Free things to do this weekend ft. Oxjam Weekender, Bike Jumble + Stockport Book and Record Fair

Bit skint after that five-week month? Delve into some music, bikes and book with these freebies lined up for the weekend here in Manchester.

Oxjam Weekender at Oddest
This weekend at Oddest you’ll find two days of free live music in the heart of Chorlton as the Oxjam Weekender takes over local boozer Oddest. Spanning reggae, dub, soul, funk, ska, indie, folk, nu jazz and more, the weekender uses eclectic local music to help instigate global change, welcoming the likes of reggae/dub outfit Nucleus Roots, Birmingham’s The Borgias, folk duo Finch and The Moon (pictured) and funk group White Sugar on Saturday, before Sunday sees folk/jazz trio Moody Elf, Isaac Bloomfield, Russell Swallow and others take to the stage. Team it with a cracking roast dinner and a global food selection and you’re onto a weekend winner.
Sat 3 – Sun 4 Oct, Oddest, 414 – 416 Wilbraham Road, Chorlton, M21 0SD, Sat: 3.30pm – close, Sun: From 12.30pm, FREE (Donations welcome), www.facebook.com

South Manchester Bike Jumble
Life on two wheels has never been so popular, and as a result we’re becoming more and more bike-proud. To help you make the most of the cycling life, the Bike Barn in Sale is hosting a bike jumble to help you hunt down second hand and vintage bikes, bike parts, accessories and clothing at bargain prices. Along with live music, great food and drinks from Jacksons Boat Pub, it’s set to be one, er, wheely good day. Sorry.
Sun 4 Oct, The Bike Barn, Sale, M33 2LX, 10am – 2pm, FREE, www.facebook.com

Stockport Book and Record Fair
Get your literary and music fix this Sunday with the Stockport Book and Record fair, boasting up to 50 stalls selling books, records and ephemera. No doubt many of us are guilty of taking to the internet to do our shopping these days, but this is the perfect opportunity to seize a day of good, old-fashioned browsing.
Sun 4 Oct, Indoor Market Hall, Market Place, Stockport, 10am – 4pm, SK1 1EW, FREE, www.facebook.com

Know of any good freebies coming up? Email jess at manchesterwire dot co dot uk with the deets.