Join Trafford and the National tennis Association at Longford Park for an exhilarating day of tennis! The FREE Taster Sessions are a fantastic way for children aged 4-15 and Adults of all abilities to try tennis in a fun and supportive environment.
Click here for more information and booking details.
RYEBANK FIELDS CAMPAIGN
The Friends of Longford Park (FOLP) strongly oppose housing on Ryebank Fields, a key issue being the visual impact on the Park (which is a Conservation Area). FOLP has commissioned professional visualisations to illustrate this, click on link for more details.
RE-ENCHANTMENT Ecotherapy Writing in Nature Workshop
Coming shortly to the park – a chance to take part in a beautiful therapeutic writing session delivered by Patrick and Rowan. Click for more information.
Festival of Libraries
There will be some special events at the Rylands Library. For further information click on the link: Festival of Libraries announced for 4-8th June 2025 – Manchester City of Literature
Ultimate Bounce May Bank Holiday Weekend
Come and have some fun this weekend in Longford Park at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ultimate-bounce-longford-park-3rd-5th-may-2025-inflatable-fun-rides-tickets-1334928209209 The inflatables are aimed at 2-10 year olds but not exclusively.
Community Gardening Week:
Healing, Growing, and Connecting Through Nature
By Holly Dodd
Celebrate Community Gardening Week (March 31st to April 6th) by joining local gardening groups. It’s a chance to improve health, learn new skills, and connect with others. Whether you’re a beginner or expert, gardening fosters well-being, reduces loneliness, and creates beautiful shared spaces. Get involved and discover the joy of growing together!
Longford park Gardening Group Drop-in Session Friday, 4th April 10.30- 12.30
Community Gardening Week is taking place from 31st March to 6th April.
Fancy doing a bit of community gardening? Would you like to be part of a group and get to know people? Welcome to Longford Park Gardening Group’s drop-in session on Friday morning, 4th April from 10.30 to 12.30.
Click here to read more…
LONGFORD AND FIRSWOOD STROLLERS HEALTH WALKS 2025
Please click here for details and dates of all the Health Walks for 2025.
Simply Cycling are back!
Please click to see a list of all their sessions and prices.
Disc Golf Ice bowl 2025
Sign up is open for our fun, charity tournament – Manchester Disc Golf Ice Bowl 2025. We join a global network of Ice Bowl tournaments that raise cash for their local homeless charities.
Sunday 19 January, 2025.
Click here to read more.
St Matthew’s Christmas Tree Festival 2024
FOLP are once again taking part in the St Matthews Christmas Tree Festival.
Festival Opening times are as follows
Christmas Tree Festival in St Matthew’s Church Stretford on Friday 13th (3-8pm), Saturday 14th (10am-6pm) and Sunday 15th (12noon-4pm) December.
Well worth a look at all the brilliant trees.
Longford Park Community Christmas Tree
Feel free to add decorations to our beautiful Community Christmas Tree, situated on the other side of Pets’ Corner away from the cafe.
Great results for Longford Park!
We’re delighted to announce that North West in Bloom ‘It’s your Neighbourhood’ has awarded outstanding to Longford Park. Check out the results page by clicking here.
Tree Amigos are back!
Tree Amigos are selling trees from Monday 25th November.
Health Walk and Litter pick cancelled for Sunday 24th November
Both events have been cancelled this month due to the adverse weather conditions. Many of the paths in the park are already flooded.
Tiny Library
Longford park now has a tiny library fixed to the wall of Firswood Community Centre. Feel free to put any children’s or adults’ books in if you have any.
Ryebank Fields 2nd Consultation – deadline 1st November!!
Please respond to the Ryebank Fields Consultation – closing date 1st November!*
Click here for more information.
The Welly Walk in Longford Park
This charity event for Medical Detection Dogs is taking place on Sunday 27th October at 10.30am. all welcome. Click here to read more about it.
Longford Park Community Allotment Open Day
Come along on Sunday afternoon 29th September for coffee, cakes, plant sales, music, talks and more!
see flyer for all the details.
Ryebank Fields 2025 Calendar
Calendars are £7.50 each or 5 for £35. All profits will go to campaign costs (legal fees, surveys or publicity materials). Please consider purchasing a few extra to gift to others or to task yourself with selling them on for the campaign. Place orders ASAP, the print order closes 27.09.24. Please place your order by sending the number of calendars …
Reopening of tennis courts
Friends of Longford Park have been pressing Trafford Council for some time on reopening the tennis courts in the Park, which closed at the end of April. The work was originally scheduled to take two months but various delays – including the decision to replace the fencing on three sides, after the resurfacing has been done – mean that the …
Senior Community Engagement Officer required for Longford Park.
Click on the link below for details: https://apply.greater.jobs/trafford/Job/JobDetail?isPreview=Yes&jobid=279
Groundwork Summer Activities in Parks
Here are some great ideas to entertain children in Longford Park: https://www.groundwork.org.uk/about-groundwork/get-outdoors-with-groundwork-this-summer
Family Cycling Event
Come and have some cycling fun in Longford Park on Sunday 21st July. There’ll be a cycling parade at 11am, circus skills, ride a unicycle and loads more. Click to see more details.
Outdoor Theatre – The Unusual Adventures of Robin Hood
Calling all young adventurers! Are you ready to join the legendary Robin Hood on a quest filled with laughter, thrills, and a touch of mischief? Gather your friends and family and journey into the heart of Sherwood Forest for an unforgettable outdoor theatre experience!
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