Stories, Workshops and Creative Happenings in Levenshulme’s Green Spaces
This summer, Levenshulme Old Library is taking creativity outdoors with You Are Here: Creating the Park – a series of events that celebrate storytelling, nature and community in some of Levenshulme’s much-loved parks.
Creating the Park expands our You Are Here project, inviting people of all ages to explore their surroundings in new ways, through creative workshops, guided walks and imaginative activities designed to bring people together and spark new ideas about the green spaces we share.
All events and activities are free to attend.
What’s On
Cringle Park – Saturday 28th June
A day packed with family-friendly fun and thoughtful reflection, featuring:
– Drop-in creative play from 1pm to 5pm
– Storytime and craft for ages 0–5 at 1:30pm
– A place-poem scavenger hunt for ages 5–11 at 3pm
– A Pakistani feast from Taz’s Desi Kitchen running 12–6:30pm
– A creative writing workshop for adults with Marie Crook at 7pm at Grounded Cafe
The Fallowfield Loop – Thursday 10th July
Cycle the Loop and write as you go with author Valerie O’Riordan, whose workshop will follow a guided ride starting from Station South at 6:30pm. Stay tuned for more details!
Chapel Street Park – Saturday 13th July
Enjoy a laid-back afternoon with performances, a BBQ, and a nature writing session led by Hette Phillips, all at Bluebell Green, running 1pm to 3pm.
More Than Just Events
Creating the Park is part of You Are Here, a wider storytelling project from Levenshulme Old Library that explores the histories, memories and meanings of local green spaces. The accompanying podcast – You Are Here: Five Stories About Parks in Levenshulme – is available now and offers original fiction and park portraits rooted in the lived experience of our neighbourhood.
Whether you’re joining a workshop, listening to a story, or just passing through, You Are Here is about noticing what’s around us and imagining what’s possible – one park at a time.
Supported By
This project is brought to life with support from the Transpennine Route Upgrade, Arts Council England, Grounded MCR, The Space, Bluebell Green and Station South.
For more information or to get involved, email jen@levenshulmeoldlibrary.org.uk.