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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.

January 2010
14th January - 1st June 2010
(on-going)		"Our Friends Abroad: The Story of the Manchester Regiments Allied Units"
Special exhibition traces, through photographs and objects, the relationships the Manchester Regiment has developed over many years with units from across the world. The aim of regimental alliances is to promote mutual understanding and friendship between all ranks of both Regiments that are linked.
Museum of the Manchester Regiment, Ashton Town Hall
Mon - Sat: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
info: 0161 342 2254
admission free
Thursday 14th January 2010 "Conservation Day: Hedgelaying at Knott Hill Local Nature Reserve"
"Laying the next section of boundary hedge to restore the habitat and make a living fence."		Golf Club entrance, Gorsey Lane, off Mossley Road
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
info: 0161 330 9613
admission free
Sat 16th & Sun 17th January 2010 "Birds of Prey"
Experts from Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre will bring along some of their birds of prey, offering a great opportunity to see them from up close and will be available all weekend to provide facts and stories about the various species.		Pets At Home store, Snipe Retail Park
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
info: 0161 330 9613
admission free
Sunday 17th January 2010 "Medlock Valley and Vale"
"Follow the Medlock Valley way towards Manchester, returning via the Ashton canal."		Bardsley Vale car park, Oldham Road
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
info: 0161 330 9613
admission free
Sunday 31st January 2010Farmers' and Producers' MarketAshton Market Ground
9.00 am - 2.00 pm
info: 0161 342 3268
February 2010
until 1st June 2010
(on-going)		"Our Friends Abroad: The Story of the Manchester Regiments Allied Units"
Special exhibition traces, through photographs and objects, the relationships the Manchester Regiment has developed over many years with units from across the world. The aim of regimental alliances is to promote mutual understanding and friendship between all ranks of both Regiments that are linked.
Museum of the Manchester Regiment, Ashton Town Hall
Mon - Sat: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
info: 0161 342 2254
admission free
Tuesday 2nd February 2010 "Conservation Day: Hedgelaying at Roaches"
"Finish this year's section of new hedgelaying at Roaches."		Winterford Road Bridge, Mossley
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
info: 0161 330 9613
admission free
Saturday 6th February 2010"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 13th February 2010Chinese New Year Celebrations
Lion Dance parade starts at Central Library at 11.30 and moves to Town Hall steps for 12.00 noon. Musical and dance performances; free activities. 		Cenral Library, Old Street
Town Hall Steps
11.30 am - 2.00 pm
info: 0161 342 4144
Sunday 14th February 2010Three Shires Farmers' Market
Locally grown or sourced produce. 		Mossley Market Ground
9.00 am - 2.00 pm
info: 0161 342 3268
Wednesday 17th February 2010 "Tracks and Trails"
"Who went there? Look for signs on a family friendly walk."
Meet: Park Bridge Heritage Centre
1.00 - 3.00 pm
(groups please book)		info: 0161 330 9613
admission free
Sunday 21st February 2010 "Birdwalk"
"Discover some of the local birdlife of the Medlock valley on this gentle stroll with Chris Kellett."
Meet: Park Bridge Heritage Centre
10.30 am - 12.30 pm
info: 0161 330 9613
admission free
Sunday 28th February 2010Farmers' and Producers' MarketAshton Market Ground
9.00 am - 2.00 pm
info: 0161 342 3268