There is speculation amongst the residents of Stretford that Silver Wheels, the roller rink in Altrincham (being demolished shortly) is set to move to the old Essoldo / Longford Cinema building in Stretford. There are various connections and events that give the story some plausibility, plus some talk on the Silver Wheels Facebook group that this is confirmed. At this stage, it is however just speculation with no credible sources (eg planning applications or statements of intent) to back this up. Whilst unexpected, any public use of the building as it stands would be applauded here. If you know any more about this, please leave us a comment or email direct here.
From Silver Screen to Silver Wheels?
Longford and Essoldo Cinema Stretford 
I skate every weekend at the current roller rink in Altrincham and they’ve got a big sign up there saying that they’ll be moving to the Essoldo building at some point this year, but no specific info as to when that will be.
I have been told that they move later this month
I really want to know if they have open the rink yet….my daugter really enjoyed her birthday party there…she thougt we can do it this year too but when we get there last weekend everything was shut…i didn’t know that they going to be moving to the Essoldo building. Does someone know any news about it?
Hi mrowa,
It’s all gone quiet again regarding the move so no idea if / when the new rink will open. If we hear something definite, we’ll stick it on this site.
whens roller rink open in stretford, loved it!
Any updates, i was told it would open in September.
(Ed-no news, all has gone quiet it would seem)
its due to open october, just waiting for conformation from the owner
Hi Paul,
Please could you let us know if and when the owner confirms? It would be great if those who’ve followed this site over the years could maybe take a look around the building out of hours. An open day could be a great way to re launch the building. That or there’ll be a lot of middle aged people and pensioners taking up roller skating!
Thanks for the info.
Is the roller rink open yet?
Reply: fraid looks like santas elves won’t be skating in Stretford this year.
any news?
Long story but if it happens its a long while off yet!
What a shame, We spent many a good time at at Silver Wheels in Alti as kids and taking our own kids. When we heard they were moving to Stretford (2011) we kept an eye on the place as we passed it daily. One day noticed the cars in the carpark so we stopped in for a nosey. Niel was there he pointed at the spring flooring that was being laid, There were some pillars they wanted to remove but due to grade 2 listing was not allowed. There were a few things that needed sorting but were hoping to open soon. Then Nothing What a shame.