The Mill Blog
July Film Night – Double Indemnity
Double Indemnity – About the Film Double Indemnity (1944) is regarded by many as the finest ever example of what became known as Film Noir. Consider some of the challengers for that title... The Big Sleep, The Maltese Falcon (both shown at previous Classic Movie...
It’s that time of year again – In Bloom judging
Diana and her helpers are working hard to get us ready for our 'judging' on the 1st August, fingers crossed! We have also had some beautiful additions to the decorations in our garden from our very own craft group. They have been busy decorating various, interesting...
Congleton Rotary Support and Classic Car Show
Rotary have become huge supporters of our work at the Saw Mill, so here is another big thanks to them. Their latest was Rod jet washing our decking which was badly needed, thank you Rod and Rotary. And Rotary are holding a Classic Car Show at the Egerton Arms in...
Dreaded VAT
Inflation, energy prices and costs in general have pushed us over the VAT threshold which is a complete pain for us as a tiny organisation, just more work so the government takes money off us - urgghh! Luckily with the help of various organisations and volunteers in...
Ultra Processed Food (UPF) Update July 2023
This is a subject that's captured the headlines! As we suggested last month, the Old Saw Mill response has been to stop using supermarket bread, baps and teacakes all of which fit thoroughly into the UPFood camp. We're making them all ourselves in our premises from...
Krazy Kasino Night Friday 16th June
In anticipation of Father’s Day, the Old Saw Mill is going Krazy with a capital K on Friday 16th June! Come and join us at our Krazy Kasino for an evening of excellent food in the café and gaming fun in the upstairs room. Guided by your Kasino hosts and hostesses why...
Loyalty Scheme Versus Shareholder – What’s it all about?
The Old Saw Mill is a Community Benefit Society which is a not-for-profit organisation, owned by those of you that have joined the share scheme. We use the shareholder funds for major projects, the key project we will be campaigning for if it's agreed at the AGM is to...
Top Hat – Friday 23rd June Film Night
Come and join us for our showing on Friday 23rd June: Doors will open at 5.30 pm. Pie, peas and mash supper is served at 6.00 pm followed by John's introduction to the film and then the movie. Cost is £10 for non-members of the OSM and £8 for members. Astaire and...
The Saw Mill is going non Ultra Processed Food – What?
It's an accepted fact these days that a large proportion of us are getting way heavier than we should be. If like me you're over 70 you can remember people being much slighter, but why oh, why? We are what we eat. How has our food changed over the last 60 years?...
Old Saw Mill Newsletter
Welcome to our latest newsletter at the end of a busy week with the Coronation of King Charles III, a historic event whether you're a lover of the Monarchy or not! The Old Saw Mill has the royal seal of approval as the King himself visited us in 2018! We have been...
The Old Saw Mill Congleton
Location
Back River Street
Congleton
CW12 1HJ
Hours
Monday to Friday: 10am - 3pm
Saturday: 9am - 3pm
Breakfast // Home Cooked Food // Coffee // Free Wifi
Always a Warm Welcome
