Last year’s Arch Party set the bar high… so we brought it back, with the Found Summer Social. On Saturday 13 September, we packed the courtyard with food, activities, drinks, music and our people ready to make a day of it. And yeah, the rain showed up too, but it didn’t stop the good vibes for a second.

The lineup (and the line for food).

The Spärrows served up something special (because they always do). Suzume came through with their skewers and sake margaritas. Half Dozen Other dished out focaccia slices, pastries, and espresso martinis that went too quickly. Green Arches poured pints and put the football on. Blackjack Brewery kept the ales flowing. Tarsier Spirit brought the gin tastings. And Drip & Drizzle made sure nobody left without something sweet.

More than just food + drink.

We had free facepaint and activities to keep the kids busy, live DJs running the soundtrack all day, and live art from the HEADS crew. People drifted between the music, the food stalls, the football, and the bar. The perfect end to a mega summer.

Rain? What rain.

The sun had its moment, then Manchester did what Manchester does - the rain came out of nowhere. Umbrellas went up, decks still spun, pints still poured. Red Bank showed its true colours: a community that doesn’t call it quits just because of a bit of rain.

The best kind of Saturday.

Good scran, good drinks, good people. Summer Social showed us again what makes this neighbourhood so special. Roll on the next one.