Summer is in the air and the sun is literally cracking the pavements as they say, and here is our choice for the top 5 attractions in Salford this weekend.
Monton Festival – Saturday 4 July – 11am – 5pm
This is the big event of the year in Monton when Monton Road is crammed with over 100 stalls selling, books, jewellery, food, toys, craftwork,live music, a funfair and loads more.
Also lots of new bars and traditiobnal pubs, and a great choice of food on offer.
Family Fancy Dress – Saturday 4 July – 3pm – 5pm
Call in at Eccles Town Hall me hearties for a pirate themed fancy dress party, if no costume just put on a striped jumper and join in the fun.
Attractions include a puppet show, childrens entertainment, food and drink, sadly no rum.
Anthony McCarthy Art Exhibition – Saturday 5 July -10am- 4pm
Visit the Salford Museum and Art Gallery Community Art Galleryfor a new exhibition by talented local artist, Anthony McCarthy who specialises in ink drawings which include many eccles pubs, some long gone.
Barton Air Show – Saturday 5 July – 10am – 5pm
Barton Airport will host the Manchester Airshow this year and it promises to be a cracking show, with air displays from 12pm, vintage vehicles, classic cars, a circus workshop, falconery displays, food, drink and plenty of fun for all the family,
Salford Red Devils – Sunday 5 July – 3pm – 5pm
This is a must win for the Salford Reds as they take on the Catalan Dragons in what promises to be a nailbiter of a game.
Admission is free so no excuses to get along to the AJ Bell Stadium and cheer on the Reds.
