The Levenshulme Community Festival 2006
Friday 20th October to Wednesday 1st November
Community Events
THURSDAY 19th October
Manchester International Academy
World Food Open Day.
Students present foods from their own countries.
11.30am-3pm
FREE All Welcome
FRIDAY 20th October
The Union Inn, Stockport Rd
From Mayo to Dublin in search of the Sam Maguire.
A documentary photo exhibition detailing Mayo’s Gaelic Football Team’s progress in the ALL Ireland Gaelic Football competition. The exhibition will chart the team’s progress from winning the Connaught championship in Castlebar to their performance against Kerry at Croake Park in Dublin, in the ALL Ireland Final.
Levenshulme Festival – a look back.
A photo exhibition looking back at last years Levenshulme Festival.
FREE
FRIDAY 20th October
Levenshulme Library
Life Long learning group.
Regular Friday Event for retired people. Spaces are limited.
2pm-4 pm
FREE
SATURDAY 21st October
Arcadia Sport Centre
Public roller skating
2pm-4pm
Families £1 each
In the event that the Arcadia is still closed THIS EVENT may have to be CANCELLED. Please Contact Paul beforehand: 0161 486 0460
Interested in Buying abroad?
Why not come and have an informal chat and a glass of Sangria at the Sanderson James, Levenshulme Branch on Thursday 26th October at 6pm
DVD Presentation from a Spanish Rep who lives in Spain to answer your questions about Mortgages, Health Issues and Jobs
SUNDAY 22nd October
Highfield Country Park
Family Bike Ride
Social and family bike ride to explore the Fallowfield Loop and its environs, organised by the Friends of the Fallowfield Loop. There will be a stop for refreshments/lunch. Under 16 year olds should be accompanied by an adult.
Meet at 11.15 am
at the Highfield Country Park entrance to the Loop.
FREE
Contact person: Sandy Broadhurst tel. 0161 432 0376
MONDAY 23rd October
St Mary’s Parish Hall
Irish Community Care
Enjoy a special afternoon of activities and refreshments with Irish Community Care
11am-3pm
FREE
MONDAY 23rd October
Levenshulme Library
"You are what you Eat"
Healthy Eating Afternoon
You have seen this type of thing on TV, so why not come along and see how you can incorporate healthy eating into your every day life'. A fun, free interactive session for all, young and old with local community dieticians in attendance. Supported by Manchester city council in partnership with central Manchester primary care.
2pm-4pm
FREE
TUESDAY 24th October
United Reform Church
Indoor Bowling
7.30pm
50p
WEDNESDAY 25th October
Levenshulme Library
The Bingo Club
Enjoy an afternoon of Bingo
2pm-4pm
FREE
THURSDAY 26th October
St Mary’s Parish Hall
Over 50’s Club
Enjoy an afternoon of music, Bingo and Quizzes with some light refreshments
12 noon-3pm
FREE
FRIDAY 27th October
Pool Arts Shed Gallery, Tonbridge Road Allotments
Exhibition "Green" Preview
An exhibition of art works by locally based artists in the SHED gallery
For more details email Alison on 07767356302
or email poolarts@gmail.com
6-8pm
FREE
SATURDAY 28th October
Pool Arts Shed Gallery, Tonbridge Road Allotments
Exhibition "Green"
An exhibition of art works by locally based artists in the SHED gallery
For more details email Alison on 07767356302
or email poolarts@gmail.com
10am-5pm
FREE
SUNDAY 29th October
Pool Arts Shed Gallery, Tonbridge Road Allotments
Exhibition "Green"
An exhibition of art works by locally based artists in the SHED gallery
For more details email Alison on 07767356302
or email poolarts@gmail.com
10am-5pm
FREE
SUNDAY 29th October
Arcadia Sports Centre
Arcadia Car Boot Sale
8am-1pm
£8 per pitch
Contact Paul on 0161 486 0460
In the event that the Arcadia is still closed THIS EVENT may have to be CANCELLED. Please Contact Paul beforehand: 0161 486 0460
SUNDAY 29th October
Klondyke Club
LevFest Car Boot Sale
Enjoy a Car Boot sale
10 am
To book a stall contact Lesley on: 224 4122
SUNDAY 29th October
St. Mary's Parish Centre, Elbow Street
East meets West
Family Fun Day
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of Irish Dancing, an Asian Food festival, Line Dancing, Henna Painting, Irish Music, Egyptian Dancing and not forgetting the bouncy castle! Come down and meet the presenters from BBC Radio MAnchester's INDUS programme.
12 noon - 5pm
FREE
SUNDAY 29th October
Highfield Country Park
Health Walk
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon stroll in Levenshulme’s little Green Oasis.
Meet at Highfield Park near entrance to Highfield Road.
1.30pm
FREE
Contact no: John 07717341028
SUNDAY 29th October
Rushford Park, Slade Lane Levenshulme
Junior Gaelic Football Tournament and Family Fun Day
Enjoy an afternoon of Gaelic Football and much more hosted by St Mary’s GAA
12 noon – 4pm
FREE
Contact Brenda on 0161 975 0733 for more details
TUESDAY 31st October
Halloween Highfield Country Park Night Walk
See the Bats and other creatures of the night in this special event for Halloween. How you're supposed to see bats when it's dark I have no idea. Bring your own night vision goggles maybe.
Meet at 6.30pm
FREE
TUESDAY 31st October
Levenshulme Library
Local history group
2pm-4pm
FREE Adm
WEDNESDAY 1st November
St Mary’s Parish Hall
Bingo
7.30pm
FREE Adm
WEDNESDAY 1st November
Cringle Fields Park
Levenshulme Festival Closing Party
Festival Closing Party with BBC Radio Manchester. Funfair, Fireworks Display, Live Samba Band, Theatre and Disco with James H.
4.30-9.30pm
Firework Display
7pm
This years closing party will be covered by BBC Radio Manchester’s drive time, so do not forget to come along and say hello live on the radio. Live entertainment comes from the Manchester School of Samba (www.msamba.org.uk), Refresh theatre company and 24rockfest DJ James H.
FREE Adm
For more information please contact Joyce at the festival office on 0161 257 2484 or email info@levenshulmefestival.co.uk