Join The Vale, Fairtrade Mossley, and Incredible Edible Mossley for a film screening of 'In Our Hands' Thursday 21st March 7.30pm Food and farming is in crisis. In just over a decade we’ve lost more than 33,000 farms from our countryside, and alongside this, bad diet is now causing more health problems than smoking! The […]
The Vale is delighted to welcome back Anarchy in the Ukulele. Join us on Thursday 28th March for an evening of ukulele mastery. Anarchy In The Ukulele was born to highlight a different side of the ukulele & its world! The band have made their mark covering hits on their ukes from Nirvana to Fleetwood […]
Active Tameside's kurling session is a team-based game that can be performed standing or seated. The session is social and relaxed with plenty to do for all levels, in a relaxed atmosphere with the emphasis of enjoying yourself. Session £3.00 per person For more information contact Active Tameside: 01613664860/07923446387 or email: [email protected]
To celebrate Spring and highlight Mossley’s Goose’s Gander heritage trail we’ll be leading 3 walks to and from The Vale and Mossley Heritage Centre. This is all part of Spring Up! a day full of activities and highlighting the heritage of these two Mossley mills. Phantasmagoria will be creating 9 geese from upcycled materials to […]
Join us for a FREE community day full of music, dance, art, carnival and heritage between The Vale and Mossley Heritage Centre. Phantasmagoria’s Gaggle of Geese will lead the way along the Goose’s Gander Heritage Trail. Join one of three scheduled walks and see what history you can unearth between these two Mossley mills Back […]
Coruja Jones - Carol Jason - Electric Mike - Tiki Black - Papa Sam Alafia As part of Spring Up we will see our stage light up with a diverse melting pot of musicians each with their own unique style and flavour. From Sierra Leonean Palm Wine Music to Mossley style sequential arpeggiator covers – […]
The Vale is delighted to welcome Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet, with their broad terrain of musical textures from esoteric protest songs to foot-tapping and floor-thumping dance rhythms, Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet are an genre-defying ensemble based in Manchester. Fronted by award-winning vocalist Ríoghnach, her evocative vocal is amply backed by the quintet of Lorien Garth Edwards, […]
As part of Greater Manchester Walking Festival we're leading a walk to engage in nature as we walk. Join Jayne to walk whilst taking in our natural surroundings and observing the many signs of spring. Create a natural artwork with found materials along the way and enjoy a brew back at The Vale. The […]
“People are going crazy for it! A thing of beauty! Excellent Debut album.” - Craig Charles - BBC Radio 6 Music “The band have built a massive cult audience with their bass-heavy live shows, a supreme fusion of roots reggae, dub, and soulful aspects.” - Clash Magazine The Barefoot Bandit is an explosion of reggae, […]
To celebrate The Great Big Green Week join Matt Catt for a walk from Micklehurst Brook at The Vale to Dovestone reservoir. Along the way discover the importance of water to our milltown's history and its present use as a source of energy. On arrival at Dovestones there's a chance for a tour of Saddleworth […]
*THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT* From eccentric rock to cosmic pop to psychedelic funk, you'll find sonic treats in every flavour at this celebration of the local music scene! Line […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 + 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Baked A La Ska are the “heavy heavy sound” of Manchester! A super charged 11-headed ska monster on a rampage through the dance floors of the UK leaving a trail […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 or maybe even […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
