6 Things to Do in Stockport
With so much to do in Stockport this month, we wanted to highlight some of the new events & activities that you might not have known about. Lead by the local communities and small businesses that make Stockport so great, there is everything from thrifting, volunteering, cinema, and food! Don't worry if you missed out on these dates, because many of these events are planning to return again in other venues across Stockport & Greater Manchester soon.
RARE FINDS FLEA
Our sister shop Rare Finds, returns Syndikat for another Rare Finds Flea! On Sunday 17th September, we’ll be trading at Syndikat on Great Underbank, Stockport from 11-4pm. Join us for a day of antique thrifting from our wonderful community of vintage traders and local businesses rehoming their second-hand items, furniture, fashion, and more.
During your visit, why not grab a refreshment from Syndikat's bar before exploring the local businesses of Stockport and second-hand shopping area. Join us this September, with more dates announcing soon on our Instagram.
SUNDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER 2023
11AM - 4PM
SYNDIKAT
27 Great Underbank, Stockport SK1 1LN
£1 ENTRY ON THE DOOR / £3 early bird (11-11:30am) Find the event on Eventbrite, Skiddle, allevents & Facebook.
BREAKFAST AT THE PLAZA
Stockport’s Plaza is famous for their theatre and cinema, but did you know they also serve food? Since 1932 The Plaza Café has been synonymous as the home of afternoon teas & fine lunches in their art deco tearooms. Enjoy a slow afternoon with your friends, family, or business colleagues at this iconic Stockport landmark!
Open Wednesday - Saturdays, you can learn more about the café and view their menus here. Follow their Instagram for the latest updates on new shows & films!
WEDNESDAYS - SATURDAYS
11AM - 3PM
THE PLAZA STOCKPORT CAFÉ
The Plaza, Mersey Square, Stockport SK1 1SP
FILM_STOCK SCREENING
The first ever Film Stock Community Cinema night is this September, presenting a screening of Le Bonheur (1965), Agnès Varda's classic drama of the French New Wave. A marriage of stunning visuals and heart wrenching emotion, the film will be accompanied with an introduction and a small bar open for refreshments. You can buy tickets for this screening here.
Film Stock are planning to host more screenings monthly across Stockport, with a focus on presenting usual indie films & world cinema. Follow their Instagram for the latest news and announcements for when/where their next screening will be!
THURSDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2023
RARE MAGS
5 Lower Hillgate, Stockport SK1 1JQ
7PM
EDGELEY JUMBLE TRAIL
Buy or sell at the next Edgeley Jumble Trail! Organised annually by the Edgeley and Cheadle Heath community, houses across Edgeley will be put on the Jumble Trail map, where you can visit and browse their second-hand furniture, clothes, and more on sale. You can get the map digitally on their Facebook page or physically from some local shops - follow for updates on their next trail.
You can sign up until 10th September if you’d like to be added to the map and sell your stuff. A brilliant way to declutter your home, make some quick cash, and meet some of your neighbours!
SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBER
10AM - 4PM
EDGELEY
SK3
MACRAME PLANT HANGER WORKSHOP
Want to learn the mindful craft of Macramé? Manchester Macramé Co are running their next workshop in our shop! There’s no better place to make a plant hanger than in a plant shop, where you'll be able to choose the perfect plant to go with your new hanger!
You will be taught everything you need to know to make a lovely modern plant hanger including two popular knots that can be used to make many other Macramé items. Follow their Instagram to shop hangers or find the next workshop near you!
SATURDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
11AM-1PM
PLANT SHOP MANCHESTER
8 Mealhouse Brow, Stockport SK1 1JP
REDDISH CLEAN-UP
Fancy volunteering? This month you can join the Reddish community for their next alleyway clean-up! They are aiming to clear the alleyway at the back of Melbourne Street & Ainsdale Grove this month. After cleaning any debris and rubbish, they plan to plant some flowers & shrubs in spare tubs, pots or anything that can be used as a planter. In the hopes of discouraging low level fly tipping, they will make use of an empty space to encourage biodiversity, and make it a nicer space for the community to enjoy. If you’d like to help, they are grateful to anyone who can bring planters and tools. Follow their Instagram for more info & find out when the next clean-up is!
SUNDAY 10 SEPTEMBER
9:30AM - 12PM
MEETING SPOT
Melbourne Street, Reddish SK5 6UQ
We hope you’re able to get stuck in this September! Keep an eye on their socials for new events & announcements 👀
Words by Phoebe Ingram