Three newspaper articles relating to a controversial New Life Centre opening as a hostel for the homeless.
The Christian Centre had an open day at Proctor House on Hibbert Lane, Marple 1995.
1996 : Two Newspaper cuttings regarding Proctor House :…
Numerous small miscellaneous newspaper cuttings from various publications and dates relating to fund raising and charity events in the Marple Area.
Typed list of the charities mentioned in the cuttings.
Miscellaneous newspaper cuttings relating to local community celebrations :
a. Recreating VE Street Party Celebrations : 2000
b. Golden Jubilee : 2002
c. Millennium : 2000
d. Commonwealth Games : 2002
Photocopy of letter to Editor of the Manchester Guardian 19th August 1939 headline reading "Youth Peace Camp at Marple" Appeal for Donations giving information of a youth camp for peace and international friendship to be held at Marple signed…
Original flyer promoting "Facts & Fun Day" at the Roman Lakes a fundraising and awareness day for the Mellor Archaeological Trust & Friends of our Valley on Sunday 3rd September 2017 listing events, lectures and stalls.
Photocopy of newspaper cutting from Stockport Advertiser dated 24th June 1910 giving an account of a Fete held at the Roman Bridge Lakes in aid of the Marple Sick Nursing Society, giving details of events held and names of committee and participants…
Two programmes for Mellor Church Country Fete held in the Parish Centre and the field on the 27th June 2015 & 30th June 2018 giving information, times of events and Rose Queen procession details from Brabyns Park and evening entertainments
Leaflets promoting Debt Action day in Market Street 22nd May 1999 where speakers, music and drama will bring attention to Third World Debt.
Andrew Stunnell MP will distribute prizes for children's art competition and a human chain and 3 minutes of…
Photocopy of 24 page programme dated 22nd July 1922 for the Dedication of Marple War Memorial Park and Historical Pageant, including programme of events, brief history of Marple, illustrating events in the Life of Marple from earlier times.
Photocopy of newspaper article from the North Cheshire Herald reporting on the opening of the new Marple Library with photograph of opening party. (undated) Library constructed in 1974.
Material on Marple Food & Food & Drink and Christmas Fesitvals :
a. Booklet for the Marple Festival 2011 Programme giving details of events for 17th September to lst October covering the arts, music, food and drink, family fun, heritage and…
Two original Souvenir Programme for Coronation Celebrations :
1. Coronation of their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, May 12th 1937. to be held at Memorial Park. Produced by Marple U.D.C. giving information, timetables of events,…
Collection of miscellaneous flyers covering events in and around Marple.
1. Samuel Oldknow Heritage Day September 2014 at Roman Lakes.
2. Mellor Mill Heritage Day September 2013 at Roman Lakes.
3. Marple Xmas Market 2011
4. Maple Drinks…
Festival Programme for Samuel Oldknows 200 Bicentenary of the Erection of Mellor Mill in 1790 and a festival to celebrate the achievements of Samuel Oldknow 1756 - 1828 : June 9th - 24th 1990 History of Mill, Samuel Oldknow, programme of events over…
Photocopy of advertisement (on card) for last night performance of Dr Browns celebrated tragedy Barbarossa, Tyrant of Algiers, The Recruiting Sergent a comic dance, A comic song and Bombastes Furioso a laughable farce on Monday Evening 10th April…
Two original flyers promoting exhibitions for Marple Voluntary Organisations held at the Baths Hall, Marple organised by Marple U D C Charity Commission, November 1968 and March 1969
Listing Recreational and voluntary organisations in the…
Booklet produced by Marple Urban District entitled Festival of Britain 1951 History of Marple and Festival Diary.
Containing short sketch of the history of Marple, diary listing events from Saturday 12th May Village Fair at Memorial Park to Grand…
Photocopy of Programme for production from Marple Bridge Dramatic Society for 1925 Season.
Third Production of "Ambrose Applejohn's Adventure, A Comedy in 3 acts" to be held at the Congregational Hall March 26th, 27th
and 28th.
Autumn production…
Two original documents from the Marple Allotment Society
1. Mock Newpaper "Advertiser" giving details of Annual Flower Show and Gala at Hollins Park 4th September 1920 with details of programme, contributors and weather, miscellaneous gardening…
Original programme for the 35th Annual Open Air Musical Festival at Vernon Park on 4th July 1920 for the benefit of the Infirmary. President and Conductor Mr Henry Bell, listing local dignitaries.
Original Programme of Tableaux for May 9th, 10th and llth May 1912 in aid of two charities, the Marple Sick Nursing Society and Waifs and Strays Society.
Details of each tableaux which is shown 3 times preceded and accompanied by suitable music.
Two original promotional leaflets for Roman Lakes Select Orchestra advertising that they are now Open for Engagements for Dances Whist Drives etc.
Conductor Mr J Percy Tew A.R.M.C.M., Stockport Road,
Lady in photograph is Maude Tew, …
Original Programme for the Grand Open-Air Music Festival to be held in the Ridge Quarry on Sunday 27th May 1906 in aid of Marple Sick Nursing Assoc and Reed Band.
Also Carnival and Cycle Parade on June 2nd 1906.