📣 CALLING ALL POOL PLAYERS, PRETEND PROS, AND PINT-SIDE COACHES! This Saturday at The Turnpike, we’re turning the pub into Middlewich’s pool battleground as part of our St Luke’s Cheshire fundraising day! 🎱💚 Pool Table One is where the serious business happens… 💷 £10 entry fee 🏆 Cash AND prizes to be won ⏰ Starts at 2pm Think you can clear the table under pressure? Step up, chalk up, and show Middlewich how it’s done! Over on Pool Table Two, it’s all about fun and chaos: 🎉 Mini games running all day from 1pm – trick shots, speed challenges, fun comps and more. Perfect for anyone who just wants to get involved and keep the energy buzzing. Every single pound raised on the day goes directly to St Luke’s Cheshire, so whether you’re playing, cheering, losing, or winning… you’re doing good. ❤️ Names are already going down fast – pop your name behind the bar and join us for a brilliant day of competition, community, and Christmas fundraising magic! Massive thank you and shoutout to Simon Nadin for organising and running this on the day 💙 #TheTurnpikeMiddlewich #CharityPoolKnockout #MiddlewichEvents #StLukesCheshire #FundraisingDay #CommunitySpirit #PoolTournament #LetsDoThis

🚨 THE BIGGEST RAFFLE IN TURNPIKE HISTORY HAS LANDED! 🚨 And we mean BIG — a wild mix of luxury vouchers, beauty treatments, chocolate hampers, sports tickets, grooming packages, tattoos, salon treats, meals, drinks, fitness classes, whisky, boules afternoons, and everything in between! Middlewich businesses have absolutely DELIVERED for St Luke’s Hospice, and we’re still not done… prizes are rolling in daily so a mega update is coming on Saturday! If we miss anyone today, shout at us gently — we promise it’s not intentional! And a special shoutout to Katie Mulhern for her amazing work in securing most of the prizes ❤️❤️ Here’s your first HUGE reveal of what’s up for grabs: • Ceramic Car Coat worth £400 – Stewart Walker • 2 x Crewe Alex tickets for any remaining home game this season • £50 Turnpike Bar Tab • Meal for 4 at The Turnpike • Chimichangos : Fajita for 2 • Joan Mulhern: 2 x bottles of prosecco • Katie Mulhern: Makeup goodies • Little Morrisons: Wolf Blass white wine • Folk & Boat: Signed copy of Then Things Went Dark + Milk Tray • Middlewich Crazy Daisies: Sweets • The Woolverine Ladies: Sweets • Middlewich Bowling Club: Boules afternoon for up to 20 people • Starbucks: 2 x free drink vouchers • Sally’s Café (Sandbach): £10 voucher • Chocolates to Cherish: Handmade Christmas chocolate box • Treetops Café: Breakfast for 2 • Sunday Skin @ Treetops : Japanese head spa + 20% off Wild Rising • Emily Pollitt: 4-week voucher for Boxercise + Clubbercise at The Den 2 • Middlewich Mutts: Free dog groom • Glen: Glen Moray whisky + Celebrations • Glow Up Aesthetics by EL: Prescription facial • Sarah Broadhurst: Bodyshop products, large candle, limoncello, bubble tea bubble bath, Champneys gift set • Temptations: Christmas sweet bomb • Travel Agent: Il Borgo white wine • Touch of Beauty: Nail voucher • Fresh Paws: Dog hamper • Beau Salon: Cut & blow dry • The Butchers: Voucher for 1 full chicken • Razor Sharp : Free haircut • Tesco Middlewich: Socks, sweets, Bucks Fizz, Lindt selection • Middlewich Carpets: Free fitting voucher (1 room up to 16sqm) • Cloak & Dagger: Free haircut • Thunderkiss Tattoo: £40 tattoo voucher • Sweets & Treats: Chocolate hamper • Pet Shop: Wild bird hamper • Glow Up Aesthetics by EL: Luxury prescription facial • Nail Fairy: 2 x £30 vouchers • Dave’s Fishing Shop: Hoodie • Buds Stuffed Balloon • Twisted Root Turning: Handmade wooden Christmas tree 🎄 PLUS… stacks of booze, chocolates, and mystery prizes still being collected! This is going to be our most exciting fundraiser yet, and every ticket sold helps St Luke’s continue their incredible work. Get ready to win big, support local, and celebrate the generosity of our amazing community. Raffle tickets available behind the bar now at just £1 per ticket!! 💙✨ #TurnpikeRaffle #BiggestRaffleEver #MiddlewichBusinesses #SupportLocal #FundraisingForStLukes #CommunityMagic #CharityDay #TurnpikeEvents

Saturday is shaping up to be one of the BEST days of the year at The Turnpike! 🎄🎧❤️ We’re hosting our huge Light Switch-On Fundraiser for St Luke’s Hospice, and our DJ army are firing up the decks from 1pm — full line-up in the picture! Expect an entire day of music, dancing, festive fun and community spirit as we build towards the big moment at 6pm when we light up the Cledford end. Add in some incredible fundraising, Santa’s visit, and that electric Turnpike atmosphere… it’s going to be nothing short of magical. Who’s ready to make memories while supporting a brilliant cause? Drop a 🎄 if we’ll see you there! #TheTurnpike #StLukesHospice #LightSwitchOn2025 #DJLineUp #DJsFrom1pm #SupportLocal #MiddlewichMagic #PunchPubs

Cledford… it’s your time to shine! 🌟 Middlewich Town had their switch-on last weekend, but now it’s our turn to light up the Cledford end in true Turnpike style — loud, proud, and raising money for the incredible St Luke’s Hospice ❤️🎄 THIS SATURDAY we’re going all out with our Light Switch On Fundraising Day! Our DJ’s fire up the decks from 1pm, bringing the festive bangers, the party vibes and the proper Turny atmosphere you lot are famous for! Full DJ line-up drops tomorrow 👀🔥 Then at 6pm, the big moment arrives — the lights go on! ✨ But before and after that magical moment, we’ve got Santa dropping by from 5.30pm - 6.30pm. straight after the light switch on, little ones can sit with Santa, have a chat, and take home a small gift for just £3 each, with every penny going to St Luke’s Hospice 🎅💙 Let’s pack the pub, raise a fortune, and show Middlewich what the Cledford community can do! 🎅🎄 #TheTurnpike #Middlewich #ChristmasLights #StLukesHospice #CommunitySpirit #CledfordCrew #FestiveFun #ChristmasAtTheTurny

Barry Ruffley is back at 6.30pm tonight to test your knowledge and your patience 😂🧠 If you think you’re smart — perfect. If you’re not… even better, we love watching chaos unfold. Get a team together and come argue over answers like it’s a family Christmas dinner. #TurnpikeQuiz #SundayBanter #BarryRuffley

It’s the kind of Sunday that sports fans live for 😎⚽🏎️ We’re serving up back-to-back football, a 4pm Qatar Grand Prix, and food from 12–5pm at 2 meals for £12.49 — because great sport deserves great scran. Your full Sunday schedule: 🔵 12pm – Crystal Palace v Man Utd 🔴 2.05pm – West Ham v Liverpool 🔵 4.30pm – Chelsea v Arsenal 🏁 4pm – Qatar Grand Prix Grab your favourite seat, grab two meals for a bargain price, and settle in for a full day of action. The atmosphere is always unreal on a Super Sunday — don’t miss out! #TurnpikeVibes #SuperSundaySport #PremierLeague #F1Live #QatarGP #Middlewich

Man Utd fans… we know you need emotional support, so we’re opening early at 11.45am 😂⚽ Palace v United – 12pm kick-off. Alcohol from 12pm – we don’t make the rules, we just pour the pints! #TurnyBanter #PremierLeague

Today’s the day Middlewich flips the switch and officially kicks off Christmas in the town!🎄❤️ But once the countdown’s over and the tree is glowing… where are you heading next? Straight to The Turnpike, obviously. Because from 8pm, we’re firing up the karaoke with DJ Ryan Swindells, and if you’ve ever been here on a Saturday night, you know exactly how that goes — loud, hilarious, wholesome chaos, with a bit of festive sparkle thrown on top. Whether you’re riding the high of the lights switch-on or just fancy a night of guaranteed laughs, we’ve got you covered. Round up your mates, grab a drink, pick your song, and let’s turn tonight into a proper Middlewich moment. 🎤✨ #Turnpike #KaraokeNight #DJRyanSwindells #MiddlewichEvents #ChristmasKickOff #GoodVibesOnly

🎱 MIDDLEWICH, RACK ’EM UP – IT’S FREE POOL DAY! 🎱 If you needed a sign to get out the house today… this is it. Pool is FREE all day at The Turnpike – no charge, no catch, just bring yourself and your best (or worst) trick shots. Bring the gang down for: • Friendly games that definitely won’t get competitive… • A few “just one more game then we’ll go home” lies • Drinks flowing, jukebox on, proper pub vibes all day Hungry? We’ve got you. Our 2 for £12.49 menu is on – ideal for refuelling between games or keeping the sore losers sweet with cheesy carbs. Who’s breaking first then? Drop a 🎱 in the comments if you’re popping in today! #TheTurnpike #MiddlewichNights #FreePoolAllDay #PubGames #PoolLife #TurnyTime #PintAndPool

Who’s got their dabbers polished and their lucky charms packed? Because BINGO NIGHT is back and we’re still buzzing from last week’s madness 🤯 Eyes down at 7.30pm with the legend himself DJ Taxi Mike calling the numbers like he’s hosting the National Lottery. And don’t forget — fuel up before the chaos! Food served until 8pm and yes… you can still grab 2 meals for £12.49 because we’re good to you like that 😏 Last week we witnessed HISTORY… 💥 £272 jackpot 💥 Line winner walked out £72 richer 💥 Full house scooped a jaw-dropping £200 We’re still recovering. Middlewich wasn’t ready. Question is… ARE WE BEATING IT TONIGHT OR WHAT?! Come try your luck — or just come for the chaos. We won’t judge. #BingoNight #TurnpikeTuesdays #TaxiMikeOnTheDecks #MiddlewichEvents #FeedingTheNation #2For1249 #LetsBeatTheJackpot