HEALTH WALKS SPRING/SUMMER 2013

Sunday 28th April
Sunday 26th May
Sunday 30th June
Sunday 28th July
Sunday 25th August
Sunday 29th September

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. 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 commence at 10.30 am at the main entrance gate on Edge Lane (at the Junction with Cromwell Rd.) Walks last about 1 hour and are suitable for all abilities. Everyone can walk at their own pace. Wear suitable flat shoes. Refreshments will be provided at the end of the walk at Trafford Athletics Stadium within the park.

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

Please note the Thursday Walks have now been cancelled due to low demand

Your all ability cycling community Fresh air, exercise and fun!

Come and join us at our friendly all ability cycling sessions in a social environment. Everyone is welcome. No need to book - just turn up and we’ll find a a suitable cycle to meet your needs. See you soon.

Trafford Wheelers at Longford Park Athletic Stadium
Ryebank Road, Stretford (Sat Nav M21 9LJ)
Session days and times
Monday: 9.30 – 12 noon
Thursday – SPECIAL RIDE OUT – PHONE TO BOOK
Friday: 9.30 – 12 noon
Sunday: 1.00 – 3.00 pm
For more information call Helen on: 07871 621778
e.mail: helenhines68@hotmail.co.uk
Visit the Website http://www.simply-cycling.org

Learn to sing! Join Longford Community Choir!

I’m here to help you to realize your ambition to sing well and above all enjoy yourself whilst you learn. All levels are welcome from beginner to advanced, and at any age!

Individual lessons in Pop Vocals, Classical Singing, Musical Theatre and early piano now also available at £15 per half hour. Exams from the London College of Music, Rockschool or just Sing for fun!!
Visit http://www.longfordchoir.org.uk or Contact me: - Janice Rendel Dip(LCM) on 0161 864 1996.

STARTING MONDAY 1ST APRIL 10am
Every Monday until 6th May
ALL FITNESS LEVELS SUPPORTED
Meet at the park’s new community café
contact Sammi – 07412711101
Supported by Friends of Longford Park
A TMBC REGISTERED EVENT

The Longford Park Centenary display will be going on show in the foyer at Sale Waterside, at the Tatton Road entrance to Sale Library, from Saturday 2 March to Saturday 30 March, no entrance free. The well-illustrated display covers the history of the Longford estate in Stretford before John Rylands took it over in 1855; the Hall and estate from 1855 under Rylands and his widow; and then the more recent history of both the Hall and Park. This later history is also covered by a new feature, a ring binder of people’s memories going back to the 1920’s, again with lots of pictures.

Through the black door in the wall past the pet’s corner, on the patch where the kitchen garden was in John Ryland’s day, there have been many changes over the last two years! A group of locals, part of Friends of Longford Park, are now growing local food.

Saturday 16th March is BIG DIG day nationally and we will be among numerous gardens in the North West and across the country who will be opening their doors and encouraging you to join us…..See www.bigdig.org.uk

The community allotment surrounds the bowling greens and there is a vegetable section, a herb patch as well as a developing small orchard and soft fruit section.

We have had exciting times, as we have seen the changes we have made and the support of those who have dropped in to help as volunteers or for our open days - even when the weather has been rather wet! We have had challenges too, this last year, thanks to the weather, as well as vandalism of the greenhouses, newly erected on site, even before we have been able to use them!

We are all learning, as we garden, and we look forward to a positive year ahead – with abundant crops….
BUT TO REALLY DEVELOP WE NEED MORE HELPERS
whether you can join us on a regular or occasional basis – you will be welcome.

Call in on BIG DIG afternoon between 2pm and 5 pm to help plant potatoes, sow salad seeds, get some information and of course have some refreshments.

If you can’t make it on 16th you can drop in any Sunday morning from 10am – 12pm or Monday afternoon from 2 – 4pm and from Easter we will also meet on Thursday evenings from 6 – 7.30pm.

For more information get in touch by email rylandskg@hotmail.co.uk or by phone 0161 865 6064

We are grateful to
The Co-operative for the establishment of fruit trees,
Manchester Airport for greenhouses.
Unicorn Grocery for some tools, seeds and general funding
Greater Manchester Police Property Fund for arches
Parkers for perennial flowers.
Local people and Trafford Council for their support.

Free entry to our Christmas Carols and Winter Songs event featuring the Open Voice Community Choir.

The event includes Christmas Carols, mince pies, mulled wine, community singing, jamaican punch and childrens activities and will be held at the Longfords Suite (adjacent to the Longford Park Athletics stadium).
The address for Longford Park Athletics Stadium is Ryebank Road, Chorlton Cum Hardy, MANCHESTER, M21 9TA.

The Quiz night and Hotpot Supper (including vegetarian option) commences at 7.30pm 9th November at the Longfords Suite (adjacent to the Longford Park Athletics stadium). The address is Ryebank Road, Chorlton Cum Hardy, MANCHESTER, M21 9TA.

Tickets £6 in advance or £7 on the door.

Advance tickets from Sonia 864 2414

All proceeds raised will go towards hosting community events and making improvements to Longford Park