Always a relief to hear the first willow warbler of the year. A couple singing around Ees this morning, although Chiffchaff and Blackcap much more prominent #chorlton

If you’re a #Chorlton resident, you have the chance to put questions to Cllr candidates. Worth while as the town centre has died on its arse & crap public realm, and the dodgy dealings with the developers of the precinct site.

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A #Common #tern, a #wild #bird searching for #food over a #conservation park in #Chorlton #Manchester #friendsofcwp #winner of an readers' #award #PictureOfTheDay #conservationphotography #wildlifeconservation #wildlifephotography #naturelovers. More at www.darrensmith.org.uk

We had a very successful workshop in #Chorlton last night creating #Pysanky eggs, honouring and keeping alive this Ukrainian folk tradition while fundraising for a small rural school outside Lviv. Huge thanks to Anna & Oksana our workshop leaders 🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraine #KhrystosVoskres

For the first time this year I've been up to the footie via Chorlton and didn't buy any books. Not one!

A combination of a new determination to read the bloody large piles I already have and having to do some serious penny watching
#nowreading #books #booksky #Chorlton

Out and about talking to residents on Claude Road and South Drive with @jeffsmithmp today. Lots of conversations about local and national issues. A big thank you to our members who help all year round. #chorlton #votelabour @chorltonlabourvoice @tkirwinmcginley @meistermatty 🌹🌹

Proud to be hosting my third annual 🇺🇦 Pysanky Egg Workshop fundraiser on 1st April in #Chorlton #Manchester (booked out) So wonderful to bring new people together with Ukrainian artists to celebrate and keep alive this intricate art form.

#spokenword #openmicnight #poetrycommunity #livepoetry #performancepoetry #poetryevent #miccheck #poetrynight #wordsmiths #poetryinmotion #chorltonevents #manchesterpoetry #mcrspokenword #chorlton #manchester #poetry #openmic #chorltonpoetry #chorltonopenmic #speakeasymanchester

Beech Road florist on Mother’s Day morning - stunning, and smelt even better than it looks #chorlton

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#spokenwordopenmic #speakeasy #poetryopenmic #openmic #manchester #chorlton

Excellent meeting of Chorlton CofE Primary school governing body this afternoon. Really committed bunch of staff and parents working hard to provide the pupils with the best school experience. It's a pleasure to be part of. #Chorlton

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A #blackandwhite #photograph of the #lake at #friendsofcwp #Chorlton #waterpark, a #local #nature #reserve in south #Manchester. Shot during the #winter on #UKNikon by a local #photographer #landscapephotography #bnw. For more #images like this, visit www.darrensmith.org.uk

A graphic with text reading “Women in song for International Women’s Day”, surrounded by pictures of Grace Darling, Sybil Phoenix, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Maud Butler, “Rosie the Riveter” and Rosa Luxemburg

Calling #Chorlton and South #Manchester folks - out first themed edition of the Dulcimer Singaround is happening this Tuesday, 3 March - bring and sing your songs of strong and empowering women for #IWD2026 (or just listen/sing the chorus) - upstairs at Dulcimer Bar from 8pm.

#poetryopenmic #poetry #spokenwordopenic #chorlton
#chorltonopenmic #openmic #chorltonpoetry #manchesterpoetry
#manchester #fiction #fictionopenmic #poetryopenmic

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The last image of a #swan gliding elegantly across the #water of #friendsofcwp #Chorlton #waterpark in #manchester. The #reflection shows how #graceful this #bird is. #RSPBEngland #RSPBbirders #Natures_Voice #RSPBManchester. #wildlifephotography shot using #TamronUK

We're open until 9pm tonight #Chorlton. Fresh Pastries #croissants #VeganPastries are waiting for you! Our shelves are full of Chocolates, our fridges are full with cheeses, beers, wine, sparkling wine Champagne & other savoury treats. We're still able to make bespoke hampers.Happy #ValentinesDay! ❤️

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THURSDAY 5th FEBRUARY:
This morning, James was joined on #homeless outreach by one of our volunteers, Vicky. Together they covered #Manchester Airport, #Wythenshawe #Didsbury, and #Chorlton carrying out welfare checks on everyone they encountered & making referrals where required.

So the Four Banks (actually six) is set to become the No Banks #Chorlton #Manchester

Good to be out with @ChorltonLabour team with @mathewhbenham chatting to residents in Longford Road area this morning. #Chorlton 🌹

All enquires (including going on cancellation list) - aen1mpo@yahoo.co.uk

#poetryopenmic #openmic #spokenword #spokenwordopenmic #fictionopenmic #chorltonopenmic #manchester #chorlton #manchesterpoetry #chorltonpoetry

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#Chorlton #Manchester #RetailBanking #PeopleNotPlatforms

Our Year 3 & 4 children @minimastersart.bsky.social #StJohnsRCPS #Chorlton have begun to create their fused-plastic-bag ocean backgrounds. Lots of interesting colour contrasts and blending as we build up our layers @chorltonartsfestival.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy @cafchorlton.bsky.social

Chuffed as my #Chorlton #drama students go on screen in a new film. Plus, we’ve just heard we’ll soon be at The Edge theatre in a production of 1984! If you’re in South #Manchester, come and join us on Wednesday mornings 10am St Ninian’s Church #actorslife

Exhibition pop-up banner for Cosgrave Hall Archive

Head of Dangermouse

Costume for Toad of Toad Hall

Models of Andy Pandy and Looby Lou

Exciting launch of new #CosgraveHall #archive at Sale Library, Trafford yesterday. #Dangermouse #CountDuckula #Chorlton
Worth a visit if you’re in the area.

Love this article about #CyclingWithoutAge by @reasonstobecheerful.world Only on Tuesday did I learn about the existence of Trishaws 🛺🚴‍♂️ at an engaging talk by Tom #ChorltonBikes at @chorltoncivic.bsky.social We have these in #Chorlton -who knew? #ChorltonBikes were previously #ChorltonBikeDeliveries

One of our Year 5&6 clubs @minimastersart.bsky.social at St Johns RCPS #Chorlton created tree tokens 🔨 for our very own Mini Masters Arty Cherry Tree 🍒, our precious little sponsored tree within #RyebankFields #CommunityOrchard (under threat of destruction) It’ll be looking might fine for Wassailing

Chorlton Community Garden still bringing it’s A game to the new year 🌟 #ChorltonCommunityGarden #CommunityGarden #Chorlton #Manchester #LoveWhereYouLive

@artukdotorg.bsky.social For Angels & Demons #OnlineArtExchange here’s one of two angels featured in a recently discovered #Chorlton mosaic scheme in a school chapel, saved pre-demolition and currently in storage waiting reconstruction. It would be amazing to see it reconstructed for installation.