Longford: A Manchester Love Story book talk | Saturday 14th March
We're excited to share our next community commission - Longford: A Manchester Love Story by Juliette Tomlinson.
The Stretford Socials are back and this time we're teaming up with The Big Draw Festival, the world’s largest celebration of drawing! Join us in Stretford town centre for a fun-filled, free event that showcases how drawing can boost confidence, spark creativity, and improve well-being, communication and engagement.
This year’s theme is ‘Drawing in Motion,’ and we’ll have a programme of free interactive workshops where you can get hands-on with pen, paint, or whatever medium sparks your creativity.
As always, we’ll showcase a fantastic lineup of local makers and bakers, including favourites like Urban Preserver and DLC Gifts. For the first time, Swig Coffee will be joining us, with their van stationed outside of the Chester Road entrance to fuel your creativity with delicious brews.
Get ready for a day filled with art, fun, and community!
DROP IN ACTIVITY
🧑🏼🎨🎨 Stop Motion Animation sessions with @lilythroughalens & @feelweirdstudios. 2 x 40 minute sessions from 2:00 - 2:40 and 3 - 3:40. Suitable for all ages.
📚 A very special book reading by local author Juliette Tomlinson from her new novel "Longford: A Manchester Love Story"
As always, the development team will be on hand for a chat or to answer any development queries you may have. Head to the community corner (outside the Little Green Sock) to speak with a member of the team.
We're excited to share our next community commission - Longford: A Manchester Love Story by Juliette Tomlinson.
The Unofficial Museum at 100 King Street is proud to present its very first community commission, The Stretford End: 1956–2026, an exhibition by Brian and Natasha, celebrating the deep-rooted connection between football and the Stretford community.
Join Stretford town centre and the National Football Museum for a day of FREE drop in workshops in 'The Unofficial Stretford Museum'.