The first Friends event took place on Thursday 17th April, 2003.
We were lucky to have a beautiful sunny day and local families enjoyed an afternoon on Clayton Vale.

Children and parents followed the Jolly Bunny through the Vale, finding and drawing symbols along the way and receiving a Cream Egg on completion of the route.
The bouncy castle was a big attraction and Topple the Tins brought children and Dads together to practice their skills. The Heaton Park donkeys called in to give rides, Clayton Methodist Church's Stay and Play group painted faces and Johnson Hewlett Scout Group's leaders brought along a Tombola and Twopenny roll. Park Wardens helped children to make Easter cards and badges and Manchester Dogs Home ran a Pick the Dog game and sold soft toys. Stepping out in Clayton and Newton Heath brought along information boards and leaflets about Health Walks taking in place in the area and there was a Tuck shop and a Raffle. The Neighbourhood Wardens came along to mark mobile phones with a Smart Water security system and the Ice cream and Hot food vans were on site to provide sustenance for all.

By the end of the day we were all extremely hot and tired but very happy with the way the afternoon had gone.

Thank you to all that attended, we hope that you enjoyed The Jolly Bunny Hop as much as we did and you will join us at our next event.