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oss Farm Fisheries on Cutnook Lane, Irlam has been developing and evolving for the past seven or eight years. Now with six fishing lakes, landscaped area’s with an abundance of wildlife, an on site tackle and bait shop, fantastic café and the potential for an onsite Education Centre, the Fisheries is a ‘tranquil oasis’ for visitors and is certainly a community asset not only for Irlam and Cadishead but the whole of Salford and the surrounding area.

Owners Alan Whitehead and wife Lorna have owned Moss Farm since 2005, after they fell in love with the open countryside, to which their farm is surrounded by. They started the fishery business in 2007 and are proud that it has now reached completion.

Alan and Lorna said, “We are so proud to have put the final touches to our dream of providing an oasis for the people of Irlam and Cadishead and the rest of Salford, not only for anglers but cyclists, walkers and those just wanting a break from the pressures of day to day living. Try a bit of fishing, enjoy a walk or just sit back enjoy a nice meal or a cup of tea in the Café and watch the World go by…” Tel. 0161 775 1655.

Alan and Lorna would like to wish all customers, old and new, all the very best for 2016.

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eith Thompson owns the Tackle Shop at Moss Farm Fisheries. “I have been fishing for 26 years and love all the different types of angling that Moss Farm Fisheries has to offer.

I am an all round angler myself and love to take part in matches but love to target the bigger specimens as well.

Moss Farm fisheries has six lakes in total, five of them for match and pleasure anglers with a wide variety of fish to suit everyone, barbel, chub, carp, crucian carp, tench, perch, ide, rudd and roach and one specimen lake which has a good stock of double figured carp to 30lb.”

Keith added, “At my tackle shop we have all the top brands and the right tackle and bait to suit all the types of fish and fishing. We have a good amount of stock for the carp anglers and match/pleasure anglers from brands like Korda, Fox, Nash, Guru, Maver, Drennan and much more.

We are always happy to help when we can, even with those that are new to fishing, offering advice and assistance on the right equipment. We have open matches, open leagues, bookable matches and plan to have youth matches in the future for the local younger anglers. Come in and have a look around and a chat we love to talk fishing!” Tel. 07723 909 001.

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f you haven’t made the short trip to the Fisheries Café on Cutnook Lane, Irlam recently then now is certainly the time to pop along and you are sure to be surprised!!

The Café has moved into bigger and better premises at the Moss Farm Fisheries and now with around 40 covers and a really comfortable sofa area there is plenty of room for individuals, groups, families and parties.

Hosts Henry and Yvonne Maciak have a wealth of experience and that certainly shows with their daily specials, full breakfasts, snacks and hot and cold drinks all beautifully served and presented at very competitive prices.

Sunday Lunch is proving popular and all are welcome to the friendly café including birdwatchers, anglers, walkers, cyclists in fact anybody and everybody looking for good food and great service at a realistic price. Opening hours are 7.30am until 3.00pm. Tel. 07092 988 595.

A Farm Shop at the Cafe also offers locally sourced produce at the same great prices. Why not do a bit of local shopping whilst enjoying your lunch or snack!

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ew to Moss Farm Fisheries is a fantastic ‘Worm Farm’ producing some of the best, fresh worms available anywhere in the Country.

The Dendrobaena worms that are purpose bred for fishing are originally imported from Holland then grown in the indoor worm farm and harvested when they reach the optimum size for fishing with. Worms are one of the best baits around with the added bonus of being totally natural.

Moss Farm worms can be shipped within 24 hours in special containers to anywhere in the Country after being ordered on line at justworms.co.uk or by telephone on 0161 775 1655.

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Irlam Councillor Wants To Be Selected

The Labour Party will be holding an election in the near future to decide who will be the Labour candidate in the forthcoming Salford Elected Mayor Election which will take place in May 2016.

Roger Jones said, “I am an experienced Salford Councillor, having represented Irlam Ward for the last 30 years. Between 2001 and 2008 I was Chairman of the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority at a time when we were fighting for Government money to expand the Metrolink network and to develop the rail network here in Greater Manchester. I am pleased to say that both these campaigns were successful.”

Roger added, “The first task of the City Mayor is to choose a new cabinet and I will ensure that the eight cabinet members are gender balanced and that all geographical areas of Salford are represented.

I will ensure that younger Labour councillors get their chance as well.”

Other topics that Roger would be keen to address as Elected Mayor of Salford would be the Devolution of power, Growing the City of Salford, The building of affordable housing on ‘Brownfield sites’, whilst protecting Green belt land wherever possible and protecting the workforce in Salford from further cuts whilst creating more jobs for local people will be a top priority.

First of all Labour Party (LP) Candidates will have to be interviewed by Regional Office in order to be shortlisted. Then there will be a vote of all LP members in Salford. There is likely to be a minimum of 4 LP candidates to choose from on the ballot paper.

t looked like Irlam Royalettes Morris Dancing Troupe’s travelling to competition days were numbered, when their old double decker bus ‘blew’ a head gasket with replacement parts expensive and difficult to source.

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Royaletees Back On The Road Again!

The hunt was on for new transportation but little did they know that their broken down bus was something of a ‘celebrity’ in the bus world and will soon be back on the run along Blackpool Promenade after being restored to it’s former glory.

Paul Lowry (pictured with the new bus) said, “We have managed to find a fantastic replacement bus at the right price which we have modified with a kitchen area and toilet that makes going to competition’s so much easier and considerably cheaper then having to hire a coach each time.

It was a couple of weeks later we found out that Blackpool Council had bought our old bus as it was one of the first ever double decker buses to be used along the Promenade in Blackpool in the 1980’s. We knew it was something special as not many buses have carpet on the ceiling! The bus a Leyland Atlantis did us really proud for five years and we might even make a trip over the Blackpool to see it when it is back on the Promenade run.”

The Royalettes Morris Dancers are celebrating their 8th Birthday in January and would like to thank Alan from Moss Farm Fisheries for letting them store their bus on site. They train at Higher Irlam Social Club, Tuesdays between 5pm and 9pm with different times for the various age groups.

All are welcome to come along and have a go.

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Positive moves CIC have secured some funding from the postcode health lottery, to provide a service in Cadishead for older people over 60, who are feeling a little isolated and who would like the opportunity to get out and about in their local community.

As the all new Carrington Power Station across the Manchester Ship Canal from Irlam is gearing up to come ‘online’ this summer, sometime in May or June. People may not be aware that a much larger second power station is due to be built on the same site with more than twice the capacity of the first.

They have learnt from previous experiences and are now offering two activities each week, if you know any other people who are isolated and would like to use this service please let them know. Transport started on the 2nd December.

On Wednesdays between 10am and 3pm – transport will be provided to and from home, each journey will cost £1.50 in Irlam and Cadishead, transport to other areas will cost more, contact Dave on Wednesdays to Friday between 10am and 4pm, if you are interested in taking part in this scheme you will need to complete a registration form. You will also need to book your transport one week in advance using the following numbers, office 07746 559 301 or transport 07926 708 709.

A social activities group was started in December on Friday afternoons from 12.30pm until 3pm for social activities including refreshments, information, support, and trips out, bingo and whatever it is the group decides.

These events take place at the Wesley Methodist Church Hall on Lord Street, Cadishead transport can be provided to and from the session if needed, the cost is £2.00 per session.

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rlam Councillor Roger Jones is to ‘throw his hat into the ring’ to become the Labour party candidate for the forthcoming elections to become Salford elected Mayor when current mayor Ian Stewart reaches the end of his time in office.

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It has been confirmed that Trafford has two schemes for gas combined power stations within Carrington. Firstly there is the one that is currently being built which is called Carrington Power Station. This is the smaller of the two schemes with a 860MW capacity.

The second scheme is to be situated on land to the south of the Carrington Power Station site and will be called Trafford Power Station.

This will be a larger power station with a capacity of 2060MW. The Department for Energy and Climate Change granted consent for this power station in November 2014.

What are you views on the matter, not one but two Power Stations on the doorstep, are you concerned or does it make little difference if there are one or two Power Stations in the same area. Let us have your thoughts and opinions please email the Irlam and Cadishead Times at billy@iandctimes.co.uk or billyscoopm@ntlworld.com

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Esther takes To The Water For Charity

Esther from Irlam and a pupil at St Josephs the Worker RC Primary School on Cutnook Lane completed her swim at Worsley Pool

during a fundraising event.

Proud mum Claire told the Irlam and Cadishead Times, “Esther completed the 200 metre swim without any assistance or swimming aids she really loves swimming and is very good.

Although were not quiet sure that Esther understands the concept of charity when she said, ‘When we get the money we can give it to the Doctors to go to McDonalds!’

Esther was raising the money for the ‘Stand Up for Cancer’ charity, she also likes dancing and Salford Reds Rugby Club.

Well done Esther!

HOWDENS NEW YEAR CASH GIVEAWAY To celebrate the start of the New Year those nice people at Howden’s Joinery are offering one more of their £100 cash giveaways to a local good cause.

Howden’s Joinery based at Fairhills Business Park near to Tesco on Woodrow Way, are handing out £100 to a worthwhile cause with the only criteria that they are from the Irlam and Cadishead District.

All you have to do to be ‘in it to win it’ is email the Irlam and Cadishead Times at Billy@iandctimes.co.uk or billyscoopm@ntlworld.com and let us know who you are and what you want the money to be used for, don’t forget to include your contact details and include a telephone number.

Stuart Bolton, Branch Manager at Howden’s Irlam said, “As a local company we take great pride in giving back to the community and look forward to hearing from local schools, charities, organisations or groups who can benefit from the cash giveaway.”

Closing date for the final cash giveaway will be the 18th January so get sending those emails in! Good Luck!

SUPPORT TO QUIT SMOKING Have you made a New Year resolution and would you like to quit smoking or just cut down?

If so why not come along to the FREE drop in at Lady James Hall in Princes Park, Irlam that started in December and is running throughout 2016 between 1pm and 3pm every Tuesday. There is advice on nicotine replacement therapy, healthy eating advice, specialist one to one support and optional weigh in and always free tea and coffee available. For more information contact Ben Rydings at the Health Improvement Team on 0161 686 5237.

t was a cracker of a Cadishead Band Christmas show for melodious brother and sister act Alex and Livia Slaven who play in the popular award winning local brass ensemble’s training group.

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For the two youngsters suddenly found they were both in the spotlight when they received top awards for their musical accomplishments. Livia, aged eight, was chosen as player of the year for her remarkable tenor horn performances. She attends Irlam Primary School and has only been a member of the band for a year.

Her eleven-year old brother Alex, who is a pupil at Irlam and Cadishead College, gave his sister a close run as he was presented with the runner up prize for his excellent percussion skills, which have blossomed since he joined the training band two years ago. It was a big surprise for the talented siblings whose parents, grandparents and aunts and uncles were at the concert of festive music and carols at the Irlam Catholic Club.

Along with hundreds of others in the audience they all cheered to the rafters when the Ceremonial Mayor of Salford Councillor Peter Dobbs presented Livia and Alex with special certificates. Mum Sam and Dad John Slaven said, “We believe music is very important and we are so proud of them.”

In fact Alex makes his proper competition debut when he takes part with the main band in the North West area finals of the UK Brass Band Championship in Blackpool in February.

The Cadishead B Band usually has about 15 to 20 members and conductor John Blay is keen to stress that it is for anyone in the district who wants to learn to play a musical instrument and maybe eventually be part of the main band.

He said: “We are delighted with the progress of Livia and Alex and they show what great fun it is to be in a band and what can be achieved.

We extend an invitation to anyone in the district to come along.”

John, who joined the band as a youngster in 1961, explained that rehearsals are held every Monday evening from 6.45pm at the band room in the Community Centre on Locklands Lane.

A registered charity Cadishead Band promotes the education and training of the public in the playing of brass instruments and fosters the appreciation of brass band music.

Last year was memorable for the band, which is sponsored by the Hamilton Davis Trust. It came a worthy second in the Blackburn and Darwen brass band competition in September and the following month took the first prize in the esteemed Bolsover Festival of Brass.

The band was formed in 1877 and serves the community of Irlam and Cadishead. Both the main band and the training band perform throughout the year at concerts, garden fetes, church functions, garden parties and special events. If you are interested in learning to play a brass instrument email alanjohnblay@yahoo.co.uk

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Why not get a bit of fresh air and finally blow away those post festive ‘blues’ by showing a bit of community spirit and joining a litter pick at Irlam Station.

Are you proud of where you live? Then why not join others who have already committed to help improve the area. Your community needs your support! Come on down on Saturday 9th January, 10am till 12 noon, to Irlam Railway Station at the top of Station Road and join in the litter pick, Hi-vis vests, litter pickers and gloves will be provided. For more information contact Tony Prescott on 0161 222 4003 or email tony@hamiltondavies.org.uk

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or 31 years caretaker Phil Wenham has been looking after and ensuring the smooth running of St Josephs the Worker RC Primary School in Irlam.

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Mum And Daughter In England Finals

For several years mum Sarah Pritchard has supported and helped daughter Ella Ravenscroft age 18 as she has competed in the Miss Teen Galaxy England competition for the third time representing Manchester and finishing 3rd and then 2nd in previous years and this year is hoping to win the England title.

But the ‘high heels’ are on the other foot this year as Ella will be helping mum Sarah age 41 as she has reached the finals of the Mrs Galaxy England the first time she has entered such a competition.

Mum and daughter will be taking part in their respective categories at the Galaxy England Finals to be held over several days in February at Park Hall, Camelot. Ella said, “I am used to getting advice and tips from mum, but now it’s the other way and I have been helping mum and offering advice for her first competition!”

Sarah is the oldest contestant in the ‘Mrs’ category one of the criteria, that you have to be married, she will be competing against 40 other hopefuls from around the Country. Sarah said, “I never realised how hard these competition were, I really think this is my first and last adventure into the Beauty Pageant World!”

Mum is a self employed HD Brows Master the first in England and has passed on those skills to Ella who is one of the youngest HD Brows Stylists in the World after being taught by mum and HD Brows.

Both girls were busy over the Christmas period when they helped organise a party at Swinton Golf Club for terminally ill children after being asked to become patrons of a support organisation.

Good luck to both Ella and Sarah in your competitions!

Phil age 52 took over the role of caretaker at the Cutnook Lane School in 1984 and has since worked with four head teachers and numerous members of staff over the past 30 plus years.

A keen Salford Red Devils Rugby League fan Phil will be looking to get this Christmas out of the way before planning for the future. But he will certainly be keeping in touch with the school and possibly doing some volunteer driving.

The former Irlam Primary and Irlam High School pupil told the Times, “I am really going to miss all the staff and parents I have worked with over the years and thank them for their very kind gifts, cards and messages. But what I am really going to miss are the wonderful children at St. Josephs who are simply the ‘Best in the World’.

However I will not miss gritting the playgrounds at 6.30am in the morning in the middle of winter!”

Head teacher Dawn Ridyard told the Times, “I would like to thank Phil for all his hard work and dedication to the school over the past 30 years. He has been an inspiration and an asset and we cannot thank him enough.

He will always be a part of our St Josephs the Worker family.”

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t will certainly be a family affair when Irlam mum and daughter both take part in the England Finals of the Galaxy Beauty Pageants after winning the Manchester titles in September last year.

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Phil Hands Over The Keys After 31 Years

POSITIVE MOVES CIC Positive moves CIC are a not for profit organisation and a social enterprise. The aim of positive moves CIC is to provide a wide range of social, health, educational and recreational and creative activities for children, young people, families and the community of Irlam and Cadishead.

They have been working in the area since 2006 and provide fun, safe and challenging activities for children and young people throughout the year and during the school holidays.

They are able to work with both physical and learning disabilities and all the staff have taken part in training and are DBS checked.

Recently launched is the Positive Juniors new after school club for 5 – 12 year olds that started on the 3rd December on Thursdays between 3pm and 5.30pm at Cadishead Hall in Cadishead Park, ages 5 – 12 years price £2 per child 3rd sibling free, snacks are available and during these sessions they do different activities such as arts and crafts, pool and table tennis, Xbox and drama, group games, cooking and health foods, sports and trips out.

This is an open access session for 5 – 12 years, children over eight will be able to make their own way to and from the session if we have parental/guardian consent.

This project is being funded and supported through awards for all and the Hamilton Davies Trust. They require a registration form for each child.

Places will be limited to 40 children per session.

For more information please contact them by phone on 07746 559 301 or email Sylvia@icy-positivemoves.org.uk website – www.icy-positivemoves.org.uk Irlam & Cadishead Times - Issue #19 - January 2016

Ghost Hunt At The Boathouse n interesting time was had by all when the local paranormal group held a ghost hunt in the Boathouse Pub in Irlam.

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The group had asked Jean the landlady if it would be possible to arrange a ghost hunt in the pub after hearing stories of paranormal activity in the historic pub.

As the building has been inhabited since the 14th century by the local ferry man and the first public house on this site being mentioned in the ale house record of 1646, it was felt this would be a good place for the group to hold their first activity of this kind.

Unfortunately, the group didn’t find a lot of evidence of any paranormal activities except for flashing lights being seen in the cellar and an orb in the vault of the pub. In chatting with Jean and some of the regulars a lot of historical events were discussed. Does anyone remember the concert hall inside the Boathouse in the 1960’s? Or in the 1970’s when Mr. Valentine the landlord of the time managed the pub from his caravan when he was having extensions built on the pub.

If you have any old photos or any stories to tell, please contact us through facebook.

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Cadishead Tenants And Residents or the third time in two years Cadishead TARA hosted a luncheon. Previously they have invited people who are isolated and lonely to two separate occasions at Irlam and Cadishead College.

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Christmas Dinner At The Black Swan round 120 pensioners from Hollins Green and Rixton tucked into a fabulous three course Christmas Dinner courtesy of the Black Swan.

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They brought the two groups together for a Christmas luncheon buffet with entertainment by Tony Nelson from Eccles at Lady James Hall, Irlam on Friday, 18th December, 2015.

Sheila Bannon said, “Many people have different reasons for being isolated and lonely and Christmas is a particularly difficult time of year for the elderly in our community and elsewhere. We hope that we have given them a Christmas special to remember.

We hope to have made a difference.”

They were supported by City West Housing Trust who donated Christmas hampers to those present and to those unable to make it. In the New Year they hope to organise a regular social event.

Cadishead TARA would like to wish everyone a Peaceful 2016.

Their first meeting of the year was on Tuesday, 5th January at Dale House, The Meadows, Cadishead and bi-monthly on the first Tuesday of that month at 7p.m. All are welcome to attend.

The free dinner with residents just needing to register, is getting more popular year on year and was followed by a game of bingo and some excellent singing from the Choir from St Helens Primary School.

Black Swan Supervisor Nick Miller told the Irlam and Cadishead Times, “This is the fourth year that the Black Swan has invited local pensioners along for a lovely dinner and a bit of entertainment to celebrate the Festive Season. It’s always great to see so many happy and smiling faces in a really lovely Festive atmosphere.”

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something new and unusual is coming to the area - the first Weird Weekend North is being held in Rixton with Glazebrook.

A convention of the weird and unusual held over two full days.

For those familiar with the Weird Weekend held in Devon each year you’ll know what’s in store. Weird Weekend North is a similar gathering of folk interested in the unexplained - those things that happen but don’t have a logical reason.

Weird Weekend North is giving investigators and speakers a chance to share their experiences and findings with like-minded people, and is also an ideal introduction to newcomers to the world of the unusual.

The Weekend is a must for anyone interested in Ghosts, Fortean, Fairies, Folkore and Cryptozoology.

Have you ever felt that someone is in the back of your car uninvited? When you hear about the phantom hitchhiker you might think twice about dismissing the feeling as nothing.

Real life monster hunters will talk about their expeditions looking for mystery creatures, animals that are not recognized as being alive today.

Do sightings of certain phantom creatures suggest that harm is on the way? Some people believe so.

Occasionally wild animals have been recorded sitting round in a circle, but are they really sitting in judgment on each other?

Listen to dark tales of Liverpool as we explore the city’s enduring urban myths.

Two full days of mysteries and the unusual, Weird Weekend North, 2nd 3rd April 2016, Rixton with Glazebrook Community Hall.

The ticket price of just £20 gives entry for both days to listen to and meet experts in the various fields of the weird world. glenvaudrey.wix.com/weird-weekend-north

We featured Zach in the last edition of the Times after for the second year running all he has asked for his birthday that presents go towards the Key 103 Appeal.

Production Supervisor Chris Shaw from the Flint Group told the Times, “Its an absolute honour for Flint Group to be involved with Zach's toy appeal, our staff have come through with some excellent donations again this year, Zach's a great kid from a great family, we hope his toy appeal becomes more successful year on year and as long as Zach's willing to do it Flint group shall support him 100%".

Operations Manager Abhijit V. Rahate added, “With all the difficulties Zach is going through, to donate all his birthday gifts was an impossible thought for me at his age. Great thinking by a Great Young Boy and Great Parents to support him!”

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Cadishead company based on the Northbank Estate have supported Irlam lad Zach Simpson collecting as many toys and gifts as possible for the Key 103 Mission Christmas Appeal.

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NUMEROLOGY – THE STUDY OF NUMBERS “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.

So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails.

Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain.

In this month’s article the paranormal group is looking into easy ways to look forward to the New Year.

Numerology – is the study of numbers, looking at your date of birth and name and their supposed influence on life.

Looking at your personal year in numerology is easy just add your date of birth to the year – in this case 2016.

By adding the numbers (2+1+6 = 9) to your birthdate, in this case the first of January 1911 (1+1+1+9+1+1= 14 - 1+4 =5), so add 9 to 5 equalling 14 reduce to a single figure in this case it will be 5.

Your personal year for 2016 will be 5.

Look below to see what 2016 might bring.

Personal Year 1 - This is the beginning of the next 9 year cycle. It is the year of new beginnings, adventures and major changes in your life. Keep your eyes open for new opportunities.

Personal Year 2 - This is the year in which you choose a slower pace. This is the year to focus on business and personal relationships, particularly those areas which may require some extra help and assistance.

Personal Year 3 - This is the year for socialising and enjoying life. Your creativity, zest and desire for life will be at its pinnacle. It is the time to nurture the happiness and beauty within yourself.

Personal Year 4 - Simplicity is the key to life this year. It is very important this year to take charge of your health. Physical exercise plays and important role.

Personal Year 5 -This year holds exciting changes, with change on its way you will have to learn to be more flexible so try to be more flexible and don’t be afraid to actively seek new opportunities.

Personal Year 6 - The theme for this year is to focus on personal relationships, family, service to others and your overall wellbeing.

Remember that you will need to take care of yourself before you can be of any of any help or support to others.

Personal Year 7 - This is a year of great reflection and is a year to take a look back at your past experiences so that you don’t repeat mistakes. You might find this year gets more exciting as it goes along.

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Personal Year 8 - This year you will reap the benefits of all your hard work. This is a year of major decisions and accomplishments and a year when you will find yourself really busy.

Personal Year 9 - This is the final year of the cycle and is a year of completion and endings. You need to take an inventory of your life and its past triumphs and foibles and let go of things that have held you back in the past.

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COULD IT BE THE RIGHT MOVE TO PUT YOUR STATE PENSION ON ICE? It’s a little-known fact that retirees can defer their State Pension and get a higher income when they claim it later in retirement.

Crime Prevention Advice Day ocal Police Community Support Officers (PCSO) and their colleagues held a Crime Prevention Day at the Tesco store on Fairhills Road, Irlam to coincide with the Festive season.

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PCSO Mark Fitzgerald told the Irlam and Cadishead Times, “The day was to focus on Crime Prevention around this festive season giving out crime prevention advice to local residents. The day was a really great day considering the weather was pretty poor with heavy winds and driving rain.”

PCSO Phil Elliott added, “We do this event every Christmas working a long side BTP (British Transport Police) who sent one of their officers PCSO Sarah Cox who comes along to the event every year she really enjoyed the ride in the transformers American police car that Glenn brought a long for the event from Transformers car Hire Team. Thanks also to Ann Rogerson who came along to assist us Anne is one of our Home watch members.”

Men born before 6 April 1951 and women born before 6 April 1953 can boost their State Pension by 10.4% for every year of deferral – about twice what they could reasonably expect to achieve from investing in equities – and it is guaranteed by the government.

Holding back the years - Unfortunately for people who have not reached State Pension age by 6 April 2016, the rate boost for deferring will almost half to 5.5% a year. The move is expected to save the government £200 million per year by 2020, and £300 million per year by 2030.Local Wealth Management Consultant Steven Payne says, “With people living longer and staying in the workforce longer, the cut is not that surprising even if it’s still disappointing. However, it demonstrates the generosity of the existing arrangement for those who are eligible.”

Making it stop - For people who can manage without the State Pension for a while – perhaps because they are still working – deferring holds an obvious appeal. “If you are already receiving taxed income from other sources, like paid employment, the decision to defer your State Pension could even mean you sidestep having to pay a higher rate of Income Tax”.

Risk assessment - For some people, waiting a bit longer is a straightforward decision given the potential benefits. But the fact is the majority of people choose not to do it. Much can depend on how long you expect to live. The main risk of deferring your State Pension is that you don’t live long enough for it to be worthwhile, and you or your family miss out on the income that you could have taken. Retirees looking to defer their State Pension should always seek appropriate advice as deferring could affect other areas of financial planning and some other welfare benefits.

If you would like to have a free, no obligation review of your retirement planning in light of the above or for any other reason, please contact Steven Payne at Chris Wilkinson Estates on 0161 777 9988 or email info@chris-wilkinson.co.uk

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The Local Co-Op ebbie Yates from the Irlam and Cadishead Local History Society takes a look at the institution the Co Op Shop and how they featured in our District.

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During the middle of the nineteenth century people had started to see that some shopkeepers were ripping them off by sell poor quality goods at high prices. They would put chalk into flour, leaves into tea to make their stocks go further. What people started to see was that if they grouped together and purchased goods from the wholesalers in bulk and then divided it between themselves they could get good quality food for cheaper prices any profits were divided up and given back to the members.

Although groups were starting up all over England the most successful one was the Co-op the men starting this group became known as the Rochdale Pioneers. They started off selling just flour, oats and milk.

By 1900 there were three Co-op shops in the district, the first one opened in 1873 this had a butchery and grocery department and was situated at the corner of Silver Street in Irlam.

By the 1880's with the building of the Manchester Ship Canal the population of Irlam and Cadishead was increasing another branch in Lower Irlam opened in December 1895. This shop included a dairy as well as a grocers and butchers. By the end of the century after a lot of grumbling from Co-op members in Cadishead another shop was opened in Cadishead.

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The Cadishead Branch opened in June 1900. On one side of the road was a grocery department and on the other side of the road -at the corner of Albert Street and Liverpool Road a butchery department, Behind the grocery shop there was a fairly large yard which was used as a milk depot and stables. All the Cooperative shops in Irlam and Cadishead were part of the Eccles District Co-operative Society.

The shops would appear to be overstaffed by today’s standards, but very few grocery items came into the shops ready packed. There was also savings and banking facilities, the dividend paid out every quarter was the basis for many member’s savings.

Funeral benefits were paid out to members using the Co-op funeral services. Laundry was collected and delivered weekly and clogs and shoes could be left at the grocery shop to be sent away to be repaired.

During both world wars, when rationing was in operation the Co-op distributed rationed and unrationed good to their members as fairly as possible. During the first world war as the goods became available they were distributed in alphabetical order this became difficult especially for members with their surnames beginning with letters at the end of the alphabet as they were always last to be supplied and on occasions goods would run out.

Rationing during the Second World War was much better controlled, unrationed goods were obtainable on a points system with every member being allocated so many points per month.

People working on hot jobs – mainly the steelworkers were allowed extra tea and sugar per month. They were also allowed extra clothing coupons to obtain sweat towelling.

Education played a main part in Co-op membership and from the early times of the formation of the Co-op in the district there has been reading rooms and libraries associated with the shops.

With the shops opening in the evenings giving access for many years to members. The education committee holding classes for both members and employees in many subjects. They were also in charge of competitions and musical festivals for both members and their children.

DISPOSING OF YOUR REAL CHRISTMAS TREE Now all the Christmas memories are starting to fade away and the New Year kicks in, it’s time to think of disposing of your ‘real’ Christmas tree.

If residents have a Pink Lidded bin they must chop up their “Real” tree and put into the bin and place out for collection on their next scheduled weekly collection.

For residents without a Pink Lidded bin they must contact the Council on 0161 909 6500 or at www.salford.gov.uk/reportit and they collect on the same day as their other waste &/or recycling bins collection day.

Recycle For Greater Manchester recommend that if your disposing of a real Christmas tree. You should recycle your real Christmas tree in the following way: At home - In your food and garden recycling bin (don’t forget to remove any decorations, chop the branches up so they are no thicker than your wrist and make sure its inside your bin with the lid fully closed).

For more information www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/recycle

Spreading A Little Christmas Cheer ess fortunate children from across Salford will have a merrier Christmas after St Marys Toddler Group based at the church hall on Penry Avenue in Cadishead collected loads of Christmas gifts.

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Sheila Bannon from the group told the Times, “This is the third year we have held a collection of toys and other items and the generosity of Irlam and Cadishead folk is simply amazing.”

The gifts are for children age from babies to 16 year olds and were donated by the group and church members. They were delivered to the Civic Centre in Swinton to be distributed and giving a little Christmas cheer to needy and under privileged children in the Salford community.

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taff, children and parents have been very busy fundraising at Fledglings Day Nursery on Fiddlers Lane supporting several different charities that have included the Air Ambulance, children In Need and the Rotary Shoebox appeal.

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The Air Ambulance came in to talk about the helicopter and their Air Bear, the children were very excited to be introduced to him. They chatted about emergency medical Aid and demonstrated how crucial their service is. The following day the nursery class children brought in donations from their money boxes and raised £100.00.

We have been so overwhelmed by the generosity shown by the children and parents as they raised £ 685.39 for the BBC Children in Need Appeal. The children took part in crazy hair and Pyjama’s day. Teddy Bears Picnic, sponsor singing and dancing with Tom the Music Man, Making Cakes and biscuits to sell, face painting and making teddy Bear Hats. They all had a wonderful Time.

This year they have also supported the Rotary Club shoebox appeal (pictured), the children have taken a shoe box home and collected toys, toiletries, education items and clothing etc. to send to Eastern Europe, whose families live in a world of poverty, for many it will be the first and only present they will ever have received. The children from Fledglings Irlam have brought back eighty boxes and have learnt about caring and supporting families around the world. May we take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Children Evacuated After Nursery Fire hildren and staff at a Cadishead Nursery practised their fire escape routine so well that when it happened for real they knew exactly what to do when a fire started in the roof of the building.

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Around 30 children, aged between eight months and four years old, had to evacuate Flutterbies Nursery on Penry Avenue, Cadishead, after a fire broke out shortly after 11am recently.

But thanks to well-rehearsed fire drills, everyone got out safely and nobody was injured. Three fire engines from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) were called to deal with a fire involving roofing materials on the roof of the building.

Station Manager Paul Smitham, who was in charge of the incident, said, “Once a month they practise their fire routine and they go to St Marys Church across the road, this time it was for real and it worked really well – the processes they have in place and the staff training is excellent.

Station Manager Paul Smitham added, “We used sheets to cover up everything inside the building to salvage as much as we could. Fire fighters also used special water packs that use less water to fight the fire to help keep any water damage to a minimum and they removed the burnt materials.”

Flutterbies Senior Manager, Kimberly Dixon, said, “We were making dinner and one of the girls said they could smell smoke.

We thought it might be from the dinner but then we realised it was a fire. Within two minutes everyone was out of the building and safely in the church across the road.”

Kimberly added, “There had been a leak in the roof which had caused some of the tiles to fall off so somebody was fixing the roof when it happened. We thought it was just smoke but when we were outside we could see that it was burning. The fire fighters who came out were really brilliant. They went into the nursery and made sure everything was safe and then gave us a briefing about what had happened.”

FREE PET MICROCHIPPING Do you want to Microchip your pet for free?

The RSPCA Manchester and Salford Branch will be at Lady James’ Hall in Princes Park, Irlam (opposite the Garden Centre) on Saturday 23rd January between 2.30pm and 5.30pm.

Why not get your dog, cat, and rabbit or ferret microchipped. The service is free to those on means tested benefit; please bring proof of benefits for free micro chipping.

All other pets will be microchipped for just £3.

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Our good friend ‘Barney’ the miniature snowzer was ‘pawing’ through the Irlam and Cadishead Times and decided to get in touch and ‘bark’ out the following as we go into the New Year with his top three tips for your pets…

Dangerous Foods - Be very careful what you feed your pets because lots of festive treats can be harmful to our pets. It may be tempting to give your pet lots of treats over the holiday period, but any sudden change of diet may lead to digestive upsets and very poorly pets. Be on the lookout for well-meaning visitors giving extra tit-bits to your pets and remember that over indulgence can lead to an unhealthy weight gain. Make sure any festive treats and snacks for the family are kept well out of your pet’s reach. Toxic or harmful festive foods include Chocolate, Nuts, Sweets – especially those containing Xylitol (a sweetener), Raisins, grapes and dates, Fruit cakes, mince pies, Christmas pudding, Onions, garlic, chives, Alcohol and Meat Bones Routine - Our pets are creatures of habit so try to keep your pets routine the same as normal if possible. With lots of excitement and visitors it is often easy to forget to walk the dog or let the cat outside. Remember that a dog who is tired after a good run will be happier to sit or lie quietly and get into less trouble than a bored and frustrated dog.

Try to keep your pets feeding times the same and don’t be tempted to add too many rich festive extras to the bowl, as this may cause a tummy upset and could result in a trip to the vet.

Don’t forget about your small furries! They will still need their daily exercise and to have their hutches/cages cleaned properly.

Visitors - Sometimes lots of visiting people can be very stressful for our pets. Make sure your pet has somewhere to retreat to if it all gets a bit too much. Provide a quiet room away from the commotion with water and food available. Provide your cat with a litter tray if he or she is nervous of visitors, so that he or she does not have to worry about asking to be let out. Don’t force your pets to be sociable and petted by visitors if they seem uncomfortable. Be sure to inform your visitors of any household ‘rules’ or problem behaviours concerning your pets, for example, jumping up on the sofa, sneaking out the door or stealing food from the table.

Find the number of a vet local to the place you are visiting and take a copy of your pet insurance policy, in case of illness or accidents. Make sure your pet is micro-chipped and is wearing a collar with a suitable id tag, just in case he or she runs off.

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INVITE TO GARDENING GROUP Why not start the New Year by getting involved with the Lady James Hall Gardening Group who invite everyone to come and join them and try out some new activities for 2016.

The first meeting is on Sunday 17th January when they will be holding a general clean up and gardening event at the Hall between 12.30pm and 2.30pm.

Sessions are free and include afternoon tea, a chance to paint stones for their community garden and learn a new skill. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information contact Diane Hesford on 07946 770 030 or Julia Block from the Health Improvement Team on 0161 686 5237 all welcome!

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round the District people gathered to join in the Christmas spirit some visited fundraising fairs others sang carols or had a meal together, some volunteered to help spread the festive spirit, collection and delivering for hampers and gifts for those struggling at this time of year.

At the Black Swan the traditional farmers market had to be cut back due to the terrible weather conditions but plans are already being put in place to get back to normal next year. However the real reindeers borrowed from Father Christmas who was busy in his grotto at the Black Swan along with stalls selling everything from potatoes to gift ideas in the Marquee proved popular attractions.

At Little Rascals Nursery people packed in to the Community Centre to see Father Christmas, have a go on the tombola or get their face painted as everyone joined in the Festive Fun. The Christmas Fair was followed by the Annual Churches Together Carol Singing Concert in the square in front of the Tiger Moth complete with a Nativity scene and guitar accompaniment with more than 50 joining in the traditional singing.

The traditional Rotary Club of Irlam Christmas Float completed their mammoth tour of the District as usual providing a colourful and musical sign that Christmas was almost here.

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Community At St Helens Church in Hollins Green, the Chrystal Bell Ringers from Padgate gave a very festive performance in the church much appreciated by the audience. The evening included refreshments and a raffle.

Meanwhile at Irlam Station visitors flocked to the Christmas Fair organised by the Friends of Irlam Station (FIRST) this was the group’s first event. At Station Road there was something for everyone included cakes, tombola and festive gift ideas.

Father Christmas and his Elf helpers were visited by a steady stream of youngsters with their Christmas lists!

Regulars at the Healthy Heart Club held there annual Christmas party at Irlam Steel Club. More than 100 local members turned up to enjoy a day of party games, dance shows, poems and carols, followed by lunch and live entertainment.

Coordinator of the group, Serena Rice, said “What a wonderful day we’ve all had and an excellent turn out as usual!

We’ve had lots of prizes donated for our raffle including food and toiletries for hampers. All raffle items have been donated by members and local businesses. We would particularly like to thank the staff at Christine’s Tea Rooms, Kingsland Drinks, Tesco Extra Irlam, Tesco Express Irlam, The Coop and Party Delights for their support. Our member, Pat Massey, made a beautiful Christmas cake too.”

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Youngsters from Fledglings Childcare and Education Centre on Fiddlers Lane in Irlam had their parents and guardians weeping in the aisles when put on their lovely rendition of the traditional Nativity. Mary and Joseph, the three kings, shepherds and angels and not forgetting the baby Jesus were all fantastically played by the young children in front of an appreciative audience of parents and staff members at Higher Irlam Social Club.

Fairhills pre school Nursery on Preston Avenue held a fantastic Nativity for parents at Preston Hall complete with a stable and real hay to make a magical setting for the youngsters.

Irlam Male Voice Choir accompanied by ladies from the St Pauls Choir and the Evergreens Ladies held a fantastic choir concert at St Pauls Church performing to a very appreciative and packed audience.

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Get Tested rlam and Cadishead Health Improvement Service went along to Irlam and Cadishead Heart Care Support at the Steel Works Club to offer eligible people a Diabetes Pre Assessment as part of the national Diabetes Prevention Programme.

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A finger prick blood test was taken and tested for the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Eligibility for the assessment is aged over 30, be registered with a GP in Salford, not already diagnosed with diabetes and have either a BMI over 30 (27.5 in South Asian population) or been told you have high blood pressure.

People were invited to take part in the assessment during their usual weekly session at the Heart Care Support Group. Julia Block, Senior Community Development Worker said, “It is a really worthwhile health project, as it can enable people to make a decision to make changes in their lifestyle if necessary. Additionally, the test offers an opportunity for blood pressure, height, weight and BMI to be done.

We would like to thank Serena Rice from the Healthy Heart Care for all her help in setting up this joint initiative and to the Steelworks Club.”

A further testing session has been set up at the Steelworks on the morning of 22nd January 2016. If you are interested in having a pre screening, please call the Irlam and Cadishead Health Improvement Service on 0161 686 5237.

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undreds turned out to watch and join in the ‘live’ Nativity event organised by Irlam and Cadishead Churches Together and held at St John the Baptist Church on Liverpool Road in Irlam.

The Nativity including the singing of traditional songs including ‘Away in a manger’, ‘Little Donkey’, ‘Hark the Herald Angels Sing’ and ‘While Shepherds Watch’, took place in front of the Church with the entrance being turned into a stable complete with a little donkey, manger, Joseph and Mary and a real life baby Jesus all over looked by a bright shining star.

Deputy Ceremonial Mayor of Salford Councillor Karen Garrido joined in the event and even wore a pair ‘wings’ to join the ‘host of angels’ singing and overseeing the Nativity.

Shepherds, sheep, the three kings with their gold, frankincense and myrrh were all ‘wandering’ around the Church grounds as the Nativity story unfolded, beautifully narrated by the Reverend Jane Warhurst from St John’s.

Well done to everyone who took part in the Nativity and let’s hope it becomes a regular event for Irlam and Cadishead.

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he next meeting of the all new Irlam and Cadishead writers Group ‘Write Lines’, will take place on Thursday 7th January from 6.30pm at the Irlam Station House at the top Station Road, Irlam. All new amateur writers are made most welcome! Ann Carpenter from the Group wrote this New Year Poem….

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New Year Resolution Inside me there's a great big shout, All Xmas I've not let it out.

Not even when they all came late, And the turkey dried out 'coss it had to wait.

I'd set my seat by the door to be close to the kitchen, Delivered mountains of food 'til my eye started twitching.

By the time I sat down to the left over sprout, Inside me was brewing that great big shout.

I washed up alone while they all drank the wine, Finished my chocolates and had a good time.

I had smiled at the kids with a watery smile, They were noisy and tired but still there for a while.

It's the week after Xmas and I have the solution, I shout out loud my New Year's resolution.

As much as I love my family dear, Not a prayer am I doing Xmas next year!

(I say that every year!)

By Ann Carpenter ‘Write Lines’ Writers Group

NEW YEAR It’s that time again New Year We let the old year out and the New Year in Making resolutions at first with dedication And then what do we do forget the trepidation We try our best to lead our lives to the best of our ability But then we often don’t succeed as promised, So we Try, try and try to live up to our resolutions until the End of the old year and start again with new devotion HAPPY NEW YEAR

Two Hundred Parcels eer Spread The Festive Ch he Rotary Club of Irlam bought some festive cheer to elderly residents in Irlam, Cadishead and Rixton as they delivered almost 200 parcels of ‘goodies’ to prove that the spirit of Christmas is alive and well in the District.

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Rotary member Bernard Daniels told the Times, “We have been delivering these parcels since the Club was formed over 40 years ago. The parcels are funded by some of the money collected on the Rotary Santa Float and we also have very generous Sponsorship from Kingsland Wines and Spirits from Fairhills Road and the Irlam and Cadishead Scouts Cubs and Beavers donate a wonderful selection of tinned and dried goods, which we collect at their Carol Concert each year at St John's Church.”

Bernard added, “We don't deliver to individuals in the residential homes in the area, but each year we provide either a large hamper or a cheque towards their communal Christmas party plus bottles of wine donated by Kingsland which is much appreciated. I would personally like to thank everyone who has donated or volunteered in the making up and delivery of the parcels, long may it continue. If you would like to help with our Santa collection next year or with the hanging baskets for our Irlam in Bloom project please contact us via our website www.irlamrotary.org.uk”

By Jean Kehoe ‘Write Lines’ Writers Group

BE CAREFUL ON LIVERPOOL ROAD IN CADISHEAD A Cadishead man is urging motorists to be careful when driving down Liverpool Road in Cadishead.

Following a number of near misses where cars have narrowly avoided or clipped the new pavements that ‘jut’ out into the road, marking the start and end of parking zones on the main road.

He has contacted the Highways Agency after concerns that the pavements have not as yet had any signs or lighted bollards put on them and in poor light and bad weather have caught more than a couple of motorists out.

Alan said, “I spoke to a man at a local tyre centre who said they have had a numbers of vehicles in for wheel and tyre repairs after clipping the zoned areas, they are an accident waiting to happen until proper lighted bollards and signage are put on them for motorists to see where they are on the carriageway.”

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antastic Staff at the TSB Bank at Moorfield Parade in Irlam have donated £200 to support a local animal charity.

The money raised from donations, a wear your own clothes to work day and other fundraising was presented to the Animals In Distress Charity (AID) on Silver Street in Irlam by bank manager Kane Stonehouse (pictured) and Sharon Murphy (pictured).

Kane told the Times, “At TSB Irlam we try to help local charities and good causes when we can. Animals in Distress are practically on the doorstep and do a great job dealing with abandoned and unwanted animals.”

The cheque was handed over to Carol Griffin (animal carer) pictured with Fudge the Border Terrier and Dave Galbraith (driver and animal carer) pictured with Hooch the Beagle at the Silver Street Sanctuary, Dave added, “All donations are always very gratefully received at AID this money will go towards looking after the animals in our care over Christmas and the rest of the time. It has been a really busy year, all year, at Animals in Distress.”

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Our Healthy Volunte ust before Christmas the Health Improvement Team in Irlam and Cadishead invited all their volunteers along to a buffet at Irlam & Cadishead College to thank them all for all their efforts and support, with the team, during 2015. A raffle and sing along plus festive food were enjoyed by all 30 people who attended.

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The team wanted to thank everyone for giving their time for FREE plus all the energy that they contribute to the Irlam and Cadishead Community and helping people to get to know a little bit more about what goes on in the district and encouraging people to make links and friendships with other local people.

Julia Block, Senior Community Health Development Worker in the team said “Everyone enjoyed the day with a great deal of chatting going on! It was good to see so many people. We are really grateful for all the support the community give to the team and would like to thank everyone for all their hard work and contributions over the last year and beyond. Not only is volunteering great for the local community but it also contributes to people’s own positive health and mental well being. Making new contacts and friends highly benefits individuals, community groups and the Irlam and Cadishead community at large. This year we have had several new community led projects set up and run by local people, which is a fantastic achievement.”

If anyone would be interested in volunteering with the Health Improvement Team or in the community in general or would like to know more about the activities of the team, then contact Julia on 0161 686 5237 or email Julia.block@salford.gov.uk

ost-Christmas is a stressful time for many people who are struggling with their debts. More and more people every year have trouble making ends meet and covering the most essential household bills. This Christmas, more people than ever before have also taken out payday loans as a last resort.

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Money troubles don’t go away by themselves, so if you're getting into trouble, act quickly and seek advice about how to deal with it.

You shouldn't have to add to your debts by paying for debt advice. There are several organisations that offer free, confidential advice to help you get your finances back on track.

And you can get that advice in lots of different ways.

If you would like to see someone face-to-face about your debts, you can make an appointment at your local Citizens Advice Bureau. To find your nearest bureau go to www.salfordcab.org.uk, or phone our money advice service on 0161 737 3571. The sooner you act the better!

If it's difficult for you to see someone face-to-face, Step Change Debt Charity offers a free phone helpline 0800 138 1111, open 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday and 8am-4pm on Saturday.

They also operate Debt Remedy, a 24-hour anonymous online counselling service at www.stepchange.org.

Alternatively, you can call National Debtline on 0808 808 4000 or visit their website at www.nationaldebtline.co.uk to find out how you can get email advice.

National Debtline also offers free, confidential and independent advice for people with business debts.

For more information, call 0800 197 6026.

For help from Salford Citizens Advice visit your local bureau in Eccles, Irlam and Cadishead, Salford City, Swinton, Walkden or at Salford Royal.

Telephone our advice line: 0844 826 9695 (if calling from a landline or if calling from a mobile 0300 456 2554).

Our key messages are that most problems can be sorted out; it’s much easier and cheaper if you act quickly, and you don’t need to pay for debt or money advice service.

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Times’ Table Flowers Winner Thanks Mum

CURRY CRUSTED FISH Had enough of turkey? Then why not try something different for the New Year with this tasty fish dish from the team at Food 4 Thought at Boundary Road Methodist Church, enjoy!

he winner of our fantastic Christmas Floral Sleigh from the Design Element Florists in Irlam has been won by Caroline Holgate from Cutnook Lane, Irlam.

Ingredients 3 slices bread (about 85g total) 1 tablespoon korma curry paste 4 thick white fish fillets 1 lime

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Caroline’s name was drawn ‘out of the hat’ from the considerable list of entrants and she is pictured with Design Element Florist Neil Whittaker and her mum Barbara Holgate from Silver Street.

On receiving the flowers Caroline immediately presented them to her surprised and gobsmacked mum and said, “Those are to say thank you mum, for everything you have done for us.”

Watch out for two fabulous floral competitions again in conjunction with the Design Element Team to celebrate Valentines Day and Mothers Day both coming soon!

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Method Pre head oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas mark 6 Put bread into bowl of a food processor and whizz until you have rough crumbs. Add curry paste and whizz again until crumbs are fairly fine and evenly coated in the paste. Put fish on a baking sheet, season on both sides, grate the zest of half the lime onto fillets. Gently press the crumbs onto fish and bake each side until crisp and golden, about 7 minutes.

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n the first of our monthly features for the New Year and 2016 in conjunction with WHICH Trusted Trader Nigel Perry from Cadishead Computers he looks at online scams.

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Be aware of the online scams. Tis the season, they say, but what they don’t say is it’s also the season to be scammed.

Holiday shopping time is the perfect time for unscrupulous people to exploit people’s holiday cheer to gain access to accounts, steal identities and do other things that should earn them a lump of coal in their NewYear stocking.

So what do you do to protect yourself? What types of scams should you be on the lookout for?

“Your Order Has Shipped/Problem With Your Order/ Confirm Your Order” This one’s a popular one because it takes advantage of people not wanting to “mess up” a holiday gift. This e-mail may look like it comes from a popular merchant, and will ask you to confirm or view an order. Once you click the link you are brought to a website which may look legitimate, but is actually designed to steal your login information or collect credit card information.

How do you protect yourself? Simple: If you think it’s legitimate, log in to the website by typing the merchants website in to the browser manually. If there is an order there, you’ll see it where you normally see your orders.

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Homewatch Hampers eer Bring Some Festive Ch rlam and Cadishead Homewatch residents group have been working alongside the local health improvement team to give some Christmas cheer to the members of our community that have no one else at Christmas.

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Homewatch co-ordinator Barbara Edmunds said, “The group would like first of all to thank the following for their kind donations which has helped us to be able to put Christmas hampers together for those who need a bit of cheering up at Christmas. To be able to do this Homewatch held some car boots in the summer plus did a tombola stall at the Christmas Fair at Irlam Station recently. We would also like to thank the following for their generous support, Howden’s, Tesco Extra, Party Delights, Irlam Rotary, Bill McLaughlin, Hamilton Davies Trust and The Shawl Ministry at St Paul’s Church in Irlam.”

Your kind donations have really helped the Homewatch group to spread the Christmas joy to those that really need it, something we all take for granted. Barbara added, “Just to see a smile on their faces was the best Christmas present for our group.

On behalf of Irlam and Cadishead Homewatch group a very big thank you, you are all fantastic for making this possible, wishing you all a very happy and peaceful time in 2016.”

The next home watch residents meeting is on January 6th at Irlam Fire Station community room between 7pm and 9pm. The Police will be in attendance and free refreshments are available, all welcome.

“This Price Is Too Good To Be True/ 90% Off Sale Going On Now” This scam exploits our greed and most people’s enjoyment of getting an amazing deal on something. You will see an offer for a 47” LED TV that usually sells for £2999 for £1299 etc. You may also see e-mails claiming an amazingly high discount off listed prices on a website that’s given back by mail later or returned to you 30 days after purchase.

How do you protect yourself? If a deal is “too good to be true”, it probably is.

If an item is sold so far below every other vendor – even below the reasonable cost to make the item – something is probably up. The best way to protect yourself here is to be suspicious and only go for “amazing deals” from trusted vendors you know and have already done business with.

A good bit of common sense and reasonable suspicion will protect you when shopping this holiday season, but don’t let these few bad apples spoil your fun.

Have a Happy New Year from all at Cadishead Computers.

Still Time To Help The Calendar Boys! elp Irlam Male Voice Choir celebrate their special year in 2016 when they celebrate their 70th Anniversary by purchasing one of their very special 2016 Calendars.

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The Calendar’s are A3 size and are still on sale at £10. They are available from ‘Christine’s Tearoom’ Irlam, the Wesley Church (Mondays only between 1pm - 3pm), the Congregational Church (Mondays between 7pm - 7.30pm) and from members of the choir. Alternatively, you can contact Julie Parker (Musical Director) on 07732 556 381.

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HDT news We are pleased to report on the grants awarded to the local community at the November 2015 Trustees meeting and the projects, facilities and inclusive activities these will support.

Cadishead Primary School children will benefit from new books, story sacks and a computerised catalogue system thanks to funding towards equipping the school with a new library.

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A newly formed group Friends of Holly Court were thrilled to be able to replace the sheltered accommodation’s 20yr old outdoor furniture thanks to funding from HDT.

Twenty eight tenants from St. Clements Tenants Association enjoyed a Christmas lunch at Boysnope Golf Club.

A good time was had by all, especially those who don’t manage to get out much!

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With the coach booked, thanks to funding from HDT, more than 40 members from Irlam and Cadishead Agewell’s over 55’s group have already noted their forthcoming Summer outing in their new 2016 diaries.

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HDT have agreed to assist Salford Friendly Anglers Society with their 3 year project to restock the Old River Irwell in Princes Park, Irlam with Tench and Carp as part of their aim to regenerate a once popular fishing site.

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Team members Sharon and Mandy were extra busy in the run up to Christmas helping community groups in Irlam, Cadishead and Rixtonwith-Glazebrook with printing programmes, posters and flyers to help publicise their festive fundraising events.

Well done to all the groups for providing such a jolly entertaining time for so many!

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Irlam Pupils Feature rd On Reds Christmas Ca upils from two Irlam schools were treated to one of the ‘ultimate’ Christmas treats when they got to meet up close and personal the Manchester United first team squad and even better feature on this years Manchester United Football Club Christmas Card!

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The children from Moorfield Primary and St Joseph the Worker Primary both on Cutnook Lane, Irlam were invited to the MUFC training ground at Carrington for a special Christmas treat.

They were given some Christmas gifts and were gobsmacked when they met the Manchester United Team. They now feature on the official MUFC Christmas card.

The children were selected from the schools as they had attended a football after school club and for their excellent behaviour.

ith Thomas Presented W d’ ‘Peter Whitfield Awar his year’s winner of the ‘Peter Whitfield Award’ for performing arts at Irlam and Cadishead College was 16 year old Thomas Derbyshire (pictured). The Award presented in memory of Peter by his mum Joan Whitfield (pictured).

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Peter was a former pupil of Irlam High School and was enormously talented – not only in drama, a field in which he earned his living, but also in the visual arts. He was funny, quirky, a brilliant creator of characters, and he could also move you to tears with the depth of his performance and it is fitting that this award is made in his name.

This years winner 16 year old Thomas Derbyshire from Old River Close, Irlam, will now be going on to study acting at Pendleton College. He received the award from Joan Whitfield at the schools recent presentation of Awards.

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Class Of 2015 Awards Presentation Night

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rlam and Cadishead College held their Annual Presentation of Awards for the leaving class of 2015 at the College recently.

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Vice Principal Mr Ashcroft said, “Along with the Governors and staff I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many members of the community who as friends of the school, have contributed so generously towards the subject prizes and special awards. Their continued support is very much appreciated. We also wish future success to all our young people as they leave us and congratulate them on their achievements, which are reflected in the many certificates and awards being presented here tonight.”

The headteachers prize was presented to headgirl Alexandra Hunt (pictured) who also won the H. Ellison Mathematics Trophy. Headboy Lewis Hopkins received the Public Speaking Trophy.

Lewis Nelson (pictured) was presented with the Craig Rose Bowl for community service, the James Ennis Memorial Prize for citizenship and the Leisure and Tourism subject prize. Imogen Sanderson won the Award for Endeavour and Dominic Carvell won the award for Service to the School presented in memory of former head teacher Mr Sealy and the Performing Arts subject prize sponsored by Talk Talk Technologies.

Mollie Moreton won the Modern Languages Cup sponsored by Barclays Bank and the subject prize for Health and Social Care sponsored by the Rotary Club of Irlam. Whilst Robert North-Hearn received the Niall Page Memorial Award presented in memory of Niall Page.

Well done to all the award winners and those receiving their certificates and good luck for the future.

HEALTHY HEART NEW YEAR TRIPS Irlam and Cadishead Healthy Heart Club meet every Wednesday and Friday morning from 9.30am at Irlam Steel Club offering a variety of social activities such as chair exercise, dancing, holistic therapies, tai chi, bingo and weight management support.

The sessions will return in the New Year, commencing Wednesday 6th January 2016.

The club has several subsidised day trips organised for the new year and non-members are welcome to book a place (full payment required): Thursday 11th February: Oswaldtwistle Mill with lunch & entertainment - £15 (non-members £20) Monday 14th March: The Bourne Poacher £20 (non-members £25) Wednesday 27th April: Skipton Market & The Rendezvous Hotel £18 (non-members £23) For more information contact Serena on 0161 707 7402 or come along to the club any Wednesday or Friday morning.

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chools in our District have been celebrating the Festive Season in a whole host of colourful, fun and exciting ways.

Moorfield Primary Schools Christmas Fair on Cutnook Lane is always one of the highlights of their school year with Father Christmas in his Grotto and plenty of other activities including a raffle, teddy bear tombola, chocolate stall and a fantastic lucky bag stall. Pupils also tucked into a fantastic Christmas Dinner and Christmas Jumper Day and visited St Johns Church to take part in a lovely Nativity Service.

At St Josephs the Worker RC Primary children were busy rehearsing for their Christmas Carol Concert and even gave a performance at the nearby Heartly Green Residential Home also on Cutnook Lane.

Children and staff wore a whole range of Christmas jumpers and younger ones were able to visit Father Christmas and his reindeer on a school trip to Cheshire.

Irlam Endowed School looked a splendid site after children and staff decorated the whole school on Decoration Day. Children in the Nursery class had a visit from Father Christmas and the whole school invited in parents and grand parents over two days to join in the schools two days of yummy Christmas Dinners, sprouts optional! Their Christmas Fair went down a treat with pupils at the school allowed an early look around before parents were invited in.

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Fun At Our Schools At Irlam Primary School their Christmas Fair was packed to the rafters and again Father Christmas was on hand in his grotto to take notes for all those Christmas wishes. Hot refreshments were the order of the day and the various tombola’s and Christmas gift stalls all did a roaring trade. The schools Carols by Candlelight service was well attended and provided time for thinking of others at this festive time of year.

In Hollins Green at St Helens Primary School, their annual Christmas Fair proved a real knock out with Father Christmas and his helper elves working over time to make sure every child had the chance to show him their Christmas lists.

Tombola, cake stalls and refreshments all added to the fun atmosphere.

At Cadishead Primary School they held their Christmas Fair with plenty of fun for all the Family. Including refreshments, tombola, face painting and gift stalls to name but a few.

Children got into the festive spirit with Carol singing at school.

St Marys CE Primary in Cadishead held their Christmas Fair after school and it proved a big hit with children and parents alike with Father Christmas in his Grotto and a gigantic tombola, tasty cakes and Christmas gifts on sale. Their performance of the traditional nativity was fantastic and got everyone into the true spirit of Christmas!

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Darts League Presentation Night

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checkout of 152 went to Pete Mellor from the Labour Club, Least Darts went to Lee Beardall from the White Horse with 14 and the most number of wins was shared by Phil Picken from the Steel Nomads and Tommy Meredith from the White Horse with 11 wins each. In the second Division Dave Jenkins from Cadishead Lion won both the most wins with 11 and highest checkout of 139.

Derek Styles thanked the committee for all their hard work and Lorraine for all her help and support for the League and all the players who turn out each Monday. Well done everyone

he Irlam and Cadishead Darts League held their Annual Presentation Night at Irlam Steel Club recently.

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It has been a good season for the Irlam Catholic Club ‘A’ Team who were first Division Champions for the third time, with Labour Club runners up and Tiger Moth in third. The Catholic Club ‘A’ team also won the Norman Dixon Trophy and are the runners up in the Knockout Cup. Their player Alan Williams also scored the most 180’s hitting the maximum five times and he was also runner up in the under 25’s individual competition.

First Division Gallon winners were the Corky’s Winos who were presented with the Peter Glynn Cup for their first time.

Knockout Cup winners were the White Horse with their player Jordan Smith winner of the under 25’s competition receiving the Crescent Cup. In the Second Division Corky’s Horse took the title with Cadishead Lion runners up and Higher Irlam Social Club in third. Corky’s Horse player Graham Smith was also runner up in the individual knockout playing in his 11th final he also won the trophy for the Second Division least darts.

Individual winner for the first time was Daniel May from the Higher Irlam Social Club and the nine darts challenge winner was his team mate Steve McCaffery who scored 340.

Winning the pairs competition and presented with the Charlie Hurst Cup were father and son pair of C Harvey and K Harvey from the Tiger Moth who beat Tony Barlow and Phil Picken from the Steel Nomads in the final.

Foxley Fours winners were Corky’s Wino’s with a cheque for £400 being presented to Moorfield House residential home in Irlam.

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Girls Football At Cadishead Sports adishead Sports Junior Football Club (JFC) is developing a Girl’s football team for girls in school years 6 and 7. Open training sessions are currently taking place on Sundays at Irlam and Cadishead College 3G pitch from 1:45pm.

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All girls wanting to get involved with football are welcome to come along to training and learn new skills and meet new friends.

Cadishead Sports JFC are continuing to supporting the young people in the community and feel that opening this opportunity for Girls football within the area, will provide some much needed activity to support the young people and benefit the local area.

There has been really good interest and good numbers have been participating in the training sessions during December. In the new year the under 12s girls team will be participating in some practice games against other clubs, and will be representing Cadishead Sports JFC in the South Manchester Girls League from September 2016.

Lee Hilton said, “As we develop our girls section over the coming months we will be looking to develop additional girl’s teams at different age groups , if any coaches or parents would like to get involved please feel free to contact the club direct. We as a club welcome players of all abilities to come along and have some fun and meet the coaches Rebecca and myself.”

For more information please contact Lee on 07982 239 607.

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aroline’s Carpets has now been trading in Irlam for nearly 12 years and during that time have grown and moved forward within the District offering a first class service for the people of Irlam and Cadishead.

When you visit the shop it’s almost certain you will be met

by Caroline who will give advice and help with your selection of colour and choice of product from their huge range.

All estimates are free and when they give a price at Caroline’s they stick to it with no hidden extras and they only ever use quality underlays.

So if you are looking for new flooring call into their Liverpool Road shop with prices from just a few pounds a metre they really can cater for every budget.

They sell a huge range of products to compliment any home and back this up with a quality installation service which can include any sub floor preparation that can even includes trimming doors to clear the new flooring.

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Irlam School First Sports School Of The Year chool Sports Partnerships in Salford have started a new award this year. Every year, they will award one school with the prestigious school of the year trophy. The trophy will be awarded for commitment to improving PE and school sports and has been backdated to the academic year 2013/14.

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One of our local schools Irlam Endowed were delighted to be the first school to achieve a Silver mark in Salford, they were then the first school to achieve the Gold Kitemark in Salford and have achieved this mark every year since. They were then the first school in Salford to achieve the afPE mark with distinction for 2014-2017 and we were only 1 of 12 schools nationally to achieve this mark.

Irlam Endowed are very proud to have been the first school to be named the Primary school of the year for 2013/14. The award can only be won once and we are proud to be the first to win this award again. Mr Scrutton PE lead at IEPS said ‘This is further validation for the school that we provide our children with the very best curriculum time PE and school sports opportunities.”

ANGLING NOTES

By Swingtip Patience ‘ad infinitum’ is the name of the game at this time of year. Although fish are cold blooded creatures they nevertheless become lethargic and disinterested when the mercury plummets.

I used to fish winter leagues with the Boathouse years ago, from memory, it was always a struggle.

Over the last few weeks, I’ve have some nice roach from the Old River, not many, but fish in excellent conditions, the biggest about twelve ounces or so.

I start off feeding two spots, one just over the weeds, and one about eight metres.

Feed sparsely, six maggots at a time, no more, I fish one spot for ten minutes, feed a few maggots and then switch to the other one, same again fish for ten minutes, feed, then switch to the other line.

I got my first bite close in after about an hour and a half, I missed it because it didn’t register on the float. When I unshipped the pole, the maggot was completely sucked dry, the skin remaining, probably a roach.

I tend to find if you miss a bite and the maggot is intact it’s usually a perch, if the maggot is burst, chances are it’s a roach. I don’t suppose this is 100% but it’s what I tend to find.

After missing the first bite, I started to catch on the eight metre line, reluctantly I had to pack up after three hours, wish I could have stayed longer.

During the session I saw a couple of kingfishers, really made my day!

As I was packing up a bloke came to my peg and sprinkled some powder on the bank “what’s that?” I asked “oh don’t worry its shark repellent” he said, I replied “There’s no sharks in here”, “I know” he said “its damn good stuff this”!!!!!!!!!

HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR – Swingtip.

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‘Courage Cup’ For Boathouse Ladies he Boathouse Ladies Darts Team have been celebrating after winning the Irlam and Cadishead Darts League, knockout cup to win the Courage Cup their first team trophy in ten years.

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The Boathouse Ladies beat the Steelworks in the Final 4-3 at the Catholic Club with their teams oldest player 72 year old Joyce Allan throwing the winning darts to clinch the Cup final victory.

Captain Suzanne Haslam said, “It was a very late night but to win our first team trophy in ten years was fantastic well done to all the girls for playing some great darts.”

Budding Gymnasts Enjoy Fun Day hildren from Irlam Endowed, Irlam Primary, St Mary’s and Fiddler’s Lane Primary Schools enjoyed an afternoon of high-quality Gymnastics.

Nearly 100 children from age 5 to age 11 experienced floor routines, rolling, high beam, vaulting, trampolining, DMT and High Bars.

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The Fun Day was organised by Gill Waring (Salford Gymnastics) and Mr Scrutton (Irlam Endowed Primary School). It is a highlight of the Irlam and Cadishead Sports Competition calendar and the children always feel inspired, with many joining the large waiting list for Gymnastic clubs in Irlam after the event.

This year’s event is the fourth annual Gym Fun Day that has been organised and it is fantastic to get the support from the Salford Gymnastics team. Irlam and Cadishead sports cluster is the only cluster in Salford to hold an event of this kind.

Mr Scrutton said “The children thoroughly enjoyed the event again this year and the standard of gymnastics improved greatly over the afternoon. This is one of the events that I would not be able to do without the support of Salford Gymnastics who offer their equipment free of charge and their coaches and expertise. A special thanks to Gill Waring who is a fantastic support both in school and locally. I would also like to thank Irlam Pool for letting us use their facility free of charge”.

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Exciting Times At Silver Street

“It has been a pretty amazing 18 months for the Club really, and to be honest we haven't had time to draw breath and reflect on what we've achieved. A complete overhaul of the first team pitches drainage system was one of the first major projects at the ground, completed to a high standard, allowing the pitch to remain in top condition throughout the season. During that process our Clubhouse, made possible with the major support of the Hamilton Davies Trust, continued to rise up from the foundations, a process that was completed by June of 2015. At the same time, the creation of a new car park surface completely transformed the approach to the ground, giving the Club and its surroundings a real professional look to it.

We have never stopped really and our new Clubhouse is really coming into its own, proving to be a perfect space for many different events, giving the Club vital revenue that will be invested back into the development of Silver St" Another project that is quietly going on in the background is the moving of the golf driving range at Boysnope Park and re-siting at the ground to provide extensive covered accommodation in areas not yet covered.

Warren explained “The driving range was making way for Peels development of Port Salford, and the Golf club owners, John, Neville and Peter Stringer generously offered to gift it to the football Club.

We then approached Peel holdings, asking if they would help us to disassemble and move it to Silver Street. Peel has a community department that helps such projects, and we were delighted when

they agreed. The reassemble will hopefully take place in May or June although costs for the reassemble have yet to be met!

The renewal of sponsorship of our 1st team

by GUN Utilities was the icing on the cake, providing financial stability as the season progresses. On the pitch, and things are going from strength to strength in all areas. Our under 18's were promoted to Division One of the North West Youth Alliance League this season after a very strong campaign last year. Manchester FA's representative side played Northumberland FA recently, and we were proud to say that no fewer than eight of our players were selected to play for the side.

It really shows the young talent we are developing at the Club. Our Under 21's continue to sit at the top of the Cheshire FA Premier League as I write this, currently 3 points clear of Southport FC in a really competitive league.

The Clubs focus on the pitch lies with the first team, and all fingers are crossed as manager Steve Nixon pushes the team to a promotion spot into the Premier League come April.

Currently in fifth spot with games in hand over most of the Clubs above them, the manager has assembled one of the best sides seen at Silver St for some time. The Club placed its faith in the best young players the town had to offer, and they have had some tough times at this level of football.

This season however, these players are older and wiser and are repaying the managers trust in them with some excellent performances. The addition of some more mature players in the side for this campaign has helped the younger ones develop quickly. Our League, the North West Counties Football League operate a play offs system, going down to sixth place. We have to be very confident of falling within that but obviously our goal is for automatic promotion. As I write this, we have just been informed by our League that our player Matty Boland has been named league player of the month for November. Matty is a great young player and awards like this show everyone that we are a side to be reckoned with playing at a great ground at the top of Silver Street.

I would like to take the opportunity to thank all our supporters, sponsors and friends who join us to cheer the players on as well as support the Club in its aims and ambitions. We have more exciting developments soon to be publicised, but all will be revealed in good time!! We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”

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s the football season reaches its half way point at Silver Street, Club Secretary Warren Dodd reflects back on some major developments off the pitch as well as progress on it for Irlam FC.

SALFORD SIGN THEIR OWN CLIMATE CHANGE AGREEMENT Move over world leaders – Salford has already signed its own climate change agreement! Salford City Mayor Ian Stewart has given his backing to two groups that are promoting communityowned green energy in the city to help save money and the planet.

Greater Manchester Community Renewables Ltd (GMCR), formed by volunteers in January 2015, wants to raise up to £250,000 from a community share offer to install solar panels in three local schools and other community buildings.

Investors will get an annual return on their shares while the schools get cheaper electricity and any profits after reimbursing investors will go into a community fund to support local carbon reduction and environmental education projects.

And volunteers who set up Moss Community Energy (MCE) after a series of public meetings in Irlam, Cadishead and Eccles, want to use a similar scheme to fund solar panels at Moss Lane Farm and a local primary school and use their profits to fund climate change education and fuel poverty projects. The group now has members across Salford.

City Mayor Ian Stewart praised both groups and said: “The answers to tackling climate change lie in the community so I’m delighted to sign an agreement with these two exciting and innovative groups to show the council’s full support.

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“We will now work with these projects to help them identify suitable sites, consult with local communities and give people who live or work in Salford the opportunity to invest in the project.”

Salford City Council has already installed solar panels at the Civic Centre to save energy and costs and introduced a fleet of green cars to save money and emissions on business travel.

It has reduced its carbon emissions by 22.5 per cent since 2009 and saved £100,000 a year in energy bills and is backing the RHS campaign Greening Grey Britain, encouraging householders to green concreted over front gardens to help soak up rainwater and minimise flooding. And it has captured the city’s ‘green’ achievements in a sustainable energy document showing how the council and its partners have cut carbon emissions and saved money.

Eddie Sheehy, Director of MCE, said: “Community energy is the way forward. In the current economic and political climate the power of local people has the potential to make real progress in sustainability. We are really pleased that Salford Council recognise the importance of community energy and have agreed to work with together with us.” Both GMCR and MCE will soon be launching share offers to raise funds for their projects. Anyone interested in receiving copies of the offer can register at www.gmcr.org.uk or contact hello@mosscommunityenergy.org.uk

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adishead Sports Junior Football Club under 8’s took part in the Burnden Park Bolton six aside football tournament recently.

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The football standard throughout the tournament was very high and Cadishead were grouped in a very difficult group.

After a slow start the team really got going and won a thrilling final group game to ensure progression into the knock out stages, the team continued the fast flowing football and managed to progress into the final which they won 4-0.

Team Managers Lee Chalmers and Steve Bates said “The team did fantastic against some real high quality opposition they played the game the right way and every player who took part was a credit to Cadishead Sports JFC.”

Netball For All Ladies At College

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ers Salford Syncro Swimm British Champions! alford Synchronised Swimming Club (pictured) based at Irlam Leisure Centre had a busy end to 2015 taking part in a weekend of competition at the ASA National Age Group championships at the GL1 Leisure Centre in Gloucester.

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First event was for the under 12’s combination team. Salford's Academy team had entered this event - for all 12 swimmers it was their first time competing at this level. They swam a brilliant routine to "Hot, Hot, Hot" and finished an impressive 7th out of 17 clubs.

The main event for Salford on day one of the championships was the under 19’s combination event. With the girls being crowned regional and Scottish open national champions earlier in the year, they were fighting for the top spot. In a field of 23 teams, the standard was immensely high. The girls swam brilliantly to their "Zorba the Greek" routine and after a nervous wait the girls pictured with their medals were crowned British Champions 2015!

On day two the first event of the morning was the figure competition in which swimmers have to perform technical skills in front of a panel of judges where they are awarded marks for height and control. Salford had 23 swimmers entered across the three age groups and they all performed well. In the under 12 figures Aimee Lawrence finished 4th out of 125 competitors and was subsequently selected for the England trials at Crystal Palace.

Coach Jess Fletcher said, “The final events of the championships were the free teams. Lying in 3rd place after the figure results, Salford's 12 and under squad gave a fantastic performance with their Spanish themed routine to finish with a bronze medal, almost snatching the silver! In the junior team Salford's eight strong team gave an impressive performance to climb the rankings finishing 4th a brilliant result for our first time in this event.”

adies why not use the start of this New Year to join in the fun sport of netball at Irlam and Cadishead College.

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Cadishead Rhinos Netball team has recently been set up and are looking for players of all skills and abilities and they are currently in training for the start of their first season playing in the summer league in 2016.

The team train with Jessica Gordon-Smith the England Netball Community Coach for Manchester and Salford on Tuesday evening between 7pm and 8pm at the College Sports Hall.

For those who just want to get back into netball then between 8pm and 9pm on the same evenings at the College, Coach Jessica Gordon-Smith all holds a ‘Back to Netball’ session for those ladies who have not played for a long time or want to play for the first time. Jessica told the Times, “The sessions are in a gentle and relaxed atmosphere for anyone over the age of 16 with our oldest player a lady who was 80. Netball is great fun and great exercise, so why not come along and give it a try.”

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New Fence For Irlam FC rlam Football Club have had a welcome improvement at their Silver Street home recently in the shape of a new, modern perimeter fence (pictured) constructed at the bottom end of its ground.

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Club Secretary Warren Dodd explained, “The area at the rear of the ground is very soft when the weather worsens, and the large concrete panel fence across the rear eventually collapsed due to its sheer weight in soft conditions.

We have young children playing football in this part of the ground, and it was important that we replaced the fencing with the best possible option. We now have a lightweight steel fence with strengthened wood inserted into the design to give a natural look to area, and are absolutely delighted with the result.

I would like to acknowledge the support of Booth Charity for their support of this project.”

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