Some things don’t change. These charming pictures were taken in the 1990s and early 2000s in three different but equally popular locations: Alexandra Park in Newtown (mainly the 2009 Hope in the Park party), Walmsley Park at Ince and Ashfield Park in Standish.

5. Jessica Paton as a ladybird at Hope In The Park, Alexandra Park
. Photo: Nick Fairhurst

6. Kaiden Foster, two, at the Hope In The Park event at Alexandra Park
. Photo: Nick Fairhurst

7. Ridgeside Falconry put on an impressive display at Alexandra Park
. Photo: Nick Fairhurst

8. Libby Dowd, three, from Goose Green enjoys an ice lolly at the Hope in the Park party at Alexandra Park
. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST
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