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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T180000
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SUMMARY:Gardening Social Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join a friendly and green-fingered crew at the Mottram Avenue Community Veggie Planters! \nHelp out\, learn stuff and share the wealth. Thanks to Southway Housing\, who work in partnership with the community to deliver this wonderful growing space.
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/gardening-social-meet-up/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:Mottram Avenue\, Mottram Avenue\, Chorlton\, M21 7LP
CATEGORIES:Community,Garden
ORGANIZER;CN="Cathie Pixie":MAILTO:cathiepixie@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20250904T162415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T162559Z
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SUMMARY:Chorlton Civic Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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 .
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/chorlton-civic-society-meeting-2-2/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Chorlton Library Community Room\, Chorlton Library\, Manchester Road\, Chorlton\, M21 9PN
CATEGORIES:Environment,Meeting,Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Chorlton Civic Society":MAILTO:membership@ chorltoncivicsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260308T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260308T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20231030T082420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T104555Z
UID:10001225-1772967600-1772967600@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:Chorlton Wombles Litter Pick
DESCRIPTION:Chorlton Wombles can’t stand the litter that they find in places like the Chorlton Ees\, Chorlton Park\, the meadows\, etc. They aim to hold one litter pick per month. Litter pickers and hoops are provided\, just bring gloves and dress for the weather. There’ll be a free drink at the Bowling Green when the wombling’s done. \nPicks are usually the second Sunday of the month\, but do check the Facebook group  before leaving home\, as wombling can be affected by bad weather. \nMeet at 11am\, Chorlton Ees Car Park.
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/chorlton-wombles-litter-pick/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Chorlton Ees Car Park\, Off Brookburn Road (follow the brook to the bridge)\, Chorlton\, M21 8EH
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251227T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20250429T120721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T120721Z
UID:10006544-1766833200-1766854800@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:Chorlton Green Artisan Market
DESCRIPTION:Arts\, craft\, food and drink outside the Horse and Jockey on Chorlton Green. Perfect for a Saturday stroll. \nMarkets take place on the last Saturday of the month\, 11am-5pm
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/chorlton-green-artisan-market/2025-12-27/
LOCATION:Chorlton Green\, Chorlton\, M21 9HT
CATEGORIES:Market
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251225T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20251215T214717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T214744Z
UID:10009172-1766656800-1766664000@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:Special prayers for world peace on Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:By learning to cherish others we can experience greater peace of mind and help to establish world peace in general. Through contemplating these prayers compiled by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso from traditional sources\, we learn to cherish others. If everyone sincerely prays to be able to cherish others\, then gradually through the power of this prayer\, everyone will actually cherish each other. The world will then be permanently at peace\, and pure and everlasting happiness will pervade the entire world. Join this free class on Christmas Day morning and become part of the solution.
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/special-prayers-for-world-peace-on-christmas-day/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Centre\, 76 High Lane\, Chorlton\, M21 9XF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Faith
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20251204T135708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T140254Z
UID:10008908-1765094400-1765126800@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:Emmeline's Pantry Christmas Gift Drive
DESCRIPTION:Give a little extra for those in need this Christmas and the Zero Emission Cycling Elves from Chorlton Bikes will collect and deliver for you.  Give a pedal-powered Christmas gift – new toys and books\, gift sets\, chocolates\, biscuits\, cake\, selection boxes\, new PJs and similar are all welcome. Contact the Cycling Elves to collect at hello@chorltonbikes.coop 
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/emmelines-pantry-christmas-gift-drive/
CATEGORIES:Charity,Christmas,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20251204T141229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T141229Z
UID:10008910-1765026000-1765040400@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword
DESCRIPTION:Whalley Range for Peace and Justice invite you to join them for a letter writing session as part of an Amnesty International campaign. Once a year they ask supporters to end cards and messages of hope and solidarity to victims of human rights violations. They’ve been doing this for many years and it makes a difference. \nIf you would like to take part please visit St Margaret’s Church\, Rufford Road\, Whalley Range\, M16 8AE. Saturday 6th December 1pm to 5pm.
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/the-pen-is-mightier-than-the-sword/
LOCATION:St Margaret’s Church\, Rufford Road\, Whalley Range\, M16 8AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T140000
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CREATED:20251204T140641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T140641Z
UID:10008909-1765018800-1765029600@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:St Clement's Church Christmas Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join St Clement’s Church for their Christmas Fair on Saturday 6th December from 11am to 2pm. Open to all with free admission\, you can enjoy music and games\, cakes and jams\, books and crafts\, and meet Santa!
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/st-clements-church-christmas-fair/
LOCATION:St Clement’s Church\, Edge Lane\, Manchester\, M21 9AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Faith
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20251029T151621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T151621Z
UID:10008123-1764183600-1764190800@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:Chorlton Bikes Open Social
DESCRIPTION:Chorlton Bike Deliveries is holding an Open Social on Wednesday 26th November\, 7-9pm\, upstairs at Dulcimer Bar in Chorlton. This will be the official launch of Chorlton Bikes as a Community Benefit Society and will give everyone the opportunity to become a member of this newly formed society. They will reflect on the year for Chorlton Bikes and ask for your ideas and suggestions about what we do and how to do things in the future.\n\nThey will also be showcasing some of the great films from Chorlton Traders and the Community Bike Ride in a celebration of all things Chorlton!
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/chorlton-bikes-open-social/
LOCATION:Dulcimer\, 567 Wilbraham Road\, Chorlton\, M21 0AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,cooperatives,Cycling,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T201500
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20251028T081334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T081641Z
UID:10008122-1763928900-1763928900@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:Woodcraft Folk Centenary Ceilidh
DESCRIPTION:Join the Woodcraft Folk at the Carlton Club in Whalley Range for a Sunday night of celebration and dancing to commemorate 100 Years of Woodcraft Folk. The fabulous Ceilidh band\, Hopgoblin will be providing the live music and the amazing Tibetan Kitchen are providing the food. There will be a raffle supported by the Coop\, additional funds raised from the raffle and ticket sales will help support the activities and ongoing costs of Manchester district groups as well as Camp 100.\n\nTickets are £13.48 (£12.50 plus a £0.98 booking fee)\, which includes food from Tibetan Kitchen served from 8.15\, with dancing from 8.30 with live band and caller.  Bookings here.\nPlease note this session is for adults only\, due to the licensing conditions at the venue.
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/woodcraft-folk-centenary-ceilidh/
LOCATION:Carlton Club\, 113 Carlton Road\, Whalley Range\, M16 8BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251102
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20251029T152710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T152710Z
UID:10008384-1761530400-1761962399@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:Halloween Hidden Horrors Trail
DESCRIPTION:Find hidden horrors in parks this Halloween. This October half-term\, take your little ones to explore Manchester parks. Discover Halloween-themed trails and see how many of our creepy crawly characters you can find hidden around your local park. Free checklists are available so you can tick them off as you go on your walk. \nChecklists can be collected from Tibetan Kitchen at Chorlton Water Park.
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/halloween-hidden-horrors-trail/
LOCATION:Chorlton Water Park\, 74 Maitland Ave\, Chorlton\, M21 7WH
CATEGORIES:Children,School Holiday Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20250912T140808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T151251Z
UID:10008121-1760382000-1760387400@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:CPR and Defibrillator Training
DESCRIPTION:Free training for anyone who wants to learn to save a life and know where to find Chorlton’s numerous defibrillators (and what to do with them!) \nTo book your CPR place contact: Jenny: 07570 879091 or Cath 07722 958541 cathbrownhill55@gmail.com
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/cpr-and-defibrillator-training-2/
LOCATION:Chorlton Library\, Manchester Road\, Chorlton\, M21 9PN
CATEGORIES:Community,Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20250715T132840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T132840Z
UID:10007290-1759255200-1759262400@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:Horror: Short Story Course with Andy Murray
DESCRIPTION:Chill the bones of your readers this Autumn with Andy Murray’s short story craft course.Learn how to build suspense\, how to deftly handle ambiguities\, how and when to scare your reader\, and how to play around with story form and structure to achieve tension.We’ll journey from that most terrifying of concepts; a blank page\, and arrive at a complete and polished story\, which we’ll publish in a Comma Press ebook. Along the way\, Andy will offer expert editorial advice and ply you with gallons of imaginative prompts whenever you might get stuck. \nWe will look at classic and contemporary Horror texts to identify HOW we terrify our readers. The workshops will consist of fun and simple writing exercises\, in-class discussions\, readings of some awesome stories as homework\, and the chance to share bits of our writing as it develops. \nThe first session is on Tuesday September 30\, continuing on October 14 and 20; November 11 and 25 and December 9 2025 \n£180 per ticket (+Booking Fees – or feel free to email George below to avoid booking fees). This covers 6x sessions including detailed feedback and publication in a Comma Press e-book anthology. \n£150 bursary tickets are available on a first come first served for writers of protected characteristics – simply email george.forster@commapress.co.uk to apply. \n\nAndy Murray is a writer and journalist based in Manchester. He edited Comma’s first modern horror story anthology\, Phobic\, and has been leading online story courses for Comma since 2020. He’s written biographies of British television scriptwriters Nigel Kneale and (with Dr Mark Aldridge) Russell T Davies and was formerly the programmer of the Darkness Over Britain strand celebrating British film and TV horror at Manchester’s Cornerhouse arts centre. He now contributes to the webzine Northern Soul\, provides editorial content for the Royal Exchange Theatre’s production programmes and teaches Film Journalism at the University of Salford.
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/horror-short-story-course-with-andy-murray/
LOCATION:Chorlton Library\, Manchester Road\, Chorlton\, M21 9PN
CATEGORIES:books,Learning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comma Press":MAILTO:george.forster@commapress.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20250820T140615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T140810Z
UID:10007295-1758978000-1758988800@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:Chorlton Book Festival Family Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a busy afternoon\, jam-packed with arts and crafts and lots of lovely things to make and do\, It’s free too\, so come along and let your children explore their creativity. \n 
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/fun-day-2/
LOCATION:Chorlton Library\, Manchester Road\, Chorlton\, M21 9PN
CATEGORIES:Craft session,Fun Day
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20250912T140706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T140732Z
UID:10008120-1758740400-1758745800@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:CPR and Defibrillator Training
DESCRIPTION:Free training for anyone who wants to learn to save a life and know where to find Chorlton’s numerous defibrillators (and what to do with them!) \nTo book your CPR place contact: Jenny: 07570 879091 or Cath 07722 958541 cathbrownhill55@gmail.com
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/cpr-and-defibrillator-training/
LOCATION:Bowling Green Hotel\, 1 Brookburn Road\, Chorlton\, M21 9ES\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Health
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20250327T114132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T115241Z
UID:10006536-1757728800-1757815199@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:Chorlton Pride 2025
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to announce that Chorlton Pride will return for 2025 – it’s official! \nLook out for further details – and in the meantime\, save that date!
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/chorlton-pride-2025/
LOCATION:various venues
CATEGORIES:Community,Festival,Fun Day,Get-Together,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20250320T153731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T154208Z
UID:10006011-1757604600-1757610000@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:Community Event and Children's Crafty Club
DESCRIPTION:Chorlton Central Church is a warm and welcoming space for all our community. These Thursday sessions offer creativity for the kids\, a play area\, good company\, plus a cafe serving a free hot meal to all who attend. Come to make friends and have fun. \nPlease note – the Chorlton Central Church team needs volunteers to help set up tables and chairs\, to serve food and generally help out at these sessions.  Are you free on a Thursday afternoon? If so\, please contact Emma Beresford by email or give her a call.
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/community-event-and-childrens-crafty-club/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:Chorlton Central Church
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250829T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250829T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20250704T175609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T175609Z
UID:10006919-1756485000-1756492200@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:Parktastic Mersey Bank
DESCRIPTION:Free play sessions\, with outdoor games\, fun activities\, snacks and drinks.  Kids welcome every week!
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/parktastic-mersey-bank/2025-08-29/
LOCATION:Merseybank Playing Fields\, Riverside Avenue entrance\, Manchester\, Riverside Avenue entrance M21 7PU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children,School Holiday Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250827T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250827T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20250704T175340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T175340Z
UID:10006913-1756306800-1756314000@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:Parktastic Chorlton Park
DESCRIPTION:A fun\, free play session\, with outdoor games\, snacks and drinks. Kids welcome to come and play every week during the summer holidays!
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/parktastic-chorlton-park/2025-08-27/
LOCATION:Chorlton Park\, Chorlton\, Manchester\, M217SA
CATEGORIES:Children,School Holiday Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250826T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250826T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20250704T174535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T174535Z
UID:10006895-1756220400-1756227600@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:Parktastic Beech Road
DESCRIPTION:Play zones in the park\, with outdoor games\, fun activities\, snacks and drinks. All kids welcome – and sessions are free!
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/parktastic-beech-road/2025-08-26/
LOCATION:Beech Road Park\, Beech Road\, Chorlton\, M21 9FL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children,School Holiday Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250823T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20250715T091233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T104045Z
UID:10007289-1755946800-1755961200@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:Horror Writers' Day at Chorlton Library
DESCRIPTION:Comma Press Writers’ days are perfect opportunities for writers of all experience levels to experiment with new forms and meet new people!\n\nJoin us at Chorlton Library for a horror writing workshop led by author Andy Murray\, followed by a panel discussion\, readings and a Q&A where Andy will be joined by fellow horror authors Bronte Schiltz and Nicholas Royle.\n\nThis is the perfect chance to ask questions about writing or getting published. There will also be time for any book signings!\n\nTickets are free of charge but please RSVP so we know who’s coming! Email george.forster@commapress.co.uk for more info.\n\nRunning Order\n\n11.00am – 12.30pm workshop with Andy Murray\n\n12.30pm – 13:30pm – Break for Lunch\n\n13:30pm – 15:00pm Readings\, Panel & Q&A with Andy Murray\, Bronte Schiltz & Nicholas Royle\n\nAbout the authors:\n\nAndy Murray is a writer and journalist based in Manchester. He edited Comma’s first modern horror story anthology\, Phobic\, and has been leading online story courses for Comma since 2020. He’s written biographies of British television scriptwriters Nigel Kneale and (with Dr Mark Aldridge) Russell T Davies and was formerly the programmer of the Darkness Over Britain strand celebrating British film and TV horror at Manchester’s Cornerhouse arts centre. He now contributes to the webzine Northern Soul\, provides editorial content for the Royal Exchange Theatre’s production programmes and teaches Film Journalism at the University of Salford.\n\n\nBrontë Schiltz is a journalist with The Big Issue and Big Issue North\, a freelance contributor to Horrified Magazine\, and a PhD candidate with the Manchester Centre for Gothic Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University\, where she researches the Televisual Gothic (horror on and about TV). She is a writer of short stories\, flash fiction\, creative non-fiction\, poetry and theatre\, and her work has featured in publications including Lotus Eater Magazine\, Olney Magazine\, The First Line and Hungry Ghost Magazine. She has also appeared on podcasts including The Ghost Story Book Club\, Victorian Legacies\, BERGCAST and Chronicles of the Quarter Life. \nNicholas Royle is the author of six short story collections – Mortality\, Ornithology\, The Dummy and Other Uncanny Stories\, London Gothic and Manchester Uncanny – and seven novels\, most recently First Novel. He has edited more than two dozen anthologies and is series editor of Best British Short Stories for Salt\, who also published his books-about-books\, White Spines: Confessions of a Book Collector and Shadow Lines: Searching For the Book Beyond the Shelf. In 2009 he founded Nightjar Press\, which continues to publish original short stories in the form of limited-edition chapbooks. Forthcoming is another short story collection\, Paris Fantastique.
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/horror-writers-day-at-chorlton-library/
LOCATION:Chorlton Library\, Manchester Road\, Chorlton\, M21 9PN
CATEGORIES:books,Learning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comma Press":MAILTO:george.forster@commapress.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250708T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20250706T103124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T103327Z
UID:10006920-1751972400-1751979600@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:Meet Fungall!
DESCRIPTION:The Co-op is holding a press event with FungAll CIC — a brilliant local mushroom-growing social enterprise\, supported by the Co-op Foundation’s Young Game Changers fund.\n\nThis is a chance to:\n\nExplore FungAll’s innovative farm — housed entirely in converted shipping containers.\nMeet the young people running it and learn how the mushrooms are grown.\nHear about how this tiny operation is creating real social and ecological impact.\nTaste some of their delicious produce.\n\nA film crew and local press will be attending\, and community group members are especially welcome. There’s no expectation to be interviewed\, but you might appear on film — perhaps even on BBC North West Tonight.\n\nFungAll are keen to connect with other local groups and co-operators. If you’re interested in how food\, youth empowerment\, sustainability and social enterprise intersect — or if you’re just curious — this is a great chance to say hello and see what they’re building.
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/meet-fungall/
LOCATION:St Margaret’s Centre\, Brantingham Road\, Chorlton\, M21 0TT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Interest
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20250619T151427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T151427Z
UID:10002216-1751709600-1751716800@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:Refugee Aid Drop-off
DESCRIPTION:Can you help displaced refugees and asylum seekers? \nRefugee 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 strong. \nThey need \n\nClothes and shoes\nToys and games\, books and stationery\nToiletries and underwear (new only)\nBikes\, scooters\, locks and helmets\nequipment for babies\n\nAll should be good quality items\, for any age/gender/size.  You can also make donations to support their work (see Facebook). \nCONTACT REFUGEE AID CHORLTON VIA FACEBOOK
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/refugee-aid-drop-off-3-2/
LOCATION:Chorlton Central Church Basement\, Via back entrance\, Zetland Road\, Chorlton\, M21 8BF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Charity,Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250707
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20250619T145102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T145102Z
UID:10006813-1751511600-1751770799@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:Chorlton Beer and Cider Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Raise a glass to the return of Chorlton’s popular Beer and Cider Festival. A broad selection beers\, gin and cider will be on tap\, plus a selection of street food options. Check the festival website for various ticketing options\, how to get there and how to get your hands on that all-important souvenir beer glass! \nAll tickets include entrance to the festival\, your souvenir glass and festival programme. \nOpen \nThursday 3 and Friday 4 July – 5-10pm \nSaturday 5 July – 1pm-9pm \nAccompanied (and well-behaved)  children are welcome between 1pm and 7pm on the Saturday\, where there’ll be fun activities organised by Chorlton C of E Primary.
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/chorlton-beer-and-cider-festival-2025/
LOCATION:St Clement’s Church\, Edge Lane\, Manchester\, M21 9AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20250619T144508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T144508Z
UID:10006812-1751486400-1751486400@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:Battle of the Bookish!
DESCRIPTION:Chorlton Book Festival presents a free\, fun quiz about\, all about books! \nOpen to readers\, writers\, book groups and everyone in-between. Enjoy a drink and some friendly competition – and find out more about the 2025 Chorlton Book Festival and how you can get involved if you’d like to be. \nPrizes to be won!  Starts at 8pm. Bookings – \nticketsource.co.uk/chorlton-book-festival \n 
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/battle-of-the-bookish/
LOCATION:Lloyd & Platt (The Lloyds)\, 617 Wilbraham Road\, Chorlton\, M21 9AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:books,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20250619T152724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T152752Z
UID:10006815-1751119200-1751119200@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:Manchester Diving Group 70th Anniversary Open Day
DESCRIPTION:An open day at the mysterious Manchester Diving Group HQ by the bus station. Bring a swimsuit and a towel and do a try-dive in their pool! \nThere’s a bar and club house\, boat and barbecue. And there may be sharks….. \nA day of diving fun and celebration. \nMDG is an independent not-for-profit scuba diving club. That means they’re run  by divers for divers and have a mandate to promote the sport and make it as affordable as possible. \nThey’ve been organising scuba diving trips for over 70 years\, welcoming all levels of diver. They train and coach new divers with tested methods and allow for frequent practice to develop skills and confidence.
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/manchester-diving-group-70th-anniversary-open-day/
LOCATION:Manchester Diving Group\, 475 Barlow Moor Road\, Chorlton\, M21 8DQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Open Day,Sport
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20250619T144036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T144036Z
UID:10006811-1751112000-1751126400@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:Chorlton Family Fest 2025
DESCRIPTION:Chorlton C of E School’s PTA presents a day of fun\, including face painting\, nails\, raffle\, bouncy castle\, games\, prizes\, food and drink\, music\, performance – and an extra added dose of family-friendly fun! \nIt’s free to get in\, but do come along and help this lovely school to raise funds.
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/chorlton-family-fest-2025/
LOCATION:Chorlton CE Primary School\, Vicars Road\, Chorlton\, M21 9JA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Charity,Children,Fun Day
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20250616T171943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T171943Z
UID:10006810-1751104800-1751119200@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:Pirate Treasure Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Chorlton will be overrun with pirates\, will you be able to find the treasure? \nRedeemer is hosting a free family friendly event in Chorlton on 28 June\, from 10am to 2pm. \nHow this works: Pirates will be at the locations marked on the treasure map. You can visit the locations in any order you like. \nEach pirate will have a riddle that you must solve. A right answer to a riddle gets you a clue to the super-secret password. Once you have answered all the riddles\, the super-secret password will be revealed. Take it to the X on the map to receive your treasure! \nYou can pick up maps from these shops in Chorlton:\n-Reach Out to the Community (488 Wilbraham Road)\n-Studio Critical (3b Oswald Road)\n-Chorlton Bookshop (506 Wilbraham Road)\n-The Beagle (456-458 Barlow Moor Road)\n-British Heart Foundation (587 Wilbraham Road)\n-Benito Lounge (595 Wilbraham Road) \nOr you can download your own map here: redeemermcr.com/treasure \nIt’s free\, family-friendly fun. No need to book \nredeemermcr.com/treasure \nContact Email Address – greg@redeemermcr.com \nContact Phone – 07479806037
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/pirate-treasure-hunt/
LOCATION:various venues
CATEGORIES:Children,Fun Day
ORGANIZER;CN="Redeemer Church":MAILTO:info@redeemermcr.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250701
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20250429T121451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T144705Z
UID:10006545-1751076000-1751248799@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:Chorlton Open Gardens 2025
DESCRIPTION:It’s back! Take a peep through the garden gates of Chorlton’s most glorious green spaces. \nYou need a programme to get in – one for each person\, each day – with under 13s going free if accompanied by a paying adult. \nGardens will be full of surprises\, from teas and refreshments to music\, craft sales and more. Bring plenty of cash\, as you may not be able to use bank cards. \nProgrammes will be available in June from Chorlton Nursery\, Chorlton Bookshop\, Blossom Flowers\, Creative Recycling Gallery\, Curious Fox – and from a stall outside Unicorn on the weekend itself. \nProceeds go to two charities: Chorlton Refugee Aid and Freedom From Torture. \nA highlight of the Chorlton calendar. Don’t miss it!
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/chorlton-open-gardens-2025/
CATEGORIES:Charity,Community,Garden,Open Day
ORGANIZER;CN="Chorlton Open Gardens":MAILTO:chorltonopengardens@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T001454
CREATED:20250619T151747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T151747Z
UID:10001682-1750845600-1750852800@chorlton.coop
SUMMARY:Refugee Aid Drop-Off
DESCRIPTION:Help refugees and Asylum seekers\, by dropping off donations – 10am-12noon and 6pm-8pm every Wednesday \nRefugee 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 strong. \nCan you help? They need \n\nClothes and shoes\nToys and games\, books and stationery\nToiletries and underwear (new only)\nBikes\, scooters\, locks and helmets\nequipment for babies\n\nAll should be good quality items\, for any age/gender/size.  And no furniture\, please. \nCONTACT REFUGEE AID VIA FACEBOOK
URL:https://chorlton.coop/event/refugee-aid-drop-off-2/
LOCATION:Chorlton Central Church Basement\, Via back entrance\, Zetland Road\, Chorlton\, M21 8BF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Charity,Community
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