 1924 and this event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate its incredible legacy.

"We encourage everyone to join in the festivities and be part of this historic occasion.

"Gather up your friends and family for a day to remember.

"If you don't get chance to pack a picnic you can pick from a wide range of food and drink stalls on offer."

Running from 12pm to 5pm, Congleton Town Council has invited everyone to come along and enjoy a day filled with fun, nostalgia, and free entertainment (Congleton Town Council).

This free entry event promises a vibrant mix of activities transporting people back to the Roaring Twenties and includes:

• Live Music and Entertainment: Pomp and ceremony from Silk Brass Band, lively 1920s tunes from Swingamathing and party favourites from Churnet Sound Radio
• RSPCA Dog Show: Enter your furry friends for just £2 and compete for the top spot
• Food & Drink Stalls: Savour delicious treats and refreshments from a variety of local vendors
• Keep the kids entertained: Get hands on in the craft tent, join in the circus skills workshops and creative facepainting for a small charge of £3 (proceeds to Pancreatic Cancer)
• Climbing Wall: Challenge yourself and conquer the climbing wall
• 1920s Vintage Cars: Admire a collection of beautifully restored vintage cars from the 1920s
• Hospital Trail: Follow the trail through the park, finding the missing items from Dr Cure's medical bag

Congleton Town Council are encouraging residents to walk to the park if they can as surrounding roads and car parks will be extremely busy.

Free event parking is available on Siemens, Jackson Road and Beresford's, off Willow Street (opposite St Stephen's Church).

Congleton Town Council are encouraging residents to walk to Congleton Park if they can as surrounding roads and car parks will be extremely busy (Mark Sandbach).

There will be designated Blue Badge parking on Hankinson's field, off Park Road, follow the big blue signs.

Mill Green and Park Road will be closed to traffic from 10am to 6pm, with access for residents only.