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Levenshulme Festival Chair wins praise from Irish Prime Minister and international Press Award

This news item was posted on Friday 16th December 2011

Tony Hennigan the chair of the Levenshulme Festival, has won praise from an Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister), Enda Kenny and has won an international Press Award from the Ballina Salmon Festival in County Mayo in Ireland.

Santa ditches Reindeer's for ‘192 Bus Sleigh’ for Levenshulme Lights Switch on

This news item was posted on Saturday 10th December 2011

Levenshulme’s Father Christmas ditched his luxury Sleigh and decided to arrive in style on the iconic 192 Bus for the annual Levenshulme Lights Switch on and Christmas Street Party. More photos of the Christmas Lights 2011 Event here

South Manchester residents help put ‘Tash’ in South“Manc”tash”ster!

This news item was posted on Saturday 3rd December 2011

A whole host of residents from South Manchester, have helped put the ‘Tash’, into South“Manc”tash”ster, during the month of November. They all took part in the national ‘Movember’ campaign, for Prostate Cancer.

Levenshulme Lake Photograph wins Adult section of LoveLeve Photo comp

This news item was posted on Monday 21st November 2011

A photograph of Levenshulme's very own Fishing lake by Tom Mills has won this years Adult section of the 2011 Love Levenshulme Photo comp for the Levenshulme Festival.

Photograph of St Mary's Church wins Teen LoveLeve Competition

This news item was posted on Monday 21st November 2011

A Photograph by Aaron O'Connor has win the Teen Photo of the Year for the Love Levenshulme competition as part of this years Levenshulme Festival.

From Levenshulme's Palace to Royal Variety's first ever show in Manchester

This news item was posted on Wednesday 16th November 2011

Comedian Peter Kay, who first shot to fame at the Palace, Levenshulme in 1996 will create history by hosting the first ever Royal Variety Performance in Manchester on Monday 5th December.

United & City help bring Christmas Spirit to Levenshulme

This news item was posted on Friday 11th November 2011

Christmas Tree Lights Switch On: Friday 9th December on the Village Green at 5.30pm. Entertainment including Father Christmas from 4pm till 6pm

Festival President says Thank You

This news item was posted on Friday 11th November 2011

Could I just thank everybody involved in this years 13th Levenshulme Festival. The annual 17 day festival which ran from Friday 21 October until Sunday 6 November, has once more been a fantastic success.

Levenshulme Festival sets new records

This news item was posted on Monday 7th November 2011

This years’ 2011 Levenshulme Festival , has once again exceeded all expectations and has set a new attendance record with an estimated 14,000 visiting the village during the two week celebration.

Deputy Prime Minister Praises South Manchester Community Festival

This news item was posted on Friday 4th November 2011

MP Nick Clegg, the Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Democrats, met up with Lawrence Hennigan the President of the Levenshulme Festival at an event in South Manchester on Thursday 3rd November.

Levenshulme Fireworks Display breaks new records

This news item was posted on Wednesday 2nd November 2011

This years 2011 Levenshulme Festival Fireworks Display & Party in the Park broke a new attendance record this year. Over 6,000 people filled the award winning Cringle Fields Park in Levenshulme on Tuesday 1st November.

City Council 4 Day Halloween Feast in Levenshulme breaks new records

This news item was posted on Wednesday 2nd November 2011

Manchester City Council working in partnership with Levenshulme traders and the Parks department helped this years Levenshulme Festival arrange a four day feast of Halloween inspired events.

Festival goes Halloween Crazy

This news item was posted on Monday 31st October 2011

A host of Halloween Parties were staged from Saturday 29th October until Tuesday 1st November during this years Levenshulme Festival

Levenshulme Festival pays tribute to local GAA Coach

This news item was posted on Monday 31st October 2011

This year’s Levenshulme Festival staged a very special Irish night to pay tribute to Levenshulme Gaelic Football coach - Brenda Harkin.

Stone Roses photo helps Levenshulme Teacher raise £5,000 for Cancer Charity

This news item was posted on Sunday 30th October 2011

A Levenshulme Festival Art Auction for MacMillan Cancer support arranged by Darren Nicoll from Levenshulme raised a staggering £5,000 on Friday 28th October at the Klondyke Club

Award winning Irish Musicians bring a touch of the Emerald Isle to Street Market

This news item was posted on Friday 28th October 2011

The award winning Scally Brothers brought a touch of the Emerald Isle to the Levfest Street Market on Friday 28 October

Sun comes out for Levfest GAA Blitz

This news item was posted on Thursday 27th October 2011

The Sun came out to greet this years 2011 Levenshulme Festival under age GAA Blitz on Saturday 22 October.

Apple Day - A great Family event

This news item was posted on Tuesday 25th October 2011

North Levenshulme Community Group's Apple Day on Sunday 23rd October, went down a real treat

Levenshulme's got Talent hailed a massive success

This news item was posted on Monday 24th October 2011

'Levenshulme's Got Talent' which was the opening event of this years 2011 Levenshulme Festival was hailed a massive success by parents, competitors, organisers and judges.

Football Fans enjoy watching Historic Derby together at Levenshulme Festival

This news item was posted on Monday 24th October 2011

City and United fans in Levenshulme enjoyed watching this years historic Derby match together in a special live screening of the Premiership match as part of the festival's opening weekend celebrations.

Tommy Walsh & Declan Andrews win Derby Tickets

This news item was posted on Sunday 23rd October 2011

Tommy Walsh & Declan Andrews are pictured here at Old Trafford after winning tickets from Levfest to watch the historic Derby between Manchester United and Manchester City.

Stars fly in to help Launch this years Levenshulme Festival

This news item was posted on Saturday 22nd October 2011

Nikita Cassidy and James Keegan from Lord of the Dance were just two of the stars who turned up to help launch this years 2011 Levenshulme Festival.

City Council help Levfest stage four day Halloween Feast for 5,000

This news item was posted on Thursday 20th October 2011

Over 5,000 visitors are expected to flock to Levenshulme for its Halloween Feast, which starts on Saturday 29th October and runs until Tuesday 1st November.

Lord of the Dance star helps launch this years 2011 Levenshulme Festival

This news item was posted on Wednesday 19th October 2011

James Keegan one of the principal Irish Dancers with the World Famous Lord of the Dance will perform at the VIP launch of this years 2011 Levenshulme Festival

Levenshulme Street Market on Friday 28 October

This news item was posted on Monday 17th October 2011

The Festival has sponsored award winning Irish musicians Donal and Sean Scally to give it a carnival atmosphere. Bring the family and make a day of it.

Win a Free Pair of Derby Tickets for United v City

This news item was posted on Sunday 16th October 2011

A pair of tickets for the Premiership match of the season of Manchester United v Manchester City are up for grabs at this years Levenshulme Festival

Levenshulme Festival Stage UK’s only Bob Dylan Festival in South Manchester

This news item was posted on Thursday 13th October 2011

This years Levenshulme Festival is once again staging the UK’s only tribute weekend to Bob Dylan

Want to be a Radio DJ or write your own Radio Play?

This news item was posted on Thursday 13th October 2011

Free Radio workshops are available during LEVFEST at ALL FM radio the media partner of the Festival.

The Irish Post - the Voice of the Irish in Britain is back!!!

This news item was posted on Tuesday 11th October 2011

The biggest-selling paper serving the Irish community in Britain is delighted to be back in business following a short period off the shelves.

Levenshulme Festival stages Fund Raiser for GAA Coach

This news item was posted on Tuesday 11th October 2011

The Levenshulme Festival is staging a very special fund raising night to pay tribute to Levenshulme Gaelic Football coach - Brenda Harkin, on Saturday 29 October at St Mary’s Parish Centre, in Levenshulme.