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STOCKPORT BEER AND CIDER FESTIVAL 3RD-5TH JUNE
3rd June 2010 - 6th June 2010 Stockport Beer and Cider Festival will take place 3rd-5th June, at Edgeley Park, a 10 minute walk from Stockport station. The event will feature live music, food and a large number of real ales and quality ciders. For further information visit this website. Read More |
VISIT OXFORD AND BATH ON THE GREAT WESTERN EXPRESS
8th May 2010 The Great Western Express rail excursion on Saturday 8th May will offer a memorable day out to Oxford, Bath and Bristol. Read More |
HOLMES CHAPEL VILLAGE FAIR SUNDAY 2ND MAY 12PM - 5PM
2nd May 2010 Take a visit to Holmes Chapel Village Fair on Sunday 2nd May for the chance to win train tickets plus plenty of free goodies to take away... Read More |
SANDBACH TRANSPORT FESTIVAL: 17TH - 18TH APRIL 2010
18th April 2010 Sandbach Transport Festival, featuring carnival, vintage cars and buses, live music, town criers and fairground rides, will take place on Saturday 17th April and Sunday 18th April. For further details on the event, visit the festival website. Read More |
NANTWICH JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL 1ST - 4TH APRIL 2010
1st April 2010 - 4th April 2010 The annual Nantwich Jazz and Blues Festival is back, featuring a superb array of talented artists over the Easter weekend. Nantwich is easily accessible from the Crewe-Manchester line, just 1 stop away from Crewe, with regular direct services to Manchester, courtesy of Arriva Trains Wales. For further details visit the Nantwich Jazz and Blues Festival website. Read More |
FORTHCOMING FOLK TRAINS
11th December 2009 - 13th March 2010 Whilst the Goostrey Folk Trains are taking a break over the winter, there are still a number of other Folk Trains taking place in the area over the winter months... Read More |
STOCKPORT CHRISTMAS MARKETS
7th December 2009 - 24th December 2009 Stockport Christmas Markets, taking place in the recently restored historic market place, offer the perfect opportunity for your Christmas shopping needs, whether for that special gift or a sumptous Christmas feast... Read More |
CHRISTMAS STREET THEATRE AND ANIMATION IN STOCKPORT
5th December 2009 - 19th December 2009 Visit Stockport's market place and old historic Underbanks quarter for a feast of season animation, featuring tap dancing turkeys, performing plum puddings, gaudy pantomime dames, Dickensian pickpockets, Santa's amazing balloon trick, carol singing, Christmas crackers and a Rudolph with a difference! Read More |
STOCKPORT VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET
28th November 2009 Come to Stockport's newly restored historic Market Halls and Market Place for the Victorian Market taking place on Sunday 28th November... Read More |
MANCHESTER CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON
12th November 2009 Albert Square in Manchester will see a host of musical entertainment from 7pm-8pm on Thursday 12th November for the Christmas light switch on... Read More |
ICE RINK COMES TO MANCHESTER FROM 12TH NOVEMBER TO 3RD JANUARY
12th November 2009 - 3rd January 2010 The annual Manchester ice-rink is back! The ice-rink will be at Spinningfields, which can be accessed from Manchester Piccadilly station by free Metroshuttle bus service 3 (purple). Read More |
LIVE MUSIC TRAIN TO GOOSTREY: THURSDAY 29TH OCTOBER
29th October 2009 - 30th October 2009 On Thursday 29th October, the ‘Hatstand Medicine Band’ will be playing on the 19:04 train from Manchester to Goostrey as part of Levenshulme festival.The 'Hatstand Medicine Band' perform their popular old-time Blues, rags and reels, featuring original material, which is popular with all age groups and an exciting night of music and joviality can be guaranteed. Read More |
LIVE MUSIC TRAIN TO GOOSTREY: THURSDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER
10th September 2009 On Thursday 10th September, the 'Last Call' will be performing Traditional Folk music on the 19:04 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Goostrey.
Keith Smith and Richard Bateman are ‘Last Call.’ Both have played in a number of electric blues bands over the years, but they love to return to the acoustic folk blues roots as often as they can. Ric blows a mean blues harp, which perfectly complements Keith’s impassioned vocals and wild dobro bottleneck guitar. Read More |
LIVE MUSIC TRAIN TO GOOSTREY: THURSDAY 16TH JULY
16th July 2009 On Thursday 16th July, the 'Cowboy Outfit' will be performing Traditional Folk music on the 19:04 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Goostrey. Read More |
LIVE MUSIC TRAIN TO GOOSTREY: THURSDAY 18TH JUNE
18th June 2009 - 19th June 2009 On Thursday 18th June, 'Espionage' will be performing Bluegrass, Country and Old Time Folk music on the 19:04 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Goostrey. Read More |
VOLUME - LIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL CREWE 21ST-25TH MAY
21st May 2009 - 25th May 2009 Crewe will be hosting the Volume live music festival featuring exciting up-and-coming bands in a variety of venues. Visit the Volume festival website for further details. Read More |
LIVE MUSIC TRAIN TO GOOSTREY: THURSDAY 14TH MAY
14th May 2009 - 15th May 2009 On Thursday 14th May, the 'Cross Keys Folk Club' will be performing Traditional and Contemporary Folk music on the 19:04 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Goostrey. Read More |
SANDBACH TRANSPORT FESTIVAL - 18TH - 19TH APRIL
18th April 2009 - 19th April 2009 Sandbach Transport Festival, featuring steam rally, carnival, town criers and a host of other free attractions will take place in Sandbach on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April. Visit the festival's website for further details. Read More |
WILMSLOW RAIL PROMOTION DAY: SATURDAY 7TH MARCH
7th March 2009 Wilmslow Rail Promotion Day will take place at Sainsburys car-park next to the library in Wilmslow Town Centre from 10am-3pm on 7th March. Read More |
NANTWICH JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL: THURSDAY 9TH - MONDAY 13TH APRIL
13th April 2009 Nantwich Jazz and Blues Festival, featuring a host of exciting, diverse acts, takes place from 9th-13th April. Nantwich is easily accessible by train, just one stop away from Crewe. Click on the link below for details of the event. Read More |
STYAL 100: RAIL CENTENARY FUN DAY CELEBRATED AT QUARRY BANK MILL ON 17TH MAY
19th July 2009 The Centenary of the line through Styal was celebrated at Quarry Bank Mill on Sunday 17th May. This free event featured a host of fun Victorian-themed childrens activities, model rail displays, heritage exhibition, guided walks and chances to win free rail tickets. The event was used to launch a new service on Sundays calling at Styal every two hours, and a new offer for rail ticket holders visiting Quarry Bank Mill who can now visit the Apprentice House or Secret Garden for free upon purchase of a main admission ticket. Read More |
GOOSTREY FESTIVAL 9TH - 17TH OCTOBER 2009
17th October 2009 The Goostrey Festival, nicknamed 'Goosfest' will take place from 9th - 17th October, featuring a varied range of cultural events, including music, comedy, poetry, art and dance. For further details on the events and how to book tickets visit the Goosfest website. Read More |
NANTWICH FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL: FRIDAY 25TH - SUNDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER
27th September 2009 Nantwich Food and Drink Festival is one of the top food and drink events in the country, featuring gourmet food from top local producers, a CAMRA beer festival and cookery classes. Nantwich is easily accessible from the Crewe-Manchester line, just one stop away from Crewe. Read More |
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