Paradise by Kae Tempest
2026-01-11 19:30, 2026-01-12 19:30, 2026-01-13 19:30, 2026-01-14 19:30, 2026-01-15 19:30, 2026-01-16 19:30, 2026-01-17 19:30, 2026-01-18 19:30 (Europe/London) | St Werburgh’s Parish Hall, St Werburgh's Church, 386 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton, M21 0UH, United Kingdom
A brilliant new show from Chorlton Players.
Philoctetes lives in a cave on a desolate island: the wartime hero is now a wounded outcast. Stranded for ten years, he sees a chance of escape when a young soldier appears with tales of Philoctetes’ past glories. But with hope comes suspicion – and, as an old enemy emerges, he is faced with an even greater temptation: revenge.
Kae Tempest is now widely acknowledged as a revolutionary force in contemporary British poetry, music and drama; they continue to expand the range of their work with a new version of Sophocles’ Philoctetes in a bold new translation. Like Brand New Ancients before it, Paradise shows Tempest’s gift for lending the old tales an immediate contemporary relevance – and will find this timeless story a wide new audience.

Monday Digital Drop-in
2026-01-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Barlow Moor Community Association, 23 Merseybank Avenue, Chorlton, M21 7NT, United Kingdom
The world of computers, social media and online shopping and safety can be bewildering. It’s not as scary as it may seem – all you need is someone to show you how to do it! Grab your gadgets and come along and learn a trick or three!

Diabetes Groups
2026-01-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Barlow Moor Community Association, 23 Merseybank Avenue, Chorlton, M21 7NT, United Kingdom
Clinical session first Monday of each month
Peer support group every Monday.
Open to people with type 1, type 2, pre-diabetics or carers and families of people living with diabetes.

Manchester Wellbeing Cancer Choir
2026-01-12 19:30 - 21:00 | The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre, Manchester Road, Chorlton, M21 9JG, United Kingdom
Have you or a loved one been affected by cancer?
Come and boost your immune system and uplift your spirit through the power of song and togetherness.

No experience needed and the sessions are open to anyone affected by cancer.

Mondays, 7.30-9pm, Term times only

Walking Mums Club
2026-01-13 11:30
Walking Mums Club have a weekly walk at Alexandra Park every Tuesday from 11:30am. Fresh air, being in nature, walking, talking, learning and laughing are all great for you (and your baby). That’s why Walking Mums Club was set up. They’ve built an inclusive community of mums who walk together across parks in Greater Manchester, building new friendships, supporting each other and sharing stories of their parental journeys. Join one of the walks in your local park to take those first steps pre- and post-partum and link into a network of mums all experiencing the same highs and lows. Meet at 11:30am outside the Pavilion Café within the park, then head out for a loop of the park before heading back to the café (around 12:30pm) for an optional brew. For more details or to book your free spot please visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/walking-mums-club-cic-31578399209

Yoga: Standing and Chair-based Yoga
2026-01-13 15:30 - 16:30 | Barlow Moor Community Association, 23 Merseybank Avenue, Chorlton, M21 7NT, United Kingdom
Barlow Moor Community Association have free standing yoga and chair-based yoga every Tuesday from 3:30 – 4:30pm. Please sign up at reception or call 0161 446 4805. Do please check before you leave home.
BMCA, 23 Merseybank Avenue, M21 7NT

Councillors' Advice Sessions - Chorlton Park Ward
2026-01-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Barlow Moor Community Association, 23 Merseybank Avenue, Chorlton, M21 7NT, United Kingdom
Chorlton Park’s Councillors – Joanna Midgley, Dave Rawson and Mandie Shilton Godwin hold regular free advice sessions, every 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm (excluding August and Bank Holidays) at: Barlow Moor Community Centre, 23 Merseybank Avenue, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 7NT
If you are unable to attend an Advice Session then please contact your Councillor directly, or leave a message with their support office in the Town Hall on 0161 234 3235
You can email all councillors as follows – cllr.firstname.surname@manchester.gov.uk

Board Games Night at Benito Lounge
2026-01-13 18:00 - 23:00 | Benito Lounge, 595-597 Wilbraham Road, Chorlton, M21 9AJ, United Kingdom
A lively evening of fun, food and friendly company where we play everything from party games to cutting edge strategy. Free to attend and no need to book; games start throughout the evening so turn up when it’s good for you and we’ll fit you in somewhere. If you’re new to board games: people always explain rules and get you up to speed. Typically 20-50 attend. Bring games if you have them. If you’re lucky enough to be under 18, please bring an adult! 😃We strongly advise that you join the event chat on WhatsApp, here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IvLBCOcQIye21oGaZbkPZZ
For more local board games info and events, join the Manchester Board Game Hub at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mbghuk/
If you’re on meetup, this event is organised by Manchester Board Game Legends: https://www.meetup.com/manchester-board-games-meetup/

Chorlton Civic Society Meeting
2026-01-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Chorlton Library Community Room, Chorlton Library, Manchester Road, Chorlton, M21 9PN
Established in 1989, the Chorlton Civic Society is an independent, constituted community association, concerned with the quality of the area and its surroundings. We are members of the NW Association of Civic Societies. We meet the second Monday of every other month (January, March, May, July, September, November), 7.30pm. All are welcome – there are no membership fees and we run entirely on donations. To make a donation or take out a standing order in support of the Civic Society, click here .

Chatty Cafe at Tea Hive
2026-01-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Tea Hive, 53 Manchester Road, Chorlton, M21 9PW
Chatty Cafes are places you can go if you want to have a natter. Just look out for the Chatty Cafe table and meet others who’d like to meet you too!
Chorlton has a new Chatty Café Venue at Tea Hive on Manchester Road. Join your lovely host Vicky for a brew and a chat, Wednesdays 11am to 1pm.
There are no expectations, just time out of the house to chill, chat and maybe have a brew. Drop in as you like, no need to stay for the whole session. Drinks and refreshments are on sale (and Tea Hive serve amazing cake!), but there will also be free tap water available.

Talking Tables
2026-01-14 13:30 - 14:30 | The Garden Bar, 115-117 Manchester Road, M21 9PG
Everyone welcome, but only if you fancy having a nice chat! Come and meet some new people.
You’ll find them at the Garden Bar (formerly Font) opposite the old Baths on Manchester Road.

Knit for Peace Group
2026-01-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Ivy Court, Beech Road, Chorlton, M21 9FL, United Kingdom
Join fellow knitters for a brew and a needle-based natter. Bring your own knitting, or help knit something for the community. The group has already made seven beautiful blankets which have been donated to the Boaz Trust, as well as items of knitwear for babies.
You don’t have to stay for the whole session, drop in as you please. Share knowledge, skills and inspiration and have fun!

Creative Activity Groups - Young People
2026-01-14 15:30 - 17:30

Walk From Home
2026-01-15 12:30 | Car Park, Brookburn Road, opposite the Bowling Green Hotel, Chorlton, M21 9ES, United Kingdom
Join a new, relaxed, social lunch time walk every Thursday at 12:30pm. Whether you are working from home and need an excuse to get out or just fancy a walk in nature and a chat, meet at Chorlton Ees car park (opposite The Bowling Green Pub), M21 9ES. Please just turn up if you want to join.

Chorlton Health Walk
2026-01-15 13:00 | Chorlton Family Practice, 1 Nicolas Road, Chorlton, M21 9NJ
Chorlton Health Walk takes place every Thursday, providing the weather is acceptable. We gather outside Chorlton Family Practice (1 Nicolas Road Chorlton), setting off at 1pm, walking through Longford Park to the cafe, where we rest, chat and have refreshments before returning to the starting point. This is a respectful and gentle walk. Everyone is welcome. Just turn up on the day and ask for Stephen.

Chatty Cafe
2026-01-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Benito Lounge, 595-597 Wilbraham Road, Chorlton, M21 9AJ, United Kingdom
Fancy a natter? Good! We all do at the Chatty Cafe. Whether you’re with a friend or on your own, come along and find someone to talk to.
Why feel lonely? You never know who you might meet and we’d LOVE to see you there.
Find out more about Chatty Cafe Scheme

Thursday Digital Drop-in
2026-01-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Barlow Moor Community Association, 23 Merseybank Avenue, Chorlton, M21 7NT, United Kingdom

Chorlton Library Homework Club
2026-01-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Chorlton Library, Manchester Road, Chorlton, M21 9PN
Every week for primary and secondary school students. Bring your homework along and get some help from volunteers, or come for some reading, spelling or times tables practice.
Thursdays, 4-5pm in term time.

Conservation, Gardening and Orchard work
2026-01-17 09:30 - 11:30 | The White House (aka Brookfield House), Chorlton Park (Nell Lane side), Chorlton, United Kingdom
Friends of Chorlton Park are always on the look-out for volunteers to help them to not only keep the park ship-shape, but to improve it through careful management by local people who care. Tools provided, just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to help! All abilities welcome – there’s lots to do! Join us every Saturday morning (or whenever you can)
More info:
Facebook – friendschorltonpark
Insta – f.o.chorltonpark
Email – friendschorltonpark@gmail.com

Chorlton Makers' Market
2026-01-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Manchester Road and Oswald Road School Car Park
Come along on the third Saturday of the month to enjoy street food, creativity and live music. Make a full day of it, shopping with the brilliant independents in Chorlton’s district centre, visiting the lovely local shops, cafes along Wilbraham, Barlow Moor and Manchester Roads along the way!
The Market is Manchester Road (the area around the library), then round the corner, onto the playground at Oswald Road School.

Councillors' Advice Surgeries - Chorlton Ward
2026-01-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Chorlton Family Practice, 1 Nicolas Road, Chorlton, M21 9NJ
Chorlton’s Councillors, John Hacking, Mathew Benham and Tina Kirwin McGinley, hold their advice surgeries at Chorlton Health Centre, 1 Nicolas Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 9NJ every 1st and 3rd Saturday mornings from 10.30 am to 11.30 am (excluding August), and they will attend on a rotational basis.
If you are unable to attend an Advice Session then please contact your Councillor directly, or leave a message with their support office in the Town Hall on 0161 234 3235
Councillors can be emailed using their names as follows: cllr.firstname.surname@manchester.gov.uk
