Something for the Weekend

And here's to another fine weekend, opening on Friday night with Freefall Vertigo who play at the Hollins on Black Road. www.the-hollins.com.

Bright and early on Saturday morning there's the Farmer's Market at Cloverbank, North Rode 8.30am to 12.30pm. There are lambs in the fields as you drive up, officially they don't come until this weekend but as every year, some always get there early. www.cloverbankorganicfarm.co.uk

For a visual fix, Jobling Gowler solicitors has a special open weekend (9.30am - 4.30pm) for their new show - a taster for the east Cheshire Hospice SExhibition at Macc Town hall in October.
250 Park lane, Macc. www.art.250parklane.co.uk

Once full of the joys of spring, on Saturday night choose from classical music or rock... Macclesfield Music Society presents the Stanford String Quartet, playing Mozart, Vaughn Williams and Borodin. The Heritage Centre, Roe St. 01625 427339. www.macclesfieldmusicsociety.co.uk

And, Rough Twist throws the launch party for its new album In The Dog House, supported by the Tensions and Chris Birdsall. Tickets from Margin Music and Music Magpie. Gig at Fresh, Wood St. 01625 500999.

KEMS is performing favourites from the movies on Sunday with 'Stage and Screen' at The Little Theatre on Lord St, 2.30pm www.kems.org

Then close the weekend out at Ronnie's on Sunday night with Box Cool Groovers. Ronnie's Bar, Dukes Court. 01625 665050. www.ronnies-bar.co.uk
Worth the Hike: We'll be heading to Wilmslow leisure centre on Sunday for the Vintage fashion and Textiles fair.10am-4pm 33 www.decorativefairs.com

Whatever you get up to tell them you spotted it in the Loop. See you out there.

picture: Emma King at Jobling Gowler & live music at Ronnie's