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Welcome 2018: Year of the Dog Happy New Year! This issue we celebrate the start of another year plus Chinese New Year on Friday 16th February. This year, it’s the Chinese year of the Dog and according to the horoscopes it’s going to be an excellent year full of action and achievements. I hope the predictions come true for us all!

If you were born in the year of the Dog you are thought to be independent, sincere, loyal and decisive - not afraid of difficulties in daily life. Your strengths: loyal, responsible, courageous, clever, lively. Your weaknesses: sensitive, conservative, stubborn, emotional.

You are a “Dog” if you were born in 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 or 2018.

Our special features this issue include advice from local health professionals to set you on the path to a healthier you in 2018. Plus a brand new Restaurant feature where each issue we will showcase one of the many fantastic places to eat in Salford.

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Salford Fostering A new vocation for 2018

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Salford Loaves & Fishes 10 years helping the local homeless

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Restaurants in Salford Featuring Grill in the Park in Worsley, with a chance to win a meal for two!

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New You, Healthier You Get a good start to the year with advice from local health experts

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Pigs Might Fly The amazing aqueducts of Barton

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Happy New Plotting Year Allotment news and planting advice

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What’s On Your guide to local activities & events

We hope you continue to enjoy reading Live it Local in 2018!

Susie Editor On Our Doorstep is published by Zig Zag Ventures, an independent publisher. You can contact us by:Telephone: 0161 790 2504 Email: sales@onourdoorstep.co.uk Website: www.onourdoorstep.co.uk Advertising in association with Angel Media Telephone: 07890 268167 Email: info@onourdoorstep.co.uk The contents of this magazine may not be reprinted or reproduced without the express permission of the Publisher.

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Community News

From Filing to Fostering ... A TOP MOVE Former office worker Michelle has swapped her daily commute for the school run and juggling meetings for children’s parties and outings.

After 40 years in administration she’s changed careers to become a full time foster carer and says it’s the best decision she ever made.

“I had a break and then started looking around for something else to do. I wanted a new challenge” said Michelle who lives in Worsley.

“I’d never done fostering before but I started with short term fostering as part of a team so

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that helped me learn a lot at my own pace and suited me very well. I wish I’d had the support and training you get as a foster carer when I became a mum!

“Now I’m caring for a nine year old and it’s great. I’ve also made friends with other foster carers and that really helps as you get ideas from each other on how to handle different situations you’ve never come across before.

It’s the best thing I’ve ever done.”

Salford City Council provides full training, financial and other support.

Anyone with space in their home, who enjoys being with children and young people can be considered. Call 0161 799 1268 or email family.recruitment@salford.gov.uk

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Bridgewater School

Drywood Hall, Worsley Road, Worsley, Manchester, M28 2WQ Registered Charity No. 1105547

An independent co-ed school located in Worsley for 3-18 year olds

Scholarships available Academic • Music Performing Arts • Sport

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Community News

10 Years working with Salford’s Homeless Salford Loaves & Fishes has been providing an essential Drop in Centre service in Salford for the last ten years. We are a charity working with homeless and vulnerable people in the Salford area. The Drop in Centre which has recently moved to our new home on Paddington Close is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, from 8.00am to 2.00pm and provides the following services: Nutritious lunch and essential clothing Support for rehousing Access to GP and dental services Welfare & benefit advice, employment support Housing advice Referrals to health and social care, mental health services Access to legal services & Immigration support Pastoral care

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In addition to above there are various activities from bingo and arts and crafts to literacy support.

The Centre is a safe place for clients to relax, eat and make new friends. The core values of the Charity are ‘Embracing People, Meeting Needs, Empowering Individuals and Offering Hope.’

The organisation is overseen by a Board of Trustees (Chair, Jane Murphy) who are responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the Charity. The Drop in Centre is run by eight staff supported by a committed group of around 20 volunteers. We apply an unconditionally positive, accepting and non-judgmental approach and strive to support clients in reaching their full potential.

If you would like to support the work of Salford Loaves and Fishes please visit our website at www.salfordloavesandfishes.org.uk

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Local Business Feature

Widdows Pilling & Co A FRIENDLY & APPROACHABLE TEAM ASSISTING LOCAL CLIENTS THROUGH DIFFICULT TIMES

When you lose a loved one, it can can be be difficult difficult to deal with the legalities that follow.

Widdows Pilling & Co. assist hundreds of clients with the administration of estates following the death of a loved one.

We help sort through assets, prepare the probate papers and make the application to the Probate Registry to obtain the Grant to enable the Executor or Administrator to realise the assets of an estate and distribute the estate in accordance with the will or rules of intestacy (where someone dies without making a will).

We understand that this is a difficult time and we offer a sensitive and professional service to deal with an estate following death in the most efficient manner possible.

If the circumstances are appropriate, home visits can be arranged.

We work, where appropriate, with carefully selected professionals including Accountants, Independent Financial Advisors, Pension Specialists and Stockbrokers to ensure you receive the best advice possible.

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RESTAURANTS IN SALFORD

GRILL IN THE PARK Worsley Park

Marriott Hotel & Country Club

“Exceptional customer service, great food and the setting is beautiful.” (Opentable review)

Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club’s new restaurant concept, Grill in the Park, has brought a contemporary, fresh, new dining experience to the leafy and relaxed setting of this flagship Marriott property in Worsley.

Now open to the public for evening dining, the new Grill in the Park concept has created a completely new dining experience with both the dining area having a complete makeover and an investment in a speciality grill for the kitchen. The new grill theme transports diners to a contemporary, yet comfortable and inviting space, with food that equally pleases the taste buds as well as warms the soul.

With an enviable selection of steak, including guest cuts chosen by chef, along with lamb, chicken, fish, shellfish and vegetarian options.

Our meats are cooked on the new Montague Grill designed to Grill steaks to perfection.

The grill menu has a breadth of choice for diners, all supported by a delicious range of pastas, salads and sides.

A casual dress code and welcoming and attentive service, creates a relaxed atmosphere, with food that uses quality ingredients turned into mouth-watering dishes for both visiting and regular guests to enjoy.

Grill in the Park sits within Worsley Park’s stunning facilities which are regarded as some of the best in the region with 158 bedrooms including five suites, nine meeting and function rooms, three restaurants and bars, championship golf course and spa. The hotel and golf facilities are nestled amongst an idyllic leafy setting, just seconds away from direct transport links into Manchester and the surrounding area. For more information on Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club, visit www.marriott.co.uk

COMPETITION Win a dinner for two people including a bottle of house wine at Grill in the Park To enter just email your Name, Address, Phone Number to competitions@onourdoorstep.co.uk (subject “Grill in the Park”) Closing date Friday 9th February, 2018 Worsley Park, Walkden Road, Worsley M28 2QT • Tel: 0161 975 2000 Book online at www.opentable.co.uk/r/grill-in-the-park-manchester VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

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Revolutionising Eye-Wear into a Fast Moving Fashion Accessory Specscart is a Manchester-born eye-wear startup.

It is backed by the Manchester Enterprise Centre, and recently opened its first retail store in Walkden Town Centre by winning The Albert Gubay Award 2017.

Specscart embarked with an idea to change the eye-wear industry in the UK. The market here has made it difficult to replace glasses and to own multiple pairs. It costs an average £150 to buy a decent pair of eyeglasses on the high-street; and £250 if we talk about Varifocals. This over-expensive nature has made our most intimate accessory into a mere instrument of sight correction. At this price, why would someone keep 10 pairs? Or why would a non-prescribed consumer buy a stylish pair of specs for digital protection or fashion?

Or, probably that’s the reason we still use tapes and glue to fix the old broken pairs.

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Specscart believes that a mandatory change is now needed in the market. That's the main purpose for Specscart’s existence. It wants to change eye-wear from being just an instrument of sight correction to a fast moving fashionable accessory.

The startup offers highest quality glasses from £24.99 (including anti-reflective lenses) from a wide range of 400+ designs in-store & online at specscart.co.uk. This is so you actually make more room for glasses in your wardrobe.

P.S. At Specscart your glasses are custom-made with the lenses in the UK. Visit today: Specscart, Unit 79, Walkden Town Centre, Manchester.

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Creating Memories at AJ Bell Stadium The AJ Bell Stadium is the home for sport, events and celebrations in the city of Salford.

Home to Rugby Super League’s Salford City Reds, as well as Aviva Premiership’s Sale Sharks, the 12,000-capacity stadium is the perfect location to host an array of special occasions including birthdays, engagements and anniversaries.

With unrivalled space and service, the venue boasts a series of stunning suites and executive boxes featuring spectacular pitch views that can host events ranging from 10-1,000 guests.

The bright and contemporary décor allows the event spaces to act as blank canvas for an array of event theming options. For those looking for a more relaxed setting, the

stadium’s marquee can also hold events for up to 100 guests and is ideal for a summer party.

The stadium’s dedicated event coordinators will work with you at each step of the way, creating bespoke packages with innovative catering options tailored to your requirements and budgets.

Located adjacent to the world-famous Trafford Centre and within easy reach of Manchester city centre, the stadium is easily accessible by all transport.

To book or make an enquiry please contact AJ Bell Stadium’s events office on 0161 786 1580 or email: ajbellstadiumevents@elior.co.uk.

For more information, please visit www.ajbellstadium.co.uk.

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Community News

Make a difference...

Join the Manchester Midnight Walk 2018 Join St Ann’s Hospice for their annual Manchester Midnight Walk and make a real difference to a local charity.

Everyone over the age of 11 is welcome to take part, so why not get a group together and make it a night out with a difference?

This 10km sponsored midnight walk around the city is a really fun way to support St Ann’s. The walk begins and ends at Manchester Cathedral, with a great build up including performers, stalls and a Zumba warm-up. The evening starts from 9.00pm and fancy dress is welcomed, although every walker will receive a yellow t-shirt which can be decorated.

The Walker Family will be there, walking in memory of their Dad, Mike. Mike became a patient in 2016, and the family did the walk for the first time last year. They said “We did it with lots of our family and friends and it was good fun, and we’ll be there again this year. We will always be involved somehow with St Ann’s, raising money or volunteering our time. It’s our way of saying thank you for looking after our Dad.”

The walk also includes a Memory Garden, where messages to loved ones can be left and all those who finish the walk will get a medal to celebrate their achievement.

To register for the event please visit our website www.mmwalk.org.uk or call 0161 498 3631.

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New Year Healthier You

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PILATES: Health Benefits 10 Reasons why you should try it Described as an art of controlled movements, pilates offers a number of both physical and mental benefits when practiced regularly as an exercise routine.

1. Focuses on Core Strength. Promoting strength and balanced muscle development as well as flexibility and increased range of motion for the joints.

6. Improves Posture. Good posture is a reflection of good alignment supported by a strong core. It is a position from which one can move freely.

2. Adaptable to many Fitness Levels and Needs.

The foundations of Pilates movement apply to all.

Building from core strength, focusing on proper alignment, and a body/mind integrative approach.

7. Increases Energy. It gets the breath and circulation moving, stimulates the spine and muscles giving you a feel-good factor.

3. Creates Strength without Bulk. It doesn’t build muscles, but develops toned muscles that work perfectly within the context of the body as a whole.

4. Increases Flexibility. Working towards a safe increase in length and stretch of the muscles and range of motion within the joints.

5. Focuses on Core Strength. The core muscles of the body are the deep muscles of the back, abdomen, and pelvic floor.

8. Promotes Weight Loss & Leaner Appearance.

Pilates improves muscle tone, balances musculature, creating long, strong muscles and a leaner look.

9. Increases Body Awareness. Pilates is about ‘the complete coordination of body, mind and spirit’. Each movement practiced with ‘total attention’.

10. Professionally run local classes. Worsley Physio Clinic offer a range of Pilates Classes and One to One sessions. Classes, supervised by a Chartered Physiotherapist, will offer attention tailored to your needs.

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Tai Chi for Beginners START SOMETHING NEW IN 2018 join TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS CLASS commencing 9th January at Oasis Academy, Salford Discover the benefits of Tai Chi - an ancient Chinese method of self-development, combining self-discipline, graceful movement and effortless power.

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4) Build up Slowly...start with shorter sessions and lower intensity workouts. Build your fitness slowly, build your confidence and avoid injuries.

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New Year Healthier You

FITNESS IN 2018

A Positive Mindset!

A Positive Mindset is simple but important, as it can be the difference between you having a productive day or can make your day more challenging through its absence. Whether this is by being disorganised, possibly a negative selfimage of yourself or by simply being a ‘glass half empty’ kind of person.

The same goes for your week, month and even your year, if you start the year with a healthy and positive mindset then I can guarantee that it will be more enjoyable and successful. To start you will need to look at the bigger picture and not just want to train and eat well to “drop a few pounds” and then give-up, but to make an

investment in your life for the better. We are what we repeatedly do, and a positive approach is achieved in steps. Swapping a lie-in for a morning walk, skipping that hangover for a Sunday morning run and swapping your Friday night Chinese for a healthy and nutritious meal.

These first few weeks will be crucial for your growth and I believe you will find that once your approach changes, your circumstances will also change and you will be on the path to a better, healthier you.

MAKE 2018 YOUR YEAR!!!

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“Pigs Might Fly” The amazing aqueducts of Barton –Part 1 When, in 1759, the Duke of Bridgewater commissioned his engineer, James Brindley, to build the canal that would bear the Duke’s titular name, he specified that its route be from his coal mines at Worsley to a market for the fuel in Salford. It was to be a “contour” canal that followed the same land elevation throughout its course and therefore required no locks. To achieve this it would proceed from Worsley to Barton and then follow close to the north bank course of the River Irwell up to Salford. Work was started, but then abruptly stopped by a change of mind which has never been explained. It was decided instead to cross the Irwell at Barton and continue along the south bank - to Manchester. A possible answer to this change is that there is a slope on the sandstone bedrock on the north bank which would have required a deep cutting, no doubt at great cost. The change of route meant that Brindley had to come up with a bridge over the Irwell – not any old bridge, but one that had to carry water and boats – an aqueduct.

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would not obstruct existing navigation on the River. Now Brindley, although a talented practical engineer, had no formal schooling, and therefore no written designs, but he was nothing if not resourceful. To demonstrate the arches of the aqueduct he used a large round of Cheshire cheese, cut in half and inverted and with a plank on top to represent the canal waterway. To illustrate how it would retain water he produced a lump of clay and worked it into “puddle” to show its retentive property.

The plans were approved.

CONSTRUCTION Aqueducts were nothing new; the Romans had built them to provide drinking water to cities over 1700 years before. But a navigable aqueduct was something completely new to Britain and Brindley’s at Barton has since been hailed as one of the “seven wonders of the canal age”. Completed in 1761 it was a massive project by any measure. It was 200 yards long by 12 yards wide and it had three arches, the central one having a span of 63 feet. The canal which it supported was at a height of 39 feet above the Irwell. It was so ambitious that it was celebrated as a major wonder of the day and many said it would never survive.

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Local History

James Brindley (1716-72), Canal Engineer

Barton Old Aqueduct and Bridge, Albert Harris 1894, Manchester Art Gallery

So sceptical were many that it is said it gave birth to the popular saying: “...and pigs might fly”. The full expression of the saying is “And pigs might fly, when waters meet in Market Street. But those who doubted were proven very wrong. The canal marched on to Castlefield, in Manchester and terminated close to Market Street. Little did the public know however, how close to calamity the project came. On the day that water was first allowed to enter the aqueduct and fill the channel, one of the arches began to buckle under the weight. Brindley, it is said, succumbed to stress and locked himself away in a room at a Stretford hotel. However, John Gilbert, the Duke’s Agent, was equal to the crisis. He managed to heal the breach and had newly-puddled clay and mortar installed and given time to settle.

It was a question of less weight on the haunches of the piers and redistribution to the crown. The basic design was sound and was to last for nearly 140 years.

took off. The Duke’s wealth greatly multiplied and his fame as the “Canal Duke” was assured.

The Canal and its aqueduct became rightly famous and the latter was a “must” on the tourist circuit where the novelty of seeing boats travelling in the air on the canal, over other boats sailing the river, was celebrated by writers of the day.

Sadly however this great construction was not to last until the present day. It was to be superceded by something even more marvellous... but that is another story. But a memory lingers still. Should you walk to Barton road bridge today from the Eccles side - look to the left. Across a small and pretty “Pocket Park” you can see the original earth and masonry ramp which still carries the Bridgewater Canal, that Brindley built. Well worth inspection.

Written by John Kirwin

INFLUENCE OF THE CANAL The canal and its aqueduct were opened on 17th July 1761, just 15 months after the Act of Parliament was passed that permitted its construction. With all our present day legislation procedures and construction capabilities it is doubtful that the same could be achieved today in less than THREE TIMES AS MUCH !

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Happy New Plotting Year!

Plotting on the Macmillan Plot...

Around the City...

This is usually the coldest time of year so listen to the weather men and be ready for sudden cold snaps. We use bubble wrap saved from Christmas wrapping around our Olive and Bay trees, they live in pots so can get fatally frozen roots, then we stand the pots on bricks to keep them above ground level.

The Salford allotment Federation continue to work with the council in identifying sites for new plots, progressing those already in the pipeline and improving existing ones.

Once the frost threat is over, we will lay the bubble wrap on the vegetable beds to help warm the soil before we start planting outside.

If you don’t have any sheets of plastic you can lay newspapers weighted down with bricks; this will help keep the ground a little warmer.

Have you washed last years plant pots? if not, why not do it now and be ready for setting your seeds off in fresh compost and clean pots? Watch out for hidden slugs and snails and get rid of them - they will soon get active when the weather gets warmer and can decimate your seedlings if you miss them!

Did you remember to get your tomato, chilli and sweet pepper seeds into compost? We put ours in just after new year along with the aubergine. We haven’t rushed them, just let them settle in and be ready to water them into action when March arrives.

We put some nasturtium seeds into compost in a gently heated greenhouse to see if this gives them a head start in spring, I’ll report back about what happens in Summer!

Lastly, we’ve kindly been donated some seating by an ex-plotholder. With a bit of TLC and a splash of paint, they will be ready for spring!

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BLACKLEACH: The plots here are in a very poor state and a firm course of action is needed. The SAF Chairman met the Council Allotment Officer and they agreed that the Council will send more notice letters to plotholders in the hope of rectifying this.

SWINTON: The long awaited planning application for the old Swinton Sewage works has now been submitted by Bellway and local residents are very concerned that the site will generate more traffic and congestion problems. The Federation had been hoping to see some allocation of land for allotments on the greenspace but, it appears Bellway don't feel able to accede to this request.

POORLOTS, IRLAM: There has been some very bad news about delays in the Planning Inspectors decision making process. It now seems that there will be no decision available until June 2018 and this will mean no new plots being made available until after the main growing season.

RECYCLING INITIATIVE: Don (SAF Chairman) is very keen to reduce the use of potable water on allotments everywhere so has asked the Council for as many damaged refuse bins as possible to be used a water butts. So far he has been given 25, and can obtain the taps to convert them at a low cost, so the Macmillan plot now has 8 butts and no need for mains water.

If you are interested in a plot, please contact the SAF secretary carolyn.collins@me.com.

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What’s On JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2018 Community Events NEW BEGINNINGS COFFEE MORNING Winton Library Have a cuppa and a chat whilst making new friends. We’d love you to join us at a regular coffee morning.

Mondays (except Bank Holidays) 10.30am - 12.00pm FREE Christine Barker: nbcoffeemorningproject@gmail.com TEA DANCE The Height Methodist Church Hall Join us for a weekly tea dance in the church hall. Refreshments in the concourse cafe. Contact Hilda for mor details. All welcome.

Mondays 1.30pm Hilda Wall: 0161 288 1996 KING STREET CRAFT CLUB Height Methodist Church The ladies of the craft club gather to learn new skills and crafts. Tracy Leech and Angela Barron encourage the ladies to learn various crafts, old and new, knitting and card making.

The ladies are of a varied age group and varied capabilities and encourage each other in all activities. A friendly group, new members welcome.

Wednesdays 1.45 - 3.30pm £3.70 per session Tracy Leech: 07818 688021 email: tracy_tracys@yahoo.co.uk CLAREMONT KURLING CLUB The Height Methodist Church Try something different, meet new people and stay active. Great fin for all ages. Ideal as light exercise for people over 50.

Fridays 1.00 - 3.00pm £2.00pp Dave: 07790 419555

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MEN'S SATURDAY MORNING BREAKFAST Jolly Carter Pub, Worsley Road, Winton Three times a year men from local churches get together to enjoy a full English Breakfast and listen to an interesting speaker. At this breakfast the guest speaker will be Rev’d Gareth Thomas, Pendlebury & Hope church.

Sat 20th January 8.45am £6.00 breakfast must be pre-booked Tony: 0161 790 3373 CHURCHES TOGETHER SERVICE OF UNITY Eccles Congregational Church Wellington Road, Eccles Join us for this annual celebration of Christian Unity organised by Churches Together in Eccles. This uplifting service will be followed by refreshments. All are welcome.

Sun 21st January 3.00pm FREE collection taken during the service Tony Wood: 0161 790 3373 SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCH The Height Methodist Church Catering for the over 50's (ish), we have a two course dinner cooked in our kitchen and served in the hall, usually followed by entertainment for an hour or so. A donation of £3.50 would be appreciated. Held the last Tuesday of the month.

Tue 30th January Tue 27th February 12.00pm £3.50pp (booking required) Diane: 0161 736 7787 Jennie: 0161 950 7215 CLAREMONT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Height Methodist Church, King St. Meeting to discuss issues effecting the local community including, crime, housing and environmental issues.

Held the 1st Wednesday each month.

Wed 7th February 7.30 - 9.00pm FREE Mary Ferrer: 0161 288 1968

Family Activities HUMAN VS MACHINE Manchester Museum of Science and Industry Human and machine go head to head in the ultimate battle of metal versus minds. This show features an array of fiendishly difficult tests and experiments, some that can be done by human, others by machine. Who does it best? Come along for a lighthearted look into the science, ethics and future of automation. 30 minute shows, Great Western Warehouse.

For 7yrs+ only.

Daily: Weekdays 12.30pm, Weekends 1.30pm FREE www.msimanchester.org.uk SPACE DESCENT VR WITH TIM PEAKE Manchester Museum of Science and Industry Fly through space and pilot a capsule back home with British astronaut and narrator Tim Peake on the out-of-thisworld virtual reality mission that puts you in the pilot's seat of a Soyuz capsule. Using the latest state-of-theart Samsung Gear VR technology, you’ll get a 360° look inside the capsule and retrace Tim's 400km journey as you land safely back on Earth. Ages 13yrs+ only. Air and Space Hall. Buy tickets online or on the day of your visit.

Daily, 10.30am - 4.00pm £6.00pp, 25% off for groups of 10+ Tel: 0161 832 2244 www.msimanchester.org.uk SHOE BOX SETS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Come and create your own room set inspired by the interiors of Coronation Street using boxes, wallpaper and junk materials. Have fun creating a bedroom, lounge, dining room or any room you can think of! Suitable for Coronation Street fans, families with young children.

Fri 23rd February 10am-12pm and 1.00-3.00pm £2.00 per child (no booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800

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Health & Fitness NHS HEALTH CHECKS Health Improvement activity: Free NHS health checks including blood pressure, BMI, pulse rates, cholesterol and general health advice. Must have a Salford GP. Please make an appointment.

Height Library Mondays, 10am-12pm Pure Gym, West One Retail Park Tuesdays, 3-5pm (drop in) Swinton Gateway Wednesdays Saturdays, 10am-12.30pm Agecroft Fire Station Thursdays, 1-3pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0800 952 1000 PAWS FOR WALKS Blackleach Country Park Join us for an hour’s dog-walking followed by a chance to socialise and have a hot drink at the end of the walk. Dogs will need to be on leads. Meet at the visitor centre.

Mondays from 15th January for 8 weeks Meet 12.30pm for 1.00pm walk FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 HEALTH WALKS Put your best foot forward with a friendly local walkers group: Monton Unitarian Church Tuesdays, 10-11am Sundays, 10-11am Buile Hill Park Tuesdays, 10-10.45am Blackleach Country Park Thursdays, 10-11am Clifton Country Park Thursdays, 10.15-11.15am Worsley Court House Fridays, 10-11am Jo Bennett: 0161 778 0559 Email: active.lifestyles@scll.co.uk WALK AND TALK Blackleach Country Park Come along and enjoy a leisurely walk. Wear suitable footwear and clothing. Meet at the visitor centre.

Tuesdays from 9th January 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000

STOP SMOKING DROP-IN Swinton Gateway Health Improvement activity: Open to anyone who would like to quit/reduce smoking. Friendly and supportive advice. Information on Nicotine Replacement Therapy such as nicotine patches, nicotine gum, the inhalator and e-cigarettes.

Tuesdays, 4.00-6.00pm (drop in) Thursdays, 9.30-11.15am (drop in) Saturdays, 10am-12.30pm (appt only) FREE Carly: 07554 438564 WEDNESDAY WALKERS Clifton Country Park A two hour circular walk, exploring the countryside around Clifton.

Sometimes upstream to Moses Gate, or downstream to Phillips Park, along the Outwood Trail, or to Clifton Moss.

Wednesdays 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 PAWS FOR WALKS Peel Park Join us for an hour’s dog-walking we are hoping to be able to offer a chance to socialise and have a hot drink at the end of the walk however, this needs to be confirmed. Dogs will need to be on leads. Meeting point TBA - please call to check.

Wednesdays from 17th January for 8 weeks Meet 10.45am for 11.00am walk Tel: 0800 952 1000 CLIMBING CLUB Helly Hansen Watersports Centre Scale our 8m high indoor climbing wall. A great activity to improve confidence and self esteem.

For children, adults & families.

Wednesdays, 6.30pm Adult £6.50, Juniors £5.00 Tel: 0161 877 7252 GREAT RUN LOCAL Watersports Centre, Salford Quays Free timed 2k and 5k weekly run.

Run along Greater Manchester’s unique waterfront passing over the Millennium Bridge outside the Lowry Arts Centre as you complete your 2k or 5k run. A manned bag drop is available. Volunteers gratefully accepted. First timer's brief at 6.40pm.

Thursdays 6.45 - 7.45pm www.greatrunlocal.org

MARINA MILERS Boothstown Marina Enjoy rides along the Bridgewater Canal, through Worsley Woods and many points beyond. Varies between 8 to 15 miles. If a bike is required, please ring to book.

Fridays, 10.30am FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 PARKRUN Parrin Lane, Monton Join our weekly Worsley Woods 5k Parkrun. Free, timed run for all levels.

Saturdays 9.00am FREE www.parkrun.org.uk/worsleywoods HERITAGE HEALTH WALKS Age UK Salford Critchley Community Hub, Chorley Road, Swinton Be inspired to get active, improve your health and learn more about your local area. The walks are in conjunction with Walking for Health and all walk leaders are accredited.

Wear flat, grippy shoes or trainers and suitable comfortable clothing.

Walks held every other Wednesday.

Wed 3rd, 17th & 31st January Wed 14th & 28th February 11.00am FREE (booking required) Tel: 0161 359 3410 Email: Nichola.Swettenham@ageuksalford.org.uk DANCING WITH DEMENTIA The Grand Palais, Swinton Health Improvement activity:For people living with Dementia and their careers. Join us for a pleasant afternoon of music and dance. Meet up with old friends, make new ones.

Held 2nd Monday each month.

Mon 8th January Mon 12th February 1.00 - 3.00pm £2.00 donation per dance Brenda: 07768 644 421 WEIGH AHEAD! Swinton Gateway Get motivated and attend our free 7 week Weight Support Group. Weekly weigh-in, achievable goal setting and healthy portion sizes.

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Kids Activities TODDLER WALKS Blackleach Country Park Join us for a walk around the park, followed by refreshments in the visitor centre. Suitable for under 5s.

Mondays, 10.15-11.30am FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219

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NCT: MONTON BUMPS & BABIES The Blind Pig, Monton Meet new and expectant parents in your local area. This group is not recommended for mobile babies due to steps and bi-folding glass windows at this venue.

Mondays, 10.30am-12.30pm FREE Facebook: NCTBolton STORY-RHYMETIME Stories, rhymes, crafts and play.

Books and storytimes are a fun way to help babies and children develop their listening, thinking and talking skills. For children up to 4yrs.

Term time only.

Height Library, King Street Tuesdays, 2.00pm Swinton Gateway Library Thursdays, 2.00pm Eccles Library Thursdays, 2.00pm FREE, 20p refreshments www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk ONCE UPON A TIME… Ordsall Hall Museum For young children and their adults.

Listen to wonderful stories, sing songs and rhymes, make crafts to take home, play with our toys and percussion instruments, meet other parents and carers, explore the building and gardens and stay for a coffee and a chat in the cafe after.

Wednesdays (term time only) 9.45 - 10.45am £1.00 per child Tel: 0161 872 0251 NCT: MONTON PRAM WALK Stableford Avenue, Monton Leaving from Stableford Avenue next to the church on Monton Green.

Pram friendly, no mud or mess to contend with, so it can still go ahead even if it's drizzle/light rain. In bad weather we meet at a local cafe!

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TINY TOTS RAMBLE Clifton Country Park A walk for young children and their parents or carers. Explore the park on these themed walks. Refreshments afterwards at the Visitor Centre.

Fridays, 10.15-11.30am FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 UNDER 5'S FIRST STEPS The Lowry Weekly dance workshops for children aged under 5 and their families where your little one can explore their creativity and have tons of fun!

In this season we will wriggle, jiggle and jump! Ages 2½ - 4½.

Fridays 10-10.45am | 11.00-11.45am £3.50 (£1.75 Salford Residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000 SALFORD JUNIOR PARKRUN Buile Hill Park 2k FUN timed run for 4-14 year olds.

Run on paths and grass. All levels.

Sundays, 9.00am FREE www.parkrun.org.uk/salford-juniors

Markets ECCLES MAKERS MARKET Church Street, Eccles Town Centre Pop up event is held on the second Saturday of the month. Showcasing Northern Artists, designers, food producers and makers. This market reflects Salford’s great music traditions, with performances by local musicians and DJ’s. Join us for a great day for the family where Church Street comes to life!

Sat 13th January Sat 10th February 10.00am - 4.00pm FREE entry Facebook: Eccles-Makers-Market LOWRY MAKERS MARKET Lowry Outlet Plaza Join us on the final weekend of the month for the finest local food, drink, art, design, vintage and modern craft.

Browse the stalls, sample and enjoy the music and performances.

Sat 27th & Sun 28th January Sat 24th & Sun 25th February Saturdays, 10am-7pm Sunday, 11am-5pm FREE entry www.lowryoutlet.co.uk

FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET Eccles Shopping Centre Homemade sausages, salami, dairy products, preserves, crafts and lots more! 3rd Saturday of each month.

Sat 20th January Sat 17th February 9.30am - 2.00pm FREE entry Tel: 0161 707 3058 www.ecclesshoppingcentre.co.uk

Special Events KNIT AND NATTER Ordsall Hall Join us for at our friendly weekly ‘knit and natter’ session. Beginners welcome or bring your own project.

Mondays 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE (drop in) Tel: 0161 872 0251 BOOTHSBANK ART CLUB Boothsbank Pavilion, Boothstown Come and discover your artistic side.

No experience necessary.

Mondays 1.30 - 3.30pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 SALFORD VOLUNTARY RANGERS Blackleach & Clifton Country Parks Volunteer for practical conservation tasks at our local Country Parks.

Blackleach: Tuesdays 10am-3pm Clifton: Thursdays 10am-3pm FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 SINGING WITH DEMENTIA Humphrey Booth Resource Centre A Salford based Charity dedicated to using music as a communication tool to stimulate the process of recall of past memories for people with Dementia/Alzheimers. You can stay for lunch and continue to enjoy company and relaxation.

Wednesdays 10.30am - 12.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 788 9053 www.singingwithdementia.co.uk

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ECCLES DAY TIME CHOIR Eccles Library, Eccles Gateway Relaxed and friendly weekly choir led by Salford’s Music & Performing Arts Service (MAPAS). Have a go at singing for the first time. Perfect for beginners and experienced singers alike. Meet new friends and improve your confidence. Performance opportunities at local events.

Wednesdays (term time only) 2.45pm £2.00 per session (booking required) Tel: 0161 909 6528 CEROC ADDICTION DANCING Eccles Town Hall Fusion of Salsa, Latin, Ballroom, Tango & Jive. Learning to partner dance at Ceroc is a great way to keep fit, socialise and an easy way to learn to dance. Three hours of dancing: Beginners Class (8pm), Intermediate Class (9pm) and Social Freestyle.

New members and experienced dancers welcome any week.

Wednesdays, 7.45-11.00pm £8 New Members, £7 Members, £5 Concession (booking not required) www.cerocaddiction.com BUSY BEE SEWING GROUP Eccles Town Hall Health Improvement activity: Learn how to use a sewing machine and to follow a basic pattern. Make new friends at the same time!

Thursdays (term time only) 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE Julie Kenyon: 07826 874122 or 0800 952 1000 TECH THURSDAYS Boothstown Library Are you baffled by apps and digital services? Want some help using your smartphone or tablet to access our online services? Get help with downloading apps, setting up an email account, using our online services and your online account to reserve and renew books. For adults.

Thursdays, 10.30-11.30am FREE Tel: 0161 799 6549

ECCLES SEQUENCE DANCING Alexandra House, Peel Green You don't need to have a partner or be able to dance. Everyone welcome, even if dancing isn't your thing, come along for a brew and chat.

Fridays, 7-9.30pm £1.50 stephanie.williams@citywest.org.uk TOURS OF ORDSALL HALL Ordsall Hall Find out more about the fascinating history of Ordsall Hall. Join one of our volunteers for an informal walking tour of the house.

Sundays (except 1st Sunday each month) 2.00 - 3.00pm £3.00 (drop in event) Tel: 0161 872 0251 ONE DRAWING AT A TIME SALFORD AND MANCHESTER Salford Museum & Art Gallery Celebrating 10 years of the Urban Sketching phenomenon. Artists all over the globe share this passion of on-location drawing, not from memory or photograph. This exhibition displays some of the best local drawings from members of the Manchester group of Urban Sketchers.

Daily to Sun 10th June FREE Tel: 0161 778 0800 ECCLES & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY Alexandra House, Peel Green Join us for talks and presentations on a wide range of topics relating to both local and national history.

Wed 10th January: Paul Speakman The 1851 Visit of Queen Victoria

THE DEAD OF WINTER: WRITING THE CRIME MYSTERY WORKSHOP Eccles Library Join Salford writer Jane McNulty to create your own crime story. Explore what makes a good mystery and how to keep readers on the edge of their seats. Flex your creative muscles with a professional writer on hand to guide you. Ages 16yrs+ Thu 25th January 7.00 - 9.00pm £7.00pp (booking required) Tel: 0161 793 2500 CHARLES DOWDING - NO DIG Ordsall Hall A talk by the pioneer of No Dig Gardening as part of his Northern Tour. Charles will talk about no dig gardening and growing healthy vegetables plus he will be selling books at the event. Booking required.

Sun 4th February 6.00 - 8.30pm £6.00pp (plus booking fee) Tel: 0161 872 0251 MEET THE ARTIST: DAVID COULTER Salford Museum & Art Gallery Local artist David Coulter will be working on one of his iconic paintings in the gallery. His paintings set the scene of Salford in the 1950s in 'Four Miles from Manchester: Tony Warren's Coronation Street'. Find out about his technique, see him at work and ask him any questions. His exhibition runs until 11th February.

Sun 11th February 12.30 - 3.30pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800

Wed 14th February: David George Manchester Docks to Salford Quays 7.30pm £16.00 Annual Membership Visitor’s £3.00 per meeting Email: eccleshistory@yahoo.co.uk UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE Eccles Town Hall National organisation for retired and semi-retired people. We have 25 different groups that provide a wide variety of interests and have a Social Morning, with speaker, on the 3rd Friday of every month.

Fri 19th January Fri 16th February 10.00am - 12.00pm £1.00 Marlene Evans: 0161 790 9380 www.salfordu3a.co.uk

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ECHO CAFE Eccles Town Hall, Church Street Eat, drink and relax in our beautiful Victorian Ballroom. With Live Music, Art Exhibitions, Craft Fairs and much, much more! Monthly event.

Sat 10th February 10.00am - 2.00pm Tel: 07931 815802 www.ecclestownhall.org Details are correct at the time of publishing. However, it is advisable to check event dates and times with the venue in case of changes.

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Salford is separated from neighbouring Manchester by the River Irwell. It has a long independent history and was home to the docks area, opened in 1894 as the terminus of the Manchester Ship Canal. The docks slowly declined after the Second World War, but have been regenerated, first as Salford Quays and then as Media City. The dock basins and other features remain but are now surrounded by housing, shops, and the Lowry Centre. In the midst of now demolished dense terraced housing there is also the oddity of the medieval Ordsall Hall. Alongside the buildings, the old and new generations of trams carried (and still carry) the city dwellers and workers to and from the docks and quays.

Salford Lads Club c.1910

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