Two old duffers ... an Arts Festival .....and a walk across Chorlton's past .... today

 Now it is not too late to join Peter and I as we celebrate our new publication, “nothing to do in chorlton”*, and walk the book with us today.

Starting at the lych gate opposite Chorlton Green we will touch on the history of the meadows and Chorltonville, before exploring some dark stories in the old parish church yard, and then by degree take in some silly tales on the village green including the Narnia lamp post, the origins of the Horse and Jockey, finishing by Scotch Hill.

So, without giving too much away, you can join in the speculation of what happened to the missing skull in the graveyard, the reason for the popular practice of “lifting” at Easter, and a missing stream.

The walk will cost £5, and for all those that buy a copy, the book will act as a free ticket to the walk.

It starts at 2 pm on Sunday today and will last for an hour …… or maybe a bit more …. after all there is lots to be revealed.

And yes the walk is a piece of outrageous self promotion but is also another in that acclaimed and popular series of events where we bring the the past out for you to enjoy.

And is also part of this year's Chorlton Arts Festival which through May with heaps of events, covering all the arts from music, theatre, and art in a series of venues across Chorlton with many of the performances free.**

You couldn't ask for more.

Location; Chorlton Green at 2pm

Painting; me and Peter doing nothing on the village Green by the Narnia Lamp, 2021, Peter Topping 

*“nothing to do in chorlton” by Andrew Simpson & Peter Topping, is available from www.pubbooks.co.uk and Chorlton bookshop

**Chorlton Arts Festival; https://chorltonartsfestival.org/