culture buddies events guide

BuddiesEVENTS GUIDEMay - August 2015

Culture Buddies is a new events initiative in Tameside for people who would like to enjoy the best local events in the company of other people.

Whether you’ve always been a “culture vulture” or would like to try something new, culture buddies might be just what you’re looking for.

Have a look through this programme to choose the events you would like to try. You can join in with just one event or come along to all of them. At each event a “Culture Buddy” will be there to meet and greet you and make sure things go smoothly, so you needn’t worry about going alone or not knowing anyone else. Many events are free and at every event there will be the opportunity to socialise with likeminded people.

Details of how to book are given at the end of each event listing.

All you have to do now is browse the programme, look forward to getting out, turn up and enjoy yourself!

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If you have any questions or want to find out more about Culture Buddies please contact Charlotte: [email protected] 342 4144

Museums at Night 7 - 9pm Portland Basin Museum1 Portland Place, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 0QA

Imagine a scene of pure sophistication: you relax in an historic setting, listening to an orchestra as the sun slowly goes down and the shadows lengthen. This is a “for one night only” experience at Portland Basin Museum. A rare chance to look round the museum at twilight and enjoy a Last Night of the Proms-inspired set played by the Abney Orchestra.

This event will include free refreshments, provided via the Bridge View Café, and will be the official launch of the Culture Buddies programme.

FREE EVENT - no need to book.

Aladdin 7.30 pmHyde Festival TheatreCorporation Street, Hyde, SK14 1AB

Join Ballet Theatre UK on this dazzling re-telling of a classical ballet. With just one rub of the magic lamp, Aladdin’s journey will sweep you into an exotic world of daring adventure, enchanting spells, unbelievable riches, treachery and, of course, true love.

TICKETS: £13.25 This includes the cost of the show and a pre-show drink

To book please call Quaytickets on 0843 208 0500 quoting offer code “culture buddies”.

Friday 15 May Saturday 23 May

Whit Friday Bands Contest 4 - 9pmVarious venues in Tameside

Brass Bands across the Country are fine tuning their assets in preparation for the Whit Friday Brass Band Contest, the contest dubbed ‘the greatest free show on earth!’ This event attracts thousands of people to Tameside to enjoy brass band music of the highest calibre. Be aware that the venues are likely to be very crowded, so this is not one for the faint-hearted!

Join us on the “Culture Buddies” mini-bus to visit 3 of the venues where bands will compete. The mini-bus will pick people up and drop them off again at Age UK in Ashton, 131 Katherine Street, OL6 7AW. Our first stop will be the Broadoak Hotel in Ashton, where sandwiches will be available for those that want them, we’ll then go on to the Tame Valley Hotel in Dukinfield, followed by Carr Rise in Stalybridge.

FREE EVENT - food charged at £5 per person (optional).

Booking is essential - please call Charlotte on 0161 342 4144.

Lower Brushes Trail walk 7.30 - 9pmMeet at Oakgates Car ParkHartley Street (off Huddersfield Road), Millbrook, Stalybridge, SK15 3EP

Make the most of the long summer evenings on an easy two mile walk around Lower Brushes with Paul Nethercott. This is a walk on country footpaths, so sturdy footwear is advised. Dogs are welcome, but must be well supervised and kept on a lead.

FREE EVENT - no need to book

Quilting Bee 1-3pmPortland Basin Museum1 Portland Place, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 0QA

Join this regular group of friendly quilters and patchworkers to see if you’d like to give your sewing skills a regular outing. No experience necessary.

FREE EVENT - refreshments provided, no need to book.

Friday 29 May

Wednesday 10 June

Tuesday 2 June

Film showing: A Little Chaos

10am - 12noonCineworld, AshtonAshton Leisure Park, Fold Way, Off Lord Sheldon Way, OL7 0PG.

Join the Culture Buddies for a VIP experience at the cinema as Cineworld open their doors and show this film just for us.

Directed by Alan Rickman, A Little Chaos stars Kate Winslet as a landscape-gardener who is awarded an esteemed assignment to construct the grand gardens at Versailles, a gilt-edged position which thrusts her to the very centre of the court of King Louis XIV – intrigue, drama and romance abound.

Refreshments and a chance to discuss the film will be available for those people that would like to stay on after the film showing.

FREE EVENT


Thursday 18 June

Ursula Holden-Gill, There are Fairies in the Gutter: stories and songs 2 - 4pmAge UK Tameside131 Katherine Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7AW

Ursula Holden Gill is an award winning Actress, highly gifted Storyteller, an insightful Comedienne and a skilled Singer – Songwriter. She has a rare gift for authenticity in her humour. Her style is largely influenced by her love of home and heritage; namely her native Lancashire, her beloved West Yorkshire, and the various folk and music hall roots associated with them. This is a performance you should not miss – Ursula is spellbinding!

FREE EVENT - including refreshments.


Bird Walk 10am - 12 noonPark Bridge Heritage CentreThe Stables, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8AQ

Discover some of the local birdlife on this easy and relaxing stroll with wildlife expert Chris Kellett.

FREE EVENT - no need to book

Open Art exhibition plus art activity 10am - 12noonCentral Art GalleryOld Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7SG

Exhibition featuring artworks by Tameside’s artistic talents. Come along and share your thoughts on the artworks with others. Try your hand at being creative by joining in with an art activity - materials provided and no experience is necessary.

FREE EVENT - refreshments provided.


Friday 26 June Sunday 12 July

Wednesday 15 July

Tuesday 28 July

Knit and Natter 10am - 1pmCentral Art GalleryOld Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7SG

This group have been meeting twice a month for many years, they are extremely welcoming and always willing to pass on skills to new members. Join them to see what they get up to, no experience is necessary and materials are provided.

FREE EVENT - refreshments provided, no need to book.

The Secret Garden 2.30pmDukinfield Park King Street, SK16 4LG

Fingers crossed for good weather for this open air theatre performance. Bring along your grandchildren, or just your own inner child!

FREE EVENT - no need to book.

PLEASE NOTE: There are no chairs provided in the Park, so please bring along a folding chair or a blanket to sit on, whatever will make you most comfortable.

Thursday 13 August

Culture Buddies is an initiative developed by Tameside Council in partnership with Age UK Tameside.

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