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What's On in Ashton under Lyne

Events in Ashton under Lyne and Mossley

If you wish to attend any of the events shown below, please check the details with the organisers in case of any inacurracy or alteration.

There may be additional events taking place, not shown below, particularly children's activities during school holidays. Please check Tameside Council's website or at local libraries, museums and countryside centres.

April 2009
Thursday 2nd April 2009Autism Awareness Day
Drop-in event, open to parents/carers, family members, friends of autistic children and adults, professionals seeking more information on autism.
Dukinfield Town Hall
10.00 am - 4.00 pm
info: 0161 366 5705
Saturday 4th April 2009"KITE" - Kids in the Environment
Club for 7 - 11 year olds
(new members welcome)
Park Bridge Heritage Centre
10.00 am - 12.00 noon
info: 0161 330 9613
admission free
Wednesday 8th April 2009 "Would you Weave it?"
"Weave with nature and create a willow work of art."
(groups please book)
Park Bridge Heritage Centre
between 12.00 noon & 3.00 pm
info: 0161 330 9613
admission free
Monday 13th April 2009 "Mosey through the Mosses"
"A walk though Littlemoss Nature Reserve and Ashton Moss then back along the new cycle track for tea at Park Bridge."
Park Bridge Heritage Centre
10.30 am - 2.30 pm
info: 0161 330 9613
admission free
Wednesday 15th April 2009 "Family Discovery Trail"
"Foraging and finding on this family friendly three mile trail."
(groups please book)
Park Bridge Heritage Centre
1.00 - 3.30 pm
info: 0161 330 9613
admission free
Sunday 26th April 2009Farmers' and Producers' MarketAshton Market Ground
9.00 am - 2.00 pm
info: 0161 342 3268
Sunday 26th April 2009Tameside Music Festival 2009
Halifax Choral Society
The Albion Church, Ashton
starts 7.30 pm
info: 0161 342 4144
May 2009
Saturday 2nd May 2009"KITE" - Kids in the Environment
Club for 7 - 11 year olds
(new members welcome)
Park Bridge Heritage Centre
10.00 am - 12.00 noon
info: 0161 330 9613
admission free
Sunday 3rd May 2009Tulip Sunday
Tulips, treasure hunt, brass band, bouncy castle, RSPCA dog show, fair rides, football & bowling
Stamford Park
12.00 noon - 4.00 pm
info: 0161 303 8547
Sunday 10th May 2009Three Shires Farmers' Market
Locally grown or sourced produce.
Mossley Market Ground
9.00 am - 2.00 pm
info: 0161 342 3268
Sunday 24th May 2009 "Caterpillar Crazy"
"Family walk bringing the story of a hungry caterpillar to life, with crafts to follow."
Park Bridge Heritage Centre
1.00 - 3.00 pm
info: 0161 330 9613
admission free
Monday 25th May 2009 "A Charming Day Out"
"Charm the worms out of the ground in this traditional English sport."
Park Bridge Heritage Centre
1.00 - 3.00 pm
info: 0161 330 9613
admission free
Wenesday 27th May 2009 "Ugly Bug Ball"
"What nibbles, munches and chews? Find out on this family friendly wildlife walk, followed by your own picnic and crafts."
(groups please book)
Park Bridge Heritage Centre
11.00 am - 1.30 pm
info: 0161 330 9613
admission free
Sunday 31st May 2009Farmers' and Producers' MarketAshton Market Ground
9.00 am - 2.00 pm
info: 0161 342 3268
Sunday 31st May 2009 "Walk on the Wildside"
"Explore the private life of some of Tameside's lesser know residents on an urban wildlife trail."
Meet Ashton Town Hall steps
10.30 am - 12.30 pm
info: 0161 330 9613
admission free
June 2009
Thursday 4th June 2009 "Conservation Day - Step Repairs"
"Resurfacing and replacement of risers."
Please book - 0161 330 9613
Park Bridge Heritage Centre
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
info: 0161 330 9613
admission free
Friday 5th June 2008Whit Friday Brass Band ContestsBroadoak Hotel 5.00 - 10.30 pm
Hurst Cross 4.30 - 10.00 pm
Top Mossley 4.30 - 10.00 pm
info: 0161 342 4144
Saturday 6th June 2009"KITE" - Kids in the Environment
Group for 7 - 11 year olds
(new members welcome)
Park Bridge Heritage Centre
10.00 am - 12.00 noon
info: 0161 330 9613
admission free
Saturday 6th June 2009"Youth Conservation Group"
"This group is for anyone aged 12 -18 who would like to get involved in countryside conservation, take part in practical activities and get out and about with the countryside rangers."
Park Bridge Heritage Centre
11.00 am - 3.00 pm
info: 0161 330 9613
admission free
Sunday 7th June 2009 "Bentleys and Bloomers"
"A rally of more than 50 vintage and classic cars and bikes. As well as 'horsepower', you can enjoy some 'flower power' as Park Bridge is part of Tameside's entry to 'Britain in Bloom' again this year."
Park Bridge Heritage Centre
11.00 am - 4.30 pm
info: 0161 330 9613
admission free