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. 

Stretford Socials X Rooting for Stretford | Saturday 3rd May 11-3pm

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.

Stretford Mall by Nite | The Unofficial Museum | 6-12th April

06 April 2026

This exhibition looks back at Nite School's absolutely iconic era 2025 the mall - the nights that turned a closed down pawnbrokers into a dancefloor and injected new levels into Stretford’s nightlife. And that’s including the legendary Boots rave with Bicep.