Worsley Village Summer Festival
Monday 14 July to Sunday 3 August 2008
Organised by Worsley Events Group
The highlight of Worsley's calendar is the annual village festival - three weeks of community events and activities to make the summer go with a swing.
For tickets and information for all events, please contact Karen Garrido on 0161 794 1574. Tickets can be bought in person from Worsley Library on Fridays between 10.00am - 1.00pm.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Event Listings
Monday 14 July
Worsley Village Townswomen’s Guild Summer Choir Concert
Worsley Court House, Barton Road
Time: 7.30pm
Price: £3.00 including refreshments
Monday 21 July
An Evening with Partylite
Worsley Court House, Barton Road
Lighting sets the mood; a fragrant aroma enhances it. Let Partylite inspire you with candles and fragrance for every occasion.
Time: 7.30pm
Price: free
Monday 21 & Tuesday 22 July
Cryptic Crossword Course with the experts Ian Macdonald & Ged Coeulle
The Oak Room, Worsley Court House, Barton Road
Come and found out the secrets to unlocking those cryptic clues!
Time: 7.30pm
Price: free
Tuesday 22 July
‘Let Us Entertain You’ with the Eccles Singers
Worsley Court House, Barton Road
Time: 7.30pm
Price: £10.00 including supper
Wednesday 23 July
Worsley Treasure Hunt
Meet at Worsley Court House, Barton Road
Join us to hunt down the treasures hidden in our neighbourhood. Suitable for families
Time: 6.30pm onwards
Price: £2.00 per team
Thursday 24 July
A Night at the Races
Worsley Court House, Barton Road
All the fun of the racetrack come along and have a flutter.
Price: £5.00
Saturday 26 July
Canal Bank Art Exhibition
Worsley Canal Bank Barton Rd
Organised with the N,orth West Federation of Art Societies
Stroll along the canal bank and enjoy work by local artists.
Time: from 10.00am-4.00pm
Price: free
Saturday 26 July
Race Night
Roe Green Cricket & Social Club, Roe Green
Chance to have a bet and a pint in style!
Time: 7.00pm
Price: Please call festival organiser for more details
Sunday 27 July
Worsley Village Summer Fair
Worsley Green and Canal Bank, Barton Road
Stroll along the canal bank or across The Green and browse a variety of stalls and sideshows and enjoy some delicious homemade refreshments.
Time: 10:00-4.30pm
Price: free
Monday 28 July
Healthy Hips and Hearts
Worsley Court House, Barton Road
Drop in for some gentle exercise, find out more about keeping your hips and heart healthy with instructors from Salford City Council and, make some new friends.
Times between 10.00-12.00 noon
Price: £2.00 including refreshments
Monday 29 July
Lesley Monroe ‘Mother’s War’
Worsley Court House, Barton Road
An honest and bitter sweet talk on the role and lives of Mothers during WWII with the author Lesley Monroe.
Time: 2.00pm
Price: £3.50 with refreshments
Monday 28 July
‘Mixed Doubles’ performed by Edgefold Players
Worsley Court House, Barton Road
Delightful romantic summer comedy
Time: 7.30pm
Price: £10.00 including cheese, pate and wine
Monday 28 July
Cryptic Crossword Course
Worsley Library, Barton Road
Fun and informative evening for crossword addicts with Ian Macdonald & Ged Coellee
Time: 7.30pm
Price free
Tuesday 29 July
Sail down the canal with a stop for lunch
Meet at The Humpback Bridge, Barton Road
Join us aboard for a gentle cruise along the Bridewater Canal to Higher Green,Astley for lunch at the Ross’s Arms .
Time: 11.00am return by 3.00pm
Price: adult £5.00 price does not include lunch
Tuesday 29 July
Chinese Delights
Worsley Court House, Barton Road,
Delicious Chinese treats to help celebrate the forthcoming Beijing Olympic Games.
Freshly prepared by The Tung Fong restaurant in Worsley
Time: 7.30pm
Price: £15.00
Wednesday 30 July
Charity Coffee Morning in aid of St Anne’s Hospice
Worsley Court House, Barton Road
Good chance to catch-up on local gossip and news with new friends and enjoy freshly made coffee and cake
Time: from 10:00am
Price: £1.50
Wednesday 30 July
Card Craft Workshop
Worsley Court House, Barton Road
Creative greeting card making, all materials supplied.
Time: 2.00-4.00pm
Price £4.00 adult child £2.00
Wednesday 30 July
The Village Summer Quiz Night
Worsley Court House, Barton Road
Get your team together (max 6 players per team) for a sizzlingly hot summer quiz night.
Time: 7.30pm
Price: £2.00 per team member
Thursday 31 July
Toddlers' Morning
Worsley Court House, Barton Road
Under 5s fun morning of activities.
Time 10.00-12.00 noon
Price: £3.00 including juice & a cake. Pre-booking essential, child must be accompanied by an adult
Thursday 31 July
Summer Festival Tea Dance
Worsley Court House, Barton Road
Dance in the delightful main hall at the Court House and enjoy a classic afternoon tea
Time: 2.00-4.00pm
Price: £5.00 including afternoon tea
Thursday 31 July
An evening with Clarins
Ladies, pamper yourself and pick-up some beauty tips from a Clarins trained beautician.
Time: 7.30pm
Price: £5.00 including cheese and wine
Thursday 31 July & Friday 1 August
Cryptic Crossword Course
Worsley Library, Barton Road
Join Ian & Ged for a fun and informative evening for crossword addicts
Time: 7.30pm
Price: free
Saturday 2 August & Sunday 3 August
A Boat Gathering
Worsley Canal Bank, Barton Rd
Largest annual gathering of colourful canal boats in Worsley, take an afternoon boat trip along the canal, a stroll amongst the festival stalls or join us for tea, sandwiches and cake at the Worsley Methodist Church, Barton Road Barton Rd Chapel.
Time: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Price: free
Saturday 2 August
Canal Boat Folk Evening
Worsley Canal Bank, Barton Road
Bring a picnic, deck chairs and enjoy a free outdoor folk concert on the canal bank with special guests ‘Stepping Stones’. Pies and pasties will be served - price £2.50
Time: 7.30pm
Price: free event
Sunday 3 August
Sunday Service on the Green
Time 2.00pm
Price: free followed by tea in the Worsley Methodist Church, Barton Road
