Next week (9-15 October) will see 18 creative events take place across the borough as part of the Town of Culture programme. 

You can expect poetry open mics, art and music sessions, photography classes, and more. 

The programme - dubbed 'Arts and Health Week - is organised by 'Arts for Recovery in the Community' (ARC). 

ARC describes itself as "the leading arts and mental health charity based in Stockport that provides opportunities for people to celebrate their creativity, connect with each other and learn new skills."

The charity focusses particularly on the impact creativity can have on mental health. 

All events will be free to attend, and will take place in a variety of locations, from Lyme Park to the Hat Museum. 

The week is funded by a £20,000 grant from the UK Government.  

Jacqui Wood, CEO at Arc, said: "For anyone who just wants to feel a bit better or those who can't usually commit to a longer arts programme, haven't done any art since school or think they need to be "arty" or "good at drawing" to benefit from creativity, this is a great way to try something new.

"It's great that Arts and Health Week is part of 2023 Stockport's Town of Culture programme - there's such a buzz about culture in the Borough, that hopefully we will reach more people, inspiring all ages to be creative, connected and mentally well."

What Jacqui says is certainly true, and many artists across Stockport will agree - the best approach to creativity and learning a new skill is not by waiting for some kind of divine inspiration, but simply to start.

You can find the full list of events HERE.

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