Time fries for popular chippy after 125 years
ATRADITIONAL fish and chip shop that has been part of the community for generations is celebrating its 125th birthday.
Crompton Road Chippy, in Macclesfield, opened in 1896 and is marking the big day on Friday, January 29, albeit in a more low-key way than hoped because of the pandemic.
It is currently owned by James Tattum, 47, who took over the business in January 2020 - meaning this week is also his first anniversary as owner.
Commemorative 125th mugs have been made and will be given free to the first 50 customers placing an order on the day and the premises will also be decorated.
James said: “Getting to know our customers was an extremely rewarding experience and an absolute pleasure to be able to serve the community.
“There is a real bond within the team at Crompton Road that is also extended to all our customer. To say that I am proud of the them and the chippy is a huge understatement.” Crompton
Road Chippy last made the news in 2013 when burglars hid in the toilet before stealing all the pies on the premises.
In normal times there is also a dine-in restaurant that was added in 1986 when what was then a cobblers next door was converted.
POLICE have issued an angry response after ‘a considerable amount’ building rubble was dumped on a residential street.
The earth and house bricks were fly-tipped in the middle of the road on Green Street, in central Macclesfield,on Saturday, January 23.
And officers released a picture of it hitting out at those responsible.
A Cheshire Police spokesman said: “Unfortunately a considerable amount of
Plans for the future include the re-introduction of lobster tails and shrimp to the menu.
Previous owners have included Jeanette Palfrymen and Arthur and Sue Comish, who were wellknown figures in the area so James knows he has large shoes to fill. earth and house bricks have been dumped.
“This is totally irresponsible and dangerous behaviour. (The council’s) highways department are aware
Currently James has a team of nine that include servers, waiting on-staff (when Covid rules allow) and delivery drivers.
One of them is Charlie Comish, 22, grandson of Arthur who also worked in the chippy as a 12-yearold.
James said: “Prior to buying the chippy, I spent some time with (former owner) Arthur and it became clear to me that this man has a serious legacy as well as extremely high standards.
“So I knew that I was going to have to pull out all the stops to carry on where Arthur had left off.
“Thankfully soon after re-opening the business Arthur’s grandson Charlie came to work for me.” Charlie first went to work for his grandad when he was 12 so lots of our customers have seen him grow up and I have had the pleasure of watching him grow into his role as the manager.” and will remove the fly tipping when possible.”
The council also had remove fly-tipped tiles from a road near Wildboarclough last week after they were dumped in a dangerous location.
The police spokesman added: “Fly-tipping is very harmful and hazardous. Please dispose of items responsibly and safely.”
Anyone with information on those responsible can call police on 101.