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PLANT CO-OPERATIVE – WILDLIFE GARDENING SESSIONS “AIR BEE ‘n’ BEE”
Free
Air Bee 'n' Bee with the Buzz Club. Make your own bee hotel to help our native cavity nesting bees.

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

FOOD TASTES GOOD – GOING TO SEED
Free
Whilst the gardeners plant seed FOOD TASTES GOOD are eating seeds. Maybe tahini, maybe lemon poppy seed muffins. Pop along to find out.

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

GARDENWARE WITH ALL
Free
Make plant pots for our garden, and of course, for fun. Wheel thrown terracotta, slip trailing and fettling with Joe Hartley every Tuesday.

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

EVENING GARDENING CLUB – SHIELD BUGS
Free
Make a ceramic shield inspired by nature - a fresh take on our wall planters!

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

Jazz and Rum Night
A selection of Chairman's Reserve spiced cocktails and Jazz music. Read more about the event here.

PLANT CO-OPERATIVE – EXPLORING ALPINE REGIONS
Free
An introduction to creating an alpine garden. Sowing alpines from seed (& other methods of propagation).

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

WRITING AND WRITING CLUB
Free
Jot Bookshop writing and writing club

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

Join Swen from Jot Bookshop and Reading and Writing Club at the Writing and Writing Club for even more Writing!

Event Series

WOOD NOT WORK – BUGS AND BLOCKS
Free
Work with blocks (smaller than those pictured) to make bungalows for bugs. Led by Bruno and Ben from Altogether Otherwise.

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

The Final Fridays – The Shadow of the Past
Free
Does the resolute growth of plant life in the edgelands say more about the past of the city or the future?

A sign of things to come, or markings of past realms? Reckon with the will of the kingdom of Buddleia on the 28th of March with the Final Fridays.

Walking, drawing and investigating. Bring a raincoat and an open mind.
All drawing materials are provided.

Starting from Altogether Otherwise, Ending at The Angel Pub!

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

A FARMERS MARKET
Free
The Farmer’s Market at Sadler’s Yard curated by Where The Light Gets In, MUD and Altogether Otherwise here in the middle of Manchester.

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

As part of our sowing and growing season join us for A Farmers Market – the grand finale of the “Where The Light Gets In: A Play in the City” Manchester takeover!

Come along and enjoy, seasonal vegetables, baked goods, honey, free-range eggs, handmade crafts, fresh flowers, and more. There will be live cooking demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and live music throughout the day.

As always, families and pooches are welcome!


FOOD TASTES GOOD – EATS SHOOTS AND LEAVES
Free
Have a salad, have two salads, spring has sprung and its salad week.

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.