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
The Friends of Longford Park Health Walks will continue to take place at 10.30am on the last Sunday of every month (more details here). Tea, Coffee and biscuits will be available at the end of the walk. Thanks to Jean and Janice for continuing to organize this popular event.
The October walk took place shortly after heavy rains had flooded parts of Longford Park. The Autumnal colours and the sudden appearance of a lake in the south of the park made for an interesting experience!
Opportunities now exist for free training in being a Health Walk leader. Please contact us for more details.
The next Friends of Longford Park committee meeting is on Tuesday 8th December 7pm at Longfords conference room in Longford Park Stadium.
If you would like to find out more about the Friends of Longford Park then please come along!
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
The 2010 Longford Park Fair commences on Thursday 24th June and continues until Monday the 28th of June.
Morleys Fun Fair is situated on the Firswood end of Longford Park near the Rye bank road field and will be part of the festivities lined up for the 2010 Stretford Pageant this weekend.
Stretford Carnival and Fair has the following opening times:
Thursday 6pm-9.30pm
Friday 6pm-9.30pm
Saturday 1pm-9.30pm
Sunday 1pm-9.30pm
Monday 6pm-9.30pm
Find out more about Stretford Pageant
Stretford Pageant is an annual Rose Queen Carnival and takes place this year on the 27th June. The inaugural Stretford Pageant was staged in 1919. The tradition of the Rose Queen Festival derives from an earlier event organised by St Peter’s Church from 1909.
At this year’s Stretford Pageant there will be a procession of decorated floats through the streets of Stretford, collecting money for local charities and ending at Longford Park, where the Rose Queen is crowned. Various other entertainments are provided in the park on the day of the Stretford Pageant, such as a fun fair, many stalls and a car boot sale.
If you need more information on Stretford Pageant or can help out then please contact Victoria Mcleod on 0161 748 2300
To take part in the Stretford Pageant parade please report to Stretford High School(Greatstone Road, Stretford) where the parade will assembly from 11.30am. The theme this year will be Edwardian 1909 with prizes awarded for the best outfits. Judging commences at 12pm.
Stretford Pageant parade leaves Stretford High School at 1.30pm arriving at Longford Park at approximately 2.45pm. The Stretford Pageant parade travels from Stretford High School to Longford Park via Greatstone road, the Quadrant, Kings road and Edge Lane. Collections will be made for local charities so please come along and show your support!.
As well as the Stretford pageant parade and the crowning of the Rose Queen, a car boot sale commences at 8.30am and there are many other stalls, attractions as well as an excellent funfair.
Find out more about 100 years of Stretford Pageant
If you have any pictures of Stretford Pageant that you would like to contribute to our website then please email the pictures to photo@folp.org.uk
