Official visitor guide produced in association with the
Visit Chester & Cheshire regional tourist board.
Friday, 30th July 2010
Cheshire’s Peak District has a vibrant calendar of cultural, artistic, sporting and countryside events. Visit concerts, festivals and farmers’ markets, enjoy Shakespeare al fresco in the elegant grounds of a country mansion, dress to impress for an opera performed in a unique rural opera theatre or call in at an exhibition about the area’s fascinating silk weaving history… here you'll find full listings of what’s on throughout the year. There’s something for everyone..
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Macclesfield
Stitch & Bitch - A friendly group who meet in this newly renovated bar. All knitting & crocheting abilities welcome. Last Mon of month. 7.30pm
Participatory Event
Macclesfield
Work from 9 artists completing the foundation degree at Macclesfield College.
Exhibition
Knutsford
Tatton Park’s Biennial returns with ‘Framing Identity’.
Exhibition
Knutsford
**Part of the Elizabeth Gaskell Bi-Centenary 2010**
A special exhibition to celebrate the bi-centenary of Elizabeth Gaskell’s birth. This will give an insight into Knutsford as it was during the Victorian period when she lived in the town.
Exhibition
Styal
Spring into Spring at our craft fair full of handmade crafts and gift ideas. Normal Admission Charges Apply. Booking Not Needed.
Participatory Event
Styal
**Part of the Elizabeth Gaskell Bi-Centenary 2010**
A small exhibition to celebrate the bi-centenary of Elizabeth Gaskell and her connection with Quarry Bank Mill through her Uncle, Doctor Holland.
Exhibition
Macclesfield
Thread Affairs - A selling exhibition by Stephanie Ramage. Stephanie works with textiles - cut and pierced, layered and embroidered, plaited and painted. Tiny boxes, hand sewn and embellished hide a small treasure inside.
Exhibition
Bollington
Join the rangers for a circular walk from the Bridgend Centre in Bollington. Each walk is planned in association with the Bridgend Centre and the Bollington Health Centre.
Guided Walk
Congleton
‘Where Were You In ’72?’ is the question being posed by this major summer exhibition at Congleton Museum. Inspired by an anonymous donation of memorabilia relating to the 700th anniversary celebration of the town’s charter.
Exhibition
Macclesfield
An exhibition of photos from early 1930s through to the present day, including Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Senior section.
Exhibition
Manchester
**Part of the Elizabeth Gaskell Bi-Centenary 2010**
This exhibition, which marks the bicentenary of her birth, draws on the Library’s world-class Gaskell collections to explore her place in these diverse communities.
Exhibition
Holmes Chapel
Ask a Jodrell Bank Astronomer or Engineer all those burning questions you have about the telescope or Jodrell Bank. No extra charge.
Participatory Event
Roe Street, Macclesfield
Unknown Pleasures - Macclesfield art group Artists in Mind present an installation inspired by the life and work of Ian Curtis. Cur’tailed explores how mental health can both enhance and inhibit an artist’s creativity.
Show / Display
Macclesfield
This preview exhibition brings together unique documents, souvenirs, posters, records and artwork from 1977 and after. It is a prelude to a wider investigation of the significance of Joy Division as one of the most all pervasive and influential bands
Exhibition
Church Lane, Macclesfield
We’re hugely excited to welcome the founder of Fleetwood Mac, and one of the great guitarists to Gawsworth with his new band. An inspiration for the likes of Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton.
Performance
Congleton
The 'Napoleon of Music', Rossini wrote his unique take on the Cinderella story as a bet in 1817.
In Italian with English surtitles and orchestra
Show / Display
Macclesfield
Unknown Pleasures - All afternoon Film Screenings with industry celebrity panels. Booking now open. Tickets £15 all afternoon/evening from 01625 613210. Late bar in the Mulberry Tree downstairs
Show / Display
Church Lane, Macclesfield
Roll back the years and enjoy one of music’s finest decades, with performances of the hit songs of The Beatles, Elvis Presley, The Beach Boys, Cilla Black, Aretha Franklin, and Tom Jones.
Performance
Congleton
A wide range of exhibitors will be on site in our beautiful location and our friendly staff will be on hand to discuss any personal equirements you may have. This year we will also be offering a fully inclusive wedding package
Fete / Fair
Church Lane, Macclesfield
Together with his big band, Andy returns to Gawsworth for an evening of pure nostalgia, recreating the days of Sinatra and Dean Martin, with the sounds of the 40s and 50s
Performance