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Contents

Editor’s Note...

Welcome to summer! Make the most of these long warm days - it’s a fantastic opportunity to head out for early walks to catch the sunrise, or evening walks to watch the sunset. We’ve had amazing weather over the spring, fingers crossed it continues into the summer months!

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Did you know there are over 60 parks and open spaces to visit in Salford? Find out more and shortlist some new ones to explore. There are cafes at some sites, picnic areas, tennis courts, outdoor gyms, play areas etc... plenty to keep you busy! www.salford.gov.uk/parks-and-open-spaces/

As always, there’s an array of community events and activities taking place. Head to the What’s On guide and add some to your calendar, plus find more featured in our adverts and articles.

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Worsley Community Events

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Salford u3a Local events and activities for retirees

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Front Cover Image: Designed by Freepik

Mapping routes for local walks, rides and runs

Next issue...

Charity Night for Dementia Do I Need Probate?

5 questions to ask before you start

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Salvator Mundi A look at the Reredos at St Mark’s, Worsley

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On Our Doorstep is published by Zig Zag Ventures, an independent publisher. The contents of this magazine may not be reprinted or reproduced without the express permission of the Publisher. Views expressed in this magazine do not necessarily reflect those of the Publisher.

Slow Ways

Fundraising to support Admiral Nurses

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Enjoy these lovely two months and if you have any holidays lined up, at home or abroad, have a fantastic time!

Saving Swifts in Swinton A community project to bring back Swifts

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August/September 2025 Copy Deadline: 11th July 2025

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Susie: 07967 978831 E: susie@onourdoorstep.uk

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WORSLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION The WVCA is a voluntary organisation whose aim is to support, enhance and enrich the lives of the residents of Worsley. We hold many exciting events throughout the year to raise money to fund our work.

n Luncheon Club second Wednesday of each month, for the senior citizens of Worsley. We provide a lunch, good company and a quiz for just £3.00. To book, see below for contact details.

This year’s programme includes: n Summer on the Green: 13th July, 11am to 4pm (To book a stall email berylhenson@gmail.com) n Summer Quiz: 15th July, 7.30pm, Worsley Library n Summer Fashion Show: 16th July, 7.30pm n Canal Trip: 23rd July n Wine Tasting, Afternoon Tea and Line Dancing Evening: dates to be confirmed

Enhancing the Community Environment We plant and maintain the flower boxes around the village, organise litter picking teams and we have recently provided a new bench outside the library, where you can relax and enjoy views of the Delph.

Regular Events n Coffee Morning every Friday, 10am to 12pm in Worsley Library - join us for a coffee and a chat.

Usually attended by our local councillor and PCO’s.

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We are proud to support the people of Worsley and welcome you to our events or to join our association, to help us continue our work.

For further information please contact: Anne Adams: 0161 728 6783 (lunch bookings) Karen Garrido: 07841 054794 (general enquiries)

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What we offer n 50+ interests groups with something for the active and sporty, the creative and cultural, the readers and learners, and those who enjoy food and drink in good company. n A monthly social morning; time to meet up for a chat, a hot drink and a guest speaker, with a team of meeters and greeters to welcome newcomers. n Social events and trips including theatre and concert visits, lunches and days out and short breaks and holidays, at home and abroad. n The opportunity to get involved, as everything is run by the members, for the members.

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Fun, activities and learning opportunities for the retired and semi-retired of Salford

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Calling everyone in Salford who walks, runs or rides!

What if there was one easy-to-use website that instantly shows the best routes for walking, running and cycling in Salford? That’s what Slow Ways, a UK-wide volunteer project, is building.

Slow Ways has already mapped nearly 90,000 miles of routes across Britain. Its next step is to bring that effort to Salford and local communities across the region, creating a hub packed with family strolls, accessible paths, scenic bike rides and more. Schools, charities and community groups will be enabled to share great special-interest routes for their communities and Salford as a whole.

“Active travel boosts health, saves money and cuts our environmental footprint,” says founder Dan

Raven-Ellison, a former geography teacher. “With community support we can make it simpler and more fun to explore Salford by foot or wheel.”

Slow Ways, a non-profit Community Interest Company, is crowdfunding to make this happen.

You can back the project by: n Making a donation and getting great rewards in return. n Sponsoring a local organisation to share their routes. n Funding the rollout to an entire community.

The crowdfunding campaign runs through June and July 2025. Learn more, or contribute, at www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways

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Supporting Admiral Nurses:

A Night to Make a Difference Across the UK, many families are navigating the emotional and practical challenges of dementia.

At the centre of this journey are Admiral Nurses specialist dementia nurses supported by Dementia UK. These dedicated professionals offer expert guidance, tailored advice and vital emotional support to families and carers, during the most difficult moments.

funds and awareness for this vital service. It will be a fantastic night including a welcome drink, three-course dinner, live entertainment and a charity auction & raffle.

Admiral Nurses Charity Night Date: Saturday, 27th September, 7pm Venue: Albert’s Worsley, Swinton

Admiral Nurses bridge the gap between health and social care, offering continuity, clarity and calm. Their support empowers families to face dementia with greater confidence and dignity. In a healthcare system that can often feel fragmented and overstretched, their role is not only supportive - it is essential.

This is more than a night out, it’s a chance to support families living with dementia and ensure Admiral Nurses remain a lifeline for those in need.

With dementia diagnoses on the rise, so too is the need for more Admiral Nurses. That’s why Home Instead Salford is proud to host a special charity event, raising

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Do I Even Need Probate?

5 Questions to Ask Before You Start Probate is often seen as a necessary step after someone dies, but not every estate needs it. Many people rush into the process without checking whether it’s actually required. Before applying for probate, ask yourself these five key questions to determine if it’s necessary.

before assets can be distributed. If an estate is under this threshold and straightforward, probate might not be necessary.

1. Did the Deceased Own Property in Their Sole Name?

Yes → Probate is likely required.

No → If the property was owned jointly, it usually passes automatically to the surviving owner without probate.

No → If only one person is inheriting everything, probate may not be required.

The biggest factor in whether probate is needed is how property is owned. If the deceased was the sole owner, their estate must go through probate before it can be transferred or sold. However, if the property was jointly owned as ‘joint tenants’, it passes automatically to the surviving co-owner.

2. Do Banks Require Probate to Release Funds?

Yes → You will need probate to access the money.

No → Some banks release smaller sums without probate.

Banks and financial institutions have their own rules on when probate is required. Many allow accounts under £5,000–£50,000 to be closed with just a death certificate, but larger amounts often require a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration.

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5. Did the Deceased Have Foreign Assets or Investments?

Yes → Probate (or an equivalent process abroad) may be required.

No → UK-based estates are easier to administer.

If the deceased owned property or financial assets overseas, you may need to go through two probate processes - one in the UK and another in the relevant country. Rules vary depending on where the assets are located.

The Verdict: Do You Need Probate?

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Local history

SALVATOR MUNDI the medieval Retable (measuring 11ft by 3ft) at the Abbey which was resurrected in the early 19th century. The side pillars and arched surround on both are identical to panels on that screen.

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ext time you visit St. Mark’s Church in Worsley, spend just a short time looking at the large mosaic Reredos, behind the altar, and focus your gaze upon the central figure of Christ as Salvator Mundi (or Saviour of the World). The Reredos in St. Mark’s is 21 feet long and its maximum height is 10ft 9ins, which is big. There are several aspects of this which make it special and worthy of attention.

Firstly, its origin. It is widely accepted that it was the design of George Gilbert Scott (architect of the church) and the work of Clayton and Bell, using coloured and gold mosaics made by Salviati & Co. of Italy. There have been many paintings of Salvator Mundi over the ages, from ancient Byzantine churches to the masters of the Renaissance, but rarely does one see a mosaic.

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And thirdly, the figure of Christ Himself is extremely similar to the portrait of the same name which has acquired a great deal of interest and attention in the art world within the past decade or so, which some scholars believe to be the work of Leonardo da Vinci. It is currently the world’s most expensive oil painting and is believed to be in the possession of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, awaiting a special gallery to be built to show it. The way in which Christ is holding the fingers of His right hand in the blessing is redolent of the portrait, as is the fact that He is holding a crystal globe representing the earth in His left hand. In pre-Renaissance portraits, the globe often shows plant and animal life in other depictions, or landscapes.

One outstanding feature of the full Reredos is the extensive use of gold tesserae, small individual tiles, usually formed in the shape of a square, and used in creating a mosaic. At the time of the Byzantine Empire and in the early centuries of Christianity, gold was frequently used to symbolise transcendent, divine light embodying the invisible, spiritual world.

Gold (or ‘gold ground’) could be found in the background of icons, mosaics, triptych panels and architectural settings. By the time of the Renaissance, a blue sky or a pastoral scene became more popular.

[See also The Reredos on our website: st-marks-graveyard.org. within the Archive - Church]

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A Community Project to Save Swifts in Swinton Residents of Swinton’s Houghton Lane, Swinton have come together to deliver an incredible community project to support threatened migratory birds.

Every summer, like many other streets up and down the country, Houghton Lane plays host to some of the thousands of Swifts who arrive in the UK having flown 3,400 miles to reach the UK from East Africa every year, crossing 25 countries over the course of 4 weeks in their journey to reach us. Swifts spend most of their time in the air – feeding, sleeping and even mating all whilst in flight! - only landing to nest, which is where Suzanne and her neighbours come in....

Suzanne first began to appreciate the distinctive screaming calls of Swifts zooming overhead when the world fell silent during the COVID lockdown.

Through her community’s Whatsapp group she soon discovered they were migratory Swifts, a species increasingly under threat from a loss in nesting sites. Swifts return to the exact same nesting spot year on year, but increasingly these nesting sites have been hit by property renovations and the removal of old buildings. This has contributed to a 62% decline in Swift numbers recorded between 1995 and 2020, with the species also added to the UK’s Red List of Birds, meaning it’s amongst our most endangered.

Eager to take positive action to help these visiting birds each summer, Suzanne discovered that a nearby street had established its own Swift colony with the support of the RSPB, and connected with local RSPB Community Engagement Officer, Roshni Parmar-Hill, to put similar plans in motion for Houghton Lane. Following a Whatsapp call-out to rally the involvement of her neighbours, over 40 households responded who were eager to have Swift nesting boxes erected on their houses.

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Thanks to generous funding raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, over 80 boxes have been made by students at Salford’s Growth Company Education and Skills College, and installed along Houghton Lane, providing Swifts with vital nesting sites. Truly a community effort, the boxes were also readied by the local Brownie pack that Suzanne leads, with the children giving their time to carefully paint and weatherproof them before installation.

This project to establish Houghton Lane as a new ‘Swift Street’ builds on wider ongoing work to develop Manchester into a ‘Swift City’, supported by the expansion of the RSPB’s network of ‘Swift Champions’ who lead across the development of nesting sites at scale, manufacturing swift boxes and raising people’s awareness and engagement through walks, talks and workshops.

Meanwhile another Swinton resident, Haldis, created a Swift Street in Charles Street. With the support of her neighbours, 22 Swift boxes are now in place.

If you feel inspired to bring your own community together in support of Swifts, then head to Saving Swifts with the Species Volunteer Network on our website for more information on all things Swift, including Swift Champions, nest boxes and the Swift Mapper app. www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/news/

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Exciting News for Salford Residents:

Free Tuesday Entry to RHS Garden Bridgewater Extended to 2026 Salford residents can continue to enjoy free entry to RHS Garden Bridgewater every Tuesday, as the RHS celebrates its fourth anniversary by extending the scheme until May 2026.

Since opening in May 2021, RHS Bridgewater has welcomed over 118,000 Salford residents to explore the beautiful 154-acre garden as part of the free entry scheme.

Every visit to RHS Garden Bridgewater supports vital community programmes, which aim to broaden access to the positive benefits of gardening and spending time outdoors. In 2024, nearly 12,000 local schoolchildren also benefited from the garden’s free education workshops and resources. As the UK’s largest gardening charity, the RHS is committed to sharing the joy of gardening with as many people as possible. People who receive a range of income support benefits can visit all RHS Gardens for just £1 per visit all year round.

Liz Thwaite, Head of RHS Bridgewater, says: “RHS Bridgewater is proud to provide local organisations with space to grow, particularly in our Community Grow and Community Wellbeing Gardens, and through the extensive outreach work of our team across the region. There are many exciting new garden developments to look forward to, including the new Elemental Borders, the Green Skills Garden, and the Chinese Streamside Scholar’s Garden, where work will begin this year, ready for a grand opening in late 2026.

“I am delighted that so many of Salford's residents

have taken advantage of our free entry days since we opened. The enthusiastic reception from our local community has been truly uplifting, and we eagerly anticipate welcoming even more residents to enjoy free visits on Tuesdays in the year ahead.”

Paul Dennett, Salford City Mayor, expressed his enthusiasm for the extension, saying: "RHS Garden Bridgewater has become a cherished asset for our residents, families and communities, and I'm thrilled that the Free Tuesday initiative will continue for another year.

This extension reaffirms our commitment to providing access to green spaces for all Salford residents, while also being a national treasure for horticulturalists, botanists and garden lovers across the UK, as Royal Horticultural Society's fifth garden. I encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to explore and enjoy the beauty of the garden.

The garden offers vital green space for families, schools, and community groups, inspiring a love for nature, horticulture and gardening. It also contributes to tackling climate change by enhancing local biodiversity and providing a natural sanctuary for wildlife.

Keeping it open and accessible to our residents is a real priority and I’m delighted we can continue this fantastic initiative for another year."

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ECCLES COLLEGE ANIMAL PARK

by Joao Louro, Animal Park Manager & Teacher of Animal Management

Nestled in the leafy suburbs of Salford, Eccles College Animal Park is an up-and-coming nature-forward destination in the centre of the community. An easy to reach destination in the city with a developing focus on supporting our native British rare-breeds.

With 500+ Individual animals consisting of a range of taxa (Animal species groups) from striped skunks to a White-naped Crane, Common Marmosets to Bennetts wallaby, Argentine Tegu to Clownfish (think Nemo!), Huacaya Alpaca, Capybara and a Bamboo Rat snake on the wilder side! The Animal Park is focused on reviewing their collection to support the wider context of the student’s animal qualifications; to this end they also have a range of native species and breeds including Soay Sheep, the British barn owl, British Toggenburg Milk Goats, Shetland Ponies, and have this year bred the “at risk” Portland Sheep leading to 2 wonderful lambs, Amber and Arlo. Amber, as a female, is one of around only 400 Portland ewes in the UK. In terms of an animal a bit closer to home, we have 5 different breeds of rabbits!

The animals at the college are here to support the next generation of zoological professions. Courses are offered for school leavers (16+) at a range of levels to suit the differing profile of students in the city.

Students may wish to start at a Level 1 Animal Care course and re-sit their Maths and English GCSE’s if needed (the government requirement is grade 4).

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3 A levels and allows them to progress to university.

Students that are equine focused can also study at varying levels at our linked centre at Ryders Farm Equestrian Centre.

The college is also committed to teaching and developing life skills ie. punctuality, working with others and independently, problem solving and developing resilience to help them to thrive in their future careers.

Eccles College Animal Park is looking at interacting with the local community of Salford, Greater Manchester and beyond, and to this end would love you to follow our new facebook page (link below) for exciting new updates and events.

If you would like to visit the college’s animal collection, come to the Eccles Country Fair on Saturday 5th July, a family fun day with a range of local stalls, live music and food as well as a great opportunity to speak to staff!

Eccles Sixth Form College Chatsworth Road, M30 9FJ www.salfordcc.ac.uk Eccles College Animal Park

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gardening

Gardening at the height of summer

Whilst summer is the perfect time to sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labour in the garden, it can also be a time when possible extreme heat and drought can wreak havoc, but there is plenty you can do to deal with everything the hot summer months can throw at you.

Watering When it’s hot and dry, watering is really important not just the amount but when and how you water.

Deep watering can help plants. This is where you water less frequently but more thoroughly and this encourages deep root growth, which is especially useful during dry spells, as the deeper down the roots grow the better plants can deal successfully with dry conditions.

Morning or evening watering is not only best for you the gardener, as you won’t be exposed to the high temperatures or summer sun, but also for your plants as there is less evaporation. So, water very early or as the sun goes down.

Irrigation, an irrigation system might not be something you can set up at the height of summer but could be a project you plan to have installed, either by yourself or professionally, in autumn or next spring. Irrigation helps water get to where it needs with minimal evaporation. Irrigation systems also water your garden when you are away and could prove a great investment.

Collect rainwater to make the best use of those thundery summer downpours. Set up water butts to collect rainwater and reduce your metered water use.

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Front and back of your house, garage and even sheds could house water collection systems.

Mulching With water in short supply, reducing evaporation through mulching is a good thing; it is easy to do and also has the added bonus of suppressing weed growth.

There are various mulches you can use which include shredded bark, wood chips or straw. You could even create your own home-made mulch by using the grass cuttings from your lawn and applying it in a deep layer. All organic mulches will require topping up and even though they suppress weeds to a large extent, regular weeding will ensure your plants are not crowded out by unwanted guests.

Other summer jobs Greenhouses and cloches can get extremely hot in summer, so maximise ventilation and cover sun exposed glass with thick cardboard or old carpet to block the sun. There are also products you can buy to do this.

In the height of the summer consider mowing a little less as keeping your grass longer will protect your lawn from the heat and sun.

Ponds can lose a lot of water in a drought, so check the level regularly and top up if required.

After all this, choose a nice shady spot to sit in and enjoy the wonderful summer months!

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Pet Care Just like us, pets need a whole new grooming regime for summer. Here are some vital steps you can take to improve the warmer months for them, making the sunny season as glorious for them as it is for us!

Face When the weather gets warmer, clear eyes and ears in dogs are essential. Fur around or inside can cause havoc, leading to infection and general icky, stickiness.

Coat If you have a no-moult breed of dog (eg. a Shih Tzu or Poodle), you’ll already be know the process of getting regular grooms to keep everything clean and tidy.

Trim hair around eyes with specialised scissors that have curved ends, or see a groomer who can do it for you. Gently wipe eye gunk regularly and use a cotton ball with warm water to gently clean inside the ear (but never a cotton bud!).

Yet in the summer, most furry pets will require a little extra care, so invest in a good brush from your local pet shop to keep coats silky and knot free. Whether you have a canine, feline or rabbit, regular care with both a flea comb and spot-on or oral treatment, along with checks for ticks, are super important in warm weather.

Paws Keeping claws trimmed is essential in any season, but if a nail grows into the skin in summer, when infections are more likely (with more time outdoors and higher temperatures), your pet could be in real trouble.

Buy some clippers if you feel confident doing it, or visit your vet for a quick trim. This is especially important in anxious pets as it’s easy to cut them if they won’t sit still.

While you’re maintaining paws, look out for grass seeds which get embedded, causing all kind of chaos.

Pet Care

PAWSOME SUMMER Breeze through the summer months with your pet by following some essential grooming guidelines

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If there are any peculiar smells or discharge a visit to the vet may be your best bet.

Insides Oral flea, tick, lungworm and tapeworm treatments are vital all year round, but especially in summer months.

Not only do pests and viruses such as these thrive in humid weather, they’re also easier for pets to pick up.

For example, that dubious looking puddle that your pup just drank from, or a discarded festival hot dog all have potential to make even the hardiest hound feel ruff. Some pet foods now include probiotics which offer an extra level of tummy protection.

As with most things pet-wise, you, as owner, will know the signs best, so be sure to act on them.

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A Meal for Four !

N I W at Masala Marke

Competition!

Enter for your chance to win a 2-course meal for 4 people, plus a bottle of wine at Masala Marke, Walkden Newly opened in February this year, head chef & owner Dhruti Desai, brings the authentic taste of Indian street food to Walkden!

Escape the ordinary and step into Masala Marke, where the vibrant heart of India beats in every dish. More than just a meal, it's a journey of authentic flavors, crafted with passion and tradition.

From the warm welcome to the lingering spices, feel the connection to a culture rich in culinary heritage. Gather your loved ones and create memories around our table, sharing stories and savouring the true taste of India, right here in Walkden.

15 Bridgewater Road, Walkden, Worsley M28 3JE T: 0161 799 3088 • www.masalamarke.online To enter, email your Name, Address & Telephone number to: competitions@onourdoorstep.uk (subject: “Masala Marke”) Deadline: Friday 18th July

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SUMMER DAYS OUT IN SALFORD! Did you know there are over 60 parks and open spaces to visit in Salford? From country parks to local woodland, you can find beautiful lakes, picturesque landscapes, excellent sports and children's facilities and more.

For low cost days out with the family, right here on our doorstep, here are a few ideas to inspire you!

Clifton Country Park One of two country parks in Salford offering acres of woodland and meadows to explore. Enjoy lakeside walks, bring a picnic, go fishing or discover hidden remnants of the city’s industrial past. There’s also a great children’s play area and cafe serving drinks, cakes, ice cream, toasted tea cakes & more! Perfectly positioned for you to grab a drink and snack to take with you.

Clifton House Road, Clifton, M27 6NG

Parr Fold Park Located in Walkden, it is a classic Victorian park with many traditional features such as landscaped gardens, mature trees and open lawns. With an outdoor gym, skate park and a children’s playground, it’s a great space for family time and fresh air. The recent addition of the Cafe is a great bonus, alongside newly refurbished tennis courts which can be booked for FREE. Walkden Road, Walkden, M28 7DT

Play Tennis!

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, there are courts available for all levels at: • Buile Hill Park • Boothsbank Park • Eccles Recreation Ground • Lightoaks Park • Parr Fold Park • Princes Park • Victoria Park Sessions are FREE Mon to Fri, 8am-12pm. All other times are cost £4.50 per hour. www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk/ be-active/tennis/

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Recipe

Strawberry Hazelnut Shortbreads Ingredients

Method

For the hazelnut shortbread:

Toast the hazelnuts by spreading them out on a baking tray and placing them in the oven for 5 minutes.

• 110g hazelnuts • 150g softened butter • 60g unrefined golden icing sugar, plus extra to serve • 60g rice flour, sifted (or use dried semolina) • 150g plain flour, sifted, plus a little extra for rolling out

For the strawberry purée: • 225g fresh strawberries, hulled • 1 level tablespoon golden caster sugar

For the strawberry filling: • 450g fresh strawberries, hulled, reserving 8 for decoration • 200ml crème fraîche • 150ml fresh custard • 2 drops vanilla extract

When cool, grind them to a sand-like consistency in a blender, or chop finely, pop them in a polyethene bag and crush them as finely as possible with a rolling pin.

Cream the butter and icing sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy, then gradually beat in the flours or semolina, followed by the ground hazelnuts.

Bring the mixture together to make a dough. Place this in a polythene food bag and leave it in the fridge to rest for about 30 minutes. Then roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 5mm thick.

Use a 9 cm cutter to make 16 rounds of shortbread dough.

Arrange the biscuits on the baking trays and lightly prick each one with a fork. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

Remove them from the oven and leave to cool on the trays for 10 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Place the puree fruit in a bowl, sprinkle them with the sugar and leave for 30 minutes. After that, purée them in the food processor, then press them through a nylon sieve to remove the seeds. Cover and set aside.

Whisk the crème fraîche in a mixing bowl with an electric hand whisk until it becomes stiff, then add the custard and vanilla extract and whisk again until thick.

Cover the mixture and chill until just before serving.

Reserve 8 strawberries for decoration. Roughly chop or slice the remainder. Spread equal quantities of the cream mixture over the biscuits, then arrange the strawberry pieces on top of eight. Spoon some purée over each one, then sandwich with the remaining cream-covered rounds.

Now place a reserved strawberry on top of each one and finish off with a light dusting of icing sugar.

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WHAT’S ON June & July COMMUNITY EVENTS COFFEE MORNING Roe Green Church Hall Drop in for a hot drink. Come and experience Linda's home-baked scones. Everyone welcome. Weekly event, except Bank Holidays.

Mondays, 10am-12pm FREE admission FB: RoeGreenCommunityChurch1 COMMUNI-TEA COFFEE MORNING Vine Community Hub, M6 8PU Pop in for a brew and natter. There’s always a friendly face and a selection of board games to play if you are feeling competitive! We have a baby friendly area for those with little ones.

Mondays, 10am-12pm FREE www.salfordelimchurch.org/thevine Email: thevine@salfordelimchurch.org SALFORD FREE TUESDAYS RHS Garden Bridgewater Bloomin' great news for Salford residents! FREE Tuesday entry for people who live in Salford has been extended until May 2026! Tickets must be pre-booked and proof of address and identity for each resident to be shown on arrival.

Tuesdays, 10am-6pm FREE (Salford residents) Tel: 0161 503 6100 www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater FRIENDS OF BUILE HILL PARK Buile Hill Park Enjoy weekly events at the Pavillion.

Cafe open Wed, Thu & Sat 12-4pm and Sun 8.30am-1pm. On foot enter at gate opposite 1 Gore Ave, M5 5LF. We are always looking for volunteers to help socialise with visitors, serve in the cafe and look after the gardens.

Training and support given.

Wed 12pm: Bingo & Brew Thu 12.30pm: Croquet Group Thu 12.30pm: Ukulele Group Sat 12.30pm: Croquet Group FREE FB: FriendsOfBuileHillParkFOBHP 28 ON OUR DOORSTEP

CUPPA & COMPANY All Saints Church, Swinton, M27 9UG Join Home Instead Salford’s weekly social group for individuals aged 60+.

Refreshments and fun activities!

Thursdays, 10.30am-12pm FREE (drop-in) Tel: 0161 870 3861 E: salford.worsley@homeinstead.co.uk MONTHLY SOUP KITCHEN Boothstown Methodist Church Pop in to our new soup kitchen.

Drop in for a free meal, tea/coffee and a chat. A friendly, warm space for people who want to socialise.

Open to everyone! Children welcome.

1st Tuesday of each month 11.30am - 1.00pm (term time only) FREE Email: boothstownchildrenand familiesw@gmail.com BREW AND CHAT Join Age Friendly Salford for a brew and a chat in your neighbourhood.

Meet new friends. Find out what’s going on in your local area. More dates will be added to the website.

Everyone welcome!

Swinton Gateway Library Thu 5th & 19th June 11.00am - 12.30pm Eccles Library Mon 9th, 16th & 30th June 1.30 - 3.00pm FREE (booking required) Tonicha Wallace: 07983 884160 www.agefriendlysalford.org.uk/event MAINTENANCE IN THE PARK Lightoaks Park (meet at Tea’osk) Help Friends of Lightoaks Park to maintain the park. No skills or tools required. All ages welcome. Get outdoors and meet new people.

Held 2nd & 4th Sunday each month.

Drop Foodbank donations every weekend at the Tea’osk, 10-2pm.

Sun 8th & 22nd June Sun 13th & 27th July 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE Facebook: lightoakspark

1940’S WEEKEND Damhouse, Astley M29 7TX Celebrate all things 1940's with displays, military vehicles, vintage cars, stalls and much more. Learn about and be part of 1940’s history, from the home to the front line. Also celebrating 80th Anniversary of VE Day with vintage singing and party.

Sat 21st to Sun 22nd June 10.00am - 5.00pm FREE entry (donations welcome) Facebook: DamhouseAstley SUMMER VINTAGE TEA ROOM Boothstown Village Hall Come and join us for tea, coffee, sandwiches and cake.

Sat 28th June, 11am-2pm FREE entry (drop-in) Facebook: BVHAboothstown ECCLES COUNTRY FAIR Eccles Sixth Form College, M30 9FJ All welcome out our 8th Annual Country Fair! A family event with bouncy castle, BBQ, prosecco tent, ice cream, live music, community stalls, arts & crafts... Visit our college Animal Park too! No dogs allowed.

Sat 5th July, 10am-1pm Adult £2.00, Children FREE www.eccles.salfordcc.ac.uk SCL SUMMER FESTIVAL Cleavley Athletics Track Join us for a family day of fun with arts & crafts, face painting, fitness challenges, wellbeing walks, lego workshops, gymnastics, games...

Sun 6th July, 12-4pm FREE entry www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk TECH & TEA Hug in a Mug, Walkden M28 3JH Tech and Tea is a five week course helping older people to learn and develop their digital skills over tea and biscuits! Learn how to stay safe online, find information and connect with family and friends.

Thu 17th July, 4-6pm FREE (register interest) www.agefriendlysalford.org.uk

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HEALTH & FITNESS SALFORD WELLBEING WALKS FREE walks to improve your health and wellbeing. Arrive 10 mins early.

Wear flat grippy shoes or trainers.

Irlam & Cadishead (Various routes) Mondays, 10-11am Roe Green (Wooded Triangle) Mondays, 10-11am RHS Bridgewater (Salford Residents) Tuesdays, 10.30am-11.30am Kersal Wetlands Wednesdays, 1-2pm Clifton Country Park Thursdays, 10.15-11.15am Worsley Green Fridays, 10-11am Monton Green Sundays, 10-11am FREE (booking not required) Email: jo.bennett@scll.co.uk C25K RUNNING MONTON The Park, Monton Team R.I.O.T Monton would like to invite you to join their FREE running club, following the NHS C25K running app. Have the support of fully trained run leaders and other members.

Meet outside the Park Pub. Mondays & Wednesdays, 6.30pm FREE Neal: 07505 909516 IRWELL VALLEY WALKS Clifton Country Park Join us for more challenging walks to Phillips Park, along the Irwell, the Outwood Trail, Ringley Woods...

Must be able to walk 5 miles/2 hours.

Bring water and snack.

Tuesdays, 10am start FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk CROWN GREEN BOWLING Eccles Bowling Pavillion Join our new bowling group - enjoy casual competition, focused play and steady improvement. Practice, play and connect with others!

All levels welcome. Please bring appropriate footwear.

Tuesdays (to September) 10.30am - 12.00pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

RUN TALK RUN WORSLEY Standfield Centre, Boothstown A free weekly 5km gentle jog where people can talk to others. A safe space for people to support each other, get outdoors and exercise.

Tuesdays, 6.50-8pm FREE Instagram: runtalkrun_worsley WALK AND TALK Salford Parks Join Age Friendly Salford for weekly walks exploring green and blue spaces across the city. For ages 50+.

Get active, meet new people, enjoy the fresh air and beauty of local spaces: Parr Fold Park, Clifton Country Park, Blackleach Country Park, Media City, Buile Hill Park and more.

See website for dates & times FREE www.agefriendlysalford.org.uk/event MINDFUL MORNINGS Lightoaks Park Enjoy 30 minutes of calm and connection to start your day.

Gentle movement and guided meditation. No experience needed.

Weekdays & Saturdays Join Whatsapp group for dates FREE (booking required) Facebook: NatalieRossiterWellbeing TEA & CHAT MANCHESTER: BREAST CANCER SUPPORT Salford Action Community Hub, 40 Chilham Rd, M28 3DP Sponsored by Make 2nds Count.

Come along to have a chat, meet others in a similar position, have a brew and enjoy a slice of delicious cake! A safe space for all.

4th Wednesday of each month 12.00 - 2.00pm FREE Facebook: salfordsia WALK & TALK WALKDEN JOLLY JOGGERS Boatshed Fishing Lake, Walkden New walking sessions - a steady 3 mile walk and meet new people.

Held first Wednesday of the month.

Wed 4th June, 5.45pm Wed 2nd July, 5.45pm FREE (book online) www.groups.runtogether.co.uk/ WalkdenJollyJoggers

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EVENING STROLL Worsley Woods Join the ranger for a stroll through the woods in the evening. Meet by Beesley Green entrance. Walk approx 5k, may involve steps and uneven ground. Bring a torch. Subject to weather. Book via Eventbrite.

Wed 11th June, 7.30-9.30pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 07394 837330 Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk MINDFUL MOVEMENT Cleavley Community Forest Garden, Eccles M30 8HY Come and join us for gentle chair based Mindful Movement sessions.

These exercises can help improve strength, flexibility, circulation and help you become more active.

Plus we will show you some gentle stretches you can try at home.

Runs every other Friday.

Fri 13th & 27th June, 11am Fri 11th & 25th July, 10am FREE (no booking required) Email:info@incredibleeducation.co.uk FOREST YOGA & WELLBEING WORKSHOPS Cleavley Community Forest Garden, Eccles M30 8HY Start your weekend with a gentle but invigorating yoga practice, suitable for all levels. Followed by a Wellbeing workshop with bushcraft activities, arts and crafts, gardening, mindfulness and music. Sessions are for adults. Runs every other Saturday.

Sat 14th & 28th June Sat 12th & 26th July Forest Yoga: 10am Wellbeing Workshop: 11am-1pm FREE (no booking required) Facebook: IncrEdibleEdu EVENING STROLL Kersal Dale Stroll though Kersal Dale to Kersal Wetlands. See what wildlife we can spot. Walk may involve steps and uneven ground. Bring a torch. Meet at end of South Radford Street by Lamorna Close. Subject to weather.

Wed 25th June 8.00 - 9.30pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 07394 837330 Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk ON OUR DOORSTEP 29

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KIDS ACTIVITIES BOOKS & RHYMES Salford Libraries For parents/carers - bring your baby or toddler (0-4yrs) to these sessions full of interactive stories, singalongs and fun play! Term time only.

Winton Library Mondays, 11.15am Tel: 0161 921 2180 Boothstown Library Tuesdays, 10am & 11.15am Tel: 0161 799 6549 Eccles Library Tuesdays, 10am & 11.15am Tel: 0161 607 8237 Walkden Library Thursdays, 10am & 11.15am Tel: 0161 607 6639 Little Hulton Thursdays, 1.45pm Tel: 0161 921 2397 Worsley Village Thursdays, 1.45pm Tel: 0161 794 8750 Swinton Library Fridays, 10am & 11.15am Tel: 0161 793 3736 Height Library Fridays, 11.15am Tel: 0161 921 2240 FREE (booking not required) Facebook: SalfordLibraries CHAT, PLAY, READ Salford Family Hubs Parent & toddler group for 18 months to 5 years. Join our trained workers and explore speech, language and communication through play. The workers will also share ideas and advice for you to try at home.

Little Hulton Family Hub, M28 0BD Mondays, 10-11.30am Winton Family Hub, M30 8AB Mondays, 10am-11.30am Swinton Family Hub, M27 6BP Wednesdays, 10am-11.30am FREE (drop-in) Facebook: SalfordFamilyHubs

LEGO CLUB Join our Active Communities team and get creating to become a master builder at our Lego Workshop.

Limited spaces, booking required.

For young people aged 6-11 years.

Eccles Leisure Centre Mondays, 3.45-4.30pm The Den, Walkden, M28 3AD Tuesdays, 5.15-6pm £3.00 (booking required) Email: alex.walker@scll.co.uk LET'S EXPLORE BOOKMARK TRAIL Ordsall Hall Exploring Ordsall Hall with our Bookmark Trail, taking you to six points of interest within the Hall.

You’ll also get a pencil to help you fill it in and a sticker of Ziggy.

Monday to Thursday, 10am-4pm Sundays, 11.30am-4pm £1.00 per child (booking required) www.ordsallhall.com BABY SOCIAL Salford Family Hubs For non-mobile babies 0-12 months.

Everything you need to know about babies, parenthood and lots more!

For mums, dads, carers - all welcome.

SEND inclusive. Just turn up!

Little Hulton Family Hub, M28 0BD Mondays, 1-2pm Winton Family Hub, M30 8AB Thursdays, 10-11am Swinton Family Hub, Gateway Thursdays, 1-2pm FREE (drop-in) Facebook: SalfordFamilyHubs BABY FEEDING SUPPORT MEET UP Irlam & Pendleton Library Join our BRAND NEW Baby Feeding Peer Support Meet Ups where new parents can get feeding support and advice. It’s a valuable chance to chat and socialise with other new parents in an informal setting and a chance to explore what our libraries offer for families. Suitable for bump to 1 year olds.

Irlam: Tuesdays, 10-11.30am Pendleton Gateway: Thursdays, 12.30-2pm FREE (no booking required) www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk

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DODGEBALL SESSIONS The Den, Walkden M28 3AD Take part in some fast paced fun at our dodgeball session at The Den! Ongoing activity. For 6-9 year olds.

Tuesdays, 4-5pm £1.00 (no booking required) Email: chloe.pearson@scll.co.uk ECCLES LIBRARY ART CLUB Eccles Library, M30 0TU Explore your creativity in a series of art activities. For ages 6yrs+. Under 8s must be supervised by an adult.

Wednesdays (term time only) 4.00 - 5.00pm FREE (drop-in) www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL Ordsall Leisure Centre, M5 3DJ Join in on this high-octane, non-contact version of American football, where tackles are made by pulling off flags which all players wear on their hips. Trainers or boots needed on the Astro and suitable clothing for running and moving around quickly. Ages 8-16.

Wednesdays, 5-6pm FREE (no booking required) Facebook: SCLActiveCommunities www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk YOUTH CLUB The Den, Walkden M28 3AD Join us for Multisport, Arts and Crafts, Consoles, Pool, Table Tennis etc. By Salford Youth Service. 12yrs+ Wednesdays, 6-8pm 50p (no booking required) Facebook: SCLActiveCommunities ACTIVE ARTS CLUB Boothstown Community Centre For young people aged 5-11 years to come and get crafty for an hour of creative fun. Choose from two sessions, each will include a range of interactive activities including drawing, painting, collage, games, sculptures and slime workshops.

Parents/Carers are not required to stay but please sign in and return to collect your child.

Thursdays 3.45-4.45pm | 5-6pm FREE (booking required) Facebook: SCLActiveCommunities Email: activecommunities@scll.co.uk CONTaCT US ON 07967 978831

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LITTLE BUILDERS Eccles Library, M30 0TU A weekly group where you can build, dress up and more in this fun and engaging session. Suitable for children 5 years and under. All must be supervised by an adult.

Fridays, 10-11am (term time only) FREE (no booking required) www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk TINY TOTS RAMBLE Clifton Country Park A slow ramble around the park for parents and carers with their young children, playing on the fairy tale trail, splashing in puddles.

Fridays 10.30am (meet at 10.15am) FREE (no booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk

FAMILY FOREST SCHOOL Cleavley Community Forest Garden, Eccles M30 8HY Join us for Stay and Play & Nature Craft in the beautiful surroundings of our forest garden! Funded by NHS Salford ICP with support from Salford CVS. Runs every other Saturday.

Sat 14th & 28th June, 11am-1pm Sat 12th & 26th July, 11am-1pm FREE (no booking required) E: info@incredibleeducation.co.uk Facebook: IncrEdibleEdu

Beesley Green Community Centre Every school holiday Art Table run an Art Holiday Club for 4-12 year olds. Full Days 10-2pm & Half Days 10-12 or 12-2pm.

Art Holiday Club is mindful, fun, creative, experimental, messy, connective and collaborative. With themed arts & crafts activities, kids will bring new artwork home each day. Run by experienced Art Teachers & Fully DBS checked staff.

ECCLES LIBRARY COMIC CLUB Eccles Library, M30 0TU Gather your friends every Friday to talk about your favourite graphic novels and enjoy comic-themed activities. For children ages 7yrs+.

Adult must accompany under 8s.

Fridays, 4-5pm (term time only) FREE (no booking required) www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk

SALFORD JUNIOR PARKRUN Buile Hill Park Free weekly timed 2k parkrun for 4-14 year olds. Open to all, have fun, join in whatever your pace! Register before event and bring a printed barcode. Volunteers always needed!

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

YOUTH CLUB The Den, Walkden M28 3AD Join in a range of fun activities incl. football, cricket, dodgeball, table tennis, air hockey, table football, pool, console games, arts & crafts.

Fridays 8-11yrs: 5-6.30pm 12-19yrs: 6.45-8.15pm 50p (no booking required) www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk

CHATTERBOOKS Join our Saturday Club and spend a morning chatting about books and enjoy fun activities and crafts.

Helping children to discover the joys of reading and build a lifelong reading habit. For ages 8yrs+.

Eccles Library Sat 7th June, 10.30-11.30am Walkden Library Sat 21st June, 10.30-11.30am FREE (no booking required) www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk

YOUTH CAFE Boothstown Community Centre For young people aged 11-19 years.

Come and socialise and enjoy a snack and drink for a small fee.

Activities include games, cooking, project work around special events.

Fridays, 6.30-8pm 50p entry (drop in) Tel: 0161 799 6674

ART HOLIDAY CLUB

FAMILY EVENTS AT KARGO MKT Quayside Media City Enjoy a regular programme of family events. See website for more details.

Sun 8th June: Princess Mini Disco Sun 15th June: Father’s Day Crafts Sun 22nd June: Princess Mini Disco Sun 29th June: Lego Build & Play Sun 27th July: Princess Mini Disco 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE (booking required) www.kargomkt.com/whats-on

Summer Holidays Thu 24th July - Fri 29th August Full or Half days Full Days: £39 per day Half Days: £18 per day Book via www.art-table.co.uk or Tel: 07727 072580 GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU SUMMER WEEKEND RHS Garden Bridgewater This weekend join Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare for some additional garden activities as they get ready to celebrate the arrival of summer. Big Nutbrown Hare will be saying hello to visitors outside the Welcome Building!

Sat 14th June Sun15th June Times: 11am | 12pm | 1.30pm 2.30pm | 3.30pm Garden admission applies www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater GALLERY BABIES Salford Museum & Art Gallery Come to our gentle sensory sessions for pre-walking babies and carers.

Explore the activities in the relaxed atmosphere of our galleries and spend as much or as little time as you like as you discover and play!

Sessions held term time only.

Fri 27th June 10.30am - 12.00pm FREE (drop in) www.salfordmuseum.com ON OUR DOORSTEP 31

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SPECIAL EVENTS LOWRY 360 The Lowry Step inside our new FREE immersive gallery experience. It’s a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of LS Lowry’s iconic work, Going to the Match.

Celebrating our 25th Anniversary!

Booking recommended.

Daily to Sun 31st August 10.00am - 8.00pm FREE (donations appreciated) www.thelowry.com HEALTHY HUB Irlam & Cadishead Leisure Centre, Irlam, M44 6BR A social hub where everyone is welcome. Includes cooking sessions, information, arts, crafts and social gatherings. No gym pass required.

Mondays, 10am-12pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) LEARN TO PLAY MAHJONG Learn to play the strategic game of Mahjong with the community of Hongkongers in Salford.

Swinton Gateway Library Mondays, 10am-12pm Agnes Hopkins Centre Wednesdays, 10am-12pm FREE (no booking required) www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk SEWING TOGETHER Boothstown Community Centre Come to our free sewing group.

Learn a new skill or bring your own experience. Basic sewing skills.

Tuesdays, 10am-12pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) FLOWERS DELIGHT Boothstown Community Centre Come and learn how to make basic flower arrangements. Ongoing.

Wednesdays, 11.30am-12.30pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

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INCREDIBLE EDUCATION VOLUNTEERS GROUP Cleavley Community Forest Garden Get some fresh air, exercise and learn new skills with a friendly bunch of volunteers, helping to maintain the community garden.

Thursdays, 1-2.30pm FREE Email:info@incredibleeducation.co.uk

READING GROUPS Salford Libraries Join one of our library reading groups where you can try something new, diversify your reading with iconic books and share your love of books with a community of readers. Books provided. Monthly 1 hour meetings.

KNIT & NATTER Open to beginners and experienced knitters. A warm and welcoming space to chat, knit, and develop new skills alongside friends. Adults only.

Boothstown Library 1st Friday of month, 1.30pm

Walkden Library Thursdays, 1.30-2.30pm Tel: 0161 607 6639

Walkden Library 1st Thursday of month, 2.30pm

Winton Library 2nd Thursday of month, 10.30am Eccles Library 3rd Tuesday of month, 2.00pm Height Library 4th Thursday of month, 10.30am

Height Library Fridays, 2-4pm Tel: 0161 921 2240

FREE Email: philip.carey@scll.co.uk

FREE (drop-in) www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk

SUMMER MUSIC SUNDAY RHS Garden Bridgewater Join us for an afternoon of music and immerse yourself in the perfect blend of nature and melody. Picture yourself in a comfy deckchair, basking in the warm sunlight in the surroundings of the Wellbeing Garden. Come with friends, family, or enjoy some solo time. Bring a picnic blanket or chair, a packed lunch, or enjoy food from our cafés.

Sun 8th June Sun 6th July Performances: 2pm & 3pm Normal garden admission applies www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater

CREATIVE WRITING GROUP Height Library Sessions begin with tea and a chat, before Janet presents everyone with the inspiration for the session.

Work on your own piece, be it a poem, short story or the outline for a plot or character idea. You can also use this time to work on your own idea. New members welcome!

Thursdays, 1.30-3pm FREE (no booking required) Email: claire.gorton@scll.co.uk GET COOKING Boothstown Community Centre Learn how to make authentic Lebanese and Indian meals from fresh ingredients. Book your place on the next course. Ongoing.

Fridays, 1-3pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) CRIME BOOK CLUB Walkden Library, M28 3EZ Unleash your inner detective and join us on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and talk about the most gripping true crime and crime novels. For ages 18 and over.

2nd Tuesday of each month 7.00 - 8.00pm FREE (no booking required) Email: walkden.library@scll.co.uk

CONSERVATION & CLEAN UP Worsley Woods & Looplines Join the ranger in conservation and clean-up work around Worsley. Dress for weather and bring a long drink.

Worsley Woods & Loopline Sat 7th June, 10.30am-12.30pm (Meet by Beesley Green Community Centre)

Little Hulton Loopline Mon 9th June, 10.30am-12.30pm (Meet by Old Wells Close/Old Lane)

Worsley Delph Wed 25th June, 10.30am-12.30pm Worsley Woods Sat 5th July, 10.30am-12.30pm (Meet at play near Sefton Drive)

FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk

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ARTISAN TRADERS MARKET The Moorings, Boothstown Held on the first Saturday of each month. Browse the stalls of local crafters, home bakers, handmade gifts and more. Outdoor event.

Sat 7th June, 10am-4pm Sat 5th July, 10am-4pm FREE entry Email: info@thetradermarkets.com Facebook: Trader Markets URMSTON ARTISAN MARKET Golden Hill Car Park, Urmston A fantastic family friendly event in the heart of Urmston. Held on first Saturday of each month. A fabulous line up of Artisan makers, bakers and creators alongside delicious freshly prepared street food and live music.

Sat 7th June, 10am-4pm Sat 5th July, 10am-4pm FREE entry Facebook: urmstonartisanmarket RECREATE-U'S RE:USE, RECYCLE AND GROW Poorlots Allotments, Cadishead Come and join Recreate-U’s friendly sessions, consist of litter picking, having a cuppa and a chat, learning new skills and getting green fingered on our allotment growing healthy fresh fruit and vegetables to take home. Make friends, spend time outdoors, help the environment and have fun! Ages: 18+ years.

Tue 10th, 17th and 24th June 1.00 - 2.30pm FREE Facebook: R3createU Tel: 07566 860872 WALKIES AT BRIDGEWATER RHS Garden Bridgewater Bring your dog and enjoy a stroll around the gardens. Explore the horticultural delights of the season with your four-legged friend.

Tue 10th June, 4-7pm Sat 28th June, 4-7pm Tue 15th July, 4-7pm Members FREE (booking required) Non Members Half Price Tel: 0161 503 6100 www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater www.ONOURDOORSTEP.Uk

SUMMER TREE WALK: IDENTIFICATION, MYTHOLOGY AND FOLKLORE Lightoaks Park Join our regular Wildlife Expert Dave Winnard for a tour of the park, identifying the array of trees and discussing mythology and folklore related to the trees. A fascinating and engaging walk, 1.5 to 2 hours.

Meet at the Tea'Osk near the tennis courts for a prompt 10am start.

Sat 14th June 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE Facebook: lightoakspark DAY OF ENCHANTMENT Lancashire Mining Museum Enjoy a family day out at the museum with arts & crafts, storytelling, artisan and makers market, entertainment, music, drinks & snacks and much more. Come and ride our heritage trains too! Dog friendly.

Sat 14th June 11.00am - 4.00pm FREE entry www.astleygreencolliery.com FB: LancashireMiningMuseum CAR BOOT SALE & TOY SWOP Lancashire Mining Museum Bring the family for some bargain hunting and toy swap. Hot food and refreshments available. For more details follow us on Facebook.

Sat 21st June 11.00am - 4.00pm FREE entry www.astleygreencolliery.com FB: LancashireMiningMuseum PELARGONIUM AND GERANIUM SOCIETY'S ANNUAL SHOW RHS Garden Bridgewater We are delighted to be hosting the 17th Open National Annual PAGS Show. The show is a competition pitting the best pelargoniums growers in the land against one another with often some amazing plants on display making up the benches of the classes. Open to public after judging.

Sat 21st June 11.30am - 4.00pm Normal garden admission applies Tel: 0161 503 6100 www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater

MONTON BUSINESS GROUP: NETWORKING MEETINGS Monton / Worsley Monton Business Group delivers exciting meetings at a different venue in Monton each month.

We’re looking for more business owners to attend our relaxed networking events. Meetings include breakfast and we have just one business per sector to maximise your growth opportunity. Please register on our website to attend our next networking event.

Fri 20th June: Blacksticks Fri 18th July: Garden Bar 9.00 - 11.30am £19.00 per meeting www.MontonBusinessGroup.com CONSERVATION & CLEAN UP Kersal Dale Join the ranger in some conservation work. Dress for weather and bring a long drink. Book to join and to find out meeting places.

Mon 23rd June, 10am-12.30pm Mon 7th July, 10am-12.30pm Sat 12th July, 10am-12.30pm FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk SALFORD IS WHO I AM: MAPAS SUMMER SHOWCASE The Lowry A celebration of who we are, featuring over 1,000 children and young people from across Salford.

Children will be playing and singing in a celebratory performance, facilitated by MAPAS (Music and Performing Arts Salford) and Salford Community Leisure. Each day features different schools.

Mon 23rd to Fri 27th June From £6.00 (booking required) www.thelowry.com/whats-on

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What’s On RELAX WITH ART Salford Museum & Art Gallery Try out ‘slow looking’ as a way to relax with a member of our staff as they guide you through a closer look at an artwork on display.

Followed by a simple creative activity and discussion. No art skills needed.

Fri 27th June, 2-3pm Fri 25th July, 2-3pm FREE (no booking required) www.salfordmuseum.com ARTIST TALK: FRAGMENTS OF TIME Salford Museum & Art Gallery Join the artists behind our exhibition Fragments of Time for this exclusive insight into their work. The exhibition brings together four female artists whose artistic practices explore fragility, place and change. For this event we welcome three of the artists as they take turns touring the space, discussing their work in-depth and answering visitor questions.

Sat 28th June, 1.00pm FREE (no booking required) www.salfordmuseum.com WALKDEN ARTISAN MARKET Walkden Town Centre Browse over 30 stalls featuring fresh produce, unique crafts and delicious food. Enjoy live music and free arts & crafts. Located upstairs by Tesco.

Sat 28th June, 10am-4pm Sat 26th July, 10am-4pm Email: info@dndartisan.co.uk THE ARTISAN STREET FAYRE Swinton Square Celebrate the incredible talents of local artisans. Fantastic handmade products, including delicious honey, mouthwatering food, beautifully crafted candles, fragrant wax melts, unique home decor and much more.

Held fourth Saturday each month.

Sat 28th June, 10am-4pm Sat 26th July, 10am-4pm FREE entry www.swintonsquare.co.uk

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MAKERS MARKET Quayside MediaCityUK A spectacular line-up of artisan stalls showcasing the finest small businesses from across the North.

Expect an array of art, craft, street food, coffee, live music and artisan vibes. A great family day out. Held on the last weekend of each month.

Sat 28th to Sun 29th June Sat 26th to Sun 27th July Sat: 10am-5pm | Sun: 11am-5pm FREE entry www.quaysidemediacityuk.co.uk WINDING ENGINE AND HERITAGE TRAINS Lancashire Mining Museum Our magnificent winding engine will be running for you to see every last Sunday of the month. See the last surviving headgear and winding house in Lancashire coalfield. Come and ride our heritage trains too!

Sun 29th June Sun 27th July Trains running: 1-5pm Winding Engine: 2-3pm FREE entry www.astleygreencolliery.com FB: LancashireMiningMuseum

IRLAM COMMUNITY MARKET Princes Park, Irlam Showcasing local handmade products and food. Keep your money local and support our independent small businesses.

Located next to the garden centre.

Sun 29th June, 11am-3pm Sun 27th July, 11am-3pm FREE entry Facebook: irlamcommunitymarket MINERS FESTIVAL Lancashire Mining Museum A family day out with a parade, music, makers market, heritage beer festival and lots more.

Sat 5th July, 11am- 5pm FREE entry FB: LancashireMiningMuseum

DIGITAL DROP IN Eccles Library If you’re aged 50 or above, we offer a Digital Drop-In to support you with your tech needs! Come along, our team will do their best to assist you.

Wed 9th July 10.00 - 11.00am FREE (register interest) www.agefriendlysalford.org.uk/ THE NATIONAL SWEET PEA SOCIETY LATE SHOW RHS Garden Bridgewater Explore the exquisite blooms and scents of sweet peas. Browse incredible displays, chat with expert growers and get inspiration for growing your own at home. Prize giving takes place Saturday at 1pm, and the sale of blooms on Sunday at 3pm, perfect for taking a piece of the show home.

Sat 12th July, 11am-4pm Sun 13th July, 10am-4pm Normal garden admission applies www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater QUENTIN BLAKE AND ME The Lowry Immerse yourself in the magical world of Quentin Blake. Known for his distinctive and whimsical style, Blake has written or illustrated over 500 books and worked with famous authors like Roald Dahl, David Walliams and Michael Morpurgo.

Featuring a vast collection of Blake’s work, fun interactives, games to play and plenty of opportunities for young visitors and their families to write and draw their own stories.

Sat 19th July to Sun 31st August Daily, 10am - 8pm FREE (booking required) www.thelowry.com

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