Week of Events
Games & Social Club
Games & Social Club
Come along and enjoy an informal afternoon playing your favourite games or just enjoying a drink and a chat. We play chess, rummikub, bridge and table tennis for those feeling energetic! Drinks and biscuits provided.
L.S LOWRY EXHIBITION
L.S LOWRY EXHIBITION
The Lowry is named after Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 – 1976) – an artist who spent much of his life in Salford and whose work is strongly associated with the city. The Lowry Gallery has a permanent L.S Lowry exhibition which is open to all, and free to enter. Tue-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm.
Shared Reading Group
Shared Reading Group
A new type of reading group for bite size readers. No books to borrow or buy and no reading to a deadline. Make friends through reading. Shared reading groups are a new type of reading group. They are very relaxing as there is no reading required before coming to the group. Instead each group has someone who reads aloud to the group and encourages discussion. Meet every Wed.
Paint Along In Water Colours
Paint Along In Water Colours
Small friendly group that meet on weekly on Thursday, beginners welcome. Step by step tuition on various subjects. Some materials can be provided to get you started. Refreshments provided.
THE BRITISH COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MUSEUM
THE BRITISH COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MUSEUM
The Museum generates a unique atmosphere with its wonderfully preserved and presented vehicles, and its showcases full of memorabilia and artefacts related to transport history. There is something for all ages at this unique motor museum. Open Tues - Sun. 10am - 4.30pm. Adult £8, child £4, family £18.
FARMERS’ MARKET
FARMERS’ MARKET
Hoghton Tower Farmers’ Market is a monthly celebration of Lancastrian fresh food and crafts; a wonderful way to pass Sunday mornings with your family and support local farmers, producers, crafters and artists. 15th Jan & 19th Feb. 10am - 2pm.
Opera North’s Tosca
Opera North’s Tosca
Presented by Opera North - Composed by Puccini. Sung in Italian with English titles. 7pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. From £15.
David O’Doherty: whoa is me
David O’Doherty: whoa is me
Here he comes again, trotting on to the stage with all of the misplaced confidence of a waiter with no pad. There’ll be lots of talking, some apologising and some songs on a glued together plastic keyboard from 1986
Opera North’s The Cunning Little Vixen
Opera North’s The Cunning Little Vixen
Presented by Opera North - Composed by Janáček. Director Sir David Pountney returns to charm audiences with this celebrated classic. Various times & prices.
THE LIGHT PRINCESS
THE LIGHT PRINCESS
With Director Sophie Gilpin, and Musical Director Tom Newall, Leeds Conservatoire presents a brand new opera production based on the classic fairy tale by George MacDonald. Using music from pre-existing opera scenes, reworked in to a new production, we tell the story of The Light Princess, a princess cursed from birth, who seeks to beat the spell set upon her. 6pm & 8.30pm. £3 - £12, unwaged free.
HIGH JINX MAGIC SHOW
HIGH JINX MAGIC SHOW
A show jam packed with amazing tricks, grand illusions & crazy circus thrills presented by Michael Jordan and the fantastic High Jinx dancers. £14 - £16.
SKIPTON MUSIC PRESENTS: Bloomsbury Quartet
SKIPTON MUSIC PRESENTS: Bloomsbury Quartet
Here the group presents a unique ‘concert experience’ that combines performance ‘in the round’ with a multimedia exhibition on the life and works of one of the finest composers the British Isles have ever produced: Dame Elizabeth Violet Maconchy LeFanu (1907-1994). £25, under 30yrs £10, under 19yrs £2.
AXEL BLAKE – IN STYLE
AXEL BLAKE – IN STYLE
Britain’s Got Talent 2022 winner Axel Blake is heading out on the road with his new show ‘In Style'. His observational comedy paired with his witty charm captivated the audience propelling him to be crowned 2022 Champion of the hit show.
FUTURE FANFEST 2
FUTURE FANFEST 2
The event celebrates our love of the Back to the Future trilogy and gives fans the opportunity to experience: large fan made set builds, props, and replica vehicles, as seen in the films. There will be cosplay, photo opportunities as well as “zoom style” Q&As with some of the cast and crew from the films. Adult £12.95, child £7.95, family £32.
BRITCOM – The Man They Call G
BRITCOM – The Man They Call G
Britcom is a live one-man impressions show in which award -winning impressionist The Man They Call G takes us on a trip down memory lane with an A to Z of uncanny impressions of favourite characters from classic British TV comedy through the years.
THE STORY OF GUITAR HEROES
THE STORY OF GUITAR HEROES
One of the UK’s premier live concert experiences, The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to some of the most influential and iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music.
The UK Rock Show
The UK Rock Show
Get ready to be transported back to the 80s heyday of classic rock, combining the feel of a rock festival with the atmosphere of a top end rock arena tour. £23, concs £21.
Don’t Stop Queen Now
Don’t Stop Queen Now
Don't Stop Queen Now's energetic and true-to-life performance, fronted by the incredible Michael Spence who has featured on ITV1 as Freddie Mercury, brings Queen’s 50 year reign to life in a show that’s guaranteed to blow your mind!
THE S0UND OF SPRINGSTEEN
THE S0UND OF SPRINGSTEEN
With a passion for the work of “The Boss”, the 8 piece tribute “The Sound Of Springsteen” brings their years of live performances and recording to rock you with Bruce Springsteen’s greatest hits and deep cuts.
Mark Beaumont – Faster
Mark Beaumont – Faster
Mark Beaumont’s adventures have taken him to over 100 countries over the past twenty years, making him one of the most respected ultra-endurance athletes on the planet. Five years on from his famous ‘Around the World in 80 Days’, there is no sign of anyone breaking his circumnavigation World Record. Faster captures the wanderlust to find new disciplines of cycling and new wild places, including those closer to home. £18.50, concs £15.50.