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Edwardian Bungalow Community Cafe Update
Update 7th May 2012: The conversion work for the Edwardian Bungalow to be turned into a Community Cafe has now been completed. This is a very welcome development and Trafford MBC will appoint a permanent operator to run the community cafe by June 2012.
If you would like to find out more then the Edwardian Bungalow Building will open both days this weekend (12-13th May) between 11am and 5pm for the sale of hot drinks and snacks.
More about the Edwardian Bungalow:
Good Progress
Front Elevation
Side Elevation
May Completion
The best way to preserve older buildings such as the Edwardian Bungalow is to put them back into productive use and this scheme will restore an attractive building in the Longford Park conservation area as well providing the local community with a cafe, community space and centrally located toilets.
The conversion of the building comprises replacing roof coverings, repairs to timbers, new windows and doors, re-pointing and general repairs plus the internal rearrangement of facilities to provide a new cafe with an associated toilet block which can be opened up separately. Externally, a new paved seating area is to be created for use by the cafe.
Renovation of the Formal Garden Shelters Update
Regular park users will know that the shelters in the formal gardens are in a very poor state of repair. The rear walls will have the plaster removed before being renovated to the bare brick - hopefully that will not prove so attractive to the graffiti artists! The proposed plan for the renovation of the shelters is that each roof will come off (as they are in a dangerous condition) and the art-deco facade preserved. The existing toilet block will also be enhanced to include this art-deco design. Let us know your thoughts on this.
Aims of the Friends of Longford Park:
Friends of Longford Park (Stretford, Manchester) are a group of local people who work with Trafford Council to improve and promote the park as a vibrant local facility for the whole community.
The Friends have held many successful events ranging from social nights, health walks, festivals, picnics, conservation days, carol singing, tree planting, music events, youth activity days and have helped in the creation of a wildlife garden.
To host more of these events we do need more volunteers. Please contact us if you can help out.
Find out more about our activities and how the community can develop and shape the future of Longford Park.
1933 Incorporation of Stretford
Borough Council and Fireworks!
Longford Park is the largest park in the borough of Trafford and is in need of significant investment. The Friends of Longford Park believe that the park remains an attractive place to visit, a vital community resource with a rich heritage that has the potential to be an excellent asset for Stretford and the whole of Trafford. The North West Film Archive have kindly provided a 1933 film that illustrates the important role Longford Park has played in the heritage of Stretford.
The Friends of Longford Park are keen to help develop a first class park with great historical significance and exciting green credentials. If you care about Longford Park or would just like to get involved with a worthwhile enjoyable community group then please contact us. If you have comments, suggestions or ideas regarding the future of Longford Park then please add your comments here.
Images of Longford Park:
Image Courtesy of Hannah Roberts
Image Courtesy of Jean Thompson
Please view our Longford Park Image Gallery .
If you have any pictures or film of Longford Park you would like to share with us then please contact us.
Wheels for All – Aiming High! at Longford Athletics Track – home of the Trafford Wheelers – cycling 9.30 -12 every Monday and Friday morning and also Sunday from 1pm-3pm! 
