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Love Running Manchester 2012
Monday 17 January to Sunday 20 May 2012
Want to keep fit in 2012? Enjoy running already or want to give it a try?

Come and train together to keep motivated at Tuesday running club training sessions for all abilities...

Cuban Salsa classes
Monday 28 November to Thursday 28 June 2012
Learn how to shine on the dancefloor, impress your friends at the party with fancy moves, gain confidence and the ability to move sexy...

Have a go at Indoor Rock Climbing!
Sunday 1 January to Saturday 1 December 2012
All instruction and equipment provided, available to all (min age 8yrs)...

Shirley Baker Retrospective
Sunday 1 January to Sunday 4 March 2012
Capturing the everyday street life of towns and cities across the north west and other places, Shirley Baker's photographs show a bygone era with a strong sense of community...

Salford's Sporting Stars
Sunday 1 January to Tuesday 1 January 2013
A taste of sport in Salford! Discover some of the sports and sporting stars that have a connection to Salford from the past and present...

Over 50's Hill Walking Group
Wednesday 18 January to Wednesday 19 December 2012
Explore the countryside of the north west by joining Salford Over 50's walking group and walk in a safe and friendly environment...

Salford's Sporting Stars
Sunday 22 January to Sunday 17 June 2012
An exhibition celebrating a taste of sport in Salford! Discover some of the older sports that have a connection to Salford...

Salford Art Club Annual Exhibition 2012
Saturday 28 January to Sunday 22 April 2012
A selection of the very best art work produced by members of Salford Art Club during the past year...

First Cut: celebrating 250 years of the Bridgewater Canal on tour
Tuesday 31 January to Friday 30 March 2012
The First Cut is going on tour in Salford!

Find out about the people and places that have shaped this historic canal in your community...

Life and Times of a War Time Art Student - an exhibition of work by Kate Herbert
Saturday 4 February to Sunday 6 May 2012
This exhibition shows how a working class girl from Lower Broughton, Salford, realised her dreams and ambitions by passing a scholarship to Salford Art School...

Once Upon A Wartime
Saturday 11 February to Sunday 2 September 2012
Bringing to life some much loved children's stories and revealing the true history of the conflicts that inspired the fiction...

Valentine's Health & Beauty Event! Get a Makeover by make-up artists to the Stars!
Sunday 12 February 2012
Head to the mall and get a FREE makeover from beauty experts, just in time for Valentine's Day! With expert advice on colour, application, product tips and more, you'll be in very capable hands...

Clifton Volunteers
Sunday 12 February 2012
Meet at the Visitor Centre...

Kersal Dale Action Day
Wednesday 15 February 2012
Join the ranger on this conservation action day...

Salford City Reds v Leeds Rhinos
Thursday 16 February 2012
Salford City Reds take on the Rhinos in this 7th round Super League clash - don't miss out on the action...

'Make your own Dinosaur Fridge Magnet' Craft Workshops
Friday 17 February 2012
Take part in our craft workshops, and design and colour-in your very own Dinosaur fridge magnet to take home!
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Embryo 70
Friday 17 February 2012
Studio Salford, our In-House Companies, visiting companies and special guests present our eclectic cabaret of performance work in development...

Walk with a Dinosaur
Saturday 18 February 2012
Come and meet our friendly, 6ft animatronic Stegosaurus in the mall, in its own Jurassic setting...

The Quays Open Day
Saturday 18 February 2012
For one day only, all the organisations on The Quays open their doors for behind-the-scenes activities and special events for the whole family...

Kingfisher Kids
Saturday 18 February 2012
Meet at the Visitor Centre...

Nesting week
Saturday 18 February 2012
Help the ranger to make bird boxes for our feathered friends...

Kersal Action Day
Sunday 19 February 2012
Join the ranger on this conservation action day...

Hedgelaying Competition
Sunday 19 February 2012
Come and try your luck at this traditional craft in our 6th annual competition, or just come down and watch the competitors battle it out...

The Ultimate Reptile Experience!
Sunday 19 February 2012
Come along and see some real-life creepy crawlies! A great chance to see crawling scorpions tarantulas, a selection of snakes including milk snakes, corn snakes and royal and Burmese pythons! Audience participation is optional!
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Nesting week
Monday 20 February 2012
Come and meet the ranger and help make bird boxes for our nature area for 'National Nesting week'! ...

Craft activities
Monday 20 February 2012
Come and spend your half term at Ordsall Hall where we will be holding boredom busting craft activities...

The King and I
Tuesday 21 February to Saturday 25 February 2012
Starring Ramon Tikaram as the King of Siam and Josefina Gabrielle as Anna...

Craft activities
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Come and spend your half term at Ordsall Hall where we will be holding boredom busting craft activities...

Feed the birds
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Come meet the ranger and help our feather friends by making bird feeders! ...

'Make your own Dinosaur Fridge Magnet' Craft Workshops
Thursday 23 February to Friday 24 February 2012
Take part in our craft workshops, and design and colour-in your very own Dinosaur fridge magnet to take home!
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Salford City Reds V Hull FC
Friday 24 February 2012
Salford City Reds take on Hull FC in round 4 of Super League 2012...

Planting event
Friday 24 February 2012
Come and meet the ranger and help to plant daffodil bulbs in the park...

Spring Clean
Friday 24 February 2012
Come along and give the park a clean...

Barry From Watford
Friday 24 February 2012
Created and performed by Alex Lowe

82 year old Barry from Watford was first brought to public consciousness when he became a cult star on Iain Lee's LBC 97...

Sculpture trail
Saturday 25 February 2012
Follow the new sculpture trail around the park and learn about wildlife you can expect to see in the park in 2012! Meet ranger in hut near tennis courts...

The Ultimate Reptile Experience!
Saturday 25 February 2012
Come along and see some real-life creepy crawlies! A great chance to see crawling scorpions tarantulas, a selection of snakes including milk snakes, corn snakes and royal and Burmese pythons! Audience participation is optional!
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An Audience with Pam Ayres
Sunday 26 February 2012
Join Pam as she brings her latest poems plus some old favourites to The Lowry, and signs copies of her recent autobiography, The Necessary Aptitude...

Opera North Madama Butterfly
Tuesday 28 February 2012
This exquisite production sets one of opera's best-loved and most heartbreaking stories in the context of the culture clash between East and West...

Photographic Reminisces
Wednesday 29 February 2012
Don Rainger will show slides of old Salford from his collection, bringing the long vanished past briefly back to life...

Opera North Madame Butterfly
Friday 2 March 2012
This exquisite production sets one of opera's best-loved and most heartbreaking stories in the context of the culture clash between East and West...

Salford City Reds v London Broncos
Friday 2 March 2012
The mighty Reds take on London Broncos in the 5th round of Super League action on home turf...

Mike Harding: Me, A Guitar and Some More Daft Stuff
Sunday 4 March 2012
After 15 years concentrating on writing and broadcasting, fell walking and fly-fishing, 'the grandfather of alternative comedy' returns to his roots ' with a vengeance!...

Tudor's Live!
Sunday 4 March 2012
Come and meet some of the characters of Ordsall Hall and have a go at some Tudor activities and hands-on fun for all the family...

Poems and Pints
Friday 9 March 2012
A relaxed evening of poetry and the odd short story...

Clifton Volunteers
Sunday 11 March 2012
Meet at the Visitor Centre...

National Theatre on Tour - Travelling Light
Tuesday 13 March to Saturday 17 March 2012
A new play by Nicholas Wright...

BalletBoyz
Wednesday 14 March 2012
The thrilling BalletBoyz pass the baton to a new generation for an evening of awesome skill and talent...

Action Day
Wednesday 14 March 2012
Join the ranger on this conservation action day...

Stepping stones walk Worsley
Wednesday 14 March 2012
A step beyond a health walk...

Kingfisher Kids
Saturday 17 March 2012
Meet at the Visitor Centre...

Worsley Woods Conservation Mornings
Saturday 17 March 2012
Mornings involve practical conservation work delivered by the Salford Ranger Team...

Nature trail launch
Saturday 17 March 2012
Come and experience Winton Park's new nature trail and look for wildlife in the park...

1984 looks like this
Saturday 17 March to Sunday 1 July 2012
What does 1984 look like? Is Big Brother watching you on CCTV? Documentary photographer David Dunnico asks you these questions in a two-part exhibition...

Photo Treasure Hunt in Roe Green
Saturday 17 March 2012
Get your photo sheet and see if you can find all the secret locations the photos were taken...

Queen's Diamond Jubilee Service
Sunday 18 March 2012
To mark 60 years of the Queen's reign, The Bishop of Manchester and the Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester will lead a celebration at Salford Cathedral...

Action Day
Sunday 18 March 2012
Join the ranger on this conservation action day...

A New Adventures Production - Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker!
Tuesday 20 March to Saturday 24 March 2012
The theatrical feast returns to celebrate its 20th anniversary...

Pan Disability Event
Thursday 22 March 2012
Many disability charities and equipment suppliers will be exhibiting...

Wonderful Wildlife
Saturday 24 March 2012
Join the ranger in making improvements to the wildlife area in the park...

Green Fingers
Saturday 24 March 2012
Put your green fingers to good use in the community garden in the park...

Take that Tribute Party
Saturday 24 March 2012
Enjoy a 3 course meal while enjoying the entertainment supplied by Take That tribute band - Take All That...

Park to park walk
Sunday 25 March 2012
Join the ranger for a spring circular walk to Worsley Woods via the looplines...

All Things Bright and Beautiful
Wednesday 28 March 2012
A guided tour by Margaret Curry...

Salford City Reds v Wigan Warriors
Friday 30 March 2012
The mighty Reds take on local team Wigan Warriors in the 9th round of the Super League battle...

Salford City Reds v Hull Kingston Rovers
Monday 9 April 2012
The mighty Reds battle it out with Hull KR in the 11th round of the Super League...

Ordsall Hall: Faces and Places heritage walk
Sunday 13 May 2012
Join us for a stroll around Ordsall to mark the 1st birthday of the famous Hall reopening...

Salford City Reds v Bradford Bulls
Friday 18 May 2012
Catch more fast action on the rugby field as the Reds take on the Bulls in the 14th round of the Super League...

Salford Local History Society - The Origin of Place Names
Wednesday 30 May 2012
Peter Watson will talk about the origin of place names and how they originated...

Salford City Reds v Catalan Dragons
Friday 1 June 2012
Salford City Reds take on France's Catalan Dragons in the 16th round of the Super League...

Salford City Reds v St Helens
Friday 22 June 2012
The Reds battle it out with the Saints for the 18th round of the Super League challenge...

Salford City Reds v Warrington Wolves
Friday 29 June 2012
Catch the Reds as they take on Warrington Wolves in the 19th round of the Super League...

Salford City Reds v Huddersfield Giants
Friday 10 August 2012
Salford City Reds challenge Huddersfield Giants on home turf for the 24th round of the Super League...

Salford City Reds v Wakefield Wildcats
Friday 7 September 2012
The mighty Reds take on Wakefield Wildcats in the 26th round of the Super League...


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