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Creative Care Kit – keep well with creativity

The Vale and Global Grooves have been working with 26 other organisations across Greater Manchester to make and distribute 22,000 Creative Care Kits to young people with limited internet access. […]

Calling all performers!

Do you want a slot on our digital stage? • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • […]

Launch of The VALE LIVE

THE VALE LIVE presents a dynamic lineup of acts from across the globe, broadcasting from our virtual venue, live to your living room! Kicking off on 24th April, The Vale […]

The Missing Patch by Global Grooves

Can you help us with the missing patch?

Unusual things happened at the spot where the mill once stood. I’d seen strangely dressed figures riding snails in formation, and a dragon blackening the abandoned doors with its fiery […]

Out of work and looking to develop your skills?

Then look no further! Global Grooves is delighted to announce a brand new course, Click Together, a Creative Careers Camp. If you’re 18+, a Greater Manchester resident with the right […]

Bringing warmth and light to Tameside

When it’s dark and wet outside, Carnival doesn’t stop – in fact, we think it’s when it’s needed most! We’ve got some great events and workshops coming up and, as […]

Kantaben and Kate at Cotton Clouds 2019

Update: autumn 2019

Now the rain is coming down and the temperatures have dropped, it’s quite nice to have a breather and take stock – as The Vale has been a hive of […]

Artist impression of the new-look Vale entrance

Welcome to The Vale!

You may have heard our news… we’re busy fundraising to develop The Vale from an old mill building into a high quality arts space for everyone to enjoy.