Events

Part of audience arriving for "Dirty Dancing" on 20 August 2016 and audience just before the start of the film.

Sunday 12 June 2016 at 4pm in Walkden Gardens.

Waterside Arts Centre and Heartbreak Productions present an oudoor performance of David Walliam's "Ratburger"

Tickets: Â£13/Â£9/Â£37 Family Ticket from Waterside Arts Centre Box Office.www.watersideartscentre.co.uk

Poor Zoe; her hamster has died and her lazy stepmother, Sheila, doesn’t care. In fact, she is so lazy that she wants Zoe to pick her nose for her --- ewwww. Voted the top children’s book of the year in 2012, David Walliams’ “Ratburger” encourages us to support Zoe as she battles through a life littered with perils, pitfalls, and grizzly individuals.

Following on from the successful 2015 adaptation of Mr Stink, (which David Walliams described as “Magnificent!”), Heartbreak Productions returns this summer with the theatrical premiere of “Ratburger”, adapted for the outdoor stage. Come and join the Grand Opening Party of “Armitage’s Ices”, the ice cream parlour set up by Zoe and her Dad and follow 12 year old Zoe’s journey as she takes on the revolting characters that have proved to be one of the hallmarks of David Walliams’ appeal. Our heroine has a profound love of animals and a dream of travelling the world that keep her going as she copes with her disgusting neighbours, her recently unemployed dad, and the menacing Burt (of Burt’s Burgers) who is after Zoe and her pet rat!

Join Heartbreak Productions for this modern thriller that blends dark reality and irreverent comedy for today’s children.

Recommended for 7+

Running time: 2hrs including 20minute interval

Please be aware this show takes place in Walkden Gardens and will take place no matter what the weather so please dress suitably

Fims shows in the Gardens on 22 and 23 April 2016. The Friday film will be "Mamma Mia" and the Saturday film "Romeo and Juliet",

"Hamlet" at 7pm on Friday 21 August 2015.
Come and join the Prince of Denmark as he battles his inner demons and seeks to avenge his late father - in true Folksy style!
This production will be filled with folk music and colourful characters. It's Hamlet as you have never seen before.

Inflatable Flix presents to you the first outdoor cinema showing in Sale at the stunning
Walkden Gardens.
Dig out your leathers and enjoy an evening
with the T-Birds and Pink Ladies.
Bring a date, bring someone else's date, grab your friends and enjoy a night under the stars watching this timeless classic!

As part of Sale Festival 2015, Heartbreak Productions, in association with Sale Waterside Arts Centre, present an outdoor production of David Walliam's "Mr Stink".

Tickets £12/ £8/ £35 Family Ticket. Purchase from Waterside Arts Centre Box Office Tel: 0161 912 5616.

Clive Searle, headteacher of Worthington Primary School, with some of this pupils.

Watch YouTube video of extract from "The Taming of the Shew" in Walkden Gardens on Friday 22 August 2014.

Folksy Theatre presents Shakespeare's famous ‘The Taming of the Shrew"

Bring along your blankets, folding chairs and picnics to enjoy this wonderful open-air production.

Pre-booked tickets online from http://www.folksytheatre.co.uk

Come with us as Peter Pan brings the dastardly villain, Captian Cook, to justice.

Yoga Classes in the Gardens
Local yoga teacher Gaynor Mullin will be celebrating Summer by holding weekly outdoor yoga classes in Walkden Gardens this Summer.
The classes will run from 6pm to 7pm and begin on 17th June 2014, and will run at the same time each Tuesday until 2nd September 2014..
All are welcome from the very young to old. This will be a free event.
Please bring water, something warm to wear for relaxation at the end, and a mat if you have one, or feel free to plant your bare feet on the grass.
NB. Classes will take place in dry fine weather only. Cancellations will be notified on the gardens notice-board and on www.purplehazeyoga.co.uk

PREVIOUS EVENTS

CHRISTMAS CAROLS AROUND THE DOVECOTE
Saturday 7th December 2013 2.00-4.00pm
Featuring choirs round the dovecote the Salvation Army Brass Band, mulled wine, mince pies, German sausages and German beers.

Some photographs of this event and the Gardens in December. Photographs by Clive Robinson

Folksy Theatre presents Shakespeare famous ‘Romeo and Juliet’. This tragic love story about 'a pair of star-crossed lovers' from rival families will be filled with music, passion and drama and promises to be a treat for all the family.
Bring along your blankets, folding chairs and picnics to enjoy this wonderful open-air production.

Pre-booked tickets online from http://www.folksytheatre.co.uk

Yoga Classes in the Gardens
Local yoga teacher Gaynor Mullin will be celebrating Summer by holding weekly outdoor yoga classes in Walkden Gardens this Summer.
The classes will run from 6pm to 7pm and begin on 18th June 2013, and will run at the same time each Tuesday until 3th September.
All are welcome from the very young to old. This will be a free event.
Please bring water, something warm to wear for relaxation at the end, and a mat if you have one, or feel free to plant your bare feet on the grass.
NB. Classes will take place in dry fine weather only. Cancellations will be notified on the gardens notice-board and on www.purplehazeyoga.co.uk

Annual General Meeting 2013
The 2013 AGM of the Friends of Walkden Gardens was held at 7.30pm on Monday 8th July 2013 at The Moorfield (upstairs room), 131 Marsland Rd., Sale. M33 3NW.
Our speaker was George |Cogswell who gave an illustrated talk on the history of Walkden Gardens. George can be relied upon to give an interesting talk with, perhaps. some surprising information.

Saturday 15th June at 2pm
"Pantonic Allstars"
Bring your own picnics and enjoy an al fresco performance on the Theatre Lawn in the beautiful grounds of Walkden Gardens.
The young people of this famous steel orchestra have played for the Queen, been featured on BBC TV and ‘Young Entertainer of the Year’

Tickets: Adults £6. Sale Waterside box office tel: 912 5616). Under 14s accompanied by an adult are admitted free.

You are invited to an extraordinary tea party- join Alice on her incredible adventure through a weird and wonderful world and meet the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, Tweedledum and Tweedledee. and a host of other quirky characters!

Tickets £12 (Adult); Concession £8; Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children) £35.

Marie Curie Cancer Care Brunch
Marie Curie held a brunch with bucks fizz at The Moorfield on Saturday 2nd March 2013 at 11:00am, George Cogswell gave a talk on the gardens and the link between the gardens and Marie Curie.

Tickets £10 . Contact [email protected]

CHRISTMAS CAROLS AROUND THE DOVECOTE
Saturday 8th December 2012 2.00-4.00pm
Featuring choirs round the dovecote the Salvation Army Brass Band, mulled wine, mince pies, German sausages and German beers.

Following last years “assured and enjoyable production” of ‘A Midsummer Night’s
Dream’, Folksy Theatre are thrilled to be back at Walkden Gardens
performing Shakespeare's much loved comedy ‘Much Ado About Nothing'.

Friday 3rd August 2012 at 7.00pm
Tickets now available, visit Folksy Theatre website or purchase online.

Tickets will also be on sale on the gate: Adult £12; Family (2 adults & 2 under 16s) £30; Child (under 16) £6; OAPs and Students £8.

Yoga Classes in the Gardens
Gaynor Mullin's Yoga Classes will run, weather permitting, every Tuesday at 6pm, starting 12 June 2012.

The Friends of Walkden Gardens AGM
Monday 2nd July 2012 at 7.00pm in The Moorfield (on Marsland Road,opposite the Gardens).

Come along and see what has been done in the Gardens and wha tis planned for the year ahead.

Bring your own picnics and enjoy an al fresco performance on the Theatre Lawn in the beautiful grounds of Walkden Gardens.
The young people of this famous steel orchestra have played for the Queen, been featured on BBC TV and ‘Young Entertainer of the Year’

Tickets: Adults £6. Sale Waterside box office tel: 912 5616). Under 14s accompanied by an adult are admitted free.

Friday 18th May 2012 at 7.30pm
Talk by Dr. Angela Hilton
"Our National Parks"
The Moorfield, Marsland Rd, Sale

Tickets £6 from Peter Baugh Tel:0161 973-7032
Proceeds in aid of the Mayor of Trafford's Charity Fund.

Sunday 20th May 2012 starting at 2pm
Tours of the Gardens and Cream Teas.

CHRISTMAS CAROLS AROUND THE DOVECOTE
Saturday 3rd December 2011 2.00-4.00pm
Featuring choirs round the dovecote the Salvation Army Brass Band, mulled wine, mince pies, German sausages and German beers.

Yoga Classes in the Gardens
Gaynor Mullin's Yoga Classes will run, weather permitting, every Tuesday until ~~30 August~~. By popular demand, now extended until 13 September 2011! First class will run from 5.00pm to 5.45pm and will be for families and children. The second class will run from 6.00pm to 7.00pm and will be for adults only.
http://www.purplehazeyoga.co.uk yoga

Annual General Meeting
The AGM of the Friends of Walkden Gardens was held at 7.00pm on Friday 8th July 2011 at the Scout Hut, off Marsland Road.
Our speaker was John Steedman. John had a 30 year distinguished career working in various parks and gardens in Manchester. Two years ago he retired as the Manager of Fletcher Moss Gardens in Didsbury.

Saturday 25th June 2011. 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Cost: £2 for Society members; £6 for non-members

Friday 17th June 2011@ 5.30pm
Travelling theatre group 'Heartbreak productions' perform "Pinocchio" (on the theatre lawn, no chairs, bring something to sit on/picnic).
Tickets £12 Adults; £8 concessions, £35 Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children).

Once again the popular Ashton on Mersey Showband will be appearing in the Gardens as part of Sale Festival.

CHRISTMAS CAROLS AROUND THE DOVECOTE
Saturday 4th December 2010 2.00-4.00pm
Featuring opening of Miss Cordingley's Garden and choirs round the dovecote the Salvation Army Brass Band, mulled wine, mince pies, German sausages and German beers.

HERITAGE OPEN DAY
Saturday 11th September 10 11am-4pm
With the dovecote open, cream teas, garden tours, croquet on the lawn and traditional games. Admission Free.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Sat 16th May 2009 2pm
See press for further details

Featuring the Highly Acclaimed Big Band and Jazz Bands of Sale Grammar School, followed by the Pantonic Allstars featured on BBC Young Entertainer of the Year and one of the countries top youth steel orchestras. An alfresco performance on the theatre lawn. (Chairs not provided) Why not bring a picnic? Early booking strongly advised (through Sale Waterside) This event is supported by the Sale Festival

Heartbreak Productions Present Wind in the Willows on the Theatre Lawn. Live music, song, dance and inventive props create an enchanting experience for all the family. Join Toad, Ratty, Mole and Badger in this outlandish adventure. This is another al fresco event Following the success of last years sellout performance advanced booking through Sale Waterside is recommended. (Chairs not provided) why not bring a picnic? This event is part of the Sale Festival

Croquet on the lawn, dovecote open, garden tours, teas, brass band and traditional games

A chance to look inside the dovecote and display, plus tours of the gardens, stalls, traditional games, cream teas and croquet played on the Theatre Lawn.

An early evening performance of the classic by Heartbreak Productions “Open air theatre at its best”

A Night at the Oscars
Saturday June 16th 2007
7pm-9.30pm
An evening of music from the Movies with Ashton on Mersey Show Band starting the Sale Festival celebrations.

Much A Do About Nothing
“Much Ado About Nothing” was performed as part of Sale Festival by Illyria Theatre Company in the Walkden Gardens on Saturday June 23rd. The threat of bad weather reduced attendees and income for the promoter, The Waterside Arts Centre, but for those wonderful people who came to see it the threat of rain was Much Ado about Nothing! They put up their umbrellas, gave the group a standing ovation for continuing and behaved as if they thoroughly enjoyed the experience! The performers fast and inventive comedy raised the spirits and the Friends of Walkden Gardens and the young members of the Air training Corps who cleared away at the end seemed to ignore the rain. Illyria had succeeded in bringing together four traditional national institutions – Shakespeare, a lovely garden setting, the rain and the resilience of the British public !

CAROLS AROUND THE DOVECOTE
Traditional carols with a brass band, solo saxophonist Ashley Wood, a children’s choir, mulled wine, mince pies, and hot turkey rolls. Hot chestnut seller and Father Christmas!

HERITAGE OPEN DAY

Over 700 people came to see the dovecote open in October 2006 and enjoyed traditional fun and games in the gardens. We are very grateful to Pat Coulburn from Sale Civic Society for putting up a display about the dovecote and its history.

The day included tours of the gardens, the worlds first ‘Fire Eating Undertaker’ – with fire engine close by! and croquet was played again on the Theatre Lawn.

ALICE IN WALKDEN

Led by artist Sarah Males, a week of art and drama workshops culminated in a performance of The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland - which included the famous ‘Mad Hatters Tea Party’ on the Theatre Lawn and saw many young families visiting Walkden Gardens for the first time in August.

‘Magical flowers’ made out of coloured paper by children could be found throughout the gardens and the Cheshire Cat suspended high up in a tree looked down on the proceedings.Cream teas were served from the dovecote.

MACBETH

June 2006 saw murder on the Theatre Lawn, when the Illyria Theatre Company performed the Scottish play ‘Macbeth’. Shakespeare’s thrilling tale was enacted with true Jacobean authenticity and performed upon the unique Globe Theatre Style stage. Scottish food and drink was served during the interval, the event was a first for the Sale Festival and Sale Waterside who organized the event.

Increasingly popular are the band concerts held annually during the Sale Festival.

Jointly staged by the Friends of Walkden gardens and Sale Festival, recent sell-outs have included; Music in the Park, Groove in the Gardens and Last Night of the Proms.

A great venue for a picnic, although home cooked food and a licensed bar are available, all reasonably priced and all profits going back into the gardens.

The 70s rock musical – again performed by Trafford Youth Theatre and directed by Garth Jones to great acclaim.

As far as we know, this was the first ever public event staged on the Theatre Lawn.

Performed by members of Trafford Youth Theatre and drawn from all over the borough.





		Events 2016: Part of audience arriving for "Dirty Dancing" on 20 August 2016 and audience just before the start of the film. Films 20 August and 10 September 2016 Friday 19 August 2016 Folksy Theatre present "As You Like It" More information from www.folksytheatre.co.uk David Walliam's "Ratburger" Sunday 12 June 2016 at 4pm in Walkden Gardens. Waterside Arts Centre and Heartbreak Productions present an oudoor performance of David Walliam's "Ratburger" Tickets: Â£13/Â£9/Â£37 Family Ticket from Waterside Arts Centre Box Office.www.watersideartscentre.co.uk Poor Zoe; her hamster has died and her lazy stepmother, Sheila, doesn’t care. In fact, she is so lazy that she wants Zoe to pick her nose for her --- ewwww. Voted the top children’s book of the year in 2012, David Walliams’ “Ratburger” encourages us to support Zoe as she battles through a life littered with perils, pitfalls, and grizzly individuals. Following on from the successful 2015 adaptation of Mr Stink, (which David Walliams described as “Magnificent!”), Heartbreak Productions returns this summer with the theatrical premiere of “Ratburger”, adapted for the outdoor stage. Come and join the Grand Opening Party of “Armitage’s Ices”, the ice cream parlour set up by Zoe and her Dad and follow 12 year old Zoe’s journey as she takes on the revolting characters that have proved to be one of the hallmarks of David Walliams’ appeal. Our heroine has a profound love of animals and a dream of travelling the world that keep her going as she copes with her disgusting neighbours, her recently unemployed dad, and the menacing Burt (of Burt’s Burgers) who is after Zoe and her pet rat! Join Heartbreak Productions for this modern thriller that blends dark reality and irreverent comedy for today’s children. Recommended for 7+ Running time: 2hrs including 20minute interval Please be aware this show takes place in Walkden Gardens and will take place no matter what the weather so please dress suitably Inflatable Flix Outdoor Film Show Fims shows in the Gardens on 22 and 23 April 2016. The Friday film will be "Mamma Mia" and the Saturday film "Romeo and Juliet", Tickets £6 (plus online booking fee).Book Online Events 2015: Carols Around the Dovecote - 5 December 2015. Another successful event. Folksy Theatre present "Hamlet" "Hamlet" at 7pm on Friday 21 August 2015. Come and join the Prince of Denmark as he battles his inner demons and seeks to avenge his late father - in true Folksy style! This production will be filled with folk music and colourful characters. It's Hamlet as you have never seen before. Saturday 22 August - outdoor film "Grease" Inflatable Flix presents to you the first outdoor cinema showing in Sale at the stunning Walkden Gardens. Dig out your leathers and enjoy an evening with the T-Birds and Pink Ladies. Bring a date, bring someone else's date, grab your friends and enjoy a night under the stars watching this timeless classic! Doors open 7pm with film starting at 8.15pm. Tickets only £5.00 Folksy Theatre present "Wind in the Willows" Friday 17 July 2015 at 6pm Tickets £12/ £8/ £35 Family Ticket. Purchase on line or pay on the door. This is an outdoor production. Please bring something to sit on. Production of "Mr Stink" As part of Sale Festival 2015, Heartbreak Productions, in association with Sale Waterside Arts Centre, present an outdoor production of David Walliam's "Mr Stink". Sunday 14 June 2015 at 4pm Tickets £12/ £8/ £35 Family Ticket. Purchase from Waterside Arts Centre Box Office Tel: 0161 912 5616. This is an outdoor production. Please bring something to sit on. Events 2014: "Carols around the Dovecote" 6th December 2014. Another very successful Christmas event. Clive Searle, headteacher of Worthington Primary School, with some of this pupils. Salvation Army Band played traditional carols. Servers in the Dovecote (click on image to enlarge): Yuko Howes visits the Tanabata Festival Walkden Gardens. 8th July 2014. Watch Yuko's video Watch YouTube video of extract from "The Taming of the Shew" in Walkden Gardens on Friday 22 August 2014. Folksy Theatre present: " The Taming of the Shrew" Friday 22 August 2014 at 7.00 pm Folksy Theatre presents Shakespeare's famous ‘The Taming of the Shrew" Bring along your blankets, folding chairs and picnics to enjoy this wonderful open-air production. Pre-booked tickets online from http://www.folksytheatre.co.uk Adults - £12 Child/Concession - £8 Family of four - £35 Tickets purchased on the door Adult - £15 Child/Concession - £10 Little Storytellers Starting Friday 6th June 2014 and then every Friday in June 2014. 10am to 11.30am. Cost �6 per child. To book contact Su on 07875 234116 or Sarah on 07791428876 Ashton-on-Mersey Showband 7pm on Saturday 7th June 2014 The ever-popular Showband are welcomed back to Sale Festival. Tickets: �6.00; no concessions Seating is limited, so please bring something to sit on. "Peter Pan & The Lost Boys" By Heartbreak Productions 4pm on Sunday 15th June 2014s. Come with us as Peter Pan brings the dastardly villain, Captian Cook, to justice. Tickets £12/£8 concessions. Family Ticket £35. Tickets from Sale Waterside Arts Centre box office. Tel: 0161 912 5616 or online from www.watersideartscentre.co.uk This is an open air show. Please bring something to sit on. Yoga Classes in the Gardens Local yoga teacher Gaynor Mullin will be celebrating Summer by holding weekly outdoor yoga classes in Walkden Gardens this Summer. The classes will run from 6pm to 7pm and begin on 17th June 2014, and will run at the same time each Tuesday until 2nd September 2014.. All are welcome from the very young to old. This will be a free event. Please bring water, something warm to wear for relaxation at the end, and a mat if you have one, or feel free to plant your bare feet on the grass. NB. Classes will take place in dry fine weather only. Cancellations will be notified on the gardens notice-board and on www.purplehazeyoga.co.uk PREVIOUS EVENTS CHRISTMAS CAROLS AROUND THE DOVECOTE Saturday 7th December 2013 2.00-4.00pm Featuring choirs round the dovecote the Salvation Army Brass Band, mulled wine, mince pies, German sausages and German beers. Some photographs of this event and the Gardens in December. Photographs by Clive Robinson Folksy Theatre present: Romeo & Juliet" Friday 23 August 2013 at 7.00 pm Folksy Theatre presents Shakespeare famous ‘Romeo and Juliet’. This tragic love story about 'a pair of star-crossed lovers' from rival families will be filled with music, passion and drama and promises to be a treat for all the family. Bring along your blankets, folding chairs and picnics to enjoy this wonderful open-air production. Pre-booked tickets online from http://www.folksytheatre.co.uk Adults - £12 Child/Concession - £8 Family of four - £35 Tickets purchased on the door Adult - £15 Child/Concession - £10 Yoga Classes in the Gardens Local yoga teacher Gaynor Mullin will be celebrating Summer by holding weekly outdoor yoga classes in Walkden Gardens this Summer. The classes will run from 6pm to 7pm and begin on 18th June 2013, and will run at the same time each Tuesday until 3th September. All are welcome from the very young to old. This will be a free event. Please bring water, something warm to wear for relaxation at the end, and a mat if you have one, or feel free to plant your bare feet on the grass. NB. Classes will take place in dry fine weather only. Cancellations will be notified on the gardens notice-board and on www.purplehazeyoga.co.uk Annual General Meeting 2013 The 2013 AGM of the Friends of Walkden Gardens was held at 7.30pm on Monday 8th July 2013 at The Moorfield (upstairs room), 131 Marsland Rd., Sale. M33 3NW. Our speaker was George \|Cogswell who gave an illustrated talk on the history of Walkden Gardens. George can be relied upon to give an interesting talk with, perhaps. some surprising information. Saturday 15th June at 2pm "Pantonic Allstars" Bring your own picnics and enjoy an al fresco performance on the Theatre Lawn in the beautiful grounds of Walkden Gardens. The young people of this famous steel orchestra have played for the Queen, been featured on BBC TV and ‘Young Entertainer of the Year’ Tickets: Adults £6. Sale Waterside box office tel: 912 5616). Under 14s accompanied by an adult are admitted free. "Alice - An Extraordinary Adventure" 5.30pm on Friday 14th June 2013 You are invited to an extraordinary tea party- join Alice on her incredible adventure through a weird and wonderful world and meet the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, Tweedledum and Tweedledee. and a host of other quirky characters! Tickets £12 (Adult); Concession £8; Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children) £35. Book from Sale Waterside Arts Centre Marie Curie Cancer Care Brunch Marie Curie held a brunch with bucks fizz at The Moorfield on Saturday 2nd March 2013 at 11:00am, George Cogswell gave a talk on the gardens and the link between the gardens and Marie Curie. Tickets £10 . Contact [email protected] CHRISTMAS CAROLS AROUND THE DOVECOTE Saturday 8th December 2012 2.00-4.00pm Featuring choirs round the dovecote the Salvation Army Brass Band, mulled wine, mince pies, German sausages and German beers. This was the best attended Carols event for many years. "A Much Ado About Nothing" Folksy Theatre present:- "Much Ado About Nothing" Following last years “assured and enjoyable production” of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, Folksy Theatre are thrilled to be back at Walkden Gardens performing Shakespeare's much loved comedy ‘Much Ado About Nothing'. Friday 3rd August 2012 at 7.00pm Tickets now available, visit Folksy Theatre website or purchase online. Tickets will also be on sale on the gate: Adult £12; Family (2 adults & 2 under 16s) £30; Child (under 16) £6; OAPs and Students £8. Please note that tickets bought online will be subject to a service fee. Yoga Classes in the Gardens Gaynor Mullin's Yoga Classes will run, weather permitting, every Tuesday at 6pm, starting 12 June 2012. Please see website for details:-. http://www.purplehazeyoga.co.uk The Friends of Walkden Gardens AGM Monday 2nd July 2012 at 7.00pm in The Moorfield (on Marsland Road,opposite the Gardens). Come along and see what has been done in the Gardens and wha tis planned for the year ahead. Saturday 16th June at 2pm "Pantonic Allstars" Bring your own picnics and enjoy an al fresco performance on the Theatre Lawn in the beautiful grounds of Walkden Gardens. The young people of this famous steel orchestra have played for the Queen, been featured on BBC TV and ‘Young Entertainer of the Year’ Tickets: Adults £6. Sale Waterside box office tel: 912 5616). Under 14s accompanied by an adult are admitted free. Friday 18th May 2012 at 7.30pm Talk by Dr. Angela Hilton "Our National Parks" The Moorfield, Marsland Rd, Sale Tickets £6 from Peter Baugh Tel:0161 973-7032 Proceeds in aid of the Mayor of Trafford's Charity Fund. Sunday 20th May 2012 starting at 2pm Tours of the Gardens and Cream Teas. Tickets £5 from Peter Baugh Tel: 0161 973-7032 or pay on the door. Proceeds in aid of the Mayor of Trafford's Charity Fund. CHRISTMAS CAROLS AROUND THE DOVECOTE Saturday 3rd December 2011 2.00-4.00pm Featuring choirs round the dovecote the Salvation Army Brass Band, mulled wine, mince pies, German sausages and German beers. Yoga Classes in the Gardens Gaynor Mullin's Yoga Classes will run, weather permitting, every Tuesday until ~~30 August~~. By popular demand, now extended until 13 September 2011! First class will run from 5.00pm to 5.45pm and will be for families and children. The second class will run from 6.00pm to 7.00pm and will be for adults only. http://www.purplehazeyoga.co.uk Some photographs from the yoga class on 28 June "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Folksy Theatre present:- "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Friday 12th August 2011 at 7.00pm For more details, visit Folksy Theatre website Annual General Meeting The AGM of the Friends of Walkden Gardens was held at 7.00pm on Friday 8th July 2011 at the Scout Hut, off Marsland Road. Our speaker was John Steedman. John had a 30 year distinguished career working in various parks and gardens in Manchester. Two years ago he retired as the Manager of Fletcher Moss Gardens in Didsbury. Japanese Society North West: "An Introduction to Haiku" Speaker: Fred Schofield Saturday 25th June 2011. 2.30pm to 4.30pm Cost: £2 for Society members; £6 for non-members PINOCCHIO Friday 17th June 2011@ 5.30pm Travelling theatre group 'Heartbreak productions' perform "Pinocchio" (on the theatre lawn, no chairs, bring something to sit on/picnic). Tickets £12 Adults; £8 concessions, £35 Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children). Ashton on Mersey Showband Saturday 4th June 2011 at 7.00pm Once again the popular Ashton on Mersey Showband will be appearing in the Gardens as part of Sale Festival. CHRISTMAS CAROLS AROUND THE DOVECOTE Saturday 4th December 2010 2.00-4.00pm Featuring opening of Miss Cordingley's Garden and choirs round the dovecote the Salvation Army Brass Band, mulled wine, mince pies, German sausages and German beers. HERITAGE OPEN DAY Saturday 11th September 10 11am-4pm With the dovecote open, cream teas, garden tours, croquet on the lawn and traditional games. Admission Free. ASHTON ON MERSEY SHOWBAND Saturday 12th June 10 7pm THE SECRET GARDEN Friday 18th June 10 Travelling theatre group 'Heartbreak productions' perform The Secret Garden (on the theatre lawn, no chairs, bring something to sit on/picnic) THE FRIENDS OF WALKDEN GARDENS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday 30th June at 7.30pm The Scout Hut, off Marsland Road, Sale Guest Speaker : Gordon Cooke “Going to Pot" CHRISTMAS CAROLS AROUND THE DOVECOTE Saturday 5th December 09 2.30-4.30pm Featuring choirs round the dovecote the Salvation Army Brass Band, mulled wine, mince pies, German sausages and German beers. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Sat 16th May 2009 2pm See press for further details MUSIC IN THE PARK 7pm Sat 13th June 2009 Featuring the Highly Acclaimed Big Band and Jazz Bands of Sale Grammar School, followed by the Pantonic Allstars featured on BBC Young Entertainer of the Year and one of the countries top youth steel orchestras. An alfresco performance on the theatre lawn. (Chairs not provided) Why not bring a picnic? Early booking strongly advised (through Sale Waterside) This event is supported by the Sale Festival WIND IN THE WILLOWS Fri 19th June 2009 5.30pm Heartbreak Productions Present Wind in the Willows on the Theatre Lawn. Live music, song, dance and inventive props create an enchanting experience for all the family. Join Toad, Ratty, Mole and Badger in this outlandish adventure. This is another al fresco event Following the success of last years sellout performance advanced booking through Sale Waterside is recommended. (Chairs not provided) why not bring a picnic? This event is part of the Sale Festival HERITAGE OPEN DAY Sat 12 September 09 Croquet on the lawn, dovecote open, garden tours, teas, brass band and traditional games CAROLS AROUND THE DOVECOTE Saturday 6th December 2008 from 2.30pm A festive mix of brass band, mince pies, mulled wine with local school choirs. HERITAGE OPEN DAY Saturday 13th September 2008 A chance to look inside the dovecote and display, plus tours of the gardens, stalls, traditional games, cream teas and croquet played on the Theatre Lawn. PETER PAN Friday 20th June 2008 5.30pm An early evening performance of the classic by Heartbreak Productions “Open air theatre at its best” THE ROARING 40s Saturday 14th June 2008 7.30pm The Big Band Sound of the Ashton-0n-Mersey ShowBand on the Theatre Lawn. A Night at the Oscars Saturday June 16th 2007 7pm-9.30pm An evening of music from the Movies with Ashton on Mersey Show Band starting the Sale Festival celebrations. Much A Do About Nothing “Much Ado About Nothing” was performed as part of Sale Festival by Illyria Theatre Company in the Walkden Gardens on Saturday June 23rd. The threat of bad weather reduced attendees and income for the promoter, The Waterside Arts Centre, but for those wonderful people who came to see it the threat of rain was Much Ado about Nothing! They put up their umbrellas, gave the group a standing ovation for continuing and behaved as if they thoroughly enjoyed the experience! The performers fast and inventive comedy raised the spirits and the Friends of Walkden Gardens and the young members of the Air training Corps who cleared away at the end seemed to ignore the rain. Illyria had succeeded in bringing together four traditional national institutions – Shakespeare, a lovely garden setting, the rain and the resilience of the British public ! CAROLS AROUND THE DOVECOTE Traditional carols with a brass band, solo saxophonist Ashley Wood, a children’s choir, mulled wine, mince pies, and hot turkey rolls. Hot chestnut seller and Father Christmas! HERITAGE OPEN DAY Over 700 people came to see the dovecote open in October 2006 and enjoyed traditional fun and games in the gardens. We are very grateful to Pat Coulburn from Sale Civic Society for putting up a display about the dovecote and its history. The day included tours of the gardens, the worlds first ‘Fire Eating Undertaker’ – with fire engine close by! and croquet was played again on the Theatre Lawn. ALICE IN WALKDEN Led by artist Sarah Males, a week of art and drama workshops culminated in a performance of The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland - which included the famous ‘Mad Hatters Tea Party’ on the Theatre Lawn and saw many young families visiting Walkden Gardens for the first time in August. ‘Magical flowers’ made out of coloured paper by children could be found throughout the gardens and the Cheshire Cat suspended high up in a tree looked down on the proceedings.Cream teas were served from the dovecote. MACBETH June 2006 saw murder on the Theatre Lawn, when the Illyria Theatre Company performed the Scottish play ‘Macbeth’. Shakespeare’s thrilling tale was enacted with true Jacobean authenticity and performed upon the unique Globe Theatre Style stage. Scottish food and drink was served during the interval, the event was a first for the Sale Festival and Sale Waterside who organized the event. ASHTON ON MERSEY SHOW BAND Increasingly popular are the band concerts held annually during the Sale Festival. Jointly staged by the Friends of Walkden gardens and Sale Festival, recent sell-outs have included; Music in the Park, Groove in the Gardens and Last Night of the Proms. The bandmaster referred to this event as the ‘Glastonbury of Sale!’ A great venue for a picnic, although home cooked food and a licensed bar are available, all reasonably priced and all profits going back into the gardens. GODSPELL The 70s rock musical – again performed by Trafford Youth Theatre and directed by Garth Jones to great acclaim. CIDER WITH ROSIE As far as we know, this was the first ever public event staged on the Theatre Lawn. Performed by members of Trafford Youth Theatre and drawn from all over the borough.

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