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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:

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 Imran Rashid

 

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.

What's On

Longford and Firswood Strollers (LAFS) Health Walks

Here are the details for the Longford and Firswood Strollers (LAFS) Health Walks for Spring Summer 2012

THURSDAY AFTERNOON GROUP WILL MEET AT THE QUADRANT FIRSWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE ENTRANCE GATE ON THE SECOND THURSDAY IN EACH MONTH AT 2PM FOR A CIRCULAR WALK
Walk dates: -
12th April
10th May
14th June
12th July
9th August
13th September 2012
Refreshments will be provided in the Community Centre at the end of the walk

SUNDAY MORNING GROUP WILL MEET AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE GATE ON EDGE LANE (AT THE JUNCTION WITH CROMWELL RD) ON THE LAST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 10.30 AM.
Walk dates: -
27th May
24th June
29th July
26th August
30th September (NB No walk on last Sunday in April due to Greater Manchester Marathon)
Refreshments will be provided in the Trafford Athletics Stadium within the park at the end of the walk.

Join Friends of Longford Park volunteers in a gentle stroll around the main paths in Longford Park Stretford. Enjoy the fresh air, company and beautiful surroundings of Trafford’s largest park.

Walking can make a difference. It can be fun, a chance to talk and can help keep you fit. Research has shown that walking in green surroundings can promote a drop in blood pressure and reduce feelings of stress. The walks are especially suitable for people who do not take regular exercise and who might feel unable to access their local green space.
Walks last about 1 hour and are suitable for all abilities. Everyone can walk at their own pace. Wear suitable flat shoes.

Walks provided in partnership with Trafford Borough Council as part of the British Heart Foundation Walking Your Way To Health Initiative.
For further details contact Sport Trafford on 0161 912 3140 or Jean on 0161 865 6030

Rylands Kitchen Garden - Monday 2-4pm Sunday 1-3pm

We Need Your Help!

Every Monday 2pm - 4pm

Our kitchen garden has started and some vegetables, herbs and fruit are planted. But there are lots of jobs we need help with; watering, digging out unwanted old roots, mulching, weeding, sowing vegetables, tending fruit, setting up composting and brewing up! - to mention but a few!

Drop in anytime and speak to a Steering Group member.
Entry is through the black gate in the long brick wall.
For more information contact Margaret on 865 6064 or Adrian on 0161 374 5542
Or visit our websites; http://rylandskg.org.uk OR http://folp.org.uk
Or you can email us at info@folp.org.uk

Wheels for All -Trafford Wheelers - Longford Athletics Track

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!

Contact Helen 07871 621778 or Paul 07717 832498

Aiming High is funding Wheels for All cycling activities in Trafford.
Starting in July, activities will be taking place over the summer and on into Autumn and Winter.
Come and join in the fun at Longford Athletics Track and we can even bring the cycles to you at your centre or event.
Call Hermine Briffa on 0770 4167085 or email cyclingproject@googlemail.com.

Aiming High funded Cycling Sessions for disabled children with their families, friends and carers - from 9th July at Longford Athletics Track, or in the park if the track is already booked!
Fridays 12-5pm (following on from the Trafford Wheelers)
Sundays 1-3pm
Mondays 1-5pm
Wednesdays 3-6pm