The Angelicus Saxophone Quartet - 19th June 2025
The Angelicus Saxophone Quartet playing iin St. Paul's Church, Sale on Thursday 19th June 2025.
"Ukraine and the Return of History:From 1991 to Today"
On Tuesday 17th June 2025, in the HiYa Rooms at Stanley Square, Bohdan Bilyk gave an informative and interesting illustrated talk od the developments in the Ukraine over the last three decades.
Slides from Bohdan's talk
Music in Stanley Square - 14th June
Musicians from Sale Breath Stars and Matthew Kenny and David Sotunde from Trafford Music Service Jazz Collective playing in Stanley Square on Saturday 14th June 2025.
Trafford Hong Kongers Tea Gathering - 14th June 2025
Summer Sound with the Soul Federation - 13th June
A great Sale Festival night at Sale Waterside with music from the Soul Federation.
This is an award-winning band playing Soul Northern Soul and Blues Brothers hits.
Still photos courtesy of norbertgphotography
Showtime 25 - 12th June 2025
An evening to remember led by host Billy Scouse.
Featuring the Cadman Dancers, Nomad Choir, Mike Hall Ensemble, Adam from The Nomads, and vocalist Domoniue.
Craig Ogden - 12th June 2025
Sale Festival were pleased to welcome back Craig Ogden with a concert organised by Sallow Tree Concerts.
Gorse Hill Studios - 10 for 10 Showcase
.Gorse Hill Studios are celebrating their 10-year anniversary as a creative arts charity for young people. This showcase is a fantastic collection of music, songs, spoken word, film and visual art,
Gallery of Photos from their show on 10th June
Henry VIII - England's Most Controversial King
Talk by Dave Walmsley - 9th June
Known for his 6 wives – there is much more to this king. He fought wars against the French and the Scots; he began to reform the country’s religious beliefs. He destroyed the monasteries and built palaces, fortresses and the navy. What made him tick?
The talk will also look at the King’s leading ministers – including Thomas Wolsey and Thomas Cromwell – both of whom served him loyally but ended up condemned.
Peter Baugh Celebration Concert - 8th June 2025
On the 8th June 2025, Sale Festival Committee were very pleased to host a concert to celebrate Peter Baugh.
Peter, together with his late wife Councillor Jane Baugh, has been an enthusiastic supporter of the arts in Trafford for many years.
This concert was an opportunity to thank him before an audience of his family and friends.
Ably compered by Nicola Dodd, we heard from Sale Brass Band, the Alma Singers Mike Hall & Robin Dewhurst, Spotlight Drama and Peter played his piano piece "In Memory of Jane".
Garth Jones (President of Sale Festival Committee) presented Peter with a Welsh rugby shirt.
Sale Cruising Club Boat Parade - 7th June
Many thanks to Sale Cruising Club for, once again, hosting the annual Sale Festival Boat Parade.
The Mayor of Trafford (Cllr Jane Brophy) with her consort on board "Kalliste" with Derek East, the Commodore of Sale Cruising Club.
On board "Jambow" our hosts were Bob Rule Captain) and Jackie Rule and not forgetting Rudy the dog.
Jackie kindly provided wine and nibbles!
Guests in the cabin were Garth Jones (President of Sale Festival), Mrs Gill Jones, Barry Brotherton, Mr Mark Eaton and Mrs Jane Eaton who is invisible as she took the photos.
Gallery of Photos from Sale Comic Con - 7th June
Sale Photographic Society Exhibition
& Awards Ceremony
The theme of this year's competition was "Leisure Activities"
The Mayor of Trafford Councillor Jane Brophy and her Consort attended this event on the evening of Friday 6th June in the HiYa Room at Stanley Square.
Entries were judged by Sale Festival President Garth Jones. Garth bought his first camera in the 1960's. He saw it in a shop window, and liked it so much he bought it. It cost him £9.
His film was B+W and he did all his home processing to make the final prints.
And of course he still has the camera.
The winners are as follows :-
Winner Mrs Leslie Heptinstall Cheque for £100
Rock Climbing
Second place Mr Robert Royle Cheque for £50
Castle Artist
Third Place Mr Alan Angel Cheque for £25
Girl Eating Ice Cream
Commended 1 Mr Bob Royle
Body Board Fun
Commended 2 Mr Chris Boyes
Won Against The Throw
Commended 3 Mr Andy Carpenter
Taking The Plunge
Commended 4 Mr Chris Boyes
Karaoke Gals
Gallery of images from the event by John Earnshaw
Marc Jackson at Cartoon Workshop
on 6th June 2025 some children (and adults) joined cartoonist Marc Jackson for a creative drawing workshop.
Music in Stanley Square - 1 June 2025
Mike Baker playing in Stanley Square on Sunday 1st June 2025.
Pirates on the Plaza - 31 May 2025
A great day out for all the family!
Many thanks to the volunteers from Sale Festival Committee and staff from Sale Library and Trafford Council's Events Team..
Sale Festival Launch - 18 May 2025
On a bright sunny day, the Bridgewater Blues Band kick off the launch of Sale Festival 2025.
Sale Brass Band playing at the launch of Sale Festival