This week sees the last weekend of summer, and while the weather may have been making hints towards autumn before the sun even showed its face, it’s a good excuse to get out and about with these freebies across Greater Manchester.
Oldham’s International Peace Day
In celebration of International Peace Day – which seems perhaps more pertinent now that it ever has been – Oldham Library opens its doors for a day of entertainment, with guest speakers, information sessions, arts and crafts and a chance to sign the Peace Pledge. Throughout the afternoon you’ll find performances from The Indian Temple Drummers, Oldham Community Pop Choir, Oldham Symphony Orchestra, Sacred Sounds Choir, Oldham Theatre Workshop, Acoustic duo Ellis and I and The Traditional Afghan Band.
Sat 19 Sep, Oldham Library, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL, 1 – 4pm, FREE, www.visitoldham.com
The Oast House Vintage Fete (pictured)
Join The Oast House for a special vintage fete, which will see the area packed out with vintage stalls selling clothes, accessories and paraphernalia of yesteryear. There will also be lawn games and live music, making it a family-friendly day of good, old-fashioned fun. And whilst you’re in the area, don’t forget to check out Spinningfields’ nearby monthly market (19 – 20 Sep, 11am – 5pm), with award-winning local food, drink, art and craft producers and artisans, plus live music, performances, cookery demonstrations and activities for children.
Sun 20 Sep, The Oast House Courtyard, The Avenue Courtyard, M3 3AY, 12 – 5pm, www.spinningfieldsonline.com
Antwerp Mansion Comedy Club ft. Phil Nichol
Antwerp Mansion’s brilliant free comedy club returns this weekend, this time armed with the superb talents of Canadian stand-up comic Phil Nichol, who’s previously won the coveted Perrier Award at Edinburgh. Support comes from Lee Groundes and Matt Hollins, whilst overseeing the proceedings will be MC Roland Gent.
Sun 20 Sep, Antwerp Mansion, Rusholme Grove, Curry Mile, M14 5BT, 8 – 10.30pm, FREE, www.facebook.com
Know of any good freebies coming up? Email jess at manchesterwire dot co dot uk with the deets.
- Words:
- Jess Hardiman
- Published on:
- Thu 17 Sep 2015
