Saturday 27 March: 11am – 4pm
Meet Dora the Explorer*
Sunday 28 March: 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm
Good Old Fashioned Puppet Show – ‘Fairies at the Bottom of the Garden’
Monday 29 & Tuesday 30 March: 11am to 4pm
Easter Face Painting
Wednesday 31 March & Thursday 1 April: 11am to 4pm
Easter Flower Making Workshops
Make flowers and decorate our Easter Garden.
Friday 2 April: 11am – 4pm
Mad Hatter’s Games Day
There’s Egg & Spoon Races, Roll the Giant Egg and more! Compete to win medals and prizes!
Saturday 3 April: 12pm -4pm
Have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny! Plus Easter Egg Hunt in the Mall!*
Have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny and put into an Easter Card!
Sunday 4  April : 11am to 4pm
Easter Face Painting
Monday 5 April: 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm
Magic Monday – The Great Lorenzo
Join our popular musician in the mall.
Tuesday 6 April: 11am to 4pm
Easter Face Painting
Wednesday 7 & Thursday 8 April: 11am to 4pm
Easter Basket Workshops
We’ll fill you baskets with treats to take home for free!
Friday 9 April: 11am to 4pm
Easter Face Painting
Saturday 10 April: 11am to 4pm
Teddy Bear Fun Day & Meet the Tallest Teddy Bear in the World!*
Bring your teddy along to take part in our Teddy Bear fun day which includes a talent contest, music, games and more with prizes for winners! Plus, meet William, our friendly, 14ft Teddy Bear!
Sunday 11, Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 April: 11am to 4pm Easter Face Painting

Please note, the following applies to the activities:
•    Characters will be appearing at various intervals throughout the day.
•    The children’s entertainments are not supervised playschemes and parents are requested to stay with their children and join in the fun.
•    The Lowry Outlet Mall reserves the right to cancel or change the times of any events without notice.

THE MANCHESTER MUSEUM www.museum.manchester.ac.uk
250 Oxford Road
Easter Holidays: Animal mania
Monday 29 March-Thursday 1 April & Tuesday 6-Friday 9 April 11am-4pm
Most activities are free and drop-in. Some activities may need to be booked on the day and may cost up to £1.50. All ages. Discover how animals adapt to their surroundings and how we preserve the Museum’s animals.

MANCHESTER ART GALLERY www.manchestergalleries.org
Mosley Street
Mushroom Magic – 30 March – 1 April, 6 – 9 April, 1-3pm
Easter holiday workshops. Suitable for families with children aged 0-11.Inspired by Army of Mushrooms by Takashi Murakami, on show in Facing East, create giant colourful mushrooms and shrink them into cute key rings and badges to take home.

TATTON PARK www.tattonpark.org.uk
Knutsford, Cheshire
Teddy Bear Easter Festival - 3-5 April 2010
On your marks get teddy go!  Join in the hunt for the honey pots.  Complete the challenges to take you to the honey bear.  Visit the Teddytastic Mansion.  Follow the teddy quiz.  Admire the floral displays.  Follow Teddington’s Marmalade trail.  Meet the farm’s lambs, pigs, donkeys and friends.  Find Goldilocks and Barney Bear in the farmyard.  Visit Aunty Mary in the Cottage. Normal opening times and prices apply.

Easter Crafts and Country Shopping Fair- 3-5 April 2010
Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a special Bank Holiday event. Packed with home décor and furnishing ideas, arts and crafts and gifts for the family. Open 10.30am to 5pm. Craft Fair free to enter. Normal park and attraction entry charges apply. Contact Countrywide Events 01509 217 444 or visit the website

MOSI www.mosi.org.uk
Liverpool Road, Castlefield
Easter Holidays - 29 March – 11 April 2010
Take part in lots of hands-on workshops and events as we commemorate the work of Manchester ‘Local Heroes’ in the theme of energy. Visit www.mosi.org.uk for more information about the programme.

The technical expertise provided by CTI has already been instrumental for Dublin and Malta based Setanta Insurance as they are growing their business extremely rapidly, selling a policy every 15 minutes. The projects completed by CTI have been designed to meet Setanta Insurance’s needs in regards to their intranet, internal applications, portal and Microsites, using a variety of technologies including Drupal, Grails and Spring.

The work completed by CTI is deemed to be highly influential as Setanta Insurance aim to convert a higher percentage of brokers into customers.  When commenting on the project Managing Director of CTI, Nick Rhind has stated: “Setanta Insurance share many of the same values as us, dedication, expertise, customer service and flexibility.  Working closely with such a dynamic company reflects our ambitions and drive at CTI.”

In addition to this, CTI have teamed up with Mason Media and Wilmslow based creative agency Driven, to launch a micro-site called “Keep Drama Off The Roads”, a project Setanta Insurance are undertaking to warn Irish people against “Drug Driving” and to highlight the devastating impact this can have.  In partnership with the Irish Road Safety Authority, Keepdramaofftheroads.ie includes a competition for film makers aged 15-25 years to make a short film which shows the impact of “Drug Driving”.

If you’re interested in taking part, visit the “Keep Drama Off The Roads” website for your chance to win €3000 and have your filmed screened to the public.

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MANCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKETS
18th November – 21st December 2009
www.manchester.gov.uk/markets

Firmly established as a festive favourite, Manchester’s Christmas Markets are considered to be among the very best in Britain and Europe. Soak up the sights, sounds and aromas as you browse the twinkling chalets, bursting with gift ideas and seasonal produce from across Europe. Call in after work or make it your venue for a special, social get-together or festive day out.

Located at: Albert Square, St Ann’s Square, Exchange Street, New Cathedral Street and Brazennose Street.

TATTON PARK www.tattonpark.org.uk
Mereheath Lane, Knutsford

Candlelight Evenings- 2nd – 5th December 2009
A visit to Tatton’s Candlelight Evenings offers a memorable start to the festive season. Visitors walk through the magnificently decorated staterooms as they shimmer by candlelight.

Concerts
Concerts take place in Tatton’s stunning Tenants’ Hall.

Christmas at Tatton – Northern Chamber Orchestra- 10th December 2009
Christmas Jazz- Mart Rodger’s Manchester Jazz- 11th December 2009
An evening of Big Brass Music. Roberts Bakery Band- 12th December 2009

MOSI (THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY) www.mosi.org.uk
Liverpool Road, Castlefield

Christmas at MOSI- 19th December 2009– 3rd January 2010
(MOSI is closed 24 – 26 December and 1 January)
Have a glittery, sparkly, festive Christmas with craft workshops and activities, all with a seasonal theme. Visit www.mosi.org.uk for further details. FREE/ALL AGES
SPINNINGFIELDS ICE RINK www.spinningfieldsicerink.com
12th November 2009- 3rd January 2010
Off Deansgate, City Centre Manchester

Spinningfields Ice Rink returns to Manchester city centre this Christmas. It promises to be a fun, festive treat for all the family in a great location.

THE LOWRY THEATRE www.thelowry.com
Pier 8, Salford Quays, M50 3AZ
Telephone: 0870 787 5780

White Christmas- 27th November 2009 to Saturday 9th January 2010
The spectacular stage musical of the classic 1954 movie starring Bing Crosby makes its North West debut at The Lowry for the holiday period 2009 with a spectacular all-star cast.

Christmas Carol Singalong- 24th December 2009
Clap your hands, Stamp your feet and sing your heart out as JONATHAN COHEN leads you through a fun-filled jamboree of family carols and sensational Christmas hits such as Silent Night, God rest you merry, gentlemen, The Twelve Days of Christmas, Sleigh Ride, Good King Wenceslas, Winter Wonderland, Let it snow, and many more! Tickets: £36.00

LOWRY OUTLET MALL www.lowryoutletmall.com
The Quays

Lowry Outlet Mall Christmas Events- 21st November – 31st December 2009
Enjoy good old fashioned fun and games in the Lowry Outlet Mall during the festive season. Meet life-like Bjorn the Polar Bear on his own ice-berg, don’t miss Raymond Briggs’ original snowman, meet Eli the Animatronic Bear, enjoy showtimes of ‘A Christmas Carol’ and ‘The Snow Queen’.
Please see website for full details of all events.

THEATRE
Note: Please check out website for ticket information

THE ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE www.royalexchange.co.uk
For telephone booking call, 0161 833 9833.
St Ann’s Square

The Entertainer until 5th December 2009
Acclaimed stage, TV and film actor David Schofield returns to the Exchange after a 17 year break to play failed song-and-dance man Archie Rice in John Osborne’s THE ENTERTAINER.
Set in a clapped out end-of-the pier style music hall, Osborne’s scathing state-of-the-nation 1957 classic, comes complete with live songs and dance, specially composed incidental music by Tayo Akinbode (THE GLASS MENAGERIE, HAUNTED) and choreographed movement by Stuart Hopps, best known for his work on the legendary film, THE WICKER MAN.

Blithe Spirit- 9th December 2009 – 23rd January 2010
When Charles Condomine and his wife Ruth (Suranne Jones) hire the services of the eccentric Madame Arcati, they think they’re in for an evening of high jinx rather than high spirits – but when the madcap mystic accidentally brings Charles’s ex-wife Elvira back from the beyond, it all starts to go bump in the night. As both women battle for his mortal soul, Charles finds himself wanted dead or alive in Noël Coward’s hilarious and hair-raising comedy.

WATERSIDE ARTS CENTRE www.watersideartscentre.co.uk
1 Waterside Plaza, Sale

Imelda May- 17th December 2009
Dublin-born Imelda May has the rare kind of raw talent and timeless glamour that truly illuminates the stage. You don’t just watch Imelda perform, you experience it.

Beauty and the Beast- 19th December 2009
When Beauty sees beneath the ugly frightening exterior of The Beast she discovers a loyal, loving heart and is able to love him for what he really is.

THE LIBRARY THEATRE www.librarytheatre.com
St Peter’s Square

Grimm Tales- 5th December 2009 – 23rd January 2010
Suitable for young people aged six upwards, their teachers, friends, and families
The Brothers Grimm’s dark and spooky stories have always captivated children, with their enticing mix of mystery, enchantment, and humour. Rachel O’Riordan directs this atmospheric adaptation by Carol Ann Duffy, the recently appointed Poet Laureate, which promises to provide a feast of first-rate physical, musical and mythical theatre. Classic stories such as Hansel and Gretel you may know; but there are several you may not!

PALACE THEATRE www.livenationtheatres.co.uk
Oxford Street. Manchester. M1 6FT
Telephone: 0161 245 6600

THE SOUND OF MUSIC- 15th December 2009- 16th January 2010
Connie Fisher returns as Maria in the world’s best-loved musical, The Sound of Music. This lavish and critically acclaimed production, direct from the London Palladium, tells the story of the Von Trapp family’s flight across the mountains and works its magic once again, for young and old alike.

MANCHESTER OPERA HOUSE www.livenationtheatres.co.uk
Quay Street. Manchester. M3 3HP
Telephone: 0161 828 1700

ALADDIN- 5th December 2009- 3rd January 2010
Starring Coronation Street’s Gray O’Brien and Eric Potts. Aladdin will be doing all he can to win the heart of the beautiful Princess, but the evil Abanazar will be trying to thwart his plans. Aladdin provides all that is expected of a Manchester pantomime, brand new sparkling sets and costumes, amazing song and dance routines, romance, comedy, bags of audience participation, a real magic carpet and the most important ingredient of all – a sprinkling of pantomime magic.

THE LOWRY THEATRE www.thelowry.com
For telephone bookings call, 0870 787 5780
The Quays

The Mill- 8th December 2009
Ockham’s Razor, the critically acclaimed aerial theatre company, return with their new show. Experience the sweat, grind and grit as performers power a wheel of wood and steel suspended six metres in the air. Tickets £14

Porridge- 22nd December 2009 – 16th January 2010
Calibre Productions return for the 2009/2010 holiday period with the first ever professional stage adaptation of the BBC’s hit comedy Porridge. Tickets £22-£24

Bink and the Hairy Fairy- 27th December 2009- 3rd January 2010
With lots of opportunities to hiss and boo and sing along, this fabulous family musical from the creators of The Witch’s Bogey (The Lowry, 2007) is the perfect fun-filled treat for children this Christmas! Tickets £8.50

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS ARENA
www.men-arena.com
For telephone bookings call, 0844 847 8000

Versus Cancer 2009- 12th December 2009
Famous for bringing together Manchester legends for unique performances and collaborations, Snow Patrol, Andy Rourke (The Smiths), Peter Hook (Joy Division / New Order) and Tim Booth, Jim Glennie and Larry Gott of Manchester legends James are the first names to be announced for the hometown charity concert.

Ian Brown- 19th December 2009
As the lead singer of The Stone Roses, Ian Brown was responsible for singing some of the most well-respected and influential songs by a British band in recent years. Following the group’s demise in 1996, Ian started work on a solo record. Unfinished Monkey Business was released in 1998, to critical acclaim and commercial success with singles My Star, Corpses and Can’t See Me all achieving chart success. The album was followed by Golden Greats in 2000, Music Of The Spheres in 2001 and 2004’s Solarized, all of which have been well received by the music buying public. Ian has managed what few frontmen of successful bands can and achieved credible solo success away from the Stone Roses. Long may he continue to do so.

Strictly Come Dancing Live! 15th- 17th January 2010
More celebrities will be dancing their way around the country in 2009 when strictly Come Dancing – The Live Tour! takes to the road next January, where audiences will get the chance to watch their favourite personalities, dance champions and those all-important TV judges. The line-up will be confirmed nearer the time.

MANCHESTER APOLLO www.manchestertheatres.com/apollo
Stockport Road

YEAH YEAH YEAHS – 6th December 2009 – Doors: 7.00pm
£20.00 (Standing downstairs)
Over 14s only / Maximum 6 tickets per person

STATUS QUO – 8th & 9th December 2009 – Doors: 7.00pm
£32.50 (Fully seated)

FLORENCE & THE MACHINE – 10th December 2009 – Doors: 7.00pm
£15.00 (Standing downstairs)

THE POGUES – 13th December 2009 – Doors: 7.00pm
+ William Eliot Whitmore
£29.50 (Standing downstairs)

MADNESS – 15th December 2009 – Doors: 7.00pm
£33.50 (Standing downstairs)

ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN – 17th December 2009 – Doors: 7.00pm
£20.00 (Fully seated)
If easily offended please stay away

DAVID GRAY – 18th December 2009 – Doors: 7.00pm
£29.50 (Fully seated)

JIMMY CARR: Rapier Wit – 19th December 2009 – Doors: 7.00pm
£22.50 (Fully seated)
No groups 10+ / Suitable for age 16 only

THE MET www.themet.biz
Market Street, Bury

IN THE MOOD Metrojazz- 3rd December 2009
Metrojazz, The Met’s community jazz orchestra, presents an evening of foot-tapping standards from the seven decades of jazz. Featuring star vocalist Mags Lowe.
Tickets: £6 / £4 members

FIRST THURSDAY COMEDY- 3rd December 2009
Featuring Ecuador’s finest Comedian El Purnel (OK…he’s really from Warrington – but he’s the best character acts you’ll ever see), plus top Australian Marcus Ryan and two other terrific acts will start your Christmas with a laugh.
Tickets: £8 / £6 concession / £6 members

BOO HEWERDINE- 4th December 2009
Having written successfully for artists as diverse as Natalie Imbruglia and McAlmont, it’s virtually a given that the endlessly touring Boo Hewerdine will deliver songs rich in melody with lyrics whose meanings are transparent as they are universal. There are too few singer/songwriters who get their feelings to move about as naturally as water – but this is one.
Tickets: £10 / £8 concession / £8 members

THE LOWRY THEATRE www.thelowry.com
For telephone bookings call, 0870 787 5780
The Quays

The Sea, by Maggi Hambling- Until 31st January 2010
Maggi Hambling, one of Britain’s most distinguished contemporary artists, exhibits her latest, extremely powerful paintings of the North Sea alongside Lowry’s own deeply compelling seascapes.

CASTLEFIELD GALLERY www.castlefieldgallery.co.uk
2 Hewitt St

Unresolved- 4th December 2009- 31st January 2010
Pavel Büchler presents a sparse selection of works chosen with a preference for an economy of means which they share with his own practice – paintings by Kris Fierens from Antwerp and Gregor Hylla from Berlin; small photographic and installation pieces by the Swiss artist Pamela Rosenkranz; and from Manchester, the improvised sculptures by Ian Rawlinson and Maeve Rendle’s asynchronic video recording of a pianist’s rehearsal.

LOWRY OUTLET MALL www.lowryoutletmall.com
The Quays

Craft Fairs- 12th -22nd December 2009
There will be speciality beers, children’s books, jewellery, toys, games, olives, nuts, Turkish delight, wall hangings, fossils/minerals/crystals, decorated mirrors, photographic prints, chocolate fountain, card making and scrapbooking supplies.

THE MANCHESTER MUSEUM www.museum.manchester.ac.uk
Oxford Road

Charles Darwin: evolution of a scientist- until 30th August 2010
This major exhibition combines fantastic objects – many collected and studied by Darwin himself – with spectacular full size graphics illustrated in a graphic novel style by Chrissie Morgan.

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION: In Darwin’s Footsteps- until 31st January 2010
An exhibition of the spectacular landscapes and wildlife of South America, In Darwin’s Footsteps combines Darwin’s evocative words on the wildlife and landscapes he saw, with breathtaking images from Ben Hall, one of the UK’s leading nature photographers.

Darwin’s work: use and abuse- 1st December 2009
Discover how Darwin’s scientific discoveries were used and abused to support political agendas. Part of The Evolutionist, our Darwin extravaganza. Book on 0161 275 2648, Free

Victorian gentleman tour- 19th and 20th December 2009
Discover the wonders of the world with our Victorian gentleman guide, Graeme Pye Esquire. Ask him for an ‘I’ve spied Mr Pye’ sticker. Drop-in, Free, All ages

SPECIAL FX www.royalexchange.co.uk/specialfx
Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square
FREE Friday Evening Entertainment at the Exchange with HAPPY HOUR (and a half) at The Great Hall Bar and Craft Shop!
Comic FX – 4th December 2009
Our monthly hour of free stand-up comedy from some of the funniest, sharpest and wittiest comedian around.

Gabriel Hernandez – 11th December 2009
Cuban born Gabriel wows us with jazz talents on the piano – a skill he learnt at age 7 and which has seen him travel the world performing at numerous Jazz Festivals.

Helen Rogers – 18th December 2009
Local performer Helen Rogers and guests gets us into the festive spirit with classic Christmas songs.

THE MEZZANINE GALLERY www.royalexchange.co.uk/exhibitions
Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square

Until 5th December 2009
The Half by Simon Annand
Working with The Lowry Theatre, Salford, THE HALF is an intriguing exhibition allowing us never before seen images of celebrated actors in the intimacy taken during the 30 minutes before curtain up, known as ‘the half’.

9th December 2009 – 9th January 2010
Made In The North by Paul Wolfgang Webster
Northern photographer unveils a new exhibition of famous and influential people from the North.

CRAFT SHOP GALLERY CORNER www.royalexchange.co.uk/craftshop
Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square

3rd November 2009 – 2nd January 2010
PETER BLAKE
SIR PETER BLAKE, the godfather of pop art, exhibits this solo exhibition of framed limited edition prints displayed in the Gallery Corner.

3rd November – 2nd January 2010
A FAIRYTALE CHRISTMAS
A selection of magical work in all media, including jewellery by members of the Manchester Jewellers Network. Work is displayed in the cabinets along the colonnade and in the shop.

MOSI (THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY) www.mosi.org.uk
Liverpool Road, Castlefield

Da Vinci – The Genius- Until 13th June 2010
An inspirational exhibition featuring the UK Premiere of the Secrets of Mona Lisa.
See fascinating 3-D animations of Da Vinci’s most famous paintings and sculptures as well as large-scale interactive machines, hand-crafted by modern-day Italian Artisans. With over 200 items on display, this is the most comprehensive and inspiring exhibition about the man who is arguably the greatest genius the world has even seen.

Community Exhibition: Wythenshawe- Until 28th February 2010
In this specially created exhibition, the community sits alongside MOSI’s world class collections to show the world why Wythenshawe matters. The exhibition is arranged by four themes: Creativity, Industry, the Airport and Living in Wythenshawe. The Museum has been working with local people to make creative work inspired by their homes and lives.

MANCHESTER ART GALLERY www.manchestergalleries.org
Mosley Street

Angels of Anarchy: Women Artists and Surrealism- Until 10 January 2010
The first major exhibition of women artists and Surrealism to be held in Europe, Angels of Anarchy, opens this autumn at Manchester Art Gallery. Featuring over 100 artworks by 33 women artists, the exhibition is a celebration of the crucial, but at the time not fully recognised, role that women artists have played within Surrealism.

Fantasies, Follies and Disasters: The Prints of Francisco de Goya- Until February 2010
A new exhibition featuring a compelling selection of rarely-displayed etchings by Francisco de Goya. The works are all drawn from Manchester Art Gallery’s superb collections, and have not been exhibited together as a group for over 20 years. The gallery’s collection of graphic works by the artist is recognised for being one of the most important in the world.

URBIS www.urbis.org.uk
Cathedral Gardens

Manchester, Television and the City: Ghosts of Winter Hill- 4th November 2009 until April 2010
Launching to co-incide with the North West region’s digital switchover on Nov 4, the exhibition celebrates Manchester’s contribution to television history, investigating the cultural impact it has had on the city and the people who live here.

HomeGrown: the story of UK hip hop- Until March 2010
HomeGrown: The Story of UK Hip Hop is the first major exhibition to chronicle, in depth, the development of the UK Hip Hop scene.

Looking back over three decades, the exhibition tells the story of how a generation of youth took the spirit of the Bronx block party and fused it with their own uniquely British influences. In doing so it shows how a US subculture featuring art, politics, rhyme, dance and music was adopted, adapted and embraced to create a powerful, complex, cultural force, this side of the Atlantic.

Working with the UK’s most influential figures in Hip Hop the exhibition brings together the rare, remarkable and irreplaceable in Hip Hop photography, music, film and fashion from the best private collections.

CORNERHOUSE www.cornerhouse.org
Oxford Road

Artur Zmijewski- Until 10th January 2010
Cornerhouse will present the first major UK survey of Polish artist Artur Zmijewski, one of the most consistently challenging, provocative and profoundly thoughtful artists in Europe at the moment. The exhibition will include the major installation work, Repetition (2005), in which Zmijewski revisits Professor Zimbardo’s 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment.

David Wightman: Behemoth and other new paintings- Until 16th December 2009
Local artist David Wightman appropriates images from both geometric abstraction and classical landscape painting – motifs associated with aspiration, idealism, and modernity. Using collaged wallpaper, which signi?es the domestic, he personalises these images and renders them nostalgic – capturing both their beauty and banality and the desires they represent. The colours and patterns he uses in his work link aspirational working class homes and high art.

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM NORTH http://north.iwm.org.uk
Salford Quays

Captured: The Extraordinary Life of Prisoners of War- Until 3rd January 2010
This is the first major exhibition held by the Imperial War Museum to examine the experience of prisoners of war during the Second World War, the qualities and endurance called upon to survive and the lasting legacy of an often harsh environment.

In Focus: Prisoners of War. BSL Signed- 6th December 2009
A short gallery walk followed by an object handling session, including items from a British soldier held in a prisoner of war camp during the Second World War including his camp ID tag and letters from loved ones he received while in the camp.

BOLTON MUSEUM www.boltonmuseums.org.uk

‘Twas Christmas Day in the Workhouse’ – free lunchtime talk- 11th December 2009
‘Twas Christmas Day in the Workhouse’: stories from our archive collections with Julie Lamara Local Studies Librarian. Using objects from our collections as a starting point, each of these FREE talks will explore a fascinating range of topics – from fashion to fish! Free, informal lunchtime talk with tea and Coffee provided. You are welcome to bring your own lunch to the lecture.

A Midwinter Soulstice. A Twisted Tale of Two Seasons Mummers play at Smithills Hall- 17th -19th December 2009
Way back in the dark ages, when the land was in the grip of winter’s icy grasp, a peculiar band of performers would gather to tell tales of life, and death. Now you can venture back in time and watch as the macabre Mummers bring this ancient form of Yuletide entertainment back to life this Christmas. Tickets £8 adults, £6 children /concessions.

GALLERY OLDHAM www.galleryoldham.org.uk
Oldham Cultural Quarter, Greaves Street, Oldham

Panoramica: Gayle Chong Kwan- 21st November 2009 – 4th April 2010
Enter a world of strange new landscapes made from food and other discarded materials. This exhibition brings together a number of pieces which explore aspects of the panorama in photographic, installation and sound work. Gayle Chong Kwan’s work is influenced by contemporary tourism, waste and the personal and global politics of food. The result is a series of mythical imaginary panoramas and dioramas which in many ways echo the detail and sweeping historic vistas of the Gallery’s much-loved Oldham Panorama of 1876.

Oldham Treasures- 5th December 2009 – 12th April 2010
Gallery Oldham’s collections have been assembled over a period of 125 years and contain many items of really high quality and significance. These treasures belong to the people of Oldham and are celebrated in this special exhibition. From oil paintings to studio pottery, from cotton cops to grandfather clocks, there should be something here for everyone.

WATERSIDE ARTS CENTRE www.watersideartscentre.co.uk
Sale

Art Ball hosted by ‘Antiques Roadshow’ presenter Eric Knowles- 3rd December 2009
This is an ideal opportunity to pick-up unique work by local artists at a fun and friendly event. Browse before you buy, as all work will be on show at the Gallery Bar from Mon 5 Oct to Wed 2 Dec. With an open bar, seasonal treats and a few surprises – it promises to be an unmissable evening.

Beauty and the Beast- 19th December 2009
When Beauty sees beneath the ugly frightening exterior of The Beast she discovers a loyal, loving heart and is able to love him for what he really is. In so doing she helps us to connect to a truth regarding our own personal relationships. Children know of it immediately and adults are reminded of it.

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The Manchester Evening News Headlines:

Swine Flu Kills Fit And Healthy Woman – Front page

24 year old dies from swine flu whilst holidaying in Crete

JLS to light up the Trafford Centre – page 2

JLS to perform Beat Again and tracks from new album on October 29^th

Outrage as ‘barmpot’ Boris tells Manchester: Invest in London – page 6

Boris causes outrage as he tells Manchester conference to invest in London to stimulate the Mancunian Economy

Chris Evans? I thought I was queuing to see Chris Moyles – page 7

Just five people arrive for DJ’s book signing

Fans rally round forgotten Shayne – Page 11

Fans of forgotton X Factor star Shayne Ward plan to lobby support for the singer this weekend.

Thousands of hotmail passwords ‘made public’ – page 16

More than 10,000 hotmail passwords have been hacked and posted online.

MEN Business:

Founder of Ultimo to speak at conference – page 27

Michelle Mone confirmed as keynote speaker at the Business North West conference this month.

Sales surge is boon for Travel Counsellors – page 27

Surge in holiday bookings for Bolton based company, which has seen a double digit increase as people look to beat the recession blues.

Companies set to benefit from a £3.2m eco-fund – page 27

Three year North West Eco-innovation Programme is launched to help north west businesses exploit new markets for environmentally-friendly products and services.

Jet2 flying high with new routes – page 28

Jet2.com announces four new routes from Manchester for next summer.

School addresses skills gap – page 29

TV’s Ruth Badger will launch the East Cheshire Business school.

Success smells sweet as Cussons profits rise – page 29

Cussons profits increase during first four months from products including Imperial Leather and Carex

Cameron targets Manchester region as a vital step towards No10 – page 4

Tories target Manchester as part of pre-election ‘policy push.’ Constituencies such as Bolton and Cheadle are to be targeted with cash and high-profile visits.

MEN Media makes the news – page 5

MEN named newspaper of the year at O2 media awards – page 5

Black belt BBC man fights off drunken yobs – page 6

TV Journalist Paresh Patel fights off group of yobs whilst planning for a live broadcast.

Buckets of fun in 1.5m final push – page 13

Students in fancy dress take to streets for Manchester’s Children’s hospital appeal.

Business:

Racing’s £3.4bn role in economy – page 23

Horseracing in the north west attracted 5.7m spectators and generated £3.4bn for the economy.

Loft interiors’ goes overseas – page 23

Loft Interiors based in Didsbury wins first overseas contract.

£10m milestone at Positive Cash Flow finance – page 23

Manchester based business Positive Cash Flow Finance which provides funding for small firms has topped 100 clients.

Matalan in possible £1.5bn sell-off  -page 24

Matalan could be put on sale next year.

Is Tesco still the king of the grocers? – page 24

Loyalty card war between Tesco and Sainsburys winner will be revealed when they both issue updates.

Confidence is growing – but still fragile – page 24

Confidence amongst businesses in Greater Manchester is improving but remains fragile, Greater Manchester Chamber’s latest survey finds.

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Cancer jab declared safe despite death of teenager – page 5

Labour – we will scrap hospital parking charges over the next three years – page 6

On your bike – council bans Dad who beat the recession by selling advertising space on a trailer on the back of his bike from parking his bike in pedestrian areas.

Winnie the Pooh get a new pal, Lottie the Otter, who appears in new book following an 80-year gap. – page 32

MEN Business:

Banks accept G20 curbs – page   1

HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds, RBS and Standard Chartered agree to new curbs on bonuses.

Altringham hosts its first community and trade fair – page 6

Stockport Salon The Colour Rooms wins customer care accolade – page 6

Entrepreneurs set up online business selling car care products and accessories – www.TopAutoCare.co.uk, page 6

We still have confidence issues – page 2

Confidence amongst businesses in the north falls according to Lloyds TSB

Game on as mum launches business with CeX appeal – page 7

Enterprising mum in Stockport opens CeX Entertainment Exchange franchise store.

PR and marketing:

Business machine maker Brother UK has signed up Wilmslow marketing agency The Raft – page 10

Manchester united Soccer Schools has signed up Tangerine PR for another season – page 10

Signature Marketing in Manchester appointed by Radisson Blue Waterfront Hotel, Jersey

Education:

Kids on the hop to save children – page 22

250 pupils across Manchester jump on space hoppers to raise money for charity, in conjunction with the community bounce scheme which aims to improve kids fitness

Kier win school work contracts – page 2 MEN Business

Kier named as preferred bidder for building work at Essa and Bolton St Catherine’s academies.

Headlines:

Mystery chemical alert at airport after chemicals were discovered in baggage – Front page

Brown: I’ll fight ‘shameless’ culture – page 4

Girl dies after cervical cancer jab at school – page 4

Voters in Manchester say no to an elected mayor – page 7

Imperial War Museum and The Lowry Hotel win Northwest Tourism Awards

Manchester youngster receives bravest child award and  meets Harry at WellChild awards ceremony in London – page 12

Education:

Kids who get to horse around during lessons – page 3

PE sessions are taught in stables as horse riding becomes a part of the curriculum at a Salford Primary School

Recession:

Why the recession is nothing to smile about – page 13

Just 12% of people feel happier with their lives since the recession – results from Community Service Volunteers leading up to the CSV Make a Difference Day – Britain’s biggest day of volunteering.

Plea from the plinth – page 18

Unemployed graduate stands on Trafalgar Square’s fourth plinth wearing a sandwich board seeking employment.

Trends:

Students hungry for basic survival grub – page 16

Economical students see sales of beans, noodles and other student classics go into overdrive.

And a diet coke please – page 20

Britain’s biggest burger, 2645 calories goes for sale at a takeaway in Bristol.

Lyme Park, yours for £400 –page 21

Monopoly launches National Trust version.

The futures Orange for IPhone – page 21

Apples IPhone will soon be available to Orange.

Business:

The Original factory shop sees sales surge – page 23

North west business that sales surplus of M&S and Woolworths sees sales surge

New Air Livery Operation – page 23

New paint shop for planes opens up at Manchester Airport.

Michelle heads up north – page 25

Michelle Dewberry from The Apprentice heads to Manchester as a keynote speaker at Business North West.

Pet retail:

Pets at Home ready to float in 2010

Retailer prepares for stock market launch

The Mirror:

Trends:

What we all did before gadgets – page 10

Our £51 ebay wedding – page 29

Drop in house prices is slowing – page 48

Fundraising:

Take That…you’re a brave lad. – page 18

Gary Barlow surprises cancer fundraiser.

Dizzee Rascal: Getting stabbed isn’t glamorous –interview page 27

Competitions:

Win Lego game set – page 28

Norwegian outdoorwear brand Helly Hansen is opening a new flagship store in Manchester Arndale – its first mainstream standalone store in the UK.

The company said it was finalising the design of the 1,800 sq ft store in the shopping centre which would be based on a new store concept created in-house at the brand’s headquarters in Moss, Norway.

The store is due to open in the Arndale in September or early October.

story via crains manchester