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Winterfest

Sarah Gaffney-Lang, Families Editor

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Winterfest

Hulme Community Garden Centre, Manchester
19 December 2020

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Hulme Community Garden Centre
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With Christmas just around the corner, and the city centre Christmas markets looking a little sparse and sad, you’ll be pleased to hear that Hulme Community Garden Centre is back with their annual winter festival.

Jam packed with festive goings on – you can expect live music, poetry (courtesy of Sayin?), and DJ sets. Warm your cockles with mulled wine and other hot tasty treats and come in fancy dress if the mood so takes you.

Keep the little ones entertained with story time in the company of Sal Maguire, and there’s wreath making and other crafty activities to boot.

If you’ve not got your tree yet, fear not! You’ll find a glorious selection along with all the usual plant offerings.

Tables can be pre-booked for £4 otherwise, entry is free.

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Clay studio was founded in 2016 to provide a dedicated workshop for new graduates, hobby ceramicists and experienced makers. The studio also offers a range of classes for students of all abilities.

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Z-arts was formed in 2000 as a ‘creative space for young people’ with a priority on providing participatory activity.

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Niamos is a co-operatively run exhibition, arts, and performance space with a micro bakery, music studio’s, a kitchen and a holistic well-being space in the midst of transformation.

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