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News and Announcements / Re: Marple Band are seeking Players

« Last post by admin on September 15, 2024, 08:21:46 AM »

Posted on behalf of Marple Band..

The band are still looking for Front Row Coronets and Back Row Coronets:

Marple Website Sponsors and Donations / Thank you to Helen Roscoe Yoga - Marple Website Sponsor

« Last post by admin on September 14, 2024, 09:03:53 AM »

Thank you to Helen Roscoe Yoga for becoming a Marple Website Sponsor.

From the heart of Marple, Helen teaches group yoga classes, pre and post-natal yoga classes, individual sessions and workshops.

Helen Roscoe - Yoga teacher in Marple

You can find out more about yoga in Marple with Helen on her web site here: https://www.helenroscoe.com/

On her Face Book page here: https://www.facebook.com/yoga.helenroscoe/

Or on her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/helenroscoeyoga/

Helen also has a Website Sponsor page in the Marple Website Community Directory.

If you would like to become a Marple Website Sponsor by taking out a banner advert on the main site, the forum and on the Virtual History Tour, then have a look here for more details:

https://www.marple.website/web-design-hosting/web-advertising.html

Events Archive / Partners and Community Together (PACT) Meeting [19 September 2024]

« Last post by admin on September 14, 2024, 07:29:18 AM »

The next Partners and Community Together meeting is on Thursday 19th September 2024

It's at Marple Senior Citizens Hall in Memorial Park from 18.30 to 20.00.

Marple residents can raise issues or concerns with the Marple Neighbourhood Policing Team and their partner agencies.

Events Archive / Oktoberfest at Hawk Green Cricket Club [26 October 2024]

« Last post by admin on September 13, 2024, 04:58:49 PM »

3rd Annual Hawk Green Cricket Club Oktoberfest: 8pm Saturday 26 October

Entry only £10 (includes bratwurst) - for tickets contact 0161 427 9276

In aid of Bowel Cancer UK (Reg Charity 446049979)

Lederhosen optional!

Events Archive / Re: Marple Locks Heritage Open Day [Sunday 15 September 2024]

« Last post by admin on September 13, 2024, 07:18:06 AM »

50 Years Restoration Celebration - Marple Locks Heritage Open Day: Sunday 15 September 2024

Marple Welcome Station, Marple Locks, Lockside, Marple, Greater Manchester, SK6 6BN

Come celebrate Marple's rich heritage and immerse yourself in a range of free activities! From canoeing, to heritage walks, historic boat display, lock demonstrations, family crafts and much more!

There will be activities across 3 sites:

Marple Social & Forces Club: Where we will show local historical displays and artefacts of the locks over the years. Family activities, such as crafts and build a canal, plus we will be showing our specially commissioned CGI film detailing the legacy of Samuel Oldknow, arguably the man who made Marple, the town we know and love today. Our heritage walks will also start from here.

The Toll house / Marple Wharf Warehouse: Where our canoeing sessions will take place. Meet the experts involved in The Wharf Marple CIC to hear and see the incredible restoration of the warehouse and learn more about the Grade 2 listed building and it's imminent plans. Pop into our Toll House and see the imagery of the area from over the years. Come see our volunteers demonstrate how the locks work along the flight.

Tramway Wharf: Find out about the history of the Wharf, admire the numerous historic boats on display and find out more from the experts available, about the history of each boat and their use over the years.

There really is something here for everybody!

Read more: https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/50-years-restoration-celebration-marple-locks-heritage-open-day.html

Events Archive / Marple Locks Heritage Open Day [Sunday 15 September 2024]

« Last post by admin on September 13, 2024, 07:11:18 AM »

Marple Locks Heritage Open Day: Sunday 15 September 2024

This Sunday, The Wharf Marple will be joining forces with the Canal and River Trust for the Marple Locks Heritage Open Day from 10am - 3pm.

The Wharf Marple directors will be there talking about our progress, they will be able to update you on the building renovation to date and the next stage of our plans AND you never know you might even be able to get a peek into The Wharf building to see the exciting progress for yourself!

One of our sponsors, Coolbox, will be filming on the day and doing some interviews with our collaborators including, New Horizons, The Canal and River Trust and members from the Marple Local History Society.

Bob Humphrey Taylor, our Heritage Director will be there and he will be starting a mini documentary with Steve Ghent, a narrow boat expert as he develops the plan to bring a narrow boat barge into the Wharf - which will remain as a permanent Heritage feature of The Wharf.

There will be guided Heritage walks available and The Canal and River Trust have lot's of free activities happening - see their poster below or visit
50 Years Restoration Celebration - Marple Locks Heritage Open Day | Canal & River Trust (canalrivertrust.org.uk)

We have also heard that the Waltzing Matilda pizza boat will there - so no need to miss lunch!

So, come down and see us on Sunday and be a part of the amazing Marple Heritage and Community.

Marple Website Sponsors and Donations / Re: Thank you IH Media - Marple Website Sponsor

« Last post by admin on September 06, 2024, 07:00:55 AM »

Thank you to IH Media - Marple Website Sponsor

Thank you to local web design and hosting company IH Media for renewing sponsorship of the Marple Website for another year.

IH Media is a website design, hosting and maintenance company based in Marple, Stockport.

Here's IH Media's banner, which appears on the Forum, the Virtual History Tour and the Main Site:

IH Media Marple based web design | Websites That Work For You!

Learn more about IH Media's web design and hosting services here: https://ih-media.co.uk

Like them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ihmediauk/

Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ihmedia

Or read more on their sponsor page in the Marple Website Community Directory:

https://www.marple.website/community/sponsors/ih-media-marple-based-web-design.html

Events Archive / Mill Brow Community Fete [Saturday 14 September 2024]

« Last post by admin on September 05, 2024, 07:19:22 AM »

Mill Brow Community Fete: Saturday 14 September 2024

12 noon to 9pm at the Hare and Hounds Mill Brow:

Events Archive / Pumpkin Picking Festival at Ludworth School [Saturday 12 October 2024]

« Last post by admin on September 03, 2024, 07:30:24 AM »

Pumpkin Picking Festival at Ludworth School: Saturday 12 October 2024

Ludworth School PTA are back for another year of family fun, including pumpkin picking and carving, mini scarecrow making, spooky story telling, free games and yummy food! And extra rain cover!

Remember this event is open to the entire community of Marple and surrounding areas, not just for family and friends of Ludworth Primary School. So come on down, last year was a sold out event so don’t delay in securing your place at this years local family event!

TICKET SALES NOW OPEN: You can purchase your tickets here: https://marplepumpkins.eventbrite.co.uk

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Events Archive / Heritage Open Day at Roman Lakes & Mellor Mill [Sunday 8 September 2024]

« Last post by admin on September 03, 2024, 06:53:12 AM »

Heritage Open Day at Roman Lakes and Mellor Mill
Sunday 8 September 2024 10am to 3pm

There's a Heritage Open Day on Sunday September 8th at Mellor mill and Roman Lakes, 10 -3pm. It is free entry, no need to book and dogs on leads welcome.

There will tours of Mellor Mill site, models of the mill and its engine on display plus music, home-made cakes, soups and stews and clog dancing at the Roman Lakes.

Many thanks to Dr Butler's Hatstand Medicine Band, a Few of Fosbrooks, Great British Clog Dancers and the volunteers from the Mellor Archaeological Trust.