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We should be back to normal for the next edition with the BOATFEST coming up followed by the Summer Community Festival on August Bank Holiday Monday ‘rounding off’ what has been a fantastic Festival Season for Irlam and Cadishead.

Take a look at the Community Walks Festival and what is going on down at Woolden Moss to keep the children busy during the long Summer Holidays.

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Rain Can’t Stop i Popular Garden Safar rollies’ and ‘wellies’ were the order of the day as the heavy downpours failed to put a dampener on the ever popular annual Rixton with Glazebrook Garden Safari and Scarecrow Trail.

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Everyone had the opportunity to visit and enjoy ten private gardens open to the public just once a year and those gardens from large to small were absolute ‘jewels’ and something their owners should be very proud of.

Running in conjunction with the Garden Safari was the scarecrow trial themed this year on the Olympics with the scarecrows of all shapes and sizes, made by local school children, beavers, scouts and other organisations, a favourite being the Synchronised Swimmer!

As part of the event there was an inspirational art exhibition at the Community Hall, the free exhibition featuring original artwork produced

by Rachelle’s Art Class and a good as new stall with all proceeds going to St. Helen’s Church Funds. At Rixton Methodist Church, some delicious home-made refreshments were available. With Cadishead Band popping along during the day to play a few tunes.

One of those Gardens open and on show belonged to Mandy she told the Irlam and Cadishead Times, “Proceeds will be used for future Rixton-with-Glazebrook Parish Plan projects. Our sincere thanks to all participants, including local residents who kindly open up their private gardens to the public and church members for the home made refreshments. Rachelle’s art class for their exhibition of some fantastic original works of art; and residents, Scouts, Preschool and school children for their wonderful themed scarecrows. Proceeds from the sale of refreshments and plants will go to each community establishment involved.”

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Danny Barber His Memory Lives On... truly remarkable story – Irlam Mum Cathy Barber who lost her son Danny in 2012 following an incident near his home.

His ‘spirit’, really does live on, not only in the hearts and minds of his many friends and family but through his ‘handprint’ that has been around the world and beyond. Cathy Barber explains…

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“In the waiting room at Hope Hospital intensive care unit a nurse approached me and asked if I would like to take a handprint off Danny.

He had been in intensive care for four days following an incident on the night of the Champions League Football Final which left Danny fighting for his life.

I didn’t really understand why, I just followed her.

I thought you took the hand or foot print from babies who were dying for their mothers to have a keepsake but I just went into automatic mode and did as was suggested. I didn’t realise how important this A4 size piece of paper would become. Danny was declared dead the next day. Danny was due to leave on a back packing trip the week after he died…

A couple of weeks later one of Danny’s friends asked for a copy of the handprint and he passed it to his sister who was going to New Zealand she sent photo’s back with pictures in front of signs in New Zealand. The first was a place called HOPE. Which I thought was very appropriate. Barber’s Travels was born.

More of his friends took copies with them as they travelled. Over time we received more requests for copies of his handprint as people heard his story saying ‘I am going on holiday and I would like to take Danny with me’. The pictures started coming in, each one more emotional than the last. It was as if Danny’s dream was coming true in a spiritual way.

A close friend of mine said there is so much more you can do with this what about more extreme places. It got me doing some research I contacted an explorer who ran an organisation called ‘Ice Warrior’. I told him Danny’s story and the story of the Handprint. He emailed back saying he would be honoured to carry the handprint on his expedition to the ‘POLE OF INACCESSIBILITY’, where no man has gone before, which is due to start very soon. This spurred me on. I contacted a woman called Felicity Aston (now MBE), who was due to go on a solo expedition to the South Pole. She replied straight away saying she would take it with her.

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Every positive reply pushed me to carry on to find more adventures for Danny. His handprint was carried to the summit of Mount Everest by Sherpa Tushi Tunda. The day it summited there was a weather change on the mountain and three people died but no one from the team that carried the handprint. They said that the Handprint kept them safe and now carry it every time they climb the mountain.

Someone said to me we have to get it into space. Then someone else told me that Britain was going to put its first astronaut into space so I did more research until I found a contact address for Major Tim Peake. I got a reply from his communications officer saying they would carry it into space but they have to get permission from their international partners first. So fingers crossed Danny’s hand print is in space at the time of writing this. We will only know for sure after they have returned.

So far the Handprint and the spirit of Danny has been to 70 countries. It’s been up the amazon with a scout troop, it’s been to orphanages in Malawi, sky dives, it’s been in the Circus, it’s been to the Taj Mahal, the Patronas Towers, Stonehenge for the summer solstice, the Para Olympics and wrestle mania in the USA. it’s been at the birth of a baby, guest of honour at weddings. It’s been on a Banger Rally across Europe with members of SAMM National, with whom I am a volunteer supporting families who have lost loved ones to murder and manslaughter. I am frequently contacted by strangers saying we have heard Danny’s story I am going somewhere can I take a copy of the Handprint with me. they offer suggestions of where it can be taken. We have had to create a bucket list which is growing all the time!

We have well over 400 photos and people ask me which is my favourite, I say “this one, no that one, the truth is they are all special in their own way and they also carry the stories of the people who carry the handprint and Danny in their hearts.”

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th Queen Elizabeth - 90 espite the downpours, up and down the district, buntings, flags and banners were displayed with street parties, fun days and concerts organised to commemorate the 90th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II.

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At Carlton Way in Glazebrook the street was officially closed to traffic for the day as residents held a fantastic Street Party and celebration despite the terrible weather that could not put a dampener on things. Jackie Cameron said, “We started organising back in December last year myself and Claire Wright called a meeting and its moved on since then. We have 69 houses in the street and around 50 are taking part with the others away.

We will be dressing the street from 11am when the road officially closes and setting up the tables and chairs. We are having a tea party from 2pm-4pm then a BBQ from 5pm-7pm then we have a large screen and projector for the England game to keep the men happy. There is music throughout the day a Bake off, history of the area tent and a kid’s area for games, and a treasure hunt. We even had a competition for best dressed house, best dressed wheelie bin and fancy dress! A brilliant day that everyone really enjoyed.”

Pupils at Moorfield Primary School in Irlam joined in the celebrations. Claire McCann said, “We like any opportunity to have a good old party here at Moorfield! The Queens' 90th birthday seemed like a great opportunity to celebrate and all get together as a school. Therefore, we all joined together dressed as Queens, Princesses and Princes or in traditional red, white and blue to celebrate with a street party.

We decorated tables, had Union Jack bunting and each child contributed food and drinks in order to make the party go with a swing. To open the party, we sang the National Anthem and looked on at a pretend balcony on which the Queen listened to our beautiful singing!

We then had fun and games and enjoyed food together in the school yard, whilst being reminded of the reason we were there as a fantastic display of photographs and information about the Queen was displayed for all to see.

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Birthday Celebrations contributed to the food etc. Also, thank-you to the TA's who helped to organise and set up the event with me and Mrs Cox.” Cadishead Tenants and Residents Association (TARA) were at St. Mary’s Church, Penry Avenue, Cadishead and held a celebration for the Queen’s Birthday they were joined by Cadishead Band and singer Tom O’Donnell, in what was a lovely time for both adults and children. There was a fun quiz testing knowledge of her Majesty’s life and colouring flags for the children with prizes and a raffle. Food and refreshments were served amongst an atmosphere of flags and bunting and best of all it was a great opportunity to enjoy socialising and remembering the years the Queen has spent in service of our country.

Sheila Bannon from Cadishead TARA said, “We would like to thank those who joined us for this special day.

A big thank you goes to the volunteers for their hard work in preparation on the day and to City West for their support.”

At Irlam Train Station and 1923 Café there was a Celebration Community event organised by the Friends of Irlam Railway Station (FIRST) and the Hamilton Davies Trust, with a fantastic barbecue, prize tombola and royal themed cupcakes stalls. Other activities include workshops with the Lancashire Wildlife Trust, refreshments, a visit from a Fire Engine from Irlam and a stall from the Air Ambulance. Even the Queen managed to make an appearance at the well-attended event.

Pupils at St, Marys Primary School on Buckingham Road joined in the fun with a street party held in the school playground. Students wore red, white and blue some even had their face painted with the Union Jack all to commemorate the Queens 90th Birthday. There was plenty of food and drinks with party games at what proved to be a great afternoon of celebrations.

The ever popular Evergreen Choir held a celebration concert at the Wesleyan Chapel on Lords Street to celebrate the occasion. Followed by a slap up afternoon tea complete with sandwiches, cakes and scones, absolutely scrumptious! With a great time had by all who attended.

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Kathleen Celebrates 100th Birthday t’s not often you get to ‘outdo’ her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II but as the nation celebrates the monarchs 90th Birthday, Kathleen King (pictured) from Irlam was celebrating her own 100th Birthday!

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Kathleen a resident at Astley Court on Astley Road, Irlam, celebrated her landmark birthday with a party for family (pictured) and friends at Astley Court. Including son David King and his wife Julie, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The secret of reaching a hundred? Well Kathleen put it down to being a non-smoker, having ‘will power’ and being positive in everything you do. Happy Birthday Kathleen.

David added, “Mum would like to thank everyone for their kind words, cards and gifts on her 100th Birthday. She would also like to thank the staff at Astley Court and all her family and friends that made it a very special birthday, thank you.”

rlam woman Sarah Hindley (pictured) has just returned from one of her most memorable experiences of a lifetime – supporting the London to Paris Cycle Race looking after 400 cyclists.

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ith the European Championships well underway and the ‘chosen one’ taking over at Old Trafford, local man Harold Bennett remembers the time his school side took on a Manchester United team under the watchful eye of a true football legend.

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The Day A Football Legend Visited Irlam

Sandra Raising Funds For Genesis Centre adishead woman Sandra Dickinson from Allenby Road is hoping to reach a final fundraising target of around £5,000 in aid of the Genesis Prevention Centre based at Wythenshawe Hospital where she has been receiving life-saving treatment.

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Sandra aged 48 a former Cadishead Primary and Irlam High School student, is being treated for Stage 5 secondary breast cancer that is ongoing and has undergone chemo and radiotheraphy, she has had three operations and keeps battling on with a smile on her face.

Sandra told the Irlam and Cadishead Times, “To be honest I have been really lucky, if it was not for research in the Salford Area that sent me for a mammogram then I might not be here now. I cannot thank enough all the people who have supported me and helped in the different fundraising, you are all stars.”

The latest fundraiser was at Irlam Catholic Club with her son Ben’s band ‘The Vacancy Project’, performing, the night packed out and raising money for the Genesis Prevention Centre.

Sandra has been supported by all her family and friends in the fundraising including sister Angela Lynch (pictured with Sandra) who works at SIRCO who have been supporting Sandra and her fundraising for Genesis as their charity of the year.

Eleven SIRCO staff have done a 10k run that raised £1,500, the company have have also organised a football match and held a raffle that raised £123. So well done SIRCO. The Healthy Heart Club that meet at Irlam Steel Club also raised £124 from a raffle and stepdaughter Louise Dickinson and nephew Nathan Lynch will be taking part in a ‘Tough Mudder’ challenge to raise more funds.

ocal man Gary Kemp remembers the day that football legend George Best dropped into Irlam and Cadishead.

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Gary (pictured) from Silverdale Avenue, was a young boy of 11 and working at his after school job at the former barber’s shop on Fiddlers Lane, Irlam, what is now the St Johns Building next to PHD Hair Salon.

He told the Times, “I had two jobs then working after school in the barbers, sweeping up and keeping things tidy and at

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The year was 1946 soon after Matt Busby had been appointed manager of the mighty Manchester United Football Club.

He came to Irlam Central School bringing with him his youth team, eleven, 17 and 18 years old young men who were amongst the best young players in Britain. He had brought them to play a game against the 15 year olds that were Irlam Central school old boys football team (pictured).

This was the second game. The two sides had already played a game at United’s training ground at The Cliff, where the United’s youth team won 5 goals to 2. Mr Busby wanted to see more of the school side and arranged for a return match at Irlam Central School which as expected the united team won again, this time 5 goals to 3.

Considering the difference in training, experience and age, this was a fantastic result for the Irlam Central Old Boys.

Harold Bennett now age 86 from the De Trafford’s said, “After the game Mr Busby visited the Irlam changing room and signed several of the boys on amateur terms. He invited all the team to train at The Cliff, where Les Crompton United’s goalkeeper was head of youth training.”

The Irlam Central Old Boys, were champions of the Junior Division of the Eccles and District Football League with a remarkable record. They played 22 games, won 21 with just one defeat and scored 164 goals with only 16 against. In the cup which they also won they played six matches, winning five and scoring 30 goals. Richard Mather scored 69 goals and Colin Porterhouse 46 goals.

Harold Bennett who played at left half added, “Many years later I met Sir Matt Busby at Palma airport and after introducing myself he said he remembered the occasion well. He added ‘there was one lad I desperately wanted to sign, but he couldn’t be persuaded.’ I found out later that ‘the lad’ had a long term health problem which meant that he had to stop playing. Sir Matt Busby was a real gentleman and a very worthy Scottish knight, and I am sure he will always be remembered wherever football is played.”

At that holiday Airport meeting, Sir Matt mentioned to Harold that the Irlam team of fifteen year olds gave him the inspiration for what was to become the famous ‘Busby Babes’. In the words of a famous football pundit “If your good enough, you’re old enough.” weekends I worked in the next door ‘Clare’s mini market’, stocking shelves and pricing up goods etc, when in walked the one and only George Best.”

The Manchester United legend George Best arrived in his E-Type Jaguar at Clare’s mini market to visit the owners his friends James Clare and his clothing model wife Anona who some might remember featured on Granada TV with presenter Bob Greaves the model wearing flames resistant ‘Hot Pants’ that Bob tested with a ‘blow lamp.’

Gary added, “It was amazing to see one of my idols in the flesh, George went upstairs to the next door barbers and signed a mural that had been painted on the wall of Manchester United players including Best, Law and Charlton, it was an amazing day that I will never forget.”

That mural appears to have long since gone; does anyone know what happened to it?? Do you have any stories or memories of when celebrities visited our District. If you would like to share them contact Bill McLaughlin at billyscoopm@ntlworld.com

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72 Rose Avenue, Irlam

2 Powdermill Close, Irlam

139 Eldon Road, Irlam

46 Marlborough Road, Irlam

* 3 bed semi detached property located in a popular residential area of Irlam * Upvc d/g * Gas central heating * Property comprises porch, entrance hall, lounge with gas coal fire & surround * Dining kitchen with fitted units * 3 bedrooms all featuring fitted robes * Wet room with separate airing cupboard * Driveway and garage to the front of the property * Flagged to the outside front * The outside rear is a fenced and grassed area * Close to local amenities

* 4 bed detached property * Located in a highly sought after cul de sac location * Upvc d/g * Gch * Entrance hall with ground floor cloaks * Lounge * Dining room * Fitted modern kitchen * Conservatory with French doors leading onto the rear garden * Utility room * Ensuite to master bedroom * Family bathroom * Double driveway * Open plan lawned area to the front * Rear garden * Viewing highly recommended

* 3 bed end terraced town house which has had a new roof fitted within the last 2 months * Popular location * Gch * Upvc d/g * High standard throughout * Benefits from a corner plot * Ideal property for FTB st time buyer * Comprises of entrance hall, lounge, fitted dining kitchen * Conservatory * Family bathroom * Rear private garden with patio area * Driveway to the front of the property * White goods included in the sale are cooker/ fridge/ dishwasher * All blinds curtains and light fittings included in the sale * Early viewing highly recommended

* 3 bed semi detached * Gas central heating * Upvc double glazed * Entrance hall, L shaped lounge leading onto the dining room * Fitted modern kitchen * Ground floor w.c * 3 bedrooms to the first floor * Shower Room * Gravelled area to the front of the property * Double driveway * Rear ample sized garden * Viewing essential

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Landlords 12 Wentworth Avenue, Irlam * 3 bed semi * Situated on a large corner plot in a cul de sac location * Gas central heating * Upvc double glazed * Entrance hall, lounge, dining room * Fitted kitchen * 3 bedrooms to the first floor * Bathroom * Separate w.c * Driveway to the front of the property with a garden area * Gravelled area to the rear * Detached garage * Viewing essential

£159,000 * CHAIN FREE *

Due to increased demand we currently require properties in all areas.

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All tenants fully referenced via an outside reference agency.

4 Lyndon Road, Irlam * 2 bed semi detached corner plot property * House of character and quality construction * Upvc d/g * Worcester combi boiler * Property comprises hall, rear lounge with inglenook fire surround * Front dining room, fitted kitchen with rear porch * 2 beds with storage one of which has a loft area * Ground floor bathroom * Open plan parking to the front * Outside rear features grassed area and 2x patios * Detached garage with power

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2 Lathom Road Irlam

22 Carr Road, Irlam

27 Townsgate Way, Irlam

35 Eldon Road, Irlam

* 3 bed end terrace * Located in a popular residential area * Gch * D/g * Entrance hall * Dining room with French doors leading to the side garden * Fully fitted kitchen * En-suite shower room * Fully tiled family shower room * Extensive and well designed gardens to the side and rear of the property * Patterned concrete driveway with parking for several vehicles * All blinds, curtains carpets and light fittings included in the sale

* 3 bed semi detached * Immaculate throughout * Substantial stock brick property * Highly sought after residential area * Cul de sac location * Offering gch * Upvc double glazed throughout * Property layout comprises of entrance hall, lounge leading onto dining room * Fitted modern kitchen * 3 bedrooms to the first floor * Modern family bathroom * Blockpaved driveway to the front of the property * Rear enclosed garden * Detached brick garage * Early viewing is highly recommended

* 4 bed modern detached property * Integral garage * Situated on a popular new development * Immaculately presented throughout * Upvc double glazing * Gas central heating * Entrance hall with ground floor w.c., lounge leading onto the dining room * Fully fitted kitchen * 4 bedrooms to the first floor * Ensuite to master bedroom * Family bathroom * Open plan to the front of the property with blockpaved driveway * Large rear garden with private aspect with patio and lawned area * Viewing highly recommended

* 3 bed mid terraced * Gch * Upvc d/g throughout * Guinnel provides large storage cupboard at the top of the stairs * The property comprises of open plan entrance hall, lounge * Fitted kitchen with dining area * Conservatory * 3 bedrooms to the first floor * Family bathroom * Open plan driveway to the front of the property * Extensive rear garden * Ideal first time buyer property * Viewing essential

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21 Chapel Road, Irlam

18 Mount Street

11 Rivington Grove, Cadishead

42 School Lane, Hollins Green

* Immaculate 2 bed end terraced in a popular residential area situated in a area for popular local primary schools * Ideal FTB property * Gch * Upvc d/g * Open plan lounge, dining room * Bespoke fitted kitchen * Box room/study room * Unique style family bathroom * Enclosed to the front of the property with high quality low maintenance artificial grass * Rear enclosed yard with gravelled patio area * A large rear communal area which is gated and maintained by 6 current properties

* 2 bed end terraced property * Cul de sac location * Spacious fully modernised accommodation * Includes new roof * Upvc double glazing * Gas combi heating source * Property comprises vestibule, lounge with gas coal fire * Dining room * Extended kitchen * 2 bedrooms one of which has fitted robes * Family bathroom * Outside front leads onto the street * Enclosed area to the outside rear

* 2 bed semi detached * Cul de sac location * New gas boiler * Upvc d/g * Driveway * Property comprises hall, lounge with gas fire and surround * Dining room, modern fitted kitchen * Family bathroom * Outside rear features a patio and grassed area with an open aspect and decking * Alarm system

* 2 bed semi detached * Located in a highly sought after area * Driveway * Offering stunning views of open countryside from rear garden * Gch & Upvc glazing * Comprises of entrance porch and lounge with large open plan dining room * Extensive fitted kitchen with double French door access out to split level rear garden with decked area * To the first floor level, double bedroom to the front and master bedroom with dressing area at the rear. Both bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and master bedroom features sliding patio door and Juliet balcony offering stunning views * Family bathroom

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Rugby Author A Hit At School Top Table Lunch tudents who raised the most sponsorship for the St. Joseph The Worker ‘Scooter’ Day, featured in last month’s Irlam and Cadishead Times were treated to a special ‘Top Table’ Lunch with heads teacher Dawn Ridyard and Mrs Willis.

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All the children did exceptionally well with their fundraising and all were treated to a special playtime with fun and games to celebrate lead by Mrs Willis.

Head Dawn Ridyard said, “As all the children had made such a fantastic contribution, they were all awarded an extra playtime as a special treat. We are very lucky here at St Joseph the Worker to have such generous and supportive families – thank you so much to everyone who contributed however big or small.

We are now going to purchase some IPADS to assist with children’s learning in class.”

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Dying without a will is dying intestate. If this happens you have no say over who inherits your assets, so you could end up paying the taxman rather than the people or causes you want to help.

ugby Author Tom Palmer had a ‘try-ing time’, when he visited a Cadishead School recently to ‘tackle’ youngsters about Rugby Union.

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Cadishead Primary School’s Year 3 and 4 pupils were excited to receive a visit from writer Tom Palmer, the author of the Football Academy and Rugby Academy books. As part of the promotion for the World Rugby Union Under 20’s Championships, that took place recently.

The pupils took part in quizzes, a rugby kicking contest that even Mr Hargreaves head teacher had a successful go at and had books signed by the author, an amazing afternoon to get the school reading and aware of the recent Rugby Union Championships.

Mum And Daughter Tackle Pretty Mudder um and Daughter power! Took just over an hour to smash the five kilometre ‘Pretty Mudder’ obstacle course at Victoria Park in Warrington raising over £180 for the Cancer Research UK Charity.

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Mum Sarah Hindley age 38 and daughter Caitlin age 13 a student at Irlam and Cadishead College took part in the ‘Race for Life’ event and helped each other around the challenging yet fun course.

Sarah from Princes Avenue, Irlam said, “We laughed all the way around the course and it was really good to spend some fun time together. A fantastic day and we raised a bit of cash for the battle against Cancer as well!”

DRIVER FAILED CANNABIS TEST Police Community Support Officer Mark Hutton was on foot patrol walking through The De Traffords in Irlam near to the car park when he came across the ‘pungent smell’ of Cannabis.

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Help Us To Help Our District And Have Fun At The Same Time! lanning is well under way for the next Community Festival – on August 29th this year – and we’ll have details in next month’s Irlam and Cadishead Times.

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Over the twenty years or so since its inception, the Community Festival has flourished. Given good weather, it can attract crowds of around 6,000 people, making it the biggest community-led event in Salford. It has already brought some of the best street theatre companies in the U.K. to Irlam and Cadishead. It has also attracted acts from as far afield as Australia and the U.S., and from Brazil, Tanzania, the Gambia and Rajasthan whilst still retaining its community feel, with the dog show, community stalls, kids’ activities, etc.

It has the potential to become even bigger, but to do this, we need more people, and for various reasons, the organising committee has actually shrunk since last year. We are therefore looking for new partners and collaborators – not just for this year, but to take the Festival forward and ensure its continuation for years to come.

The main qualifications we’re looking for in new members are enthusiasm and common sense. At the moment, the Festival is divided into various ‘zones’, for example: Kids / Young People / Sports /

Community / Rural, Craft & Environment / the Dog Show, etc., plus the Car Boot Sale as well as the music and performance side of things. We would also like to revive a Dance zone, and perhaps introduce a Farmers’ Market.

New partners could take on the role of organising one of these, but we are open to new ideas, and the volunteers’ own interests and experience will help shape the role they undertake. We could also use some stewards to help on the day by undertaking jobs such as: erecting and taking down gazebos; assisting performers; guarding certain areas; overseeing car parking, and so on.

There is a wealth of experience within the group to help and support new members and advise on anything newcomers might be unsure about. Most roles would only require occasional attendance at meetings, as we are in constant touch with each other via e-mail.

If you are interested in helping us to help local community groups to prosper, (or if you are a member of one of those groups and are able to help), and in addition, contribute to giving the people of Irlam & Cadishead, “A Grand Day Out”, as Wallace and Gromit would call it, then please contact Richard Abernethy, tel: 0161 775 3429, mob: 07986 627225 or e-mail richardabernethy@outlook.com

Cycling Proficiency Training ould you like to brush up on your cycling skills?

Bikeability are offering free level two ‘bikeability’ training for all people over the age of 9 years.

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The course will take place at Princes Park on Monday 25th July 2016 and Tuesday 26th July 2016, (you must attend all sessions).

It starts at 9:30am running until around11:30am then resuming again after lunch at 1pm and finishing at 3pm each day.

You will need a road worthy bike (with two working brakes), a helmet in good condition, suitable clothing and suitable footwear for cycling.

Places are limited and booking is essential. You can do this by contacting: Email: sophie.taylor@urbanvision.org.uk or by telephone on 0161 779 4806. The training is provided by Salford City Council working with Urban Vision.

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One, Two, Three - Bik he Irlam and Cadishead Health Improvement Service have started a series of bike rides in the local area.

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The rides are open to everyone and will be for around 45 minutes. Julia Block from the team said, “People can use their own bikes or we can offer people the chance to use our bikes for free if they need them and come on a leisurely ride around Irlam and Cadishead.”

Julia added, “Now that Summer is hopefully here, we want to encourage people to get out and enjoy the fresh air!”

For more details on this and future rides please contact the team on telephone number 0161 686 5237.

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Computer Advice With Nigel Perry

n the latest of our monthly features in conjunction with WHICH Trusted Trader Nigel Perry from Cadishead Computers, he answers some of your questions.

This month we have received a couple of questions through our email that I thought were worth sharing. If you have any technology related questions for publication, then email me at info@cadisheadcomputers.co.uk Should I give websites my mobile number?

When I help customers set up a new email account some are reluctant to give their mobile number as part of the setting up process.

I understand why you wouldn’t want to in this age of spam text messages, but this is a secondary means of verifying your identity.

The proper name for this is “two-step authentication” or “twofactor authentication”. There is a subtle difference between the two. The former means that whenever you log in from a new device (i.e. someone else’s PC) the company sends a code to your mobile, which you must enter to access your account. The beauty of this is that if someone gets hold of your password they won’t be able to get into your account unless they steal your phone too!

A similar system allows you to change your password using a code sent to your phone if you forget what your password is. This simplifies what can be a lengthy process if you lose access to your account because you can’t remember your password. The latter means every time you log in you have to put in an extra code. This method is used by some banks like Nationwide for example.

Of course neither of these are infallible, for example some phones and tablets don’t support two-factor authentication, but there are normally ways around this using alternative email addresses for example.

Nigel Perry 24 Warwick Road, Cadishead, Manchester M44 5HE Tel: 0161 776 9785 Mobile: 07950 636435 info@cadisheadcomputers.co.uk www.cadisheadcomputers.co.uk

SEVERAL VEHICLES TARGETED Over-night between the 13th and 14th June, prowlers were out and about in the early hours around Farnham Drive, Harewood Road and Halstead Drive, Irlam. With a number of vehicles targeted and having items taken from within them.

• Unknown Offender/s approach parked secure vehicle and using unknown means enter same causing no damage. The Offender/s removed a bag containing a Passport and Log Book from the vehicle Before Making Off. The Offender/s then remove a page from the Passport containing the owners photograph and leave the passport in the bag on railings around the corner on Broadway.

• Two unknown Offenders approach a vehicle. One makes way to the car parked on the drive and the other is seen near to a Van parked close by.

The Offenders gain entry to the vehicles by unknown means and make an untidy search, stealing various Items. The Offenders then made off down attempting to gain entry to further vehicles as they went.

• A vehicle is left insecure and unattended while the owner nips to the shop to collect a part for the vehicle. An unknown offender entered the vehicle made an untidy search before making off empty handed.

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Reaching New Heights At Climbing Wall rlam Police, Fire and Ambulance Station on Fairhills Road, Irlam now has a brand new Climbing Wall on site that is free of charge. The climbing wall is the first Realform climbing wall in the country to be permanently located at a fire station.

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It is the brainchild of Firefighter Dave Pike of Blue Watch at Irlam Fire Station and was funded through a joint bid with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue and The Hamilton Davies Trust.

The wall caters for all fitness levels and abilities and offers a great opportunity for those who find it hard to interact with large groups as climbing can be done working in pairs. It also brings a number of benefits to local youth and community groups, including the development of cognitive and physical skills.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service Climbing Instructors are on on hand to supervise your sessions and ensure you have an enjoyable experience and leave you wanting to come back for more.

Fire Fighter Dave Pike told the Irlam and Cadishead Times, “We envisage that the wall will prove extremely popular and ask that you make your booking a minimum of two weeks in advance. The sessions are open to groups from the age of six-years-old and will last up to two hours and the group size can be from as little as four to a maximum of 18. To date we have had over 1000 people use the wall and it is proving a big hit with the whole community.”

For more information and to begin the booking process please email climbingwall@manchesterfire.gov.uk Our Times Pictures show students from Irlam Endowed Primary School and Beavers from the 2nd Irlam Scouts using the wall recently.

Faye Boyd said, “It was a lovely sunny evening when the 2nd Irlam Beavers got the chance to visit Irlam Fire Station and Climbing Wall and we were welcomed in by the team with open arms. The climbing wall was a huge success with all the children and they all thoroughly enjoyed their night. The night began with a chat by the firemen and a tour of the fire station, which again was a huge hit with the 6-8 year olds, the children asked lots of questions and got to sit in a fire engine which many of them have never done before.”

Faye added, “Then we went out to the climbing wall, the climbing wall is an asset to our community and is widely used within local groups. All the beavers got to have a go at reaching the top and many overcame their fear of heights which as a group was a delight for us all. We would like to thank Dave Pike and all the firemen for all their patience and help with the night and for helping us arrange our visit. We will definitely be visiting again soon.”

Jude Scrutton from Irlam Endowed School said, “Our students really enjoyed their time using the climbing wall. It is a tremendous asset to the whole community and we are really lucky to have such a facility on our doorstep. The students can’t wait to visit the climbing wall again!”

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Irlam Live - Putting here were a few doubters, a few worried about traffic congestion a few saying it will not happen, but let’s be honest the Irlam ‘Live’ three-day music festival was absolutely fantastic!

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Organisers Darren Goulden, Sam Butterworth and Phil Brookes and those that have helped them, should not only be congratulated but thanked for putting Irlam and Cadishead on the map with a Festival that was brilliantly planned and executed.

Music legend Billy Ocean had the crowd rocking and he loved the interaction with the crowd, who sang along to his hits with the occasional chant of ‘Irlam’ in between, all in a good natured, fun-day Soul Saturday with a line-up that included Aswad, The Real Thing and Kenny Thomas amongst others Darren Goulden said, “My first thought for the name of the festival was The Field of dreams “build it and they will come” I thought the ‘fake Friday’ was good but today the “Saturday Soul fest” was a dream come true!

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Irlam On The Map! country in Irlam, I’ll say that again in my hometown Irlam. You did not let us down, you turned up in your thousands, fantastic atmosphere, great food and beer in the perfect setting.”

The weather can make or break a Festival and thankfully we had probably the best weather of the year to date with the temperatures for Sunday hitting an impressive 26 Celsius, as Doctor and the Medics, T’pau, The Bay City Rollers and Tony Hadley from Spandau Ballet providing something for everyone on the finale Sunday.

Sam Butterworth added, “From Fake Friday to the Sunday Finale we could not have asked for more for the first our first ever venture. A few things could be tweaked but things cannot get much better than Irlam Live 2016.”

It was estimated that over 70 percent of the crowds were from Irlam and Cadishead and many, many of them cannot wait for a repeat performance next year. Phil Brookes added, “We did this for the people of Irlam and Cadishead and they did not let us down.”

Well done on a fantastic three-day event and let’s get going for next year!

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ou might not have heard of Irlam based Dogs 4 Rescue, but the work and dedication they put into rescuing dogs at home and from abroad is certainly worth reading about and hopefully getting involved with.

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Dogs 4 Rescue Need Your Support

Dogs 4 Rescue are based on the Moss and first opened their doors in October 2013 started by Emma Billington and Louise Fields they have to date rescued over 430 dogs. Along with other animals including, horses, pigs and sheep, they helped to recover around 3,000 chickens after a lorry crash on the nearby motorway in 2014.

But their main aim is helping to rehome ‘street dogs’ from the likes of Cyprus, Bulgaria and Romania as well as UK dogs that have been put on ‘death row’. Emma said, “We work with the ‘twitchy noses’ charity in Bulgaria and Cyprus Dog Rescue. The dogs often have severe injuries such as gunshot wounds and some have had to have one or sometimes two legs amputated. We are trying to change the perception that Rescue Dogs can be trouble. All our Rescue Dogs are chipped, with a full pet passport and have had all their vaccinations, the nature of these Rescue Dogs is fantastic they just want to be loved and part of a family.”

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are loving and love the interaction with the other animals and of course potential re-homers. In fact, some of the hardest to rehome are the UK dogs that tend to be breeds that people don’t want to take on.”

Anyone wanting to rehome a dog will receive a long fully supported trial period and full life time support. With Emma and Louise always looking for that perfect match for the dogs.

Emma added, “We are not a normal rescue centre, there are no kennels and no stress the animals live in our home and enjoy the two acres of land free to play and interact well with other dogs and the dogs live happily waiting for their new homes. We want to show rescue centres don’t need to be depressing places that people dread to visit where you will be heartbroken to leave. It is a happy experience and if rescued from us not only is it lifetime backup, ideal for older rescuers who worry what may happen, but also that we can offer holiday care when people are away in our doggie hotel. We are always looking for foster carers for some of our dogs too - all food and vet care covered and can be for a few days, weeks or months at a time to suit. We are the first group rescue and want to set the bar for others to follow.”

Gaynor Stewart from Irlam took a rescue dog ‘Joel’ a five-year-old golden Labrador who was found starving to death in Cyprus before being rescued. She said, rehoming ‘Joel’ is one of the best things I could have done he is fantastic, warm and loving a brilliant dog.”

Dogs 4 Rescue are always looking for volunteers, financial and other support, along with people interested in fostering and rehoming the dogs.

They will be opening an all new Visitors Centre that will be opening by appointment in July, well worth a visit with the kids.

For more information or if you can help them in any way visit www.dogs4rescue.co.uk for information and contact details.

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Lets Get Walking!

A Walking Festival with dates throughout the month has been organised jointly by the Health Improvement Service, Lancashire Wildlife Trust and Irlam and Cadishead Local History Society. We also have walks organised by Red Rose Forest (City of Trees), Cadishead Rhinos and Mosslands Health Walks.

Jo Rutter, Senior Health Improvement Workers said, “Regular walking is an excellent way to both get fit and prevent many long term conditions such as diabetes. It can also be a great way to reduce stress and improve our sense of wellbeing. Joining in with the group events we have planned is a good way to meeting new people, explore your local area and try new activities.”

Further information for each walk can be found from the contact details or by emailing letsgetwalking16@gmail.com.

Leaflets giving details of the festival will be available from Irlam and Cadishead Libraries from the 11th July.

Monday 1 August: 10.00 – 11.00am (approx) Mosslands Health Walk Start Boundary Road Methodist Church, Irlam, M44 6HD. Contact Walk Leader Jean Dodd, 0161 775 9125.

Wednesday 17 August: 7.00 – 9.00 pm Heritages walk with the local history society - A Tale of two churches Start St John’s the Baptists Church, Liverpool Road, Irlam M44 6WA Contact letsgetwalking16@gmail.com

Tuesday 2 August: 2.30 – 4.00pm (approx) Health Improvement Service family walk – treasure hunt Start Outside Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre, M44 6BR. Contact 0161 686 5237 email health.improvement@salford.gov.uk

Thursday 18 August: 1.00 – 3.00pm (approx) Wild Families event - Super hero training camp (LWT) Start Little Woolden Moss nature reserve, Astley Road M44 5LR Contact lmccool@lancswt.org.uk Tel: 01204 663754

Wednesday 3 August: 7.00 – 9.00pm Heritage Walk - Cadishead Now and Then Start Cadishead Community Hall Park Car Park, M44 5BT Contact For more information contact letsgetwalking16@gmail.com

Friday 19 August: 10.30 am – 11.30 (approx) Tree Treasure Hunt from Red Rose Forrest Team / City of Trees Start Outside Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre, Liverpool Rd M44 6BR Contact Lucy Holland, City of Trees Team on 0161 872 1660

Friday 5 August: 10.30am – 2.00pm (approx) Bird Identification Walk with Dave Steel Start New Moss woods car park (New Moss lane, Cadishead) Contact LWT lmccool@lancswt.org.uk Tel: 01204 663754

Monday 22 August: 7.00 – 8.30pm Midsummer mammal walk with LWT Start Little Woolden Moss nature reserve, Astley Road M44 5LR Contact lmccool@lancswt.org.uk Tel: 01204 663754

Monday 8 August: 10.00 – 11.00am (approx) Mosslands Health Walk Start Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre, M44 6BR Contact Walk Leader Jean Dodd, 0161 775 9125

Tuesday 23 August: 7:00 -8.30am Breakfast with the beasties with LWT Start Little Woolden Moss nature reserve, Astley Road M44 5LR Contact lmccool@lancswt.org.uk Tel: 01204 663754

Wednesday 10 August: 1.00 – 3.00pm Health Improvement Sketching Walk Start Outside Lady James Hall, Princes Park, Liverpool Road, M44 6BR Contact 0161 686 5237 email health.improvement@salford.gov.uk

Thursday 25 August: 1.00 – 3.00pm (approx) Wild Families event - The Gruffalo (LWT) Start Little Woolden Moss nature reserve, Astley Road M44 5LR Contact lmccool@lancswt.org.uk Tel: 01204 663754

Thursday 11 August: 1.00 – 3.00pm (approx) Wild Families event - The Big Friendly Giant with LWT Start Little Woolden Moss nature reserve, Astley Road M44 5LR Contact lmccool@lancswt.org.uk Tel: 01204 663754

Friday 26 August: 11.00 – 12.30 (approx) Health Improvement Service walk – Dam Lane Circular Start The old Cadishead Leisure Centre, Lord Street. M44 5EH Contact 0161 686 5237 email health.improvement@salford.gov.uk

Saturday 13 August: 12.00 – 4.00pm Moss Festival with Lancashire Wildlife Trust (LWT) Start Little Woolden Moss nature reserve, Astley Road M44 5LR Contact lmccool@lancswt.org.uk Tel: 01204 663754

Saturday 27 August: 11.00 – 1.00pm (approx) Cadishead Rhinos 5km fundraising walk Start Little Woolden Moss nature reserve, Astley Road M44 5LR Contact Email: cadisheadrhinosarlfc@gmail.com Tel: 07766472412

Monday 15 August: 8pm – 9.30pm (approx) Bat walk with Lancashire Wildlife Trust Start Little Woolden Moss nature reserve, Astley Road M44 5LR Contact lmccool@lancswt.org.uk Tel: 01204 663754

Sunday 28 August: 10.30 am, walk will start at 11.00am Irlam Station Late Summer Social Start Irlam Station, Station Road, Irlam M44 6EH. Contact For more information contact letsgetwalking16@gmail.com

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BATTLE OF THE SOMME – ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO One hundred years ago, at 7.30am on 1st July 1916, whistles blew and British soldiers clambered out of their trenches along a 14 mile front and started across no man’s land. The long anticipated ‘Big Push’ had begun. Little did they know that this day would later be known as the worst day in the history of the British Army.

On the first day alone over 19,000 British soldiers were killed and more than 36,000 wounded, many of whom would later die of wounds. Between the 1st July and 19th November when the battle ended in the snow and fog of winter, over 300,000 British, Commonwealth, French and German lives had been lost.

The battle affected many families across the country, including Irlam and Cadishead. Five local men, William Barber, Hugh Connor, James Eve, George Gillespie and Herbert Strachan, were among those killed on the first day. By the end of the battle 34 local men had lost their lives. Many more were wounded or mentally scarred by events.

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to tell you we have come out safely. The advance started at 7.30am on July 1st.

The first lot went over the parapet at this hour and the others followed in waves.

It was a fine but awful sight to see our lads go over with fixed bayonets and make for the German frontline trenches whilst the bullets and shells were flying all round and the men were falling in dozens. But they simply swept on over the first line, then the second, then the village and then the third line which they held. So that we took three lines of German trenches and a village in our part of the line. Before we went over our artillery had been shelling the German trenches for six days and nights, also the village and you should have seen their trenches when we got there. They are turned over just like a ploughed field, covered with dead and wounded, some buried with just their faces showing above the ground. They must have had an awful time during the bombardment, the village being one mass of large shell holes. You could have put a horse and cart in them; there was not a single building not even a well left standing. It was simply blotted out by our big guns. We captured hundreds of prisoners including a General and his orderly officers. You should have seen the Germans run when our lads got near their trenches. They threw their rifles and everything away and ran for their very lives, whilst others came running towards us as we were advancing, with their hands up and white flags. They were glad to be taken prisoners. You cannot help but feel upset when you see your pals shot by your side as you are unable to do anything for them.’

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BOATFEST - Best Year Ever! elcome to the fifth instalment of Boatfest with 2016 is going to prove to be our best year ever, so far.

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With the help of our local community we have raised over £21,000 for ‘The Young People Project’. We showcase the best new unsigned and signed musical acts in Greater Manchester, upwards of a whopping 20 bands every show!

What makes us unique as a community interest group is that we use sponsor money to build the music festival then give every penny of the proceeds back into youth projects and primary schools in the district. We wait till the show is over then clear the whole bank account out every year and give it back.

So every January we are completely ‘skint’, yet manage to build it up again year on year. We are so complimented by the

fact that we have encouraged others in the area to not only take part but actually branch off and build their own music festivals around what appears to be making Irlam and Cadishead the music capital of Salford.

We invite you and your kids to come and enjoy our fun filled and action packed weekend And thank you for your continued support and loyalty to the original and coolest music festival... IN THE WORLD! YOURS IN MUSIC Si Ryder.

BOATFEST 2016 - Band Profiles e take a look at just some of the Bands and artists that will be performing ‘live’ at the 2016 Boatfest spectacular weekend.

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BAXTER BEAT Baxter beat are a group of young drummers from the Salford area led by Jonny Baxter. Jonny has been teaching drums and percussion for many years and has concentrated his efforts to provide cheap or free lessons and direction to the young aspiring drummers of Irlam and Cadishead and Salford who otherwise may not be able to access or afford this brilliant service. A must ‘see’, up to six drum kits all playing simultaneously.

JESS KEMP and Band Jess Kemp - Guitar/Vocals, Sam Butterworth - Bass/Guitar, Matt Royle - Keyboards and Luke Finch on Drums.

Salford’s favourite Singer song writer Jess Kemp from Irlam will be playing a blinding set on the Saturday of this year’s Boatfest. We really don’t need to say anything more if you know Jess you know this is a set not to be missed.

Performing with her fantastic band, Jess’s sound is amazing and has even been played on BBC Radio 2. Jess’s album is available on iTunes, Google play store to name just a few.

SERRATONE Joe Hill - Guitar/Vocal, Ben Cunliffe - Bass/Vocal and Oly Nash on Drums.

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year and a half. However, before this Joe and Oly have a friendship and musical partnership going back eight years. Influenced by bands such as the Foo Fighters, Metallica, RATM and Arctic Monkeys, Joe, Oly and Ben will bring a high energy set with original and cover material put together to blow your socks off!

BLAST TYRANT Kev Tingle – Guitar, Phil - Drums, Twisted Clown – Bass, Mike – Guitar and Louis – Vocals.

A five Piece Original Metal Band from Warrington. When these lads power up The Boathouse will be shaking! Don’t Miss it!

THE VACANCY PROJECT Becca Wilding – Vocals, Luke Johnson – Guitar, Matt Johnson Bass/Vocal, Ben Cullen - Cajon/ Percussion.

Energetic rock and pop covers band from Manchester performing music from the 60s to the now.

INK Mol - Vocals, Joe Funtain – Saxophone, Fynn Birch – Guitar, Gabe Burke – Bass and Aron Mather – Drums.

INK are a five-piece band from Manchester that are currently spreading their name around the UK. They have recently released their single ‘Dark Colour’ along with a music video which has been aired on several radio stations. INK have performed at iconic venues such as Manchester Academy and The Roadhouse and have more gigs lined up, in their build up to their EP release for late 2016. With their funky sound and unique performances, the name INK is becoming vastly popular.

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HDT news We are pleased to report on the grants awarded to the local community at the May 2016 Trustees meeting and the projects, facilities and inclusive activities these will support.

The Irlam & Cadishead Community Festival committee once again received a contribution towards the annual event which this year is to be held on Monday 29th August at Princes Park with an expected turn out of over 4,000 visitors again this year.

From age 2 to adults, the whole troupe of forty eight members of Irlam Royalettes Morris dancers will look resplendent in their replacement uniforms thanks to a contribution from HDT.

£2,100

£5,000

Cadishead Rhinos Netball group received funding to help this up and coming ladies netball team to develop and grow.

£1,200

Irlam Primary School are enhancing their library provision thanks to a contribution towards purchasing new books for the children and staff to enjoy.

£3,000

We are delighted that Cadishead Rhinos, working with Salford City Council, have been awarded £150k by Sport England to enable them to replace the facilities on Lord Street. HDT have agreed to contribute up to £250k to this project which will create a rugby league hub in Cadishead.

Following the outstanding feedback from last year, HDT have offered local primary schools the opportunity to benefit from the talent and passion Peter Dwan clearly has in raising the issue of drug awareness to young people in an appropriately informative, interactive and fun way.

Community groups are encouraged to apply to HDT for help call 0161 222 4003 or email hello@hamiltondavies.org.uk for further information To download a grant application form visit www.hamiltondavies.org.uk

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ART I C Art is proud to introduce two of its newest artworks featured at Irlam Station.

The first, ‘At the End of the Day’ isn’t new really – it has actually been around for some time.

Originally created in 1978 by local lad Simon Law, as part of his O’Level project, the sculpture features a man on a bench with a blanket draped across his legs.

Simon, only 15 at the time, was inspired to create a sculpture after seeing a few examples in the staff courtyard at Irlam and Cadishead College. The foundation of his creation was the bench, which had taken up residence in his back garden.

Made from a combination of clay, plaster of Paris, mesh and cloth – with a metallic paint coating, the sculpture took 4 months to create and involved a lot of support and encouragement from his Art Teacher Ron Walker.

The second piece ‘The Commercial Waterways of Irlam and Cadishead’ is a beautifully illustrated map which depicts how the rivers, canals and railways transformed the district from a mainly agricultural community to a heavy industrial one.

The map shows a 6¼ mile stretch of the Mersey and Irwell Navigation which flowed from Barton to Warburton.

The total navigation, some 221/8 miles, stretched from Manchester to Warrington Bank Quay, where it joined the tidal River Mersey.

Most of the navigation and Rivers Mersey and Irwell east of Warrington where obliterated in 1894 with the introduction of the Manchester Ship Canal (MSC), which opened up the area to do business direct with the rest of the world.

The artwork also features the former major industries of the district which were influenced by the arrival of the MSC and railways.

From left to right: Derek Walker (son of Simon’s art teacher), the man on the bench (sculpture), Simon Law (creator) and Frankie Cleary (I C Art volunteer).

When the project was completed, Simon wanted to come up with a name that suited his creation. He pictured the man, following a hard days’ graft, taking his dog for a walk in the park and resting his weary legs whilst watching the sun go down…. ‘At the End of the Day’.

The man on the bench has lived in Irlam and Cadishead College since 1978, until Hamilton Davies Trust were asked to rehouse it and decided, as part of their I C Art Programme, to give the sculpture a facelift.

Managed by Rachelle Cleary, the restoration project took months to complete and involved over 140 hours from Frankie Cleary who completed most of the work – complemented by his uncle Andrew who carried out the metal work.

Now featured at Irlam Station, the man on the bench sits and watches the world go by. But don’t worry he isn’t lonely, many passers-by stop to have a selfie with him plus the CCTV cameras watching over him always ensure that he is never truly alone.

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“I want to thank Frankie, Rachelle and everyone involved in the project. I’m overwhelmed with the time and effort you have spent in keeping him going. It’s inspired me to get the kiln out again.”

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Community Awards 2016 Local stars received richly deserved Community Awards at Hamilton Davies Trust’s annual event on 15th June.

Award winners running left to right: Lynn Taylor, Ian Taylor, Mike Givens, Anthony ‘Canis’ Campbell, Cedric Atherton, Warren Dodd, Billy McLaughlin.

Otto Malone featured at the back.

More than 100 people came along to celebrate the outstanding work carried out across our area by grass roots grafters – and to surprise them with awards they had not been expecting.

The event, now in its third year, was attended by civic leaders, representatives of our partner organisations, and of course, members of the communities of Irlam, Cadishead and Rixton-with-Glazebrook.

“Our Community Awards are now an established and exciting part of HDT’s calendar and it’s very fulfilling to see people who do so much for so many receive the recognition they deserve. These are ordinary people who do extraordinary things to make our area a better place to live,work and enjoy. Not only do they make a real difference in the communities of Irlam, Cadishead and Rixton-withGlazebrook, but they also inspire others to get involved,” said Tony Prescott, Operations Manager at HDT. Here’s a brief summary of the 2016 awards: Billy McLaughlin and Geoff Blackburn were recognised for their hard work and unstinting commitment to producing Irlam and Cadishead Times - a super magazine that continues to improve. They work as a highly effective team, providing excellent coverage of events, initiatives and issues that affect our community. Billy has been absolutely everywhere gathering news, while Geoff has worked diligently behind the scenes, putting it all together and selling the advertising space. They have been incredibly generous with their time, not to mention their marvellous photographs, and are true supporters of our community.

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Anthony ‘Canis’ Campbell was especially deserving of his award which marked more than 15 years at Cadishead Sports JFC, 10 as a team manager before he became chairman five years ago. After starting out managing an U9s development team alongside Dave Wright, Canis went on to manage a very successful team from U9 level through to U16, which included football trips abroad and garnered much silverware along the way. As if this wasn’t enough, Canis has also helped to bring girls on board and always does everything he can for all the teams, committing time and passion, week in, week out.

Mike Jenkins’ award was our way of thanking him for his contribution to Irlam and Cadishead Royal British Legion, of which he has been co-ordinator for more than six years. Having taken the baton from his grandad, Mike has done a superb job, devoting countless hours of support and passion to the organisation. Under his stewardship, annual funds raised have grown from £4,000 to a highly impressive £15,000. Mike also initiated the Lamppost Poppy project that saw 120 lampposts along Liverpool Road adorned with poppies last year.

This project in Irlam and Cadishead was the most successful across the Royal British Legion.

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Ian and Lynn Taylor received an award for re-establishing FIRST (Friends of Irlam Railway Station) in May 2015.

The couple played a pivotal role in reviving the group and were encouraged to take up the posts of secretary and chairman. In addition they organised the Christmas market event last year as well as the summer event to celebrate the Queen’s birthday. Under their leadership the station grounds have been enhanced by the planting and maintaining of planters, along with acquiring more bins for the station. On top of all of this, Ian and Lynn have supported every HDT community litter pick, while Ian has used his handyman skills to complete many and various tasks.

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It was a very nice and totally unexpected moment when I was awarded a community star award from HDT at the annual get together.

So many worthy people were gathered there on that evening, and they are all worthy of such recognition through their hard work on behalf of our community. When I was named among the group of people HDT were recognising this year I was genuinely shocked, but certainly delighted. I would dedicate the award to all the people at Irlam FC who work together to make the Club such a success.

Warren Dodd, Irlam FC Club Secretary

Cedric Atherton received his award in recognition of his tireless work to help prepare the Community Shop for business. During the last 18 months Cedric has performed a catalogue of tasks to help the smooth running of the shop. These include building shelving and insulating the container stores to house the expanding product lines; being on call every week to check in deliveries and help store stock; auditing sales to help determine future ordering; laying paving to ensure the shop’s surface area is safe for staff and volunteers; painting and maintaining inside and outside areas keeping them clean and tidy; and undertaking 'deep cleaning' tasks to ensure compliance with Financial Services Authority (FSA) regulations. On top of all this, Cedric has supported staff and volunteers in all the fundraising events. Throughout a challenging period, Cedric has demonstrated amazing patience and good humour. As a result, the systems he has created continue to work seamlessly and efficiently.

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Warren Dodd, club secretary at Irlam FC was presented with his award for his crucial role in delivering a smart new clubhouse and car park, as well as overseeing promotion to the NWCL Premier Division at the end of 2016. Ably assisted by Ron Parker (Chairman) and John Maine (Team Manager), Warren displayed great tenacity, drive, and commitment to make the new facilities a reality. This often involved working weekdays and weekends, immense perseverance to get the funding in place, and an admirable ability to cope with many stressful situations.

The end result is an absolute inspiration.

Local builder Mike Givens was presented with his award for making his skills available to numerous community group projects that needed help to build or renovate premises. To date, HDT have constructed, refurbished or improved more than 55 buildings. We simply wouldn’t have been able to do this without Mike’s experience and expertise. He is a real friend to HDT and his award was the very least we could do to recognise his major contribution to our communities.

Otto Malone’s award recognised the dedication and generosity of spirit he has demonstrated since February 2014 when he became Manchester United Foundation (MUF) hub officer for Irlam and Cadishead. During this period Otto has taken forward our jointly-funded partnership with MUF to promote sports development in the 10 schools across our area, as well as positively affecting achievement, attainment and attitude to studies. Otto is likeable and inspirational, with HDT’s annual feedback from all schools showing consistently high provision and respect from the children. They have become extremely fond of him and nicknamed him the Pied Piper.

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est 2016 lF e te S t A n u S e h T Fun In teelfest would like to thank everyone who attended an absolutely fantastic event, again the people of Irlam and Cadishead have pulled together to raise money for a worthwhile cause.

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Steelfest is organised by the family of Andrew Cooke who have set up two charities in his name; Andrew Cooke Music Trust – to give under privileged Salford music students a bursary and the Andrew Cooke Memorial Fund which assists the junior players in Cadishead Public Band, Andrew was a member of Cadishead Band and was also an IT student who went onto UCLAN. Colette Nelson said, “The day was a fantastic success and we were lucky enough and humbled by the help of Peter Connolly Scaffolding who provided the stage; Party Delights who provide us with the advertising banners every year; and Premier Hire who provide the fencing; we cannot thank them enough. Our thanks also to the Steelworks Club in Irlam for letting us use the venue and for Paul Kelly from the Committee of the Steelworks who works tirelessly on the day and the night. This event could not happen without David Dee, Jonny Baxter and Iain Keogh from Cadishead Public Band and everyone else they recruited on the day to assist, including Tom Mehan, Jimmy Haughton and Becky their help isvery much appreciated. Gail Watson aka ‘Pit Stop’ worked extremely hard on the day and a big thanks to Gail for her assistance.”

The day started off really well with bands from Future Skills at Media City in Salford including Ab Minor, Reminiscence and Kitty Davies, that had never performed on a stage at a festival so as well as raising money for the charity The Steelfest gave up and coming musician’s new experiences and the organisers would like to thank them for travelling down to Irlam to assist with the day. The day just got better and better with the brilliant Jess Kemp and her band, Skye Ladder, Free the Peas, Dave Gorman, The Lost Lines, the Baxter Beat Samba (with eighty youngsters drumming all at once), The Calamities and the Vacancy Project who finished the day off in the steelworks club at the night time. The whole day from beginning to end with the wall to wall sunshine and live music all day was really amazing. With Andrews life-long friend John Thornton also from Irlam providing the artwork and posters for the Steelfest.

The event raised £3,000 by the end of the day and the organisers would like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved and everyone who attended.

Colette added, “I know we are all overwhelmed at how much support our friends and family and the local community give us and we will always be grateful and humbled. The date for next year’s event is Sunday 28th May 2017 and plans are already in hand. If you know of any other local talent who would like a chance of playing, then get in touch with us via Facebook.”

Irlam Opticians Helping ‘The Dream’ Home Watch Fighting Crime In Irlam And Cadishead rlam and Cadishead Home Watch Residents Group are the eyes and ears in the constant battle against crime and anti-social behaviour in our District.

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They aim to try and keep the crime figures low and currently have the lowest crime figures throughout the GMP Salford Division.

To enable them to do that, Home Watch Schemes are set up in ‘hot spots’ of crime or disorder throughout our community.

They work alongside our local Neighbourhood Police Team who attend the monthly Home Watch Meetings, duties permitting, at Irlam Community Fire Station.

If anyone has any problems in their area, they are very welcome to come along to the to the Home Watch meetings. Our Times picture shows the meeting in June the first to be held at the new Community Room at the Community Fire Station on Fairhills Road, Irlam.

The Irlam and Cadishead Home Watch and Residents Group meet monthly at the Community Fire Station between 7pm and 9pm and all are welcome to attend. The next meetings for 2016 are Wednesday 13th July, Wednesday 10th August, Wednesday 7th September, Wednesday 5th October, Wednesday 2nd November and Wednesday 14th December. A cup of tea or coffee and a warm welcome always awaits you.

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rlam based Opticians, Alan Miller are supporting a Salford Girls dream of becoming a model, by sponsoring her entry for a citywide beauty pageant.

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Emily Rigby, aged 14, will be walking down the cat walk, as she competes to become the Face of Manchester, and scoop the top prize of £1000 to go towards her dream of becoming a professional model. Alan Miller Opticians, based on Liverpool Road in Irlam and also in Salford is backing Emily to go all the way, having sponsored her entry and is now calling on the local community to do the same by voting for Emily online.

Alan Miller practice manager, Dhiren Patel, said, “Emily has done fantastically well so far and is now in the final 32 out of 4000 other budding models aspiring to become the Face of Manchester.

As an Irlam and Salford based business, we’re delighted to be able to support a young girl from the local community and we have no doubt that Emily will go all the way. I would like to ask all of the community to get behind Emily by heading online to vote for her at: http://thelmigroup.co.uk/lmi-events/public-vote.php” For the final stage of the competition, Emily will take two walks down the cat walk modelling one outfit chosen by her, and another she has created herself to coincide with the theme of eco-friendly couture. Alan Miller Opticians will have a stall at the event offering free eye care advice to the public, their sponsorship helped to cover the cost of her entry and also helps to fund the event.

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Lunch And Live Well ying Matters is a National Project which aims to raise awareness of the importance of thinking about and talking to your friends and loved ones about your wishes and choices in end of life care, will writing, organ donation and funeral choices and wishes.

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An awareness event was hosted by the Health Improvement Service, at the Catholic Club which was attended by over 50 local people. Everyone enjoyed a lunch and entertainment together with the opportunity to receive information from various agencies and organisations such as Age UK, Being Well Salford, Johnson’s Funeral Home, Salford Royal Foundation Trust and St Anne’s Palliative Care team.

Information about choices on offer ranged from Pre Paid Funerals and how to go about doing this, ‘Will writing’ and who can support you, social support available in Salford if you have a loved one who is in the last stages of their life and how to join the Organ Donation Register.

Jo Rutter, Senior Health Improvement Worker said, “Everyone attending said that the event was run in a positive and happy manner whilst engaging people to come along and talk about what can be difficult subjects”.

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he Irlam and Cadishead Volunteer drivers scheme have notched up yet another successful year of taking local people to Salford Royal Hospital and other local sites for cancer treatment and celebrated with a lovely lunch at the Black Swan in Hollins Green.

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The scheme which is a partnership between the local volunteers, Salford Royal Foundation Trust, and the Irlam and Cadishead Health Improvement Service has secured funding to run the project for over 3 years and has undertaken over 593 trips, driving over 5055 miles.

The scheme – the first of its kind in Salford has provided a model which has been adopted in other parts of the City, notably Little Hulton. Julia Block, from the Health Improvement Service said, “The drivers provide a fantastic service to the people of Irlam and Cadishead and it is great to see the service still in existence and expanding all the time.” The drivers also passed a vote of thanks to the Black Swan for hosting their recent celebration event.

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Congratulations Fledglings t the prestigious Salford Business Award Ceremony held at the A.J. Bell Stadium at Barton recently, local Childcare and Education Group, Fledglings (pictured at the Awards Night), were Runner Up in the EXCELLENCE category.

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Jane Williams, Principal of the popular Fiddlers Lane Fledglings said “This award is a fitting tribute to all our staff, their hard work and dedication which enables the company to provide the very best in education and childcare for local families.” Well done to everyone at Fledglings.

FALLING FLAT People can be forgiven for expecting that the new flat-rate State Pension of £155.65 will apply to them. Until 5 April this year, the State Pension comprised a basic payment with an additional earnings-related element. This will continue to be the case for men born before 6 April 1951 and women born before 6 April 1953. However, for everyone younger, reaching state pension age will instead trigger a ‘flat-rate’ pension.

The government claims that the new State Pension is simpler to understand because it is calculated on your National Insurance (NI) record alone. To receive what the government calls the ‘full’ weekly State Pension of £155.65, you will require 35 years of NI contributions or credits. Those who have between 10 and 34 years of contributions will receive a proportion of the pension.

Steven Payne, Partner of St. James’s Place Wealth Management, says that while the new system sounds clear-cut, he thinks “its simplicity has been somewhat inflated”.

There are some complicated changeover arrangements that will affect people who have contributed under the old system. It means that even if you have 35 years of NI contributions, you could end up receiving less than £155.65 a week, while others could get more.

Whether you are in line for the full amount will depend in part on whether you opted in or out of any earnings-related element under the old system. This was known as the State Second Pension, or more commonly as the ‘Additional State Pension’, and replaced the State Earnings-Related Pension Scheme (SERPS) in 2002 – in all cases it promised to pay a benefit on top of the basic State Pension.

In return for being contracted out, you would have paid lower NI contributions and received extra pension from a workplace scheme, or had a rebate paid into a private pension.

If you were contracted out for many years, you are likely to receive much less than £155.65 a week in recognition of the lower NI contributions you paid.

Some people might be surprised when they find out their State Pension is less than the flat-rate figure touted by government.

By being contracted out, benefits would have been accrued in a private or workplace pension. The expectation is that this is likely to be equivalent to the amount forgone under the new system.

Those receiving more than £155.65 are likely to include people with at least 35 years of NI contributions who remained ‘contracted in’ and who built up a significant amount of extra earnings-related pension over their working lives. Under the changeover rules, they will have this entitlement protected.

Increasingly, we’re seeing the onus for retirement provision shifted from the state onto the individual. The changes to the State Pension can be regarded as another step in that direction.

For further information or advice on any of the above, please contact Steven Payne at Chris Wilkinson Estates on 0161 777 9988 or email info@chris-wilkinson.co.uk

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oungsters from the Moorfield Primary School, Nursery and Reception classes took part in an exciting obstacle course challenge and were cheered along by lots of proud parents and staff!

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Irlam Primary Takes To Bikeability tudents at Irlam Primary School (pictured) are among many of our local school children across Irlam and Cadishead to take part in the ‘Bikeability’ scheme.

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‘Bikeability’ is cycle training for the 21st century and is intended to give cyclists the skills to cope with roads and traffic, there are 3 levels.

Level 1 is playground based. Level 2 is on road training giving children the skills to ride on quieter side roads before progressing to level 3 which is intended for commuting.

Schools are invited to take part and pupils need to be aged 9 years and over. Funding is provided by the department of transport.

For more information, contact the Road Safety Team at Urban Vision telephone 0161 779 4864 or email jillwinstone@urbanvision.org.uk

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The event was sponsored in the hope that money can be raised so that the children can buy a new wooden workbench and tools for their outdoor area.

Mrs Lowes Reception Teacher told the Times, “A great time was had by all with lots of effort put in and plenty of smiles on faces! Fingers crossed that we raise enough to buy the work bench to reward them for their hard work!”

French Visitors Learn About Heritage iddlers Lane Community Primary School hosted a group of adults and children from Pierre Bossy School, Jarjayes, France, recently.

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To start the Week, they had a welcome assembly, where the visiting children gave a presentation about their village, Jarjayes, including a song they had written especially for their visit.

As the French children were interested in our industrial heritage, they went on a trip along Worsley Canal, to the Aqueduct at Barton, and learnt about the history of Worsley. The guests were shown round the local area by Years 4 and 5. This was followed the next day by an outing to the popular Quarry Bank Mill. Thanks to the National Trust staff and translators, everyone learnt lots about what life was like for children in the Victorian times.

The week ended with a very English event, Afternoon Tea (pictured), where everyone including MP Barbara Keeley enjoyed tea, cakes and sandwiches. All the children involved were given a teddy bear as a memento of the visit with all the staff and pupils at Fiddlers Lane wished their new French friends a safe journey home.

The week was a great success. Throughout the week the children’s friendships have grown. Both schools will stay in touch with their weekly internet chats. There is much excitement already, around Fiddlers Lane School’s return trip to Jarjayes, France in May 2017.

LET’S GET WALKING CHALLENGE – TREE FACES Did you know every tree has a face? If you look closely at our trees you can easily find eyes peeping out, a nose made from gnarled branches a smile from a split in the bark.

So next time you are out either just walking your dog, hanging about in the park or on one of the Irlam and Cadishead festival walks see if you can catch a glimpse of a winking eye, or a mischievous face peaking at you.

Take a photo of it and send it to letsgetwalking16@gmail.com.

If you are coming on any of their events, please take photos and send them in. All photos will be exhibited at Irlam Festival on Monday 29th August.

Come along and pick out your favourite.

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Cadishead School Praised By OFSTED t. Mary’s CE Primary School on Buckingham Road, Cadishead was subject to a two-day inspection from OFSTED recently.

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The inspectors were truly impressed by the hard work of the children and staff and have said many wonderful things about the school.

Head Teacher Jo McGarry (pictured with pupils and the report) said, “The inspectors looked at five main areas during their two-day visit. I have selected one or two comments from each section to help you to gain a flavour of the overwhelmingly positive tone of the report that we at St Marys are very proud of.”

“Senior Leaders and governors ensure that St. Mary’s is a lively and vibrant school. The overwhelming majority of parents are pleased with all aspects of school. They say that staff are highly approachable and they are confident that their children are safe, happy and making good progress.”

“Pupils learn in bright, stimulating classrooms. Teachers and Teaching Assistants work exceptionally well together. Pupils are very proud of their school. They enjoy coming to school, finding out new things and learning alongside their friends.”

“Pupils are of the view that behaviour is almost always good and that bullying never happens. Pupils attainment at the end of both key stages was the best it has been for the last five years.

The care and excellent support that pupils with special educational needs or disabilities receive enables them to fully engage in their learning and make rapid progress in reading, writing and maths.”

“Staff are caring, well trained and work exceptionally well together to ensure that children’s time is memorable and productive. Children learn in in lively, purposeful and stimulating learning and playing areas.”

Jo added, “I am sure you will agree that this is a fantastic starting point for us as we begin our new journey together. I am excited to be leading the school towards excellence.”

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OUTDOOR FUN! MOJOS at the Acorn Centre have been busy revamping their outdoor play facilities. Enabling children to enjoy the fantastic weather of late. The ‘mud’ kitchen (pictured) has proved especially popular with youngsters and staff alike!

The MOJOS Pre School has a team of ten trained and dedicated staff to rely on. The team are constantly being assessed and adding to their skills including First Aid on a regular basis to keep them at the forefront of Pre School care. We have a great bunch of staff and fantastic young children in our care. We also have excellent support from our parents which promotes the smooth running at the Acorn Centre.”

OFSTED INSPECTION After their latest Ofsted Inspection MOJOS was judged as being ‘Outstanding’ in the contribution of the early year’s provision to the well-being of children. Skilled and knowledgeable staff support children’s learning effectively. Partnerships with parents, other early years providers and external professional are exceptionally strong. This means that children benefit from excellent continuity and are extremely well supported as they move on to school. Children thrive in this stimulating and exciting, good quality setting. Staff are skilful and experienced and fully understand the developmental needs of each and every child.

SUMMER CLUBS MOJOS are currently getting ready for their Summer Clubs during the School Holidays. The Clubs during the six week break always prove popular and have included thinks like horse riding (pictured) and crazy critters in the past.

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Charlotte Invited To Speak To MP’s At House Of Commons Students Out In Force To ‘Clean Up’ The Streets chool children from around the District put on their ‘high vis’ jackets and safety gloves grabbed a ‘picker’ and plastic bag and set about cleaning up the areas around their schools.

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When the Hamilton Davies Trust (HDT) asked if the local primary schools, and the High School, could help in the quest to make Irlam and Cadishead look more attractive by picking up the litter in and around their own schools, a couple of schools said they were already ‘picking’ and the rest of the schools were very enthusiastic to join forces.

Support has been provided by HDT and by Salford City Council and since then more than half of the nine schools in the area have already been picking litter in the local community on a regular basis.

Mandy Coleman from HDT said, “It’s great to see so many people now, of all ages, picking the litter and making Irlam and Cadishead look even more proud. Huge thanks and well done to all the school children and staff that have taken part in the litter picking, well done!”

Amongst those taking part were, Irlam and Cadishead College, St. Josephs the Worker RC Primary School (pictured), Irlam Primary School (pictured), Irlam Endowed School, St. Marys CE Primary School and Cadishead Primary School.

harlotte Egan a teaching assistant at Irlam and Cadishead College was honoured to be invited to the Houses of Parliament to speak to a party of MP’s.

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Charlotte said, “I was asked to go to the Houses of Parliament – Westminster where I spoke to over 25 MPs from across the country about how my career has progressed over the last 4 years, as I have done my Level 2 Assisted Teaching and Learning, then went onto my Level 3 Assisted Teaching and Learning NVQ. I was then promoted to a Cover Supervisor where I now teach pupils. They asked me to go as they are trying to promote the apprenticeship programme and they thought I would be a good candidate as I have progressed so far over the last 4 years.”

When speaking to the MPs they were really amazed how Charlotte had progressed and gave her constructive positive feedback. They were really taken by the Apprenticeship Programme.

Charlotte added, “I was overwhelmed from the positive feedback the MPs gave me about the Apprenticeship Programme and my progressions. The Apprenticeship Programme has had a massive impact on my career path and has changed my future. I completed my Level 2 Assisted Teaching and Learning then went on to do my Level 3 which I have nearly completed. The apprenticeship programme has now allowed me to be promoted to a cover supervisor. Without the Programme I wouldn’t have had this amazing opportunity to progress in my career path. I was particularly taken by the Salford MP Barbara Keely who is my own MP from Salford and the support she gave to myself and about my community was very encouraging.”

SUMMER FUN AT WOOLDEN MOSS It has certainly been a busy time down at Little Woolden Moss as families made the most of the good half term weather to experience the Mossland and the wildlife up close and personal.

Lydia McCool Chat Moss Community Engagement Officer told the Irlam and Cadishead Times, “So we took on Minecraft for our half term Wild families event on Little Woolden Moss. Families joined us for a wild take on their kid’s favourite game! We turned the nature reserve into four new worlds for the families to explore and collect tokens as they completed the Minecraft themed activities along the way. We had great feedback when we asked the families what their best thing about our event was, these included, Freedom for children to explore, Very welcoming and easily accessible, Whatever age you are there's a child in you, Discovering the beauty of the area and The kids enjoyed being outdoors.”

Lydia has also started running sessions with the Irlam scout groups giving the children access to a wild space they can play, nurture and grow with as they get older. We can't wait to see this partnership flourish.

The Chat Moss Project run by the Wildlife Trusts for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside have organised a number of events throughout the Summer Months. Join them for a selection of themed events with practical activities for the whole family to enjoy.

On the 28th July it’s the ANGRY BIRDS between 1pm and 3pm, on the 11th August it’s the BFG between 1pm and 3pm, on 18th August you can try SUPER HERO TRAINING between 1pm and 3pm and on the 25th August it’s THE GRUFFALO between 1pm and 3pm. Suggested donations to take part is £1 per child and children must be supervised at all times.

All the events take place at Little Woolden Moss Nature Reserve, Astley Road, Irlam M44 5LR to book a place ring 01204 663 754 or email lmccool@lancswt.org.uk or contact Elspeth Ingleby eingleby@lancswt.org.uk for details.

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College Students Show Their Art CSE Expressive Art students at Irlam and Cadishead College celebrated their hard work and talent with an end of year exhibition recently. All students from the class of 2016 had their Art work showcased to governors, staff, parents and peers in this evening event.

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Maeya Bhatti, head girl and art student, opened the exhibition following a few words from the Principle, Maria Nightingale, with the newly appointed and talented Art Ambassadors welcoming guests.

The Art Department are tremendously proud of the dedication and dexterity of the Art students. Performing Arts students also showcased their talents with a series of short vocal and drama productions. The standard of performance was fabulous, definitely stars of the future!

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A Local Company Connec ng with the Community

CSG Lanstar has occupied its Liverpool Road site for many years so it’s only natural that the company sees itself as an important part of the community in which it operates and wants to support it.

Warrington-based Woolston Rovers FC which provides training facilities for around 300 children and young people aged from five to 18.

Almost its entire workforce lives locally and the company is an award-winning employer, having been judged Best Employer in the 2014 Salford Business Awards.

And there is another link between the team and Lanstar. The squad’s coach is Dean Frampton who is one of the company’s technical sales executives.

But it doesn’t want its local influence to finish at the site gates, so seeks other ways of playing a wider role in the community other than the contribution it makes to the local economy.

“The team’s doing well and really looks the business in their CSGbadged kit” says Dean. www.csg.co.uk

One way the company can do this – and make a difference to community life - is by backing local good causes and projects by providing much-needed sponsorship funds.

For instance, Lanstar has recently sponsored the kitting out of a team of enthusiastic six-year-olds who make up the Woolston Rovers Raiders football squad. They are part of the

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ime Students Step Back In T At Quarry Bank Mill ear 5 and 6 students from Moorfield Primary School took part in a fun yet educational trip to Quarry Bank Mill as part of their ‘hands on’ learning about the Victorians in their school project work.

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The children experienced life as an apprentice in which they wrote on slates with chalk in the classroom, had to make their beds perfectly and even empty out chamber pots! One pupil had to be ‘punished’ because she was left-handed, she was made to stand with dumb bells against a wall (of course this was all done as a bit of role play fun!).

Deputy Head Teacher Mrs McCann said, “We experienced what life was like in the Mill for young children working long hours in cramped, noisy, horrible conditions. Our children soon realised how lucky they are today!

Towards the end of the trip, students had the chance play with some examples of Victorian toys - no computers and tablets back then! They were actually quite good at the games and enjoyed the simplicity of them. Overall, the children had a great time and learned lots, whilst having fun!

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t Moorfield, we are always looking at ways to develop our school. So, earlier in the year I made a bid to the National Lottery for money to help create a new allotment area and improve out outdoor provision on our fielded area at the back of school as often it is too boggy and wet to use.

Luckily, we were granted a generous £10,000 to use to create a new and exciting area that could be used by the whole school.

A project took place, consulting the children as to what they would like to have. Two of our fabulous TA’s - who run our gardening club - were also consulted so that they would be provided with a new allotment ready to grow our own vegetables etc.

It has been lovely to see the children getting stuck in weeding, planting and generally looking after the area themselves. It’s also nice to be able to spread out on sunny days and give the children the opportunity to have more space to play.

A big thank-you to the National Lottery for their grant and to the staff and children that have made it all possible. Here’s to enjoy our fabulous new resource in the summer!

Mrs McCann, Year 5/6 teacher/Deputy Head Teacher

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adishead Girls JFC played their second tournament of the summer at Runcorn Linnets football ground recently and entered two evenly matched teams.

C New Football Club With Polish Roots n all new Football Club ‘Majic Sport Football Club’ based in Cadishead has recently become a charity organisation after first being founded a year ago to encourage football for youngsters from both the Polish and British communities.

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The Football Academy has already attracted round 40 youngsters from various age groups who gathered at Cadishead Primary Schools sport field for a fun day and get together for all, recently.

Founder Maciej Herba said, “As a club we are proud that we have become a member of the Manchester FA League. There are several other Polish Academies in Greater Manchester, but we are the first to be recognised by the Manchester FA, so our children can play the games and tournaments in the English league.”

They have two established teams at under 6’s and under 10’s who will play from September in the Manchester FA League. How many more teams they can incorporate into the Club will depend on how many players sign up. With that in mind the Club are looking for any players who would like to get involved with Majic Sport.

The Club currently have two experienced coaches Maciej Herba and Jim Cusson, and are looking to take part in as many tournaments as possible to get the club noticed.

Chairman and Club Founder Maciej Herba, a Level 2 FA qualified coach said, “Since the moment that Majic Sport settled down at Cadishead Primary School pitch in Allotment Road, trainer Jim Cusson and myself have encouraged new players to join the new club. But it is not everything what the Majic Sport Football Club can offer. We do trainings at the Albion Academy for the youngest players and lots of different events like the recently called the International Children Fun Day (pictured).”

Maciej is in the middle of doing a course in Advanced Sports and Exercise Nutritional Advisor. The club wants to excel as coaches and provide the best knowledge how to get the maximum potential from the players.

The Clubs idea is to grab children from the street and show them different ways of spending their free time, then sitting all day on the computer. The club concept is to approach individually every player, because every child needs a different care and approach. Building the teamwork and collaboration between the players.

Majic Sport would like to invite boys and girls from all over Manchester to their training sessions. They believe if they can build the club together in the best interest for their children, they will have the chance to achieve more than just a great football Club.

Training sessions at Allotment Road are on Tuesday for the 7-12 age group between 6pm – 7.30pm. Saturday for Open age group, between 11 am –12.30pm For more information, go to the Clubs Facebook fan page, ‘Majic Sport Football for everyone’.

FISH AND CHIPS LUNCH EVENT The Probus Club of Irlam are holding their annual and popular charity Fish and Chips Lunch event!

Where and When? - Lady James Hall on Wednesday the 20th July.

The meeting begins at 9:45am for 10:00am.

Allan Whitfield Publicity Officer said, “The lunch will be preceded by a talk from Judy Popley on ‘My Life at Granada’ and followed by a Stand Up – Sit Down Bingo game! Ladies are invited. A charge of £5 per person will be made and all proceeds will go to the Spinal Injuries Association.”

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Girls Football Camp

Both teams had a great day and played some great football.

Their next tournament is at Urmston Meadowside, where all the under 12’s girls will be involved again, getting them ready for the upcoming season in the South Manchester Girls League.

The team are still looking for players for the under 12’s team, girls in current school year 6 and 7, going into year 7 and 8. For more information please contact Rebecca Foster on, 07463 747 404 and Lee Hilton on 07982 239 607.

During the half term school break many of the girls took part in a girl’s football camp (pictured) held at Rowson Drive home to Cadishead Sports JFC. To further enhance their skills and learn tips and advice from the fully qualified coaches.

Liam Goes On r Lionhearts Serbia Tou ixteen- year old Cadishead lad Liam Byrne has been selected to play for the RFL Northwest Lionhearts under 17’s Rugby League team on their week-long tour to Serbia and thanks to local generosity has raised the necessary funds to take part.

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Liam a former St. Marys CE Primary and Irlam and Cadishead College Student from Derby Close, is currently training as an electrician at the Manchester Skills Company. He has been playing Rugby League at Cadishead Rhino’s ARLFC since the age of eleven and is currently playing for the Rhinos ‘open age’ second team.

He said, “The tour with the Lionhearts included matches against Serbia, Russia and the Czeck Republic representative teams. I am absolutely ‘buzzing’ at being selected.”

Thanks to sponsorship donations from The Manchester and District RFL, Cadishead Rhinos ARLFC, IWJS and the Irlam and Cadishead Times, Liam has now reached his fundraising target.

He is pictured with Rhinos Paul Elliott before the tour.

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Tennis That Andy Murray Would Have Been Proud Of! fter RolandGarras and in preparation for this year’s Wimbledon, the primary schools of Irlam and Cadishead had their own afternoon of grand slam tennis action.

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Hosted at Irlam Pool again, Fit City Irlam have always been a fantastic support for the Irlam schools ensuring we have first class facilities for our competitions, the children played non-stop tennis from 12pm – 4pm.

Six of our local primary schools each entered two or three teams for an afternoon of tennis all competing for the right to represent the cluster in the Salford finals on 16th June again at Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre.

The Irlam and Cadishead cluster have been holding tennis competitions for four years. The first one had 2 schools there and only 6 teams and each year it has got bigger and better with the quality of tennis getting higher and higher. Some games even had rallies that Murray and Djokovich would have been proud of!

The two top classed teams at the end of the tournament would go through to Salford finals. Two teams went through the competition without being beaten which meant we had to look at the results of their head to head encounter. In these games it was a draw but St Teresa’s had a one-point advantage over Irlam Endowed Primary School. Both of these teams went through to the Salford Finals.

In order to get more teams and more people playing tennis they had four different leagues. St Teresa’s won one league, Irlam Endowed won one league and Irlam Primary won another league.

RHINOS WALK TO RAISE FUNDS As part of their bid to raise £10,000 Cadishead Rhinos will be taking part, in a joint venture with the Chat Moss project and other local community groups to take part in a “Walking festival.”

With the club looking to raise vital funds as part of their deal for the new clubhouse, this would be a perfect opportunity to do just that. So the Cadishead Rhinos, including all teams, will be taking part in a sponsored walk, starting at the Chat Moss project, and finishing at Lords Street Rec, so teams should they want to can take part in a light training session.

This will take place on a great day, Challenge Cup Final day. The plan is to start the walk at 11am, arrive at the Rec between 12-12:30pm for the teams to take part in some rugby related training and games.

Then afterwards everyone can either go get changed or go straight to the Coach and Horses for the whole club to watch the Challenge Cup Final which kicks off at 3.15pm.

The walk itself is a great opportunity for the junior players to get involved as one big club, as well as just their individual teams, and perhaps get sponsored for taking part. Its 5km, so 20p per km, would only be £1, but every little helps, and they will also do a bucket collection along the way and really show the community what the Cadishead Rhinos Club is all about!

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ight Pool League Presentation N ool players and their friends and families descended on Irlam Catholic Club to mark the end of another successful Winter season and there was plenty of smiles for teams from Cadishead and Irlam.

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Not only was everyone in attendance treated to a masterclass in comedy by the increasingly popular 'Max Pressure', but for the first time in recent years, all three divisions were topped by local teams, bucking the trend of dominance from teams in Eccles and surrounding areas.

The top prize went to the Catholic Club 'B' (pictured), who won the First Division at a canter ahead of rivals Lyndale and Jolly Carter.

In the Second Division, The Plough (pictured) in Cadishead pipped The Bird in Hand to top spot to seal a second promotion in their three seasons and build on their Summer League title last time out.

There was also success for the Plough's captain Sam Rogers (pictured), who came through a tough draw to seal his first Individual Knockout title, beating the Bridgewater's Jon Hodson 3-1 in the final.

In the Third Division, The Ship 'B' team (pictured) beat a team from their own pub on the final day of the season to snatch a thrilling division win, and rode that confidence to complete a brilliant double by beating the Tiger Moth 4-3 to win the Team Shield Trophy to round off a brilliant night for teams in our area.

The Chairman of the APPL League, Steve Brookes alongside the rest of the committee, Roy Clapham, Jon Green and Sam Rogers, would like to thank everyone involved with the teams for their continued support in ending a brilliant season with another fantastic night at the Catholic, whose staff supported the evening brilliantly.

CADISHEAD SPORTS JFC UNDER 11’s CONTINUE TO GROW! Following a successful season for the high ability Sports team managed by Tony Webb, they are looking to add another team to this group for next season (U12’s – Year 7).

The new team will be coached and Managed by Tony Webb and Mike Chambers and will form part of the Sports team group.

The numbers are growing fast and the managers would like to invite further players to join them at training to add to the squads. Players looking for a step up in ability level are encouraged to contact us.

Training is on Mondays at Rowson Drive, 6pm to 7:30pm. Simply turn up to one of the sessions or contact Tony by telephone on 07879 868 939 or via email at tony.webb@carillionplc.com or Mike telephone 07766 232 735 for further details.

To find out more about the fantastic facilities at Cadishead Sports Junior Football Club visit their website at www.cadisheadsportsjfc.co.uk

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Pro Contract For Cadishead Rugby Lad

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alented Cadishead Rugby League player, Billy Brickhill, has signed a professional player contract with North Wales Crusaders.

Billy started playing rugby at the of 15 for local side Cadishead Rhinos Under 16’s whilst still playing football for Cadishead Sports JFC, he then moved up to the 18’s team and open age with Cadishead Rhinos based at Lords Street.

It was while playing for the 18’s that he was selected to play for and represent Lancashire U19’s, a ‘first’ for a Cadishead Rhinos player to have done this. Whilst still playing for the u18’s he also went to play for Chester Gladiators completing a treble of trophies in the Northwest Men’s League and an award from the club as Managers Player of the Season.

At the end of a successful season he was selected by Salford Red Devils Under 19’s Academy for a trial where he was to spend six months, gaining valuable experience. Putting this experience to good use Billy had impressed Championship League One side North Wales Crusaders coach Anthony Murray, he then played in a series of trial matches where the coach said he stood out by a country mile and has now gone on to sign his first professional contract after being invited to do the signing at the game against York City Knights.

Billy a former Irlam and Cadishead College Student, made his away debut at Cardiff Arms Park in a 30-16 win over South Wales Scorpions and on his home debut at Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground going over the try-line to score his first professional try.

He said, “I would like to thank The Salford Foundation Trust for help with some vital kit and equipment and everyone who has supported me and wished me well as they’ve seen me training up and down the roads of Irlam and Cadishead, Thank You.” Billy is the first player from Cadishead Rhinos to come through the youth set up and become a professional player which is great for him and the community showing the way forward for other players with aspirations of going on to do well in the game. I’m sure this is not the last we have heard from Billy.

Promotion For Captain Frank At The Age Of 80 or 65 years Irlam man Frank Swindells has been ‘chucking the arrows’ and hitting the doubles and trebles playing darts for various pubs and clubs.

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But for the past 40 years he has been hitting the bullseye on a regular basis for the Tiger Moth Darts Team, Frank recently celebrating his 80th Birthday and still playing as well as ever.

In fact, Frank has been captain of the Tiger Moth Darts team for around 20 years and has just led them to the Irlam and Cadishead Darts League, Second Division Championships and promotion to the First Division.

Frank now retired from Morillion Road, Irlam, has previously worked at Matthews Butchers, Salford Docks, and both the Coop Wines and Spirits and Soap works in Irlam. He told the Irlam and Cadishead Times, “We have a great set of lads at the Tiger Moth who have played together for the past eight year or so. We always have a laugh and play some pretty good darts too.”

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al John Castle Trophy Fin inners of the first ever final of the John Castle Trophy were the Labour Club who narrowly beat the Tiger Moth 4-3 in a thrilling darts final at Irlam Steel Club on the Manchester or log-end board.

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The trophy is in honour of Cadishead man John Castle who has been playing darts in the Irlam and Cadishead Darts league for the past 40 years the last 26 as League Secretary. The captains and players of all the darts teams thought it would be a fitting tribute to play for a new trophy on the log-end as a tribute and thank you to John Castle and his continued service to the local darts league.

John a former Cadishead Juniors and Alfred Turner pupil is also chairman of the Manchester Log End Federation he told the Irlam and Cadishead Times, “I am deeply honoured to have a trophy named after me. We have a great set of darts players locally who play week in week out for their pubs and clubs and long may it continue.”

The John Castle Trophy, sponsored by the Irlam and Cadishead Times, is played between the Division one and Division two champions of the Irlam and Cadishead Darts League.

Labour Club won the first division winning 12 of their 15 matches. Tiger Moth won the second division winning 13 of their 15 matches to gain promotion and play in the John Castle Trophy Final.

The Labour Club as First Division Champions (pictured) will now go on to represent the Irlam and Cadishead League in the Champion of Champions competition in July. John Castle is pictured with Tiger Moth captain Frank Swindells and Labour Club captain Pete Mellor.

Players Are Stars y At Family Football Da t might have rained on and off all day, but that didn’t stop football mad players of all ages taking part in The Black Swan Family Football Day at Hollins Green.

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The fun day five a side tournament, organised to coincide with the European Championships in France was full of silky skills, powerful shots and great saves from the keepers keeping the watching public on the edge of their picnic tables!

With no England, Wales, Italy, Spain or Portugal on show it was left to the team from the likes of ‘Aston Vanilla’, ‘No Idea’, ‘Club Tropicana’ and the ‘Micky Mouse Club’ amongst others to battle it out for the honour of lifting the trophy and becoming The Black Swan Champions.

Stuart Wraith from the Black Swan and appointed referee for the tournament said, “We had a good day despite the weather, some fantastic talent on show and everyone had a good laugh!

A big thank you to everyone who turned up and took part in the tournament despite the weather, well done lads.”

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New Base For Cadishead Rhinos adishead Rhinos ARLFC use the changing rooms and play matches and train on the two pitches next to the former Fit City on Lords Street, Cadishead, which closed to the public in 2012.

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But the building is in very poor condition with structural problems and does not have enough changing, shower and toilet space to meet league requirements and the current and future needs of the club.

Now thanks to Match Funding from the Hamilton Davies Trust (HDT) and a £150,000 funding boost from Sport England, a fitfor-purpose modern facility can be built to keep the club thriving for future generations.

Paul Elliott Club Secretary of Cadishead Rhinos (pictured with representatives from the Hamilton Davies Trust at the Cadishead Recreation Centre) said, “This funding is a dream come true for the club and will give us and the local community in general a massive boost! I would like to publicly thank everyone involved in the partnership and look forward to seeing the new building in its full glory!”

Councillor David Lancaster, Lead Member for Environment and Community Safety at Salford City Council, said, “This funding announcement is fantastic news for the club and the community.

The new facilities and flexible changing rooms will also make it possible to establish female only teams and get more young people interested in local rugby league. Nearly 12,000 people used the facility in the past 12 months and we expect nearly 42,000 people to visit in the next three years now the future is secure.”

The success of the Sport England application in what was a highly competitive funding scheme is the result of a strong and committed partnership between the council and Salford Community Leisure, Urban Vision, Hamilton Davies Trust who have pledged up to £250,000 in match funding to the project, the Rugby Football League Facilities Trust and Cadishead Rhinos, who worked closely together to develop the masterplan for the building and secure the funding that will enable the new purpose-built facility to become a new reality.

Neil McArthur from HDT said, “this is great news for Irlam and Cadishead and all who love to play rugby. It’s a pleasure to support the project and we are passionate about making sure the building is as fit for purpose and as attractive as it can be”.

Paul Elliott added, “The total cost of the project is £567,000 of which Cadishead Rhinos have pledged we will contribute £10,000 from fundraising so we need to start working on this. I am looking for volunteers to set up a fundraising team so if you are interested in joining this please let me know.”

ANGLING NOTES

By Swingtip I’ve fished the enigmatic Old River twice over the last few weeks.

The first time, not expecting very much, I caught my biggest ever Tench.

In the landing net it looked about six pounds, a veritable monster, when I actually weighted it the scales showed four pounds fifteen ounces, just one ounce short of the magical five pounds. My previous best was four pounds four ounces, caught many years ago, also from the Old River.

I hooked and lost and even bigger fish, I had it over the landing net twice and still managed to lose it in a clump of lily pads. I also caught a decent Perch and a couple of small roach during the session, marvellous!

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fter five games Irlam Cricket Club (CC) were lying second in the league but with key players missing the next four matches would be a challenge, writes Glynn Thomas.

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Irlam Slump After Good Start

On the 22nd May Irlam played the Oldham side Moorside CC in the Lancashire Cup and Moorside on winning the toss decided to bat first. Irlam’s opening bowlers Scott Lowery and Adam Harris soon got into their stride Lowery taking the first wicket with the score on 18 and after 10 overs had managed to keep Moorside to 20.

Ryan Lowery and Ris Ulhaq took over and also kept a tight grip on the game but then Moorside’s overseas player Geoff Hodnett came to the crease and he was backed up by Mashiane and at the end of the 40 overs they had taken the score to168-5.

Irlam’s wicket takers were Scott Lowery 1-33 and Stu Hilton 3-51 but Harris, Ulhaq and Ryan Lowery all bowled economical spells. In reply Irlam soon lost Danny Thomas but while Justin Thomas was there battling away some partnerships were required but other than Thomas 26 only Harris with 13 reached double figures as the innings subsided to 83 all out.

On Saturday Irlam returned to the League program with a visit to Swinton Moorside, again the bowlers did their Job dismissing the Swinton side for 145. Adam Harris taking 3-43 Ulhaq 2-53 Ryan Lowery 2-35 and Asa Mohammed 2-8 Again the batting proved too frail after losing an early Wicket Justin Thomas 28 and Ryan Lowery 40 battled away to put Irlam in the driving seat but the batting fell away again to be bowled out for 120.

The following Saturday Irlam entertained Astley and Tyldsley and still missing Scott Lowery on wedding duty, Irlam tried Mohamed to open the bowling with Harris but a slack fielding display allowed the visitors to amass 184. The wicket taking bowlers were Ris Ulhaq 2-46 Scott Payne 2-46 (pictured) and Danny Thomas forsaking the wicket keeping gloves to take 2-16.

In response Thomas and Mohamed opened cautiously and with the score on 43 Thomas was run out for 17 when Mohamed drove the ball straight back at the bowler who deflected the ball onto the stumps. Payne 11 and Harris 36 shared stands with Mohamed but of the later batsmen only Ulhaq with 10 looked able to stay with Mohamed who ended with 54 not out in the Irlam total of 146.

Irlam have now slipped to 8th place in the league and the trip to play Glossop looked a must win game. Irlam had a sound start but with the loss of both openers Ryan Lowery and Adam Harris had some work to do get the competitive total that Irlam required Lowery with 32 and Harris with 59 followed by Ris Ulhaq with 21 took the total to 167-5 with 8 overs left when the rains came to wash out all chance of a result.

This was a much improved batting display and Next week they have another tough match against Clifton at home but if they can carry on last week’s batting display, officials hope for a positive result.

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fished slightly heavier three pounds breaking strain line as opposed to two point two, this gave me more chance of landing a bigger fish.

As on my previous encounter, I fished a single white maggot on a tiny size twenty mustard hook. I expected to catch a fish, hopefully another big Tench, net result absolutely nothing! Now you can see why I call the river enigmatic it’s certainly a mystery to me.

Thousands of fish are shoaling in the shallow end, the opposite end to the Boathouse, shoals of big bream, tench and myriads of small roach. I’ll try one of the new pegs in the shallow end next time I go.

The weather was glorious for the three-day Irlam Live concert in the park, thousands enjoyed the live music, certainly the drinks and ice cream stalls did a roaring trade.

Unfortunately, one of the ice cream men was found ‘dead’ next to his stall, he was covered in crushed nuts, strawberry syrup and hundreds and thousands, the police reckon he ‘topped’ himself!

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