Very lucky(so far) with the weather for the family Mini Olympics in the Park. A good crowd enjoying the races.

A bit off topic, but the Friends of the Bridgewater Canal (Sale) are organising a canal cruise to Worsley on Sunday 19th August 2012. This will cross the famous Barton Aqueduct over the Manchester Ship Canal and pass the Monton Lighthouse. It will depart from the moorings at the King’s Ransom Pub (Sale) at 11am.
This will be a one-way cruise with return to Sale by mini-bus. Refreshments will be served on board and there is a cash bar. The cruise will also include a guided tour of the Worsley canal basin area.
Tickets are £16 each from cruise@salefestival.org.uk or by phoning or texting 07785918722 or 07526670210

Friends of the Bridgewater Canal (Sale)

The next FoWP Committee Meeting will be at 7.30pm on Tuesday 10th July 2012 at Park House, 73 Northenden Road, Sale, M33 2DG.

The defective Skier machine has now been replaced with an updated model.

However, we are aware that there now s a problem with the other Skier and also with the Space Walkder that is near this Skier. Both problems have been reported to Trafford Council and they have contacted the equipment provider who is sending an engineer to inspect the equipment.

The Skier

In common with other parks in the Borough, the Council are reducing the amount of areas using bedding out plants. This is due to the reduced levels of staffing and other resources now available.

The Sunken Garden has been re-designed to be more sustainable, using more perennials.

New Sunken Garden in June 2012

Download the overall new plan for the Sunken Garden and the detailed planting out scheme

To celebrate the opening of the London Olympics, we will be holding our own family games in the Park on Sunday 29th July starting at 1.00pm.

Three-legged race, Sack Race, 50 metre dash for kids, 100 metre dash for adults, tug-of-war etc.

Competition for best decorated Olympic Medal. Entry packs £1 from Minikin Emporium, 11 Northenden Road, Sale.

REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE

You may have noticed that the tyre and zip wire have been removed from the children’s play area. Apparently they have had to be replaced and Trafford Council is currently waiting for prices for replacements from the supplier.

Sale Lions Club will once again be running their Father’s Day Family Fun Day in the Park. The event starts at 12 Noon and entrance is free. Wide range of stalls, refreshments and entertainments.

In glorious sunny weather, large crowds enjoyed the Jubilee Tea Party with Sale Brass Band which the Friends of Worthington Park had organised in the Park for the afternoon of Sunday 10th June 2012.