Love, laughter, and a little bit of lunacy — enter a world where fairies meddle, lovers quarrel, and magic runs wild!

This summer, join us for a breathtaking open-air performance of William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy.

The theme this year is Everyday Histories and we are planning to have displays reflecting life in Ashton-on-Mersey.

We are looking for people who took part in the Rose Queen processions or have any other memories of events at the church as well as information about what jobs people had and any memories of the war years.

If you or anyone you know has written stories and/or pictures you would be happy to share for the diplays. please get in touch. Shor ideos might also be possible, depending on the format.

Please send items to gladdengs@gmail.com or, if you need to send hard copies, please phone Graham Gladden on 07802 462 682. Items are needed by the end of July 2026 if possible. Contributions can be anonymous or have names attached and will be return after the event has taken place.

Come along for an evening of song and audience singalong with local singing for pleasure groups the Sale Daytime Singers, the Manchester Hong Kong Community Singers, the Meadway Singers, and the Alma Singers.. Something for everyone to enjoy.

A Spanish themed programme.

Including music of da Falla, Sarasate, Albeniz and Piazzola

Lulu Yang – piano, Vivien Chasey – violin, Claire Miles – cello