We are planning a variety of events. If you have any ideas, or would like to help out, then please get in touch.
Scoop and Scales book club #3
24th April
7.30 – 9pm
where: the Green Room at Scoop and Scales
Scoop and Scales AGM
25th April
Doors at 7 for 7.30 (aiming to finish at 9)
Where: the Green Room at Scoop and Scales (access via Roe Street door)
Sign up here
An active membership base is crucial to the success of Scoop and Scales going forward, it would be brilliant to have a good turnout for this event
Papers will be sent out nearer to the event
Sunday 28th April
10 til 2ish
The Green Room @ Scoop and Scales
Join us at our second Green Room Market – these will run on the last Sunday of each month and will a place for local makers to showcase their wares.
so far for April we have confirmed:
– The Cheshire Wax Company
– Will Boyce (potter)
– Ammar (soap maker)
– Sheona Bath (sculpture and pottery)
Bookings now open for the remainder of 2024 – complete an application here
Tuesday 30th April
Join Laura for this once monthly support circle
2nd May
Macclesfield – People, Planet, Pint: Sustainability Meetup
6pm – 8pm
Where: The Fountain (32 Park Green Macclesfield SK11 7NA)
Pop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find more about what’s going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved.
No pitches, powerpoints or panels. Just People, Planet, Pint/s.
Your local meetup is a great place to start your journey or continue learning, and meet diverse people to chat about life and how we can sustain it. Every job is a climate job, so come along and learn about how you can take action, as well as what is going on locally.
We welcome everyone, regardless of their experience or background. People Planet Pint is a space where everyone can feel comfortable learning about sustainability and sharing their ideas.
Afterall, creating a sustainable future requires connected communities. And what better way to bring everyone together than over a drink?
Prefer a Pastry to a Pint? Head along to ‘People Planet Pastry’! Equally relaxed and welcoming, they run during the day and offer an informal way to learn about what is going on locally in sustainability.
Your Volunteer Host
Laura Doherty is a celebrant and death doula who is located on the outskirts of the Peak District. She assists people through all of life’s transitions, but her primary focus is supporting individuals towards the end of their lives. Laura is dedicated to helping people approach death with dignity, grace and peace of mind.
Scoop & Scales is a cooperative that offers refill services to its members. The shop, which opened in Macclesfield in October 2020, aims to reduce food waste and the use of single-use packaging. Additionally, it provides a space where people can buy ethically sourced products and minimise their impact on the environment. We hope that, as we expand, the store will become a centre for environmental activity in the town.
Sign up here
Tuesday 7th May (7 – 9pm)
Discussion Group
In the Green Room @ Scoop and Scales (entrance on Roe Street)
XR Macclesfield hosted event
In our fight to avoid dangerous climate change, Simon Sharpe argues that science is not pushing its limits,
diplomacy is choosing the wrong battles, and economics has been working against the cause.
We need to rethink our efforts,
to act fast enough to stay safe.”
Join our discussion, led by Bill White,
about the ideas in the book,
and about the efforts underway to bring about change in each of these fields.
Everybody welcome. Free Refreshments.
Past events:
4th April
(9.30 – 1)
Hand Sewing Workshop
Karumo will be hosting a workshop in the Green Room at Scoop and Scales
Full details coming soon
28th March from 5 – 7
DROP IN AT ANY TIME
Join us for a tasting event in the Green Room with James from Wild Wanderer Apothecary. He will brew up some of his teas for people to try.
🌿 Join me at Scoop and Scales on Thursday, March 28th, from 5pm for a blissful journey through Ayurvedic flavors!
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🌱 Discover the harmony of ancient wellness with a tasting of my rejuvenating Ayurvedic drinks. Let’s indulge in the goodness together! See you there!
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#Ayurveda #Wellness #TastingEvent #ScoopAndScales #HealthyLiving
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#adaptogenic #allnaturalremedies #ayurvedic #bodymindspirit #bushcraft #ecotherapy #essentialoils #herbalfirstaid #herbalfirstaidkit #foraged #handmadeinuk #healthandwellness #herbaltea #herbalmedicine #herbalremedies #materiamedica #naturalremedies #naturalskincare #organicremedies #plantmedicine #powerofplant# #skincare #toxinfreeliving #vegan #wellbeing
Macclesfield Repair Café
Monthly repair café
Saturday 13th April (10-2)
Where: Macclesfield Community Hall, Duke Street car park, SK11 6UR
See you on Saturday!
Don’t forget, the #macclesfield repair cafe is completely free and is run by volunteers (who as well as repairing have a certain flair for excellent cake making!)
10th April
(10 – 3)
Clothes Upcycling Workshop
Where: the Green Room @ Scoop and Scales
4th April
Macclesfield – People, Planet, Pint: Sustainability Meetup
6pm – 8pm
Where: The Fountain (32 Park Green Macclesfield SK11 7NA)
Pop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find more about what’s going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved.
No pitches, powerpoints or panels. Just People, Planet, Pint/s.
Your local meetup is a great place to start your journey or continue learning, and meet diverse people to chat about life and how we can sustain it. Every job is a climate job, so come along and learn about how you can take action, as well as what is going on locally.
We welcome everyone, regardless of their experience or background. People Planet Pint is a space where everyone can feel comfortable learning about sustainability and sharing their ideas.
Afterall, creating a sustainable future requires connected communities. And what better way to bring everyone together than over a drink?
Prefer a Pastry to a Pint? Head along to ‘People Planet Pastry’! Equally relaxed and welcoming, they run during the day and offer an informal way to learn about what is going on locally in sustainability.
Your Volunteer Host
Laura Doherty is a celebrant and death doula who is located on the outskirts of the Peak District. She assists people through all of life’s transitions, but her primary focus is supporting individuals towards the end of their lives. Laura is dedicated to helping people approach death with dignity, grace and peace of mind.
Scoop & Scales is a cooperative that offers refill services to its members. The shop, which opened in Macclesfield in October 2020, aims to reduce food waste and the use of single-use packaging. Additionally, it provides a space where people can buy ethically sourced products and minimise their impact on the environment. We hope that, as we expand, the store will become a centre for environmental activity in the town.
Sign up here
Sunday 31st March
10-2ish
Join us at our first Green Room Market – these will run on the last Sunday of each month and will a place for local makers to showcase their wares.
Eco-retrofit open house
Where: 6 Brynton Road, Macc, SK10 3AF
When: Saturday 23rd March (10 til 11.30)
Come and see what can be done with retrofit. Rick Marlow of Ariva Renewables will on hand for a show around and Q&A. If you can’t make it for 10, please do still come along.
This is a modest 1930s semi-detatached, which will be almost move in ready.
Please sign up here
Parking is limited, so please consider parking at Sainsburys or Whaley Hayes if you can manage a walk. If not, there is some parking on Brynton Road.
Unfortunately the site does not have step free access.
Tuesday 26th March
Laura hosts her first monthly support circle
Expression is an exhibition of work by Pinc Students from their first two terms.
Open 2-4 each day in the Green Room
Finite – the Climate of Change.
“ A masterpiece: powerful, inspiring, uplifting. Please watch it.”
GEORGE MONBIOT
FINITE: The Climate of Change is an inspiring insider’s view of communities in the UK and Germany putting their bodies on the line to fight back against coal mining. Featuring Coal Action Network alongside local people in the Pont Valley, Durham.
Details below and tickets available here (although you can just show up)
Scoop and Scales Book club #2
Venue: The Green Room at Scoop and Scales
Sign up here
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eco-bookclub-join-us-in-reading-regenesis-by-george-monbiot-tickets-750753101737?aff=oddtdtcreator
Eco Bookclub | Join us in reading Regenesis by George Monbiot
Get ready to dive into the world of environmental regeneration with our Eco Bookclub! We’re excited to invite you to join us in reading Regenesis by George Monbiot, a groundbreaking book that explores innovative solutions to restore our planet.
Mark your calendars for Wed Jan 24, 2024 at 19:30 GMT and meet us at The Green Room, Scoop & Scales, Roe Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6UT. This in-person event will provide a unique opportunity to connect with fellow eco-enthusiasts, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and discover practical ways to make a positive impact on the environment.
Whether you’re a seasoned environmentalist or just starting your sustainability journey, this bookclub is open to all. So grab your copy of Regenesis, bring your eco-passion, and let’s embark on an inspiring journey together!
7th March
Macclesfield – People, Planet, Pint: Sustainability Meetup
6pm – 8pm
Where: The Fountain (32 Park Green Macclesfield SK11 7NA)
Pop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find more about what’s going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved.
No pitches, powerpoints or panels. Just People, Planet, Pint/s.
Your local meetup is a great place to start your journey or continue learning, and meet diverse people to chat about life and how we can sustain it. Every job is a climate job, so come along and learn about how you can take action, as well as what is going on locally.
We welcome everyone, regardless of their experience or background. People Planet Pint is a space where everyone can feel comfortable learning about sustainability and sharing their ideas.
Afterall, creating a sustainable future requires connected communities. And what better way to bring everyone together than over a drink?
Prefer a Pastry to a Pint? Head along to ‘People Planet Pastry’! Equally relaxed and welcoming, they run during the day and offer an informal way to learn about what is going on locally in sustainability.
Your Volunteer Host
Laura Doherty is a celebrant and death doula who is located on the outskirts of the Peak District. She assists people through all of life’s transitions, but her primary focus is supporting individuals towards the end of their lives. Laura is dedicated to helping people approach death with dignity, grace and peace of mind.
Scoop & Scales is a cooperative that offers refill services to its members. The shop, which opened in Macclesfield in October 2020, aims to reduce food waste and the use of single-use packaging. Additionally, it provides a space where people can buy ethically sourced products and minimise their impact on the environment. We hope that, as we expand, the store will become a centre for environmental activity in the town.
Sign up here
New Moon Wellbeing are hosting their first meditation circle in the Green Room on 21st Feb
All about retrofitting – part 2: Generation
Where: The Green Room at Scoop and Scales – Sk11 6UT
When: Saturday 24th February (10-1)
Rick Marlow from Ariva renewables will run this fascinating talk on all things energy generation in retrofit projects.
There is plenty of time for Q&A too
Refreshments provided
Please sign up here
Sustainable Shopping
Monday 8th January 2024
7.30-9pm (doors 7.15pm)
Where: The Green Room @ Scoop and Scales (SK11 6UT) Access via the Roe Street entrance to the Old Sunday School
Come and find out how to shop
sustainably: from purchasing, how to make things last, and how to dispose of items responsibly. Talk and Q&A
Sign up here
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A REPEAT OF THE TALK HELD IN SEPTEMBER 2023.
All about retrofitting – part 1: Conservation
Where: The Green Room at Scoop and Scales – Sk11 6UT
When: Saturday 27th January (10-1)
Rick Marlow from Ariva renewables will run this fascinating talk on the importance of heat and energy conservation in retrofit projects.
There is plenty of time for Q&A too
Refreshments provided
Please sign up here
Eco-retrofit open house
Where: 6 Brynton Road, Macc, SK10 3AF
When: Saturday 13th January (10 til 11.30)
Come and see an eco-retrofit in action! Rick Marlow of Ariva Renewables will on hand for a show around and Q&A. If you can’t come for 10, please do still come along.
This is a modest 1930s semi-detatached, which is part way through renovation and offers a great chance to see how the process works.
Please sign up here
Parking is limited, so please consider parking at Sainsburys or Whaley Hayes if you can manage a walk. If not, there is some parking on Brynton Road.
Unfortunately the site does not have step free access.
Exhibition and Art Fair
Where: The Green Room @ Scoop and Scales
NEW MACCLESFIELD SCHOOL OF ART
SHOW CASE EXHIBITION AND ARTISTS’ FAIR
From Saturday 25th 10am-4pm to Sunday 26th 10am-4pm you’ll be able to view and buy contemporary painting, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, illustration and Christmas gift vouchers for workshops and courses in the new year.
On Sunday 26th we’ll also have an artists’ fair for cards and gifts, to meet the artists who deliver our workshops and choose the perfect Christmas gift vouchers for your family and friends.
XR Block Printing
December 14th (6.30-8.30pm)
Join Extinction Rebellion Macclesfield in the Green Room at Scoop and Scales for a drop in block printing workshop on 14th December (6.30 – 8.30)
Bring something you’d like to print on – a tee shirt, sweat shirt, tote bag or other item and they will provide the rest . Refreshments provided. The workshop is free but donations for cost of materials are accepted. We look forward to seeing you there.
Join IDST for an exhibition of their work
In the Green Room at Scoop and Scales
Art Exhibiton
Private View 30th Nov
Social Friday 1st Dec
Runs til Sunday 3rd Dec
This exhibition brings together four artists interested in what Michel Foucault describes as dispositif, or
“a thoroughly heterogeneous ensemble consisting of discourses, institutions, architectural forms, regulatory decisions, laws, administrative measures, scientific statements, philosophical, moral and philanthropic propositions–in short, the said as much as the unsaid. Such are the elements of the apparatus. The apparatus itself is the system of relations that can be established between these elements”
In the work on display each artist looks at the way in which this phrase can be made visual or tangible in painting , video and assemblage.
For more info, email [email protected]
Litter Pick
Working with Bollington Town Council and Bollington Borrowers – drop in for a litter pick any time between 9 and 11am. Starting from Bollington Town Hall.
Equipment provided, but please bring your own gloves
Litter Pick
Our next litter pick will take place on 11th November – we are starting from Macclesfield Repair Cafe, and will finish in time to get some coffee and cake.
Equipment provided, but please bring your own gloves
Scoop and Scales Members Meeting
Wednesday 22nd November
Drop in between 4 and 7pm
Pop along for a cup of tea and a mince pie, meet the directors and help us shape the future of Scoop and Scales.
Scoop and Scales Eco Film
Wednesday 15th November
Doors 7.30
Film 8
Venue: Cinemac
Sign up for tickets here
We all love food. So how could we possibly be throwing nearly 50% of it in the trash? Filmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant dive into the issue of waste from farm, through retail, all the way to the back of their own fridge.
After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of good food that is tossed each year in North America, they pledge to quit grocery shopping cold turkey and survive only on foods that would otherwise be thrown away. Featuring interviews with TED lecturer Tristram Stewart and acclaimed author Jonathan Bloom, Just Eat It looks at our systemic obsession with expiry dates, perfect produce and portion sizes, and reveals the core of this seemingly insignificant issue that is having devastating consequences around the globe.
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/227296618
Macclesfield Repair Café
Monthly repair café
Saturday 14th October (10-2)
Lorna Ellen: City Roots / Urban Bloom
Exhibition in the Green Room @ Scoop and Scales
26th – 29th October
A group exhibition of artwork, including sculpture, paintings, and photography exploring the relationship between nature and our urban environments.
Appple Pressing
Bring your apples down and turn them into fresh apple juice! If you know anyone who doesn’t use all the apples off their tree, then please save some up for us and drop them in the week before / on the day. Bring your own bottle for refill.
Open to all (even if you don’t have any apples to bring!)
Scoop and Scales book club #1
Where:
The Green Room at Scoop and Scales
NOW 1st November
7.30 – 9pm
The first book for the Scoop & Scales Bookclub will be The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide: Everything you need to know to make small changes that make a big difference by Jen Gale aka Sustainable-ish
From the blurb …
“Easy, do-able, down to earth ideas and suggestions for everyone to help save the planet.
If you want to save the planet, but your to-do list is already pretty long and remembering your re-usable coffee cup feels like a Herculean task, then this is the book for you. Covering every aspect of our lives from the stuff we buy and the food we eat to how we travel, work, and celebrate, this book provides stacks of practical, down to earth ideas to slot into your daily life, alongside a gentle kick up the butt to put your newfound knowledge into action. Practical tips include unsubscribing from all the tempting emails that drop into your inbox with details of the newest clothing range or the latest sale, and keeping a mug next to your kettle to work out how much water you actually need to boil each time, as over-filling kettles costs British households £68 million on energy bills each year.
Find out how to fit “sustainable living” into your life, in a way that works for you. Change your impact without radically changing your life and figure out the small steps you can make that will add up to make a big difference (halo not included).”
Will you be reading along and joining us for ou rmeet-up on the 18th October?
#bookclub #ecobookclub #sustainableliving #sustainableish #jengale #smallchangescount #smallchangesaddup #imperfectecoaction #lifeswops #morethanarefillshop #whatonething #bookworm
Maryam Art Exhibition
13th October (3-8)
14th October (10-late)
15th October (tbc)
Where: The Green Room @ Scoop and Scales
Maraym Mirali returns with another eclectic mix of paintings, drawings and prints.
Maryam is a young emerging artist working with pattern design and printmaking. She has recently been researching patterns, colour schemes and motifs from central Asian textiles
Pinc art show and Macmillan coffee morning
Friday 20th October (11-2)
Where: The Green Room @ Scoop and Scales
Join Pinc College for an exhibition of their students work so far this year, and support Macmillan by partaking in a coffe with some cake!
Story Time
Thursday 28th September
4.30pm – 5pm
Come and hear tales of how we
can look after our planet at
Scoop and Scales, Old Sunday
School, Roe Street SK11 6UT (access through the shop).
Suitable for all (accompanied) young people
Ava Reid: My Pink Happy Family
Saturday 7th October
Sunday 8th October (10-4)
Where: The Green Room @ Scoop and Scales
Scoop and Scales @ Cinemac
20th September
doors at 19.30
film starts at 20.00
Scoop and Scales third eco film @ Cinemac
As part of the Season of Creation week, we are showing ‘The Letter’
Five people representing the groups that are most affected by the climate crisis travel from different countries to meet with Pope Francis in the Vatican and share their personal stories with him.
See the IMBD details here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22660470/
See the tailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3EBHebH17Y
Sign up here
Doors 19.30
Start: 20.00
This is a FREE film – donations to Cinemac welcome
Part of the Season of Creation 2023: see the full calendar of events here:
Sustainable Shopping
Doors open at 7
Event 7.30-9
Where: The Green Room @ Scoop and Scales (SK11 6UT) Access via the Roe Street entrance to the Old Sunday School
Come and find out how to shop
sustainably: from purchasing, how to make things last, and how to dispose of items responsibly. Talk and Q&A
Sign up here
Part of the Season of Creation 2023: see the full calendar of events here:
Block Printing workshop
Saturday 30th September (during shop hours)
Where: the Green Room at Scoop and Scales
XR Maccesfield invites you to a block printing workshop in the Green Room at Scoop and Scales (next to the shop).
All welcome to this free event, with inks and blocks provided, but please bring clothing/ a tote bag / some material to print on.
Accompanied children welcome
@xrmacclesfield
Macclesfield Repair Café
Monthly repair café
Saturday 9th September (10-2)
A ceramic exhibiton by Will Boyce
25th August (10-4)
26th August (10-4)
27th August (10-4)
Will Boyce returns to the Green Room at Scoop and Scales with an exhibiton on ceramics. With a political, social and environmental focus, his work uses repurposed materials.
Bad Habits (or the bottom in retrospect)
10th – 13th August
The Green Room – Scoop and Scales
We are delighted to have Cavan Moran back for an exhibition of his paintings
Thurs 10th (11-9)
Fri 11th (11-9)
Sat 12th (10-9)
Sun 13th (11-9
Litter Pick
8th August (6-7pm)
Join us as we partner with Macclesfield Town Council for this litter pick. We are helping the town centre look its best for Britain in Bloom.
Equipment Provided
Just So Festival – General Store
18th -20th August
If you are going along to Just So Festival this year, then we have got you covered! Grab your favourite treats, as well other bits and bobs from the Scoop and Scales General Store.
* please note this is a ticketed event
Park Sing and Picnic
22nd July – 10.30 – 12
Victoria Park, Macc
Come along and join a community singing event with a plastic free July theme! Bring a picnic for afterwards too.
Painting Exhibition
19th – 21st July
In the Green Room @ Scoop and Scales
Come and see what Hilary and John have been working on in this exhibition of some of their paintings.
14th July
Time 2 – 7
Where: The Green Room @ Scoop and Scales
Come and have a look at the end of year exhibition and art sale from the talented students from Pinc College. The College share the ground floor with Scoop and Scales and provide a creative education for neurodiverse young people.
Scoop and Scales @ Cinemac
As part of the Barnaby weekend, four local artists will be holding a show in the Green Room at Scoop and Scales.
Open 10-4 on 17th and 18th June
Exhibition party 6-8pm on June 17th
Where: The Green Room @ Scoop and Scales
Stall at Astra Zeneca
11.30 – 1.30
July 4th
Spread the word to anyone that works at AZ in Macc. We have another of our lunchtime stalls coming up. Grab some zero waste essentials, or just a snack.
Picking equipment provided, but please bring a pair of gloves.
Join us for a hour long litter pick
Trip to RHS Bridgewater
Sunday 18th June (9.30-15.30)
We are taking a coach trip to the amazing RHS garden Bridgewater. This is the newest RHS garden and has an amazing array of environments to inspire us.
ONLY 4 SPACES LEFT – BOOK NOW!
The coach leaves from next to the shop at 9.30am and we will announce a couple more pick ups (to include one in Bolly) when we know who is coming along.
The coach will set off back home at 14.30, with an ETA of 15.30.
We have slightly subsidised the prices for the trip to help people attend, however if cost is a barrier for you, please get in touch with Matt (07753318091) as we have some free places.
Prices:
Coach ticket £10
RHS members garden entry £0 (and you can bring a guest for free)
Adult ticket at group rate £8
Kids ticket (5-16) at group rate £5
Children under 5 ticket £0
Register your interest and indicate the number of people in your party HERE. We will then get in touch once our 35 spaces have been filled.
Stall at Astra Zeneca
11.30 – 1.30
June 13th
Spread the word to anyone that works at AZ in Macc. We have another of our lunchtime stalls coming up. Grab some zero waste essentials, or just a snack.
Come and see what the pupils from Bollington Cross School have created as part of Bolly Goes Green Week
Come and say hello as we are pleased to be part of One Project Macclesfield’s Green Fest once again.
Screening of The Oil Machine
Sunday 30th April (14.00-15.45)
Doors open from 13.30
Refreshments available to purchase from Cinemac
Thanks to Cinemac who have offered to show this. Tickets are FREE!
This 2022 film, directed by Emma Davie, produced by Sonja Henrici, explores the complexities of transitioning away from oil and gas as a society and considers how quickly we can do it.
Macclesfield Repair Café
Monthly repair café
Saturday 10th June (10-2)
Where: Macclesfield Community Hall, Duke Street car park, SK11 6UR
A repair café is where people gather to work on repairing household objects like bicycles, clothing, electronics and mechanical devices.
The idea is to promote using pre-existing items rather than buying a new one, which would impact the environment.
Even if you don’t have a repair, please pop in for tea, cake and a chat!
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
Litter Pick
Monday 5th June (5-6)
Starting from the One Project’s lovely Hive building (Brook Street Mill, Turnock St, Macc, SK11 7BD)
Picking equipment provided, but please bring a pair of gloves.
Join Matt for a hour long litter pick to mark World Environment Day
Meet The Artist: Will Boyce
Thursday 18th May (drop in 3pm – 7pm)
Where: at the shop
Will Boyce is a potter with a passion for reusing materials and highlighting environmental issues.
Come along to have a chat with Will and see some of his creations.
One of his pieces, the Plastic Oh No Fish, has been installed in our shop. This is made from reclaimed items and highlights the marine plastic pollution problem we face.
Macclesfield Repair Café
Monthly repair café
Saturday 13th May (10-2)
Where: Macclesfield Community Hall, Duke Street car park, SK11 6UR
PLUS wildflower seed bomb making
A repair café is where people gather to work on repairing household objects like bicycles, clothing, electronics and mechanical devices.
The idea is to promote using pre-existing items rather than buying a new one, which would impact the environment.
Even if you don’t have a repair, please pop in for tea, cake and a chat!
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
Wintering
An exhibition by Bollington artist Benmo
Affordable paintings of local views
Where: the exhibition space, Scoop and Scales, Old Sunday School, Macc, SK11 6UT
Find out more at www.benmo.info
Litter Pick
Friday 31st March (3.45-4.45)
Starting from the pavilion on the rec in Bolly (SK10 5JT)
Picking equipment provided, but please bring a pair of gloves.
Join Emily for an after school pick around beautiful Bolly
Lorna Ellen: The art of rubbish
April 1st – 6th
Raising awareness of global environmental issues through creative re-use, local artist Lorna Ellen presents her first solo exhibition, The Art of Rubbish
Litter Pick
Thursday 23rd March (1-2)
Starting from our shop (SK11 6UT)
Equipment provided, but please bring a pair of gloves.
Join Matt for an hour of litter picking around the town centre.
What can and can’t be recycled in Cheshire East?
Wednesday 29th March (doors 19.00, event 19.30-20.30)
Where: our shop (SK11 6UT)
Learn what we can and can’t recycle in Cheshire East – Lisa Collas from Ansa is joining us once more.
Lisa will run through the dos and don’ts of recycling in Cheshire East. There will be lots of opportunities to ask questions
Kate Ellis from the One Project will also tell us the latest about Terracycle schemes and how we can recycle more.
Join us from 19.00, for a 19.30 start
Sign up here
Wellness Day
Sunday 26th March (10-2)
Join us for a day of relaxation and inspiration. We will be showcasing some of Macclesfield’s fantastic local wellness professionals.
This is an ideal opportunity to join other like-minded people to experience a more holistic approach to health and wellbeing
Macclesfield Repair Café
Monthly repair café
Saturday 11th March (10-2)
Where: Macclesfield Community Hall, Duke Street car park, SK11 6UR
A repair café is where people gather to work on repairing household objects like bicycles, clothing, electronics and mechanical devices.
The idea is to promote using pre-existing items rather than buying a new one, which would impact the environment.
Even if you don’t have a repair, please pop in for tea, cake and a chat!
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
5 local traders bring you a fine choice of vintage fashion and craft to feast your eyes on.
Emerging from cancer through clay
23rd – 25th February
A beautiful exhibition, created by people living with cancer.
23rd (10-7)
24th (10-4)
25th (10-4)
Excuse me, Who are you?
A painting exhibition by Ava Reid
3rd – 5th March
We are very excited to be hosting Ava’s exhibition
Becca Smith Exhibition – Scima
17th – 19th February (10-4)
Talented local artist Becca Smith returns to Scoop and Scales with her second solo exhibition.
Macclesfield Repair Café
Monthly repair café
Saturday 11th February (10-2)
Where: Macclesfield Community Hall, Duke Street car park, SK11 6UR
PLUS block printing with XR
A repair café is where people gather to work on repairing household objects like bicycles, clothing, electronics and mechanical devices.
The idea is to promote using pre-existing items rather than buying a new one, which would impact the environment.
Even if you don’t have a repair, please pop in for tea, cake and a chat!
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
Pinc College – Valentine’s shop
Tuesday 14th February (12-5)
The students from Project Inc college will open their shop, selling a range of cards and gifts for Valentine’s Day
Litter Pick
Friday 3rd February (12-1)
Starting from our shop (SK11 6UT)
All equipment provided – please bring a pair of gloves.
Join Matt for an hour of litter picking around the town centre.
Litter Pick
Sat 28th January (9 – 9.45)
Starting from Bollington Borrowers Cabin (80 Wellington Road, SK10 5HT)
All equipment provided – please bring a pair of gloves.
Join Matt for a quick pick around Bolly
Litter Pick
Sat 21st January (10.30-11.30)
Starting from our shop (SK11 6UT)
All equipment provided – please bring a pair of gloves.
Join Matt for an hour of litter picking around the town centre.
Macclesfield Repair Café
Monthly repair café
Saturday 14th January (10-2)
Where: Macclesfield Community Hall, Duke Street car park, SK11 6UR
A repair café is where people gather to work on repairing household objects like bicycles, clothing, electronics and mechanical devices.
The idea is to promote using pre-existing items rather than buying a new one, which would impact the environment.
Even if you don’t have a repair, please pop in for tea, cake and a chat!
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
Christmas Craft
Tuesday 20th December (10-1)
Where: In the exhibition space at Scoop and Scales.
Come and make some reindeer food, Christmas bunting and other crafts.
Drop in at any time between 10 and 1
Apple pressing
Sunday 11th December (9-3)
Where: Scoop and Scales
Bring your apples down and turn them into fresh apple juice! If you know anyone who doesn’t use all the apples off their tree, then please save some up for us and drop them in the week before / on the day. Bring your own bottle for refill.
Open to all (even if you don’t have any apples to bring!)
Scoop and Scales Christmas Fair
Saturday 17th December (10-4)
Sunday 18th December (10-3)
Where: In the exhibition space at Scoop and Scales.
Saturday:
Adam Francis Illustrator
Claire Gorton Ceramics
Sarah Whitaker
Z in the attic
AmeliArt
Sunday:
Adam Francis Illustrator
Holistic Earth
Claire Gorton Ceramics
Dot and Dash by Helen
Lazy Bird
Macclesfield Repair Café
Monthly repair café
Saturday 10th December (10-2)
Where: Macclesfield Community Hall, Duke Street car park, SK11 6UR
A repair café is where people gather to work on repairing household objects like bicycles, clothing, electronics and mechanical devices.
The idea is to promote using pre-existing items rather than buying a new one, which would impact the environment.
Even if you don’t have a repair, please pop in for tea, cake and a chat!
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
YULETIDE ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR
Saturday 10th December (10-4)
Where: In the exhibition space at Scoop and Scales.
Lino and screen prints, ceramics, handmade ornaments, cards, gifts and much more. Affordable, unusual, unique and all made in Macc.
An exhibition of paintings
by local artist Benmo
1st – 3rd December
Thurs 1st (10-8)
Fri 2nd (10-4)
Sat 3rd (10-4)
Where: at Scoop and Scales exhibition space (next to the shop)
Benmo is a talented local artist who lives in Bollington. We are excited to host his first exhibition. Paintings are available to view and for purchase.
Pinc shop and exhibition
Wednesday 14th December (2.30 – 6)
Pinc College provides art, digital art and complementary studies for neurodivergent young people, focusing on creative study programme pathways for 16-25 year olds. They operate one of their campuses in the Old Sunday School.
Come and see what their students have created so far this year and grab some Christmas gifts.
Food for All
Thursday 8th December (5-8pm)
Where: In the events space at Scoop and Scales
Organisations across Macc will come together to provide a free hot meal to anyone who comes along. Please share this event far and wide.
XR open evening social
Saturday 3rd December (5-7pm)
Drop in and find out what your local branch of Extinction Rebellion has planned! Suitable for the whole family.
Health and Wellness Day
Sunday 27th November (10-2)
Where: at Scoop and Scales exhibition space (next to the shop)
Join us in The Welcome Space on Sunday as we host our first Health & Wellness Day. Here at Scoop we understand that living sustainable means taking the time to look at all aspects of our lives including our health. So we are delighted to be able to welcome some of Macclesfields amazing health professionals to share what they do with you all.
Macclesfield Repair Café
Monthly repair café
Saturday 8th October (10-2)
Where: Macclesfield Community Hall, Duke Street car park, SK11 6UR
A repair café is where people gather to work on repairing household objects like bicycles, clothing, electronics and mechanical devices.
The idea is to promote using pre-existing items rather than buying a new one, which would impact the environment.
Even if you don’t have a repair, please pop in for tea, cake and a chat!
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
