All colours of the rainbow - businesses in Sandbach are getting ready for the town to stage its first ever Sandbach Pride event this weekend.

And a local artist has painted rainbow wings on the shutters to Sandbach Market Hall store opposite The Commons for the event.

Many shops throughout the town have put on window displays including Jenny's Tea Shop and the White Ribbon boutique and the Vintage Hair salon.

Sandbach Art Room in Bradwall Road has rainbow bunting and rainbow flags plus a side window display.

And Sandbach-based fine artist and muralist, Victoria Holland from Victoria's Art Studio, was commissioned by Sandbach Pride to paint rainbow wings on the shutter opposite The Commons.

Victoria said: "It's the first ever hand painted mural I have done on shutters! I will take on any challenge and I'm delighted with how it's turned out.

"Hopefully this mural will become a permanent feature to the town."

Sandbach Pride are delighted with the rainbow wings and also the many window displays throughout the town.

"Don't forget to have your photo with the beautifully designed and painted rainbow wings on the side of the market store on The Commons using the hashtag #sandbachrainbowwings," said a spokesperson.

"What a fantastic and colourful addition to the town as we countdown to Sandbach Pride this weekend."

"From the start of planning for Sandbach Pride the team behind Sandbach Pride wanted to create a community event for all of Sandbach to enjoy.

"This includes everyone from across the community, all different ages and backgrounds, creating a new fixture in the Sandbach events calendar."

Sandbach Pride will be officially opened at 11 am on Saturday (September 3rd) by Sandbach Mayor, Councillor Kathryn Flavell, with various events taking place throughout the day from live music to street dance. and family workshops.