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   Visit Salford news - February 2012
Here's just a small taster on what's on offer in the city this month. Whether music, fast action on the rugby field or free family fun are your thing, it's all here in Salford. For more ideas go to: www.visitsalford.info
'What's the Score?' With Colin Murray and the BBC Philharmonic on 5 live BBC Philharmonic Studio, MediaCityUK Friday 24 February, 7.00 – 9.00pm Can you imagine the BBC’s Match of the Day without the opening music? Or Test Match Special without that unforgettable tune? As excitement builds in the run up to the Olympics, the BBC Philharmonic has teamed up with BBC Radio 5 live to celebrate the best and most loved sporting theme tunes of all time. Colin Murray and a panel of special guests will discuss their favourite tunes, while the orchestra, led by musical director Clark Rundell, performs a selection of iconic sporting music. The programme will go out live from the BBC Philharmonic’s studio at MediaCityUK. Tickets for the show will be made available in a random draw, applications will be open from Friday 3 February at 7.00pm and will close on Friday 10 February at 7.00pm. Salford City Reds v Castleford Tigers The Reds kick off their Super League 2012 season with a home clash against Castleford Tigers. This will be the first competitive match at the brand new stadium and is a must see for all Reds fans. Kick off is 5.45pm. To buy tickets go to the website or call: 0844 888 0200. Saturday 4 February Lost World half term activities at the Lowry Outlet Mall Head down to the mall for half term free family fun with a Jurassic twist. You can Walk with a Dinosaur, see Manchester Museum and their real fossils , give the kids a dino-makeover with Jurassic Facepainting, make a dinosaur fridge magnet or enjoy The Ultimate Reptile Experience. We're sure it will be a roaring success! Saturday 11 – Sunday 25 February Valentine's Health and Beauty Event! Get a Makeover by make-up artists to the Stars! 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. Plus FREE hand and arm massages in the Molton Brown Store, MBT's trainer is offering free movement assessments, Virgin Active will be giving away freebies and giving advice on health and fitness and more! Sunday 12 February 11.00am - 4.00pm The Quays Open Day 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. Experience a new major exhibition about children’s wartime stories at IWM North, join us to celebrate the BBC Children’s Big Birthday Bash, get up close to the Chinese State Circus at The Lowry, take a powerboat ride around The Quays courtesy of The Watersports Centre, have a guided tour of Unlocking Salford Quays heritage sculpture trail, meet the Tudors at Ordsall Hall, play interactive games at The University of Salford and Walk with a Dinosaur at The Lowry Outlet Mall. A special day at The Quays that you won’t want to miss. For info on all events see www.thequays.org.uk/qod Saturday 18 February from 10.00am Salford City Reds v Hull FC Salford City Reds take on Hull FC in round 4 of Super League 2012. This is second home game of the season and the first Friday night fixture at Salford City Stadium. Soak up the atmosphere and don’t miss what promises to be another crunch match for the Reds. Kick off is at 8.00pm. To buy tickets go to the website or call: 0844 888 0200. Friday 24 February Attraction of the month The Kings Arms, Bloom Street Situated just off Chapel Street and just 10 minutes walk from the centre of Manchester, the Kings Arms is a pub, music venue and theatre (home to Studio Salford) with artist’s studios. It's more than your average watering hole! The pub was built in the 1870s to replace an older Kings Arms which stood on the other side of the street and which was pulled down to make way for the building of Salford Corporation's gas offices. The King's Arms took the mantle of "Manchester Food and Drink Festival Pub of the Year" from The Crescent in 2005.The pub has often been used for filming TV dramas such as Cracker and it more recently featured heavily in Channel 4’s Fresh Meat. New landlord The Beautiful South and ex-House Martins frontman Paul Heaton wants to pull local communities together and the pub now hosts an impressive number of events and clubs, such as a knitting club, a book club and pint and a poem nights. Go the the website to see what's on. Source: Salfod Council. Due to problems with spam only SalfordOnline members can now leave comments. Becoming a member of SalfordOnline only takes a minute, just hit the red Join Us button at the top right hand side of the page to create your Personal account. Got a news story? Need help with publicity for an event in Salford? Send it to newsdesk@salfordonline.com or call the SalfordOnline newsdesk on 0161 789 5377. |
