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I am very pleased to announce that beautiful Sylvie-Rose arrived safely into the world on 10th November and both mother and baby are doing very well - Deo Gratias. I would like to thank everyone for their kind wishes, cards and gifts at this very special time for our family.
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This year has flown faster than ever before and sadly the last few weeks seem to have been marked with endless news reports of tragic events for families both locally and further afield. So as we approach 2015, I would like to send a prayer to those people suffering at this time and also to wish you all a happy, safe and peaceful Christmas and New Year. Best Wishes
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The LOFT Cafe Come along and relax in The Loft Café away from the hustle and bustle of the day. A family run café on the balcony of Middleton Shopping Centre. (Up the stairs outside Spec Saver and The Card Factory). We serve delicious freshly cooked hot meals and snacks all day - all served by our friendly and helpful staff (two of them are our daughters!).
If you just want a drink, we have just the thing. Freshly brewed Lavazza coffee, tea, fruit teas, hot chocolate, milkshakes, fruit juices and canned drinks. We also have some tempting sweet treats and our fantastic value slice of cake and a drink deal for only £2.50! We’re open seven days a week (Monday-Saturday 9am-4pm and Sunday 10am-3pm) We also host regular meetings of the Rochdale Circle and church groups, so if you run any sort of social group, why not meet in The Loft? There’s plenty of room and we’ll even reserve tables for you if you give us a little notice. 1st Floor, Middleton Shopping Centre, Middleton M24 4EL Tel: 07730 051088 Find us on Face Book : The Loft Cafe, Middleton
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What’s On Tea Dance Every Monday 1pm - 3.30pm An afternoon of sequence dancing. Heywood Civic Centre, Church Street (Price £2.40 or £2.10 with PTL) 0300 303 8399
Aerobics Every Tuesday 5..30pm - 6.15pm This fun fitness class uses moves to music, perfect for raising your heart rate and burning fat. Ideal for those who wish to improve fitness levels and lose weight. Chadderton Wellbeing Centre, Burnley St. (Price £2.80 - £5.65) 0161 207 7000
OCL Swimming Lessons Every Wednesday 2pm - 7pm OCL offers swimming lessons to cater for all ability levels. 60 minute lessons payable in blocks in advance. Chadderton Wellbeing Centre, Burnley St. (Price £3 - £5.95) 0161 207 7000
1st - 24th December Cinderella has always dreamed of leaving her wicked stepmother and her life as a servant to meet a handsome prince. After the announcement that Prince Charming is to be holding a royal ball, it seems she may get her wish after all, but with the Ugly Sisters about who knows what can happen. Still with the help of Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother and a generous helping of fairy dust, perhaps her wish will come true? Middleton Arena, Corporation Street (Tickets £10- £16.50) 0844 855 4020
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Every Thursday 8.15pm - 9pm Boxercise is a fantastically fun exercise class based on boxing training principles. It is a pad focused workout incorporating some old school style boxing training, creating a highly effective fitness class suitable for literally everybody. Middleton Arena, Corporation Street (Price £4.50 - £5.60)0161 662 4000
15th November - 10th January Tricked into locating buried treasure by evil Abanazar, Aladdin finds himself trapped in an underground cave with nothing but some useless sparkly jewels, a dirty old lamp and no way out. When Aladdin rubs the lamp he accidentally awakens a powerful genie inside, who rescues him from the cave and grants him three extravagant wishes. Oldham Coliseum Theatre (Tickets £12.50 - £19) 0161 624 2829
3rd January (12 - 4pm) Craft activities, painting, drawing and creative fun for all the family, plus face-painting at a cost of £2. Gallery Oldham, Greaves Street FREE - No need to book 0161 770 4653
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Every Thursday (term time) It's time for babies to 'take over' Gallery Oldham. Explore textures, noises and objects related to our current exhibitions. 10.30–11.15: Non-walkers 11.30–12.15: Walkers Gallery Oldham, Greaves Street (FREE) 0161 770 4643
Friday Night Zone Every Friday 6.30pm - 8.30pm Weekly sessions with a range of fitness, swimming and sports organised by Rochdale Borough Youth Services and available to young people from 11 to 19 years old. Middleton Arena, Corporation Street 01706 927 284
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14th December (10am - 3.30pm) Competitors from all age groups and across the country will be competing in various forms of Kung Fu. Open free for the public. Middleton Arena, Corporation Street 07752 348 345
Cantare Choir, Christmas by Candlelight 20th December (7.30pm) Cantare, Rochdale’s foremost female voice choir presents a feast of Christmas music, including Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols" with harp accompaniment, in a beautiful candlelit setting. St Mary in the Baum Church, St Mary’s Gate/Toad Lane, Wardleworth 01706 642 471 (Sarina Ellis)
All Star Variety Show 25th January (7.30pm) Various acts take to the stage to entertain the whole family, and raise money for The Tomas Leighton Charity, to allow them to continue to afford the one-to-one specialised physiotherapy, early learning, sight and speech stimulation lessons that have helped Tomas to progress so far; as he suffers from Cerebral Palsy and cortical blindness. Middleton Arena, Corporation Street (Tickets £10- £15) 0844 855 4020
Christmas Markets Manchester Christmas Markets (City Centre) 14th Nov - 21st Dec 10am - 8/9pm Oldham Victorian Christmas Weekend (Town Centre) 20th - 21st Dec Rochdale Christmas Markets (Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre) 18th - 24th Dec 10am - 8/9pm
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Christmas Mass & Service Times... Alkrington & Providence United Reformed Church Manchester New Road, Alkrington Tel: 0161 654 9715 14th December 10.30am - Lessons & Carols for the whole family 21st December 10.30am - Communion Service 6.30pm - Lessons & Carol Service 24th December 6.30pm - Festival & Nativity Service 25th December 10am - Christmas Morning Family Service
St. Thomas More RC Church Mainway, Alkrington Tel: 0161 643 3847 Christmas Eve 8.00pm - Christmas Mass Christmas Day 11.00am - Christmas Mass
St. Michael’s Church Townley Street, Middleton Tel: 0161 643 2891 Sunday 14th 8am - Holy Communion 10.30am - Toy & Parade Service 6.00pm - Evening Service
Christmas Day 10.00am - Family Communion
Sunday 28th 8.00am - Holy Communion 10.30am - Holy Communion
St. Peter’s RC Church Taylor St. Middleton Tel: 0161 643 2168 Christmas Eve: 5.00pm - First Mass of Christmas Family Mass 8.00pm - Mass Christmas Day: 9.30am - Mass St. Stephen’s Day - 26th December Noon - Mass Feast of St. John - 27th December Noon - Mass Feast of the Holy Family - 28th December 9.30am - Mass / 6.30pm - Mass Due to parking difficulties, Fr. Kieran would kindly ask parishioners to consider parking on Tesco car park - especially on Christmas Eve.
Sunday 21st 8am - Holy Communion 6.30pm - Candlelight Carol Service with preacher Rt Revd David Walker, Bishop of Manchester
Christmas Eve 9.30am Holy Communion 6.00pm - Crib & Christingle Service 11.30pm - Midnight Communion
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Jan’s Beauty will be returning in February 2015 in a new location within Sharper Hair 217 Manchester New Road, Alkrington Jan would like to take this opportunity to thank all of her clients for their support during her maternity leave and is looking forward to seeing them all again.
Wishing Everyone A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year If anybody would like to purchase a gift voucher for family or friends to use upon Jan’s return in February (Valid for 12 months) Please contact Jan at the email below. Full details of Jan’s return will be disclosed in the next edition of Alkrington Life. If you wish to receive updates, please send your email address to:
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Recipes
Roast Pheasant Pheasant makes a nice change from chicken, and this recipe gives a richness to the meat, while madeira gravy adds something special. Serves 4.
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Drinks Review By John Boylan Wow! December already! Just where has that year gone?! Much has happened, and I hope 2014 has been as good to you as it has to me. December means Christmas is around the corner. (Pedantry alert!!) Christmas doesn't actually start until the 25th and lasts until January 6th, so as the famous song suggests we have only 12 days to eat, drink and be merry. So don't waste time drinking bad wine! Christmas dinner will be the focal point of many celebrations and in 9 out of 10 households (probably) there will be turkey involved. As we all know this is a light meat that doesn't offer too much in the way of flavour. That means the temptation to have that big, bold, red you've been saving for a special occasion needs to be avoided. At least until after dinner. A perfect match is something like a Gigondas, Vacqueyras, or this Châteauneuf du Pape by La Croix des Papes. Like other Rhône wines this is a rich, easy-drinking wine with moderate tannins and so will not totally overpower the turkey. Grenache is by far the predominant grape and lends jammy red and black fruit notes along with more earthy flavours of spice and dried herbs. The flavours and relative lightness of this wine also means that as well as matching your turkey perfectly it will also go well with most cheeses that might be had after dinner. I picked this bottle up from Tesco, Middleton when it was £10 marked down from £16.99. At a tenner it's a steal. Even at it's 'normal' price it's worth it for Christmas! All that is left for me to say is that I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year...and hopefully the hangovers aren't too bad. For your chance to win a bottle of this very fine wine just answer the following question : WHAT IS THE MAIN GRAPE TYPE USED IN THIS CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE ? EMAIL YOUR ANSWER ALONG WITH YOUR CONTACT DETAILS TO clare@alkringtonlife.com before 27/12/14
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LAYABOUT HERO Bill Keeth with a tale of dead-leg derring-do I know a guy you wouldn’t give tuppence for – and perhaps I’d better rephrase that. Because what I really mean to say is that I personally wouldn’t give tuppence for him. With good reason, too. He’s in his mid-forties but looks ten years older. He’s gaunt, generally unkempt, and unshaven in the main. Yet he’s had every conceivable chance in life – good looks in his youth, a caring family, a good education. But he’s hardly ever worked and hasn’t had a job in years. Meanwhile, he receives more in state benefits than his younger brother, a family man, earns, working all the hours God sends. He’s no dummy, though he acts the part most of the time. He’s got a B.Sc. despite the fact that he was drunk when he sat the exam – before he was ejected from the examination room for being inebriate, that is. He spends every last penny piece on drink, tobacco and worse. He’s into the wacky baccy, I’m told – and anything else that’s going the rounds amongst the footloose, feckless and fancy free. He’s schizophrenic, due in part, ’tis said, to the wacky baccy’s effect on him. He never does a tap. By way of example, he has all day to himself, with free access to leisure facilities and public transport. Yet he avails himself of none of these benefits. Come nine o’clock in the morning, when the rest of us are up and about, girding our loins against the vicissitudes of another working day, this guy will more often than not be picking up a six-pack from the local off-licence, and he’ll chug down all six before lunch. Never in a month of Sundays would it occur to him to buy a Christmas card or a birthday present for anyone. Never has any spare funds, is the story. Notwithstanding which, he fully expects to be on the receiving end in season and to be included on any list of guests to family parties. He is forever on the cadge! He has a nice little flat (one bed, lounge, shower room, kitchen), rent paid. It’s convenient to all amenities. It’s gated, has a communal garden and is sufficient unto his needs. Which are, simply stated, smoking, boozing, belching and breaking wind 24/7. He certainly doesn’t appear to do anything else. He never cleans the place; never decorates it. When the home situation gets really bad his family has occasionally felt obliged to tidy the place up. In the past they’ve got cleaners in and a decorator, too. Place looked a treat, it did. For a few weeks anyway.
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Six months on, it’s as bad as it ever was. Of course what the guy needs and requires is prescribed medication on a regular basis. Medication that works, provided it’s injected. The trouble is that Dr NHS Phool -Hardy (let’s call him) invariably makes the basic mistake of supplying him instead with tablets upon demand. Whereupon the guy simply neglects to take his medication. At which point things quickly go from bad to worse. On two occasions he’s binned his TV. (Because he can't stand the voices.) Last time around he threw out a good leather settee. (Because it’s green.) Meanwhile Dr NHS Phool-Hardy refuses to intervene until the guy reveals himself to be a public nuisance, a danger to himself and the general public. Whereupon Dr NHS Phool-Hardy will "section" him, sloping-shouldering the problem on to the police. The guy is then locked up and treated for 6 months minimum. As I say, I hate the guy with a vengeance (and, incidentally, Dr NHS Phool-Hardy, too.). Because their misbehaviour on the one hand, coupled to deliberate inaction on the other seriously impinge upon the quality of life of the guy’s family and friends. (Amazingly he still has a few – good ones, too.) And all for the sake of dose of prescribed medication. The guy to whom I refer – Mr Drunken Looney Tune, let’s call him – was "sectioned" recently, a couple of months prior to readers seeing an item on the television news concerning a guy who drowned in an accident at Hollingworth Lake. Not Mr Drunken Looney Tune, I hasten to add. What happened was they’d taken a trip out, canoeing, it seems, from the place where Mr Drunken Looney Tune was “sectioned”. And at some point in the proceedings the guy who drowned threw his lifejacket off and jumped overboard . . . was immediately dragged back into the canoe – then went overboard a seco nd tim e. Whereupon Mr Drunken Looney Tune did no more than dived in, fully-clothed, looking to rescue him. Unsuccessfully, I regret to add. It takes some guts to dive into open water, fully-clothed, I reckon. I know of just three guys in Middleton who’ve done as much. So who’d-a thowt it about Mr Drunken Looney Tune? Just goes to show how people can surprise you, doesn’t it? Because Mr Drunken Looney Tune for whom I wouldn’t normally give tuppence, has, in so doing, impressed me no end for once in his feckless life.
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Christmas Adverts 2014 those heartstrings, with its only downfall, the music... an awful choir cover of Dolly Parton’s “Try.” Coca-Cola You know that Christmas has started when you see the Coca Cola Christmas advert. This year sees Santa overseeing a series of kind acts set to the heartwarming “Make Someone Happy” soundtrack by Jimmy Durante. VERDICT: Surprisingly touching, but for those wanting to see the classic “Holidays are coming” Coca Cola advert, it should also be making an appearance. It’s that time of year when most of us aren’t rushing to make a brew during the ad breaks. Instead, we’re keen to see the latest crop of Christmas adverts that the big brands are treating us to, or in some cases subjecting us to. Here is a breakdown of what to look out for on your screens this year. John Lewis The most awaited Christmas advert of the year. This year a little boy (remarkably like my Harry - Ed.) finds his pet penguin a partner, both of whom happen to be soft toys. VERDICT: Instantly recognisable as a John Lewis ad; a cute, although rather unusual story this year. This big budget (£1m) CGI production follows the retailer’s classic formula, and is sure to be a huge success; although for some, fails to match buzz from previous years. Tesco The ad features people getting out their Christmas decorations, including Tesco staff, culminating in the illumination of a Tesco storefront. VERDICT: A poor show from Britain’s biggest supermarket. The big finish is a bunch of overacting people crowded together on a Tesco car park to watch an underwhelming light display. Not really the advertising campaign Tesco needed to remind us why we like their stores. Waitrose The story is about shy schoolgirl anxious to produce the perfect gingerbread for a stall at the Christmas fair. With the help of (a real) Waitrose employee, and many attempts, she succeeds. VERDICT: A sweet and inspiring story aimed to tug at
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Boots At the end of her 25th December night shift, a nurse returns home to find that her family have recreated Christmas day just for her. VERDICT: A simple advert, executed well. A nice story with a kind message about making people feel special. A good model for all Christmas ads.
Iceland Peter Andre shops in an Iceland store… but at Christmas. VERDICT: The same old Iceland adverts, but with some decorations and festive food. When this one comes on, this is your opportunity to start a brew - unless you’re an Andre fan of course ! Marks & Spencer Not dissimilar to the new Coca Cola advert, although a bit more materialistic. Two fairies fly around town doing good deeds for people. VERDICT: With no money being spent of celebrities this year, M&S have freed up their budget for better production and a twitter campaign (#FollowTheFairies).
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VERDICT: For many, (despite the cuteness of the John Lewis offering), this is by far the best Christmas advert this year. Made in partnership with The Royal British Legion, the theme is fitting with the commemoration of the start of WW1. It has been beautifully produced and carries a positive message of sharing. Although some reviews have been rather more cynical of late, accusSainsburys ing Sainsbury’s of trivialising the horrors of war. Enemy soldiers from WW1 agree a temporary truce Certainly a poignant tear jerker this advert is a definite for Christmas 1914, sharing gifts and a game of must see. You can also see “the making of” and “story football. Based on a true story. behind the advert” videos online.
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Stay healthy over Christmas A healthy diet and lifestyle can really take a hammering over Christmas. The extra nights out mean there are more opportunities for temptation, and less inclination to be active the next day. No one wants to spoil the fun but it's worth arming yourself with a few facts on how beat the bulge, and the New Year diet. Experts estimate that most people gain one pound, or 0.5 kg, over the Christmas period that's around 3,500 extra calories in a couple of weeks! The trick to preventing this is by trying to make small changes to reduce what you normally eat over the festive season, or by taking the opportunity to be more active during your free time. Reducing your portion sizes is probably the best and simplest way to keep your diet under control. That way, you can eat a little bit of all your favourites, rather than cutting out seasonal treats completely. Here are a few switches to you help avoid those extra inches: Eat one mince pie instead of two - save 185 calories. And take the pastry top off your pie and save an extra 80. Skip the Christmas pudding and cream after dinner, you can have it for tea later on instead of something else - save 329 calories. Choosing Greek yoghurt instead of cream will add to your tally. Always have a glass of water when you are
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drinking alcohol - cutting down by one glass of wine (125 ml) will save you around 100 calories. Adding a handful of ice to your wine glass before pouring will also shave off another 80. And beware huge wine glasses - drinking out of a smaller glass will reduce your calorie intake. Substitute diet or slim line mixers in your G&T and save 40 calories. Have mashed potato and skip the roasties - save 379 calories for three medium roast potatoes. Take a small portion of turkey instead of a large one - save 120 calories. Steer clear of the skin and avoid an extra 50 calories. Opt for a small portion of ham instead of a large one - save 170 calories Eat two chocolates instead of four - save around 90 calories Don't munch on bowls of crisps and nuts at parties, just take a few and then move away. 30 grams of crisps contains around 150 calories and a handful of nuts gives you 256 Swap a glass of Baileys at 180 calories for champagne and save 70 calories Substitute two sausages on sticks for two chicken satay pieces - save 80 calories
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Of course parties are the time when we relax and our guard is down so it makes sense to eat something like wholemeal toast with an egg or peanut butter to take the edge of our hunger before heading out on the town. Thirst is often mistaken for hunger so staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water before a party will ensure you don't drink wine to quench your thirst which inevitably lowers your resistance to calorie-laden snacks. If you're chilling out at home, keeping snacks covered or even out of reach will encourage you to eat less. And don't snack in front of the TV. Above all, staying active over Christmas has huge benefits for your body and mind. Get outside, clear your head and walk your way to a healthier New Year.
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This year’s festival was held at the end of October and was a great success. There was a great variety of acts to see from poets to puppet shows, authors, singers and actors, there was something for everyone. Why not take a look at the official festival video and gallery on the website? www.rochdaleliteraturefestival.co.uk
Children’s Reading group In the New Year, Alkrington library will be launching a children’s reading group. The group is aimed at children in Key stage 2 and will be run by local children’s author Adam Perrott. Adam says “I wanted to get involved with the Alkrington Reading Group for many reasons. My father would take me to Alkrington Library when I was younger and I discovered a plethora of classic literary characters: Toad, Ratty, Badger and Mole, Mary Poppins, Uncle Bulgaria and Orinoco, and so many more. Years and years later one of the fondest memories I have is when I first saw my own children's book in that same library sat on the shelves just waiting for someone else to discover it. A lot of children don't have a relationship with their local library or even books in general. With the regular meetings of ARG! (Alkrington Reading Group!) we can perhaps inspire a lifelong love of books in a child and, who knows, perhaps one day their books will be on the shelves in that same library where they attended a reading group all those years ago”. The group will meet on Saturday mornings 10.30am – 11.30 am from the 17th January and to start with will run fortnightly although this may change once the group gets established. Anyone interested in further information or wanting to book a place can contact the library on the details below.
Library services Did you know that you can access our digital library from home? All you need to do is visit www.rochdale.gov.uk and have your library card and pin number
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at hand (If you do not know your pin, please contact the library). Once you have logged in, you can view your library account and renew your books. There is also an option to search the Rochdale Libraries catalogue and reserve a book of your choice. There are audio and eBooks available, reference materials as well as details of library opening times, events and training. Alkrington library is a collection point for the Middleton crisis support food bank. We take donations of dried food goods such as cereals, tinned meat, fish and veg, tea and coffee as well as disposable nappies in all sizes. The Middleton Crisis Support Project is community organisation established to support local people in crisis by providing food and other essential goods; alongside advice and support to enable them to get back on their feet.
www.facebook.com/RochdaleBoroughLibraries On Facebook? Why not search and ‘like’ our library page? It’s full of up to date information about events and activities as well as pictures and book recommendations. For more details on anything regarding Alkrington Library, please contact us on 0161 643 7799 during library opening hours. You can also email Alkrington.library@rochdale.gov.uk For book renewals please ring 0300 303 8876 Monday-Friday 8.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m., Saturday 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
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Who’s Who Name the Christmas films that these characters are from. Bonus points for the names of the characters and actors.
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