• National Tug of War Championships

    Saturday 18th June will see the National Outdoor Tug of War championships take place at Macclesfield Rugby Club’s home ground of Priory Park in Macclesfield....

  • Opening Up the Pattern Books

    As Macclesfield’s silk mills closed down the pattern book archives were deposited with Macclesfield Museums, to ensure they were preserved for the next generation. This...

  • Northern Ballet – Tortoise & the Hare

    Following the sell-out successes of its previous children’s ballets, Northern Ballet now comes to Buxton with its new short ballet, Tortoise & the Hare. Part of...

  • Turin Breaks

    Turin Breaks a group who have played alongside the likes of Ed Sheeran, Travis, Jake Bugg, Mumford & Sons, Fleet Foxes and Radiohead will be...

  • The Moscow State Circus

    Are you ready for somersaults, clowns, double-jointed ladies, high-wire accordion players, gigantic bubbles and lovable buffoons? Then ‘roll up, roll up’ for the world-renowned Moscow...

  • “Out of the Silence”

    Evening Performance: “Out of the Silence” The story of Conscientious Objectors, based on their first-hand accounts, letters and diaries of World War One. With Simon...

  • “A Peaceful World”, story teller and collage craft.

    Family Workshop: “A Peaceful World”, story teller and collage craft. Create and take away your own ‘peaceful world collage’ with the help of a local...

  • “The Power of Posters – Make Your Own”

    “The Power of Posters – Make Your Own” Find out the role posters have played over the last century and then create your own to...

  • “War and Conscience: Choices Then and Now”

    A series of events are being held at Macclesfield Library to mark the centenerary of the introduction of military conscription – when all men aged...

  • Health Matters Programme

    Health Matters Programme February 2016 – December 2016 Date Topic Speakers 2 February Patient safety Kath Senior, Lisa Minshall 1 March Irritable Bowel Syndrome Dr...

  • Northern Chamber Orchestra

    One of the top chamber orchestras in the country – Buxton Festival’s ‘Orchestra in Residence’ – Northern Chamber Orchestra will be in town on Friday 8...

  • Northern Chamber Orchestra

    One of the top chamber orchestras in the country – Buxton Festival’s ‘Orchestra in Residence’ – Northern Chamber Orchestra will be in town on Friday 8...

  • Flare Path

    Terence Rattigan’s Flare Path, an evocative portrait of life during World War II will be brought to the Buxton Opera House stage in February as part...

  • Macclesfield Rotary Swimathon

    The annual Macclesfield Castle Rotary Swimathon  takes place on Sunday 13th March 2016 at Macclesfield Leisure Centre, Priory Lane. This is your opportunity to raise funds for your own...

  • Chandelier of Lost Earrings

    Macc Art Lounge, in the Grosvenor Shopping Centre, will be exhibiting the Chandelier of Lost Earrings from December 16th to 22nd. The Chandelier, produced by award-winning...

  • British Philharmonic Concert Orchestra to ring in the New Year at Buxton Opera House

    Champagne will be flowing at Buxton Opera House this New Year’s Eve when the beautiful theatre rings in 2016 with its popular Gala Concert. Taking...

  • RSPB – Local nature reserves

    RSPB Macclesfield Local Group will be hosting an indoor meeting at Macclesfield Methodist Church, Westminster Road, Macclesfield on Tuesday 8th December at 7.45 pm OUR LOCAL...

  • Art auction to help fund Silkmen

    If you’re looking for a unique Christmas gift and an opportunity to support the Silkmen look no further, Macclesfield Silkmen Supporters Trust (SST) have the...

  • Dunham Massey Festive Shopping Evening

    The shop and café at Dunham Massey will be marking the start of the festive season with a unique Christmas shopping event that will celebrate...

  • Your Health Matters – diabetic foot disease

    Local people are invited to learn about diabetic foot disease at a free public lecture next month. The talk, held at Macclesfield Hospital on Tuesday,...