One ofGreater Manchester‘s top rugby league teams is gearing up to end a successful season by giving fans the chance to grab tickets to one of their final home games for just £10.
And even better yet, kids can catch the team in action for free.
With summer officially here and schools across the region now out for the six-week holidays, parents, carers, and guardians often find themselves on the look-out for some different ways to occupy the kids that don’t break the bank too much, and while there’s no denying that a trip to the cinema, theme park, or the nearest beach are all solid choices, there’s plenty of other entertainment options that are worth making the most of.
How does catching a family-friendly rugby league game with thousands of other passionate fans sound?
Salford Red Devils is giving locals the chance to take the kids to see one of their final home games in the 2022 rugby league Betfred Super League on Saturday 13 August at the AJ Bell Stadium for free when they grab an adult ticket for just £10 each.
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Salford Red Devils are one of the oldest teams in the Rugby Football League / Credit: John Clifton/SWpix.com (via Salford Red Devils)
Founded all the way back in 1873, Salford Red Devils are one of the oldest teams in the Rugby Football League.
They have been representing Greater Manchester for nearly 150 years now.
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The team has won several trophies and major titles over the years, including six Championships and one Challenge Cup, and has also got themselves a loyal fanbase too, who have been with them every step of the way.
Star players like Ken Sio, Joe Burgess, Tim Lafai, Brodie Croft, Marc Sneyd, and captain Elijah Taylor are just some of the famous names that draw fans in their thousands to watch the team each week.
They have been representing Greater Manchester for nearly 150 years now / Credit: Paul Currie / SWpix.com (via Salford Red Devils)
Unfamiliar with what it’s all about, and why the sport is so well loved?
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Split into two 40-minute halves with 13 players on each team, rugby league is a fast-paced and exciting game where the ball can only be passed backwards, so players must use their pace, strength, and power to move forward.
Teams need to make their way with the ball to the end of the pitch to score a try, which is worth four points, and then they get a chance to kick the ball through the posts for an extra two points.
Teams have six tackles to gain as many metres as they can – and ultimately, clinch the win.
The team has won several trophies and major titles over the years, including six Championships and one Challenge Cup / Credit: John Clifton/SWpix.com (via Salford Red Devils)
With a season that runs from February to September each year, rugby league teams battle it out for the chance to make it to the top six, enter the play-offs, and earn their spot at the Grand Final – which is played at Old Trafford at the end of the season.
Salford Red Devils reached their first ever Grand Final in 2019 and the Challenge Cup Final a year later – which was their first since 1969 – and with the team currently in fine form, they are aiming to reach another major final this season, with the help of their enthusiastic fans spurring them on.
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Fancy being part of the action then?
If you’re looking to join an ever-growing community of rugby league fans, then it’s definitely worth making the most of this limited-time-only offer and grabbing a ticket to watch the Salford Red Devils’ at home against the Huddersfield Giants on Saturday 13 August for just £10 for adults, with all under-16s going free.
You can grab tickets to watch Salford Red Devils for £10 this summer / Credit: Salford Red Devils
There’s tickets for both standing and seating available, as well as hospitality tickets – which give you access to the hospitality lounge with table dining, bar and padded seats.
The stadium is also full-accessible, with seating on all sides of the pitch available.
And, if you like what you see, Salford Red Devils 2023 season tickets are currently on sale at an early bird discounted price too.
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Find out more about the offer, and buy tickets here.
Featured Image – Allan McKenzie / SWpix.com (via Salford Red Devils)
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A free wedding show is returning to the spectacular Grade I-listed Rochdale Town Hall
Daisy Jackson
A beautiful wedding show is returning to the Grade I-listed Rochdale Town Hall next month, and it’s totally free to attend.
Rochdale Wedding Show (RWS) will bring together 40 different suppliers, showcasing everything from flowers and wedding cars to catering and cakes.
There’ll be food tastings, live music, and breathtaking wedding fashion to get stuck into when the event returns to Rochdale Town Hall on Sunday 17 May.
Organisers Rochdale Borough Council have brought together a huge line-up of businesses to help couples get inspired and organised for their big day.
Companies will be showing off the latest trends in bridalwear, menswear, and everything in between when it comes to wedding fashion.
Then you’ll be able to meet and browse suppliers for your flowers, your wedding transport, photography, venue dressing, cake design, hair and make-up, entertainment, jewellery, music, decorations, and even lighting.
And even if you’re in the very early stages of planning, you might be able to find your perfect wedding venue at the Rochdale Wedding Show, along with masses of inspiration to get started.
Many suppliers will be offering exclusive ‘show only’ offers on the day too, so you could make some big savings.
Experts will be on hand to offer advice and answer questions, whether you’re looking for something traditional, a more contemporary theme, or a civil ceremony.
If the surroundings of RWS have caught your eye, good news – you can get married at the Rochdale Town Hall itself, and you will be able to take a look around the building on the day.
That includes the accommodation inside the nearby Rochdale Register Office, which includes a 70-seat ceremony room, the Red Rose Suite, which holds marriage and civil partnership ceremonies.
Classic and contemporary wedding cars will be on display at Rochdale Wedding ShowEnjoy a taste of wedding bands and DJs at Rochdale Wedding ShowA complimentary glass of fizz and canapes will be served to guests on arrival.Hair and beauty experts will be at Rochdale Wedding ShowToastmaster Alan CalowLooking for inspiration? At the show there will be many ideas for things you may not have even considered having at your wedding, yet!Meet beautiful, stylish and inspiring suppliersExperts will be on hand to offer advice and answer questionsThe bar on the first-floor bar will also be open for love-themed cocktailsMeet beautiful, stylish and inspiring suppliersMeet beautiful, stylish and inspiring suppliersCompanies will be exhibiting the latest collections and trends in bridal wear, formal menswear and everything in betweenVisitors are welcome to try the acclaimed Martlet Kitchen restaurantRochdale Wedding Show will be in the stunning Rochdale Town Hall, itself a popular wedding venue
Guests will be greeted with a complimentary glass of fizz and canapes, and in between wedding planning, visitors are welcome to try the acclaimed Martlet Kitchen restaurant, where there’ll be hearty Sunday roasts with all the trimmings on offer.
The first-floor bar will also be open for love-themed cocktails, including a Passion Fizz, Blushed and Frisky, and Love Bite, plus other drinks and snacks.
Events manager Charlotte Preston says: “Rochdale Wedding Show is the ultimate afternoon out for anyone looking to look at their options ahead of the big day.
“Whether you are in the early stages of planning or your wedding is rapidly approaching, this is a must-attend event to get ideas and inspiration, meet the experts and relax with friends and family.”
No need to book tickets, entry is free, just turn up and browse – you can find out more HERE.
National Trust’s popular Manchester blossom trail returns with dozens of Bloomtown events this spring
Emily Sergeant
The blossoms are blooming everywhere you look, and the National Trust’s popular Bloomtown programme is back once again.
Each spring, the most beautiful blossom covers the UK in swathes of pink and white.
From ornamental magnolias in gardens to hawthorn scattered across the countryside, you really don’t have to go far to experience the beauty of this season, as there’s plenty of blossom to discover right on our doorstep in Greater Manchester.
Whether you’re walking through the city centre on your way to work, enjoying a spot of lunch in the park, or going on a little local adventure with your family, the National Trust’s interactive Bloomtown map is filled with more than 50 of the best places to see blossom – with trails that will take you on a journey through several floral hotspots.
You can follow the Bloomtown Trail everywhere from Manchester city centre, to Salford, Trafford, Rochdale, and Stockport, or get creative and use the map to explore and create your very-own route.
The National Trust’s popular Manchester blossom and Bloomtown trail has returned this spring / Credit: The Manc Group
That’s not all either, as the National Trust has also organised a whole host of themed events and activities to help you appreciate the blossoms in all their glory.
You can get involved in everything from walks and bike rides, to poetry, dance, storytelling, creative workshops, and so much more at hotspots like Castlefield Viaduct, Dunham Massey, and Lyme Park.
Bee Pedal Ready are hosting a series of Bloomtown bike rides – including one this weekend (Saturday 25 April, followed by others in May) – where you can bring your own bike or borrow one for free and explore some of Manchester’s best blossom-lined routes.
A special Blossom-themed parkrun will take place at Heaton Park next weekend (Saturday 2 May), or there’s also a hands-on ‘blossomify your kit’ workshop at the park’s Lakeside Cafe this Saturday (25 April) morning too.
One of the most creative events on the lineup has to be the poetry and writing walks through the city’s pocket parks and green spaces, where you’ll be given a related writing prompt at each blossom stop.
First timers and experienced poets alike are welcome of the event on late May bank holiday Monday (25 May).
Bloomtown then ends in a finale weekend with dance performances and music created from the electrical signals of plants on Saturday 30 May at Castlefield Viaduct (booking required), as well as a free celebration for all ages on Sunday 31 May at The Whitworth Art Gallery – featuring blossom-themed storytelling, arts and crafts, bike rides, free books, drumming, dance, and more.
The Bloomtown programme is underway until 31 May, and you can find out more about all the themed events and book your tickets on the National Trust website here.