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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.

Got an event planned yourself? Submit it HERE.

An Evening with Alan Shearer | Edgeley Park | Fri 22 November | 6.30pm

Footballing legend will speak at Edgeley Park as part of 'An Evening with Alan Shearer' on Friday 22 November 2024 from 6.30pm.

Shearer will be sharing stories from his career, as well as personal insights and his characteristic humour.

Tickets start from £95 (standard admission). VIP tickets are also available for £125.

The talk takes place in the newly-refurbished 1883 Lounge. Attendees will be able to enjoy a premium two course meal while they hear from one of the greatest strikers of all time.

Alan Shearer is the Premier League's record goalscorer, with 260 goals. He also features in the FIFA 100 - a list compiled by Pelé in 2004, containing the world's greatest living players.

The forward is most famous for his stints at Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United.

Now a respected football pundit, he speaks regularly on the BBC and on The Rest is Football podcast.

Find tickets for this event HERE.

Reddish Festive Market and Fun Day | Broadstone Mill | Sat 23 November | 11am-3pm

Expect 60 talented local creative makers showcasing handmade gifts, decorations, crafts, food.

There will also be international street food, including authentic Jamaican, Japanese, Hong Kong fusion and Turkish cuisine, plus locally brewed beer and freshly brewed coffee.

Further still, you'll find face-painting, gift-wrapping, community stalls, a St Ann's Hospice tombola, live music, cheerleading demos, and and all day DJ

It's a full day of welcoming fun with free parking.

It's also dog friendly!

Underbanks Christmas lights switch-on | Lower Hillgate | Sat 23 November | 6pm

The festive season is upon us, and that means a picturesque lights switch-on in the Underbanks.

This year's lights switch-on takes place on Saturday 23 November from 6pm, along Lower Hillgate.

A silver band will also be present, adding ever more glamour and beauty to the scene.

Further still, shops and businesses along the Underbanks will be open until late, so it's a good opportunity for some late-night shopping.

Last year's Christmas lights switch-on drew a huge number of visitors, with a packed-out Underbanks and a tree outside Rare Mags.

Warm orange light, misting breath, mulled wine and mince pies, and the soft tones of a silver band - this is a memory in the making.

Vinyl record fair | Stockport Masonic Guildhall | Sun 24 November | 10am-4pm (early access from 9am for £5)

This event is a must for all vinyl lovers, featuring traders selling vinyl records, CDs, books, and more. 

There is catering on site and the bar is also open.  

Entry is £1 per person, or £5 from 9am. The event runs from 10am-4pm.

The organisers gave the following description: "We're rammed full with vinyl records, CDs, and associated memorabilia, with some new traders alongside our regulars.  

"You can park at the rear of the venue for £1 in the car park off Brentnall Street. 

"Oh, and there's two convenient cash machines close by, at the petrol station and Co-op."

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(Alan Shearer image by Andrew Tryon, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)