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 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!
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.