Free family entertainment on Saturday 8 February in Ashton Market Hall​, created and organised by students at Tameside College, with support from Tameside Council and Curated Place​!

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Join in the fun from 11am - 4pm, with live music from local bands alongside Storytelling and family-friendly theatre ​from The League of Curiosity, as well as lots of different creative crafts and making activities. 

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You can also get to know the market traders through an all new photography exhibition in the Market Gallery: “Stories Behind the Stalls”, featuring photos and stories of market stall holders​ created by Tameside College students. Then go meet the people behind the photos by trying their outstanding food and drink!

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Make a day of it as we bring people together at a unique and memorable experience in the heart of Ashton​.

Live Music: 

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Some toe-tappingly good local live music will be coming to Ashton Market... keep your eyes on our social media for more announcements!

Live Performance: The League of Curiosity

The League of Curiosity use the power of of storytelling to support creative thinking and wellbeing. They like to encourage celebrate play and help communities bring their imagination to life. The Winter Flower is a 20 minute puppetry performance suitable for 5-10 year old's with a chance to meet the puppets!

Hands-on crafty Fun:

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Valentines cards making with Mandy Tolley of Hotbed Press

Flower planting with Gilly Balfour of Z Arts

Monster Making with Illustrator Bob Nutts Jr. 

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This event is funded by the UK government though UKSPF.

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