Stretford Christmas Light Switch On | Saturday 14th November
Stretford Town Centre is kicking off the festive season on Saturday 14th November with its Christmas lights switch-on and an afternoon and evening of festive fun.
Stretford Socials X Rooting for Stretford | Saturday 3rd May 11-3pm
The Stretford Socials are back this Saturday 3rd May 11-3pm, and this time, we’re Rooting for Stretford!
Rooting for Stretford is a big high-five to our town and all the brilliant things happening here. This Saturday we will be championing Stretford's future, celebrating the people, places and everyday moments that make it one-of-a-kind.
Highlights of the day include…
Rhubarb seed planting workshops in the Calm Connections unit, ready to be planted and nurtured in the Victoria Park polytunnel this Spring.
Sign up for exclusive tour of the King Street developments in the coming weeks for an exciting sneak-preview of the town centre’s future high street
A Crafts Corner in the Calm Connections unit, complete with root veggie pine cones, paints, felt and hands-on fun for all ages
Rhubarb Beers and Margaritas from Longford Tap and Bakehouse32
Rhubarb blondies, matcha, cakes and custard from SWIG, local trader Beattie’s Bakery, coffee shop Gigi’s and St Matthew’s Church
‘Stretford Beef’ jams and chutneys from local trader Urban Preserver
An Oxfam charity raffle and Springtime blooms stall from the team at Stretford in Bloom - they will also have Rhubarb for sale
Rhubarb scented candles from local homeware trader Debz de Lite
Cocktail inspired ice cream and sorbets from A Few Scoops ice cream
Opportunities to learn more about ‘Rooting For Stretford’ and ways to get involved in the Calm Connections unit in Stretford Mall.
Dwelling | Printmaking Display and Workshops| The Unofficial Stretford Museum | 20th-25th October
Discover Dwelling, a printmaking exhibition by local artist Martin, with free drop-in workshops on 21th and 23th October.
Words To Die By | Poetry Exhibition | The Unofficial Stretford Museum | 17th & 18th October
Words To Die By is a collection of those poems. It’s a record of still being here, still making things and finding meaning in the ordinary, even while living with a terminal diagnosis.