Summer Solstice Garden Party

Carmel Smickersgill, Tours & Activities Editor

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Summer Solstice Garden Party

Platt Fields Park, Manchester
19 June 2022

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Gaskell Garden Project and No Borders
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Join No Borders Manchester and the Gaskell Garden Project for what promises to be a wholesome, heartfelt and thought provoking start to the summer season. With live music, food, workshops and more, this is a summer solstice garden party not to be missed.

The day’s activities will commence from around 1:30 pm in the market garden area of Platt Fields park.

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