Starting in September, the first Friday of the month will bring a new early evening pop-up arts and food event to Fletcher Square in Ashton town centre.

‘Fridays on the Square,’ will give everyone the opportunity to relax, kick back and socialise with family and friends.

The events are being trialled in the town centre and are funded by the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) for Communities and Place. Four pilot events will take place on the first Friday of the month from 4pm to 8pm between September and December.

The events aim to attract and welcome all ages to join in the fun with great food, drink, art activities, and music on offer to help bring a sense of vibrancy and community back to the town centre.

With a selection of street food traders combined with family entertainment, it will provide families with the opportunity to pop into Ashton town centre on the way home or after school and join in with creative and fun activities while enjoying a bite to eat or early evening meal in a welcoming environment.

The event will offer adults the chance to enjoy a social after-work drink or meal to catch up with colleagues or friends before heading home or out for the evening to help bring a sense of vibrancy and community back to the town centre.

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The events will be taking place in Fletcher Square at the rear of Ashton Market on;

Friday 1 September

Friday 6 October

Friday 3 November

Friday 1 December - Find out more about our final and festive special event!

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Fridays on the Square has been fully funded from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) for Communities and Place for the Ashton Creative Improvement District.

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For more information about UKSPF, please visit www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/UKSPF

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