The home of Stitched Up, a small cooperative of sewing enthusiasts who have a passion for sustainability as well as empowering and teaching others to make and mend. You can find them in Stretford Mall, opposite Boots.
They stock a range of fabrics, remnants and scrap material as well as yarn and haberdashery items. All their stock has been diverted from landfill to find a new home with other passionate sewers.
Learn to sew with the friendly experts and sustainability enthusiasts at Stitched Up with this three week introduction to sewing.
from £75.00
Learn to sew with the friendly experts and sustainability enthusiasts at Stitched Up with this three week introduction to sewing.
from £75.00
A pre-show talk where you get the chance to learn bit more about the opera and the production directly from the company.
Don’t miss James Graham’s Olivier Award-winning, big-hearted, ‘pitch-perfect’ celebration of football when it comes to Salford.
Let yourself be transported back to an ancient time with historian and author Mary Beard as she explores the secret histories of Rome.
A heartwarming journey of discovery and bravery awaits with a special koala and his friends.
Join virtuosic circus trio the Nordic Council for a satirical take on Scandinavian nightlife in Häppy Hour.
Blending storytelling, dynamic choreography and cutting-edge technology, this show can be enjoyed as an immersive live theatre show or via VR. Intrigued? We certainly are.
from £18.00
A fresh, funny and fierce musical revival of Moira Buffini’s Olivier Award-winning fly-on-the-wall show.
from £32.00
Modern all-day dining space in Stretford, with a well-stocked bar.
Longford Park in Stretford was created in the grounds of Longford Hall, the grand entrance steps of which remain.
Longford Park is home to an 18 hole disc golf course, the perfect outdoor activity for this time of year when the weather’s a bit cooler.
The Dressing Room Cafe is an award-winning cafe bar and arts space based at The Edge Theatre in Chorlton.
This cornerstone of Chorlton life is a Carnegie library, listed building and the second busiest library in the city.
Based in a former Red Cross Hospital in Chorlton. South Manchester, The Edge is a little theatre with big aspirations.
A volunteer-run cafe with all profits going to causes to dedicated to world peace.
A one-stop-shop, Stretford Foodhall is a place for those who like to eat, drink and shop with a guilt-free conscience. Whether you fancy visiting to sample some delicious street food or to top up your refillable containers, Stretford Foodhall is well worth a visit.
Pub on the corner of Chorlton’s Beech Road with a good selection of ales and an excellent beer garden.
A family-run bookshop in Manchester’s bohemian suburb, Chorlton Bookshop is a haven of great titles and unknown gems.
The Jane Eyre Chorlton is a charming independent venue, serving up superb cocktails and small plates in South Manchester.
Dragon quests, coconut pyramids and topsy-turvy Wonderland adventures... curious?
DaDaFest’s 40th anniversary line-up, contemporary reimaginings and outlandish fringe, check out our top theatre picks for spring onwards.
Not long now, spring is on its way but wave goodbye to winter with some of the North's best food and drink.
David Lynch, International Women's Day and Manchester Film Festival are amongst our cinematic highlights this March.
Cinematic sets, 90s nightclub photography and even new gallery - we have a great mix of exhibitions for you this month.
Some of our favourite leftfield live literature regulars are back with their first events of the year – we’ve picked a weird and wonderful heap we think you’ll love.
We’re championing all things underground this month, with a selection of gigs and festivals that embrace the strange.
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
