What’s On

Every Wednesday 10am - 12pm

Stockport County Community Trust social wellbeing drop in Edgeley Park

A weekly drop in on Wednesday mornings. Socialise with friendly staff and volunteers, make new friends, swap stories and reminisce! Enjoy the refreshments, play bingo and take part in quizzes, as well as take a ground tour.

If you’re living with long term health and mental health conditions, experiencing loneliness, living with physical and learning disabilities, complex needs or dementia, you can come along and take part in stress relieving activities like gentle yoga, relaxation and body movement, and art therapy delivered by professional therapists.

Phone the Trust on 0161 266 2700.

Edgeley Park, Hardcastle Road SK3 9DD

Every Wednesday 11:00am - 11:30am

Central Library Storytime

Stockport Central Library

A wonderful opportunity for children and their parents or carers to meet together on a weekly basis to share stories and rhymes in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Suitable for pre-school children. Stockport Central Library, SK1 3RS

Every Friday 10am - 4pm

Gardening session at The Landing

The Landing is a community growing space, based on the roof car park at the Merseyway Shopping Centre. It was designed and built by Where The Light Gets In and Manchester Urban Diggers, and provides produce for the restaurant as well as the local community.

Volunteer sessions take place every Friday, where you can learn the basics of organic growing principles and get involved in tending the garden. It is an oasis for re-connecting with nature, learning, growing and socialising in an unexpected space! Friday sessions are free, and all volunteers also get a free lunch cooked by the chef at Where The Light Gets In.

To join as a volunteer, text Manchester Urban Diggers’ Mike on 07538 860 488 The Landing, Merseyway Shopping Centre, Great Underbank SK1 1PD

Fri 5th May 10:30am -12:30pm

Disability Stockport Poetry Club

Disability Stockport

This is a new group which involves read- ing and discussing poetry. Each month, there will be a different topic of what the poetry should be inspired by, for example, love. We will do our own writing within this time and share this with the group for discussion.

Hot drinks and cake will be provided. The aim is to get creative and have the opportunity to meet other people.

Disability Stockport, 23 High Street, Stockport, SK1 1EG

Fri 5th May 10:30am -12:30pm

Stitch Pots

Hat Works

Join Kath Walls, in the Gallery Cafe to create a stitched pot, over 2 weekly sessions. This course is part of the Affordable Arts Series.

Kath will guide you through stitching techniques to create a keepsake pot, in which to store your change, jewellery, pens, brushes, whatever you choose!

You will be enrolled onto both sessions automatically, so make sure that you are able to attend both dates before booking.

£10

Every Friday 2pm-3:30pm

Stockport Mind Choir

St Peter’s Parish Church

Joining the Stockport Mind Choir can increase your confidence, be a lot of fun and help you to meet other Stockport locals. The choir takes place on the ground floor and there are no stairs. Hot drinks and biscuits are provided as well.The choir is free of charge, but a small donation is suggested, to help cover costs. Call 0161 475 6229 to sign up to the group.

St Peter’s Parish Church, St Petersgate, SK1 1NZ

Sat 6th May 10am - 3pm

Rare Finds flea market

Middle Hillgate

A monthly flea market, held on the last Saturday of every month featuring second-hand furniture, vintage décor, homeware, fashion and more.

Wed 10th May 7pm - 9pm

Stockport LGBT+ PLUS: Big Monthly Social Cafe SQ

Social event with a quiz, drinks and chat. Every second Wednesday of the month Cafe SQ, St Petersgate

Thu 11th May 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Screen printed wooden jewellery

Hat Works

You’ll learn how to screen print your own geometric design onto pre-cut wooden beads. You’ll then sand and finish the beads and chose how they’re strung. If you have time, you can also make a pair of matching earrings. The class is led by Arc Associate Artist Wendy Roby, from Stockport art studio Roby Workshop. All materials will be provided but wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy or bring an apron. Wendy’s exhibition at Arc, “Halftone, Second Half”, will be open to view before the workshop.

£35

Fri 12th May 10am -12pm

Menopause in mind: peer support group

Windmill Coffee Shop

Are you menopausal, perimenopausal, or just don’t know yet?

Come along to connect with other women, talk openly and confidentially and get information and support. Behind the cafe counter. For more info call 0161 804 4416 or email communityhub@pureinnovations.co.uk. Windmill Coffee Shop, Stockport Homes, Cornerstone Building, SK1 3NQ Free

Fri 12th May 7:15pm - 11:30pm

Discos for Grown Ups

Stockport Town Hall www.discosforgrownups.com

Get glittered up for a fun and fab night of dancing with people your own age. It’s going to be a boogie night to remember! There will be plenty of seating and a proper sprung dance floor! Boogie the night away to all your favourite 70s, 80s and 90s disco, soul and feel good pop hits you love.

£15 for early bird tickets

Sat 13th May 10:00am - 1:00pm

Organ concert and coffee morning

St Peter’s Church

Organ concert featuring organists Adam Parrish and Kieran Eastwood-Mulvaney. Come and go as you please.

Tea or coffee and a cake £2

St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Square

Sat 13th May 10am - 4pm

Stockport Makers Market

Stockport Market Place

The Stockport Makers Market is back on the second Saturday of every month for a selection of the North West’s finest food, drink, art, design and vintage.

Featuring specially selected specialists, who source, grow, rear, bake, make, and create the products they sell. This makes sure their goods are unique, original and designed to inspire.

Sat 13th May 10:30am - 12:30pm

Create at Staircase: macrame

Staircase House

Join artist Caroline Coates at our monthly craft workshops. Fun and relaxed sessions with a different craft each time. In May we’re being inspired by the 1970s with a macrame workshop! You’ll learn simple macrame knots and make your own retro macrame pot hanger. All materials and pot provided Booking is essential.

Adults aged 16 and over only. £15

Sat 13th May 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Stockport Symphony Orchestra Concert: Classical Genius

Stockport Town Hall

Stockport Symphony Orchestra plays:

• Mozart Overture to Don Giovanni

• Bach Concerto for Oboe and Violin

• Bach Brandenburg Concerto No 4

• Beethoven Symphony No 3 “Eroica”

Conducted by Maca Barbosa and Matteo Dal Masso.

£5 to £15. Free for accompanied children under 16 years old.

Sun 14th May 10:00am - 12:30pm

Stockport Race for Life - Volunteer!

Woodbank Memorial Park

The Race for Life events couldn’t happen without volunteers. Whatever time and skills you have to share, they’ve got a great role for you.

Help set up and run the race, support our participants around the course or hand out medals at the finish line.

If you’re interested, please sign up on the Cancer Research UK website.

Woodbank Memorial Park, Turncroft Lane, Offerton, Stockport, SK1 4JR

Thu 18th May 10:00am - 4:00pm

Dementia Awareness Day

Stockport Town Hall

Join Healthwatch and other organisations at Stockport Town Hall to find out more about Dementia and what support is avail- able throughout Stockport.

The event will include stalls from organisations, charities, community and the voluntary sector across Stockport that support Dementia. You can see what’s available for you and your loved ones. Enjoy talks from guest speakers and meet other people living with dementia and their carers.

Free tea and coffee are available throughout the day as well as light bites. www.healthwatchstockport.co.uk.

Free

Sun 21st May 10am - 4pm

Stockport Vinyl Record Fair

Stockport Masonic Guildhall

Traders have vinyl records, CDs and books, there is catering on site and the bar will be open. Parking is just £1169 Wellington Road South, SK1 3UA

£5 from 9am. £1 after 10am

Tue 23rd May 11:00am - 1:00pm

Crochet, knit and craft

Stockport Central Library

Bring along your knitting, crochet or craft to this free drop-in.

Join our casual gathering and meet fellow makers, have a brew, and a chat. From expert to beginner. Everyone is welcome.

Free

Fri 26th May 6pm - 9pm

Foodie Friday

Market Place

An evening of street food, craft ales and live music at Stockport Market from 6-9pm on the last Friday of every month.

Sat 27th May 11:00am - 3:00pm

Arc Saturday art club

Hat Works

A family day out for art and craft lovers. If you’re looking for things to do in Stockport at weekends then look no further. More than just cutting and sticking, there are