Coming up
Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile
21 March 2010
Spinningfields
The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile in Manchester is the perfect way to rise to the challenge for Sport Relief 2010. Thousands of people will take to the streets of to have loads of fun as they raise cash to help vulnerable people in the UK and across the world. There are three distances – 1, 3 and 6 miles to suit Milers of all ages and abilities. For the first time ever, Manchester Milers will be going past the Rovers Return, Dev’s Corner Shop, The Factory, and Ken and Deirdre’s front door as the course will take in the cobbles of Coronation Street. Enter the Manchester Mile now at www.sportrelief.com
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Manchester Irish Festival
5–21 March 2010
Various Venues
A city-wide showcase of Irish culture and celebration of all things Irish. Highlights include the St Patrick’s Parade (14 March), which sees over 70 floats, bands and walking groups wind their way through the city.
www.manchesteririshfestival.com
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¡VIVA! Spanish and Latin American Film Festival
5–28 March 2010
Cornerhouse
The UK’s largest Spanish language film festival showcases the newest and most interesting feature films, documentaries and short films to come out of Spain and Spanish-speaking Latin America. With talks, events and master classes led by guests and filmmakers, the festival is of huge value to Spanish speakers in this country, students of Spanish, and anyone who is interested in cinema, travel, or Spanish and Latin American culture. There will also be a special ¡Viva! exhibition in Cornerhouse galleries of internationally acclaimed Mexican artist Carlos Amorales.
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Yonex European Badminton Championships
14–18 April 2010
MEN Arena
Get your tickets now for the Yonex European Individual Badminton Championships. The top British players will take on the best in Europe in front of a home crowd, in what promises to be a fantastic six days of action.
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St George’s Day Parade
25 April 2010
Miles Platting, Ancoats, Collyhurst
A parade of decorated floats will wind its way through the city centre. Look out for St George’s Knights and a dragon, English Shire horses, Morris Dancers and traditional and modern characters representing diverse English culture.
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BUPA Junior and Mini Great Manchester Run
15 May 2010
Sportcity, 11am-1pm
The Northwest’s biggest and best mini and junior running event returns to Sportcity. The event is open to youngsters of all abilities and aged from 3 to 8 years (Mini) and 9 to 14 years (Junior) – and there will be separate boys and girls runs split into older and younger age groups. Both races will be staged on self-contained courses within Sportcity – 1.5k for Minis and 2.5k for Juniors – that will take youngsters around the City of Manchester Stadium. What’s more, there’s a fantastic funfair on site just to make the day that extra bit special. £12 per entry. Entries are now open – enter online at www.greatrun.org
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BUPA Great Manchester Run
16 May 2010
Manchester City Centre
One of the world’s most prestigious running events, the BUPA Great Manchester Run returns to Manchester city centre on 16 May. Places for last year’s race were filled up fast, so if you want to take part in this year’s race, you’ll have to be quick. Sign up to receive a reminder when race entries open at www.greatrun.org
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MANCHESTER BOOK MARKET
17-19 JULY / 10AM – 5.30PM
ST ANN’S SQUARE
A unique market catering for literature lovers, this book fair celebrates the importance of the independent sector to the publishing industry in Manchester. Independent publishers will be selling their works, from short stories to new novels and you will be able to hear extracts directly from the authors’ mouths in the outdoor live literature café.
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MANCHESTER ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKET
7-16 AUGUST / 10AM-5.30PM
ST ANN’S SQUARE
Hand crafted items, unique artwork, gifts and fashions. Be inspired by the local and international arts and crafts for sale from the wide range of stalls.
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MANCHESTER FRENCH MARKET
10-13 SEPTEMBER / 10AM-6PM
ST ANN’S SQUARE
Francophiles and food lovers will be delighted, as a little corner of France arrives in Manchester city centre. Gastronomic treats include a mouth-watering selection of cheeses, charcuterie, soups, oils and fruit, together with freshly baked bread, croissants and pastries all baked in the mobile boulangerie. You will also be able to buy arts and crafts from across France. Fantastique, n’est pas?
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