Education

  • MBs’ Trip Up the Nile

    Image: Miss Marianne Brocklehurst (1832-1898); Unknown artist;  Silk Heritage Trust A special exhibition celebrating Macclesfield’s own Marianne Brocklehurst and her collections will open at The...

  • Mop Fair arrives with a bang

    Little Moreton Hall: September 23 and 24 Loading and firing an ancient cannon, armed combat, musketry and archery will all be included in a Mop...

  • Chance of a lifetime for young performers

    Ambitions to star in a world famous musical?  Then Buxton Opera House are offering the opportunity. Buxton Opera House is throwing the doors open to young...

  • Macclesfield Literary & Philosophical Society

    Membership of the Macclesfield Literary and Philosophical Society for the 2017-2018 season costs £20 per person which covers entry to all meetings. For those not...

  • Get in the mood for Christmas

    A Brief History of Christmas with GreenMatthews, The Old Sunday School Sat 25 November, performance 1-3pm followed by festive tea provided by the Friends A...

  • A day to remember at Quarry Bank

    One of Britain’s most historically important sites is to open for free as part of a festival celebrating history and culture. Quarry Bank will be taking...

  • A picture is worth a thousand words

    John Stafford’s Favourite Artist: Joseph Wright of Derby The Old Sunday School, 2 October 2017 – 6 January 2018 A new exhibition at The Old...

  • Cheshire businesses stay ahead of the digital curve

    Businesses across the region will come together at The Business Club’s Autumn event later this month to find out what’s next in digital marketing. On...

  • Summer reading challenge a huge success

    This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is more popular than ever, with over 960 local children are taking part. A national event, the Challenge, which takes place...

  • Alderley Edge mines open weekend

    Derbyshire Caving Club are hosting an open-weekend – on 2nd and 3rd September – providing visitors with an opportunity to explore Wood Mine or Engine...

  • New home for local crafts group

    Newly-opened wool and haberdashery shop Crafty Corner in Macclesfield town centre has given a new home to Serenity Crafts, a local arts and crafts group....

  • Total Solar Eclipse: Monday August 21

    On August 21, 2017, beginning at 10:15 a.m. PDT (6.15 pm British Summer Time) a total solar eclipse will sweep across the United States. The...

  • Local A-level students beat national averages

    A-Level students in Cheshire East have once again chalked up impressive results that are above the national average. This year sees new A-level and AS...

  • Growing support for relaxation garden

    A “calm oasis” for Bollington residents is being proposed by The Bridgend Centre, one of the community’s leading charities. The charity is seeking to extend...

  • Lonely Planet puts Castleton on the map

    Travel experts Lonely Planet are to spend a day at the Peak District National Park’s new flagship visitor centre in Castleton next week. The team...

  • Weave Town Talk with Wayne Hemingway

    World-renowned designer Wayne Hemingway MBE, will be the headline speaker at the fourth Weave Town Talk on Thursday, September 7 at Macclesfield Town Hall as...

  • Honour for two Macclesfield D-Day heroes

    Two brave Macclesfield residents have been awarded the highest French order of merit for their distinguished service during the Second World War. Kenneth Newton, aged...

  • Cheshire Game & Angling Fair this Sunday

    This year’s Cheshire Game & Angling Fair takes place this Sunday, August 6th at the regular venue of Peover Hall, Peover Park, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9HW Since the...

  • Bogtastic Family Fun Day

    Bogs are fantastic! Delve into the amazing bogs and beautiful habitats of the Peak District National Park at the Bogtastic Family Fun Day on Wednesday...

  • An exhibition in memory of Jane Osmond

    Macclesfield landscape artist Jane Osmond, who died in February, is being honoured with an exhibition in her memory. Jane – a stalwart of Macclesfield’s creative...