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Welcome to the Wildboarclough and Macclesfield Forest parish website!

The parish is one of Cheshire's largest and most picturesque parishes and is based around the small rural hamlets of Wildboarclough and Macclesfield Forest.  Nestling in the hills on the western side of the Peak District visitors have the opportunity to explore a beautiful corner of Britain's oldest national park using an extensive network of paths and bridleways.  You will also be most welcome to visit the local hostelries and attractions.

One of the main local events is the annual Rose Queen Fete and fell race which take place on Spring Bank Holiday Monday in the grounds of Crag Hall.  On the first Sunday after 12 August the annual Rushbearing Service takes place at the Church of St Stephen Macclesfield Forest.  Please come and join us.

Forest Chapel Rushbearing

Sunday, 14th August at 3 p.m. Preacher – Mrs. Beryl Stew

This service carries on a tradition going back many hundreds of years, when rushes were laid on the floor for people to sit on.  Rushbearing was the time when the old rushes were thrown away and new ones were cut and brought in.  It was a time for the congregation to renew their lives and their faith, but as years went by the religious significance became overshadowed by festivities, and most churches began to hold Rose Queen fetes and Village Fairs on Saturdays.  Forest Chapel has kept a simple Sunday service with the church beautifully decorated with rushes and flowers. Part of the service is held outside and everyone is welcome to come.  For further information please click on the following link.

For upcoming local events please click on the following link.

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Last updated: 14 November 2009