Wagon Train: Celebration of Green Spaces - Seedley Pavilion

A line-up celebrating 10 years of Age Friendly Salford and Dementia Awareness Week, and the 150th anniversary of Buile Hill Park:

• Performances from local musicians, including the Seedley Salford Strummers, The Dove and the Dragon and Gideon Conn,

• Drop-in croquet tournament,

• Free workshops including banner making with artists Chris Alton and Emily Simpson; badge-making with Salford Badge Club using historical images,

• Cardboard Catwalk with artist Lisa Gort: create your own nature-inspired cardboard look and showcase your outfit on the Wagon

• Informal history table displaying archival photographs of Buile Hill Park, Seedley Pavilion, and Eccles Old Road, courtesy of the historians behind the Eccles Old Road website,

• 45 minute intermission including an optional sound healing and guided meditation from Radiance Reiki,

• Temperance (sober) bar

Co-created with Seedley and Weaste local community groups and neighbours including Growing Togetherness CIC and Friends of Buile Hill Park. Hosted by Jenny Gaskell.

Access information:

• Seedley Pavilion, Buile Hill Park, M5 5LY (What3Words: cost.waters.grades)

• There is no car parking onsite

• Seedley Pavilion is situated at the top of a steep incline

• Toilets are situated in the Seedley Pavillion, accessible portaloos will also be available on site

• There will be a pop up refreshment stand serving coffee, snacks and ice cream. We recommend bringing your own picnic for more substantial food

• This event is drop-in, and you can come and go as you wish. There will be a 45 minute intermission (break) from musical acts between 7pm and 7.45pm. All participatory activities are voluntary.

Date: Saturday 23 May, 5pm to 9pm

Location: Seedley Pavilion, Buile Hill Park, Salford M5 5LY

Tickets: FREE. No tickets required.