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
Discover a community of playful, warm and inspiring individuals in the Edge Theatre’s Introduction to Acting course.
from £69.00
Step inside some of your favourite stories at this free exhibition celebrating author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler.
free entry
An interplanetary tale of star-crossed lovers, families will be transported out of this world to a planet far, far away for this lively, sparkling production.
from £18.50
Kids and grownups will be laughing their way out of the auditorium by the end of this legendary production.
from £9.50
EXCLUSIVE TICKET OFFER AVAILABLE: Expect a riot of colour, sound and movement when South Korean choreographer, Eun-Me Ahn brings her latest production to Salford.
from £13.00
The stupid show with Olaf Falafel has just got even more stupid – and you’re invited! Expect side-splitting laughter and happy tears from beginning to end.
from £19.50
Peter Barlow’s Cigarette is our regular avant-garde poetry fix, serving up a smorgasbord of experimental writing.
free entry
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.
Delightful cafe, bar and restaurant in the heart of Chorlton. Wonderfully welcoming with a great range of food and drinks for all ages.
Pub on the corner of Chorlton’s Beech Road with a good selection of ales and an excellent beer garden.
Beech Road’s Chorlton Green Brasserie serves up a delicious British seasonal menu.
A family-run bookshop in Manchester’s bohemian suburb, Chorlton Bookshop is a haven of great titles and unknown gems.
We’re crowning October the month of painting prizes! From Birkenhead to Huddersfield, biennials are showcasing the best of contemporary painting.
With literature festival season starting its engines, we select our top picks, alongside some standout launches and readings.
From post punk legends to the leading lights of modern shoegaze, read about the most exciting artists playing in Manchester and the North this autumn.
A true crime rock musical, contemporary dance and punchy new writing feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
The best new venues and revamped food and drink menus in Manchester and the North as we head into autumn.
Get inspired to make the most of autumn with day trips, pumpkin carving and ghosts in this month's Tours and Activities guide.
Halloween's on the horizon, but there are some big film festivals to dive into first.
School's back and we're heading towards autumn! Here are some of the best family friendly events and activities to keep the kids busy.
