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LiveitLocal Issue 31 | Sep-Oct18

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What’s On Back to School RHS Garden Bridgewater

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Welcome We hope you all had a great summer!

After all the excitement, activities and non-stop entertaining of the children, it’s finally time for them to head back to school. Read our Kids Health feature and find out how you can give them a healthy start to the new school year.

The fun is not over yet though and there are still various family fundays and festivals to enjoy around Salford - Eccles Festival, Ordsall Festival and Salford’s Big Day Out - all taking place in the first two weeks of September.

If you enjoy horticulture you will be interested to learn about the progress on RHS Gardens Bridgewater in Worsley. Plus, we have our regular update from the Macmillan Cancer Support allotment, which has had a bountiful summer.

Make a coffee, grab some biscuits and take time to read this issue; find out what’s going on in your community and all the great events and activities on offer this autumn.

Susie

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SmartStart Project Help Wood Street Mission provide uniforms to children in poverty

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Half Term Activities

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Karma Rocks A unique fashion boutique in Worsley

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The Ellesmere Chaucer Lord Francis Egerton’s Canterbury Tales

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Harvesting Season The summer harvest at the Macmillan allotment

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RHS Garden Bridgewater Work on the restoration is underway

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Let’s Hear Salford Rotary in Salford improving the quality of life for the hearing-impaired

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Back to School

A Healthy Start

VITAMIN D: From the end of September to the

Back to school is an exciting time but a new term can also mean back-to-school illnesses: viruses, coughs, colds, anxieties and other health issues. As parents we want what is best for our children, but keeping them healthy and active can be difficult.

Viruses spread easily. For a strong immune system, children need quality sleep and a balanced diet, rich in vitamins and minerals to maintain health. If your child is a fussy eater, it may be wise to source an age appropriate quality multivitamin and mineral to supplement their diet.

DIET: For a healthy immune system eat a multicoloured Mediterranean style diet packed with omegas and a variety of fresh fruit & vegetables daily with some protein, dairy and grains. Reduce damaging sugar and sweetened food & drinks.

WATER: Staying hydrated has many health benefits.

1 to 3 year olds should drink 1-1.5 litres of water a day; all school aged children 6 to 8 glasses per day.

A Healthy Mediterranean Diet

end of March, the sun in the UK isn’t strong enough to stimulate the production of vitamin D in our bodies, plus it’s very difficult to guarantee you’re getting enough from diet alone (sources include oily fish and fortified food). Taking a supplement is advised.

SLEEP: Restorative sleep is vital to stay well and focused throughout the day. Young children and adolescents need 8-12 hours per night. Routine is important too, late-nights at the weekend may be damaging to health. Lack of sleep leads to difficulties in concentrating and limited learning. Turning off electronic devices well before bedtime, taking a bath/shower and reading before bed will help establish quality sleep routines.

EYE TESTS: All children should have an eye check

before starting primary school and yearly thereafter.

It's often difficult to tell whether your child has sight problems, which is why regular eye tests are so important. Eye problems are often much easier to treat if detected while a child's vision is still developing, usually up to about 7 or 8 years of age.

FIGHTING COLDS: For a non-drug solution, try

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GERMS: Reducing the risk of infections! Four in five infectious diseases, such as stomach bugs, are spread by hands; children should be encouraged to always wash their hands after the loo, before eating and when coming home. `

THE DREADED HEAD LICE! Head lice will often do the rounds at schools, using a ‘Nitty Gritty’ comb, twice weekly (£7.99 in pharmacies/supermarkets) helps you spot and clear them easily.

OTHER HEALTH ISSUES: If your child has a diagnosed condition such as asthma, eczema or a food allergy, discuss this with the class teacher.

Good luck for the new term ! Wishing you all good health and don’t forget your multivitamins!

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Back to School

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Doing well at school is key to breaking the cycle of poverty but many families struggle to afford the correct school uniform which means their children can be bullied in the playground, lack confidence and feel isolated.

SmartStart is a unique initiative run by children’s charity Wood Street Mission, which distributes uniform and other school kit to children from low income families throughout the year.

You can help by donating any of the following school necessities to the SmartStart project: NON-BRANDED NEW SCHOOL UNIFORM for children aged 3-16. Polo shirts, shirts, trousers, skirts, jumpers and sweatshirts are all needed.

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You can drop donations in Manchester city centre at WOOD STREET MISSION, 26 Wood Street, Manchester M3 3EF or call 0161 834 3140 to book a collection from your home or office.

There is no deadline for donations as the project now runs throughout the year. For more info please visit www.woodstreetmission.org.uk.

Wood Street Mission is a registered charity - number 1078337

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HALF TERM ACTIVITIES HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR

Buile Hill Park Come along to Buile Hill park and enjoy Spooky family fun. Activities include face painting, glitter tattoos, fairground rides, live music, craft workshop, pedal powered cinema, curious critters and spooky stories.

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Halloween Gnome Trail £1 Spooky, scary and ghoulish gnomes have taken over Ordsall Hall. Can you find them all? Daily, drop in.

Magic Potions & Secret Spells Come to the kitchen at Ordsall Hall and meet a magical resident. Have a go at making a ‘magic potion’ and decorating the bottle ready to do some magic at home.

22nd & 23rd October 10am-12pm, £1.50, drop in

Buile Hill Park BIGGER and BETTER than ever, with even more new spooky zones, scary characters, amazing special effects, stilt walkers and live dance displays.

It's frightfully good fun for the whole family if you are brave enough?!

Fri 26th October Walks: 4pm, 5pm, 6pm and 7pm £2.50 per person (under 2's free) Tickets on sale from Mon 24th Sept.

Halloween Grotto Come and meet the resident Ordsall Hall witch in her grotto, have a go at some spells and beat her riddles – if you dare! All brave souls will receive a special Halloween gift.

24th & 25th October 12.00 - 3.00pm £5.00 +booking fee booking required (Time slots confirmed after booking.)

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SALFORD MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY

Museum Investigators! £1 Take a quiz or trail and discover fascinating facts about the museum.

Daily during opening hours Toys through Time £1.50 toy kit Play with some traditional toys. Take home a make-it-yourself toy kit.

Tuesdays 10am-12pm & 1-3pm Washday Wednesday FREE See how the residents of Lark Hill Place would have done their laundry.

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 Got a sweet tooth? Pop down for some sweet treats at Mr Tomlinson’s.

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

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Sunday 14th October Parr Fold Park, Walkden Event starts at 10am, walk starts at 11am £7 per child, or £5 per child for groups with 3 or more children. Adults go free.

Fancy dress encouraged (for children and adults!)

Games and activities

1km sponsored walk with surprises along the way

Memory Garden to remember someone special

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Mask to decorate and medal for every child

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A NEW BOUTIQUE OFFERING DIVINE HANDPAINTED KIMONOS AND HANDMADE JEWELLERY

Meet Karma Rocks, a brand new boutique studio in Worsley, selling the most beautiful hand painted kimonos, alongside bohemian jewellery, much of which is hand made.

Fashion brands from Australia, Italy and France offer a vast range of options and price points and cater from petite up to size 22. You will definitely find that special one-off piece.

Designed for women whose thoughts wander off the edge of the world, their range of silk and everyday kimonos and lingerie is bohemian flair at its finest - produced by hand in Bali by skilled craftsmen.

With a firm focus on handmade and one-off pieces, Karma Rocks is open Thursdays to Sundays 12 til 6pm or by private appointment, available for groups of ladies who want to shop together for that last minute Saturday night dress!

Boutique owners Nic and Liz are two friends who spotted a gap in the market for a relaxed shopping experience in beautiful surroundings, combined with socialising and fun.

Nic is a fashion fanatic whilst Liz has been creating beautiful jewellery for many years. Their own brand is in the pipeline so watch this space.

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Welcome to Walkden

Home to big brand retailers, high street names and local independents, Walkden Town Centre prides itself on having something for every kind of shopper.

With more than 150,000 visitors each week, Walkden Town Centre is at the heart of the local community with a regular programme of family-friendly events and a strong and varied line-up of retailers inside a light, bright and covered shopping centre.

Walkden town centre includes one of the largest Tesco stores in the UK as well as B&M, Greggs, Card Factory, Poundland and the Post Office and the neighbouring retail park adds M&S Foodhall, Total Fitness Gym and Quality Save into the mix too.

There’s also a variety of food and beverage operators to cater for every appetite, including McDonalds, KFC and sandwich chain Subways.

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Supporting local independent businesses is hugely important to the community of Walkden and the town centre’s market plays host to some of Walkden’s best loved businesses which include Scallywags Children’s Clothing, Forever Young Female Fashion, A&B Pet Food, Specscart and Jasmine Walne Designs. Diverse and thriving, these independent retailers given Walkden its own distinct and friendly personality.

More than 2,000 free car parking spaces and proximity to local bus routes make Walkden Town Centre an easy-to-access shopping destination, guaranteed to suit the whole family.

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The Ellesmere Chaucer Most people will know the name Geoffrey Chaucer and will associate this name with The Canterbury Tales - a collection of stories centred upon a group of pilgrims as they made their way to the shrine of St. Thomas Becket at Canterbury.

The plot was that each pilgrim would tell two tales on their journey. The author chose to write the stories in English, and not French - a significant decision since, in the years following the Norman invasion in 1066, French had been the dominant court and literary language. The tales were written between 1370 and 1400 and this choice by Chaucer made the work one of the first major works written in English.

A hand-written and richly illuminated manuscript of this work, made in the first decade of the fifteenth century, eventually passed into the hands of Sir Thomas Egerton, an English nobleman and judge who was appointed Lord Chancellor by Elizabeth I in 1596. He started to collect a number of books.

Over a few generations, the library gradually expanded, until it came into the possession of Lord Francis Egerton, the first Earl of Ellesmere (1800-1856). By this time, the collection was housed at Bridgewater House, London, where it remained within the Egerton family. With Francis Granville Egerton, who became first Earl of Ellesmere in 1846, the Chaucer manuscript was made available to scholars. The portrait is widely believed to be that of Chaucer himself, the narrator and the author.

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through the agency of George D. Smith. The manuscript became known as the Ellesmere Chaucer and was recognized as the 'jewel of the collection'.

Huntington became a collector late in life, in 1911, and over the next fifteen years his enormous wealth enabled him to purchase books from all over the world. A true bibliophile, he established his library on his estate in San Marino, California. He paid one million dollars for the Bridgewater Library of 4,400 books. The Ellesmere Chaucer is now on public display there.

The Sotheby's catalogue described the manuscript thus: A superb manuscript of the highest possible importance... This manuscript is unquestionably the greatest monument of English literature in the world.

W.W. Skeat, the pre-eminent British philologist of his time, used the Ellesmere manuscript as the basis for his edition of The Complete Works of Geoffrey Chaucer, since he saw it as 'the finest and best of all the MSS (manuscripts) now extant.'

Chaucer was buried (in 1400) at Westminster Abbey, since he was a tenant of the Abbey's close.

In 1556, his remains were transferred to a more ornate tomb in a corner of the Abbey now known as Poet's Corner, making him the first person to be interred in that area.

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HARVESTING SEASON

by Geoff Hamilton, Macmillan Cancer Support Volunteer What a summer we’ve had on the Macmillan plot!

Pumpkins galore despite no water, Blue Basil flowering so prettily and Tayberries so sweet and juicy. It may have been too hot outside for humanity but the crops loved it.

Our Plum tree turned out to be a Cherry (whoops) and the birds stole all the crop. The Crab Apples turned out to be something else too - we don’t know what yet, although the crop is spectacular!

The shallots and onions were unusually heavy croppers and we are still eating our way through

the Chantanay carrots. We lifted our Charlotte potatoes a bit early and they were wonderful but only salad sized. However, when we lifted the ‘Albert Bartletts’ they cropped unexpectedly, heavily.

The red celery has done well, although several plants have turned green, but they all tasted good on sampling.

We planted a Fig tree, for fun, and have been rewarded with some fantastic fruit.

So a hot and sunny summer, no water... but what a result!

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LIL SepOct18.qxp_Issue 31 22/08/2018 08:53 Page 19 Conceptual View of the new RHS Garden Bridgewater by landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith

RHS Garden Bridgewater: Work is underway!

Currently the largest gardening project in Europe, Salford’s new 154 acre RHS Garden Bridgewater will open to the public in 2020. Named after the historic Bridgewater Canal which runs along the southern end of the site, RHS Garden Bridgewater is situated on the former estate of the First Lord of Ellesmere, who built Worsley New Hall in the early 1840’s. This once in a generation project will see the Royal Horticultural Society take inspiration from the heritage of the site and transform it into a world-class garden in the North West, while also delivering a programme of community outreach and education activities, volunteering The 4 acre historic lake at RHS Garden Bridgewater Photograph by Mark Waugh and training.

With the help of a small army of volunteers, our Horticulture team have been hard at work clearing and preparing the site. Work has also begun on the restoration of the historic 4 acre lake and management of the extensive woodland area. In May local building conservation specialists Maysand arrived on site to begin restoring the walls of the historic 11 acre Walled Kitchen Garden. With 1.4kms of wall, over 5000 square metres of face brick and 100 metres of cracks to stitch and repair, restoring the walls to their former glory is a big job! In future the Walled Garden will Workman in the Walled Garden, RHS Garden Bridgewater contain a Kitchen Garden, designed by HarrisBugg Studio, community Photograph by Mark Waugh teaching gardens, a Wellbeing Garden, an Orchard Garden, a Learning Garden and the central showpiece Paradise Garden, designed by worldrenowned landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith.

Involving young people in the garden from the outset is important to the RHS Garden Bridgewater team. Over the past ten months young people from The Oakwood Academy have worked with the RHS Garden Bridgewater Horticulture team, students from Salford City College have shared their ideas for future play areas, and young people from The Canterbury Chloe Oxton and Isaac Stylianou, Eccles 6th Form College Centre have taken part in a series of sessions facilitated by the RHS Garden Photograph

by Kimo Morrison Bridgewater Outreach team. Students studying HNC Animal Management at Eccles 6th Form College - including Chloe Oxton and Isaac Stylianou - have been volunteering every week to help look after our rare breed Berkshire pigs, gaining valuable hands-on experience and skills. This summer RHS Garden Bridgewater will run a 12 week pilot programme for young people in care in Salford and host 12 local young people for a 2 week National Citizen Service programme.

You can meet the RHS Garden Bridgewater team, get involved in a hands-on activity and find out more about plans for the garden at the Students from Salford City College - Prince’s Trust Group Photograph by Kimo Morrison following local events this summer - Little Hulton Summer Festival 18th August, Ordsall Festival 9th September and Salford Big Day Out 15th September.

Keep up to date with developments at RHS Garden Bridgewater on Twitter, Facebook and www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater

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Community News

SHOWCASING LOCAL ARTISTS

at Eccles Community Art Gallery The Gallery opened about 10 years ago in Eccles Shopping Centre as part of an ‘empty shops’ programme and since then we’ve provided affordable exhibition space for over 150 local artists and craftspeople. Exhibitions change monthly, on the second Saturday of each month, giving visitors a chance to call in often and see a wide variety of work.

We work with schools, local groups, photographic and art clubs etc, offering exhibitions in the gallery, visits to the gallery, workshops etc and take part in local festivals and other community events.

We’re planning a mini Arts Festival, with arts, crafts, theatre, music and lots more, in Eccles Shopping Centre on Saturday 8th September as part of Eccles Festival.

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We run occasional workshops, free to participants and led by experienced artists with subjects ranging from watercolours via Chinese painting to urban sketching.

The gallery, run by volunteers, is open Saturdays from 10am to 4pm and Tuesdays & Fridays 11am to 2pm.

We have a Friday Art group meeting 12-2pm with an informal programme of demonstrations, workshops … and some Fridays when we just paint and draw for fun!

Beginners and experienced artists all welcome.

Get in touch if you want to exhibit your artwork, think you’d like to become a gallery volunteer, want to join our art group, or would like to be added to our emailing list to find out more and keep up to date with our events.

Email: ecclescommunityartgallery@yahoo.co.uk Ring Bee: 07981 791 475 Website: www.ecclescommunityartgallery.co.uk Eccles Community Art Gallery ArtsInEccles

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ARE YOU HARD OF HEARING?

A NEW ROTARY SCHEME IS TRYING TO HELP Did you know that in the UK one in six people has some sort of hearing loss? This is more than 11 million people of all ages and as time goes by and the population ages, this number will increase to around 15 million+ by 2035. The difficult part is that hearing loss in all its forms is an invisible condition and as a result its impact is often underestimated. We all like to communicate with people and feel part of a community but those suffering from hearing problems can often feel isolated and cut off from everyday life. Simply managing is not good enough – we all should have the opportunity to hear at our best whether it be at work, home or when we are out and about.

Here in Salford, the Rotary Clubs of Eccles, Salford with Swinton and Worsley (Rotary in Salford) are determined to create better hearing experiences for people in our community and have launched the “Let’s Hear Salford” initiative. The scheme aims to inform hearing aid users enabling them to better understand the devices, audit local venues to check the availability and quality of

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hearing technologies and to encourage premises to consider their acoustic environment.

“Let’s Hear Salford” began earlier this year and has already hosted a public information event at Salford Gateway and started to check hearing loops (which cut out background sound for aid users) in the Monton and Walkden areas. Rotary is now looking for volunteers who can help test more loops, checking signage and finding out about staff knowledge. Volunteers do not have to be aid wearers and training will be given.

If we can ensure more buildings and venues have well signposted and maintained loops in the Salford area and staff understand their purpose and value, we can make those with hearing difficulties feel more included in our community. Please help us to do this. in SALFORD

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What’s On SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2018 Community Events TEA DANCE Height Methodist Church Hall Join us for a weekly tea dance in the church hall. Refreshments in the concourse cafe. Contact Hilda for more details. (Hilda also runs a Ballroom Dance class at 1.00pm) Mondays, 2.00pm Hilda Wall: 0161 288 1996 CLAREMONT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Height Methodist Church, King St. Meeting to discuss issues effecting the local community including, crime, housing and environmental issues.

Held 1st Wednesday each month.

Wed 5th September Wed 3rd October 7.30 - 9.00pm FREE Mary Ferrer: 0161 288 1968 ROTARY COMMUNITY BOOKSHOP Eccles Shopping Centre A chance to bring in unwanted books, swap them, buy good quality nearly oness and get free books for children. Proceeds go to the Rotary Club’s great causes.

Sat 8th & 15th September Sat 6th & 20th October 10.00am - 2.00pm Facebook: Eccles-Rotary

LITTER PICK Buile Hill Park Join Friends of Buile Hill Park in keeping the park clean and tidy.

Meet in front of the Mansion House main entrance. All equipment and bin bags provided. All welcome.

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SWINTON AND PENDLEBURY COMMUNITY NETWORK Swinton Gateway Find information about your neighbourhood management team, the Swinton and Pendlebury area and some ideas on how you can get involved in your community.

Thu 20th September 1.30pm FREE Andrew Meadows - 0161 603 4293 LADIES FASHION SHOW Holy Rood Church, M27 0HJ Colours Fashion House are returning with their Autumn/Winter Collection, which includes clothing, shoes, bags, hats and scarves which you can buy on the night. Bring along a bottle of your favourite tipple and have a great night out. Plus Raffle with some incredible prizes to be won!

Sat 22nd September 7.00 - 10.00pm £5.00 per ticket (must buy in advance) Facebook: holyroodchurchswinton CLAREMONT AND WEASTE: COMMUNITY MEETINGS De La Salle Sports & Social Club Open meetings where residents can influence neighbourhood decisions.

Tue 25th September 6.30pm FREE Marie Shields - 0161 603 4091 BI MONTHLY MEETING Buile Hill Park Find out what’s going on and how you can get involved with the upkeep of the park with Friends of Buile Hill Park. Meet at the Croquet Pavillion.

All welcome.

Tue 16th October 7.30 - 9.00pm FREE Facebook: builehillpark

Family Activities 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 16th September 9.00am - 12.00pm FREE entry for buyers/browsers Pitch Fee £10.00 www.visitcityairport.co.uk/carboot

ECCLES FESTIVAL FUNFAIR Eccles Recreation Ground Weekend funfair in the park with tea cup rides, chairoplanes, side shows, hotdogs, Waltzer and plenty of treats.

Fri 7th - Sun 9th September FREE entry (charge for rides) Various opening times ECCLES FESTIVAL Eccles Town Centre Exciting activities all weekend...

Saturday: 'Arts in the Square', artisan market, dance performances in the shopping centre, live music at Eccles Cross and free family activities at Eccles Library.

Sunday: Car boot sale followed by a Dog Show, festival stalls and fairground at Eccles Recreation Ground.

Sat 8th to Sun 9th September 10.00am - 4.00pm FREE entry (charges for some activities) E: paula.garstang@salford.gov.uk

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Whats On ORDSALL FESTIVAL Ordsall Park, M5 3DJ Traditional fun day with face painting, live music, arts and crafts, bouncy castles, community stalls, exhibitions and refreshments. Fantastic travelling Lowry Theatre 'The Roundabout' will be there with live performances from local community groups and professional players.

Sun 9th September 12.00 - 5.00pm FREE www.friendsofordsallparks.org SALFORD'S BIG DAY OUT Salford Civic Centre A packed family fun day with free entertainment, food, live music, craft workshops, kids entertainers, birds of prey, big vehicles and fair ground rides for the children. This year we’re joined by Salford Red Devils, RHS Bridgewater, Bridgewater Canal, BBC Philharmonic, and even Ydalir Vikings re-enactment society.

Sat 15th September 11.00am - 4.00pm FREE entry www.visitsalford.info/allevents MESSY CHURCH Height Methodist Church Have fun with games, crafts, stories and food. For all the family, no matter how big or small. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sessions centre around a story or a few words from the bible that are relevant to us today. Held 3rd Saturday each month.

Sat 15th September Sat 20th October 3.00 - 4.30pm FREE Facebook: The Height Messy Church PARADE IN THE PARK Parr Fold Park, Walkden A memorable event for children and families in aid of St Ann's Hospice.

Activities on site near the bandstand followed by a 1-3km walk around the park with entertainment along the course ending in the Parr Fold Park memory garden. Fancy dress encouraged for children and adults!

Sun 14th October 10.00am - 2.00pm FREE www.sah.org.uk

Health & Fitness LINE DANCING Beesley Green Community Ctre Keep mind and body fit with one (or both) of our Line Dancing Classes. No partner required.

No booking required. Just turn up!

Monday, 1-2pm: Easy Dances, £2.50 Wednesday, 1-3pm: Line Dance Social, £3.00 (includes tea/coffee/biscuits)

Dave: 07842 932 262 Beesley Green Community Centre: 0161 790 6124 KURLING St Luke's CE Church, M6 5YD Come along and take gentle exercise whilst playing this competitive sport.

Sessions run throughout September.

October sessions to be confirmed.

Mondays, 2.00 - 3.30pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0800 952 1000 GAMES AFTERNOON Height Library Cards, draughts, dominoes. Everyone welcome. Come along and meet new people. Sessions run till the end of September. October TBC. Mondays, 2.00 - 4.00pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0800 952 1000 DANCE FIT & BODY CONDITIONING Swinton Gateway If you can, you should and if you start you will achieve the results.

Feel fitter & healthier.

Mondays, 4.30 - 5.15pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0800 952 1000 STOP SMOKING DROP-IN 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.

Eccles Gateway: Mondays, 4-6pm Agecroft Fire Station: Thursdays, 1-3pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000

TAI CHI AND QI GONG FOR BEGINNERS Oasis Academy, MediaCity Discover the benefits of Tai Chi and Qi Gong! An introduction to the many aspects of Tai Chi - an ancient Chinese method of selfdevelopment, and a subtle blend of refined Medical, Meditative and Martial knowledge, combining self-discipline, graceful movement and effortless power. For all adults.

Learn in a relaxed & friendly environment. Courses ongoing, check dates: www.meiquantaichi.com/uk Next Course: 25th September Tuesdays, 7pm – 8.15pm 12 weeks £108 Emiel: 07909 856490 Email: Emiel@meiquan.co.uk PAWS FOR WALKS Buile Hill Park Community dog walking group.

All welcome. Approx 45 minute walk and chat. Dog must be on lead during the walk. Please be aware there are no toilet facilities at this venue. A drink for yourself and your dog will be provided after the walk.

Tuesdays, from 11th September 10.30am - 12.30pm FREE Facebook: Salford Paws for Walks Community Group ALLOTMENT PROJECT Tindall Street, Eccles, M30 7DF Come along to the allotment project, enjoy the outdoors and get more active by doing some light gardening.

Wear suitable clothing. Everyone welcome. Ongoing activity.

Tuesdays, 12.00 - 2.00pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0800 952 1000 STOP SMOKING DROP-IN Swinton Gateway Open to anyone who would like to quit/reduce smoking. Friendly and supportive advice. Information on Nicotine Replacement Therapy such as nicotine patches, nicotine gum, the inhalator and e-cigarettes.

Tuesdays, 4.00-6.00pm (drop in) Thursdays, 9.30-11.15am (drop in) Saturdays, 10am-12.30pm (appt only) FREE Carly: 07554 438564 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 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 MEET AND CHAT Eccles Gateway, Are you someone who is feeling socially isolated? Join us for a cuppa and a friendly chat. Meet new friends and build your confidence.

Jolly and interesting activities each week. Ongoing term time only.

Thursdays, 10am - 12pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 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. Ongoing.

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.

Fridays, 10.30am FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 24 LIVE IT LOCAL

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 5-MILE MULTI-TERRAIN RACE Blackleach Country Park A 5-mile multi-terrain run organised

by Manchester YMCA Harriers. Open to UK Athletics affiliated runners and unaffiliated runners. For booking visit the webpage below.

Sun 9th September, 10am From £8.00 www.manyharrier.co.uk/blackleach DANCING WITH DEMENTIA The Grand Palais, Swinton For people living with Dementia and their careers. Join us for an afternoon of music and dance. Meet up with old friends, make new ones.

Held 2nd Monday each month.

Mon 10th September Mon 8th October 1.00 - 3.00pm £2.00 donation per dance Brenda: 07768 644 421 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 12th & 26th September 11.00am - 12.30pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0161 359 3410

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 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. Up to 4yrs. Term time only.

Pendleton Gateway Tuesdays, 10.30am Height Library, King Street Tuesdays, 2.00pm Swinton Gateway Library Thursdays, 2.00pm Eccles Library Thursdays, 2.00pm FREE (contribution towards drinks) www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk ONCE UPON A TIME… Ordsall Hall Museum For young children and their adults.

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

Wednesdays (term time only) 9.45 - 10.45am £1.00 per child Tel: 0161 872 0251

Nichola.Swettenham@ageuksalford.org.uk

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.

Meetings offer a chance to share experiences, chat, laugh and even cry over a cup of tea. Held every fourth Wednesday of each month.

Wed 26th September Wed 24th October 10.00am - 12.00pm Pat Foy: 0161 788 9806

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

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Whats On UNDER 5'S FIRST STEPS The Lowry Weekly dance workshops for children aged under 5 and their families where your little one can explore their creativity and have tons of fun!

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

Fridays 10-10.45am | 11.00-11.45am £3.50 (£1.75 Salford Residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000 BUGGY WALK Parr Fold Park Are you looking to get fit but have a little one at home? Then why not come along to our free buggy walking group. Suitable for all.

Fridays to 28th September 10.00 - 11.00am FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 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 ECCLES CODERDOJO Eccles Congregational Church Hall, M30 9AL Make music with Sonic Pi, design characters and animations in Scratch, build interactive stories with Twine, get physical lighting up BBC Microbits and develop your Python skills to make computer games and robots.

The event is super informal, it's up to you which activities to work on so feel free to come on your own or bring a friend. Under 12s will need to be accompanied by an adult.

Every 2nd Saturday of the month.

Bring a packed lunch.

Sat 8th September Sat 13th October 11.00am - 3.00pm FREE (booking required) www.eventbrite.co.uk

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

Mondays, 10am - 12pm FREE (drop in) Tel: 0161 872 0251 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-12pm FREE Tel: 0161 788 9053 ECCLES DAY TIME CHOIR Eccles Library, Eccles Gateway Relaxed and friendly weekly choir led by Salford’s Music & Performing Arts Service (MAPAS). Have a go at singing for the first time. Perfect for beginners and experienced singers alike. Meet new friends and improve your confidence. Performance opportunities at local events.

Wednesdays (term time only) 2.45pm £2.00 per session (booking required) Tel: 0161 909 6528 THREE SISTERS CONSERVATION Three Sisters Join the Ranger for a practical conservation session. Meet by the Rutland Road entrance. Confirm attendance prior to the event.

Wed 5th September Mon 8th October 12.30 - 2.30pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 4219

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BRIDGEWATER VOLUNTEERS Enjoy working in the great outdoors, learning new skills and meeting new people? Our environment volunteering activities are a great way to do all three! All abilities are welcome and we provide all tools and materials. Over 18’s only, wear suitable footwear and outdoor clothing. Bring a packed lunch tea and coffee are provided.

Wed 5th September: Barton Pocket Park Sun 30th September: Barton Pocket Park Sun 14th October: Duke’s Drive Wed 31st October: Duke’s Drive 10.00am - 3.00pm Jill Tyson: 07872 808003 E: bridgewatercanal@salford.gov.uk WORSLEY WOODS BAT WALK Worsley Woods Meet by the Play Area off Sefton Drive. Please park responsibly or walk. Walk may involve steps & uneven ground. Bring a torch.

All ages welcome.

Thu 6th September 7.45 - 9.15pm FREE (booking not required) Tel: 0161 793 4219 HERITAGE OPEN DAY Critchley Community Hub, Swinton Celebrating local heritage and the theme 'Extraordinary Women'.

Critchley House was founded by local inspirational woman Edna Critchley in 1959 as a focal point for the community and a social centre for local people of all ages. There will be guest speakers, local history experts and an exhibition of our local history resources.

Fri 7th September, 12 - 3pm FREE Tel: 0161 359 3410 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 and special exhibitions.

Sat 8th September (Art Exhibition) Sat 29th September (Quilters) Sat 13th October (Monton Art) 10.00am - 2.00pm FREE entry www.ecclestownhall.org ECCLES & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY Alexandra House, Peel Green Join us monthly talks on a wide range of topics relating to local and national history. Excursions and guided walks are also arranged.

Second Wednesday of each month.

Non-members welcome.

Wed 12th September: Philip Hayes - Local Railways Wed 10th October: Kathy Percival - Eccles Cakes 7.30pm Annual membership £16.00 Visitor’s fee £3.00 per meeting Email: eccleshistory@yahoo.co.uk FREE BUSINESS ADVICE Eccles Gateway Receive expert advice from a qualified Business Advisor from PeoplePlus. If you have a business and need some support, require funding and need help to apply, OR have a business idea and are not sure what to do next, this is for you.

Thu 13th & 27th September 10.00am - 1.00 pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0161 793 2500 SALFORD’S PAST REVEALED Ordsall Hall Dr Mike Nevell, the Head of Archaeology at the University of Salford will be giving an enlightening talk about the archaeological research in Salford over the last 30 years from the discovery of Bronze Age flints to workers’ housing.

Thu 13th September 2.00 - 3.00pm £5.00 (+ booking fee, booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 www.salfordleisure.eventbrite.com 26 LIVE IT LOCAL

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

Sat 15th September Sat 15th October 9.30am - 2.00pm FREE entry Tel: 0161 707 3058 LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS Eccles Town Hall Join us for one of these fabulous concerts with Eccles Borough Band and Musical Director Mareika Gray.

Donations welcome.

Sat 15th September 2.30pm and 7.30pm FREE www.ecclesboroughband.org QUINTESSENTIAL QUILTERS EXHIBITION Eccles Town Hall, Church Street Quilting is growing in popularity across the nation. If you interested in experimenting with georgeous fabrics, stunning quilt designs, techniques and colourful threads this is the place for you!

Sat 29th September 10.00am - 2.00pm FREE entry www.ecclestownhall.org LOWRY MAKERS MARKET Lowry Outlet Plaza The finest local food, drink, art, design, vintage and modern craft.

Enjoy the music and performances.

Sat 29th to Sun 30th September Sat 27th to Sun 28th October Saturdays, 10am-7pm Sunday, 11am-5pm FREE entry www.lowryoutlet.co.uk CONSERVATION SESSION Worsley Woods Join the rangers for some practical conservation. No experience needed.

Meet by Sefton Drive Play Area M28 2NQ. Please park off Worsley Road and not along Sefton Drive/ Woodstock Drive.

Sat 6th October 10.00am - 12.30pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 7934219 Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk

ECCLES & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY WALK Alexandra House, Peel Green Join us for a guided walk around Salford Quays with David George.

Meet at Salford Quays tram stop at 11am, finish at the Lowry 12.30pm.

Wed 6th October 11.00am - 12.30pm Annual membership £16.00 Visitor’s fee £3.00 per meeting Email: eccleshistory@yahoo.co.uk CONSERVATION SESSION Worsley Woods Join the rangers for some practical conservation. No experience needed.

Meet by the entrance by St. Mark’s School off Aviary Road.

Mon 15th October 12.30 - 2.30pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 7934219 Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk HALLOWEEN GHOST AND HISTORY TOUR Ordsall Hall Find out about the fascinating history of Ordsall Hall and some of the ghosts who are said to haunt this atmospheric building on these special tours of the oldest building in Salford.

Mon 29th October 7.00pm & 8.30pm £6.00 (+booking fee, booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 HAUNTED HERITAGE AND LITERATURE Ordsall Hall Join us for an evening of talks on the theme of ghost stories and haunted heritage with presentations by lecturers and postgraduates from Manchester Metropolitan University.

They will talk on the subjects; ‘The Ghostly White Lady and Haunted Heritage’, ‘The Victorian Haunted House’ and ‘Literary Ghost Stories of the First World War’.

Tue 30th October 7.00 - 9.30pm £5.00 (+booking fee, booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 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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