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There are lots of events going on in and around Stockport this weekend.

Find a small selection of some of the things to do below. You can also browse more in our dedicated What's On section here.

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Reddish Artisan Market launch | Broadstone Mill | Sat 28 March | 10am-4pm

Award winning market operator Independent Street is launching at Broadstone Mill Shopping Outlet on Saturday March 28th — and the line-up is looking incredible!

Expect:

• More than 60 carefully curated artisan stalls
• Live music from Vernon Fuller
• FREE children's art workshop with Mila
• Face painting by Sleepy Ceci
• Sand art workshop for children
• A brilliant selection of street food

Find more information about this Reddish event and other Independent Street markets here.

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Reddish Easter Event and Market | The Houldsworth Arms | Sat 28 March | 11am-3pm

Worker Bee Markets, Stockport's only local handmade markets, are moving to central Reddish. You'll find them at The Houldsworth Arms, on Houldsworth Square, in the heart of the community with the first event on Saturday 28 March, an Easter Special.

The new venue is all about the local community, friendly and welcoming, in the heart of Reddish. There¡s plenty of parking and it's easy to find across the road from Morrisons.

Alongside the 50+ makers and traders, making and baking a huge array of quality, affordable, unique gifts, treats and homeware. This fist event at the beginning of the Easter holidays, will also include free activities for kids, close up magic and live entertainment.

Where Water Meets Ink - two hour Zen Retreat | PINK, Hilton House | Sat 28 March | 10am-12pm

Join us at our watercolour and ink zen art retreat, here we will explore the use of watercolour and ink as we gain inspiration from a Spring still life inspired by the Far-East with blossoms in bloom and natural bamboo.

You will discover new techniques that allow you to find your own flow as you relax into 2 hours of creativity and discover the zen of art.

Tickets are £23 per person and include all materials.

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Find tickets and more information here.

Beatles, Bowie, Blossoms & Beyond Art Exhibition & Music Talk | Stockport Railway Station | Sun 29 March | 11am-2pm

The Stockport Music Story are collaborating with Avanti and South East Manchester Community Rail Partnership to launch a special art installation in Stockport Station Underpass depicting the town's musical history from the 1960s to the present day.

The artworks include global superstars such as The Beatles, David Bowie and Jimi Hendrix to unsung heroes such as Pete Maclaine, The Purple Gang and Wimple Winch, illustrated by a host of Stockport artists and illustrators including Vivian Lally Art, Tamsyn Kushner (Carnaby Beat) Emily Flanagan (Flazzle) and Martin Bain (MojoBravo).

The launch event on Sunday 29th March features a guided tour of the artworks and an exclusive Q&A in the platform waiting room with three key characters from Stockport's music history - Dee Christopholus from Wimple Winch, the band who supported Jimi Hendrix at The Sinking Ship, Pete Maclaine - the singer who famously turned down a songwriting offer from The Beatles and Joe Beard of The Purple Gang whose debut single 'Granny Takes A Trip' was a favourite of John Peel and banned by the BBC!

Tickets for the launch event are limited due to space and proceeds go to the station's chosen charity, Mentell. This event follows on from last year's unveiling of a Stockport Music Story plaque at Stockport Station commemorating the night David Bowie slept on the platform, following his solo acoustic performance at the Poco A Poco club in Heaton Chapel on Monday 27th April 1970.

Find tickets and more information here.

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