Last chance . . .

The Barnaby goodness continues, with a rich mix of events on offer for Thursday and Friday.

Read on to find out more and make sure you don’t miss out.

Thursday 21 June

MACC-POW launches the summer reading challenge
Take the children along to the library to learn how to draw Dennis and Gnasher with Nigel Parkinson from the Beano at the launch of this summer’s reading challenge. Book direct with the library on 01625 374000.

Macclesfield Library, 4pm – 5pm FREE

Trouble in Paradise
Immersive original theatre by Macc College performing arts students.

Whilst clearing out her grandfather’s attic in 1982, Jennifer finds a diary from the 1920s. As she reads the diary, she’s drawn in to the life of a club performer that has a profound effect on her own life. Adult themes, so not suitable for young children.

United Reform Church, 7pm – 9.15pm (Friday performance sold out) £10

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Weave Digital and Creative Careers Knowledge Bank
Are you (or do you know someone who is) between 18 and 25 and interested in a career in the digital/creative industries? The Weave Knowledge Bank is a chance to meet industry professionals for first hand advice about next steps and future possibilities.

Snow Goose Bar, 5pm – 7pm FREE

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New Spaces, Familiar Faces
Delve into hidden areas of the  Little Theatre as the action comes off stage. Pop-up performances of classic scenes in unexpected places, from dressing room to fly gallery.

MADS Little Theatre, performances 7.45pm and 8.30pm  £7

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Friday 22 June

Barnaby Boggy Doodles
Inspiring and friendly walk with lots of doodle stops. No artistic experience needed. With both the BBC and the Met office forecasting fine weather, what better place to be than Tegg’s Nose this Friday morning?

Tegg’s Nose Country Park, 10am – 12pm £10

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The Other Solos
Shakespeare on alienation, prejudice and fear: monologues by actors for whom English is a second language (video) followed by short discussion on the issues raised.

St Michael’s Church, sessions between 2pm and 4pm FREE

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Paterson – a film by Jim Jarmusch
Beguiling tale of a bus driver and part-time poet in Paterson NJ.  ‘A delight’ – Guardian. One of Jarmusch’s best films.

Cinemac, 2pm – 5pm

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Print Mill Party
Live music, performance art, poetry, screen-printing and highly-collectable work by local artists. If you’re lucky enough to be booked in for Arthur Smith (now sold out), you can still pop down here after!

The Print Mill, 6pm – 11pm FREE

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