Arts

  • MBs’ Trip Up the Nile

    Image: Miss Marianne Brocklehurst (1832-1898); Unknown artist;  Silk Heritage Trust A special exhibition celebrating Macclesfield’s own Marianne Brocklehurst and her collections will open at The...

  • Mop Fair arrives with a bang

    Little Moreton Hall: September 23 and 24 Loading and firing an ancient cannon, armed combat, musketry and archery will all be included in a Mop...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Monday 18 to Thursday 28 September Monday 18 September Victoria and Abdul (PG) 5.30, 8.00 Tuesday 19 September...

  • Chance of a lifetime for young performers

    Ambitions to star in a world famous musical?  Then Buxton Opera House are offering the opportunity. Buxton Opera House is throwing the doors open to young...

  • Abandon Normal Devices present WATERLICHT

      Abandon Normal Devices are proud to announce WATERLICHT, an ambitious and large-scale installation by Dutch artist and innovator, Daan Roosegaarde. It will have its...

  • Barnaby Festival Big Sing 2018

    Want to be part of 2018’s Big Sing? Come along and find out about the new Barnaby Festival Choir! Friday 15th Sept, 7pm – 8.30pm Join us...

  • Get in the mood for Christmas

    A Brief History of Christmas with GreenMatthews, The Old Sunday School Sat 25 November, performance 1-3pm followed by festive tea provided by the Friends A...

  • A day to remember at Quarry Bank

    One of Britain’s most historically important sites is to open for free as part of a festival celebrating history and culture. Quarry Bank will be taking...

  • A picture is worth a thousand words

    John Stafford’s Favourite Artist: Joseph Wright of Derby The Old Sunday School, 2 October 2017 – 6 January 2018 A new exhibition at The Old...

  • Arley Hall Autumn Plant Fair

    Sunday 1st October 10am – 4pm Enjoy a day out browsing the specialist plant nurseries selling unusual plants, shrubs and bulbs and gather great ideas...

  • Christ Church open weekend

    Visitors are welcome to explore the Georgian interior of Christ Church – with its sea of box pews and savour the timeless atmosphere. Opening hours...

  • Wayne Hemingway heading for town

    “The highly successful series of WEAVE Town Talks returns after a summer break on 7th September. This must-attend free event at Macclesfield Town Hall, will...

  • Hats off for the National Trust . . . or Cheshire East?

    Our Portugal-based twitter correspondent has told us that the Twittersphere has been buzzing with excitement and controversy following the revelation that “Future Footballers Wife” hats  were...

  • Summer reading challenge a huge success

    This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is more popular than ever, with over 960 local children are taking part. A national event, the Challenge, which takes place...

  • 50 year reunion of Christ Church Turkish adventure

    A reunion of young people who joined an intrepid overland trip to Turkey in 1967 takes place at Christ Church on Saturday 9th September, 2-4pm....

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Cinemac Old Sunday School Roe Street Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Wednesday 23 August – Thursday 7 September Wednesday 23 August Cars...

  • New home for local crafts group

    Newly-opened wool and haberdashery shop Crafty Corner in Macclesfield town centre has given a new home to Serenity Crafts, a local arts and crafts group....

  • Arley Hall Outdoor Theatre

    The Comedy of Errors performed by the Lord Chamberlain’s Men On Thursday 24th August, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men return to the Walled Garden at Arley....

  • Barnaby Festival 2018 – latest news

    Open meeting… Thanks so much to everyone who was able to join us at St Michael’s last month; it was a really productive evening, and...

  • The Game’s a Foot, try the Fish!

    If Sherlock had a sense of humour, these mysteries would still give him a run for his money. Two delightfully silly whodunits from Tom Taylor,...