Stockport Handmade Market
Search for that extra special gift with the Handmade Market in Stockport, on Sunday 26th February from 10am - 4pm.
The theme for this weekend's event is Mother's Day.
Click here for details.
Cinema Pick - Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance 3D (Cert 12A)
Nicholas Cage returns to the saddle once more as the reluctant spectral biker & his human alter-ego, Johnny Blaze.
Catch Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance 3D at your local cinema.
The Lounge has a rundown of all that's new at the box office.
Anton & Erin at The Bridgewater Hall
Following a sold out UK tour in 2011, Strictly stars Anton du Beke & Erin Boag return to Manchester's Bridgewater Hall with a sensational new show on Friday 9th & Saturday 10th March.
Contact the box office on 0161 907 9000 or click here.
Dave Spikey at The Opera House
Phoenix Nights star Dave Spikey brings his hilarious new show to The Opera House Manchester on Sunday 4th March.
Click here or call 0844 871 7627 to book.
Level 42 at The Apollo
Don't miss Level 42 at the O2 Apollo Manchester on Friday 19th October.
Call 0844 477 7677 or click here for the box office.
Wilmslow Artisan Market
Featuring the very best of seasonal local farm produce, artisan breads,
delicatessen & hand crafted cheeses, all produced & sourced by people who are passionate about what they do - it's the Wilmslow Artisan Market.
Click here for more & the date of the next market.
Cinema Pick - The Woman In Black (Cert 12A)
This ghostly tale stars Daniel Radcliffe as young lawyer Arthur Kipps, who is tasked with settling the legal affairs of a recently deceased woman.
The Woman In Black is now showing.
The Lounge has more on all the latest films.
Oliver at The Palace Theatre
Featuring Neil Morrissey as Fagin, the much-loved classic musical Oliver! is showing at The Palace Theatre Manchester until Saturday 10th March.
Call 0844 871 7627 to book tickets or click here for more.
Rose Hill Rovers JFC Under 12's
Rose Hill Rovers JFC Under 12's team are looking for new players to strengthen their squad.
They're a Marple based team playing in the 3rd Division of the Stockport Metro League.
Matches are on Sunday mornings & training is Wednesday evenings.
Anyone interested in coming for a trial should contact Dave McGuire on 07970 554 616.
Nicole Scherzinger at The Apollo
One time Pussycat Doll, Nicole Scherzinger, is coming to Manchester &
The O2 Apollo on Wednesday 22nd February.
Call 0844 477 7677 for the box office or click here to book.
Fundraiser for Walthew House
Walthew House, Shaw Heath in Stockport is hosting a Fundraising Race Night on Saturday 25th February.
Call 0161 480 2612 to book tickets.
Cinema Pick - The Iron Lady (Cert 12A)
Meryl Streep takes the lead role in this story of how the country's first female PM broke through traditional barriers to succeed in a male-dominated political world.
The Iron Lady is showing at your local cinema.
The Lounge has more on all the latest films.
X Factor Live 2012 at the Arena
Staging the first shows on this year's tour, the Manchester Arena plays host to
The X Factor Live 2012 on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th February.
Call 0844 847 8000 for tickets or click here.
Stepping Hill Fundraiser
The Queen's Pub in Cheadle is hosting a fundraising night on Thursday 23rd February in aid of the Neo Natal Unit at Stepping Hill Hospital.
Contact Dianne for tickets on 07737 847 097.
Cancer Research Fundraiser
There's a 90's themed Charity Night on Saturday 31st March at the Pheonix Pub in Hazel Grove to raise money for Cancer Research.
Call Kellie on 07958 718 952 or email kelliehester88@gmail.com for details.
Save the Last Dance for Me at The Opera House
The writers, producers & directors who gave you Dreamboats & Petticoats bring their new show, 'Save the Last Dance for Me', to The Opera House Manchester from Monday 27th February - Sat 3rd March.
Click here or call 0844 871 7627 for tickets.
Cinema Pick - Man On A Ledge (Cert 12A)
An ex-con & wanted fugitive threatens suicide from a Manhattan hotel rooftop, whilst an unconventional police psychologist tries to talk him down.
As the negotiations lengthen, she realises that his motives may be not be what they seem.
Don't miss Man On A Ledge at your local cinema.
The Lounge has more on all the latest movies.
Sting at The Apollo
Sting brings his 'Back To Bass' Tour to Manchester & The O2 Apollo on Friday 16th March.
Click here or call 0844 477 7677 for the box office.
Diversity at the Arena
Britain's Got Talent 2009 winners Diversity bring their biggest UK tour to date to the Manchester Arena on Monday 9th April.
Call 0844 847 8000 or click here to book.
Coronation Street: Street of Dreams at the Arena
With a spectacular world premiere in Manchester, plus there's stars from the cobbles past & present, all hosted by Paul O'Grady.
'Coronation Street: Street of Dreams - The Official Live Musical' is coming to the Manchester Arena Wednesday 21st & Thursday 22nd March.
Click here for tickets or call 0844 847 8000.
Steps at the Arena
The multi-million selling, Brit winning band Steps are bringing their Ultimate Tour to the Manchester Arena on 10th & 26th April.
Call the ticket hotline on 0844 847 8000 or click here for more.
Cinema Pick - The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (Cert 18)
Based on Stieg Larsson's best-selling novel, Daniel Craig & Rooney Mara star in the first of a trilogy of big screen thrillers.
Catch The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo at your local cinema.
The Lounge has a closer look at all the latest movies.
Torvill & Dean's Dancing On Ice Live at the Arena
The greatest ice show on earth is back for an incredible sixth year!
Torvill & Dean's Dancing On Ice Live returns to the Manchester Arena on Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th April.
Click here or call 0844 847 8000 to book.
Matt Cardle at The Apollo
In support of his debut album Letters, 2010 X Factor winner Matt Cardle is coming to the O2 Apollo Manchester on Thursday 22nd March 2012.
Contact the box office on 0844 477 7677 or click here for tickets.
The Four Tops & The Temptations at the Arena
Legendary Motown artists The Four Tops &
The Temptations return to the Manchester Arena, with special guests Tavares & The Crystals, on Friday 23rd March 2012.
Call 0844 847 8000 or click here for tickets.
McFly at The Apollo
Don't miss the McFly 'Up Close & Personal Tour' at The O2 Apollo Manchester on Saturday 21st April.
Call 0844 477 7677 for the box office or click here.
Charity Night for Charnwood Nursery
There's a Charity Race Night on Friday 23rd March at The Moor Suite, Heaton Moor in aid of Charnwood Nursery.
Tickets are available from Karen, Andy or Nat on 07775 545 413.
Cinema Pick - The Descendants (Cert 15)
George Clooney stars as Matt King, a complacent & wealthy Hawaiian landowner who is forced to reappraise his comfortable existence when his wife is killed in an accident.
Catch The Descendants at your local cinema.
The Lounge has a closer look at all the latest movies.
JLS at the Arena
Award winning pop sensations JLS return to the Manchester Arena as part of
'The 4th Dimension' UK tour on Friday 30th March.
For tickets call 0844 847 8000 or click here for details.
New Kids On The Block & Backstreet Boys at the Arena
New Kids On The Block & Backstreet Boys have united to bring their world tour to the Manchester Arena on Tuesday 24th April.
Call 0844 847 8000 or click here for tickets.
Happy Mondays at the Arena
Relive the classic days of 'Mad-chester' when the Happy Mondays & special guests the Inspiral Carpets come to the Manchester Arena on Saturday 5th May.
Call 0844 847 8000 for the booking hotline or click here.
The Human League at The Apollo
The Human League make a welcome return to Manchester & the O2 Apollo on Saturday 8th December.
Call 0844 477 7677 or click here for the box office.
Run for The Wellspring
Local homeless charity The Wellspring is looking for fundraisers to take part in the Bupa Great Manchester 10k Run on Sunday 20th May.
Contact the centre's project manager Jonathan Billings at jonathan@thewellspring.co.uk or phone 07866 985 242 / 0161 477 6344.
Cinema Pick - War Horse (Cert 12A)
From director Steven Spielberg comes an epic adventure about the remarkable friendship between a young man called Albert & a horse named Joey.
Catch War Horse at your local cinema.
The Lounge has more on the latest box office releases.
Save the Children Fundraiser
There's a special charity fundraising night for Save the Children UK on Wednesday 14th March at the Moor Suite, Heaton Moor Road in Stockport.
For details call Rebecca Drury on 07934 939 592.
Fairtrade Flavours at Tiviot Dale Methodist Church
Stockport Fairtrade Group are hosting a special tasting event, 'Fairtrade Flavours',
at Tiviot Dale Methodist Church between 27th February & 11th March as part of Fairtrade Fortnight.
Samples of the very best 'Fairtrade' food & drink will be available,
Click here for more.
Ladies Night Fundraising Evening
The charity 'When You Wish Upon A Star' are holding a Ladies Night Fundraising Evening on Saturday 24th March at the Hallmark Hotel, Handforth.
For more details, or if you'd like to donate a prize for the 'Posh Tombola',
call 0161 477 7277.
www.whenyouwishuponastar.org.uk
