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.
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.
Stretford Saints: Champions of England | The Unofficial Museum | Saturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd May 10 - 4pm
We're excited to share the final community commission taking over the Unofficial Stretford Museum - Stretford Saints: Champions of England by @samswaffield ⚾
The M60 and Stretford | The Unofficial Museum | 20th - 25th May 11-5pm
Next up in Stretford's Unofficial Museum we have an exhibition all about the M60, and how it impacts our local communities. At its heart, this exhibition invites people to pause and reconsider the urban spaces they usually move through without a second thought.