A Walk Through History: Zine Making Workshop | The Unofficial Stretford Museum | 11th July
We're excited to welcome you to a Photo Walk & Zine Making Workshop with Anne from No! Wahala Media at the Unofficial Stretford Museum.
Stretford town centre light switch on | Saturday 15th November
Get ready, Stretford! This year, we're making history with our very first town centre Christmas Light Switch-On event! Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 15th - from 2pm - 10pm, it's going to be a spectacular day packed with music, community fun, festive treats, and, of course, that magical moment when the lights turn on at 6pm sharp.
Read more about what's in store below:
We've teamed up with the fantastic team at Feel Weird Studios to curate an incredible day of entertainment. They're showcasing the amazing local talent right here in Stretford, featuring 12 local bands that live, work, and practice in our town!
The music starts at 2:00 PM and will keep the festive vibes going all the way until 10:00 PM, so come down and support your local scene!
Other going's on across the town:
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Creative Workshops: Expect the unexpected with Stretford Stride, forget the tinsel and think doodling and decorating traffic cones - Stretford style. FREE and open to all, just drop in! All materials provided.
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Festive Treats: Get a taste of Christmas with Stretford Canteen, who are planning to serve up some delicious mince pies!
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Warming Drinks: Rainy Heart will be running a full bar, offering a great selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including everyone's favourite festive tipple: mulled wine!
The Christmas Lights will be switched on at 6:00 PM by Leader of the Council, Tom Ross!
Gather with your friends, family, and neighbours to count down and watch Stretford town centre sparkle for the very first time this festive season.
Don't miss out on this landmark community event! Come down on Saturday, November 15th, to celebrate Stretford, support local businesses and artists, and kick off the Christmas season in style!
Paper Mache, Cabbages and Kingstreet | The Unofficial Stretford Museum | 25th-28th June
Discover a fascinating pop-up museum dedicated to the Bee Gees and Andy Gibb. "Paper Mache, Cabbages and Kingstreet" will be at The Unofficial Stretford Museum between 25th-28th June.
Makers Market Stretford | Sunday 3rd May, 11-4pm
The Makers Market returns to take over Stretford town centre on Sunday 3rd May, 11-4pm. Head over for a day filled with local traders, entertainment and community atmosphere.