Chinese New Year in Biddulph – Feb 2026

In January & February we helped to make Luna the Dragon as part of Biddulph’s Chinese New Year celebrations!

Luna was be a large-scale, multicoloured, light-up, moveable puppet dragon made of willow, tissue and fabrics. We invited Biddulph to drop-in workshops with lantern and puppet makers Dan and Rich to get involved.

What followed were celebrations on Saturday 14th February, 11am–2pm, outside Biddulph Town Hall, where the public got to see Luna dance alongside musicians, dancers and other craft activities.

There were different drop-in workshops for children, young people, families and adults. People simply turned up and stayed for as long as they wished.

Past Dragon Making Workshops (all drop-in, free, no booking required):

• Monday 26th January:
  • 6:30pm–8:30pm – Biddulph Youth & Community Zone (Ages 9+)
• Tuesday 3rd February:
  • 10am–12pm – Biddulph Town Hall (Ages 50+)
  • 1pm–2:30pm – The Victoria Centre (Adults)
  • 3:30pm–7pm – Biddulph Town Hall (Everyone!)
• Monday 9th February:
  • 9am–11am – The Family Hub (Children & Parents/Carers)
  • 6:30pm–8:30pm – Biddulph Youth & Community Zone (Ages 9+)

For more information or any queries, please contact jess.murray@outsidearts.org.

Photos – Autin Dance