3 JUNE THE POETS OF THE APOCALYPSE RETURN
19.30 - 21.30 : Heaton Park Social Club, Bury Old Rd
After last year's successful poetry night, wordsmiths John
Darwin, Mike Duff, James Quinn, and Scott Mudhutter
return to perform an evening of verse. Some content may
be of an adult theme.
In association with FC United of
Manchester proceeds used to raise money for their new
ground. £3 entry.
0161 798 8209 alan.quinn@bury.gov.uk
3 JUNE NORTHERN LINK
19.45 - 23.45 : The Longfield Suite, Prestwich
Join the Northern Link for a night of Dancing with DJ Rex playing everything from sequence and ballroom to disco and Line Dancing.
0161 253 7227 Long.suite@bury.gov.uk
4 JUNE FUN DAY FOR ALL AGES
12.00 - 17.00 : Creative Living Centre Charity
We will have Belly Dancers, Hunky Firemen, Plucky Policemen, childrens Art Competition, games, music, homemade cakes and hot food. There will be lots of bargains, new clothes from only £1.
5 JUNE HELMSHORE AND HASLINGDEN BRASS BAND
14.00 - 16.00 : St Mary's Flower Park, Bury New Road
A warm welcome to our neighbours the Helmshore and Haslingden Brass Band who make their first appearance in St Mary's Flower Park.This year see them being promoted to the first Section so definitely a Band to see. Admission is free. Bring your Chairs and Blankets and settle down to an afternoon in the Park.
OAKLEY DENTAL sponsor of THE BANDS IN THE PARK
7 JUNE FESTIVAL CONCERT SERIES 2011 ROYAL NORTHERN COLLEGE OF MUSIC GOSPEL CHOIR
19.30 : St. Mary's Church, Church Lane, Prestwich
Directed by Audrey Mattis, there is no doubt this concert will be a fantastic, foot-tapping evening for everybody and a great way to conclude the Concert Series.
Tickets cost £7.50 (£6 advance purchase) free under 18s
0798 009 2311 or 0161 773 6320 white548@btinternet.com or www.stmarysprestwich.zoomshare.com
8 JUNE Incredible Edible Prestwich and District
20.30 : Ostrich pub, Bury Old Road, Prestwich.
Special birthday edition pub quiz. £1 per person (donation), teams of up to 4. Those who come with a festival programme - or can prove they have a birthday within the festival dates - can enter a special bonus prize round!
Phone: Fiona Davison 07816 159011 oe email fionadavison@yahoo.co.uk
9 JUNE ZUMBA
18.00 - 19.00 : The Longfield Suite, Prestwich
Party yourself into shape with this Latin inspired dance aerobic exercise. No partner required or previous experience, just come along and dance. Only £4.50.
Phone: 0161 253 7227 or email Long.suite@bury.gov.uk
9 JUNE MUSIC FUSION
19.00 til late : Parrenthorn High School, Prestwich
A collaboration of music by the Purics of Parronthorne High School.
Phone: Chris Flynn 07796 692 359.
9 JUNE REEL 2 REAL PRESENT:
"SINGA LONGA SOUND OF MUSIC"
19.30 : The Paragon Theatre, Prestwich Arts College
Cut up your curtains and get your leiderhosen out for the ultimate in singa long films. £4 adults. £2 concessions. Phone: Alan Quinn on 798 8209.
11 JUNE GARDEN FETE
12.00 noon - 4pm Rectory Lawn, Church Lane, Prestwich
Many attractions; Bouncy castle, Crafts, Tombola, Cakes, Teddy bear's picnic, Afternoon teas, etc
Tel 0161 773 2846 Ssfenge@aol.com
12 JUNE THE PRESTWICH CHALLENGE 2011
12.00 noon : Sedgley Park Rugby Club
The ultimate off road race over 8 miles of man made and natural obsticles through Prestwich clough and forrest park. £18 per entrant as individuals or per member in teams of four.
Tel
07774679696 prestwich-ac@hotmail.co.uk
12 JUNE RADCLIFFE BRASS BAND
14.00 - 16.00 : St Mary's Flower Park, Bury New Road
Unlike other Bands this band left the competition circuit to concentrate on performing for the fun of playing.
Admission is free. Bring your chairs and blankets and settle down to an afternoon in the Park.
OAKLEY DENTAL sponsor of THE BANDS IN THE PARK
15 JUNE PRESTWICH HAS TALENT
19.00 : Prestwich Arts College 'The Paragon', Heys Road
Want to see some future stars? Enjoy an evening of the best talent Prestwich Arts College has to offer. Live bands, singers and variety acts all judged by professional entertainers. £2 concessions £4 adults.
Tel
0161 772 4405.
15 JUNE LIVE AT THE MAGGIES
19.00 : The St. Margaret's Tavern, Bury Old Road
Free Entertainment. A Live show of Local Talent.
Phone: Chad 07903 780 227.
15 JUNE FESTIVAL OF TALENT
20.00 : St Margarets Tavern, Bury Old Road, Prestwich
An evening of young local musicians and singers providing entertainment some of which of their own composition. Entry free.
Phone: Chad Sprostron 0161 773 1864.
15 JUNE ST MARGARETS CONCERT
19.30 : St Margaret's Church, St Margaret's Road, Prestwich
This concert of popular contemporary and classical instrumental and vocal music is to help 8th Prestwich Scout Group raise funds to send two Explorer Scouts on an International Expedition to Botswana in 2012. This will involve them working with the Scouts of Botswana to create a Scout centre in the North of the country and also assisting
the Mokolodi game reserve to upgrade its facilities in the South.
Entrance: Adults £5.00, concessions £3.00
Phone: Carol Porter St Margaret's Music Group 07971 732 221
16 JUNE MOSTON ACTIVE DRAMA PRESENT,
IN ASSOCIATION WITH FC UNITED OF MANCHESTER,
A MAD EVENING.
19.30 : The Paragon Theatre, Prestwich Arts College
This is the world premiere of "Bunny La Marr presents". Set in Bury, the awfulness of the X Factor meets the sordid goings on of a dodgy driving instructor. Adults £4. Concessions £2. This play contains adult humour.
Contact: Alan Quinn on 798 8209.
18 JUNE PRESTWICH CARNIVAL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
09.00 - 15.00 : St Mary's Park, Prestwich
Organised by Marauders FC, local junior team compete in this annual event. Food stalls plus all the fun of the fair. Phone: David 07875 596 713 or email d-curtis2@sky.com
Sponsored By Berry & Berry Law
19 JUNE PRESTWICH CARNIVAL GRAND PARADE 2011
13.00 start : Pados House, Rectory Lane
Marching Bands, floats, dressed cars, giant streetwalkers, visiting queens, majorettes, fancy dress walkers, Carnival street collectors and Town Cryer. Grand Parade Arrives St Mary's Park 2.30pm.
Tel
07875 596 713 d-curtis2@sky.com
Sponsored by Michael Herwald & Co Estate Agents
19 JUNE PRESTWICH CARNIVAL GRAND PARADE 2011
12.00 noon start : St Mary's Park
Showcase arena with Tower FM, tributes to"Take That" and "Lady GaGa". Middleton pop stars, includes 5 hours of live music. Including the court of queens, football competition, stalls village, RSPCA dog show, majorettes competition, bouncy castles, food stalls and all the fun of the fair!
Phone: 07875 596 713 or email d-curtis2@sky.com
19 JUNE PADOS presents 'Cut It Out'
19.30 : St Mary's Park
PADOS will be presenting the One Act Play 'Cut It Out', a gritty, emotional drama by Trevor Suthers
Tickets are £3 and available from www.pados.co.uk