Make Tracks

Salford City Council and From The Other have announced Make Tracks, a free family day of music, art and activity on Chapel Street on Saturday 19 September, marking the completion of the Chapel Street East and New Bailey scheme.

The scheme has added segregated cycle tracks, continuous footways, new planting, seating and sustainable drainage along the corridor, prioritising pedestrians and cyclists while retaining capacity for buses and general traffic. It connects New Bailey, Greengate, Trinity and Irwell Riverside with the city centre as part of the area’s wider regeneration.

Events run from 1pm to 5pm at Sacred Trinity Church and New Bailey, then move to The Anglesey from 5.30pm to 8pm. Entry is free throughout, with one exception: a guided walk led by local historian Jonathan Schofield, tracing the history of Sacred Trinity, Bexley Square and New Bailey, carries a small charge donated to the church.

Live music includes Manchester School of Samba, the Flat Iron Choir and dhol drummers, with actress Sam Buttery hosting the main stage outside Sacred Trinity. New Bailey Arch hosts a Roll’n’VibeMCR roller disco with DJ Meme Gold, while the evening session at The Anglesey brings acoustic sets from Chia Kali, Holly Redford Jones and Romy Taylor.

Cycling activities include cargo and accessible bike try-outs from Manchester Bikes, a guided ride with Bee Pedal Ready, free repairs from Dr Bike, and travel advice from Transport for Greater Manchester and Walk Ride GM. Manchester Bikes will also promote a 30% discount on car-free entry to RHS Garden Bridgewater.

Further activities include Bhangracise, line dancing with Red Rodeo Club, an upcycled art market, seed bomb making with PLANT MCR, activities from Salford Badge Club, temporary tattoos from House of Bodyart, and pet portraits by a professional PhoDOGrapher. Sacred Trinity’s open day will include tower tours and a bell-ringing demonstration.