Bamber Sewing Machines

Carmel Smickersgill, Tours & Activities Editor

Sewing & embroidery machine specialists. Roy Bamber started the business back in 1946 and now his two sons, Alan and Steve and a team of staff, follow his tradition of honest and straightforward help and advice.

445-449 Liverpool RdEcclesM30 7HY View map
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What's on near Bamber Sewing Machines

Pig Heart Boy at The Lowry
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Pig Heart Boy at The Lowry

A Children’s Theatre Partnership, Unicorn Theatre and Sheffield Theatres Production
Based on the novel by Malorie Blackman
Adapted by Winsome Pinnock
Directed by Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu

Is it better to have a pig’s heart that works … than a human heart that doesn’t?

Emilyn Claid: Untitled at The Lowry
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emilyn claid: Untitled at Lowry

emilyn claid’s intimate and dazzling performance blends movement and theatre to explore ageing, acceptance and transformation.

from £14.00

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