Practical Truths includes the work of Jacob Cartwright & Nick Jordan, Jenna Collins, G. Leddington, Olivia Plender and Ben Rivers whose work is represented in film, sculpture and photography. The show explores issues around methods of documentation that attempt to grasp the dichotomy of the individual and the universal revealing various truths about human culture. The works in Practical Truths often use narratives that focus on individuals or communities that sit uncomfortably with the demands of conventional living and thereby convey a timeless sentiment that is neither defined within the present-day nor within a specific historic decade.

Louise Janvier’s Artienteering afternoon explores the visual acuity of curators, artists and the general public. The orienteering exercise will start at Castlefield Gallery and take place in the Castlefield area; Britain’s first Urban Heritage Park. Using GPS participants will work their way through the time capsule, where each individual will be monitored and assessed. Participants must answer a series of strategic questions and if successful may win the Trophy Cup for their shrewd comments and imaginative illustrations. The trail is suitable for the inquisitive and would be city planners. Sign up to participate.
BOOKING REQUIRED To book please call the gallery on 0161 832 8034 or email events@castlefieldgallery.co.uk with your contact details and number of places.

Inspired by their own sporting hobbies and exercise routines, Ellie Harrison & Adele Prince have created a network for artists to share these otherwise uncelebrated achievements. Over the last few years, Sports Day has held a number of events encouraging artists to take part in a variety of silly sports-related challenges, which will continue in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics. Desk Chair Parade invites you to bring your office chair to "compete" alongside office workers from local businesses and people from all over Manchester to freewheel en masse through the streets of Manchester. Sign up to participate.
BOOKING REQUIRED To book please call the gallery on 0161 832 8034 or email events@castlefieldgallery.co.uk with your contact details and number of places. www.sports-day.net

Come and help Castlefield Gallery celebrate its 25 years of exhibiting innovative contemporary art and supporting artists' development. In collaboration with you, the party-goers, we will attempt to set the record for the largest patchwork cake constructed on a sculptural platform.
Our 25th Anniversary Party will feature, Castlefield Gallery’s Cake in collaboration with you; live music by Mayming, DJ's-Ruth Allen, Rick Kendrick and Wondergupta, Mr Scruffs quality organic and fair trade teas, Chef Tarquin Maximus, Ms Coco LaVerne as the party compere and special Guest: Peter Saville.
The best amateur baker will be awarded a prize selected by Ms Coco LaVerne.
R.S.V.P. events@castlefieldgallery.co.uk or 0161 832 8034 – Please provide 1. your name, 2. contact details, 3. number of places and 4. whether you are bringing a cake with you? The best amateur baker will be awarded a prize selected by Ms Coco LaVerne.

More on Martin Hamblen: Using installation, intervention and time-based media Hamblen’s practice is democratic in its delivery and execution, reacting to, and embracing the layperson’s common criticism of contemporary art. Hamblen’s practice is a visual philosophy where actions speak louder than words and language is a red herring.