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All the Remembrance Sunday services and parades confirmed across Greater Manchester
Services are set to take place across Greater Manchester to commemorate Remembrance Sunday
As Greater Manchester prepares to mark Remembrance Sunday, the city and surrounding towns confirm services set to take place this weekend.
The national day is held on the nearest Sunday to Armistice Day in November and provides an opportunity to commemorate the contribution of the British and Commonwealth service men and women, and those who we have lost in the two world wars and conflicts since.
A two-minute silence is held at the 11th minute of the 11th hour during the 11th month as the nation remembers them.
This year, Remembrance Sunday falls on November 12th with services across the city-region set to take place.
Plans for the city centre service will see a procession through the streets, meeting at St Peter’s Square where a ceremony will be held at the Cenotaph as well as the the laying of poppy wreaths.
Councillor Yasmine Dar, Lord Mayor of Manchester said: “It is with solemnity that we come together today, Remembrance Sunday, to reflect on both the conflicts past and those that persist today.
“It gives us the opportunity to pay our deepest respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting our country and to honour our veterans and the brave men and women serving in our armed forces.
“Let us also, remember the innocent civilians who, tragically have lost their lives, men, women, children, and babies. It is my privilege to mark this commemoration with the people of Manchester.”
Surrounding towns will also hold their own ceremonies at their local Cenotaphs.
Remembrance Sunday Parade plans set to take place across Greater Manchester are as follows:
Manchester city centre
The Remembrance procession will leave John Dalton Street at 10.25am led by the combined Lancashire Artillery Volunteers and Greater Manchester Police Band.
The Civic procession will depart from Mount Street at 10.45am led by the Scots Guards Association Pipe Band. Both will meet at St Peter’s Square at the Cenotaph.
Civic dignitaries, servicemen and women, service and ex-service organisations, faith leaders, emergency services and other uniformed organisations will be invited to pay their respects at the Cenotaph in St. Peter’s Square along with members of the public.
The firing of a 105mm gun will mark the beginning and end of the traditional two-minute silence. When the Cenotaph service ends, the Parade will proceed to Central Library for the March Past by Services and ex-Service organisations led by the Scots Guards Association Pipe Band.
The National Anthem will be played at the conclusion of the March Past at Central Library.
Crowd control barriers will be removed and roads reopened when the event is finished.
Salford
The parade will leave The Old Pint Pot at 10.30am and march down to the Cenotaph opposite Salford Crescent train station for 10.40am.
Across Salford, services will be held in:
Swinton
Eccles
Irlam
Little Hulton
(See local council pages for further details).
Trafford
The borough will also see a number of services taking place in local areas to mark the day.
Services will take place across:
Stretford
Sale
Urmston
Altrincham
Hale
Hale Barns
Partington
Bowden
(See local council websites for further details).
Tameside
A service with a two-minute silence will be held outside Dukinfield Town Hall at 11am.
Several services will take place across Tameside to mark Remembrance Sunday, including:
Denton
Audenshaw
Droylsden
Godley
Millbrook
Ashton
(See local council websites for further details).
Stockport
Residents are invited to observe a two-minute silence held on Saturday, November 11th.
The Mayor of Stockport, Councillor Graham Greenhalgh will attend the commemoration held at the steps of the Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery.
On Remembrance Sunday, a service will also take place outside the War Memorial with a two-minute silence at 11am.
(See local council websites for further details).
Oldham
A service will be held at the War Memorial, opposite the Old Town Hall, commencing at 10.50am. All Ex-Service and Civilian Organisations will assemble at New Radcliffe Street at 10.20am and proceed to the War Memorial at 10.30am.
(See local council websites for further details).
Rochdale
A service will take place at Rochdale Cenotaph, Rochdale Memorial Gardens at 10.55am. The parade will march to the Cenotaph using the pedestrian area at 10.50am.
(See local council websites for further details).
Bolton
Three Remembrance events will be held in Bolton.
A concert will take place at the Albert Halls on Friday, November 10th at 7pm. An Armistice Day Service will also take place on Saturday, November 11th from 10.50am at Victoria Square.
Remembrance Sunday will see a service take place on Sunday, November 12th, also held in Victoria Square from 10.40am.
(See local council websites for further details).
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Manchester to transform into HUGE interactive playzone for free family festival this February half term
Manchester will be transformed this half term
Manchester is launching The Super Duper Family Festival in February, a new free un-ticketed family event spread over four days.
There’ll be various activities that will transform the city into a giant, interactive playground from Saturday February 15th to Tuesday February 18th 2025.
Families can explore unique play zones scattered across Manchester, with everything from giant mazes and steam-powered carousels to retro video games and family raves.
The family festival will feature six key zones across the city, including The Garden in Exchange Square, featuring an 18m x 18m real hedge maze reaching two metres high.
Then there’s The Carnival in St Ann’s Square, a steampunk spectacle of old-school carnival games, including a traditional Victorian Carousel, a mind-bending Hall of Mirrors, and Test of Strength stand.
Other zones include The Playground with Waterloo Road, where popular schoolyard games come to life on New Cathedral Street in collaboration with BBC’s Waterloo Road, gaming at The Arcade in the Printworks, The Sports Hall at Great Northern Warehouse, and The Party at Aviva Studios.
Then there’s The Rave, bringing family raves and parties featuring a world-class sound system and dazzling lighting displays to the Great Northern Warehouse.
Venues like the National Football Museum, Stoller Hall, People’s History Museum and Castlefield Viaduct are also set to host their own exciting activities.
And families can experience the launch of CBBC’s Operation Ouch: Brains, Bogeys and You at the Science and Industry Museum.
Supported by the city’s hoteliers, Manchester Accommodation BID, the festival has been created in partnership with Manchester City Centre Business Improvement District, Manchester City Council, Marketing Manchester, Aviva Studio, Great Northern Warehouse and Printworks.
Manchester Accommodation BID Chairman, Kumar Mishra said, “This festival is a fantastic opportunity to draw families into the heart of Manchester, showcasing the city’s vibrant culture, creativity, and its status as a world-class destination.
“With iconic attractions like the National Football Museum, the Science and Industry Museum, and the breathtaking Castlefield Viaduct, Manchester offers an unparalleled mix of history, innovation, and entertainment.
“By transforming the city into a playground of creative experiences and offering free fun for children of all ages, we’re not only celebrating the best of Manchester, but also inspiring families to explore, stay, and create lasting memories in one of the UK’s most dynamic and exciting cities.”
The festival is a free un-ticketed event, find out more HERE.
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The new FREE Christmas night market with over 40 traders from across our region
Get in the festive spirit!
Get in the festive spirit with a brand new FREE Christmas makers night market, with over 40 traders and small businesses from across the region.
Brought to you by Renaker, the Manchester Made Christmas night market is coming to New Jackson, Deansgate Square from Friday December 6th to Sunday December 8th.
Following on from a successful summer market in May, the Manchester Made Market is returning bigger and better than before but with a Christmassy twist.
Manchester Made Market
Expect a ‘cosy and magical’ Christmas night market experience, with food, drink, live music and even a grotto for visits to Father Christmas.
There’ll be Christmas trees galore, glittering with lighting, with one huge show-stopping tree taking centre stage.
Bringing together over 40 artisanal traders and small businesses from across the region, the three-day event will showcase a plethora of food produce, homewares, crafts and creations.
Manchester Made Market
Visitors will be sure to find unique Christmas gifts that support local businesses, including from The Cole Men and their award winning sauces, Moon & Sixpence’s handmade jewellery, and fine art photography by Craig Barker.
There’ll be live music from a 20-piece choir, playing Christmas classics, cocktails from Manchester Gin and Gooey’s sweet treats.
The experts from Millington Hall Farm in Altrincham will be bringing a taste of their Wild Grill experience, including live sausage making demonstrations and an array of German sausages served from a festive BBQ trailer.
Manchester Made Market
Families with children can visit the Christmas grotto, where Father Christmas himself will be waiting in a cosy tipi – kids will get a gift from Santa, and bookings can be made online for £8.50 per child.
Manchester Made Market will be open from 4pm to 9pm on Friday December 6th, and 1pm to 9pm on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th – pre-register for a free guest list ticket and 50% off a hot chocolate HERE, or book the Christmas grotto HERE.
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Free one-day Christmas festival returning to Stockport to kick off festive season
Get in the festive spirit in Stockport!
Stockport’s free, one-day Christmas festival is returning this festive season, with 200 performers and more than 50 shows.
Spectacular Sunday will return to the town on November 17th at various sites and venues.
Following the success of last year’s event, hundreds of performers will take over Stockport, with everything from giant roller-skating presents to a living snow globe and roaming Christmas dolls.
There will also be street theatre, including grumpy Christmas grandads, a gigantic balloon man and water show.
Matthew Nichol Photography
Produced by carnival arts organisation Global Grooves and organised by Stockport Council, Totally Stockport, Merseyway and Stockport Market, the town centre will be buzzing with Christmas excitement.
Events will be happening in iconic Stockport locations like Market Place, Underbanks, Merseyway, Redrock and Suffragette Square.
A grand finale in Merseyway will bring together the brass bands of Stockport, ending the day with a huge flash mob and rendition of All You Need Is Love.
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Cllr Singleton, Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Sport, said: “We’re so excited to bring this event back after last year’s amazing success.
“It’s such a fun way to get everyone in the festive spirit and really shows off what makes Stockport special – our sense of community and joy.
“With loads of free performances and activities, plus a chance to enjoy the newly improved areas of Merseyway, it’s a perfect day out for families.
“Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday is all about having fun, making memories, and starting the holiday season in style.”
Spectacular Sunday is happening from 11am to 5pm on Sunday November 17th – find out more HERE.
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