Astounded by range of Council activities on offer
At the end of tonight’s meeting of Prestwich Local Area Partnership, I nicked one of the brochures brought along by the Council’s Prestwich Youth Manager, which outlines the activities for families and adults taking place in Bury over the summer.
I have to say that I am absolutely astounded by some of the things on offer, and I urge any local resident to check out the events on offer at www.bury.gov.uk/events. There’s something to do virtually every single day between now and October, much of it completely free. I am already excited about going up the Peel Tower next Sunday (for the princely sum of £1), and if I was off work all summer like Tamsin (who’s a teacher), I could keep myself well and truly amused with walks, nature activities, arts and crafts, events, shows and other activities.
In Prestwich alone, before this month is out there is the chance to enjoy Salsa, swing and jive dancing, and pond dipping in Philips Park. And in the wider Borough there’s talks at Bury Art Gallery, a tour of the town hall, ranger quests in the parks and walks all over the shop.
For families over the summer there are many things to do with the kids. Thomas the Tank Engine appears at the East Lancs Railway on the first three days of August, there are mini-beast hunts in parks, mask making, and a family fun day in St Mary’s Park in the ward on 16th and 17th August.
The “What’s On” guide also details the activities ongoing throughout the year, and local societies and clubs to join. I just wish I could give up work and do all these things! I’d be busier than I am now!
I am not normally one to give PR to the Council, because often they make me want to hurl myself out of the window in anger. But on this occasion and with this range of activities on offer for residents, they have excelled themselves. I am going to put some dates in the diary right now.
Rick
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