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03/06/2025

Thanks to everyone for joining us at Swinton Sounds!

Read about it here:

Several thousand residents turned out across Swinton over the weekend to celebrate the vibrant and diverse Swinton Sounds festival.

28/05/2025

Here’s a look back at an unforgettable day at the 2025 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival at Salford Quays! 🎥

From thrilling races to incredible performances – thank you to everyone who joined us.

📖 Read the full story using the link in our comments

28/05/2025

Fri 30 May - Sun 1 June, Swinton Sounds day-by-day breakdown! ➡️

Across three days this weekend, expect unforgettable moments, electric performances, and a community coming together to celebrate music, art, culture, and connection.

Friday Daytime – Community Zine Workshop at Swinton Square
Friday Evening – The Untold Orchestra at Swinton Grand Palais
Saturday Daytime – Music and Activities at Swinton Square
Saturday Evening – Live Music at Swinton Hop House & The Wobbly Stool
Sunday – Performances and Activities at Victoria Park

Remember, the entire weekend programme is FREE and suitable for all ages. Which day will you be heading to?

27/05/2025

The official Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 trophy is coming to Salford Quays this Friday (30 May).

Come down, grab a photo and be part of the build-up to this global sporting event 🏉

📅 Friday 30 May
📍 Lowry Plaza

Salford is proud to be a host city — and we can’t wait to welcome fans to the Salford Community Stadium in August! Grab your tickets using the link in our comments.

23/05/2025

Looking for something different to do this weekend? The UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival is taking over Salford Quays this Sunday!

Expect racing, culture and community spirit– all against the backdrop of the Quays. Bring your friends and family

📅 Sunday 25 May 2025
📍Salford Quays
🎟 Free entry, no tickets needed

20/05/2025

🌳 🎵 Swinton Sounds is back – and you’re invited!

Get ready for three jam-packed days of live music, pop-up performances, tasty street-food and hands-on family fun as Swinton Sounds returns from Friday 30 May to Sunday 1 June.

Who are you taking? Tag your family and friends on the event page 👉 https://orlo.uk/RKoK5

18/05/2025

🎲🌿 The Great Garden Game-a-thon is coming to RHS Bridgewater! 🌿🎲

Are you ready to level up your May Half Term fun? 🎉 There's something going on each day from 24 May - 1 June. Discover giant garden games, a meadow maze, the Veg Olympics, circus skills, board game bonanzas, and more! It's full-on family-friendly fun in the great outdoors for all ages! 🌞

What’s On:
🧩 Giant Games | All week
🌾 Meadow Maze | All week
🎪 Circus Skills | 27–28 May
🥕 Veg Olympics | 28 May – 1 June
🌱 Planting Activity | 29 May
🎲 Board Game Bonanza - play retro favourites and modern classics, with something for all ages, abilities and interests. | 30–31 May

🎟️ Entry Info:
✔️ Free for RHS Members & under 5s
👧 Ages 5–16 just £5

More info in link in comments.👇

17/05/2025

More than just a race, the Dragon Boat Festival brings together teams, communities and cultures from across Salford and beyond.

Expect energy on the water, family-friendly fun on land, and one of the most exciting events in the Salford calendar 🤪

📅 Join us on Sunday 25 May at Salford Quay
🎟 Free to attend

P.S. Have you spotted the dragon boat artwork on the digital boards around Salford? How amazing does it look! 👀🔥

17/05/2025

🌻 ❓ Did you know RHS Bridgewater turns four this weekend (18 May)? 🎂 Happy birthday!

🌻 £1 tickets all year round

As the UK’s largest gardening charity, the RHS is committed to sharing the joy of gardening with as many people as possible. People who receive a range of income support benefits, including Universal and Pension Credit, can visit RHS Garden Bridgewater for just £1 per visit all year round. You can book £1 tickets for yourself and up to five people coming with you. This can be a mixture of children and adults. Only one member of the party needs to be receiving benefits - you will need to present proof of your income support on arrival at the garden. 🎫

Link about £1 tickets in comment below. 🔗 👇