2011was the best year for our Fun Dog Shows yet. The three shows raised over £1111 for the RSPCA and hopefully were a lot of fun as well. We’re already looking forward to the shows for this Summer so here are the dates for your diary: April 21st, 2012 June 9th, 2012 September 8th,...
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On Sunday afternoon, 4th December 2011 Flixton Brass band will be appearing at Jackson’s Boat. They’ve played for the last 5 years at this time and it’s always very Christmasy with the decorations up and the fire roaring. It’s always very popular – so arrive early yo be sure of a seat!
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After the very sucsefull show at Easter and in June our final fun dog show of the season will be Saturday 22nd October. Registration will start from 10:30 with the classes from about 11. There’ll be the normal classes such as waggiest tail, treat catcher and Dog Olympics – more details will be available nearer the time. This...
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Following the sucess of Jacksonbury last year we held another music festival in August – on Friday 12th. The event was jointly organised by SMART, Sale Moor Community Partnership, Jackson’s Boat, Rocket Jam, and THT’s Sale Community Panel. There was something for everyone with music for all tastes. The charities who will benefit from the proceeds...
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On Sunday 26th June 2011 we held Rocket Jam Showcase – an all acoustic music event hosted by Rocket Jam’s Phill Platt and friends featuring some of the best acoustic acts from around Manchester.
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On Saturday 11th June 2011 Jackson’s Boat was proud to present Flixton Brass Band in a family friendly, flag waving evening concert of patriotic favourites. Unfortunately the Great British weather wasn’t kind so we had to move the event from the outdoor stage to the cover of the marquee – but the rain didn’t manage...
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The first fun dog show of the year was Easter Saturday 23rd April 2011. It was our most sucessfull yet with over 90 dogs taking part and over £550 raised for the RSPCA. I will post the results in the next few weeks. There will be another one on Saturday 18th June and then the...
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Sunday 22nd May 2011 the Bike Barn Bike Village event was held at Jackson’s Boat. It was a whole day of bike themed activites, entertainment and events about bikes to raise mony for CAFT (Children’s Adventure Farm Trust). Dispite the rain over £700 pounds was raised! Activities included: Bicycle Museum – a large number of spectacular...
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On Saturday 14th May 2011 Sale West Pathways Group will be holding a Fun Day at Jackson’s Boat. There’ll be games, prizes and fun starting at about midday. Check out their Facebook page for further details: http://www.facebook.com/events/create.php?eid=208320765854783.
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It might seem like a long way off – but it’ll soon be Christmas and New Year Eve again. This year we’re planning a glamorous Hollywood style awards night. Either dress to impress or come as a celebrity. As usual we’ll be serving a hot buffet and there be dancing until the early hours. ...
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