Events

28-03-2012 01:00

Manchester 2012 will be the sixth Bingham Cup and is officially sponsored by the Rugby Football Union.
Date: 1st Jun 2012 - 3rd Jun 2012
Location: Chorlton Park
Cost: To be confirmed

Thursday 01:00

Wythenshawe Games is a sporting extravaganza inspired by the Olympics.
Date: 20th Jul 2012 - 29th Jul 2012
Location: Various Venues, Wythenshawe
Cost: All free for Wythenshawe residents

Tuesday 01:00

See favourites including Labyrinth, Becoming Jane, How to Marry a Millionaire, Beaches, Chicago, Wimbledon, Big, Motorcycle Diaries, Singin’ In the Rain and Notting Hill.
Date: 15th May 2012 - 26th Jul 2012
Location: Spinningfields
Time: 8pm
Cost: Single Screening £2 each or Season Ticket £9.99

11-05-2012 01:00

Head to the city and mark Manchester City FC’s Premier League title.
Date: 14th May 2012
Location: Parade begins at Albert Square
Time: 18.00
Cost: Free

10-05-2012 01:00

There’s something crafty afoot in Longsight, Hulme and Moss Side Powerhouse Libraries!
Date: 10th May 2012 - 31st Jul 2012
Location: Various Libraries
Cost: Free

09-05-2012 01:00

Come along to the sixth Bingham Cup, sponsored by the Rugby Football Union.
Date: 1st Jun 2012 - 3rd Jun 2012
Location: 1-3 June
Time: -
Cost:

08-05-2012 01:00

“I love the immediacy of a very short story; it’s like a shot of espresso or tequila - punchy and direct. As a reader I want a story to hit me hard and then to linger... ”
Date: 14th May 2012
Location: City Library
Time: 18:00 - 19:30
Cost: Free, please book

02-05-2012 01:00

See the Royal Opera House's screening of La Boheme in Exchange Square.
Date: 17th May 2012
Location: Exchange Square
Time: 19:30
Cost: Free

01-05-2012 01:00

There will be lots of activities going on for the whole family to enjoy as part of this celebration
Date: 12th May 2012
Location: Avenue Library and Learning Centre
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
Cost: Free

23-04-2012 01:00

Reduce, Reuse, Revamp, Recycle Rubbish Revamped wants you to get close to your rubbish
Date: 1st May 2012
Location: Chorlton
Time: 19.00 - 21.30
Cost: £15.00

06-05-2012 13:00

Ellenroad Steam Museum will be holding a Steam and Vintage vehicle rally on Sunday 6 May and Monday 7 May.

The biggest working steam Mill engine in the world will be in steam as usual and many historic vehicles will be on site. We are expecting at least four steam road vehicles, including two traction engines and a steam wagon as well as a number of Scammel, Foden and Leyland wagons and a London bus.

The little Dragon portable engine will be in steam and there will be two historic fairground stalls. On the Sunday there will be a display of vintage motor bikes and the Whiterose Goldwings motor bike club. It promises to be a great day out for the family.

Event price will be £6 for Adults £5 concessionary and £15 for a family ticket (two adults and two children)

Contact: davidpope10@sky.com

Saturday 02:00

Bamford Chapel present Kathryn Rudge (Mezzo Soprano) with her accompanist Daniel Browel.

Organised by Bamford Chapel

Kathryn has been listed by national newspaper The Times as the new face in classical music to look out for in 2012. She made her professional opera debut with English National Opera at the London Coliseum in the role of Cherubino in Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro to critical acclaim. She is making her Opera North debut in the role of Sesto in their production of Handel’s Giulio Cesare.

Time: 7.30pm

Price: £6

24-04-2012 01:00

Whether you are writing your first CV or updating an existing one, get some free help
Date: 20th Apr 2012 - 18th May 2012
Interval: Every week
Location: Fallowfield and Withington Libraries
Cost: Free

02-04-2012 01:00

Young people aged 13 to 25 are invited to join spoken-word artists Reece Williams and Saquib Chowdhury at Longsight and Crumpsall Libraries.
Date: 10th Apr 2012 - 25th Jul 2012
Location: Crumpsall and Longsight Libraries
Cost: Free

18-04-2012 01:00

The Olympic torch comes to Manchester this summer as inspirational local residents carry it through it the city streets ahead of London 2012.
Date: 23rd Jun 2012 - 24th Jun 2012
Location: Manchester
Cost: Free

18-04-2012 01:00

Manchester Mega Mela, the largest celebration of South Asian Culture in the North of England
Date: 14th Jul 2012 - 15th Jul 2012
Location: Platt Fields Park
Cost: Free

12-04-2012 01:00

The 24:7 Theatre Festival is a unique part of Manchester ’s cultural fabric.
Date: 20th Jul 2012 - 27th Jul 2012
Location: Various Venues
Cost: Show tickets cost £8 / £6 conc, but some associated events will be free of charge

19-04-2012 21:30

Organised by Colin Meredith & Russell Richardson Rochdale Ghost Walks will run on the first and third Thursday each month – 19/4/12; 3/5/12; 17/5/12.

Private parties for up to 30 catered for. Ghostly tales and murderous deeds from Rochdale’s past will chill you to the core on these evening walks around Rochdale town centre.

After the walk you can warm yourself in the cosy surroundings of the Baum, one of Rochdale’s finest ‘Real Ale’ pubs.

Venue: Meet at the Baum, 33-37 Toad Lane, Rochdale OL12 ONU Time: 7.30pm-9pm (approximately 90 minutes).

06-05-2012 12:00

Open Day at Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum

Sunday 6 May 2012.

10am-4pm

For further information please visit www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/museum

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03-04-2012 01:00

Violet Youth at City Library Manchester
Date: 23rd Apr 2012
Location: City Library
Time: 19:30 - 21:00
Cost: Free, please book

02-04-2012 01:00

Manchester's 3rd St George Festival is taking over Albert Square for the weekend prior to St George’s Day and filling it to the brim with fun things to do, see and hear!
Date: 20th Apr 2012 - 22nd Apr 2012
Location: Albert Square
Cost: Free

02-04-2012 01:00

The Olympic torch comes to Manchester this summer as inspirational local residents carry it through it the city streets ahead of London 2012.
Date: 23rd Jun 2012 - 24th Jun 2012
Location: Manchester City Centre
Cost: Free

28-03-2012 01:00

The final challenge for the GB taekwondo team before they reach the Olympics will be the European Championships here in Manchester.
Date: 3rd May 2012 - 6th May 2012
Location: National Cycling Centre
Time: 9am - 7pm
Cost: various - see below

28-03-2012 01:00

The final challenge for the GB taekwondo team before they reach the Olympics will be the European Championships here in Manchester.
Date: 3rd May 2012 - 6th May 2012
Location: Bradford
Time: 9am - 7pm
Cost: various - see below

28-03-2012 01:00

Manchester prepares to host a new kind of Magic.
Date: 26th May 2012 - 27th May 2012
Location: Etihad Stadium
Cost: Please see website for details.

27-03-2012 15:00

Organised by Littleborough Coach House

Lunchtime concert with songs by Brian McEwen and humour by John Butterworth.

Tuesday 24 April 2012
Thursday 31 May 2012

Concert 1pm-2pm

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10-04-2012 14:15

For many years the Friends have been helping the Art Gallery to conserve and acquire paintings for the collection. Talks by invited speakers about art history and craft are held most months with the occasional trip to visit other art collections.

Talks cost £2 per person for members; £3 for non-members, which includes refreshments, payable on the door.

No booking required. All welcome.

On 10 April 2012, John Turkington’s title is ‘John Ruskin, Champion of Venice’. Ruskin was the most influential critic of his day. Slideshows of his own work and that of other artists.

Please telephone for details for May 2012.

Time: 12.15pm-12.45pm coffee; 12.45pm-1.45pm speaker

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22-03-2012 00:00

Family Fun
Date: 11th Apr 2012
Location: Wythenshawe Park
Time: 14:00 - 15:00
Cost: Free

05-04-2012 21:30

Organised by Colin Meredith & Russell Richardson Rochdale Ghost Walks will run on the first and third Thursday each month – 5/4/12; 19/4/12; 3/5/12; 17/5/12.

Private parties for up to 30 catered for. Ghostly tales and murderous deeds from Rochdale’s past will chill you to the core on these evening walks around Rochdale town centre.

After the walk you can warm yourself in the cosy surroundings of the Baum, one of Rochdale’s finest ‘Real Ale’ pubs.

Venue: Meet at the Baum, 33-37 Toad Lane, Rochdale OL12 ONU Time: 7.30pm-9pm (approximately 90 minutes).

15-03-2012 00:00

Be part of Basketball history in Manchester!
Date: 18th Jul 2012 - 19th Jul 2012
Location: Manchester Evening News Arena
Cost: Tickets on sale (visit Ticketmaster for more info)

14-03-2012 00:00

Celebrate Manchester and St Petersburg's sister city link which will reach its 50th anniversary in 2012.
Date: 2nd Apr 2012 - 15th Apr 2012
Location: Sculpture Hall, Town Hall
Cost: Free

12-03-2012 00:00

Future Perfect 3 is an Arts vs Cancer Charity in aid of The Christie Hospital to help purchase a CTC Machine.
Date: 12th May 2012
Location: Castlefield Arena, Liverpool Road , Manchester
Time: 11.30 - 21.00
Cost: Please see website for details.

12-03-2012 00:00

It’s a quacking year for sport as the Manchester Duck Race returns to Spinningfields for its third successive year.
Date: 6th Apr 2012
Location: Leftbank, Spinningfields, Manchester
Time: 2pm
Cost: See website for details

23-02-2012 00:00

A family funday with taster sessions of sailing, canoeing and indoor climbing.
Date: 11th Mar 2012
Location: Debdale Park 1075 Hyde Road, Gorton Manchester M18 7JU
Time: 10am - 3pm
Cost: £5 per session

16-02-2012 00:00

Celebrate Manchester's relationship with St Petersburg.
Date: 10th Mar 2012
Location: Various
Cost: Various

15-03-2012 19:30

Organised by Colin Meredith & Russell Richardson Rochdale Ghost Walks will run on the first and third Thursday each month – 15/3/12; 5/4/12; 19/4/12; 3/5/12; 17/5/12.

Private parties for up to 30 catered for. Ghostly tales and murderous deeds from Rochdale’s past will chill you to the core on these evening walks around Rochdale town centre.

After the walk you can warm yourself in the cosy surroundings of the Baum, one of Rochdale’s finest ‘Real Ale’ pubs.

Venue: Meet at the Baum, 33-37 Toad Lane, Rochdale OL12 ONU Time: 7.30pm-9pm (approximately 90 minutes).

02-05-2012 21:15

Organised by Phoenix Opera & Amateur Dramatic Society

Rochdale Phoenix Opera & Amateur Dramatic Society present La Traviata.

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10-05-2012 21:45

Organised by Littleborough Historical & Archaeological Society

A talk by Norman Redhead. New members always welcome.

Time: 8pm onwards, refreshments from 7.45pm

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12-05-2012 02:00

Organised by Rochdale Music Society

An evening of soloists and ensembles with a varied programme of Chamber Music.

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Saturday 16:00

Organised by Rochdale Borough Blue Badge Tourist Guides

Rochdale’s magnificent Grade 1 listed Town Hall is not only a stunning building, it also has a great story to tell about the growth of Rochdale and its’ place in the world. One of Rochdale’s Blue Badge Guides will tell this story whilst taking you on a tour of one of the finest Victorian Gothic town halls in the country.

Your visit will include the Great Hall, Gothic Revival architecture, the newly restored Minton floor tiles, and some of the best examples of the last 19th century stained glass windows in the UK.

Venue: Meet in the foyer at the Rochdale Town Hall, The Esplanade

Duration: 2 hours. Further dates available to October 2012; please phone for information.

Bookings/enquiries through: 01706 924928 TIC (Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm); email: tic@link4life.org ; or in person at Touchstones Rochdale

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16-02-2012 00:00

Celebrate Manchester's relationship with St Petersburg.
Date: 10th Mar 2012 - 1st Apr 2012
Location: Various
Cost: Various

05-03-2012 00:00

Discover Manchester’s historic photographs in an event to accompany John Sergeant’s BBC series, Britain’s First Photo Album, about the photographic pioneer, Francis Frith.
Date: 15th Mar 2012
Location: City Library
Time: 18:00 - 19:00
Cost: Free, please book

16-02-2012 00:00

Celebrate Manchester's relationship with St Petersburg.
Date: 10th Mar 2012
Location: Zion Centre
Cost: £6 - includes food, workshop, & concert

16-02-2012 00:00

Celebrate Manchester's relationship with St Petersburg.
Date: 10th Mar 2012
Location: Zion Centre
Cost:

28-02-2012 00:00

With Robin Hunter, retired cancer consultant from The Christie. Robin has an active role within the charity 'Manchester Men Matter.'
Date: 23rd Feb 2012 - 2nd Apr 2012
Location: Various
Cost: Free

01-02-2012 00:00

Free workshops for ages 7 to 9
Date: 1st Mar 2012 - 8th Mar 2012
Interval: Every week
Location: Burnage and Didsbury Libraries
Time: 15.30 - 16.30
Cost: Free, please book

23-02-2012 00:00

Fundraising Evening for The Wythenshawe Diamond Jubilee Event
Date: 2nd Mar 2012
Location: Greenbrow Social Club
Time: 19:00
Cost: Tickets are £5 in advance or £6 on the night

14-02-2012 00:00

Come along if you would like advice and guidance on training and volunteering opportunities. There will be a wide range of activities and a creche available on the day.
Date: 24th Feb 2012
Location: Moston Sure Start Centre - Adrian Street M40 5FG
Time: 11:00 - 14:00
Cost: Free

16-02-2012 00:00

Join the celebrations of Manchester's relationship with St Petersburg.
Date: 10th Mar 2012
Location: Various
Cost: Various

15-02-2012 00:00

Date: 10th Jun 2012
Location: Manchester City Centre
Cost: Free