Get down to the turnpike to check out what we’ve got on today! Christmas light switch on - djs, pool comps and a huge raffle!

WE ARE LIVE, MIDDLEWICH!!! 🔥🎅 The Turnpike Christmas Lights Switch On is officially underway and the vibes are immaculate! Our DJ’s are already smashing it, the place is filling up fast, and our raffle table… honestly… it looks like Santa’s workshop exploded 🎁😂 If you’re not here yet, why not?! Get down, grab your raffle tickets, have a drink, and get ready for the big moment — we hit that switch at 6pm on the dot and trust us… you don’t want to miss it! Let’s make this the biggest, loudest, brightest one we’ve ever done ✨ #TurnpikeTakeover #ChristmasLights2025 #PartyAllDay #StLukesFundraiser #MiddlewichEvents #LetsDoThis

TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🎄🔥 Our Christmas Light Switch On Fundraising Day is nearly here, and the excitement is already through the roof! Every year you lot blow us away with your support for St Luke’s Hospice, and tomorrow we’re going bigger, brighter and better than ever. Here’s what we’ve packed into your festive Saturday: 🎧 DJ takeover from 1pm – expect bangers, festive throwbacks and party vibes all day 🎱 Pool mini games from 1pm and the Pool Knockout at 2pm – bragging rights up for grabs 🍬 Sweet & Treats stall from 12pm – loaded with Christmas goodies 🍰 Jacqueline Moulton’s cake stall raising money 100% for St Luke’s 🎅 Santa’s arrival at 5.30pm ✨ 6pm Light Switch On – watch the Cledford end glow 🎁 Sit with Santa after the switch-on for just £3 including a gift 🎟️ Historic biggest-ever raffle drawn live at 6.30pm 🎧 DJ’s rolling late into the night We’ve put our heart into this day, and we’re so excited to share it with you. Let’s pack the pub, raise loads for St Luke’s, and light up Middlewich with community spirit. See you tomorrow! ❤️ #TheTurnpike #MiddlewichEvents #ChristmasSwitchOn #StLukesCharity #FundraisingDay #FamilyFriendly #ChristmasInMiddlewich #LightUpTheCledfordEnd

📣 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