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activities that build new skills and use specialist or uncommon materials and techniques that you might not be able to achieve at home.

No need to book. A charitable donation of £3 from those who can afford it is suggested via cash or card in the centre or at any time via Justgiving.

Sun 28th May 11:00am - 3:00pm

Krazy Races

Starting - St Peter’s Square

Krazy Races is a free to attend soapbox derby event, aiming to bring all manner of races, wild and zany to towns & cities across the U.K and beyond while raising thousands for local charities. see page 25 for more info

Thu 1st June 10:30am - 12:00pm

Crochet for kids: worry worm workshop

Hat Works

A fun half term workshop to make your own crochet worry worm and raise money for the charity. Materials will be provided. Suitable for children aged 8 to 16. Young people aged 14 and under must have an adult with them, either supporting them or nearby in The Gallery Cafe. Refreshments will be available to buy.

£5

Fri 2nd June 7:45pm

Outside the Box Comedy Club

Garrick Theatre

MC Maff Brown, Phil Ellis, Simon Lomas plus mystery guest

£12

Mon 5th June 11:00am - 1:00pm

Six week introduction to silversmithing

Epok

Learn the fundamental skills of silversmithing in this in-depth, six week course. You’ll learn the skills needed to design and fabricate your own jewellery: sawing, forming, drilling, soldering, finishing

All equipment and materials required will be provided. Additional silver will be available to purchase for larger designs. Once you have completed this course, you’ll be eligible to rent a bench to work independently, as well as attending more advanced classes.

Epok, 75 Wellington Road South, SK1 3RU £193.36

Fri 9th June 7.45pm

Go West + Cutting Crew

Stockport Plaza

80’s legends Go West return with a live band playing their classic hits including; We Close our Eyes, Don’t Look Down, Call Me, Goodbye Girl, King of Wishful Thinking, Faithful.

Plus support Cutting Crew: I just Died in your arms, I’ve been in love before. Sat 10th June 10am - 4pm

Sat 17th June 10:30am - 12:30pm

Create at Staircase: Lino printing Staircase House

A step-by-step introduction to lino printing. You’ll create some beautiful and original prints. All materials are provided. Booking is essential and this event is for those aged 16 years old and over only.

£15

Wed 21st June 10:00am - 12:00pm

Carers support with Stockport Mind Quaker Meeting House, Do you care for a partner, relative, or friend who is experiencing emotional distress or has a mental health condition?

This event gives you an opportunity to meet other mental health carers. The group is held twice a month, once online and once in person.

For more information, including how to join the group call 0161 475 6229 Quaker Meeting House, 2 Cooper Street, SK1 3DW

Wed 21st June 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Fostering and supported lodgings information session drop in Quaker Meeting House,

Come along and meet local foster carers, the fostering team and the supported lodgings team. You can find out more about fostering local children and young people in care in Stockport and how to join our supported lodgings scheme. Quaker Meeting House, 2 Cooper Street, SK1 3DW

Friday 23rd June at 7.30pm

The Very Best of Tommy CooperJust Like That! Stockport Plaza

This hilarious one-man show written by Daniel Taylor focuses on Tommy Cooper’s legendary comedy act, recapturing his trademark mayhem and misfiring magic. The hour-and-a-half show includes many of Cooper’s beloved one-liners, dazzling wordplay and celebrated tricks, including