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Local Events and Dates for your Diary
Here is a list of events we are currently publicising on air:
If you would like us to feature your event, please email:
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Folk Trains
Hope Valley Folk Train
Music on board and over lunch at the Little John, Hathersage, from Acoustic Collective, sing-a-long chorus folk and some of their own self-penned songs
Date Saturday 14 February Departs Manchester Piccadilly 11.45am, station stops
include Reddish North, Bredbury, Romiley,
Marple, Strines, New Mills Central and ChinleyReturn trip 1432 (2.32pm) from Hathersage, arriving Piccadilly
1532 (3.32pm). NB: Does not stop at StrinesCost Normal train fare Contact For up to date information, phone 0161 244
1880 (24 hours). You are also advised to
check the ‘train running’ hotline before
travelling: 0800 528 0200
Glossop Folk Train
Smokey Terrain, playing country and western and blues, on board and during the refreshment stop at Glossop Labour Club
Date Thursday 26 February Departs Manchester Piccadilly 1848 (6.48pm), station
stops include Guide Bridge and BroadbottomReturn trip 2139 (9.39pm) from Glossop, arriving Piccadilly
2212 (10.12pm)Cost Normal train fare Contact For up to date information: 0161 244 1880
(24 hours). You are also advised to check
the ‘train running’ hotline before travelling:
0800 528 0200
Hope Valley Folk Train
Music on board and over lunch at the Little John, Hathersage, from Geoff Higginbottom and his songs to sing along to
Date Saturday 14 March Departs Manchester Piccadilly 11.45am, station stops
include Reddish North, Bredbury, Romiley,
Marple, Strines, New Mills Central and ChinleyReturn trip 1432 (2.32pm) from Hathersage, arriving Piccadilly
1532 (3.32pm). NB: Does not stop at StrinesCost Normal train fare Contact For up to date information, phone 0161 244
1880 (24 hours). You are also advised to
check the ‘train running’ hotline before
travelling: 0800 528 0200
Glossop Folk Train
A comedy solo performance from Dom Collins, on board and during the refreshment stop at Glossop Labour Club
Date Thursday 26 March Departs Manchester Piccadilly 1848 (6.48pm), station
stops include Guide Bridge and BroadbottomReturn trip 2139 (9.39pm) from Glossop, arriving Piccadilly
2212 (10.12pm)Cost Normal train fare Contact For up to date information: 0161 244 1880
(24 hours). You are also advised to check
the ‘train running’ hotline before travelling:
0800 528 0200[ Main Menu | Top ]
Hat Works Museum
Panto !
A celebration of outrageous and elaborate pantomime costumes and headwear, arranged with the co-operation and help of Stockport's Plaza Theatre.
Date Until Sunday 8 February Time Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 1-5pm Venue Hat Works, Wellington Mill (A6), Stockport Admission Free Contact 0161 355 7770
What's Hot
Hats and headpieces, couture or ‘model’ creations by Sharon Bainbridge, made almost entirely by hand using traditional millinery techniques, fabrics and felts
Date Monday 9 February - Wednesday 1 April Time Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 1-5pm Venue Hat Works, Wellington Mill (A6), Stockport Admission Free Contact 0161 355 7770
Bike Style
Welcome to the world of motorcycle helmets - classic track, racing, motorcross and touring. The exhibition also looks at style and safety developments. Ask for details of special activities taking place for all the family
Date Saturday 14 February - 28 June Time Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 1-5pm Venue Hat Works, Wellington Mill (A6), Stockport Admission Free Contact 0161 355 7770 [ Main Menu | Top ]
Plaza Theatre
2009: The Plaza 'on tour'
An exciting diary of events is planned over the next few months as the Plaza goes ‘on tour’ to other venues around Stockport.The theatre itself will be closed for most of this year while work goes on to return the Grade II * listed building to its former glory. The landmark 1930s' façade which overlooks the town centre Mersey Square will benefit from a major restoration scheme. Front of house areas are also set for a facelift including the foyers, toilets and entrances
When? February - November 2009 Funded by...? £1.9 million has been pledged by the
Heritage Lottery Fund backed by a further
£650,000 from the North West Regional
Development Agency and £300,000 from
Stockport Council. Money has also been raised
through public donations, bucket collections,
raffles, fairs and sponsored events organised
by the Plaza’s dedicated team of volunteersFuture plans Fundraising at the Plaza is ongoing with
a view to restoring the auditorium and back
stage area along with the never-ending costs
of regular maintenanceContact For enquiries about future events, contact
the box office at the Plaza's sister theatre,
the Garrick on Wellington Road South (A6):
0161 480 5866. Regular updates will be posted
on the Plaza website: www.stockportplaza.co.uk
Organ recital - coffee mornings
While restoration work is underway at the theatre for much of this year, the popular monthly event will take place at nearby St Peter’s Church.
When? Last Saturday of the month Time 10am - 1pm Venue St Peter's Church, Stockport (St Peter's
Square)Admission Free [ Main Menu | Top ]
Stockport Story Museum
125 years of Stockport County FC
Exhibition of memorabilia donated by some of the club's most avid fans, with film footage of memorable games and tributes from players old and new
Date Until Sunday 1 March Time 10am-5pm daily Venue Stockport Story Museum, Market Place [next
to Staircase House]Admission Free Contact 0161 480 1460 [ Main Menu | Top ]