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CENTENARY EVENTS PROGRAMME

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Centenary - 100 years
Centenary events programme
Grand Finale Street Party
News Release (pdf)
Souvenirs
Celebrations Photo Gallery
 
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Concerts & Dances
 
Exhibitions & Tours
 
More Celebrations
 


Wurlitzer Organ Concert

Monday 30 June
12 noon - 1pm

organist Kevin Morgan
Free admission

"Bow Tie" Social Dance
Monday 30 June
7.30pm - 11pm
with resident organist Charles Brown and MC Mike Davies.
Featuring Eric Barlow as he returns to the Town Hall for a Sing-a-long with the Wurlitzer from 7pm.
Free admission

'Party' Tea Dance with Wurlitzer dances
Wednesday 9 July
1.30pm - 4pm

Resident organist & MC
Free admission

Stockport Town Hall Gala Concert
Saturday 12 July
7.30pm - 10pm
A celebratory concert spectacular featuring Stockport Symphony Orchestra and organist Nigel Ogden, conducted by Ed Warren.

All tickets £10 available from the Town Hall Box Office
Tel: 0161 474 3451

 

 

 

 

 

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Audio Visual Show

Town Hall Peace Celebrations
100 years of Stockport Life
shown in the prestigious Council Chamber

1 - 3 July
On the hour: 11am - 8pm
Book on to a free guided Town Hall tour
(1-3 July only).
4 and 5 July
On the hour: 11am - 4pm
7 July to 12 July
On the hour: 11am - 4pm
Free admission

Free Town Hall Tours
Tuesday - Thursday, 1 - 3 July
10.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 3.30pm, 5.30pm, 6.30pm, 7.30pm
Tel: 0161 474 3451
Booking essential

A Room with a View Exhibition
10am - 9pm
Community led exhibition in the Ballroom - 100 years of Stockport life including a snap shot of Stockport today.
Café and musical showcases
Free admission

 


Mayor's Charity Centenary Summer Fayre

Saturday 5 July
10am - 4pm

Family fun and entertainment
Free admission

Battle of the Bands
(11-19yrs)
Dance Matters Showcase
(8-18yrs)

Sunday 6 July

For information contact Stockport Art Gallery Tel: 0161 474 4453

Edwardian Evening
Monday 7 July
A two course dinner with a programme of "The Good Old Days Music Hall Entertainment"
7.30pm - 11.30pm

Ticket only: £18.00 available from the Mayor's Office,
Tourist Information Centre or
Town Hall Box Office
Tel: 0161 474 3451

Silent Movie with Wurlitzer
Thursday 10 July
accompaniment
Organist Dennis James,
featuring Buster Keaton 'The Blacksmith' and Harold Lloyd 'The Girl Shy'.
7.30pm - 10pm
Free admission

Celebrations Finale
Sunday 13 July
1pm - 10pm
Culminating the fortnight celebrations, Stockport is throwing the biggest street party the town centre has ever seen.

A whole day of outdoor events around the Town Hall bursting with fabulous entertainment for all the family including international street theatre and performances, live music 'till late with a spectacular firework finale.
FREE

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last updated 18 February 2009
created 1 July 2008