The Vale

30/05/2026

Can't wait for In Our Backyard this June, we're celebrating 6 great local acts. Today we're featuring faves Loose Articles! This is from their amazing track Mr Manager...video filmed in our office here at The Vale! Fame at last!

In Our Backyard
🗓 Saturday 20th June
⏰ 6pm - Midnight
🎟 £15
📍 The Vale, Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, Greater Manchester, OL5 9JL

Tickets: https://the-vale.co.uk/event/in-our-backyard-3/

28/05/2026

Funding Success for The Vale’s Creative Community!

We're thrilled to announce that Friends of the Vale has secured a National Lottery Awards for All grant - brilliant news that helps sustain Crafty Saturdays, as well as the Our Space garden project, Sunday Sessions and equipment for Knights of The Vale.

Thanks to this support, The Vale can keep offering, free and low-cost, hands on creative opportunities for families.

If you're new to The Vale, Crafty Saturday is every week, 10am-12.30pm and is free to attend. This much loved Saturday art club remains a joyful space for little ones and their adults to make, play, and create together. We'd love to see you there!

Our Space is also on every Saturday, a family-friendly outdoor activity, transforming our outside spaces. Every Saturday 10am - 12.30pm also free.

Knights of The Vale is a weekly Games Workshop social & hobby club for Games Workshop enthusiasts. Monday (k)nights 7pm - 10pm

Sunday Sessions is a monthly Sunday-afternoon community music showcase for emerging and guest musicians that offers music experiences for the whole family.

This funding is made possible thanks to players.

The National Lottery Community Fund

27/05/2026

Can't wait for In Our Backyard this June, we're celebrating 6 great local acts. Today we're featuring Shelf The Band This is from their great track, The Owl Service.

In Our Backyard
🗓 Saturday 20th June
⏰ 6pm - Midnight
🎟 £15*
📍 The Vale, Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, Greater Manchester, OL5 9JL

Tickets: https://the-vale.co.uk/event/in-our-backyard-3/



*A limited number of donate what you can tickets are available on a first come first served basis. We respect our audience’s privacy to choose the right ticket for their financial circumstances, no evidence required.

26/05/2026

What a fantastic night we had with I Am Kloot's John Bramwell on Saturday. Thanks to everyone that came, it was packed!

We have lots of great gigs coming up and hope to see you all again soon. Thanks for supporting live music.

24/05/2026

We're excited to announce our special guest for the next Sunday Sessions is Bay Bryan!

Originally from the Rockies of Colorado, Bay Bryan is a singer-songwriter and theatre artist based in Manchester whose concept album The Meadow (2023) earned praise from the likes of BBC Radio 2’s Mark Radcliffe and DJ Luke Una, and led to performances at The Jazz Cafe, Manchester International Festival, Lunchtime at Bridgewater Hall and beyond.

Known for his transportive, story-driven songs and cabaret-like flair, Bay is currently working on his second concept album BAYARD—a kaleidoscopic soul-infused follow-up influenced by a wide range of artists like Amy Winehouse, Anaïs Mitchell, Labi Siffre and Stevie Wonder.

Check out Bay's work at: www.baybryan.co.uk

🗓 Sunday 14th June 2026
⏰ 1pm - 4pm
📍 The Vale (venue space), Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, Greater Manchester, OL5 9JL
🎟 Free (donations welcome)

Families welcome.

As always there's live music from our house band bringing chilled Brazilian and Latin vibes.

📸 Jay Fisher

22/05/2026

21/05/2026

This November we have multi award-winning Ri Ri's Dance Academy here with The Magic Stick, an interactive show for 6 -12 years and their grown-ups. Follow Diya’s magical journey and discover how small acts of kindness can light up the world.

Blending Indian dance, music, storytelling, and stage magic, The Magic Stick is a heart-warming family show celebrating compassion, selflessness, and generosity.

A tale of exchange and wonder, it asks: how kind have you been today?

This magical show is for audiences aged 6 to 12 and their families, and includes elements from the KS1 and KS2 curriculum, making it particularly relevant for young audiences.

🗓 Sunday 1st November 2026
⏰ First Showing – 11.30am
⏰ Second Showing – 2:00pm
⏱ Running time: 45-50 minutes.
📍 The Vale, Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, Greater Manchester, OL5 9JL
🎟 Donate what you can

Book here: https://the-vale.co.uk/event/the-magic-stick/

Brought to The Vale in association with Tameside Council

21/05/2026

I've been having the best time with these Southerners this last month, they're actually nice people. Bedford and Wood Fest at the weekend was a real treat. A quick zip up to Mossley this Saturday [very nearly sold out] and then I’m off to Lewes and Brighton for even more southerly shenanigans next weekend...

Will you be joining me? I hope so!

Sat 23 Mossley, The Vale [final tickets]
Sat 30 Lewes, Con Club
Sun 31 Brighton, The Folklore Rooms [Matinee - SOLD OUT]
Sun 31 Brighton, The Folklore Rooms [Evening - final tickets]

Tickets via my website – johnbramwell.com

Thanks everyone,

JB xx

20/05/2026

Crafty Saturdays
Every Saturday
10am-12.30pm
FREE
📍 The Vale, Vale Mill, Micklehust Road, Mossley, OL5 9JL

Crafty Saturdays - our family-friendly Saturday morning art club - is the perfect way to keep the kids engaged and entertained.

This month there's bubble painting, cake bunting, fabric painting, and much more! A different activity every week.

Everyone is welcome at this popular session, and it's a great way for little ones and their adults to enjoy getting creative together.

Find out more here: https://the-vale.co.uk/crafty-saturdays/