media & sponsorship
press releases
please select a press release to download:
2008 Festival an unqualified success (June 2008)
Scottish team signs up (May 2008)
You can also read these stories on our news page »
Owen adds his support (April 2008)
Festival entries flying in (March 2008)
United star brings smiles to Children's Hospital (October 2007)
Sir Trevor kicks off 2008 festival (October 2007)
Will the Girls Beat the Boys? (April 2007)
Ryan Gigg's Launches 2007 Festival (February 2007)
Soccer Festival's Donation to Children's Hospital (December 2006)
Nation's Biggest Stand-alone Mini Soccer Festival Hits Salford (July 2006)
England Star Shows his Support (June 2006)
United Starlet Launches Festival (March 2006)
The event Festival Media Officer is Helen Robertshaw. You can contact her by telephoning 0161 607 8514 or by e-mailing her.
sponsors
This year's headline sponsor is Salix Homes. Salix Homes manages around 10,500 council-owned properties across Central Salford and the Beechfarm and Rainsough Brow Estates. They're determined to provide a fresh and energetic approach to the management of homes - one that is all about results. Their role will cover housing management and renewal services, and will be focusing on their customers, to improve the quality of their home and neighbourhood and provide a housing service that really responds to their needs. Visit the website at www.salixhomes.org to find out more.
Also supporting the event are:
Shokk - youth fitness specialists. Visit www.shokk.co.uk to find out more.
UMBRO - football kit and equipment manufacturers. Visit www.umbro.com to find out more.
Miller Regeneration - creators of innovative regeneration and mixed tenure housing. Visit www.millerregeneration.com to find out more.
The festival is staged by Manchester FA, Salford Community Leisure and Charlestown & Lower Kersal New Deal For Communities.
Further sponsorship packages for the 2008 festival have now been finalised, and details are available on the Sponsorship Opportunities PowerPoint document.
For more information on sponsorhip and supporting the festival, please contact Phil Heap at Logistique on 07920 096459 or by e-mail.
radio lollipop
Radio Lollipop
help to provide the entertainment at the festival. Based at Manchester Children's Hospital in Salford, Lollipop is part
of an established national charity with centres around the UK and overseas. They provide play, fun and entertainment to
sick children through contact on the wards and radio broadcasts from our hospital studio. All this is provided by
volunteers - the only qualifications needed are enthusiasm and a love of children. If you would like a rewarding two
hours per week, do get in touch through the website or on 0161 794 4340, and join the Lollipop Team.
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