WALK, LISTEN AND SEE SUNDAY MARCH 17TH 8.30-10.30AM MEETING POINT: GREENWAY, Entrance Campbell Road/Marlow Drive FREE, TICKETED Join nature ranger Dave Winnard and artist Not Quite Light for an early morning walk along the Greenway in Swinton. This will be a beautiful, sensory experience as Dave helps identify the birdsong around you, and the plants and tree along the trail. Not Quite Light will help you consider how to observe the world around you, and offer tips to help you […]

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN MUSIC AT HOME SUNDAY MARCH 17TH 11.30-1.30PM ARTS LET LOOSE The Unit 69-73 The Parade, Swinton M274BD FREE, TICKETED Ever wanted to make your own beats? Learn the basics of music production on this free workshop with Brighter Sound. Open to anyone aged 11-18 – whether you’re totally new to making music, or you want to learn new ways of producing and recording your own tunes. ● Develop your music skills and confidence ● Learn […]

LOCAL BOY MADE GREAT THE LEGACY OF TONY WARREN SUNDAY 17TH MARCH 2.00 -3.30PM Venue: ARTS LET LOOSE The Unit 69-73 The Parade, Swinton Square M274BD FREE Tony Warren, born and bred in Swinton, is most famous for being the creator of Coronation Street. This hugely talented man lived in Swinton for most of his life, whilst Coronation Street beamed into the homes of people all around the world. Writer, director and actor Noreen Kershaw, who knew Tony very well, […]

SWINTON – A PROUD HISTORY GUIDED WALK SUNDAY MARCH 17TH 2-3.30PM MEET AT ARTS LET LOOSE The Unit 69-73 The Parade, Swinton M274BD FREE, TICKETED Join local historian Paul Sherlock on this fascinating guided walk around the Swinton Heritage trail, exploring the towns landmarks from the past 200 years, discovering there is a rich history to the town. TO RESERVE YOU PLACE CLICK BELOW

THE HEART OF SWINTON SUNDAY MARCH 17TH 5.30-7PM AGNES HOPKINS COMMUNITY CENTRE FREE This event brings to a close the Not Quite Light weekend in Swinton, but what a way to go out as we lay on a free feast of entertainment and cuisine from the local area, reflecting the richly diverse cultural mix within the town. As well as food, there will be a ukulele band, poetry and spoken word performance from a local literacy group that uses the […]