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SHIFT is a vibrant and interactive programme celebrating all things digital in Cheshire East. From exhibitions and workshops to talks and hands on making - SHIFT is full of inspiring and creative events for all ages and abilities. Whether you're a code loving kid, a techie novice or whizz, a family in search of something new or even a digital pro making the next award-winning app - our events offer something for all in surprising spaces across the region in 2017 and beyond.

"The SHIFT programme will demonstrate East Cheshire can become a leader in digital arts. There will be many opportunities for people of all ages to take part in activities with professional artists and designers. Along with colleagues from the Arts Council, I look forward to getting involved in a wide range of events over the next year." Ian Tabbron, Senior Relationship Manager, Arts Council England

“FACT is delighted to work in partnership to develop the SHIFT programme across Cheshire East. The programme promises to be bursting with innovative workshops and events, and will be an important step further in our mission to support creative production and digital education and engagement across the Northern Powerhouse." Jo Wright, Executive Director, FACT

“MadLab is excited to be involved in SHIFT, celebrating Digital and Creative Industries across Cheshire East, and contributing to the Maker Movement across the North. We look forward to supporting and developing relationships with artists, and introducing our Future Food and Biohacking workshops to the borough.” Rachael Turner, Director MadLab

21 Jun, 18
Partner Event
Weave Creative and Digital Careers Knowledge Bank

Thursday, 5:00 pm

A human library of Creative & Digital Industry Professionals available for young people to learn…

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21 Jun, 18
Partner Event
Makers’ Thursdays

Macclesfield Community ArtSpace

Thursday, 6:15 pm

Makers' Thursdays are a space to bring your projects and artworks or your ideas to…

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22 Jun, 18
Partner Event
LEGO Club

Disley Library

Friday, 3:30 pm

Weekly on Fridays 3.30-5.00pm. Free admission. Open to school age library members, accompanied by an…

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25 Jun, 18

Crewe: Beyond Ultimate Reality – Creative Digital Art

Crewe Library

Monday, 4:00 pm

Crewe: Beyond Ultimate Reality is an exciting digital project for young people in Crewe... A…

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26 Jun, 18
Partner Event
LEGO Club

Handforth Library

Tuesday, 4:00 pm

LEGO Club - 4.00pm - monthly on the last Tuesday of every month. Drop-in; no…

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27 Jun, 18
Partner Event
Staying safe in a digital world

Macclesfield Library

Wednesday, 10:00 am

Learn how to keep yourself safe online by completing a short Learn my Way course.…

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28 Jun, 18
Partner Event
Makers’ Thursdays

Macclesfield Community ArtSpace

Thursday, 6:15 pm

Makers' Thursdays are a space to bring your projects and artworks or your ideas to…

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29 Jun, 18
Partner Event
LEGO Club

Disley Library

Friday, 3:30 pm

Weekly on Fridays 3.30-5.00pm. Free admission. Open to school age library members, accompanied by an…

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30 Jun, 18
Partner Event
LEGO Club

Handforth Library

Saturday, 10:00 am

LEGO Club - 10.00-11.00am - monthly on the last Saturday of every month. Suitable for…

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02 Jul, 18

Crewe: Beyond Ultimate Reality – Creative Digital Art

Crewe Library

Monday, 4:00 pm

Crewe: Beyond Ultimate Reality is an exciting digital project for young people in Crewe... A…

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03 Jul, 18
Partner Event
LEGO Club

Bollington Library

Tuesday, 3:30 pm

First Tuesday of the month. Open to school age library members, accompanied by an adult…

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03 Jul, 18
Partner Event
LEGO Club

Crewe Library

Tuesday, 4:00 pm

First Tuesday of the month. Open to school age library members, accompanied by an adult.…

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05 Jul, 18
Partner Event
Makers’ Thursdays

Macclesfield Community ArtSpace

Thursday, 6:15 pm

Makers' Thursdays are a space to bring your projects and artworks or your ideas to…

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06 Jul, 18
Partner Event
LEGO Club

Disley Library

Friday, 3:30 pm

Weekly on Fridays 3.30-5.00pm. Free admission. Open to school age library members, accompanied by an…

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09 Jul, 18

Crewe: Beyond Ultimate Reality – Creative Digital Art

Crewe Library

Monday, 4:00 pm

Crewe: Beyond Ultimate Reality is an exciting digital project for young people in Crewe... A…

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12 Jul, 18
Partner Event
Makers’ Thursdays

Macclesfield Community ArtSpace

Thursday, 6:15 pm

Makers' Thursdays are a space to bring your projects and artworks or your ideas to…

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13 Jul, 18
Partner Event
LEGO Club

Disley Library

Friday, 3:30 pm

Weekly on Fridays 3.30-5.00pm. Free admission. Open to school age library members, accompanied by an…

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16 Jul, 18
Partner Event
LEGO Club

Wilmslow Library

Monday, 4:00 pm

LEGO Club - 4.00-5.00pm - monthly on third Monday of each month. Suitable for children…

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16 Jul, 18

Crewe: Beyond Ultimate Reality – Creative Digital Art

Crewe Library

Monday, 4:00 pm

Crewe: Beyond Ultimate Reality is an exciting digital project for young people in Crewe... A…

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19 Jul, 18
Partner Event
Makers’ Thursdays

Macclesfield Community ArtSpace

Thursday, 6:15 pm

Makers' Thursdays are a space to bring your projects and artworks or your ideas to…

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20 Jul, 18
Partner Event
LEGO Club

Disley Library

Friday, 3:30 pm

Weekly on Fridays 3.30-5.00pm. Free admission. Open to school age library members, accompanied by an…

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23 Jul, 18

Crewe: Beyond Ultimate Reality – Creative Digital Art

Crewe Library

Monday, 4:00 pm

Crewe: Beyond Ultimate Reality is an exciting digital project for young people in Crewe... A…

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26 Jul, 18
Partner Event
Staying safe in a digital world

Macclesfield Library

Thursday, 10:00 am

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26 Jul, 18
Partner Event
Makers’ Thursdays

Macclesfield Community ArtSpace

Thursday, 6:15 pm

Makers' Thursdays are a space to bring your projects and artworks or your ideas to…

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Pollution Explorers with Future Everything and IDST!

SHIFT is really excited to be working with Future Everything on two upcoming exciting projects. We are working with some of their Fault Lines artists
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25 May

Crewe: Beyond Ultimate Reality – Calling the artists of Crewe

→Wanted: Calling the artists of Crewe and Cheshire East: Are you interested in getting into digital art and new technologies? Artists are invited to
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09 May

TEDxMacclesfield event about ideas is a sell-out success

The inaugural TEDxMacclesfield was a spectacular sell-out success, showcasing speakers tackling some of humanity’s biggest questions with humour, optimism and insight. The eight short talks
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08 May

Crewe Beyond Ultimate Reality: Calling the youth of Crewe!

We are looking for a group of young people aged 12-17 to join us to create the future of Crewe together. We’ll meet in weekly
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03 May

COSMOS Ambassadors Programme: Open Call

Abandon Normal Devices (AND) and SHIFT are delighted to announce an exciting new opportunity for residents of Cheshire East. COSMOS is a flagship international art-science
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