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LiveitLocal CLAREMONT • SOUTH SWINTON

What’s on Get Ready for Summer!

Summer Holiday Kids Activities

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Welcome Summer is here and the holidays are just around the corner.

If you are going away and want to look and feel your best, then head to our special “Get Ready for Summer” feature. Local experts share their advice on exercise, nutrition, beauty & hair. It’s not too late to get started!

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Wood Street: Smart Start School uniforms for local children living in poverty

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Summer Activities Fun events for the school holidays

We are fortunate in Salford having several country parks, the Bridgewater Canal and local museums on our doorstep. Find out what fantastic events are taking place in the What’s On guide and add the dates to your diary. There are some fun activities to keep the little ones busy this summer holiday too!

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If you enjoy walking in Worsley Woods, read our “Worsley Brook” article. You will have seen the water that runs through Worsley Woods; now you can learn about its history and its path. On a sunny day follow it from start to end - it’s a lovely walk.

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We always welcome feedback, and if have ideas for future features, please get in touch!

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

Sing for Salford Join Salford Choral Society in their 2017/18 programme of music

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Get Ready for Summer Get fit, eat healthily & look amazing!

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Worsley Brook Follow the path and the story of this ancient brook

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Summer Plotting Seasonal allotment advice and news

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Community News

Helping Children Fit In and Achieve At School Doing well at school is key to breaking the cycle of poverty but many families struggle to afford school uniform which means their children can be bullied in the playground and get into trouble for breaking school rules.

SmartStart is a unique initiative run by children’s charity Wood Street Mission which aims to distribute one million pounds worth of school uniform - enough to give each of the 1 in 3 local children living below the poverty line a school uniform.

You can help by donating any of the following school necessities to the project’s back-to-school appeal: n NON-BRANDED NEW SCHOOL UNIFORM for children aged 3-18 from any high street store.

Polo shirts, shirts, trousers, skirts, jumpers and

sweatshirts are all needed.

NEW SCHOOL SPORTS KIT, such as sports shorts, PE skirts, jogging bottoms, fleeces, sports bags, trainers and plimsolls.

STATIONERY like pencil cases, pens, folders, jotters, maths sets, calculators and dictionaries.

USEFUL EVERYDAY ITEMS every child needs i.e. school shoes, school bags, PE Bags, lunch boxes, new underwear, new socks, hats & gloves.

DRESSING UP COSTUMES - new and good quality second hand items suitable for dressing up days.

Drop off donations to our Manchester office at 26 Wood Street, Manchester M3 3EF or call 0161 834 3140 to book a collection from your home or office.

Donation deadline: 11th August 2017

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES MULTI-SPORTS ACTIVITY Swinton and Pendlebury Leisure Centre Fun multi-sport activities including basketball, badminton, short tennis, football, arts and crafts plus many more. Plus, trampolining, roller skating and swimming gala. Children free to arrive/leave at any point. 8yrs to 16yrs only.

Monday to Friday - 24th July to 25th August 11.00am - 4.00pm, £2.00 per day Colin Richardson: 0161 778 0775 Email: colin.richardson@scll.co.uk

PEEL PARK CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES Peel Park,The Crescent, M5 4WU Try out some traditional summer games and sports with the park ranger. Meet by the play area at Peel Park.

Suitable for under 12's.

Tue 1st August, 12.30-2.00pm, FREE www.lancswt.org.uk

BRIDGEWATER BEASTIES

Three Sisters, Ellesmere Park Come along and find out what lives in the pond. Meet at the entrance off Rutland Road/ Stafford Road.

Tue 25th July, 12.30-2.00pm, FREE Salford Rangers: 0161 793 4219

Duke’s Drive, Monton Come on a hunt for some special creatures. Will you be fast enough to catch a fluttering butterfly or stealthy enough to surprise a wolf spider lurking in the tall grass?

Bring a net if you have one! Meet on the meadow just past the car park. Suitable for all ages.

Wed 16th August, 1.00-3.00pm, FREE www.est1761.org

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Worsley Woods Have an adventure in the woods. Parking available at Beesley Green Community Centre, Follow the den building signs - approx 15 min walk. Wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Be prepared to get mucky!

Wed 26th July, 12.30-2.30pm, FREE Salford Rangers: 0161 793 4219

The Meadow, Meadow Road, M7 1PA Brilliant bug hunting - let's find out what lives in the pond!

Meet at the entrance to The Meadow off Meadow Road.

Thu 17th August, 12.30-2.00pm, FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219

POP-UP READING CORNER Ordsall Hall: 31st July to 10th August Salford Museum & Art Gallery: 15th to 27th August Brought to you by Salford Libraries. Browse the titles on offer and make use of their cosy reading area. Find out more about the Children’s Library Service and get inspired to read! Special storytelling sessions for 7yrs and under: Ordsall Hall: Thu 3rd & 10th Aug, 10.30am Salford Museum: Fri 18 Aug 10.30am & Tue 22 Aug 2pm FREE (no booking required)

ORDSALL HALL Craft Corner: Daily Giant Quiz: Daily, £1 Meet the Maids: Weds & Thurs, 10-12pm & 1-3pm £1.50 All drop in, no booking required Tel: 0161 872 0251

SALFORD MUSEUM & ART GALLERY Holiday Quiz: Daily, £1 Construction Corner: Tue 25 July to Sun 13 August Daily, FREE

Mr Radclyffe’s Toy Shop: Tues, 10am-12pm & 1-3pm Victorian Washday: Weds, 11am, 1pm & 2pm, £2.00 Meet the Street: Thurs, 10am-12pm & 1-3pm £1.50 Mrs Tomlinson’s Sweet Shop: Fris, 10-12pm & 1-3pm All drop in. Tel: 0161 778 0800 8 LIVE IT LOCAL

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Community News

Salford Choral Society: Sing for Salford Members of Salford Choral Society will be heading back to Hemsley House, The Crescent Salford, M5 4PE for rehearsals in September with the exciting prospect of singing the Fauré Requiem and Poulenc’s Gloria in Stoller Hall, Manchester’s new concert hall at Chetham’s School of Music, on 11th November. This will be followed on 16th December by Handel’s Messiah at the Royal Northern College of Music.

Secretary Kathy McNaughton says, ‘Singing has significant benefits for your health, apart from being great fun and an excellent way of meeting people. So if you’ve been thinking of joining a choir, 6th September at 7.30pm would be good time to come along and meet us’.

There’s another opportunity to come and join the choir and people from all over Manchester and beyond at Hemsley House on Saturday

7th October when Tom Newall, the choir’s Music Director, will lead a workshop covering the choruses from Verdi’s epic choral masterpiece Requiem. The choir will perform this work on 14th April 2018 at the RNCM. But we don’t just sing Requiems. We perform four concerts a year with professional orchestras and soloists with works from the 16th to the 21st century, and are regarded as one of the North West's leading choirs.

Anyone interested in joining can contact: Carolyn Saltmarsh on 01942 795086, or email info@salfordchoral.org.uk.

For further information on the choir and future events visit www.salfordchoral.org.uk.

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Friday 29th September 2017 Giant’s Sea Scout Camp, Off Ringley Rd West, Radcliffe M26 1DY

“WORSLEY CARES” AS ROUGH SLEEPERS GO DOWN TO THE WOODS...AGAIN! Worsley Rotary Club working with Giant’s Seat Scout Camp are again hosting ‘Worsley Cares’, their fantastic fundraiser.

For a 3rd year volunteers will be sleeping outdoors in cardboard boxes, but this year not at Middlewood Scout Camp which is moving, but at Giant’s Seat Scout Camp off Ringley Rd West on Friday 29th September.

Through sponsorship they will contribute towards combatting the problem of youth homelessness head on.

Principal beneficiaries will be Coffee4Craig and Barnabus.

Last year over £7,000 was raised for charities working in Manchester and Salford to support the homeless.

Event organisers Tony Jackson (Worsley Rotary) and Ann Chapman (Giant’s Seat Scout Camp) said “This is a renewed call to action; show you care for the really vulnerable by joining us”.

Visit www.worsleycares.uk, or worsleycares on facebook to see how to take part

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WoW GUIDE (What’s on Where) SALFORD Caring and supporting older people in their own homes is the speciality of Home Instead Senior Care.

‘All our Client’s personalities are different and so too are their requests and requirements. Many Clients look forward to trips out, with the support of their CAREGivers, especially on fair weather days’, reports Michelle Corcoran.

This has prompted Susan Robinson from Home Instead Senior Care to go out into the community to research activities open to the Seniors of Salford.

Susan is in the final stages of preparing the Salford ‘WOW’ (What’s on Where) Guide.

‘I am astounded how many clubs, social groups, luncheon clubs, support groups and exercise classes there are in Salford. In addition Salford

really does support our community who are living with Dementia together with their Carers.

Dementia friendly swimming, singing and dancing with dementia, memory boxes and sporting memories are all activities held in Salford on a regular basis. I am hoping this guide will be useful to many – people just need signposting.’ Susan and Jo are also offering dementia awareness sessions to any group, free of charge, in Salford.

Emma, Jo, Michelle and Susan are always on hand to answer queries. If you would like to secure a free copy of the WoW guide, learn about the services Home Instead Senior Care offers, book a dementia awareness session or find out about job vacancies, contact us on 0161 870 3861 or visit www.homeinstead.co.uk/salford.

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Community News

St Ann’s Hospice:

Extending Our Community When thinking about a hospice, the first word that comes to mind may not be ‘community’ but that’s exactly what St Ann’s is. Each person involved in or touched by the hospice contributes to that community, whether that’s staff, volunteers, patients or donors.

Outside the hospice, this community is still strong. Across Greater Manchester St Ann’s has 14 shops and a large network of people fundraising in many different ways.

Some of the services St Ann’s provides are focussed on providing care away from the hospice buildings and in people’s homes in Salford, Trafford and North Manchester areas. More and more people are choosing to be cared for at home, and our specialist community teams can help patients achieve their wish.

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Our caring staff are here to guide and advise you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Our services also include: - Pre-paid Funeral Plans - Memorial Masonry - Floral Tributes For further information contact us:

But what about those people in need of support who don’t have a place they can call home?

St Ann’s has been working closely with Urban Village Medical Practice to develop a training programme for staff working at hostels and night shelters. Rachel McMillan, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Clinical Services at St Ann’s, says “We’re really pleased to be working with other organisations to reach out to people who may be more vulnerable or without a support network. We’re extending our community, developing our team and ultimately growing our St Ann’s family.”

Please get in touch for more information or if you need our support: Local branch: Meadowsweet Lane (off Peel Lane), Little Hulton, M28 0FE Tel: 0161 702 8181 Email: enquiries@sah.org.uk

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Summer Fitness

Run to Get Fit...

Essential Tips for Beginners Running is an ever-popular sport with a variety of targets you can set. The local area offers many opportunities for training and competing at your own pace.

Cardiac Fitness: Check your cardiac fitness before indulging in high volume/intensity training – if in doubt check with your GP. Start training with a mixture of exercise, not just by running – eg. walking, swimming, cycling etc...

A Slow Build Up: Build up your training very gradually, ensuring your body can adapt to the increase in mileage and intensity. A recommended rule of thumb is not to increase mileage by more than 10% a week. Rest and recovery are also very important.

Preventing Injuries: Work on your core strength and flexibility with stretching and Pilates exercises, this will help keep injuries at bay.

The Right Shoe: Good footwear is essential - seek out a local specialist running shop where staff can advise you on suitable shoes.

Regular Sports Massage: Regular massages will help your recovery beween training sessions.

Distance and Pace: If you are targeting a race, training should include shorter runs faster than race pace and longer runs at a slow pace.

Worsley Physio can help you with Gait analysis and screening for potential weaknesses which could cause injuries. We prefer to offer preventative treatment before injuries occur.

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I think we have all heard the phrase “it’s 40% training and 60% nutrition” but I prefer “you can’t out train a bad diet”. I always like to say that it is 100% of both sides that’s needed to truly maximize your efforts. The correct nutrition can help fuel you for a better workout, increase your recovery rate and even help to improve your quality of sleep. Here are some essential tips to help you: n Have slow releasing carbohydrates before training to help provide constant energy throughout your run/gym training/classes etc. n Consume 20g-30g protein and between 10g-20g sugars post workout. This will help you recover from the training quicker and prevent any potential injuries. n Eat every 2-3 hours to keep your metabolism sky high, burning calories and to keep blood sugar levels stable preventing insulin release.

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n Drink plenty of water. When dehydrated your body starts storing body fat and struggles to improve muscle tone because after all, over 60% of your body is made up of water n Never skip breakfast! Your body needs to know that you are awake so that it can start working efficiently, as it has been fasting whilst you have been asleep and what better way than some protein pancakes. n Early nights. Try getting 6-8 hours of sleep a night to improve your recovery and so that you are ready for the day.

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Our team is made up of very talented and experienced tailors and tailoresses and an experienced front desk team offering a free fitting service on the premises with four fitting rooms available for your convenience. They are also on hand to offer sound advice to help you reach the desired effect with your finished garment.

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We are open 7 days a week from 10am to 10pm Monday to Friday, 10am to 9pm Saturday and 12 noon to 6pm on Sundays. We would love to see you soon in store. Contact the team for any enquiries on 0161 747 2161. We are currently located at 2 Peel Avenue (lower mall next to John Lewis). Our location may change from time to time so call and check ahead of visiting.

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What’s On JULY & AUGUST 2017 Community Events 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 ANY YARN GOES Swinton Gateway Health Improvement activity:Knitting Group. Open to all. Drop in.

Wednesdays 12.30 - 2.30pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 COFFEE & QUIZ MORNING Humphrey Booth Resource Centre Health Improvement activity:Fun sessions - meet other people, quizzes and board games. Café facilities available for refreshments and snacks.

Thursdays 10.30am - 12.30pm Tel: 0800 952 1000 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 5th July 7.30 - 9.00pm FREE Mary Ferrer: 0161 288 1968 BROOKHOUSE SOCIAL GROUP Brookhouse Community Centre Eccles M20 7QH A new social group which meets every third Wednesday of the month.

Different activities are on offer each session including live entertainment, afternoon tea, bingo and much more!

Wed 19th July Wed 16th August 2.00 - 4.00pm FREE stephanie.williams@citywest.org.uk 20 LIVE IT LOCAL

SUMMER FUN QUIZ NIGHT St Paul's Church, Monton St Paul's are holding another of their popular quiz nights! It's for fun but does give you a chance to challenge for the Eccles Team Quiz Cup. Ticket includes supper and soft drinks. You are welcome to bring your own wine, beer etc. Maximum of six people per team. Not in a team? Don't worry, still join us and we'll find you a team!

Sat 22nd July 7.30pm £5.00 Adults, £1.00 Children Tony: 0161 790 3373 CLAREMONT AND WEASTE: COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETINGS All Hallows High School Open meetings where residents can influence neighbourhood decisions.

Tue 25th July 6.30pm FREE Marie Shields - 0161 603 4091 SWINTON AND PENDLEBURY COMMUNITY NETWORK Deans Youth Centre, Deans Road Find information about your neighbourhood management team, the Swinton and Pendlebury area and some ideas on how you can get involved in your community.

Fri 11th August 12.00 - 3.00pm FREE Andrew Meadows - 0161 603 4293

Family Activities WHEELS FOR ALL Cleavley Track, Winton Cycling sessions for all abilities and differing needs. A wide range of bikes, trikes, wheelchair cycles, handcranks, tandems, family multi-seaters, or bring own cycles to practice on.

Ride in a safe environment. *Closed Sat 8th July for athletics event.

Wednesdays, 10am-3pm Fridays, 10am-3pm Saturdays, 11am-2pm* £3.00 per child Tel: 07759 984559

FAMILY SUNDAY Ordsall Hall Enjoy a new, exciting activity every month! Have a go at a range of fun, hands-on activities that span the history of Ordsall Hall from the 1300s up until the present day. Held on the first Sunday of every month.

Sun 2nd July Sun 6th August 1.00 - 4.00pm £1.00 per child (drop in) Tel: 0161 872 0251 MAPAS @ 50: Live Music Festival Ordsall Hall Salford’s Music and Performing Arts Service celebrates its golden anniversary with a special 12 hour live music festival. Musicians of all ages from 6 to 76 will perform through the day in ensembles and choirs ranging from string orchestras to rock bands. Experience performances from Mozart to Motorhead! Plus food & drink, bouncy castle and the chance to explore Ordsall Hall.

Sat 15th July 9.30am - 9.45pm £5.00pp, under 5's FREE (must book) Tel: 0161 872 0251 www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk BRIDGEWATER WEEKENDER: SUMMER SATURDAY Duke's Drive, Monton It’s back ! Explore the delights of Salford’s Bridgewater Canal and celebrate the birthday of this much loved local waterway, opened 256 years ago. This family friendly event includes environmental activities, live music, crafts, bug hunting, walks along the canal and games. Bring a picnic and stay a while.

Sat 15th July 12.00 - 5.00pm FREE entry www.est1761.org

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ORDSALL HALL GARDEN PARTY! Ordsall Hall Join us for our annual celebration of fun in the gardens. Lots to do for the whole family - tasty food and drink, ice cream, strawberries and cream, pop up bar, great music, a bouncy castle, mini waltzers, birds of prey, art activities, games, raffles, tombola, a vintage Salford Corporation bus, local history books and plants for sale, storytelling and lots more. Charges for some activities.

Sun 16th July 12.00 - 4.00pm FREE entry (no booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 WALKDEN SUMMER FESTIVAL Parr Fold Park, Walkden A fantastic family day out! Live performances and music on the bandstand all day incl Farnworth & Walkden Brass Band. There will be super slides, face painting, children's activities, donkey rides, tombola, Go-Karts, food and drink, stalls and side shows. Bring a picnic, sit on the grass and enjoy free family events old school style!

Sun 16th July 12.00 - 6.00pm FREE entry (donations welcome) Sarah Allen: 07500 978 330 Facebook: WalkdenCommunity

ST MARY'S PARK SUMMER FAYRE St Mary's Park, Walkden M28 3RF Friends of St Mary's Park invite you to a traditional yet small summer fayre with coconut shy, tombola, hook-a-duck, bouncy castles, sports, games and children's activities. Bring a picnic. Suitable for the family.

Sat 12th August 11.00am - 3.00pm FREE Email: vcampbell_744@hotmail.com KINGFISHER TRAIL FESTIVAL Clifton Country Park Wonderful country park festival featuring live folk music, walks, pond dipping, natural arts & crafts activities, displays and talks. Ideal for a great family day out. Run by Lancashire Wildlife Trust.

Sun 13th August 11.00am - 4.00pm FREE Tel: 01204 663754 www.lancswt.org.uk

ORDSALL FESTIVAL Ordsall Park, M5 3DJ Traditional community festival with bouncy castles, live music and dancing, food stalls, crafts, displays and exhibitions.

Sat 22nd July 12.00 - 5.00pm FREE Email: info@friendsofordsallparks.org

PEEL PARK GRAND OPENING Peel Park and Salford Museum and Art Gallery Lavish grand opening event for this newly refurbished Victorian park on The Crescent. Live music, lawn games, archery, delightful dancing, crafts and pure magic. Dress in Victorian costume to win a fabulous prize.

Activities at the museum running alongside events in the park.

Spend some time in the park and then come over to the museum for some park themed fun!

Sun 20th August Peel Park: 11.00am-4.00pm Salford Museum: 12.00-4.00pm FREE Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk

GOLDEN FEATHERS & CREEPY CRITTERS WORKSHOP Ordsall Hall Help the Babbling Vagabonds to make golden feathers and creepy critters that will appear LIVE in their theatre performance of “A Wild Walk - The Golden Thief� on Sunday 20th August. This is a family, hands-on making workshop; design, make and decorate 'objects of wonder' to help with the telling of our tale.

Wed 9th August 1.30 - 3.30pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251

IRLAM AND CADISHEAD COMMUNITY FESTIVAL Prince's Park, Irlam Traditional community festival with evening fireworks. Features bar, live music, street theatre, children's entertainment, community stalls, environmental stalls, and a fun dog show. The evening will culminate in a spectacular firework display at 9pm. Silcock's funfair open until 10pm.

Mon 28th August 11.00am - 10.00pm FREE entry Tel: 07986 627225

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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.

Pure Gym, West One Retail Park: Tuesdays, 3.00-5.00pm (drop in) Swinton Gateway: Wednesdays Saturdays, 10.00am-2.30pm The Willows Health Centre: Thursdays, 10.00am-12.00pm FREE (booking essential) 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 Thursdays, 9.30-11.15am FREE (booking required) Carly: 07554 438564 WEDNESDAY WALKERS Clifton Country Park A two hour walk around the Clifton countryside, for those who want to be fitter and more active. Meet at Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre.

Wednesdays, 10.00am-12.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 BIKE RIDE Buile Hill Park Health Improvement Activity: Come and join us for a bike ride in the park. Meet at the pavillion.

Helmets and bikes are provided.

Wednesdays, 1.30-3.00pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0800 952 1000 OUTDOOR BOWLING Eccles Recreation Ground Health Improvement Activity: Come and join us in the popular sport of bowling. Sessions are for adults, all abilities welcome, just turn up and play! Runs to 27th Sept.

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COUNTRY PARKS: HEALTH WALK 1 hour gentle walk followed by refreshments. Meet at visitor centre.

Blackleach Country Park Thursdays, 10.00 - 11.00am Clifton Country Park Thursdays, 10.15 - 11.15am FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 WALK & OUTDOOR GYM Light Oaks Park Health Improvement Activity: Join in with some light exercise - a walk around the park and a session on the outdoor gym. Meet at the outdoor gym.

Thursdays 10.30am - 12.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 BATS AND BOULES Eccles Recreation Ground Health Improvement Activity: Join us in some outdoor activities for adults. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Bring a drink of water.

Fridays, 1.30-3.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 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 10th July Mon 14th August 1.00 - 3.00pm £2.00 donation per dance Brenda: 07768 644 421

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

GOBLIN HUNT Riverbank Park, Salford M7 3NQ Have you ever hunted for goblins?

Dare you join Professor Jigget, the expert goblin hunter on his quest to discover the tree goblins at Riverbank Park. There is also a chance to make a tree boggart before you leave.

For under 10’s.

Tue 22nd August 1.00 - 3.00pm FREE (booking essential) Nicola: 0161 743 3625

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ROLLER DISCO CLARENDON LEISURE CENTRE Come and get your skates on and skate along to the very latest music.

All skates and equipment are provided and the SAYO/SPARKY team will be on hand to ensure you have a funfilled session. 4 to 8 years.

Tuesdays 4.45 - 5.45pm (booking required) £1.85 Tel: 0161 778 0568 / 0161 603 4214 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 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 GROSVENORFEST Green Grosvenor Park, Clarence Street, Salford M7 1GF Set in one of Salford's newest parks, simply delightful Saturday afternoon family friendly event with live music, face painting, community stalls, bouncy castle and tombola. Bring the whole family and a picnic!

Sat 19th August 12.00 - 5.00pm FREE Jaime Wise: 07830 196105

ECCLES MAKERS MARKET Church Street, Eccles Town Centre Bringing together passionate, award winning food, drink, art & craft producers in Eccles. Performances by local musicians and DJs. Markets every 2nd Saturday of each month.

Sat 8th July Sat 12th August 10.00am - 4.00pm FREE entry Facebook: Eccles-Makers-Market FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET Eccles Shopping Centre Homemade sausages, salami, dairy products, preserves, crafts and lots more! 3rd Saturday of each month.

Sat 15th July Sat 19th August 9.30am - 2.00pm FREE entry Tel: 0161 707 3058 SUMMER FOOD FESTIVAL Lowry Outlet Plaza Bringing you the regular Makers Market plus chef demos, workshops and cookery master classes. Meet the food producers, browse the stalls and enjoy live music and street performances.

Fri 28th to Sun 30th July 10.00am - 4.00pm FREE entry www.lowryoutlet.co.uk 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 and enjoy the music.

Sat 26th to Mon 28th August 10.00am - 4.00pm FREE entry www.lowryoutlet.co.uk

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Whats On

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 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 ECCLES DAY TIME CHOIR Eccles Library, Eccles Gateway NEW relaxed and friendly choir led

by Salford's Music and Performing Arts Service (MAPAS). Have a go at singing for the first time. Perfect for beginners and experienced singers alike. Meet new friends, improve your confidence and enjoy the positive effects on your health and wellbeing.

Performance opportunities at local events. Refreshments provided.

Weekly event, term time only.

Wednesdays 2.45pm £2.00 per session (booking required) Tel: 0161 909 6528

READING GROUP Swinton Library If you enjoy reading and sharing your thoughts with others in a relaxed setting, then join our monthly reading groups. Have fun and read things that you might not normally read.

Most titles chosen are contemporary fiction, tried and tested at reading groups elsewhere. Books provided.

Second Thursday each month 1.00 - 2.00pm FREE Phil Carey: 0161 793 2500 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, 7.00-9.30pm £1.50 E: stephanie.williams@citywest.org.uk

BEGINNERS 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 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE Julie Kenyon: 07826 874122 or 0800 952 1000

QUEUES, CLOGS & REDEMPTION SALFORD Salford Museum and Art Gallery Wood Street Mission has helped children and families living in poverty in Manchester and Salford since Victorian times. This exhibition looks at their work from the days of ‘rescuing’ street children in the 19th century, sending tens of thousands to the seaside in the 20th, and running a city gym for deprived teenagers and professionals working in the city in the 1980s.

Exhibiting to 5th November Museum opening hours FREE Tel: 0161 778 0800

OUR SOUND! Humphrey Booth Resource Centre Want to sing but not sure you can?

Come and join our new singing group led by Margaret Garner (Music Therapist). Explore different ways of singing for pleasure with others. All welcome!

Thursdays 6.30 - 8.00pm £3.00 Tel: 0161 788 9053 Email: j.gumboots@gmail.com

SPORTING MEMORIES Swinton Library Suitable for older adults and anyone living with dementia and their carers.

Share your stories of the highs and lows of playing and watching sport!

Tea and coffee, biscuits and Bovril provided. Everyone welcome.

Mon 3rd July Mon 7th August 2.00 - 4.00pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 2500

BRIDGEWATER VOLUNTEERS: SUMMER CLEAN UP Duke's Drive, Monton Help to prepare this beautiful green space for our Bridgewater Weekender to make sure it’s in tip top condition for all the summer fun! All abilities are welcome. All tools and materials provided. Over 18s only. Wear suitable footwear and outdoor clothing and bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee are provided. Meet in Duke’s Drive car park.

Wed 12th July 10.00am - 3.00pm FREE Jill Tyson: 07872 808003 E: bridgewatercanal@salford.gov.uk WORSLEY FESTIVAL Worsley Library / Worsley Green This festival starts with a Summer Fair on Worsley Green, Sun 16th July; Festival cruises on Weds 19th July and 2nd August; Festival Quiz Night on Wed 26th July plus various walks and talks. For a full programme of activities contact Beryl Henson or drop into Worsley Library any Friday morning.

Sun 16th July to Wed 2nd August Costs vary for each event Beryl Henson: 0161 794 9627 www.worsleyvillage.org.uk LUNCHTIME TOUR: ‘WHAT’S IN STORE’ Salford Museum and Art Gallery Meet a member of the Art Collection Team from the University of Salford for an informal introduction to the exhibition.

Tue 18th July, 1.00-1.20pm Thu 24th August, 12.00-12.20pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 CRAFT SOCIALS: PLANT MARKERS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Get together with a group of crafty individuals to explore new techniques and share skills. Taking botanics as our inspiration, we will be looking at all things green and crafty! This month use air hardening clay and letter stamps to make markers and labels for the garden or for your kitchen window sill herbs. 16yrs+.

Incls materials and hot drink.

Wed 19th July 5.30 - 7.30pm £5.50 Tel: 0161 778 0800 LIVE IT LOCAL 23

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Whats On UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE Eccles Town Hall Social morning with guest speaker Brian Greene: “Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers”. Held third Friday of each month. Come and listen to a variety of guest speakers, have a discussion together with a cup of tea or coffee and air your views.

New members most welcome.

Fri 21st July 10.00am - 12.00pm £1.00 www.ecclestownhall.org MOTH NIGHT Duke's Drive, Monton Did you know that there are 50 times more moths than butterflies? so your chances of seeing them on our first ever Moth Night are really high! This event includes a talk on moths, setting moth traps and painting the trees with a sugary liquid moths just can not resist!

The site maybe dark, please wear sensible footwear and clothing.

Tue 15th August 9.00 - 11.00pm FREE www.est1761.org/events

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MOTHS UP CLOSE Duke's Drive, Monton Out first ever moth morning session to learn about these amazing little creatures. Peer into our sugary traps and see what we have managed to catch overnight.

Wed 16th August 10.00 - 11.30am FREE www.est1761.org UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE Eccles Town Hall Social morning with guest speaker Anne Ashton: ‘Remarkable Lancashire Women”. Held third Friday of each month. Prospective members most welcome.

Fri 18th August 10.00am - 12.00pm £1.00 www.ecclestownhall.org

BRIDGEWATER VOLUNTEERS: WARMER WELCOME King’s Meadow, Westwood Park Tidy up the well-used access path from Westwood Park to the canal towpath with a lick of paint and improvements to the footpath. Meet at the entrance to the alley between Verdun and Kingswood Road. All abilities are welcome. All tools and materials provided. Over 18s only.

Wear suitable footwear and outdoor clothing and bring a packed lunch.

Tea and coffee provided. Meet in Duke’s Drive car park.

Wed 30th August 10.00am - 3.00pm FREE Jill Tyson: 07872 808003 E: bridgewatercanal@salford.gov.uk

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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... for men may come, and men may go, but I go on forever Tennyson “The Brook” The Aviary: The hunting lodge of the Earl of Ellesmere

Worsley Brook Think not a few hundred years, nor even a few thousand, it could be as much as a million, perhaps even more. How long does a stream run for? If it is the Colorado River then you can count the years in many millions – enough to carve the Grand Canyon. The answer is, of course, as long as rain falls on a slope and collects to form a trickle, that builds into a steady flow. Unless there is a drastic change of climate, to create a desert, the stream will “live” and bring life to wherever it flows. So streams are ancient. They are older than anything except the rocks of the land they flow through and our local rivulet - Worsley Brook - is no exception.

An Ancient Stream This Brook predates the hamlets and towns through which it flows. It, and its fresh water, are probably the reason they stand where they are today. But, as streams go, it is never going to achieve anything in the rankings for length, width or depth. In length it is little more than six miles from its source in Walkden to its outlet into the Manchester Ship Canal (formerly the River Irwell). Quite where the Brook has its source is unknown to me. I have traced it to the higher ground of Walkden but modern development and culverting conceal the spot itself. I suspect a spring somewhere. However, once it tunnels under the East Lancs Road on its way south, it begins to assert itself.

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it is joined by Kempnough Brook, from Lumber Lane. This Brook has, in turn, travelled from the vicinity of Little Hulton. Now the Brook runs beneath the M60 before being released into the beauty of Worsley Woods on its ancient course.

In the 19th century the Earl of Ellesmere decided on a spot of shooting and fishing on his doorstep and had a Lodge built, The Aviary. The Brook was dammed to create a lake that now provides one of the prettiest views in the area.

The Brook was allowed to proceed via an overflow plunge into a tunnel. which drops the stream about 50ft lower, to again run through the Woods. However, this is only the beginning of its adventures for, after only a few hundred yards, it vanishes yet again, into a gaping tunnel...

Underground What Worsley Brook may lack in size, it more than makes up for in history. This little stream has contributed an immense legacy to posterity; starting in the 14th century and, most actively, in the Industrial Revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Local History

Old Warke Dam

Merging of Worsley and Kempnough Brooks

the back gardens look down upon the stream.

It is said that the Brook was once considered as the answer to the Duke of Bridgewater’s problem of transporting his coal to Manchester.

It was to be made into a canal, to the Irwell at Barton, and thence up that river to Manchester.

In the event, this idea was abandoned in favour of the now famous Bridgewater Canal.

It was the planned path of this canal - and an adjacent site intended to be among the world’s first industrial estates - that meant Worsley Brook had to go underground. Not just underground, but under canal!

So, hidden from view behind Mill Brow, a tunnel was carved from the sandstone rock which, faced with brick, runs under what became the Duke’s industrial estate (what we now know as Worsley Green!), to go UNDER the canal for a total distance of around 400 yards from where it leaves the Woods. The only surface evidence of this passage of the Green is a sluice gate structure, fenced and hidden by bushes. The tunnel exits on Barton Road about 20 feet below road level and is easily viewed from the footpath. After a brief scrap of daylight the Brook again tunnels under the mound ruin and intact underground chambers of the former lime kilns on Barton Road, before finally

Exit from the Spillway

The main stream

emerging to freedom. A recent expedition to explore these tunnels found them in need of some maintenance - not surprising after 250 years - but still largely sound. The maintenance has subsequently been done.

Despite having been used as a disposal system by many uncaring businesses and individuals over past years, the Brook has proved remarkably resilient. Where once one could tell the day of the week by the colour of its waters (there was a dye works somewhere along its course, they used purple on Thursdays) it has run clear for decades. The Brook winds through Winton and islands of greenery, created by access roads to the M60 and there is much wildlife; through Peel Green, past the Salford Reds/ Sale Sharks stadium to finally join the Ship Canal.

It has always had a population of Sticklebacks (“Jacksharps”) and occasional Dace, Roach and Chub in the lower reaches. Once, in the days of the Earls, it even had trout!

This secretive little waterway and its wildlife (kingfishers in Winton, believe it or not) deserves our protection and respect. It has surely paid its dues.

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Summer Plotting!

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Around the City...

This is the UK growing season and we have the usual motley of weather. Still, all the beans are doing well and you should still be pinching-out the side-shoots on your tomatoes and feeding the fruits each week. Don’t forget to water, preferably in the morning, from the bottom and feed from the top; they have 2 root systems and you need to treat each differently. Try to keep water off the leaves as this will discourage blight.

Tindall Street - we have finally agreed, with United Utilities, who owns which trees. There are some huge Poplars, several Sycamores and a nasty invasion of Japanese Knotweed. All belong to UU and they have agreed to take action to remedy the problems they are causing both to the allotments and to the adjacent Archery Club.

We have given up trying outdoor tomatoes, the outside temperature changes are so fickle that it affects the flavour of the fruit and thickness of the skins. If you grow in a greenhouse, close the doors at night to help keep the temperature as steady as possible. If you’re going on holiday and have no-one to keep up your good work, why not rig up a drip-feeding system. If this is too much for you to do yourself, buy a cheap version and leave the worry of wilting behind.

If you are using tap water, fill your can straight after watering and leave it to stand overnight, this will allow the water to warm up and help chlorine to evaporate.

You can carry on succession sowing of carrots, peas, beetroot, radish and salad leaves but, it is best done in the early morning or last thing at night to avoid the heat of midday. Sow in drills and keep them well watered if there is a dry spell.

Any runner beans or courgettes you have raised in the greenhouse, but haven’t yet planted, should go out now and don’t forget to water and take slug and snail protection seriously!

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New beekeepers have taken over the hives here and have secured funding to re-locate 8 hives inside a secure compound. The old site is being cleaned up and the new appears to be working well.

Incredible Edible Salford/Education are progressing their improvements and the Macmillan plot was recently given funding to purchase a timber, raised bed from them and this is now a very attractive Strawberry bed.

Addison Road - the committee is looking into bringing an adjacent area into use for allotments, the original site has been so successful that the extension appears to be a logical move for the future.

Mossfield Allotments are making improvements to the site and are looking at what they need and how to achieve their aims. From the start, the committee has shown a willingness to ensure the site is a success and it looks like this will be a popular and successful place to grow and prosper.

Beechfield - Salford University has now started research into the pollution here and the results should be known later this year. Hopefully, this will result in the site being released by the Council for re-establishment of the allotments. At the same time, staff from the University of Liege in Belgium have taken soil samples from the site to analyse and report back on toxicity and the possible remedies.

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