Every two years Didsbury hosts The Didsbury Arts Festival…. a fantastic volunteer led community Arts event and this year we are delighted to be supporting as a Gold Sponsor. The theme this year is ‘Roots’ which seemed entirely appropriate for the many new residents putting down roots in our St James Park development at the heart of the village.

Over nine days the Festival Director Daniel Williamson will curate a mix of events and productions in various locations, including our St James Park marketing suite. The full programme will be launched in Spring and you can keep up to date here >

Maria Stripling, Chair of the DAF Board said: “The support of our gold sponsors provides an anchor to the festival and ensures its high quality. As we now go into the intensive programme development period we can be confident of delivering an event that exceeds expectations. This year’s festival promises to be bigger and better than ever. Our aim is to make it an even more inclusive experience and to reach out to a wider and more diverse audience across Manchester, as well as to the local, south Manchester community.”

As well as the four gold sponsors DAF, a registered charity, is supported by a whole host of local organisations, individual patrons, friends and volunteers, who donate time, money, goods and services to ensure the festival’s success.