The Vale

Brazilian Percussion Classes
2024-07-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-02 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | The Vale, Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, OL59JL, 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 levels. You’ll study and listen to a tantalising mix of percussion instruments in the sessions, including surdo, caixa, repinique, tamborim, and more!
Percussion instruments provided (feel free to bring yours along, but please check with a Bloco tutor first).
Members aged 12-16 to be accompanied by an adult (Future Leaders alumni may come along unaccompanied).
For more information visit: www.globalgrooves.org/get-involved/courses-classes/gg-bloco/

Knights of The Vale
2024-07-22 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-07-15 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-07-08 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-07-01 19:00 - 22:00
Knights of The Vale
Knights of The Vale is a friendly weekly social and hobby club for fans of Games Workshop, welcoming everyone from seasoned veterans to curious newcomers.
Taking place every Monday evening, the club offers a relaxed space to meet other like minded collectors and gamers, play tabletop games, build and paint miniatures, share tips, and enjoy the hobby together. Whether you come to roll dice, work on an army project, or simply hang out and talk all things Warhammer, you will find a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
Sessions run from 7.00pm to 10.00pm every Monday, with plenty of time to socialise, get creative and enjoy the hobby at your own pace. You can drop in for the full evening or just part of the session.
If you are looking for a supportive community, good company and a regular night dedicated to tabletop gaming and miniature painting, Knights of The Vale would love to welcome you.
For updates and more information, visit the Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/[REDACTED]

Creative Upcycling
2024-07-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-01 10:00 - 12:00
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 self-employed with occasional work, especially those with qualifications Level 1 or below.
Email Jane@globalgrooves.org or text 07971 527488 to show interest and for enrolment info.
The course is FREE, all materials will be provided.

Abney Orchestra
2024-07-19 19:15 - 21:15, 2024-07-12 19:15 - 21:15, 2024-07-05 19:15 - 21:15, 2024-06-28 19:15 - 21:15
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 to check their schedule you can visit their website: www.abneyorchestra.org

Free Artist Space
2024-07-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-26 13:00 - 15:00
Free Open Studio Sessions at The Vale
Every Wednesday from 1.00pm to 3.00pm, The Vale opens up its studio spaces for artists and creatives to use completely free of charge.
These open sessions are designed to support creative practice in all its forms. Whether you are a sewer looking for access to a machine, a sculptor needing space to spread out, a musician in search of a quiet room to rehearse, or a henna artist wanting somewhere comfortable to practise and develop your work, you are very welcome here.
The atmosphere is relaxed and supportive, offering time and space to focus, experiment and make progress on your work. You can work independently, or alongside other creatives, sharing energy, ideas and inspiration in a welcoming environment.
If you would like to use the space, simply get in touch at hello@the-vale.co.uk to let us know what you need the studio for. This helps us make sure the right space, equipment and setup are ready for you when you arrive.
Drop in, settle in, and make The Vale your creative home for the afternoon.

Mossley Writers
2024-07-16 19:30 - 21:30
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 find out more about Mossley Writers, to join the mailing list and to receive writing to critique, please email mossleywriters@gmail.com. There is a small monthly fee to cover the hire of the space at The Vale.
You may also be interested in The Tameside WordShop, a year-long programme of free writing workshops for Tameside writers. You can find out more information here.

Mossley Writers
2024-07-16 19:30 - 21:30
Mossley Writers at The Vale
Mossley Writers is a friendly, inclusive writing group that meets on the third Tuesday of every month, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, at The Vale. Writers of all backgrounds and at every stage of their writing journey are warmly welcomed.
A typical session includes sharing and gently critiquing members’ work, writing together using fun and thought provoking exercises, and enjoying plenty of tea, biscuits and conversation in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.
If you would like to find out more, join the mailing list, or receive writing to read and critique ahead of meetings, please email mossleywriters@gmail.com. There is a small monthly fee to cover the hire of the space at The Vale.
You may also be interested in The Tameside WordShop, a year long programme of free writing workshops for Tameside writers.

Street band & Brass Class
2024-07-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-02 19:00 - 21:00
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 joining the project should have some experience.
Bring your instrument along! Brass, woodwind and anything else welcome!
Members aged 12-16 to be accompanied by an adult (Future Leaders alumni may come along unaccompanied).
For more information visit: www.globalgrooves.org/get-involved/courses-classes/gg-bloco/

Brazilian Dance Classes
2024-07-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-02 19:00 - 21:00
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 abilities and experience levels.
Members aged 12-16 to be accompanied by an adult (Future Leaders alumni may come along unaccompanied).
For more information visit: www.globalgrooves.org/get-involved/courses-classes/gg-bloco/

Sunday Sessions
2024-07-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-05 15:59 - 21:59
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 our house band for a number or two. And best of all its free! We hope to see you there!
If you’re interested in playing at our Sunday sessions then please do get in touch as we’d love to hear from you!
Our house musicians will be playing a mixture of Latin and Brazilian vibes with an informal ‘Pagode’ style set with a unique Mossley flavour.
What is Pagode?
Pagode is a type of samba originating in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Distinguished by rhythmic improvisation, its acoustic sound is created using a variety of percussion instruments, song and string instruments such as Cavaquinho and guitar.
