The Loop : The e-guide to what's on in Macclesfield listings music art to do

Time to roll your sleeves up...

2011-09-13T08:28:00.000+01:00

BARNABY FESTIVAL OPEN MEETING 14 SEPT 2011 7.30 - 9.30pm The Snowgoose, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield After a hugely successful second Barnaby in June 2011, work is starting on next year’s Festival – there are just 9 months to plan a weekend long event with exhibitions, events and activities. Anyone interested in finding out more about what’s involved in becoming a volunteer for BARNABY

A reply to the post below.

2011-05-24T09:47:00.000+01:00

'Who wants macc to have chorlton/west didsbury status? we moved away from manchester partly for that reason - they'd started to become a little too smug for our liking, and that's precisely why macclesfield appealed to us as a young family. there is something entirely 'authentic' about the place. it doesn't pretend to be anything other than it is, thank goodness - the sum of its silky parts

A further comment from the lively posts of 6 Feb.

2011-05-11T13:54:00.002+01:00

"A reader despairs of Macc. Your thoughts please.": Anonymous said... 'I take on board everything that all of you have said,whether it be agreeing or contrary to how I thought then.Unfortunately my later post about the changes in Macc since I wrote that,haven't been added,so you won't know that I congratulated the organisers(one of which comes from near Blackheath,so agreed

Catch this, this weekend...

2011-05-11T10:09:00.000+01:00

Food4MaccDirect

2011-05-10T07:40:00.002+01:00

Launched in Macclesfield Between November last year and early May 2011, Food4Macc Direct supplied 18 half lambs, 39 free range chickens, 38 loaves from a local artisan baker and 20 home made cakes. They also took advance orders for 9 quarter shares of outdoor reared pigs. All the produce was delivered either early evening at Waters Green Tavern or during the day at Age Concern, both convenient

Battle of the Bands

2011-05-09T17:34:00.000+01:00

@Bollington Youth Fair Saturday June 11 Bollington Town Council is hosting a YOUTH FAIR on Saturday the 11 June on the Atax Fieldnear the Community Centre Bollington. “Battle of the Bands”. There will be a competition for aspiring bands and other music makers for a £200 prize in the form of tickets to a GIG of their choice. A Stage(s) and electrical power will be provided. Also a Fashion

Brand new Macc

2011-05-04T22:38:00.000+01:00

The loop will be in the Market place this weekend, well Saturday 11am to be precise to watch David Rutley bounce down the front of the Town Hall. Yes really! You can have a go too if you'd like, for a donation of £20 to MAST.Abseilers can register with Fiona Seddon on 07789 652652. (Over 16s only). If you have a head for heights there will be a climbing wall also and face painting (low level) and

Treacle with eggs

2011-04-22T16:54:00.000+01:00

A natural combination this weeked at least! The Treacle Market falls on Easter day so alongside bumper stalls of glorious food and drink there will be Story telling in a gorgeous tent from the Just So Story tellers ( buy ickets for the festival too), a crazy egg race and egg rolling too ( organised by the Rotary Club) and great music all day from The Maddocks, Ian Haigh and Irish folk from The

Cinema :Cinemac

2011-04-19T12:33:00.000+01:00

Tues 19: Hop (U) 1.00 Tues 19: Rio (U) 3.00, 5.30 Tues 19: Source Code (12A) 8.00 Weds 20: Hop (U) 1.00 Weds 20: Rio (U) 3.00, 5.30 Weds 20: Source Code (12A) 8.00 Thurs 21: Hop (U) 1.00 Thurs 21: Rio (U) 3.00, 5.30 Thurs 21: Source Code (12A) 8.00 Fri 22: Hop (U) 1.00 Fri 22: Rio (U) 3.15 Fri 22: Arthur (12A) 5.30, 8.00 Sat 23: Hop (U) 1.00 Sat 23: Rio (U) 3.15 Sat 23: Arthur (12A) 5.30, 8.00

2011-04-18T16:32:00.002+01:00

Public Artist, Cheshire East Council

2011-04-17T21:39:00.000+01:00

Cheshire East Council's Strategic Commissioning Unit for Cultural Services wishes to appoint a public artist as part of an entrance re-development project at Nantwich Pool. The contract will require vinyl applied window treatments as well as interior wall artwork inspired by local heritage, with community consultation and workshops.Public exhibition and interviews of shortlisted artists will be

Puppet workshop today

2011-04-16T11:09:00.001+01:00

A word from Barnaby: Puppet WorkshopsGiant Puppets of Macclesfield's Treacletown Twelve are going to be striding along with the Parade. Our Parade artist Jacki Clark is running a second workshop at our new premises on Saturday 16th April 1.30- 5pm. Come along to work with Jacki, find out how to make the structure yourself – it can be collapsed to make it easily portable – and learn the

Next weekend we'll be at:

2011-04-16T11:05:00.001+01:00

Food4Macc

2011-04-12T07:45:00.001+01:00

Talk on Composting by Phil Shaw & Tom North 7.30 p.m. Thursday 14th April at The Romero Centre. All Hallows Catholic College, Brooklands Ave, Macclesfield, Entry free for Food4Macc members, & £2 for non members. Coffee & tea will be served at the start so please go a little bit early if you would like a drink.After the talk and question & answer session, there will be a chance for you to put

Like Clockwork

2011-04-11T19:50:00.002+01:00

The wonderful Clockwork Radio play an acoustic gig, this Thursday (14 April), 8pm at The Treacle Tap. One, if not both, of the Jane's will be there. It's one not to be missed! Treacle Tap, Sunderland St01625 615 938www.thetreacletap.co.uk But don't take our word for it... check them out here first... www.clockworkradio.co.uk

Big Spring Sale at

2011-04-10T16:22:00.002+01:00

Victoria Mill Arts Centre, Foundry Bank, Congleton.13 - 15 AprilWeds. 13th 10 - 9pmThurs 14th 10 - 5pmFri. 15th 10 - 5pmOriginal art & craft at bargain prices as artists have a spring studio clean!Also selected frames, mounts and art materials at reduced prices.

Cinema:cinemac

2011-04-07T23:19:00.003+01:00

Fri 8: Hop (U) 5.30 Fri 8: Limitless (15) 8.00 Sat 9: Hop (U) 3.00, 5.30 Sat 9: Limitless (15) 8.00 Sun 10: Hop (U) 3.00, 5.30 Sun 10: Limitless (15) 8.00 Mon 11: Hop (U) 5.30 Mon 11: Limitless (15) 8.00 Tues 12: Hop (U) 5.30 Tues 12: Limitless (15) 8.00 Weds 13: Hop (U) 5.30 Weds 13: Brighton Rock (15) 1.30, 8.00 Thurs 14: Hop (U) 5.30Cinemac Heritage Centre Roe Street Macclesfield

Poems & Pints

2011-04-05T09:00:00.001+01:00

Hosted by John Lindley 'Manchester Cathedral Poet of the Year 2010' and former 'Cheshire Poet Laureate'. A chance to read your own poems or your favourites or just come to listen (and drink, of course). This Wed, 6th April at 8pm. £2.50 on the door and upstairs at The Crown Inn in Goostrey.

Something for the weekend ?

2011-04-02T21:22:00.000+01:00

Macc is humming this weeknd with live music. Theres the music all dayer at The Swan with two Necks till 11pm tonight with Cash 4 chaos, Bleeding Hands, Half dead Ed, Tim Woodhouse, Home grown effect and more. More live music at Ronnies tomorrow, Sunday: with Heat Four of the exclusive FOMFEST battle of the bands.Jack Trainer: 4:00-4:45pmAddy Oldman: 5:00-5:45pmRich House + Friends 6:00-6:

Winning Words...

2011-04-01T12:04:00.007+01:00

There are still a couple of places left on The Bell Jar: a six week online poetry course with top poet Jo Bell.In science and now in poetry, a bell jar is ‘a safe space in which to conduct experiments.’ Winning Words offers a six-week online course with poet Jo Bell. Exercises and wordsparks to interest and challenge poets at all levels, and a showcase for new work. Friendly,

From a different angle

2011-03-30T09:00:00.016+01:00

The MACC / LEEDS Trans-Pennine Art Expedition aims to test and celebrate the collective co-operation and creative dexterity of selected artists originating/operating from Macclesfield. Interesting work, in a great space, the Grade I listed building site TempleWorks. From 1 April Marshall St, Holbeck, Leeds Check out the facebook group or twitter for links to artists @rasharples @templeworks #

Cinema :Cinemac

2011-03-29T09:23:00.002+01:00

In the 'town with no cinema', now showing at Cinemac... Tues 29: The Eagle (12A) 5.15, 8.00 Weds 30: Black Swan (15) 1.30, 8.00 Weds 30: The Eagle (12A) 5.15 Thurs 31: The Eagle (12A) 5.15, 8.00 Fri 1: Hop (U) 5.30, 8.00 Sat 2: cinema closed Sun 3: Hop (U) 3.00, 5.30, 8.00 Mon 4: Hop (U) 5.30, 8.00 Tues 5: Hop (U) 5.30, 8.00 Cinemac Heritage Centre Roe Street Macclesfield SK11 6UT

Wicked, Wild and Wordy

2011-03-28T12:38:00.004+01:00

Come and join the Janes for a long overdue Loop Social... Thursday 31 March, 9pmBaths Hotel, Green Street Jo Bell, John Lindley and Jane Birch dazzle you with wordiness and Helen Walford sings with Sam's Kitchen, all with that Loop extra social something.You can't book, so first in best sofa, last in, out in the street...

THAT TAKES OVARIES

2011-03-28T11:09:00.000+01:00

The team behind The Vagina Monologues Macclesfield invite you to a relaxed evening celebrating femininit:y:Tales of bold acts by brave women are the order of the night - A variety of readings and stories about famous women, not-so-famous women, women from your own lives - Plus live music to boot! Go along and share your own stories of courageous women you know or just enjoy the evenings

Something for the weekend?

2011-03-25T16:19:00.003Z

It can't just be us that finds the warm sun on our skin and the brighter light so seductive? It just makes you want to get out there and play! Good job there is loads to do this weekend... Roll your sleeves up on Saturday morning with Seed planting for beginners organised by Food4Macc at 10.30 Capesthorne Hall. Then head to The whitegallery in Bollington to see their new show of work by

Treacle time

2011-03-24T10:31:00.000Z

Its the wonderful bustling Treacle Market in Macclesfield this weekend, and fingers crossed for sunshine!.Catch live music from 11am with Trad jazz from Annies Saints and Sinners. Phil Maddocks from 12.30 and Irish acoustic with flute, bouzouki and a bodhran at 2.30pm. All the usual gorgeous food and drink and Vintage, books and excellent interesting crafts too on the cobbles in the Market

Up in Arms

2011-03-23T07:00:00.003Z

Rosie Doonan is appearing tonight with her new trio (Gary Stewart-guitar, vocals and Sam Lawrence-guitar, vocals, mandolin and accordion) . Ever present is her beautiful voice and a clutch of catchy tunes from her third cd 'Pot of Gold'. An extended support slot comes from ex-Snapdragon Katriona Gilmore and Kerfuffle's Jamie Roberts fresh from a 30-odd date tour supporting Fairport Convention.

Cinema:Cinemac

2011-03-22T17:01:00.002Z

Cinemac Heritage Centre Roe Street Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 All tickets on Sundays & Mondays: 3.20 Weds 23 Mar: The Girl who Kicked the Hornet''s Nest (15) ( above) 1.30, 7.30 Weds 23 Mar: West is West (15) 5.00 Thurs 24 Mar: West is West (15) 5.30, 8.00 Fri 25 Mar: The Eagle (12A) 5.15, 8.00 Sat 26: cinema closed Sun 27: Yogi Bear (U) 3.00

Samba anyone?

2011-03-16T07:04:00.002Z

A brilliant way to show off and flag up your workplace or community group whilst swaying to the sounds of samba or brass band! But make the decision quick, to join in the BARNABY PARADE 18th June 2011 - If you think that your group will be taking part and you haven't let them know, please send Louise a very brief email or quick text with Group Name, approx numbers and era ( if you have decided).

Biddulph Up in Arms:

2011-03-15T17:34:00.004Z

Returns to action this Wednesday night (Mar 16) when Gren Bartley makes his first visit to Biddulph. Described as a ''phenomenal guitarist and singer'' Gren's music mixes folk, blues, country....pretty much anything that comes under the folk umbrella. Hence his playing is often compared to Nic Jones, Kelly Joe Phelps and particularly Richard Thompson with whom her shares a stylistic similarity.

2011-03-15T07:29:00.010Z

the loop is not a particularly sporty creature, but is always keen to prod you off the sofa, away from cash heavy tv sport and get you to engage with the 'theatre of the pitch' and support local clubs.So... Macclesfield Get Set to Give Jets the Blues Macclesfield Rugby Club is giving fans the chance to experience Premiership level rugby at Division 1 prices when The Blues take on local

Something for the weekend?

2011-03-12T14:47:00.000Z

No time for a weekend round up. Too busy manically finishing loop issue 19 so we can send it to you , If we can get the hang of that bulk mail sending thingy. With our techno skills, not all rosy at loop Towers. Hopefully be in your in box soon..... But in the meantime you might like to get along to this: The Creative Space Studio - Launch DaySilk FM provide a live link at studio's opening day.

A word or two from Poet John Lindley

2011-03-08T07:27:00.003Z

'The next Poems & Pints at the Beartown Tap in Congleton is Thursday 10th March . It would be great to see you there.The attendance has gone through the roof (well, out of the door and on to the landing) for these nights recently so please try to get there in good time, if you can, to ensure that you get a seat (and, if it's anything like last time, that you get in!).All the bestJohn'

Friends of Macc Silk Heritage

2011-03-07T07:44:00.001Z

Curiosities of Greater ManchesterTimperley photographer Keith Warrender unlocks secrets of region’s gems and customsWed 9 Mar7.30pm £4/£3Heritage Centre, Roe St01625 613210www.macclesfield-silk.org

And more for the weekend....

2011-03-05T10:48:00.000Z

There is more music at the Swan with two necks on Chestergate on Saturday night with the Ignored, Leagues Apart and The Shuffle. Also on Saturday night the Town House on King Edward Street are hosting Dave Greenald - Talented singer/writer/performer - (http://www.myspace.com/davidgreenald2) for a preview. And on Sunday, The Treacle Tap will be home to Glasgow band 'French Wives' at 7pm, and .

Something for the Weekend?

2011-03-04T21:41:00.002Z

Charles Eades 16 year old son of Macclesfield and Tytherington High School pupil, will be signing his magical, debut novel Son of the Lamp at Waterstone's Macc on Saturday 5 March between 10am and 2pm. For further details call: 0843 290 8475 While we're talking books, The Treacle Tap celebrates World Book Night on Sat evening with local bookworms giving away free books, and on Sunday Glasgow

Spiralling Into Mystery and History

2011-03-02T18:00:00.000Z

Special Loop Social Event following (Nov & Feb) sold out shows... Historian talk by Matthew Hyde and haunted short story reading of Ghost, by Jane Birch; both set in the atmospheric Savage Chapel. Followed by a tour of the Savage Tower by candlelight (for those brave enough to turn the spiral) and a glass of wine (Free event but donantions to East Cheshire Hospice) Tuesday 8 March at 7.30pm in

World Book Day

2011-03-02T17:13:00.002Z

There's big book fun to be had at Waterstone's, tomorrow too. Dr Seuss will be on the loose! Come in and join our 'One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish' hunt. There will be prizes for all who take part. Thursday 3 March from 10am - 4pm. You can also exchange your £1 World Book Voucher for one of the special World Book Day titles. Macclesfield branch, 47 Mill Street.

World Book Day

2011-03-02T07:19:00.003Z

Pop into Macc library and help them to celebrate books and reading. They will be reading aloud some of the winning entries in the Flashback Fiction writing competition. The competition was organised as part of the Pages Ago promotion in libraries across the North West. Our regional winner, Sally Lowden, will be here to read her winning entry, 'Silktown Story'. This is a free drop in event, so

Jobs Alert

2011-03-01T07:02:00.005Z

Public Artist Cheshire East Council’s Arts, Heritage and Museums department in partnership with Brereton Parish Community Interest Group seek to commission a public artist with a specialism in wood to create a high quality permanent piece of art as a gateway to the Brereton Community Space development. The concept of a ‘Totem Pole’ has been agreed, the purpose of which is to provide a unique

There's No Taste Like Home

2011-02-28T13:18:00.000Z

ITV is currently looking for talented home cooks with interesting family recipes to take part in a brand new cookery show for ITV1 with Gino D'acampo. Any one interested in taking part? Contact Neil below. Thers no taste like HomeNeil Summers | Assistant Producer | ITV plcITV Studios | M60 9EA | Tel: 0161 952 6030 | Neil.Summers@ITV.com

Star gazer?

2011-02-28T09:42:00.001Z

Are you interested in Astronomy? Macclesfield Astronomical Society (MAS) and the British Astronomical Association (BAA) will be presenting a full-day of talks and practical sessions to help encourage members of the community to learn more about the wonders of the stars and planets. Their aim is to help budding astronomers learn basic techniques

Something for the weekend?

2011-02-26T11:02:00.003Z

You'll need an extra big basket if you are out in Macc this weekend. There is the first Make do and Mend Vintage Fashion Fair at the Senior Citizens Hall today ( Sat) and its Treacle Market on Sunday. Glorious food and Drink plus the return of antiques, vintage and craft with some great new stalls to mooch round.Music from Phil Maddocks and get creative with Jean Westbrook.take a look at the

2011-02-24T18:34:00.002Z

Works in Progress - Thought provoking urban images in oil and collage by Richard Chadwick.'The Longden Gallery ' 26th February until 26th March 2011, 10am - 5pm

Children's craft

2011-02-23T17:46:00.000Z

You are probably all going crazy at the mid point of half termThere is a window of respite for you if you send the children to the Silk Museum