Andrew Simpson, Chorlton's favourite historian will again lead one of his popular guided history walks. By popular demand this year’s walk will be in the former parish church yard by Chorlton Green. The first place of worship was built here in the early 16th century and continued to serve the needs of its parishioners till 1940 while […]
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
Join us every Tuesday, 12-3 for our social club. Come and meet new people and enjoy a chat. No need to book, just come along.
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 […]
Poetry and prose about the sea, from lighthouses and oilrigs to shorebirds and whales Join writers Sarah-Clare Conlon and David Gaffney for a literary celebration of all things aquatic. David Gaffney was writer in residence for The Whale project, an interactive live theatre installation in Whitehaven, Cumbria, that offered a strange real-but-imagined encounter with a […]
Help refugees and Asylum seekers, by dropping off donations - 10am-12noon and 6pm-8pm. Refugee Aid Chorlton is a volunteer-run charity that began when neighbours were moved by the plight of refugees and asylum seekers, especially those in refugee camps. Several years - and many, many, many shipping containers of aid - later, they're still going […]
One overflowing table in a café, eighteen writers, a mix of laptops and notebooks, a weekly churning of thousands of words – that’s the recipe for a unique anthology from Chorlton Writers' Cafe. Stories, poetry and life writing flow through the book, punctuated by original illustrations, tracing themes of identity, place, time passing, people thinking […]
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
Author Juliette Tomlinson introduces us to the unforgettable characters in her debut novel. It was the year of 1864, and the great city of Manchester was Cottonopolis, rising with the sound of industry, and the boom of a hundred mills. At the heart of its energies was John Rylands, 'the greatest merchant prince the world […]
Between 1976 and 1981, Linda Brogan, a multi-award winning playwright, attended The Reno nightclub in Moss Side. On the corner of Princess Road, this famous venue hosted the likes of Bob Marley, Muhammad Ali, and Tony Wilson. With live music and drinks, it became a hub for the West Indian community in Manchester. The club […]
Work session 10.30am-12.30pm, followed by social hour (planning meeting after the April session) in the Lodge 12.30-1.30pm All welcome.
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