It was 20 years ago today ……. an Arts festival … a bottle of wine …and a heap of good memories later

Now, it’s that time of year again when Chorlton prepares for its own arts festival.

It began when a teacher, a city councillor, and a vicar sat down with a bottle of wine and explored the possibilities of an annual festival of the arts here in Chorlton.

Fundamental to the concept was that it should be fun, and open to all and embrace all the arts.

And the rest is history, and that history is soon to be written.

So, with that in mind, this is the appeal for memories and memorabilia, from anyone, who took part, organized an event or just went along and enjoyed a performance.

You can leave a message, or an offer of something interesting at https://chorltonartsfestival.org/contact/

And the rest will be part of your contribution to our own Arts Festival.

Location; Chorlton

Pictures; first Chorlton Arts Festival programme, 2002,courtesy of the Chorlton Arts Festival, and the opening night of the Chorlton Arts Festival, 2021, from the collection of Andrew Simpson