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Welcome It’s been a busy few months working on some exciting developments, starting with our new On Our Doorstep & Live it Local logo and a new style front cover. We hope you like them! We are redesigning our website too, which will be launching in the coming weeks, so “watch this space” as they say!

Our first magazine was published over seven years ago in 2010. Since then we have steadily developed the content, expanded our circulation and added new services to our business. Did you know we offer leaflet distribution with our magazines, social media marketing packages, and design & printing services?

Supporting the community continues to be a priority for us. As well as promoting local groups, charities and events in our magazines, we are sponsoring events such as the Monton Village Festival in July, and taking part in some St Ann’s Hospice charity events.

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

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Contents 6

RHS Gardens Bridgewater Plans approved by Salford Council

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Half Term Activities Fun things for the school holidays

12

Macmillian Walk & Talk Local walking support group

14

Bowel Cancer Support Salford support meetings & events

18

Competition!

Win Brunch at Worsley Marriott

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Where to Brunch Delicious places to brunch locally

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What’s On

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Barton Aerodrome A history of our local airport

28

Spring Gardening Focus on our outdoor spaces

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Community News

RHS Gardens Bridgewater:

Another Step Closer...

In January 2017, The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) submitted the proposed plans for the RHS’s fifth garden “Bridgewater” to Salford City Council.

The gardens will bring back to life the lost historic grounds at Worsley New Hall.

Last month (April 2017) the plans were approved.

A spokesperson for the Royal Horticultural Society, RHS said: “We are delighted that Salford City Council has today granted planning permission in principle for RHS Garden Bridgewater. This means that this exciting and inspirational project, which will provide huge benefit to the local area, has passed another key stage.

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Walled Garden Plans: Tom Stuart-Smith

The proposals include designs for a new Welcome Building at the 154-acre site, from architects Hodder+Partners, who were invited to design a world-class visitor centre which will provide a gateway to the gardens, as well as designs for the reuse of existing buildings for catering, garden centre and retail purposes. Other material featured in the planning submission includes garden designs by landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith, who produced the masterplan for the site.

The application will now be referred to the Secretary of State due to the green belt status of the site. There are still many stages involved in creating this world-class garden but we look forward to updating everyone as our plans progress.”

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HALF TERM ACTIVITIES MULTI-SPORTS ACTIVITY Swinton and Pendlebury Leisure Centre Salford Community Leisure provides fun multisport activities for 8-16yrs including basketball, badminton, short tennis, football, arts and crafts and much more! Also includes roller skating, trampolining and swim gala.

Children may arrive/leave at any point.

Mon 29th May to Fri 2nd June 11.00am - 4.00pm £2.00 per day Colin Richardson: 0161 778 0775

ORDSALL HALL Family Quiz Have a go at our insect themed quiz and get a small prize at the end.

Sun 28th May to Sun 4th June, £1

Outdoor Fun Join us in the garden at Ordsall Hall for some fun activities exploring the natural world.

Tue 30th May to Thu 1st June

Meet the Maids

Make and Take Table

Drop in to our kitchen and meet one of the servants. You’ll be able to find out about her life and have a go at making a making a peg doll.

Tue 30th May | Thu 1st June 10am-12pm & 1-3pm, £1.50

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Sand Fossils

Meet the Street

Inspired by our archaeology exhibition, make some fossils! Bring a small plastic toy and have a go at making your very own sand fossil to take home.

Thu 1st June 10am-12pm & 1-3pm, £2

Meet a character from Lark hill Place, find about how they lived, look at some unusual Victorian objects and have the chance to make peg doll!

Wednesday 10am-12pm & 1-3pm, £1.50

All drop in, no booking required Tel: 0161 872 0251

Victorian Washday

SALFORD MUSEUM & ART GALLERY Tue 30th May to Fri 2nd June

Holiday Quiz Receive a prize at the end!

Daily, during opening hours, £1

Mr Radclyffe’s Toy Shop Try out some Victorian toys.

Tuesday, 10am-12pm & 1-3pm

Get hands on and help Mrs Brown do her washing the Victorian way!

Thursday, 11am, 1pm & 2pm £2.00

Mrs Tomlinson’s Sweet Shop Friday, 10am-12pm & 1-3pm All drop in, no booking required Tel: 0161 778 0800

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Friday 23rd June 2017 10km sponsored walk in aid of St Ann’s Hospice

www.mmwalk.org.uk 0161 498 3631 Registered charity number 258085

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Community News

Join the Manchester Midnight Walk 2017 St Ann’s Hospice’s flagship fundraising event, the Manchester Midnight Walk, is back for 2017.

This year’s walk will take place on Friday 23 June 2017 and interested walkers can sign up now on the website – www.mmwalk.org.uk, or by calling 0161 498 3631.

The 2017 event comes after around 2,000 participants paraded through the streets of the city last year, raising just under £170,000 for one of the oldest adult hospices in the country.

The event has continued to pull in the crowds every year since it began in 2007, creating a unique late-night party atmosphere.

Eamonn O’Neal, Chief Executive of St Ann’s, said:

“Last year’s walk was incredible with thousands of people joining in to raise an amazing amount for the hospice. We’re really excited for this year’s event, and can’t wait for everyone to see what we have planned for the evening!”

Many walkers take part in memory of lost loved ones, whilst others join in simply for a night of fun and fundraising. *To register please call the hospice on 0161 498 3631 or visit www.mmwalk.org.uk *The Standard Adult Fee of £20 applies for those aged 18 and over. The Youth Fee for walkers aged 11-17 years (walkers must be aged 11 or over) is £10, with Previous Walkers at £15, and Groups (5 people or more) fee of £15 per person.

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MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT:

LOCAL WALK & TALK GROUP The Macmillan Salford Cancer walk and talk group was established in 2012 to give those affected by cancer the opportunity to walk for health and meet others and share cancer experiences.

Salford Let's Walk & Talk Cancer Walking Group meets monthly on Wednesdays to explore the green spaces of Salford and to walk for health. It’s a very friendly and welcoming group. The group has discovered some hidden gems in Salford and feedback is that the walks are interesting and fun. We usually have light refreshments afterwards to plan future walks.

If you or someone you know is living with or affected by cancer and you would like to walk for health, please come and join us. We cater

for all fitness levels and you can walk as often or as little as you like. All that is required are a pair of sensible shoes. The next walks are: Wed 24th May, 1pm: Boothstown Community Centre. Meet here for a stroll along the looplines.

Tue 6th June, 6pm: Monton Unitarian Church, Monton Green. An evening walk to the Three Sisters in Ellesmere Park.

Wed 28th June, 1pm: Clifton Country Park.

Meet at the car park.

For more information please contact:

Janet Atherton at Macmillan Salford Tel: 0161 206 1455 or 0161 918 7804 Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Assistant Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Centre Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust & The Christie @ Salford, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD

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Salford Royal Hospital Foundation Trust: The Salford Bowel Cancer Support Group Our support group was formed in 2010 by the hospitals’ colorectal nursing team so anyone affected by bowel cancer (patient, family, friend or supporter) could find someone they could talk to about the condition, its’ consequences, where to look to for help, advice or just plain talk about feelings etc.

The group is backed up by the Macmillan Cancer Support staff based in the hospital who also offer an ear, advice or a shoulder when needed.

Both teams offer support before and after surgery so a diagnosis, surgical procedure or postoperative issues can be discussed at any time.

We meet every other month, in the hospital, for a ‘talking-shop’ where anything can be brought up, not just medical matters. Plus, there is a programme of visits and events for the non-

meeting months.

Where possible nursing and Macmillan staff attend both the meetings and social events, subject to their heavy workload!

If you or someone close to you would like to attend, our next 2017 meetings are: June 15th • August 17th • October 17th 6pm, Mayo Building, Salford Royal Hospital.

New members are welcome to join the visits and activities in the months in between.

For further information please contact: Wendy Barlow: 0161 799 0469 (Group Secretary) John Davies: 0161 799 6250 (Chairman) Janet Atherton: 0161 206 1455 / 0161 918 7804 (MacMillan Cancer Support)

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Eccles Shopping Centre

“Welcome Summer” Event and bring them to the shopping centre for 12pm.

There will be a table set out ready for all bakes.

June 17th Craft and Farmer’s Market Join us for our special ‘Welcome Summer’ event – well, we can always hope summer comes along!

There will be the regular Craft and Farmer’s Market with some great food and gifts for everyone.

PLUS there will be an Afternoon Tea Dance, all are welcome to come along, have tea and dance.

We will be meeting at the Coffee Cart in the Shopping Centre at 1pm.

Come on, show ‘em how it’s done!

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Where to find...

DELICIOUS LOCAL BRUNCHES Not quite breakfast. Not quite lunch. The late morning to mid-afternoon tradition of brunch has existed in some form since the late nineteenth century. Originating in England in the 1890s, this culinary contender to breakfast reached a peak in popularity in 1930s as it spread to the United States. British writer Guy Beringer first used the word “brunch” in 1895 in an essay in Hunters Weekly called “Brunch: A Plea.” Beringer suggested brunch could be a sociable alternative to the quick breakfasts and heavy, post church meals of the day, as well as a better time for those with hangovers to eat! Who can argue with that?

Over the past decade, the Brits have fallen back in love with brunch and more establishments are offering breakfasts and brunches to meet demand. Find here a selection of local eateries serving some of the best brunches in our community.

GRILL IN THE PARK Marriott Worsley Park Walkden Road Worsley M28 2QT Tel: 0161 975 2000 Serving breakfast every day until 11.00am, from modern classics to a full English breakfast buffet. Voted as having the best breakfast in the North West by Trivago in November 2016.

Top 3 brunch dishes Eggs Benedict: two poached eggs, toasted English muffin, grilled bacon and hollandaise sauce.

Grilled Beef Steak, fried eggs, mozzarella cheese.

Baked Waffles with maple syrup and fresh berries.

ALBERT'S WORSLEY East Lancashire Road Worsley M27 0AA www.albertsworsley.com Our brunch menu every Saturday and Sunday morning contains classic British dishes with ingredients from local producers with some additional favourites from around the globe.

Top 3 brunch dishes Albert’s Ultimate Breakfast Buttie: Sausage, fried egg, cheddar slice, pancetta, black pudding and bloody mary ketchup on a pretzel bun.

Chorizo Hash Scrambler: Scrambled egg with potato and onion hash, chorizo and sriracha creme fraiche.

Veggie Breakfast - vegetarian sausage, vegetarian black pudding, plum tomatoes, fried mushrooms, two poached free range eggs, baked beans, sautéed potatoes and toast.

GREENS SANDWICH BAR & KITCHEN 166 Station Road Swinton, M27 6BT FB: greens.swinton We sell food for everyone, from classic sandwiches to modern twists on salads.

New extension opening May 2017.

Top 3 brunch dishes Smoked bacon and cream cheese with avocado served on a fresh toasted bagel.

Crushed avocado and poached eggs on toasted granary bloomer with a dressed salad.

Classic grilled cheese on sourdough served with Green’s signature slaw.

GEORGE’S DINING ROOM & BAR Barton Road Worsley, M28 2PD www.georgesworsley.co.uk George’s Dining Room offers a high quality brunch every day; whether for a quick bite before work or a leisurely treat. Warm up with a speciality tea or illy coffee, or why not try a liquor coffee?

Top 3 brunch dishes Eggs Florentine Poached with Spinach & Hollandaise Bacon Sandwich Georges Breakfast: Maple bacon, chipolata sausages, black pudding, poached eggs, potato rosti, mushrooms, homemade baked beans and toast.

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What’s On MAY & JUNE 2017 Community Events FRIENDSHIP GROUP Ranulph Court, M6 7GX Health Improvement activity:Meet other people at our friendly group held every week.

Mondays, 2.00-3.30pm Tel: 0800 952 1000 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 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 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 3rd May Wed 7th June 7.30 - 9.00pm FREE Mary Ferrer: 0161 288 1968 20 LIVE IT LOCAL

CHARITY COFFEE & CAKE MORNING St Paul’s Church, Monton Please join us for a special charity fundraiser for Streetchild whose mission is to ensure that all children live in a safe and nurturing environment. There will be lots of coffee, tea, cakes to eat or buy to take away, a 'prize every time' tombola & more.

Sat 6th May 10.30am - 12.00pm FREE (small donation for refreshments) Tony: 0161 790 3373 SOUP AND BREAD LUNCH FOR CHRISTIAN AID St Paul’s Church, Monton Christian Aid is one of those charities that works where needed around the world without making the headlines.

Please join us for a simple lunch of delicious homemade soup and crusty bread. There will be a raffle too, all to raise funds for this worthwhile cause as part of Christian Aid Week.

Sun 21st May 12.30 - 2.00pm Adults £3, Children £1 Tony: 0161 790 3373 CLAREMONT AND WEASTE: COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETINGS De La Salle Sports Club Open meetings where residents can influence neighbourhood decisions.

Tue 30th May, 6.30pm FREE Marie Shields - 0161 603 4091 ST PAUL'S SUMMER FAIR St Paul's Church, Monton Visit us whatever the weather. There will be homemade jams & chutneys, cake stall, greeting cards, plants, Mothers Union Clothesline, Monton Art Group exhibition and much more. Join us for coffee and cake, have bacon butties for lunch, shop at the stalls and have a go at the tombolas including a prize every time 'Sweet Treat' tombola!

Sat 10th June 11.00am - 2.00pm FREE entry Tony: 0161 790 3373

SALFORD ARMED FORCES DAY AT WINTON FESTIVAL Winton Park As part of a national celebration, Winton Festival honours the British Armed Forces with a day of live music, exhibitions, the Salford Angels WI tea tent, military memorabilia, stalls, displays and children's activities. The event starts with the Armed Forces Day Parade at 10.30am from Duke's Drive in Monton to the park.

Sat 24th June 11.00am - 2.00pm FREE entry Email: joanne.farrell@salford.gov.uk SWINTON AND PENDLEBURY COMMUNITY NETWORK Venue TBC Find information about your neighbourhood management team, the Swinton and Pendlebury area and some ideas on how you can get involved in your community.

Tue 27th June 6.00pm Andrew Meadows - 0161 603 4293

Family Activities SALFORD COMIC CON Irlam & Cadishead Leisure Centre Celebrate all things superhero, sci-fi such as Star Wars, Dr Who and other popular TV programmes. A day packed with exciting exhibitors selling vintage Marvel Comics, DC Comics, toys, t-shirts and other memorabilia. Plus competitions for the whole family to enter and enjoy.

Come to this fantastic event and dress as your favourite superhero!

Sun 7th May (booking required) 10.00am - 5.00pm £4 Adult, £2 Child, £8-10 Family www.mseevents.co.uk

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FAMILY FUNFAIR Prince's Park, Irlam Manders and Hill bring their traditional spring funfair to Prince's Park.

Lots of children's rides, side shows, thrills, spills and candy floss on offer.

Suitable for all the family.

Thu 11th May to Sun 14th May Weekdays 5.30pm-9.30pm Saturday 12.30pm-9.30pm Sunday 12.30pm-7.00pm Rides from £1.50 THE DEEP DARK WOOD Bridgewater Park (near Boothstown Marina) Join the mouse and listen to the Gruffalo story as you walk around the Deep Dark Wood to find the fox, snake, owl and someone special, then collect natural objects and make your own Gruffalo to take home. Please wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear – it could be very muddy.

Sun 21st May 1.00 - 2.30pm FREE (booking essential) www.est1761.eventbrite.co.uk CIRCUS FUNTASIA Victoria Park, Swinton Traditional family run circus.

Featuring motorbike globe riders, acrobats, aerialists, clowns, comedy and plenty of thrills.

Wed 24th May to Mon 29th May Weekdays 5pm & 7.30pm Saturday 2pm & 5pm Sunday 12pm & 3pm Tickets from £10.00 www.circusfuntasia.co.uk

RELAXED PLAYHOUSE! The Lowry An accessible visual art activity for children with additional needs aged 5-11 and their families. Led by an experienced visual artist this laid back activity will offer families the opportunity to spend time together doing something creative and having fun. Last Sunday of every month.

Sun 28th May Sun 25th June 11.00am - 12.30pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0843 208 6000 VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

Health & Fitness HEALTHY HIPS AND HEARTS Kemball House, Monton Chair based exercise sessions aimed at older people to reduce ill health, reduce falls, increase social interaction, improve balance and improve overall wellbeing. All welcome.

Mondays 10.00 - 11.00am FREE Louise: 07928 522308 INDOOR KURLING Valley Community Centre Health Improvement activity:A gentle form of exercise for all ages and abilities. Indoor kurling and social group. All welcome. Drop in.

Mondays 1.00 - 3.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 SPINNING MUMS Swinton Gateway Salford Community Sport: Bring your baby whilst you work out!

A low impact, medium intensity 45 minute spin class to safely regain fitness. Booking is recommended.

Eccles Leisure Centre Tuesdays, 11.05am Tel: 0161 787 7107 Swinton & Pendlebury Leisure Ctr Wednesdays, 11.00am Tel: 0161 793 1750 Cost varies with type of Membership ALLOTMENT PROJECT Tindall Street, Eccles M30 7DF Health Improvement activity:Come along to the allotment project, enjoy the outdoors and get more active by doing some light gardening.

Tuesdays 1.00 - 3.00pm 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, 9.30-11.30am (drop in) Saturdays, 9.30-12pm (appt only) FREE 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 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 for free. Weekly from 10th May to 27th Sept 2017.

Wednesdays, 1.30-3.00pm Tel: 0800 952 1000 INDOOR KURLING Humphrey Booth Resource Centre Health Improvement activity: Light exercise and social group for people with Dementia and their carers.

Wednesdays, 1.30-3.30pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 WALK & OUTDOOR GYM Light Oaks Park Health Improvement activity: Join us for a walk and light exercise at the outdoor gym. Meet at the outdoor gym.

Thursdays, 10.30am-12.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 HEALTH WALKS 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 BIKE RIDE Cleavleys Track, Winton Health Improvement activity: Free leisurely community bike ride for beginners and experienced riders.

There may be a number of adult bikes and helmets which are free to use, just turn up. Wear suitable clothes and bring a drink. Family rides will be in school holidays. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

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BATS AND BOULES Eccles Recreation Ground Health Improvement activity: Come and join us in some outdoor activities for adults. Ongoing from 12th May 2017. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring a drink of water.

Fridays 1.30 - 3.00pm 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 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 May Mon 12th June 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 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.

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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 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 per session Tel: 0161 778 0568 / 0161 603 4214 Email: sayosparky@scll.co.uk 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 Discover what is behind the doors of Ordsall Hall with a different activity each week such as storytelling, craft or music in our weekly session for the under 5s and their families.

Wednesday (term time only) 9.45 - 10.45am £1.00 per child (booking not required) 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!

Wednesdays, 11.30am FREE Facebook: NCTBolton Email: nctboltman@hotmail.com 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 Weekly dance workshop where your little one can explore their creativity and have tons of fun! In this season we will wriggle, jiggle and jump as we explore stories, rhythm & music through our bodies. 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

Markets LOWRY MAKERS MARKET Lowry Outlet Plaza Join us on the final weekend of the month and expect to find the very finest local food, drink, art, design, vintage and modern craft carefully selected from Manchester artisans and business local to the North West. Meet the producers, browse the stalls, sample and enjoy the music and performance.

Sat 29th April to Mon 1st May Sat 27th May to Mon 29th May FREE entry www.lowryoutlet.co.uk 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 13th May Sat 10th June 10.00 - 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 20th May Sat 17th June 9.30am - 2.00pm FREE entry Tel: 0161 707 3058

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Whats On

Special Events 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 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 £3.00pp Tel: 0161 788 9053 Email: j.gumboots@gmail.com PEEL PARK & THE MEADOWS BAT WALK The Meadow, Meadow Road Join the Ranger for an evening stroll looking for bats and other nocturnal wildlife. Suitable for all ages. Bring a torch. Walk may involve uneven ground and steps. Bat sightings are not always guaranteed. Meet at the entrance to the Meadows (M7 1PA).

Wed 3rd May 8.30pm FREE (booking essential) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk or Tel: 0161 7934219 BLACKLEACH BIRD WALK Blackleach Country Park Join Blackleach volunteer, Derek Brooks, for a peaceful morning stroll around the park to try and spot some of the 70-80 species of bird that currently live on Blackleach.

Bring along your binoculars and a field guide if you have one.

Sat 6th May 10.00am-12.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219

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 8th May Mon 5th June 2.00 - 4.00pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 2500 DON'T GO INTO THE CELLAR: MURDER BY GASLIGHT Salford Museum and Art Gallery Join us in the atmospheric Victorian Gallery for a ghoulish audience with two of the most infamous poisoners in British history - William Palmer and Harvey Crippen. We invite you to encounter these murderous men of medicine as the diabolical doctors regale you with their case histories, and invite you to judge for yourselves whether they were in fact, guilty as charged!

Wed 10th May 7.30 to 10.00pm £5.00 (booking essential) Tel: 0161 778 0800 CRAFT SOCIALS 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+.

Includes all materials and hot drink.

PAPER DECORATIONS: Wed 17 May QUILLING: Wed 14th June 5.30 - 7.30pm £5.50 Tel: 0161 778 0800 THE THRILL OF LOVE Salford Arts Theatre

by Amanda Whittington. Award winning Barton Theatre Company present this dramatic story based on the life of British Femme Fatale, Ruth Ellis. The last woman to be hanged in July 1955. This exciting play explores the life and relationships of this sassy, smart woman who sought to escape poverty in the smoky glamour of the London club scene.

Thu 18th May 7.30pm £7.50, £6.00 Concessions Tel: 0161 925 0111 www.salfordartstheatre.com

BRIDGEWATER BAT WALK Monton to Worsley Come for a canal side walk and see if you can spot and hear local Pipistrelle and Daubenton’s bats as they forage for insects over the Bridgewater Canal. Please bring a torch and warm clothing. Meeting point: Old Fold Pocket Park, near entrance to the canal off Parrin Lane.

The walk is approximately 3.5 miles.

Places are limited.

Fri 19th May, 8.00-10.00pm FREE (booking essential) www.est1761.eventbrite.co.uk WHAT’S IN STORE? Salford Museum and Art Gallery To mark the University of Salford’s 50th anniversary, this exhibition launches their art collection to the public. A unique chance to see rarely shown works by artists including L.S. Lowry, Adolphe Valette, Liam Spencer, Cao Fei and Mishka Henner.

20th May to 19th November Museum opening hours FREE Tel: 0161 778 0800 WATERWAYS AND GREENWAY Barton Aqueduct Pocket Park A circular walk taking in Salford’s world famous waterways, the Bridgewater Canal and Ship Canal, linked by the newly extended Port Salford Greenway. Enjoy countryside, town and heritage along this mainly off road route. Approx 6 miles. Starts from Barton Aqueduct Pocket Park, Barton Lane.

Tue 23rd May 10.00am - 2.00pm FREE (booking essential) www.est1761.eventbrite.co.uk BIRD SONG IDENTIFICATION WALK Duke's Drive, Monton Have you ever heard a bird singing and wondered what it was? Join us for a morning walk with local bird expert Steve Atkins, from Greater Manchester Ecology Unit, to learn how to recognise different bird songs. There will be a stop for lunch so please bring a packed lunch and drink. Refreshments will be provided at the end of the walk when we stop to test our bird song skills. Bring a pair of binoculars. Approx 5 miles.

Adults only. Spaces limited.

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Whats On PAINTINGS IN CLOSE UP: PERILS OF THE SEA Salford Museum and Art Gallery A spotlight on two of the maritime paintings in the Victorian Gallery, “Ship on Fire” by Alfred Montague and “A Volunteer for the Lifeboat” by Maria Dorothea Robinson. Looking at the stories behind the works and the lives of the artists.

Wed 31st May 7.00 - 8.00pm £3.00 (booking not required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 QUEUES, CLOGS & REDEMPTION Salford Museum and Art Gallery Wood Street Mission has been helping children and families living in poverty in since Victorian times. This exhibition looks at their work from the days of ‘rescuing’ street children in the nineteenth century, sending tens of thousands to the seaside in the twentieth, and running a city gym for deprived teenagers and city professionals in the 1980s.

10th June to 5th November Museum opening hours FREE Tel: 0161 778 0800

PEEL PARK & THE MEADOWS FORAGING WALK Peel Park Join expert forager & naturalist David Winnard from Discover the Wild for this informative walk. Learn what local plants are edible & what to avoid & take a look at local nature.

Meet at the start of Peel Park, behind the Maxwell building.

Sun 25th June, 1.00-3.00pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 7934219 ECCLES AS IT WAS Eccles Library, Eccles Gateway An Illustrated talk on the history of Eccles by Chris Carson. Take a journey through the rich and varied history of Eccles. Tickets available from any Salford Library. Also present: Eccles and District History Society, Friends of Eccles Station and the Bridgewater Canal Project Tue 27th June, 11.00am FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 2500 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.

SHARE YOUR MEMORIES Eccles Library, Eccles Gateway Do you remember the old shops, cinemas, events, businesses, schools?

Share your memories and photographs for the possibility of future contributions to Salford’s local history magazine – the Lifetimes Link.

Tue 27th June 11.00am - 2.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 793 2500 THE CLATTER OF CLOGS TALK AND WALK Salford Museum and Art Gallery Meandering tales of Salford slums, literary genius, gangland violence, temperance and a fight for human rights. A look at archives at Salford Museum, followed by a walking tour led by qualified tour guide Suzanne Hindle along the River Irwell and Chapel Street to the original Mission building on Wood Street where the charity is still based. Ends with a tour of Wood Street Mission.

Wed 28th June 2.30 - 5.00pm £5.00 (booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800

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Those magnificent men in their flying machines...

They are up there every day and often we don’t even bother to look up to investigate.

The reason is because we have grown up with them, they have been in our local sky for almost a hundred years and are no novelty – as they would be in many other parts of the Country. “They” are the ever-present light aircraft emanating from what we locals know as “Barton Aerodrome”. It has had a few other names, since it was constructed in 1928, completing in 1930, as the United Kingdom’s very first purpose-built municipal airport. It was Manchester Airport and was duly called exactly that! The runways were, and still are, grass. A large Hangar was built for the protection of aircraft and, in 1933, a handsome Control Tower equipped with wireless communication with aircraft (both of which are still operational and Grade 2 Protected as relics of aviation history). An adjacent farmhouse became a Terminal and sheltered accommodation for passengers awaiting flights.

Services Begin The new Airport, financed by the municipal authority of Manchester, went into the business of providing air transport in the summer of 1930. Imperial Airways (in later life to become BOAC and then British Airways!) operated a thrice-weekly service to Croydon via Castle Bromwich, Birmingham. The flights originated in Croydon, stayed overnight at Barton, then flew back the following morning to connect with flights to Europe. Other airlines were quick to use the Barton facility, with a Croydon-based airline, Railway (?!) Air Services flying via Barton to Belfast and 26 LIVE IT LOCAL

Glasgow. By 1935 there were services linking Barton to Liverpool, Blackpool and the Isle of Man were in operation. But Barton’s days of glory in providing large scale passenger services were drawing to a close. The boggy nature of the airfield (it is part of the Chat Moss complex) meant that larger heavier aircraft could not use the runways. In fact the heaviest aircraft ever to do so were the DC3 Dakotas of Aer Lingus in the 1940’s.

Accordingly, in 1938, all scheduled passenger services were transferred to the new airport for Manchester - “Ringway”, which from 1940 to 1957 also became an RAF base.

New Roles for Barton With World War II, Barton was requisitioned by the Government for the repair of military aircraft, which was carried out by civilian companies from the then giant industrial complex of neighbouring Trafford Park.

These aircraft were a wide variety, from fighters to bombers, and included Hurricanes, Fairey Battles, Avro Ansons and Corsairs, all of which could then be conveniently flown back to their bases. Then Fairey Swordfish, the slow torpedo bomber type that had attempted to cripple the “Bismarck” German battleship, were scrapped at Barton and over 700 Percival training aircraft were built

by Hills & Sons of Trafford Park and test flown at the airfield, which was kept very busy throughout Fairey Swordfish the war.

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de Havilland Tiger Moth Aircraf at Manchester Airshow 2015 Control Tower built in 1933

A sole passenger service continued the airport’s original purpose, and this was the Aer Lingus flight by DC3, from Dublin to Barton, between 1940 - 1942. Perhaps because a ship crossing might have been more vulnerable to German attack or time was considered important, this service continued without any incident.

Come the end of the War and yet another new life for Barton dawned.

Training and Recreation In 1946 the Lancashire Aero Club moved their base to Barton, starting an association that was to last until 2007. At the same time the Manchester University Air Squadron and the RAF No.2 Reserve Flying School also moved in and remained until 1953, ensuring that the skies would always be full of their activities. All these groups engaged on training in Tiger Moths and Chipmunk aircraft, the School training future RAF personnel.

The Aero Club now operate from another site but individual enthusiasts still use Barton with their own aircraft which include microlights and there is also considerable business charter traffic due to the convenience of the airfield’s proximity to Manchester.

“Aviation Family Fun Day and Aircraft Fly-In Event” which now forms the “Manchester Airshow”.

Emergency Services For quite some years Barton has been the base for helicopters providing a number of vital services. The Greater Manchester Police Air Support Unit operate helicopters from the airfield 24 hours a day throughout the year. The North West Air Ambulance Service, a registered charity, base helicopters at Barton to provide emergency medical aid to much of the north west.

City Heliport In 2011 the “City Heliport” opened to provide a purpose built facility for a growing commercial demand. Offices, a Conference Room and a dedicated Passenger Lounge plus re-fuelling facilities, complemented by the existing airport make the Heliport very popular. Unlike the fixed-wing aircraft facility it operates at night for the emergency services with portable lighting – and by arrangement for civil helicopters.

Written by John Kirwin

Once called “Manchester Airport” Barton no longer flirts with alternatives, for its official name, according to the Civil Aviation Authority, is Manchester/Barton.

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Spring Gardening

CARRY ON PLOTTING! Plotting on the Macmillan Plot

Around the City...

Now that things are warming up and buds are everywhere, we have planted our various types of potatoes, onions, shallots and Nasturtiums, mulched the strawberries and fruit trees and weeded the last Sycamore seedlings out (we hope!). If you haven’t got this far yet, don’t worry, what goes in later will just finish a bit later, but don’t delay much longer or you’ll be watering till backache if the sun decides to shine.

Don Booth, Chairman of the Salford Allotment Federation has negotiated a policy with the City Council whereby 5,000m2 of land will be provided for new allotments for every 1,000 residences that are given planning consent. The SAF will monitor the number of approvals given and we expect to have more allotments in the future!

Our Perpetual Spinach turned into a woody shrub so it came out and we planted new seeds which have sprouted and are looking more like the leaves we want. It’s a brilliant plant which keeps on leafing-up - we use it in all sorts of recipes.

We salvaged some seedlings from last year’s failed beetroot crop and created raised beds from some old plastic bins, sawn into 3. They are small, but ideal for the job and are now our beetroot beds for successional planting.

Our Rhubarb has, as we hoped, performed very well - plenty of rain and some chicken manure has done us proud and we have plenty more to harvest yet. If you are still setting seeds, don’t forget to use tap water for watering until the seedlings are established to prevent any genetic problems from ‘butt’ water contamination.

Don is in discussion with the Universities of Salford and Liege (Belgium) regarding soil contamination across Europe and is hoping to make progress with the Health Farm initiative as part of this project.

There is talk of Network Rail handing some of their land at smaller stations to local Councils for management, so that better use can be made of those sites. We hope that this may result in more allotment spaces across the City!

The City Mayor, Paul Dennett visited Tindall Street allotments and has asked Don to arrange more time for a longer visit, hopefully on a sunny day!

In the early 1960’s an area of land in Irlam, next to the Poorlots allotments, was mistakenly registered as ‘Common Land’. This has now been rectified and it’s planned to re-offer it ‘to let’ as allotments. Anyone interested in a plot should apply to the chairman of Poorlots at cavanagh41@sky.com.

All sorts of improvements are going ahead at Cleavley’s allotments and if you are interested in knowing more or applying for a plot here, email pat.walkington@ntlworld.com.

If you fancy a change from lettuce on your salad, why not try Polyanthus leaves. They’re edible and free and don’t forget the Nasturtium flowers to add colour.

Beechfield allotments are still under discussion with the Council and a contamination survey will, hopefully, be carried out this summer and this should result in the site being released for allotments, ready for next Spring.

Keep an eye out for the slugs and snails - they can suddenly appear and be devastating. If you worry about using pellets, beer traps are probably the best alternative but check them regularly and keep them topped-up!

If you are interested in taking an allotment, anywhere across the City, apply to the SAF secretary at carolyn.collins@me.com.

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