Posted by rylands on July 15th, 2010 in Recent Events
Friends of Platt Fields and Blue Badge Guides invite you to Guided Walk Training Day Monday 19th July
10 – 12.30pm: Informal and fun session with experienced guide Kate Dibble, learning how to lead an interesting themed walk.
1-2pm: Practice delivering a guided tour of the park with our weekly health walkers.
2-3pm: Feedback and discussion
Please bring a packed lunch; drinks will be provided.
Contact Jean on mob: 079444 08697 or email: jean518@btinternet.com to reserve a place (maximum 20 people).
Venue: THE LAKESIDE CENTRE, PLATT FIELDS PARK
Find at more www.plattfields.org
Posted by rylands on July 13th, 2010 in Destination Parks Trafford, Recent Events
The three main Destination Parks events will be on:
Friday 23rd July from 6pm - 9pm in Longford Park
Friday 13th August from 6pm - 9pm in Stamford Park
Friday 20th August from 6pm - 9pm in Davyhulme Park
These events will include music, arts, sports and information … such as radio workshops, live performances, breakdancing, theatre, martial arts, skating skills, lazerquest, aerosol arts, pony rides, inflatable’s, information from connexions, friends of the earth …
If you would like to be involved with this event, we are looking for partners who may like to run activities, have a stall or come and help out for the evening. Please email hazel.okeefe@trafford.gov.uk or visit Trafford Council’s Destination Parks.
Update: This year’s event was sunny, enjoyable and very popular. Thanks to everyone that helped make this event a success.
Posted by rylands on July 3rd, 2010 in Recent Events
Posted by rylands on July 2nd, 2010 in Recent Events
Meet @ Stretford Public Hall or Outside Trafford College
If you’re interested in taking part in this event or for further details please contact Paul Beckett
Trafford Youth Offending Service
0161 911 8241
07734598095
Paul.beckett1@trafford.gov.uk
Posted by rylands on May 23rd, 2010 in Recent Events, Social Nights/Meetings
Our AGM is now Sunday 27th June, 2-00pm at the Longfords Suite in Longford Park Stadium.
Hopefully there will be a guest speaker/presentation, tea and biscuits and then a short AGM meeting.
Please come along and find out more.
More details coming Soon.
Posted by rylands on May 17th, 2010 in Recent Events
Posted by rylands on May 1st, 2010 in Recent Events
Support your Park!
The Friends of Longford Park are planning a celebration event to coincide with the opening of the Play Builder funded Play Facility at Longford Park.
The new play area will offer much appreciated improvements for children and young people aged 8-13 in the local area.
This is just the first stage of enhancements and we would really like to hear from young people about what other things they would like introduced in the next phase of improvements.
Location:
Beside the older children’s play area on the quadrant side adjacent to the golf course.
Activites:
Circus Skills
Football Skills
Bowls Sessions hosted by the Longford Bowling clubs
Plant swap stall
Kick Boxing Demos
Recycling Demos by Rubbish Revamped
Refreshments available to purchase
Music for all ages
Hope to see you there!!!
More details:-
Click on Image to see detailed play area layout
Event Update: A big thank you to all those that helped make the Playbuilder event such a success. Thanks in particular for Amanda and Bob for organizing this very enjoyable event.
Fire Engine
Circus Skills
Play Area Art
Soccer Skills
Posted by rylands on March 29th, 2010 in Recent Events, Social Nights/Meetings
The Cutback Ceilidh band will be back to play the Chorlton Irish Club on the 23rd April 8pm-11.30pm.
The Cutback Ceilidh band features the highly accomplished fiddler Tom Kitching.
Refreshments by way of a Jacobs Table - Bring buffet type food you like to put on the communal table and share. Friends of Longford Park will provide cutlery and napkins.
The Chorlton Irish Club address is 17 High Lane, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 9DJ
Tickets are £6 and are available from Bob on 286 6979.
Event Update: A big thank you to all those that helped make the previous Ceilidh Night such a success. Thanks to the excellent Cutback Ceilidh Band and also thanks to Bob and Amanda for organizing this very enjoyable event.
Posted by rylands on March 28th, 2010 in Recent Events
More details coming soon …
Posted by rylands on January 24th, 2010 in Recent Events
Posted by rylands on January 15th, 2010 in Recent Events
Our popular Quiz Night will include a fully licensed Bar, Raffle and excellent food available (including vegetarian option)
The Quiz night commences at 8pm 12th March at the Longfords Suite (adjacent to the Longford Park Athletics stadium).
The address is Ryebank Road, Chorlton Cum Hardy, MANCHESTER, M21 9TA
Tickets £7 each including supper (£2.50 admission only).
Advance tickets from Bob 286 6979
All proceeds raised will go towards hosting community events and making improvements to Longford Park
Posted by rylands on October 9th, 2009 in Recent Events, Social Nights/Meetings
Meet at 2.30pm on Sunday Dec 6th for Christmas Carols in the Longfords function room at Longford Park Stadium.
This year is extra special as the Stretford Brass Band will be playing
There will also be mince pies and mulled wine available for purchase
More details coming soon …
Posted by rylands on August 31st, 2009 in Recent Events
PICNIC IN THE PARK
SUNDAY 13th SEPTEMBER 2009
MUSIC FROM STRETFORD BRASS BAND
2PM UNTIL 4PM
IN THE ART DECO SHELTERS
ROSE GARDEN LONGFORD PARK
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PARK
Bring a picnic and enjoy it while being entertained to the mellow sounds of the band
Try bowls sessions hosted by the Longford Bowling clubs.
Children’s story telling sessions.
Plant swap stall. Bring a plant to swap with a neighbour.
Refreshments available to purchase
Posted by rylands on August 7th, 2009 in Destination Parks Trafford, Recent Events
Destination Parks is a program of events for young people over the holidays. There are many enjoyable events being held in Longford Park, Davyhulme Park, Stamford Park and Victoria Park. Some of the events being held at Longford Park include:-
| Date |
Activity |
Time |
Age |
| 10 July |
HAVIN’ A BLAST” Young people in Trafford present an Indie and rock music festival of local talent |
6-9pm |
All Ages |
| 11 July |
Sports coaching – Basketball, football etc. Come along and have a go |
7-9pm |
All Ages |
| 17 July |
Lacrosse for beginners. Ever played lacrosse?
Well now is your chance to play the fastest game on two feet! None contact games for mixed age groups will be played, so come and pick up a stick |
7-9pm |
All Ages |
| 18 July |
Dance and music with the Gorse Hill Studios –
Come and join in |
6-9pm |
10+ |
| 24 July |
Summer of Fun – family event –
for young people and all the FAMILY. Music, dance, pony rides, graffiti workshops, bouncy castle, face painters, arts and crafts, sports sessions |
4.30-8.30pm |
Family |
| 25 July |
Lacrosse for beginners. Ever played lacrosse?
Well now is your chance to play the fastest game on two feet! None contact games for mixed age groups will be played, so come and pick up a stick |
7-9pm |
All Ages |
| 31 July |
Dance and music with the Gorse Hill Studios –
Come and join in |
6-9pm |
10+ |
| 7 Aug |
Sports coaching – Basketball, football etc
Come along and have a go |
6-8pm |
All Ages |
| 8 Aug |
Dance and music with the Gorse Hill Studios –
Come and join in |
6-9pm |
10+ |
| 15 Aug |
Jamaica Day – A great day out in the park |
10am-5pm |
Family |
| 21 Aug |
TUSIT community group. Come and learn about
personal safety, kick boxing and Muay Thai (a form of thai boxing). Meet at pet’s corner |
6-8pm |
All Ages |
| 28 Aug |
Summer of Fun – family event –
for young people and all the FAMILY. Music, dance,pony rides, graffiti workshops, learn to MC, bouncy castle, face painters, arts and crafts. |
3.30-7.30pm |
All Ages |
| 29 Aug |
TUSIT community group. Come and learn about
personal safety, kick boxing and Muay Thai (a form of thai boxing). Meet at pet’s corner |
6-8pm |
All Ages |
All events are free and do not need to be booked in advance. Contact 0161 912 5579 for more details. For the full programme of events for all the parks please visit Trafford Council’s DestinationParks Events
Update: Images from a sunny and enjoyable ‘Summer of Fun’ event on the 24th July. Thanks to everyone that helped make this event a success.
Music
Graffiti Art
Sports
Pony Rides
Posted by rylands on August 6th, 2009 in Destination Parks Trafford, Recent Events
Posted by rylands on May 29th, 2009 in Recent Events, Social Nights/Meetings
A summer Evening with Pimms and Fruit Punch
Come along to find out about Longford Park’s history, Trafford Council’s response to the failed lottery bid and our plans for the future.
Friends of Longford Park
History of Longford Park
Please join us for mid summer drinks while learning about the fascinating history of Longford Park - with Kate Dibble Blue Badge TouristGuide.
The talk by Kate will be followed by a short Annual General Meeting(AGM).
Please come along if you are interested in the history of Longford Park or would like to know more about the Friends of Longford Park.
Tuesday 30th June 2009 7.30pm to 9.30pm at The Longfords Conference Suite,Trafford Athletic Stadium, Longford Park, Rye Bank Road, Manchester, M21 9TA.
Please contact us for more details.
Posted by rylands on March 28th, 2009 in Recent Events
Come along to find out about the clubs and organisations that meet in Longford Park.
• Music From Stretford Brass Band In The Art Deco Shelters
• Try bowls sessions hosted by the Longford Bowling clubs.
• Children’s story telling sessions.
• Plant swap stall. Bring a plant to swap with a neighbour.
• Refreshments available to purchase.
Event Update: Big thank you to all those that helped make the Open Day such a success. Please contact us if you could help sponsor the Friends of Longford Park to organise more of these community events
Open Day
Brass Band
Storyteller
Young Bowlers
Posted by rylands on March 27th, 2009 in Recent Events
Green up Longford Park Wildlife Garden between 2pm and 4pm
Come along and enjoy one of the many activities lined up for our Green Up Day.
The wildlife garden is located in the centre of the park near to the ornamental gardens and the Athletics Stadium.
Planned activities include:
• Pond Dipping with the Mersey Valley Wardens
• Apple Pressing with the Red Rose Forest
• Planting of Wild Flower Seeds
• Rubbish Revamped Workshop and Stall
• Bird and Bat Boxes activities with Trafford Council’s Parks Team
• Spring Clean/Litter Pick of the Wildlife Garden
• Plant Swap (We hope to have a plant expert available to identify any unusual plants brought along on the day)
•
Chainsaw Bench Carving and shaping the tree trunk with Tim Burgess
Event Update: Big thank you to all those that helped make our Green Up event such a success. Hundreds came along on a sunny afternoon to get involved and find out more. We were particularly pleased to see young people helping with the digging and planting in the wildlife garden.
Please contact us if you could help sponsor the Friends of Longford Park to organise more of these community events
Chainsaw
Young volunteers
Pond Dipping
Bird/Bat Boxes
Apple Press
Tadpoles
Digging/Planting
Plant Swap
Posted by rylands on November 22nd, 2008 in Recent Events
Seasonal Produce & Plant Sale
Home-made cream teas & refreshments
Q&A on growing your own
Tombola
Scarecrow Trail
Take a stroll around our allotments, find out about our community orchard project, experience our glorious summer and its bounty and enjoy a great family day out in National allotment week 2009.
Find us at:
Seymour Grove Allotments
Entrance on Warwick Court off Kings Road
2009 Greater Manchester Jamaica Day takes place 15th August 2009 10am-5pm at Longford Park,Stretford, Manchester M32 8PX.
