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Storytime at Broughton Library
Tuesday 8 January to Tuesday 17 December 2013
Stories, rhymes, crafts and play...

Storytime at Cadishead Library
Tuesday 8 January to Tuesday 17 December 2013
Stories, rhymes, crafts and play...

Storytime at Height Library
Tuesday 8 January to Tuesday 17 December 2013
Stories, rhymes, crafts and play...

Storytime at Pendleton Library
Tuesday 8 January to Tuesday 17 December 2013
Stories, rhymes, crafts and play...

Storytime at Walkden Library
Tuesday 8 January to Tuesday 17 December 2013
Stories, rhymes, crafts and play...

Storytime at Walkden Library
Tuesday 8 January to Tuesday 17 December 2013
Stories, rhymes, crafts and play...

Storytime at Winton Library
Tuesday 8 January to Tuesday 17 December 2013
Stories, rhymes, crafts and play...

Storytime at Winton Library
Tuesday 8 January to Tuesday 17 December 2013
Stories, rhymes, crafts and play...

Little Hulton Library
Wednesday 9 January to Wednesday 18 December 2013
Stories, rhymes, crafts and play...

Storytime at Lower Kersal Library
Wednesday 9 January to Wednesday 18 December 2013
Stories, rhymes, crafts and play...

Storytime at Broughton Library
Thursday 10 January to Thursday 19 December 2013
Stories, rhymes, crafts and play...

Storytime at Eccles Library
Thursday 10 January to Thursday 19 December 2013
Stories, rhymes, crafts and play...

Storytime at Swinton Library
Thursday 10 January to Thursday 19 December 2013
Stories, rhymes, crafts and play...

Storytime at Worsley Village Library
Thursday 10 January to Thursday 19 December 2013
Stories, rhymes, crafts and play...

Storytime at Irlam Library
Friday 11 January to Thursday 19 December 2013
Stories, rhymes, crafts and play...

Stay and Play session at Ordsall Library
Friday 11 January to Thursday 19 December 2013
Bring your baby or toddler to the library, look at the books and play with the toys...

Salford Dog Training and Flyball Club
Saturday 9 February to Sunday 15 December 2013
Enjoy these classes in the great outdoors with qualified dog trainer,
the classes are lots of fun for both yourself and your dog...

Journey, Narratives and Land Marking: A celebration of the Irwell Sculpture Trail
Saturday 23 February to Sunday 19 May 2013
This exhibition showcases the artistic work produced at re-launch events for the trail and pop-up arts projects, delivered by local artists and organisations and the All About Us project which has engaged young people and families in Ordsall in arts and digital technology activities...

Iraq: Photographs by Sean Smith
Saturday 9 March to Sunday 2 February 2014
Two new photographic displays at IWM North by award-winning British war photographer Sean Smith reveals the collision of two worlds where local civilians and military personnel were forced to co-exist...

Ten Plus Textiles @ Ordsall Hall: A New Exhibition
Sunday 10 March to Sunday 9 June 2013
This exhibition showcases new work created by North West textile artists; Ten Plus Textiles over the last year...

There's a rainbow in the road: Caroline Johnson
Saturday 23 March to Sunday 7 July 2013
This is Caroline's first solo show in a public gallery...

Yemeni Roots, Salford Lives
Monday 15 April to Saturday 1 June 2013
Yemeni Roots, Salford Lives is a Heritage Lottery funded project that has recorded the history of the Yemeni community in Eccles from 1950 to the present day...

Harold Riley: Salford 1947 to 2012
Saturday 4 May to Sunday 23 February 2014
Harold Riley has dedicated much of his career to capturing the everyday street life in Salford...

IWM North Horrible Histories Rotten Rationing Big Picture Show
Saturday 18 May to Tuesday 31 December 2013
Daily at 11...

Kingfisher Kids Clifton Country Park
Saturday 18 May 2013
Meet at the Visitor Centre...

Salford Art Club annual exhibition 2013
Saturday 18 May to Sunday 8 September 2013
A selection of the very best art work produced by members of Salford Art Club including portraits, landscapes and still life in a variety of media...

Royal Northern College of Music perform at The Lads Club
Saturday 18 May 2013
Bands from the RNCM perform Manchester music in the concert hall as part of The RNCM in the City 40th Anniversary...

Salford Lads Club - Bands from RNCM
Saturday 18 May 2013
Bands from the RNCM perform Manchester music in the concert hall as part of The RNCM in the City 40th Anniversary...

Craft Socials
Wednesday 22 May 2013
No booking required...

Xbox Fifa Competition at Grosvenor Casino
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Who will be crowned the February FIFA football champion?
Join us for a night of gaming madness as you compete to see who will be crowned the Fifa Champion...

The Ordsall Hall Craft Fair
Thursday 23 May 2013
No booking required...

WildflowerID - Clifton Country Park
Thursday 23 May 2013
Meet at the Visitor Centre...

Tiny Tots Ramblers - Clifton Country Park
Friday 24 May 2013
A walk for young children and their parents or carers...

Michael Jackson tribute night at Grosvenor Casino
Saturday 25 May 2013
Enjoy a 3 course meal, glass of bubbly, a free win £10 bet whilst enjoying all Michael Jackson’s greatest hits...

Swinton and District Amateur Photographic Society
Saturday 25 May to Sunday 8 September 2013
Members of Swinton and District Amateur Photographic Society have been busy since their last exhibition at Salford Museum and Art Gallery...

Salford Wake Park Launch
Sunday 26 May 2013
Meet the pro wakeboarders and watch for FREE as the British Wakeboard Team and other riders go head to head at the grand opening of the NEW Salford Wake Park at Salford Watersports Centre...

National Family Week Event
Tuesday 28 May 2013
No booking required...

Go Wild on the Meadows
Tuesday 28 May 2013
FREE family event...

Beautiful Butterflies - Blackleach Country Park
Wednesday 29 May 2013
Come along and learn about these wondrous creatures and then have a go at sweepnetting for them...

National Family Week Event
Wednesday 29 May 2013
Come and celebrate National Family Week with some crafts for all the family...

Salford Voluntary Rangers - Clifton Country Park
Thursday 30 May 2013
Meet at the Visitor Centre...

Make a wormery - Victoria Park
Thursday 30 May 2013
Make your very own wormery to see what these creatures get up to under the soil & then go worm hunting! Bring a large empty plastic pop bottle...

Make a wormery - Winton Park
Thursday 30 May 2013
Make your very own wormery to see what these creatures get up to under the soil & then go worm hunting! Bring a large empty plastic pop bottle...

Tiny Tots Ramblers - Clifton Country Park
Friday 31 May 2013
A walk for young children and their parents or carers...

Health Walk - Victoria Park
Friday 31 May 2013
Enjoy meeting people & exercising in the fresh air then come along to Victoria Park’s Health walk...

Victoria Park Summer Band Concerts
Sunday 2 June 2013
Come along and enjoy listening to live brass bands from Victoria Park’s bandstand...

Wedding Open Day
Sunday 2 June 2013
See how Worsley Park do weddings - the Worsley Suite will be set up and their Wedding Co-ordinator will be on hand to answer any questions you might have...

Worsley Green Village Fair
Sunday 2 June 2013
Traditional Village Fair with variety of stalls selling homemade jams, cakes, jewellery and beautiful craft and gift items...

Victoria Park Band Concert
Sunday 2 June 2013
A fabulous outdoor live band concert performed on a Victorian band stand with light refreshments served by Friends of Victoria Park...

Bridgewater Volunteers - Duke's Drive
Thursday 6 June 2013
Help to paint benches and clear the way for an orienteering course which will be installed shortly...

Salford Voluntary Rangers - Clifton Country Park
Thursday 6 June 2013
Meet at the Visitor Centre...

Tiny Tots Ramblers - Clifton Country Park
Friday 7 June 2013
A walk for young children and their parents or carers...

Conservation Morning - Worsley Woods
Saturday 8 June 2013
Come along help the ranger with practical tasks in the woods...

Salford Voluntary Rangers - Kersal Moor
Sunday 9 June 2013
Meet on Moor Lane, near the church...

Summer Time in Lower Broughton
Sunday 9 June 2013
Free family fun...

Circus Funtasia
Wednesday 12 June to Tuesday 16 July 2013
A magical Big Top filled with thrilling acrobats, clowns, magic and music! Enjoy a fun-packed dynamic family show which will delight and entertain every generation...

Pond Survey Training - Blackleach Country Park
Thursday 13 June 2013
This free training day is being offered in partnership with the Greater Manchester Ecology Unit...

Salford Voluntary Rangers - Clifton Country Park
Thursday 13 June 2013
Meet at the Visitor Centre...

Tiny Tots Ramblers - Clifton Country Park
Friday 14 June 2013
A walk for young children and their parents or carers...

Create at Salford Festival 2013
Saturday 15 June to Sunday 16 June 2013
The University of Salford are hosting a weekend of free performances, exciting exhibitions and interactive displays across MediaCityUK and The Quays...

Winton Festival
Saturday 15 June 2013
A great day out in an award-winning park...

Trail of Two Cities
Saturday 15 June 2013
A range of full length orienteering courses on offer in top quality terrain...

2013 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival Celebration
Sunday 16 June 2013
Catch over 30 Dragon Boat teams from communities, universities, businesses and charity fund raisers in action on the water, all competing for the winning trophy...

Creepy Crawly, what's their story?
Sunday 16 June to Sunday 29 September 2013
Explore the hall and the gardens from a bugs' point of view...

Salford Voluntary Rangers - Kersal Dale
Sunday 16 June 2013
Community clean-up...

Salford Voluntary Rangers - Kersal Dale
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Vegetation control...

North West Collaboration
Wednesday 19 June 2013
A unique event where musicians from University of Salford Brass Band and Royal Northern College Brass Band come together to perform individually and as an ensemble...

Salford Voluntary Rangers - Clifton Country Park
Thursday 20 June 2013
Meet at the Visitor Centre...

Tiny Tot Ramblers - Clifton Country Park
Friday 21 June 2013
A walk for young children and their parents or carers...

Robbie Williams Tribute Night
Friday 21 June 2013
Enjoy a three course meal and be entertained by the well known songs of Robbie Williams...

Roses and Castles Painting Workshop
Saturday 22 June 2013
Join local sign writer to learn how to paint in the traditional Roses & Castles style which you can often see adorning canal boats on the waterways...

Waterside Markets - Salford Quays
Saturday 22 June to Sunday 23 June 2013
Enjoy the fantastic setting of The Quays as you
bag yourself a bargain or shop for that special gift...

Barton Aqueduct Pocket Park Heritage Afternoon
Sunday 23 June 2013
An afternoon of fun activities including stone mason’s mark making and trail, pond dipping and bird box making (to go up on site at a later date)...

Wimbledon Fortnight
Monday 24 June to Sunday 7 July 2013
Head down to MediaCityUK and grab your spot to watch Wimbledon on the big screens...

Salford Voluntary Rangers
Thursday 27 June 2013
Meet at the Visitor Centre...

Tiny Tots Ramblers
Friday 28 June 2013
A walk for young children and their parents or carers...

Health Walk Victoria Park
Friday 28 June 2013
If you enjoy meeting people and exercising in the fresh air, come along to Victoria Park’s Health walk...

Wildflower Training
Saturday 29 June 2013
This free training day is being offered in partnership with the Greater Manchester Ecology Unit...

Wimbledon Weekender
Saturday 29 June to Sunday 30 June 2013
Get into the swing and catch some Wimbledon action on the big screen at MediaCityUK while being served a fantastic range of drinks and strawberries and cream from Dock Bar...

Great Manchester Cycle
Sunday 30 June 2013
A multi-distance urban bike ride taking place on completely closed roads, including a stretch of Manchester's busiest motorway - the iconic Mancunian Way...

Islington Mill July Season
Thursday 4 July to Sunday 21 July 2013
This Summer experience an ambitious mix of visual art and music to coincide with the Manchester International Festival...

Manchester International Festival
Thursday 4 July to Sunday 21 July 2013
The biannual international arts festival is back...

Wimbledon Weekender
Friday 5 July to Sunday 7 July 2013
More tennis action on the big screen, enjoy Tennis taster days and the Radio Manchester Garden Party...

Duke's Drive Activity Afternoon
Saturday 6 July 2013
Enjoy pond themed activities at this beautiful green space, including dragonfly and butterfly craft, pond dipping and pond creature orienteering...

Monton Village Summer Festival
Saturday 6 July 2013
All the fun of the festival comes to Monton, with music, fashion, entertainment and nearly 100 shops and stalls selling everything from food, jewellery and crafts to fashion and items for homes and gardens...

Victoria Park Band Concert
Sunday 7 July 2013
A fabulous outdoor live band concert performed on a Victorian band stand with light refreshments served by Friends of Victoria Park...

Party in the Park
Sunday 7 July 2013
A free faith community event run by local churches in Salford, Live music stage, dance performance, food and drink...

The Bloomin' Great Big Garden Party
Sunday 7 July 2013
A celebration of all things garden related!

Lots of fun hands-on activities for all ages and a chance to unwind and relax in Ordsall's beautiful gardens...

Family Fun Day and Aircraft Fly in - City Airport
Sunday 7 July 2013
See classic cars, emergency services, live music, aviation art, Flying School exhibits and new for this year, Go-Karting !!

Take the change to try your hand at flying on the day by taking a flight in a Helicopter, Aircraft of Microlight...

Party in the Park
Sunday 7 July 2013
Organised by World Harvest Bible Church - A fabulous afternoon of live music, food and family entertainment...

Summer in the City - Women's Euro fan-zone
Friday 12 July 2013
Watch England’s first game of the tournament, live on the big screen...

Summer in the City - BBC North Open Day
Friday 12 July 2013
The BBC throw open their doors at MediaCityUK...

Waterside Market - Salford Quays
Saturday 13 July to Sunday 14 July 2013
Enjoy the fantastic setting of The Quays as you
bag yourself a bargain or shop for that special gift...

Salford Choral Society Concert
Saturday 13 July 2013
Brahms - Ein deutsches Requiem...

Salford Choral Society - Ein Deutsches Requiem
Wednesday 17 July 2013
An opportunity to hear Brahm's choral masterpiece sung buy one of the leading choirs in the North West, conducted by Matthew Hamilton...

Wildflower Walk Blackleach Country Park
Thursday 18 July 2013
Join Blackleach volunteer, Derek Brooks and the ranger for an early evening stroll to look out for and learn about some of the 160 species of wildflowers we have growing in the park...

Great Manchester Swim
Saturday 20 July 2013
A unique one mile dock-to-dock urban swimming challenge...

Quays Festival - Water Fools by Ilotopie
Saturday 20 July 2013
Presented by Quays Culture

An extraordinary outdoor performance comes to the Quays for one night only...

Race for Life
Sunday 21 July 2013
Run around the spectacular quays or come along and cheer on the runners...

Ordsall Festival
Saturday 27 July 2013
This years festival focuses on a whole host of sports and games...

Bioblitz Blackleach Country Park
Sunday 28 July 2013
Join the rangers and wildlife experts as we survey every living thing at Blackleach...

Peel Park Pink Picnic
Sunday 28 July 2013
Fun packed family event in the heat of Peel Park includes super live performance from Father & Son, Bears Aloud and the Infinity Show Choir...

Victoria Park Band Concert
Sunday 4 August 2013
A fabulous outdoor live band concert performed on a Victorian band stand with light refreshments served by Friends of Victoria Park...

Waterside Market - Salford Quays
Saturday 10 August to Sunday 11 August 2013
Enjoy the fantastic setting of The Quays as you
bag yourself a bargain or shop for that special gift...

Summer in the City - World Athletics
Saturday 10 August to Sunday 11 August 2013
Enjoy all the momentous highlights from the World
Championships live on the big screen...

Dragonfly ID Training Blackleach Country Park
Saturday 17 August 2013
This free training day is being offered in partnership with the Greater Manchester Ecology Unit...

Salford Triathlon
Sunday 18 August 2013
The iconic Salford Triathlon is making its long-awaited comeback to the heartland of Salford Quays...

Summer in the City - Rugby League Challenge Cup Final
Friday 23 August 2013
Check out live fast action from Wembley on the big screen...

Victoria Park Band Concert
Sunday 1 September 2013
A fabulous outdoor live band concert performed on a Victorian band stand with light refreshments served by Friends of Victoria Park...

Victoria Park Christmas Concert
Sunday 22 December 2013
See fabulous outdoor live concert performed on the Victorian bandstand...

All events and details were correct at the time of publication, but please confirm with the venue or organisers before setting off.

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