Creative Upcycling

Creative Upcycling

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Global Grooves is offering a free, 7 week course in Creative Upcycling, applied to furniture. You will learn decorative techniques and practical skills to give a new lease of life to an old piece. From Monday, June 10th, 10-12pm at TheVale, Micklehurst Road, Mossley. OL5 9JL, enrol at 9.30am. For people 18+, out of work or […]

Grenada and Carriacou hurricane relief fundraising workshop.

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Grenada and Carriacou hurricane relief fundraising workshop. With Emma Marsh and Simmeon Naphtali A one-off special workshop on our usual Bloco Tuesday night, hosted by MD Emma Marsh and guest artist Simmeon Naphtali, both with Carriacou heritage whose wider families are deeply affected by Hurricane Beryl. This will be a workshop fusing our usual Bloco […]

Coding for Good

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Coding for Good; Coding, Carnival and Community, an opportunity for Coding Ninjas. Application form will open on this page from Monday 8th July. We have an opportunity for 10 young people to spend 4 days with us exploring coding, renewable energy, and putting their experience and interest in technology to positive use in the community. […]

Percussion masterclass with Vinícius Silva (Ilê Aiyê)

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Samba Reggae with a workshop led by renowned percussionist Vinícius Silva of Ilê Aiyê. This comprehensive experience aims to not only teach rhythm and technique but provide insights into the cultural significance of Samba Reggae and its connection to Neguinho do Samba. Date: Saturday 17th August Time: 1.00pm […]

Film Screening and Workshop: ‘Sun Beams; stories of the sun’

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Join us for a screening of three sun drenched films in our solar powered venue space.  As a venue we are aiming to generate enough power to run our music and cinema screening venue solely on solar power! You can track our progress here.   To celebrate the summer sun and its power we are screening  […]

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Reform Radio Podcasting Workshop

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Join Reform Radio at The Vale for this 2-hour session to learn about all things podcasting, including presenting, producing, scripting & creating content. Develop your practical skills and improve your confidence and wellbeing.   In order to be eligible for the project you must be: - 18-30 years old - Not in education - Based […]

Film Screening and Workshop: ‘Making Waves; stories of water’

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Join us for 5 short films on the theme of water power and protecting our waterways.  Ahead of our Celebration event, Carnival Flow; a celebration of water, we’ll be screening 5 short films on the theme of water. Local and international snapshots of water powered energy and what it’s vital we keep our waterways clean.   […]

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Carnival Flow; A Celebration of Water

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Carnival Flow; A Celebration of Water! Join us to celebrate our 3rd birthday with a day of activities at The Vale. The day will include Carnival elements for all the family such as; Drumming Get into the flow. Play Afro-Brazilian rhythms inspired by the purity of water. Gong Bath Let the vibrational sounds of the […]

Grupo Lokito: Congolese Dance Workshop

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Join Grupo Lokito for a dance workshop with the live band. Iddo Donnatella, singer and dancer with the band, will guide you through the basics of Congolese dance, with its distinctive hip movements. They will then teach you some of the classic Congolese dance moves and share some of Grupo Lokito’s own inventions. The perfect […]

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Grupo Lokito + Global Grooves Youth Bloco

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

‘Grass roots music played with gusto. Live entertainment at its best.’ – Chilli Fiesta The Vale is delighted to welcome the dazzling Grupo Lokito who fuse contemporary Congolese and Cuban music creating a modern day cocktail of two of the great world musics. The glorious melodious vocals of Congolese front men Eugene Makuta and Iddo […]

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Philip Millburn presents ‘Ray of Hope: A New Critique on Cancer’

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

On September 25th, The Vale will be hired out by local filmmaker Philip Millburn for a special screening of his second film, 'Ray of Hope: a new critique of cancer'. . The film reveals a long lost form of medicine that exploited a little known weakness of cancer. Join Philip for a rare look at this […]

£7.50

Jeramiah Ferrari + Naomi Kalu

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Jeramiah Ferrari live @ The Vale A unique force and a live sensation that never disappoints. 'The Mancunion' The eagerly awaited 2022 release, 'Movin' on' a new direction for Manchester’s most exciting genre weaving group. This northwest outfit are seasoned festival stage performers and have forged a superb reputation for live sets.  They have been […]

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Creative Careers

Creative Careers

Oldham Lyceum Union Street, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

Creative Careers Are you 16-18 and live in Oldham or Tameside? Are you interested in the arts? Do you want to explore a future career in something you love? Then this opportunity could be perfect for you. Meet new friends and join a new network of young creatives. Feel excited about learning new things and […]

Postponed [POSTPONED] – Natu Camara + Shirley May and Clive Hunte

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

We are sorry to announce that Natu Camera’s tour has been postponed due to delays in the launch of her new album. We hope to reschedule the event once the album has been completed. Should you require assistance then please contact us. “Natu Camara is one of its brightest musical starts and a committed activist […]

£15.00

St John’s Band: 90th Anniversary Concert

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

We're delighted to host Mossley's St John's Band for their 90th Anniversary Concert; an impressive milestone! Adult tickets available for £10, under 16s go for £2. Tickets available HERE   History of the Band The Rev. W. Leeming was the man responsible for the formation of St Johns Band Mossley in 1933. He was a […]

Harder than the Rock (12A) – + Pre-Recorded Q&A

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Harder than the Rock + Pre-Recorded Q&A Doors open: 7.00pm Film starts: 7.30pm “An infectiously engaging and very moving rhapsody for the groundbreaking rebels dubbed ‘the backbone of British reggae” - Mark Kermode, Kermode & Mayo’s Take Reggae exploded in the 1970s and Cimarons, the UK's first reggae band, formed in 1967, were at its […]

£5.00

NEW DATE: Harder than the Rock (12A) + Pre-Recorded Q&A

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Harder than the Rock + Pre-Recorded Q&A Doors open: 7.00pm Film starts: 7.30pm “An infectiously engaging and very moving rhapsody for the groundbreaking rebels dubbed ‘the backbone of British reggae” - Mark Kermode, Kermode & Mayo’s Take Reggae exploded in the 1970s and Cimarons, the UK's first reggae band, formed in 1967, were at its […]

£5.00

N’famady Kouyaté + John Haycock

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

We’re delighted to welcome to The Vale the incredible N’famady Kouyaté. N’famady Kouyaté is a young master musician from Guinea (Conakry), now based in Cardiff, Wales, UK. N’famady’s primary instrument is the balafon – a traditional wooden xylophone, sacred to West African culture and his family heritage of the griot. N’famady will be honouring our […]

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Felt and Fizz

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Join us at The Vale this November for a cosy evening of winter crafting in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Unleash your creativity as our facilitators take you through how to felt your own winter scene, festive landscape or 3D figure – you could even dream up a design of your own to bring to […]

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Festive Wreath Making Workshop

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Join Jayne, our resident permaculturist to create your own festive winter wreath. In this two hour workshop you'll create a natural wreath which can adorn your door for months over the winter before being composted. What's included? -Mulled wine or soft drink and a mince pie -Unlimited tea and coffee -All natural materials -Additional costume […]

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Creative Careers

Creative Careers

Oldham Lyceum Union Street, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

Creative Careers Are you 16-18 and live in Oldham or Tameside? Are you interested in the arts? Do you want to explore a future career in something you love? Then this opportunity could be perfect for you. Meet new friends and join a new network of young creatives. Feel excited about learning new things and […]

The Adventures of Prince Achmed with New Live Score (PG)

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

A very special screening of a classic animation fairy tale 'The Adventures of Prince Achmed', with NEW live score by Musician, Chris Davies. We're delighted to welcome back this magical event to our screen at The Vale. It's the perfect early Christmas gift to enjoy with the whole family. Three years in the making, Lotte […]

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Mossley Writers

Mossley Writers

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

This friendly, inclusive writing group meets on the third Tuesday of the month at The Vale, 7.30-9.30pm. We welcome all kinds of writers, at all stages of their career. A typical Mossley Writers get-together includes critiquing members’ work, writing together using fun and thought-provoking writing exercises, and – of course – tea and biscuits. To […]

Kyla Brox Band

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

“Manchester’s answer to Aretha Franklin.” Tony Wilson, Factory Records The Vale is excited to welcome back Mossley’s own Kyla Brox and her band to our stage.  A night of soulful blues and R&B sounds, her live performances are truly something special. With a mix of both original songs and covers, you can expect to hear a […]

£15.50

Fuego, Sol y Agua – A night of Flamenco

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Fuego, Sol y Agua - A night of Flamenco Experience the soulful rhythms and vibrant melody and dance of Flamenco from Andalusia right here in Mossley. Brought to us by internationally renowned Spanish music and dance superstars Ramón Ruiz, Rebecca Ortega, and Carlos Lobo this will truly be an evening to remember. Ramón Ruiz is a […]

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LOOSE ARTICLES + SUPPORT

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Grab a drink and strap in for the ride, SCREAM IF YOU WANNA GO FASTER!!! Specialising in discordant, hypnotic repetition, tales of boozy nights out, and radical politics, Loose Articles are a punk quartet with plenty to say. Their music speaks to all those determined to get through the age of austerity with tongue in […]

£5.00

MR WILSONS SECOND LINERS + DOGSHOW

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

New Orleans meets 90s Manchester club classics… In New Orleans, funerals are celebrated in style, with noisy brass bands processing through the streets. The main section of the parade is known as First Line, but the real fun starts with the Second Line, those who follow the band to enjoy the music, marching with the […]

£15.50

Wednesday Welcome

Wednesday Welcome

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

We invite you each Wednesday, 1 - 3pm to join us for a couple of hours of friendly chat, a hot drink and creative activity. Each week we'll open our space to provide a warm welcome and an optional craft based activity. Alternatively, you can bring your own craft project from home, play one of […]

Repair Café at The Vale

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

  Pop in to meet our resident repairer extraordinaire, Doc. Bring along your items and learn to repair them in Studio 2, our workshop space. Doc can show you how to fix things so you can keep renewing them in the future. You can also learn good tool repairs and keeping tools in a working […]

Funke and the Two Tone Baby & Duncan Disorderly and The Scallywags

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Join us on April 12th for this high energy double bill at The Vale! Funke and the Two Tone Baby Funke and the Two Tone Baby is a one man army. Uncategorised and uncharted. A blur of buttons and sweat. Powerful walls of grooving, dirty electronica and a whirlwind of energy walk a fine line […]

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An evening with Manchester International Roots Orchestra

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Experience a rare insight into the creative process of the Manchester International Roots Orchestra (MIRO), as they work behind the scenes with Sidiki Dembélé — one of the world’s leading West African percussionists, composers, and collaborators. This is an open invitation for musicians, music-lovers, and the local community to come and observe an exclusive rehearsal and workshop session — part […]

TC & The Groove Family + Support

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

TC & The Groove Family are a 10-piece collective whose music celebrates the coming together of cultures, and the unity that music can provide for everyone. Driven by drummer Tim Cook, their live shows are powerful and dynamic, exploring grooves and genres from the UK and around the world, including afrobeat, breakbeat, jungle, jazz and […]

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Spring Up 2

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Join us at The Vale to celebrate the joys of Springtime and sample some Carnival activities from drumming to stilt walking. Then stay for an afternoon of live music for all ages. Gong Bath 10am Immerse yourself in sound and allow the gong vibrations to wash over you in this hour long gong bath. During […]

Walk in Nature

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Join us for a walk and explore this May as part of GM Walking Festival Led by Jayne this walk of 2.75 miles 4.4 kilometres approx. will take in some woodland paths and hills. We will stop to see what we can find along the way and listen to the music of nature. All ages welcome. It […]

Sunday Sessions

Sunday Sessions

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Sunday 8th June  Join us for an afternoon of fabulous live music at The Vale as part of our Monthly Sunday Sessions 1pm - 4pm. A relaxed afternoon of excellent live music in a welcome environment perfect for the whole family. Grab a drink from the bar, bring some pals, your kids, sit and listen […]

In Our Schoolyard

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

SOLD OUT!   In Our School Yard! (pre-show special) Doors 5pm Music 5.30pm - 7pm Studio 1 The shoots of the grassroots! We've got some amazing young up-and-coming Mossley bands doing a special pre-show to our main In Our Backyard local band showcase. Come and see the next gen of musicians to come out of […]

Free – £15.00

In Our Backyard 2

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

From eccentric rock to cosmic pop to psych punk, you'll find sonic treats in every flavour at this celebration of the local music scene! Line up: Madame Claude Madame Claude deal in raucous ska based tunes, with flavour’s of disco, reggae and rocksteady. A fearsome live act with a growing catalogue of upbeat tunes, and […]

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Uppermill Band presents “Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers”

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Uppermill Band are excited to present their live score of "Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers" on Saturday 28th June at the following times: Saturday 28th June: 11am - 12.15pm Saturday 28th June: 1.30pm - 2.45pm Available to book online Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers Live at The Vale event tickets from TicketSource  

Knights of The Vale

Knights of The Vale

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Knights of The Vale is a weekly Games Workshop social & hobby club for Games Workshop enthusiasts. Activities are from 7.00pm until 10.00pm every Monday evening, likeminded collectors can meet, play, socialise, build and paint in a friendly, inclusive environment. We look forward to welcoming you! For more information visit our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4332658520196474   […]

Brazilian Percussion Classes

Brazilian Percussion Classes

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Drum at The Vale! Join us every Tuesday evening for our weekly offering of Carnival activities here at The Vale in Mossley. Meet new music pals and further your skills, all with a massive smile on your face as part of the Global Grooves Carnival community! Percussion classes are open to all abilities and experience […]

Brazilian Dance Classes

Brazilian Dance Classes

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Dance at The Vale! Tuesdays 7pm - 9pm. Join us every Tuesday evening for our weekly offering of Carnival activities here at The Vale in Mossley. Meet new pals and further your skills, all with a massive smile on your face as part of the Global Grooves Carnival community! Dance classes are open to all […]

Street band & Brass Class

Street band & Brass Class

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Horns and melody at The Vale! Join us Every Tuesday 7pm - 9pm for our weekly offering of horns and melody Carnival activities here at The Vale in Mossley. Meet new music pals and further your skills, all with a massive smile on your face as part of the Global Grooves Carnival community! Melody players […]

Free Artist Space

Free Artist Space

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

From 1.00pm - 3.00pm each Wednesday, The Vale opens up its studio spaces for artists and creatives to use for free! Whether you're a sewer needing a machine to work on, a sculptor needing some work space, a musician in need of a quiet room or a henna artist needing somewhere to practice, we'd love to host […]

Yoga with Flow and Glow Yoga Co

Yoga with Flow and Glow Yoga Co

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

New for 2025, Flow and Glow Yoga Co are offering 2 sessions at The Vale each week and these public classes are available to book through their Instagram (@flowandglowyogaco) or WhatsApp (+447931387734). Classes are £8 either via cash or bank transfer and multi class packs are also available for purchase. Founded in 2024, Flow and […]

Abney Orchestra

Abney Orchestra

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Abney Orchestra rehearse at The Vale every Friday evening. They are a fun, friendly, community orchestra, playing light classics and popular film music. They are always looking for new members - no auditions - all ages and abilities welcome. Come along and join their rehearsal on Friday evenings 7:15pm - 9:15pm. For more information and […]

Our Space

Our Space

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Our Space at The Vale  Try something different, make friends and feel good!  Join us on Saturday mornings for our exciting winter/spring programme. The sessions are totally free! Just come down and drop in.   Welcome to Our Space Garden Sessions! Together we’ll maintain and develop The Vale's wild garden using permaculture gardening techniques to […]

Crafty Saturdays

Crafty Saturdays

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Join us for Crafty Saturdays, our family friendly art club Expect a changing programme with a variety of family friendly craft activities. Keep an eye on our social media to find to find out what is happening weekly. Time: Saturdays from 10:00am – 12:30pm Price: Free & Drop in! All we ask that all children […]

Hydro Power Project

Hydro Power Project

The Vale Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, United Kingdom

Join Jon and the team to finalise work on our removable micro hydro generator in the stream behind our venue. By the end of these sessions we hope to have the turbine which has been researched and tweaked over the last 18 months up and running. There are lots of small and larger jobs to […]