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October 2022: Remedial works to the Iron Bridge start soon!

Stockport Council have advised that remedial works on the Iron Bridge in Brabyns Park is provisionally due to commence on the 24th October 2022 and the main contractor is expected to be on site for 8 weeks. They say that the scope of the current project has been developed from the prioritised recommendations contained within the Principal Inspection Report referred to below, and following consultation with Stockport Council's Conservation Officer.

https://www.marple.website/brabyns-park-iron-bridge/iron-bridge-at-risk-again.html

Werneth Concert Band Presents: A Fundraising Charity Live Music Night

Fri 21st October 2022 7:30PM, Marple Sports Club, Marple, SK6 6ND

Featuring BLIND TIGER Performing Classic Rock, Pop & Indie Covers.

£12 Ticket includes HOT PIE SUPPER.

Raising funds for:

• PAPYRUS - Prevention of Young Suicide
• JUST DROP IN - Helping Young People Find Their Feet
• WERNETH CONCERT BAND - Music for the Community for All Ages and Abilities

Doors Open at 7:00PM
Starts at 7:30PM
Location: Marple Sports Club, Marple, SK6 6ND

Spooky Rides at Dragon Miniature Railway

"Good morning Mums, Dads, Carers and most importantly your little ones who come to visit and ride the trains hauled by various Steam and Diesel locomotives. We are now into October, Halloween is approaching us all fast. Many have enquired if we will be running the Spooky train rides this year? Well yes we are, on the following dates, plus late night on Thursday 27th:

We start on the Saturday 22nd Oct, then 23rd, 25th, 26th, 27th, 29th, 30th and 31st, Please note we are open until 8pm on the Thursday 27th, Closed Monday 24th and Friday 28th.

Cost is £1.50 per person per ride, cash only please.

We hope to see many of you over the October break to enjoy the lights and the spooky tunnels."

MarpleFESTive Family Fun Day: Sunday 18th December 12 noon to 9pm

Father Christmas Grotto: Friday 16th (5pm - 7pm), Saturday 17th (10am - 4pm) and Sunday 18th (10am to 6pm)

Book Grotto tickets via this link.

In the words of the MARPLEFEST Team:

"Roll Up Roll Up, Father Christmas is coming to town and he's bringing some very special friends to help the team from MARPLEFEST out. This time we have an extensive line up of artists, stalls and faire to complement the stunning array of local business we have in Marple. Make it a Festive Day out in Marple and we are making it all about you and and your family. Running from 12 pm to 9 pm. Treat your children to a trip to Father Christmas Grotto, be amazed by our tamed magician, swirl the cream around and snuggle up with an artisan hot chocolate, maybe pop a little something in there to make you even cosier inside...
We promise to have something for everyone and reduce the impact on our loyal local residents but maximise the support we can muster for our fabulous local shops and businesses in this important time before Christmas. #MarpleFESTive Family Day is just what you need before Christmas another free event in the heart of Marple.

This is truly going to be the Marple you need just before Christmas, make those special memories, we have it lined up for you. Sing along, smile, giggle and dance. Join in with a carol, relive your younger days and enjoy a toffee apple and perhaps help someone younger make memories for a lifetime. Complete with candy canes and Chocolate bears and did we mention some amazing live acts to give this all an extra pizazz?

Well overdue...Marple is bringing you Christmas as it should be...

As ever this is a FREE EVENT but we are asking for suggested donations to support operations, insurance and to add to our decorations fund. Plus we have Reindeer food to fund."

A reminder that it's Mellor Art Society's annual exhibition this weekend at St.Martin's Church Hall.

Free admission, cafe, plus paintings and crafts for sale too: