Dance a Céilí
Free
The very definition of organised fun? Join our night of Ceili dancing, good food and drink along with a barrel of laughs!

Come on, you know you want to. Well, maybe you don’t want to but it will be fun, I promise.

The very definition of organised fun?


A brilliant 5-piece Irish band will be playing live traditional, Irish and modern folk music all night! Expect lively reels, jigs, and toe-tapping tunes to keep the dance floor busy. There’ll be plenty of Céilí dancing and a bar to keep you going throughout the night.


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
Free
Join our weekly cooking 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.



Event Series

EVENING GARDENING CLUB
Free
Come along every Tuesday evening to potter around in our community garden.

Come along every Tuesday evening to potter around in our community garden.

Anything gardening related - you name it, we probably do it.


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.


Make an Instrument
Free
Join Bruno in the workshop to make a racket.

We will be constructing a range of simple instruments with simple tools.

This is a fun exploratory 3D design session involving wood, metal and possibly ceramic processes.


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

Read out loud from your writing practice (max. 10min) – prose, poetry, essay, memoir and everything in between – to a group of closely listening fellow dabblers in writing. Discuss your work and methods in an informal, friendly, supportive environment.


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 STITCHING CIRCLE
Free
A JOURNALLING SEWING 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.


A yarn club guided by the cycles of the moon and seasons. Bring your knitting, crochet or sewing and a notebook to explore the gentle magic of crafting coupled with intention-setting. All levels welcome! Every other week at Altogether Otherwise.


INNOVATION IN SOUND
Free
An immersive end of year showcase delivered by dBs Institute Manchester third year students.

On Thursday 29th May, we're excited to launch the debut iteration of 'Innovation in Sound' for dBs Institute Manchester at Altogether Otherwise.


Punam Ramchurn, Artist Development Manager at Factory International says:

"I'm absolutely delighted to present the Innovation In Sound exhibition, showcasing the work of your 3rd year students at dBs Institute Manchester," says Punam. "This free exhibition is a celebration of bold, boundary-pushing creativity - where your students explore the innovative and experimental edges of sound and music, challenging themselves to work outside of their comfort zones and bring truly original ideas to life."

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Officially running from Thursday 29th May - Monday 9th June, Innovation in Sound is dBs Institute Manchester's inaugural end of year showcase, which sees final year undergraduate students exhibiting cutting-edge projects created for their 'Innovation in Sound' modules.

Introducing them to experimental techniques, genres and technologies, the module is a chance for our students to channel their composition and production skills into a project that really pushes them out of their comfort zones.

Every student interprets the brief differently and you can expect to experience innovative installations, immersive soundscapes and experimental displays.

This free launch exhibition is both a celebration of the achievements of our students and an exhibition showcasing how emerging technologies and music can come together to create unique experiences.


PLANT CO-OPERATIVE – Wildlife Gardening Club “Hoverfly Lagoons”
Free
Join us for our weekly Wildlife Gardening Club.

Learn how to make your own hoverfly lagoon to support these underappreciated pollinators and pest controllers.


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.

FLAT DAYS SOCIETY
Free
Celebrate the Spring Equinox with the return of our Surf Skate Crew. Bring a board if you have one, don’t worry if not. For all abilities.

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.

IN PRESENT COMPANY: YOGA CLUB
Free
In this weekly yoga club we'll be exploring all elements of Yoga from the physical practice & breath to meditation, philosophy & beyond.

In this weekly yoga club we'll be exploring all elements of Yoga from the physical practice & breath to meditation, philosophy & beyond.

All levels of experience are welcome.

Bring a mat & wear something comfy. Every week at Altogether Otherwise.

Hosted by Tam - @tamara.gwen


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.



INNOVATION IN SOUND
Free
An immersive end of year showcase delivered by dBs Institute Manchester third year students.

On Thursday 29th May, we're excited to launch the debut iteration of 'Innovation in Sound' for dBs Institute Manchester at Altogether Otherwise.


Punam Ramchurn, Artist Development Manager at Factory International says:

"I'm absolutely delighted to present the Innovation In Sound exhibition, showcasing the work of your 3rd year students at dBs Institute Manchester," says Punam. "This free exhibition is a celebration of bold, boundary-pushing creativity - where your students explore the innovative and experimental edges of sound and music, challenging themselves to work outside of their comfort zones and bring truly original ideas to life."

----

Officially running from Thursday 29th May - Monday 9th June, Innovation in Sound is dBs Institute Manchester's inaugural end of year showcase, which sees final year undergraduate students exhibiting cutting-edge projects created for their 'Innovation in Sound' modules.

Introducing them to experimental techniques, genres and technologies, the module is a chance for our students to channel their composition and production skills into a project that really pushes them out of their comfort zones.

Every student interprets the brief differently and you can expect to experience innovative installations, immersive soundscapes and experimental displays.

This free launch exhibition is both a celebration of the achievements of our students and an exhibition showcasing how emerging technologies and music can come together to create unique experiences.



INNOVATION IN SOUND
Free
An immersive end of year showcase delivered by dBs Institute Manchester third year students.

On Thursday 29th May, we're excited to launch the debut iteration of 'Innovation in Sound' for dBs Institute Manchester at Altogether Otherwise.


Punam Ramchurn, Artist Development Manager at Factory International says:

"I'm absolutely delighted to present the Innovation In Sound exhibition, showcasing the work of your 3rd year students at dBs Institute Manchester," says Punam. "This free exhibition is a celebration of bold, boundary-pushing creativity - where your students explore the innovative and experimental edges of sound and music, challenging themselves to work outside of their comfort zones and bring truly original ideas to life."

----

Officially running from Thursday 29th May - Monday 9th June, Innovation in Sound is dBs Institute Manchester's inaugural end of year showcase, which sees final year undergraduate students exhibiting cutting-edge projects created for their 'Innovation in Sound' modules.

Introducing them to experimental techniques, genres and technologies, the module is a chance for our students to channel their composition and production skills into a project that really pushes them out of their comfort zones.

Every student interprets the brief differently and you can expect to experience innovative installations, immersive soundscapes and experimental displays.

This free launch exhibition is both a celebration of the achievements of our students and an exhibition showcasing how emerging technologies and music can come together to create unique experiences.