Welcome back – your Prestwich Library reopens at Phoenix Centre
Prestwich Library is set to reopen in its temporary location at the Phoenix Centre, bringing back vital services to the local community.
Topics: Art, Culture, Entertainment
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Victoria Wood Exhibition – Happy Birthday Victoria!
The 19th May 2026 would have been Victoria Wood’s 73rd birthday, and 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of her passing. To celebrate the life and achievements of Bury’s most famous daughter, Bury Art Museum is adding to its major new exhibition devoted to the much-loved entertainer, which opened in April this year.
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Community invited to battle invasive plants in Bury
The Big Bury Balsam Bash is back for its second year, inviting local residents, families, and nature lovers to come together for a hands-on conservation effort throughout May half-term.
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Commemorating the sacrifice of local soldiers at Gallipoli
Everyone is welcome to come along and honour local soldiers during the Gallipoli Campaign in the First World War. The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers will commemorate the Gallipoli Campaign with a parade and service at Bury Parish Church on Sunday 26 April.
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New Victoria Wood exhibition now open to the public
A major exhibition about Victoria Wood opens to the public today (Tuesday 21 April) at Bury Art Museum.
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Free support with jobs, skills and health
Bury residents are being invited to a free event on Wednesday (21 April) to get support with employment, health and skills opportunities.
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Celebrating Victoria Wood at major Bury exhibition
Bury Art Museum will host a major exhibition about Victoria Wood to mark the tenth anniversary of her passing.
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Community groups benefit from Heaton Park concert funding for local good causes
Community groups across Prestwich are benefiting from a bumper £75,000 of funding awards secured by Bury Council to ensure community benefit from concert activity at Heaton Park
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It’s World Book Day – let’s Share a Million Stories
Come and join the reading revolution by taking part in World Book Day and pledge to Share a Million Stories.
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New collection of Reading Well for Children books in Bury’s libraries
The Reading Agency’s Reading Well for Children collection is now available in Bury’s four libraries.
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Happy Festival New Faces talent development programme launches
Could you be the next Victoria Wood, Danny Boyle or Guy Garvey? Then now’s your chance!
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Free help and information during Tinnitus Awareness Week
Residents are invited to receive free information and support about tinnitus from professionals working in local services.
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Meet Ruth Shedwick, author of Trembleath
Meet Ruth and listen to extracts from her recently published book Trembleath at Bury Library on Thursday 30 January at 7pm.
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Get happy! Bury secures prestigious Greater Manchester Town of Culture accolade
Bury, the home to icons such as Victoria Wood, Danny Boyle and Elbow - has been chosen as the first Greater Manchester Town of Culture.
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Christmas Craft and Chill at the library
Join us at our free seasonal ‘Christmas Craft and Chill’ sessions for adults to make a lantern light, Christmas tree or bottle light.
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New digital skills courses in libraries
Did you know that families who use the internet are more than £500 per year better off than families who do not?
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Blasts from the past – old Bury at the archives
Take a trip down memory lane in a series of Bury Cine Society films to be shown at Bury Library and Archives.
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Learn how to de-clutter with Art of Tidying
Overwhelmed by “stuff”? Want a step-by-step guide to clarity?
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Mayor put in the picture by members of mental health support group
Members of a local mental health support group put the Mayor of Bury in the picture when he visited their annual art exhibition.
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Mrs Swanson invites you to a Victorian cream tea!
You are invited to join us at our free Victorian themed Tea & Tales session at Ramsbottom Library on Thursday 17 October (4pm to 5.30pm).
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