By Isabel Dykins and Mani Gregson

Every Thursday, we compile a round-up of four fantastic events taking place in Macclesfield at the weekend. 

Here are some of our top picks for this weekend.

Don't forget, you can advertise your Macclesfield events for FREE on our Macclesfield What's On section.

Without further ado, here's the best events going on in Macc over the next few days...

Bioblitz

On Saturday a free family nature event will take place at Riverside Park. (Image - CC 2.0 Unchanged bit.ly/3NWxVGH © Copyright N Chadwick)

On Saturday morning, Bioblitz nature event will make its annual return to Riverside Park.

Pull on your boots, dig out your binoculars and head down to the park for a fun-filled day of butterfly walks, river dipping, environmental artwork and so much more!

You will be able to join experts in discovering birds, wildflowers, minibeasts and water life found throughout the park.

Turn up to Riverside Park Ranger Centre on Beech Lane at 10am-2pm on Saturday if you're interested.

You can find more about the four hour Tytherington event by clicking here.

Between Thorns Gig

Teenage five-piece Between Thorns are playing a homecoming show this Friday. (Image - Between Thorns)

Interested in rock/punk music? 

Head along to the Old Millstone on Friday for an unforgettable performance by Macclesfield's own five piece band, Between Thorns.

Entry is free, arrive from 8pm. The Waters Green pub on is the latest to host the young local band which have found streaming success in America.

Click here for more info and click here to listen to their latest single 'Nuisance'.

Macclesfield music venue and pub Old Mill Stone on 66 Waters Green. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

Concert For Peace for Refugees Welcome

Macclesfield good cause Refugees Welcome support all refugees in Macclesfield and beyond, including those from Ukraine. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

This Sunday, St Michael's Parish Church is hosting a concert to raise money for Refugees Welcome, a charity devoted to settling Ukrainian families fleeing from conflict.

For tickets only £3.30, the Market Place concert promises an entertaining evening, featuring performances from both local and international musicians. 

Local composer Taylor Giacoma is expected to premiere her latest musical composition entitled 'What will you say: A musical journey through Conflict, Peace and the Dilemma of war.' 

The concert also features the last gig of Dan McKinnon's UK tour, a Canadian singer songwriter who is looking forward to playing in our town centre's Anglican Church. 

Doors open at 3:15 and the concert commences at 3:30. 

All proceeds go towards funding for Refugees Welcome, and tickets and donations can be found here.

Pop-up Sushi Social Workshop

Sushi in Adlington anyone? (Image Adamsov Production from Pixabay bit.ly/3Qp5a7b)

This Saturday, local food instructor Cooking with Jinny is hosting an evening at Adlington Village Hall to help others discover the art and fun of sushi-making. 

Join Jinny and a small group of friends to enjoy a glass of wine and learn some new culinary skills. 

For an introductory rate of £58 per person, Jinny promises an evening of fun, relaxation and dining. 

The evening begins at 6:30-9:30 pm.

All are welcome, and tickets can be booked via Jinny's website.

And that is it! Have a fantastic weekend Macclesfield. If we missed any events, don't forget to submit them on our What's On Section.

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