Festivals and Events, Outdoors and Nature

Coppice Gardening Group

Whether you are a keen gardener, or wondering if you may have green fingers, why not join this friendly gardening group? Meeting weekly at the library, no experience is necessary to join in, just a willingness to get involved.

The group tends to the grounds surrounding the library and are working on a project to transform the woodland next to the carpark. Current activities and projects include:

Lawn maintenance
Weeding and pruning
Mowing and edging
Woodland project
Wildflower meadow

There is always space for new faces. To ensure that someone can greet you on your first visit, please text 07354650571 or email coppicegardeninggroup@gmail.com to let them know you'll be joining.

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Two people holding small plant pots wearing gardening gloves

Photo: Gustavo Fring

Location: Coppice Library
Date: 11 September 2026 – 27 August 2027
Time: Multiple sessions — see below
Where held: In person only
Age range: Ages 18-100
Price: Free

Upcoming sessions

18 September 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
25 September 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
2 October 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
9 October 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
16 October 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Showing the next 5 of 50 sessions.

Family friendly
Toilets
Free Parking

Coppice Library

Coppice Avenue
Sale
M33 4WD

01619123560

coppice.library@trafford.gov.uk

Other events at Coppice Library

29 July 2026 – 31 March 2027

Families, Sale

Wednesday Rhymetime at Coppice Library

Sing, clap, wiggle and smile at Rhymetime! Join this fun and engaging session of songs, nursery rhymes, actions and movement for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups.

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9 September 2026 – 25 August 2027

Festivals and Events, Sale

Meditation Group

Join this gentle, relaxing meditation group on Wednesdays for a weekly guided session, focusing on promoting wellbeing through gentle relaxation techniques.

6 August 2026 – 25 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Sale

Thursday Beginners Knitting Group at Coppice Library

Stitch, chat and create at this Beginners’ Knitting Group! A friendly and supportive group for complete beginners to learn knitting, build confidence, improve wellbeing and make new friends.

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10 September 2026 – 26 August 2027

Festivals and Events, Sale

Knitting for the Absolute Beginner

Join this friendly group which is open to all knitters of all abilities but ideal for the absolute beginner. Come enjoy a warm drink and good company while practicing the mindful art of knitting.

Nearby venues

B For Butterfly Books

Sale's independent bookshop based at Brooklands tram stop stocks a range of adult and children's titles as well as hosting regular events.

The Northern Light Cinema Sale

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Waterside

Waterside is a thriving and vibrant destination for performance, culture and events in the heart of Sale in Trafford, Greater Manchester, comprising live theatre and event spaces, galleries, workshop studios, bar and coffee house.

Image of library entrance doors and foyer with etched signs showing cartoon character danger mouse and library name as well as that of Cosgrove Hall Film Archive.

Sale Library

A thriving community hub featuring books, computers, digital resources, free Wi-Fi, the Cosgrove Hall Films Archive and Trafford Local Studies and Archive Centre.

Nearby events

Exhibition space displaying artwork and models.

16 January 2026 – 31 January 2028

Arts and Culture, Sale

Cosgrove Hall Films Archive

Danger Mouse, Count Duckula, Chorlton and the Wheelies and friends have a forever home in a dedicated gallery within the newly refurbished Sale Library, Trafford.

Cup of coffee and chalk slate reading 'What's your story'.

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Festivals and Events, Sale

Monday Evening Readers' Group at Sale Library

Discover new stories, share your thoughts and unwind with fellow book lovers at Sale Library's Monday Evening Readers' Group.

A welcoming evening group for anyone who enjoys reading, offering the chance to discover new books, share opinions and connect with fellow readers.

Great books. Fresh perspectives. Friendly discussions!

17 August – 3 October

Arts and Culture, Sale

What Is Precious?

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Arts and Culture, Sale

ADORN

As part of the inaugural Manchester Jewellery Week, this exhibition brings together a collection of selected contemporary jewellers who create statement pieces of art jewellery, covering a range of disciplines, from precious metals to glass.