Forthcoming Events

Below is a list of events in Platt Fields that are scheduled throughout 2008. This page is for information only - the Friends are not responsible for many of these events. Also, this list is not definitive - it will be added to as more events are planned. All events here are confirmed, but details may change nearer the time, so do check back (last updated 22/07/2008).
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Friends of Platt Fields Open Meeting

Saturday 26th July 2008 (11:00am-1:00pm)

Everyone is welcome to this open meeting to discuss various park matters. Our key note speaker will be Mark Norris who will be discussing the current and future development of the BMX Track.

Manchester Mega Mela

26th-27th July 2008 (1:00pm-9:30pm)

Manchester's biggest annual Asian festival is back for another weekend of entertainment and everyone is welcome! Great music, arts and crafts, food and sports. Find out more on the Mela website.

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August

Bob Marley Festival

3rd-4th August 2008

A weekend of Reggae.

August

Rock Rhyme and Reason Fest

9th (12-10pm) - 10th (1-3pm) August 2008

A free music festival that also makes the most of the park's sport facilities - organised by Calvary Chapel in Stockport.

Rock, Rhyme and Reason Fest Website

August

Volunteer Activity Day

Sunday 17th August 2008 (1-4pm)

Various activities helping out in the park.

Nicole et Martin Circus

21st-25th August 2008

Invited by our friends at MIA, this delightful family circus from Switzerland will bring a welcome thrill to the end of the summer holidays. A hit at Edinburgh in 2007, Nicole et Martin features acrobatics, mystery and some magical moments for even the littlest children.
Visit the Nicole & Martin website.

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October

Dashehra Diwali Mela

Saturday 11th October 2008

See the picture galleries from the Dashehra Diwali Mela in 2007 and 2006.

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November

Bonfire Night

Wednesday 5th November 2008

See the picture galleries from Bonfire Night in 2007.

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