Play Maker Events

Urgent message from the north pole.. sparkles and jingles the elf are seeking local talent… 🎄✨ Calling All Creatives! Be Part of A Very Stretford Christmas✨🎄 We’re on the lookout for talented local creatives to join us for A Very Stretford Christmas - a magical, collaborative community event taking place on Saturday, 14th December at St Matthew’s Parish Church in Stretford. We’re inviting poets, musicians, spoken word artists, theatre groups, choirs and talented humans to share their talents and help us create a festive night to remember. This is a celebration of local creativity, bringing together families and young people for an evening of inspiration, joy, and Christmas cheer. This event is a partnership between Lily Through a Lens, Feel Weird Studios, Stretford Scouts and St Matthew’s Parish Church, all working together to showcase the incredible talent in Stretford. ✨ What We’re Looking For - Performers of all ages who live in or have connections to Stretford - Unique acts that will light up the stage and captivate an audience - A passion for community and spreading Christmas magic Whether you’re part of a choir, a solo artist, a spoken word performer, or a theatre group, we’d love to hear from you! 📩 How to Get Involved Send us a message or email 07572608869 [email protected] with a little about your talent and how you’d like to take part. Let’s make A Very Stretford Christmas a night to remember—together. 🎶✨ Don’t miss this chance to showcase your creativity and be part of something truly special!

All set up and ready for a weekend of Play 🧸🚂📚you might want to put on an extra layer, as we go into the Winter months the space can feel a bit chilly 🥶

There are still a few places left on the #babyweekmanchester workshops tomorrow….. these are short sessions to allow you to bring your little ones so please be prompt. Any questions please get in touch here @ [email protected] 👍

And just like that we have our first community Art 🖼️ exhibition and Sale The SQ. Stretford ……..Thankyou to Georgie Uplift for rallying all the local artists together. On this rainy ☔️ February Saturday why not pop over and take a look. It FREE #supportsmallbusiness Stretford Town Centre Stretford Foodbank

**How Has Little Northerners helped you?” Comment below….. One of my objectives for 2023 was to try and get the amazing Little Northerners space on Andy Burnham’s radar, this evening I’m hoping to bring this little space that has made a big impact to his attention. Comment below on how this space has had a positive impact on you and your family. 🙏 #AskAndyGM #askandygm

***FREE CHRISTMAS TREES 🎄 🎄🎄**** We will be giving away free real Christmas trees on Tuesday 19th December. We have 10 to give away. Please don’t hold back if your interested, if people don’t claim them they will just be recycled. They will need to be collected from ST Matts church. If you are a local charity, weight be able to arrange delivery. I’ve already tried local schools, groups , charities and have had no take up. Please don’t let them go to waste. DM me if your seriously interested. Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄🎄⭐️⭐️⭐️

It’s the #StretfordSocial this Saturday, you can expect an array of pop-up shopping opportunities including art, crafts, gifts and cakes which can be eaten in The SQ. Parlour. The Mall is open as usual and we will be on Broady Street you can get to us off Chester Road and from the Aldi entrance. The Socials bring together independent local small businesses, community groups and family activities in order to create a brilliant, local community monthly event. You'll find a diverse range of high-quality products, made by local people, from beautiful ceramics by urbanmeadowspottery, handmade jewellery/gifts The Hazel Tree, Japanese-Designed and Handmade Bags|Accessories @atwist, embroidery hoop art made by hand with love Hoop Doggy Dog , flowers and plants from Stretford in Bloom Flower Candy Masako Art and Flowers, award winning, homemade, sustainable jam, chutney…. Urban Preserver, kids craft gifts Cocoon Gifts, handmade gifts and candles from DLC Gifts and @Debz D-Litez, resin artworks and custom designs @maddies__masterpieces, custom prints @Moffat_Designs, Marvellous Macramé PositiveVibes_Makes and as always delicious cakes from Beatties Bakery and St Matthew's Church Stretford, there's something for everyone. Held once a month, our Social is the perfect opportunity to support small businesses and community groups in the area. #Stretford #StretfordMall #StretfordTownCentre #StretfordSocials #M32