The Christmas weekend is almost upon us once again and because there’s so many events on in Salford we’ve had to extend Top 5 things to do to a Top 8.
As always, if you’ve got an event for next week’s listings, email newsdesk@salfordonline.com.
Charity Music Night – Friday 18 December – 7pm – Late
Call into the Old Pint Pot on the Crescent Salford for what promises to be a stunner of a night with live music from The Things, Benefit State, Chris Flynn, The Ascension, poetry by Salford’s own Jimmy Twamley, raffles, prizes and all for good causes in Salford what more could you ask for?
Admission £5
Sleeping Beauty – Saturday 19 December – Doors open 1.30pm for Matinee performances | 6.30pm for Evening performances
Support your local theatre with a visit to the Salford Arts Theatre, Kemsing Walk, Liverpool Street and watch the classic pantomime, Sleeping Beauty.
This years extravaganza will see the princess prick her finger and fall in to a 100 year slumber to become The Sleeping Beauty. Come along to boo and hiss at the evil fairy godmothers she tries to thwart the handsome prince.
Thrills, spills and map cap characters complete the story of ‘Sleeping Beauty’
£8 Full, £7 Concession, £6 Child, £25 Family (2 adults & 2 Children).
Eccles Teenage Market- Saturday 19 December – 10am to 4pm
Popular market in Eccles Precinct where young people make and sell their wares, Includes cakes, gifts, jewellery, food and drink.
If you are a young person and would like to take part, please contact Liz at ecclesscmarketing@gmail.com
Magical Christmas Gardens – Saturday 19 December – 10am to 12pm
Somewhere in the Clifton Country park there’s a magical miniature garden just waiting for you to make! Come and join the Ranger in the search for natural materials and then create your own tiny little garden which the elves would love to live in.
Please dress warmly.
Contact the Ranger Team on 0161 793 4219 or email rangers@salford.gov.uk.
£5 per child
Clifton Country Park, Clifton House Road, Swinton, Salford M27 6NG
Winton Park Santa Run- Saturday 19 December – 11am to 12pm
This a wonderful excuse to put on that Santa outfit and jingle, jangle and jog around this ward winning park, one hour of Santa madness suited to everybody who love Santa!
Pathways are uneven. Dress as the big man! or Mrs Santa if you prefer!
For more details of how to take part in this silly seasonal event contact Monica Scully on 07570963131 or e mail friendsofwintonpark@hotmail.co.uk
Winton Park, Sutherland Street, Winton, Salford M30 8BR
Christmas Wreath Making at Ordsall Hall – Sunday 20 December 2015 – 9.30am to 12.30pm
Come and make a festive wreath using all natural materials such as chillies, oranges and pine cones at Ordsall Hall, Salford.
Great to keep or as a gift.
All materials provided, suitable for ages 14+.
£20
Christmas Grotto at Ordsall Hall – Sunday 20 December 2015 – 1pm to 4pm
Come and meet Father Christmas in his grotto at Ordsall Hall, Salford and receive a gift!
£4 per child
Bike Ride around Clifton – Sunday 20 December 2015 – 10am to 12pm
A two hour ride around the local countryside, crossing the river from Clifton Country Park up to the Outwood Trail and back. Meet at the visitor centre. Suitable for adults or families with children over 12 years old. Booking essential, please call 0161 793 4219 or email rangers@salford.gov.uk.
