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Welcome With the school holidays approaching, this issue is packed with all things summery from local fairs and festivals to getting you ‘summer ready’ for your holidays.

We have FREE and low cost ideas on how to keep your little ones busy over the holidays in our Summer Activities guide. Plus, for the much wider Salford holiday programme, visit www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk/summer for a huge choice of sports, watersports, arts & crafts sessions and holiday clubs.

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Get involved with your local park

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Summer Activities Guide

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Eccles Rotary Bookshop Bringing back the love for reading

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There’s a treat for the adults too - a fantastic competition to win a decadent 3 course lunch at Grill in the Park, Worsley Marriott’s vibrant and contemporary restaurant. Be sure to enter!

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Manchester: City of Trees Calling all schools to help plant trees

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A Blooming Plot!

Summer allotment update

Competition!

Win a 3 course lunch at Worsley Park

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Freemen of Salford Who are the “Freemen” of our City?

We hope you have a fantastic summer - fingers crossed we get the sunshine we deserve!

Editor

Festival of Ageing: Salford An active family fun day at the Quays

For some simple family fun make a picnic, grab the suncream and head out to one of Salford’s country parks or green spaces, or go further afield to a National Trust park. Let the kids run around, play some traditional games and leave the tech at home!

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Community News

Buile Hill 80th Anniversary

Friends of

BUILE HILL PARK The Friends of Buile Hill Park have been running for over 15 years now and are committed to the continued improvement of Buile Hill Park.

The park is the largest in Salford and brings many benefits to the community such as: Outdoor Gym Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play area A gated tennis / basketball / hockey/ football area A very diverse set of trees including a tree trail ... all free to use!

The Friends of Buile Hill Park hold bi-monthly meetings to discuss how we can benefit the park, the next is 21st August, 7.30pm at the Croquet Pavilion - everyone is welcome to attend.

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We also hold Litter Pick sessions on the third Sunday of each month 1pm - 3pm, all equipment provided to those who want to take part.

2018 is the 80th anniversary of the park, which we marked by planting an Oak tree in January at a special celebration event. We would like other ideas on how we can do more, so please join us at our August meeting!

Currently, proposals are being put forward on how to progress with Buile Hill House. We will dedicate an area on our Facebook page for your comments for each of the proposals as and when they are released.

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Community News

Festival of Ageing:

SALFORD Saturday 7th July, 11am – 3pm

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Festival of Ageing: Salford is a true celebration of ageing and living well with dementia. This wonderful family day will be packed full of boat races, climbing sessions, market stalls, talks, films, scrumptious food, fun and laughter. The day aims to positively challenge the stigmas associated with ageing and dementia; it’s a day aimed at bringing together older people, young people and those in the middle to try, buy, eat, watch and enjoy.

The Salford Festival is part of a wider, week round programme of Festivals happening across Greater Manchester from 2 – 15 July 2018.

Salford’s Festival will feature a boat race which is returning for its second year! ‘The boat race is about bringing together those affected by dementia to have fun and take part in something totally different where dementia isn’t the focus! Last year we had

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16 teams competing for the trophy, this year we want more, more grandads and granddaughters working together to paddle the boat, more mums and sons, more services and more fun’. Joy Watson, Facilitator, Salford Inspire.

On the quayside we will have a market place celebrating the wonderful work of older people supported by Ambition for Ageing and within the Helly Hansen Watersports Centre we will have talks, films, homemade cakes and opportunities to have a go at getting to the top of the climbing wall!

The Festival of Ageing: Salford is a partnership between Salford Inspire, Age UK Salford and Inspiring Communities Together supported by Ambition for Ageing and the Festival of Ageing.

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES SALFORD RANGERS

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22nd July – 2nd September

Clifton Country Park Pick up an Art pack and some inspiration from the visitor centre then go out and find things in Nature to make amazing artwork from.

Mon 23rd & 30th July, 6th August 1.00 - 3.00pm (booking essential) £2.00 per pack

POND DIPPING Come along & discover who lives in our ponds. Meet at Visitors Centre.

Clifton Country Park Tue 24th & 31st July, 7th August 1.00 - 2.00pm Blackleach Country Park Fri 3rd August, 1.00-2.30pm £1.00pp (booking essential)

DEN BUILDING Be prepared to get mucky! All ages.

Clifton Country Park Wed 25th July, 1st & 8th August 11.00am - 12.30pm Worsley Woods Thu 26th July & 2nd August 12.30 - 2.30pm Blackleach Country Park Fri 10th August, 1.00 - 2.30pm £1.00pp

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In The Frame’ Quiz £1 Find all the portraits hidden in the Hall and gardens. Daily Crafty Mondays Drop in to our kitchen for a different garden themed craft each week!

Supplies are limited so come early!

23rd July: Brilliant Bug Houses 30th July: Grow Your Own Cress 6th Aug: Lovely Ladybird Houses 13th August: Apple Bird Feeders 20th August: Buzzy Bee Houses 10am-12pm, £1.50-£4.00 per item Tudor Toys FREE Meet a Tudor lady in her chamber and play with some Tudor toys.

Tuesdays, 10am-12pm Meet the Maids £1.50 Come to the kitchen and meet one of the Tudor servants. Find out about her life and have a go at a different Tudor craft each week.

Wednesdays, 10-12pm Pop-Up Library Corner FREE Browse the titles on offer and make use of our cosy reading area. Find out what the library can offer you!

Daily between 12th-30th August The Time Collector FREE From the cobbled streets of Victorian England to the sizzling sands of Ancient Egypt, join Scallywags Theatre Company on an interactive journey through time. Meet characters from extraordinary civilisations on a fun filled family adventure!

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Tue 7th August 11.00am & 11.45am Stories and Rhymes FREE All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. No need to book, just drop in and join in.

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Daily Toys through Time £1.50 toy kit Play with some traditional toys.

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Washday Wednesday FREE Victorian laundry demonstrations.

Wednesdays, 11am & 2pm Meet the Street £1.50 peg doll kit Meet a resident from Lark Hill Place, look at unusual Victorian objects.

Thursdays, 10am-12pm & 1-3pm Lark Hill Place Sweet Shop Pop down for some sweet treats Fridays, 10am-12pm & 1-3pm Pop-Up Library Corner FREE Read in our cosy reading area.

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THE NAZ

Winners of “The Best Bangladeshi Restaurant” Award Asian Restaurant Awards 2018

Asian Restaurant Awards 2018 On Monday 5th March 2018, the Asian Catering Federation (ACF) hosted their first Asian Restaurant Awards.

The winners of the inaugural Asian Restaurant Awards were announced at a glittering awards ceremony, held at the Manchester Hilton. The evening, attended by over 500 leading restaurateurs, chefs, food journalists and VIP guests, was hosted by BBC TV news anchor, Barbita Sharma.

The Naz, in Monton, scooped the presitgious title of “Best Bangladeshi Restaurant”.

The Asian Restaurant Awards were organised by the Asian Catering Federation (ACF) which represents the nation’s 30,000 Asian and Oriental restaurants.

In his keynote speech, ACF Chairman Yawar Khan declared the Asian Restaurants Awards a great success and promised to return next year with “an even bigger and better event.”

In his programme notes, Asian Restaurant Awards judge, George Shaw, commented: “Over 25 years ago culinary pioneer Madha Jaffrey told me that too many Asian restaurant owners were in a race to the bottom, under cutting each other’s prices, with enormous menus of poorly cooked dishes. Tonight, we celebrate the achievements of those in a race to the top.”

Manchester's Deputy Mayor congratulated Mr Mannan, owner of The Naz, and his family on his success.

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Community News

Eccles Rotary Buzzes with Books

Help us Spread the Word Eccles Rotary has been a part of the community since 1932, serving the local people with projects such as working with the unemployed, promoting youth activities through music, away days and competitions and supporting the Eccles Gateway Club (MENCAP).

We also run the Rotary Community Bookshop, a meeting point in the Shopping Centre. This project started in 2009 in response to the National Literacy Trust‘s campaign to create a literacy culture in England and to promote more reading, particularly in people who thought it was not for them.

Eccles Rotary now operate a twice monthly “bookswap” from our shop as well as supplying book boxes to a number of retirement complexes in the area. In addition as a major part of the scheme we give free nearly new books to children and for the last four Christmases have distributed new, wrapped books to young people from our Santa’s Grotto.

In the press recently, an article reported that 40,000 children in Greater Manchester do not own a single book, so the club took action and organised a large scale event, “The Buzzing Book Bonanza”, in the Shopping Centre where 200+ books were freely given to children and they could listen to stories, meet local authors and “Hollyoaks” star Kieron Richardson, find out about the library and enjoy healthy food from “Strip Café” along with drinks from Eccles Coffee Bar. This was the local community working together.

Now, following requests, we want to extend our book activities across Eccles/Monton and are looking for local people who have an interest in reading and a couple of hours a month to spare to help us. This is a perfect way to make a positive local impact, meet new like-minded people in an informal situation and organise events. Find out more and email us at info@ecclesrotary.org

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Manchester City of Trees

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Call for schools to help new trees take root across the region Environmental charity City of Trees is calling both primary and secondary schools to get in touch if they want pupils to help plant trees across Greater Manchester.

Last year City of Trees, who has pledged to plant 3 million trees across Greater Manchester - one for every person, planted over 15,000 new trees with schools across the region – part of their ‘Trees for Learning’ initiative.

The initiative is part of a national DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) backed programme of tree planting which will see 1 million trees planted with primary schools across the UK by 2020.

City of Trees officially launched ‘Trees for Schools’ initiative in November 2017 with the help of Springwatch Unsprung presenter Lindsey Chapman and children and staff at St Charles RC Primary School in Swinton, Salford.

Now the charity is calling for schools across Greater Manchester to get in touch to if they would like to get

involved – whether they have land for planting trees, or want pupils to experience helping to sow new saplings in a local greenspace.

Beth Kelsall, City of Trees, explains; “Tree planting season takes place over winter, when the trees are dormant, so we’re calling on schools now to get in touch so we can get plans in place for the new term”.

She adds; “Planting a tree enables pupils to connect with nature in a really simple way. Working with schools this year we have seen how much the kids enjoy getting muddy and making a different to their school grounds and local greenspaces.”

City of Trees is also delivering outdoor and classroom education sessions, linking nature to the national curriculum.

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Geoff Hamilton Macmillan Cancer Support Volunteer

A BLOOMING PLOT! Plotting on the Macmillan Plot...

Around the City...

The Macmillan plot is bursting with new growth and the late Spring warmth has brought our crops up to speed following the earlier cold spell.

We have been experimenting again and now have red celery and red sprouts growing well, in the hope that we can get children to try them.

At Tindall Street we have been blessed to have Don Booth, the chairman, advising us from the start of the Macmillan project. Don retired from this post earlier this year after many years and 50 years of allotmenteering, with a splendid turnout of friends and well wishers along with a very well attended barbecue. The new chairman is Dennis Johnson, another long standing member of the allotment fraternity and a keen grower.

The new beetroot beds are flourishing and an old tree container has made a great parsnip tub.

Our red and green gooseberries were attacked by caterpillars but we sprayed them in time to save most of the fruit.

Beechfield allotments may soon be brought back into production following the Council granting planning consent for housing on the adjacent former Swinton Sewage Works. The scheme is in its early days but you can register interest now.

Our plum tree is bearing its first fruit. It blossomed beautifully but there aren’t very many plums - maybe next year we’ll do better.

Hilton Lane may soon be confirmed as the location for a new allotment site of 15 ‘half plots’ following talks between Salford Allotment Federation and Bellway, the prospective developer.

The Chantanay carrots are spectacular this year - no sign of carrot fly trouble and putting plenty of horticultural sand into the bed seems to have suited the crop.

For the first time we tried planting rainbow chard this year and it seems to be doing well; it’s so colourful and we hope it carries on growing to full size.

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Blackleach allotments are under active consideration for improvement and nearby housing development proposals may help to generate some funding for the scheme. SAF is actively pursuing this possibility with the developer and the Council.

City Farm is still in discussion with the various agencies. A progress meeting is planned for July.

Don will be actively involved and hopefully some decisions will be made at this meeting.

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

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Local History

Freemen of the City of Salford Many people remember that on 17th November 2017 the artist Harold Riley was made a Freeman of the City of Salford. He was the 25th recipient – who was the first?

To be admitted as a Freeman is a tradition that has no real privileges but is regarded as a honour given to people who have lived or worked in the city of Salford and are valued members of the community. In its oldest sense a ‘Freeman’ referred to someone who had certain privileges in a city or borough such as the right to earn money and to own land. However with reforms to local government administration in the late 19th century, the award of ‘Freeman’ became an honour and more about civic pride.

The first award was made to Benjamin Armitage, an industrialist, social reformer and MP, who was admitted on 18 January 1899. In October 1898, on the initiation of the then Mayor Alderman Sir Richard Mottram, the Council agreed to present the Freedom of the Borough to Mr Armitage and Mr Ben Wolfe Levy of London, and both gentlemen had accepted (Salford City Reporter, 24 December 1898). Mr Levy amongst other things had been responsible for developing the David Lewis Recreation Ground at the far end of Peel Park. The confirmation ceremony was held in the Council Chamber at Salford Town Hall, Bexley Square, when a special Council meeting was convened.

Other recipients have included David Lloyd George, as a tribute to his leadership during the First World War, L.S. Lowry, Nelson Mandela and Ryan Giggs. Mrs Charis Frankenburg MA JP was the first woman to be admitted in November 1972 almost seventy-five years after the honour had been introduced.

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pleasure. It enables the City Council to express in a formal manner its appreciation of the services given to the City over many years.’

The article above was written by Don Rainger and a more comprehensive description of the Freemen of Salford appears in the latest edition of Salford Link.

Salford Link is Salford’s Local History Magazine and is produced twice a year. It has appeared for many years under the name LifeTimes Link, but with this issue has changed to Salford Link. It is a 28 page full colour A4 magazine costing just £3 and is available from city libraries, Salford Museum and Ordsall Hall.

Recent issues have been produced by a team of volunteers and people are encouraged to take out a subscription, so for only £8 you can have two issues delivered to your door. For subscriptions visit www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk/culture We also welcome contributions which can be sent to salfordlink@outlook.com or The Editor, Salford Link, Salford Museum and Art Gallery, The Crescent, Salford M5 4WU. The deadline for the next issue is 12th October.

Other articles in the current issue include: Worsley Clocks, 1918 Street, Joseph Brotherton, Pilkington Archives, Markendale Portraits and news from Salford Museum, Ordsall Hall and Local History Societies.

Written by Paul Hassall

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Community News

CARERS AND EX-CARERS SUPPORT GROUP

Are you caring for someone with dementia and living in Salford? If you answered YES then this is for you.

We are a group of carers and ex-carers who meet once a month at the Humphrey Booth Resource Centre, Worsley Road, Swinton, M27 5WW. We are a very friendly welcoming group of people who meet to chat about the way we are coping with our caring roles. It is so easy to feel isolated, even if you have family and friends around you and it isn't always easy to open up and admit that you are worried about the future and if you are doing the correct things as a carer.

Those feelings of frustration, anger, "why me" and guilt. We have all been there and our aim is to reach out and invite you to join us. We may not have all the answers but we can always find a man or woman who has.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

We have various guest speakers e.g. counsellors, occupational therapists, psychologists, health professionals, solicitors etc and we also enjoy the occasional craft sessions, demonstrations and trips out. We have lots of laughter and the occasional tears but we certainly enjoy ourselves.

So what are you waiting for, we would love you to come and join us for a cuppa every fourth Wednesday of each month, 10.00am-12.00pm.

Next meetings: 25th July, 22nd August, 26th September and 24th October.

For more details contact Pat Foy: Tel: 0161 788 9806 or e-mail carersandexcarers@yahoo.com

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What’s On JULY & AUGUST 2018 Community Events KING STREET CRAFT CLUB Height Methodist Church Ladies, join us to learn new skills and crafts - old and new, knitting and card making. Varied ages and capabilities. 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 JOIN US AND SING Height Methodist Church Hall Interested in learning to sing or dance, or mentoring young people in singing? Join our new multicultural singing group, open to all ages and abilities. No need to be a church member. We are just about singing, moving and having fun!

Fridays, 7.00 - 8.00pm FREE (booking required) Kimberly: 07368 223777 Email: joinusandsing@hotmail.com CLAREMONT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Height Methodist Church Meeting to discuss issues effecting the local community including, crime, housing and environmental issues. 1st Wednesday each month.

Wed 4th July (no meeting August) 7.30 - 9.00pm FREE Mary Ferrer: 0161 288 1968 SUMMER QUIZ NIGHT & SUPPER St Paul's Church, Monton Join us for a summer-themed Quiz Night. Come as a team of max 6 players or on your own and join with one of the teams put together on the night. Ticket price includes supper and soft drinks, bring your own wine, beer or alcoholic drinks.

Time to get together simply for the fun of it!

Sat 21st July, 7.30pm £5 Adults, £1 Children incl supper Tony: 0161 790 3373 or 07856 200711 22 LIVE IT LOCAL

CLAREMONT AND WEASTE: COMMUNITY MEETINGS St Luke’s Primary School, M5 5JH Open meetings where residents can influence neighbourhood decisions.

Tue 24th July 6.30pm FREE Marie Shields - 0161 603 4091 FRIENDSHIP WALK & PICNIC Clifton Country Park A chance to pack a picnic, put on some comfy shoes and get together for a gentle stroll around the lake followed by enjoying our own picnics.

Then join in with the games or relax in the open air. Meet at the Visitors Centre. A free event organised by St Paul’s Church, Monton, open to anyone, including friends from the Eccles Team Of Churches.

Sun 19th August 2.20 - 4.30pm Tony: 0161 790 3373 or 07856 200711

Family Activities BUILE HILL PARK FESTIVAL Buile Hill Park As part of the GM Festival of Ageing: Salford festivities. A fun event for all the family, for the young, old and all those in the middle. Free activities, food and refreshments!

Wed 4th July 10.00am - 1.00pm FREE entry Facebook: Ambition for Ageing Salford FESTIVAL OF AGEING Watersports Centre, Salford Quays A celebration of ageing and living well with dementia. A family day packed with boat races, climbing sessions, market stalls, talks, films, scrumptious food, fun and laughter.

Challenging the stigmas of ageing and dementia, inviting people of all ages to try, buy, eat, watch and enjoy.

Sat 7th July, 11am - 3pm Emma: esmith@ageuksalford.org.uk Dementia Support: 0161 728 2001

CAR BOOT SALE City Airport (Barton), Eccles Join us for our monthly Car Boot and enjoy browsing and bargain hunting! Café/Bar on site serving breakfast and hot/cold drinks. For details or to book a pitch visit our website. Proceeds from pitch fees go to the Veterans Garage - a unique project providing support to Military Veterans across the North West.

Sunday 15th July, 19th August and 16th September 9.00am - 12.00pm FREE entry for buyers/browsers Pitch Fee £10.00 www.visitcityairport.co.uk/carboot BRIDGEWATER WEEKENDER Duke’s Drive, Monton Explore the delights of Salford’s Bridgewater Canal as we celebrate the birthday of this much loved local waterway which opened 257 years ago. A free festival of family fun, entertainment, music, heritage and crafts, it will be our biggest and best yet. Visit our website for more details about the event.

Sun 8th July 12.00 - 5.00pm FREE entry www.est1761.org SALFORD PRIDE: THE PINK PICNIC Peel Park, The Crescent, M5 4WU Super-friendly summer afternoon event in the park with live music, food and drink games, children's activities, bouncy castle, face painting, street entrainment and stalls of all kinds. Guest acts, performers and speakers to be announced. Dogs very welcome. Bring your picnic blankets and food to share with new friends.

Sat 14th July 1.00 - 8.00pm FREE Adrian Palmer : 07817 037960

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Whats On FAIR ON THE GREEN Worsley Green Join Worsley Village Community Association for a family fun day with many stalls, crafts, plants, cakes and refreshments, Plus the return of the popular Wigan Ukulele Band.

Sun 15th July 11.00am - 4.00pm FREE entry Beryl: 0161 794 9627 Karen: 0161 794 1574 ORDSALL HALL GARDEN PARTY Ordsall Hall Join us for our annual celebration in the gardens of Ordsall Hall. Tasty food and drink, ice cream, great music, children’s activities, raffles, storytelling and lots, lots more! All proceeds from the event go towards the upkeep of Ordsall Hall.

Sun 15th July 12.00 - 4.00pm £1 Adult, children FREE Tel: 0161 872 0251 PARRFOLD PARK SUMMER FESTIVAL: HEALTHIER & HAPPIER Parr Fold Park, Walkden Our 5th Summer Festival, this year with a health theme with health professionals on hand to chat to.

All the usual festival activities.

Full stage line up with Farnworth & Walkden Brass Band, Manchester Samba Band, AKTA plus other local bands. Climbing wall, sporting activities and meet the donkeys.

Sat 21st July, 12 - 5pm FREE entry Facebook: Walkden community DOGS IN SALFORD FESTIVAL Clifton Country Park Family fun festival promoting responsible dog ownership and sharing our love of dogs. The PDSA will be providing free dog health checks, chipping and nail clipping and Salford Health Improvement team will be doing free human health checks. Stalls selling doggy delights, homemade cakes, and kids activities. Dog show at 12pm.

Raising funds for Rochdale Dog Rescue and Street Paws.

Sun 22nd July, 11am - 4pm FREE entry Facebook: dogsinsalford

HEALTH WALKS Put your best foot forward with a friendly local walkers group: Monton Unitarian Church Tuesdays, 10 - 11am Sundays, 10 - 11am BEE ACTIVE Lightoaks Park The Friends of Lightoaks Park invite you to their annual Summer Family Funday. Centred around getting active through music, sports and leisure activities. Come ready for action, creativity, fitness, live entertainment and adventure. Inflatables, hot and cold refreshments etc...

Plus, there's lots of buzz around the second Great Lightoaks Bake Off! competition so get busy baking.

Sat 4th August 1.00 - 4.00pm FREE entry Facebook: lightoakspark SALFORD SUMMER FAMILY FETE Height Methodist Church We are back with another fun filled and hopefully sun filled family fete.

We have lots of craft stalls, delicious curry and cake and plenty of kids activities lined up for you all. It's going to be a day not to miss!

Sat 18th August 10.00am - 3.00pm FREE entry Tel: 07758346879 Facebook: Salford Summer Family Fete

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 Swinton Gateway Wednesdays (by appointment) Saturdays, 10am - 12.30pm Agecroft Fire Station Thursdays, 1 - 3pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0800 952 1000

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 DANCE FIT & BODY CONDITIONING Swinton Gateway If you can, you should and if you start you will achieve the results.

Feeling fitter & healthier. Places are limited please ring to book.

Mondays and Wednesdays 4.30 - 5.15pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 OPEN WATER SWIMMING Watersports Centre, Salford Quays There's no better feeling than swimming in the great outdoors, so come and try one of the fastest growing sports in the UK. Different length courses for all abilities. Coaching sessions and wetsuit hire available.

Mondays, 6 - 8pm Thursday, 6 - 8pm Sundays, 8.30-10.30am £5.00 per session (block passes avail) Tel: 0161 877 7252 WALK AND TALK Blackleach Country Park Come along and enjoy a leisurely walk. Wear suitable footwear and clothing. Meet at the visitor centre.

Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 FOOD AND GAMES Eccles Recreation Ground Join us at the Broadway Bowling Pavilion for a light lunch and to play a variety of table top games.

Tuesdays, 11am - 3pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 LIVE IT LOCAL 23

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Whats On WEDNESDAY WALKERS Clifton Country Park A two hour circular walk, exploring the countryside around Clifton.

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

Wednesdays, 10am - 12pm FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219

COMMUNITY BIKE RIDES Cleavley Track, Winton Free leisurely bike ride for beginners and experienced riders. Family rides will be in school holidays. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fridays 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000

MENTAL HEALTH DROP-IN Chadwick Road, Eccles M30 0WP Salford Link Project. Activities include arts and crafts, pool and table football, board games, wellbeing and weight management classes.

Wednesdays (ongoing) 10.00am - 1.00pm FREE 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

WEEKLY BIKE RIDE Buile Hill Park Hosted by Friends of Buile Hill Park.

Come and join us on our weekly bike ride on your own bike or book one of ours and a helmet. Limited free bikes available - please book.

Meet at the Croquet Pavillion.

Wednesdays, 1.00 - 2.30pm FREE Facebook: Friends of Buile Hill Park GREAT RUN LOCAL Watersports Centre, Salford Quays Free timed 2k and 5k weekly run along Salford’s unique waterfront.

Thursdays, 6.45 - 7.45pm www.greatrunlocal.org BATS, BALL & SHUTTLECOCKS Eccles Recreation Ground Come and join us in playing short tennis and badminton for adults.

Wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring a drink of water.

Fridays, 1.30 - 3.00pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 MARINA MILERS Boothstown Marina Enjoy rides along the Bridgewater Canal, through Worsley Woods and many points beyond. 8 to 15 miles.

Ring to book if a bike is required.

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HERITAGE HEALTH WALKS Age UK Salford Critchley Community Hub, Swinton Be inspired to get active, improve your health and learn more about your local area. Wear flat, grippy shoes or trainers and comfortable clothing. Walks held fortnightly.

Wed 4th & 18th July Wed 1st, 15th & 29th August 11.00am FREE (booking required) Tel: 0161 359 3410 Nichola.Swettenham@ageuksalford.org.uk

WILDFLOWER WALK Blackleach Country Park Join Blackleach volunteer Derek Brooks and the ranger to discover the vast array of wild flowers we have growing in the park.

Wed 18th July 7.00 - 9.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 DEMENTIA CARERS SUPPORT Humphrey Booth Resource Centre The Carers & ex-Carers Support Group invite you to join them if you are, or have been, a carer for someone living with dementia in Salford. Our meetings are a chance for carers and ex-carers to share their experiences, chat, laugh and even cry over a cup of tea. Held every fourth Wednesday of each month.

Wed 25th July Wed 22nd August 10.00am - 12.00pm Pat Foy: 0161 788 9806

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 TINY TOTS RAMBLERS 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 First Steps explores movement from the natural world this summer. Be a Bhangra bee, float like Eric Carle’s Tiny Seed, be as stealthy as a Bengali tiger & create a spider’s web to be proud of! For under 5 years and their adults to boogie, stretch and create together. 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 A free weekly 2k FUN timed run for juniors only (4-14 year olds). The course is run on a mixture of tarmac paths and grass. Ideal for all levels.

Sundays, 9.00am FREE www.parkrun.org.uk/salford-juniors COMICS WORKSHOP Height Library Do you like comics? Are you aged between 6 and 14? Do you want to try something new and exciting?

Then come and meet our Comics experts and try our new Comics Workshop! Call into the library to book your place, ring or email.

Sat 7th & 14th July 11.00am £1.00 per session (booking required) Tel: 0161 736 1907 or Email: height.library@scll.co.uk

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Whats On GALLERY BABIES Salford Museum and Art Gallery Come along to our gentle sensory sessions for pre-walking babies and their carers. Explore the activities together in the relaxed atmosphere of our galleries and spend as much or as little time as you like as you discover and play! Suitable for pre-walking babies only.

Tue 24th July & 7th August 10.00 - 11.30am (drop in anytime) FREE donations welcome Tel: 0161 872 0251

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

Sat 21st July Sat 18th August 9.30am - 2.00pm FREE entry Tel: 0161 707 3058 LOWRY MAKERS MARKET Lowry Outlet Plaza The finest local food, drink, art, design, vintage and modern craft.

Enjoy the music and performances.

Sat 21st to Sun 22nd July Sat 25th to Sun 26th August Saturdays, 10am - 7pm Sunday, 11am - 5pm FREE entry www.lowryoutlet.co.uk

Special Events ADULT UKULELE CLASS Walkden Town Centre Salford's Music and Performing Arts Service are excited to announce a new adult ukulele class organised in collaboration with START. From complete beginners to experienced players, everyone is welcome. Come along, meet new people and learn a new skill! Sessions will take place in the START ‘Make Space’ at Walkden Town Centre. Instruments are available to loan free of charge.

Mondays (from 4th June for 12 weeks) 10.00am FREE (booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0256

SALFORD VOLUNTARY RANGERS Blackleach & Clifton Country Parks Help carry out regular conservation tasks. Weekly event. Call for details of the day’s task.

Blackleach: Tuesdays 10am - 2pm 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 BEGINNERS SEWING GROUP Eccles Town Hall, M30 0LH Health Improvement activity: Machine sewing for beginners Ongoing. Pease ring to book.

Thursdays, 1.00 - 3.00pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 WORK CLUB Eccles Gateway Wanting a career change, looking for a job or help creating an email.

Ongoing. Please ring to book.

Thursdays, 4.30 - 6.30pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 TOURS OF ORDSALL HALL Ordsall Hall If you would like to find out more about the fascinating history of Ordsall Hall why not join one of our volunteers for an informal walking tour of the house.

Sundays (excl. 1st Sunday each month) 2.00 - 3.00pm £3.00 (drop in event) Tel: 0161 872 0251

FOR ADVERTISING OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 0161 790 2504

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.

Monday 2nd July Monday 6th August 2.00 - 4.00pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 2500 FREE BUSINESS ADVICE Eccles Gateway Receive expert advice from a qualified Business Advisor from PeoplePlus. If you have a business and want some support, need help to apply for funding, or have a new business idea, this is for you.

Thu 5th & 19th July 10.00am - 1.00 pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0161 793 2500 ME & MY DOG HEALTH CHECKS Free health checks for your dog.

Checks carried out by a PDSA vet nurse. Ear cleaning, nail clipping and Micro chipping also available.

Tue 10th July, 10am: Victoria Park Thu 12th July, 10am: Dukes Drive Fri 13th July, 10am: Buile Hill Park Sun 22nd July, 11am: Clifton Park FREE Facebook: dogsinsalford ECCLES COMMUNITY CHOIR SUMMER CONCERT Eccles Town Hall, Church Street Join us for this ever popular concert

by Eccles Community Choir. Full bar and refreshments. Raffle & cake stall.

Fri 13th July, 7.30pm £5.00 pay on the door www.ecclestownhall.org DECOUPAGE ANIMALS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Get together with a group of crafty individuals to explore new techniques and share skills. Our demonstrations are themed around using paper as our main material. Ages 16yrs+.

Includess materials and hot drink.

Wed 11th July, 5.30 - 7.30pm £8.00 (booking not required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 LIVE IT LOCAL 25

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Whats On ECHO CAFE Eccles Town Hall, Church Street Come and enjoy a bite to eat and a hot drink in our wonderful ECHO café. Listen to live music from our talented musicians.

Sat 14th July, 10am - 2pm FREE entry www.ecclestownhall.org THE WONDERS OF WILDLIFE Duke’s Drive - Worsley Woods Bridgewater Canal Try and spot the secretive Jay and listen out for the explosive call of the tiny wren as you explore Duke’s Drive. There’s so much wildlife to experience, so put on your walking boots, grab your binoculars and join us on this walk of discovery. All ages.

Sat 14th July, 10am - 12pm FREE (booking essential) www.est1761.eventbrite.co.uk

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BRIDGEWATER VOLUNTEERS: CANAL SIDE CLEAN-UP Old Fold Pocket Park, Kings Meadow Help to litter pick this popular walking route alongside the Bridgewater Canal and make it a more pleasant place to spend time this summer.

All abilities welcome. Over 18’s only.

Tools and materials supplied, wear suitable footwear and outdoor clothing. Bring a packed lunch.

Wed 18th July, 10am - 3pm FREE Jill Tyson: 07872 808003 E: bridgewatercanal@salford.gov.uk UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE Eccles Town Hall National organisation for retired & 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 20th July Fri 17th August 10.00am - 12.00pm £1.00 www.salfordu3a.co.uk

BRIDGEWATER VOLUNTEERS: PATH FINDERS Duke’s Drive, Monton Give a helping hand to remove sprouting weeds from pathways at Duke's Drive and along the canal towpath nearby. All abilities,18 yrs+ Wed 22nd August, 10am - 3pm FREE Jill Tyson: 07872 808003 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW MediaCityUK, Salford, M50 2EQ Fiona Bruce and the team of Antiques Roadshow experts will be waiting to welcome you, so dust off your family heirlooms and dig out those car boot bargains and bring them along for free advice and valuations. Doors open 9.30am and close 4.30pm. Everyone welcome.

Thu 30th August 9.30am - 5.00pm FREE (no tickets required) www.bbc.co.uk/antiquesroadshow 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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