Inside Guide Friday 1 July Free Dawn Chorus Walk. Experience an uplifting start to your day on a guided walk down Marple Lock Flight to Marple Aqueduct. Suitable for adults who are able to walk 5k. For more information and to book visit www.oldknows.com 6.30am to 8.30am
Friday 1 July Free Historic Nature Walk - walk in the footsteps of Samuel Oldknow’s apprentices on our guided nature walk, passing the remains of Oldknow’s Mellor Mill, the infamous ‘pee stones’ and looping back past Oldknow’s Lime Kilns. Suitable for adults who are able to walk 5k. Please note some sections of this walk are very steep and we will cover rough terrain. Visit www.oldknows.com for more information and to book. 10am to 12noon
Thurs 2 Jun to Sat 9 July Bohemian Landscapes – ex-Marple resident Matthew Kvansnik, now living in Prague, showcases his landscape art, abstracting and simplifying shape and colour to demonstrate an idealization in an overcrowded world. Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery
Wednesday 6 July Marple Naturalists. Outdoor social meeting: Walk in Lyme Park (FREE). Membership fees are £30 per annum, or £4 per visit (free for under children under 16). For further information contact Lynne Shuttleworth (0161 427 2346) or Derek Clifford (0161 427 4611) United Reformed Church (left side entrance), Hibbert Lane
Thursday 7 July Ludworth and Mellor Women’s Institute Monthly Meeting. Why not join us at our July meeting where Liz Bishop of NAFAS will demonstrate her stunning hand-tied bouquets and floral arrangements while entertaining us with her humorous take on life! New members and visitors are always welcome. Women’s Institute Hall, Lower Fold, Marple Bridge, 2pm.for a 2.15 start
A guide to selected events in East Cheshire during July & August Wed 13 to Sat 16 July NK Theatre Arts Summer Show – SEUSSICAL. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and all of your favourite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza from TONY winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Don’t miss this fantastic show! Individual Ticket Price: £7.50 / £9.* Group Ticket Price £30* 24Hr Box Office 0333-666-3366. *booking fee applies The Forum Theatre, Compstall Road, Romiley 7.30pm
Saturday 16 July Marple Cancer Charities Summer Fayre - stalls include tombola, cakes, bric-a-brac , books, plants, white elephant, handbags and jewellery. Fantastic Raffle Prizes and much more. Entrance 50p includes free drink and biscuits Senior Citizens Hall, Marple Memorial Park 10am to 12 noon
Saturday 16 July Great Mellor Bake Off – featuring Sandy Docherty, Great British Bake Off contestant in 2015. Free to enter and certificates will be awarded in each category. Tickets £10 (under 15s half price) include tea and cake, available from Mellor Parish Centre (484 5079) and Angela Stead (427 3571) Mellow Parish Centre
Saturday 16 July Rose Hill Primary School Summer Fair – bouncy castles, raffles, stalls and a few friendly competitions, BYO picnic. Rose Hill Primary School, Bowden Lane, Marple 12-3pm
Mon 18 to Fri 22 July Free Community Dig and Samuel Oldknow’s Mansion - help us uncover another exciting part of Industrialist Samuel Oldknow’s story as we unearth what remains of his mansion house and gardens. Be a part of our live dig! There will be plenty of archaeologists on hand and all equipment is provided. Suitable for ages 12 and up, though if you’re 12 – 15yrs please bring an adult. Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Visit www.oldknows.com for more information and to book. 9am until 4pm. Continued over...
Compiled by Claire Hawker e: claire@insidemagazines.co.uk
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