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ISSUE 10 | APR - MAY 2011 | FREE

Tel: 0161 728 3773 7a Barton Road, Worsley, M28 2PD

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Book Your Wedding Here The Sutherland Suite is the perfect venue for weddings, parties, dinners and meetings. The Suite has recently undergone a full refurbishment and has an excellent reputation for its high quality food & drink.

Plus, there is ample parking and easy wheelchair access.

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Tel: 0161 790 2376 www.ellesmeresportsclub.co.uk

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Welcome Spring is in the air! The evenings are getting lighter and it’s great for getting out and being more active. It almost feels like coming out of hibernation!

This issue, Karen Pheasant, from Ladies Workout Express, tells us how to be more active as a family. Plus, with plenty of charity runs fast approaching - what more incentive do you need to get fit?

In April/May, Salford is celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Bridgewater Canal.

We have details of events to mark the occasion and a great article about Industrial Worsley. Take a look at the What’s On and Easter Holiday guide to find more activities to get involved in.

Other features this edition include “Children’s Party Planning” - love it, or hate it, we have ideas to inspire you for the next party. Plus, don’t miss the “Day Out with Thomas” competition!

Later this year we would like to run a feature on “Worsley, before the Motorway”.

If you have an interesting story to tell, or photos before/during the motorway build, please get in touch.

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An update on the Property Market

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When you have finished with this magazine please recycle it.

Competition!

Win a Day Out with Thomas with East Lancashire Railway

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How Fit is your Family?

Advice on how to keep your children active and healthy

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What’s On An essential guide to local events

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250 Years of the Bridgewater Canal Celebrate the 250th anniversary and mark this momentous occasion in Salford’s history

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Easter Holidays Local children’s activities for the forthcoming Easter Break

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Worsley Green A birthplace of the Industrial Revolution

Printed by: Tangent Print Services 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.

How to Plan a Children’s Birthday Party A few ideas to inspire you for your next party!

Editor

Advertising in association with Angel Media Telephone: 07890 268167 Email: info@onourdoorstep.co.uk

Get Fit, Save Lives!

Crank up the Girl Power and help to beat Cancer

Susie

On Our Doorstep is published by Zig Zag Ventures, an independent publisher. You can contact us by:Telephone: 0161 790 2504 Email: sales@onourdoorstep.co.uk Website: www.onourdoorstep.co.uk

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Step out for St Ann’s Hospice at this year’s 40th Anniversary

Manchester Midnight Walk Each year St Ann’s Hospice hosts the fabulous Manchester Midnight Walk, a fun 10km walk through the city’s streets by night, to raise much needed funds to support the work of the hospice (including its site at Little Hulton).

This year’s Manchester Midnight Walk takes place on Saturday 25 June 2011 and will be a real anniversary celebration. Thousands of walkers of all abilities are anticipated to join in the fun party atmosphere at Manchester Central, where they will enjoy great entertainment before setting off to walk the streets of Manchester and enjoy the delights of the city by night!

St Ann’s Hospice invites walkers to get together with their friends and families and join in the

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fun. There is a special early bird registration fee of just £12 for anyone booking their place before 1 April 2011 (£8 for 11 – 17 year olds).

As well as being a fun-filled celebration of the work done by St Ann’s Hospice, this is also a chance to raise money towards the £16,000 the hospice needs to raise every single day to continue to provide care, free of charge, for local people and their families and carers.

In addition to the very best live entertainment, there will also be a Wall of Hope where walkers can leave messages for loved ones, as well as a stunning candlelit Remembrance Garden in Manchester’s Spinnigfields.

To register please contact Kate Beardow on 0161 498 3628 or visit www.manchestermidnightwalk.org.uk

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Congratulations to Lawlors, who are the longest standing salon servicing Worsley and the surrounding areas.

It is a salon focused on a friendly, professional service, on which their reputation has been built, and which will continue as they celebrate 20 years in the heart of Worsley village. This is something they are incredibly proud of and feel they can be compared favourably against salons in Manchester.

Adrian, the owner of Lawlors, ran a salon in Manchester before bringing his expertise and extensive experience to Worsley. The business has flourished and they are now a team of seven.

Tel: 0161 728 3773

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GRENACHE: “BEST MANCHESTER RESTAURANT” Grenache, in Walkden, fought off tough competition from Room, Stock, Grill on the Alley and San Rocco to win the Hi-Life Dining Award for Best Manchester Restaurant.

Voted for by customers, Grenache was shortlisted for Best Manchester Restaurant and Best Overall Restaurant.

Owner, Huss Abbas took his team to the Awards Ceremony at the Hilton Hotel on 28th Jan 2011.

They were ecstatic to be announced winners of the Best Manchester Restaurant. Huss said, “We all think it’s fantastic that a small independent restaurant situated in Salford has been recognised for this award and beat off such large well established competition”.

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HAIR-RAISING NEW VENTURE! Friday evening and whilst most people are settling into a relaxing weekend, Worsley based paranormal events company Corporate Paranormal, are off to investigate another haunted venue. Tonight they are taking 40 guests around a haunted call centre in Sheffield.

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Catering for both business and private customers, Corporate Paranormal arranges unique events across the North West. These include Ghost Hunts, Ghost Walks, Psychic Nights and Haunted Hotel Breaks.

Ghost Hunts – guests work with one of our Mediums and team of investigators. During the night you get to try our paranormal equipment, enabling you to capture all ghostly activity for yourselves.

Ghost Walks – during the summer months, we conduct guided ghost walks through the haunted streets in search of spirits and legends at a range of popular locations.

Psychic Nights – for a quieter, more intimate evening you may choose to relax at one of our psychic shows where top mediums convey messages from loved one’s that have passed over.

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A Spring in its Step...

Worsley Property Update It’s been six months now since we reviewed the local property market with Fiona Beirne, Managing Director of Urban Bases. Have things improved? Any changes? Any hope?...

“There’s always hope, and I’m delighted to report, since New Year a slight increase in confidence.

Markets are all about confidence.”

2010... IS THE BLEAK PAST BEHIND US? 2011... HOW’S THE YEAR SO FAR? “As predicted, last year we saw prices fall up to 20% since the crash in November 2007.

We saw fewer people moving, rentals increasing, and generally people feeling very ‘uneasy.’ The first quarter of 2011, we have definitely seen movement of old stock as vendors realise that the drop in the housing market is academic, if their property has lost value, so have all properties”.

Estate Agent ensures complete control of this process.”

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO GET YOUR HOUSE ON THE MARKET? “Historically, Spring has always been the favour within the housing market industry, with less seasonal movement when the Industry is in a boom/crash period. People relate to Spring as a fresh start, time to build a new nest, in a new location.

BEST ADVICE FOR SELLERS THIS YEAR? “Use the expertise of your Estate Agent.

Here at Urban Bases, we believe in delivering a great package. We assist on a whole range of services, be it a good solicitor to handle your conveyancy, a mortgage adviser to look after the financial aspects, or just a reliable plumber to sort a leaky tap!”

THE OUTLOOK FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR? “Well, judging by the results of the first quarter we can only hope the next quarter will have ‘A Spring in its Step’! People have resigned themselves, not only to changes in the housing market, but changes throughout all social structures; time to get on with life and be where you want to be”.

THE BOATYARD - POSITIVE START TO 2011 In February, it was reported in the MEN that Bardsley’s development have experienced £3m of sales so far this year.

Graeme Spencer, Sales Director said: “We have had a very good start to the year and there is a really positive feeling around that we have not experienced for some time.”

HOW LONG CAN YOUB EXPECT HOUSES TO BE ON THE MARKET? “At Urban Bases we always tell our clients, the best turnaround from putting your property on the market to agreeing an acceptable offer is 6 weeks. From here, we move into conveyancy, and the mortgage offer process. Banks now want the blood of the first born before a mortgage may be approved. It can get protracted, but a good

WORSLEY STATISTICS Obtaining reliable trends on Worsley is difficult being such a small sample. Data taken from www.home.co.uk indicate the asking price of houses in Worsley have increased 8% between Feb10 and Feb11. Time on the market has also reduced from 256 days (Feb10) to 203 (Feb11).

Rentals continue to increase. The average rental being £822pm. 2-3 bed houses are the most popular (£660-760pm). Flats are achieving £480pm.

Rentals are not on the market for very long with an average period of 40 days.

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Get Fit, Save Lives!

Take part in the “largest women-only fundraising event in the UK” whilst helping to save lives and improving your fitness in the process.

Established in 1994, Race for Life has attracted 5.4 million participants to date, raising over £362m for cancer research. Organised

by Cancer Research UK and supported by Tesco, Race for Life comprises more than 300 events across the UK, bringing together women of all ages and fitness levels to raise money for cancer research by walking, jogging or running.

If you’re up for the challenge, you’ll be interested to learn that Lisa Foley Fitness, a female-led personal training company based in Manchester, is providing specialist training to women taking part in the Race for Life campaign – we have also promised to donate 20% of all profits from such training to Cancer Support UK. Although the team at Lisa Foley Fitness aims to equip women of all shapes and sizes, aged 30- 75 years, with the necessary skills and fitness to complete a 5K or 10K Race for Life event, the training is also intended to provide lasting health benefits – and a little fun along the way!

The Race for Life campaign is designed to inspire women from all over the UK to take positive action against cancer – not just for their own health but also that of every other person in the country. Cancer causes thousands of deaths in the UK each year, which is why every penny spent on research is so valuable. Race for Life participants can take great pride in the knowledge that every step they take is helping to save lives.

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Unfortunately, statistics on cancers affecting women in the UK make for grim reading.

In 2007, 45,695 cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in women, by far the most common cause of cancer in females (31% of all cancers).

Lung and colorectal cancers are the second most common, causing more than 34,000 new cases a year. Other common ones are uterus, ovary, malignant melanoma, NHL, pancreas, kidney and leukaemia. Female mortality rates are highest for sufferers of lung, breast and colorectal cancers.

Whilst aiming to raise money for research, the Race for Life campaign encourages women to take steps to prevent certain types of cancer.

Research suggests that increased physical activity can reduce the risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women by up to 80%, whilst obesity can increase the risk of breast, gallbladder cancer and oesophageal adenocarcinoma.

So, if you want to get in shape, crank up your ‘Girl Power’ and help to beat cancer, Lisa Foley Fitness may be your ticket to a successful Race for Life event. Participants in the Manchester area can choose from several events in Heaton Park: a 10K run on Saturday 9th July 2011 and two 5K runs on Sunday 10th July 2011. Entry for each race is £14.99 per person.

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SPRING is in the air and, as the days get longer, people in Worsley are being urged to set themselves a challenge by signing up for one of this summer’s Cancer Research UK’s events across the region.

This year there are lots of opportunities for both men and women to combine getting fitter with supporting the charity’s crucial work.

Cancer Research UK’s Shine, a unique night-time walking event, will take place in Manchester on Sun 1 May, 2011.

Shine is open to all men and women aged over 13 and walkers can choose a full or half marathon route. Participants can also decide to fundraise for one of 12 different areas of scientific research.

To enter now or for more information visit www.cancerresearchuk.org/shine

This year is also set to be a bumper year for Tesco and Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and the women of Worsley are being encouraged to book their places at the starting line now.

Race for Life is the UK’s largest women-only fundraising event series where women of all ages, sizes and abilities join together to walk, jog or run to raise money to help beat cancer.

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To enter Race for Life call 0871 641 1111 or visit www.raceforlife.org Cancer Research UK supports the work of doctors, nurses and scientists who are dedicated to beating cancer by understanding its causes and investigating how best to prevent, diagnose and treat the disease.

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How to....

Plan a Children’s Birthday Party!

Is it coming up to your child’s birthday and are you wondering what to do? Maybe this is your first party, or you want to try something different this year?

Some parents love organising parties, for others it can seem a bit of a nightmare. Options may seem limited most of it has been done before, but remember, as long as the kids have a great time, that’s all that matters.

Do you love organising and want to do it all yourself? Then you could have a party at home, or host your party at a local hall. If you prefer stress-free and minimal planning, then you can choose a venue which does it all for you.

Whichever route, a party these days is likely to cost £200-300.

The Basics The core desicions you will need to make when organising a party are:1) What type of party to have 2) Who to invite and how many 3) What the budget is 4) When to have it Research potential venues, or entertainers, early if you want to book a specific date. Make sure it’s appropriate for the kids' age and energy levels!

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1) PARTIES AT HOME For the mega organised...and brave! A traditional party at home is quite rare these days but great if you want something a little more personal.

Choose a theme for your party and get decorations, food, prizes, games and party bags to follow the theme. Traditional games such as Musical Bumps/Statues, Treasure Hunts, Pass the Parcel, are still favourites. A tip: have extra activities planned to make sure you don’t run out of entertainment. If you have a summer birthday, always have back-up activities which you can do indoors in case of rain! If you are worried about entertaining, then hire someone else to do it - a magician, face painter, balloon modeller, clown.

Search online for ideas and suppliers or ask friends for recommendations.

Keep food simple - sandwiches, crisps, pizza, ice cream, fruit and juice always go down well.

2) HIRE A HALL This will cost a little more, but you can invite more children and the mess is not at your home!

Try local church halls and community centres such as Beesley Green CC and Roe Green church hall. It will cost up to £20ph. You’ll need to provide your own music and games, or hire an entertainer, plus organise food and party bags.

If you want a couple of recommendations try:wwwKidsDJ.co.uk (0161 702 0109) for a great disco with party games, or www.Loubylou.co.uk (01942 878127) - ”UK’s favourite female clown” providing captivating all round kids entertainment.

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3) PARTY VENUES For the ultimate hassle-free option, choose a venue which specialises in parties and provides everything i.e. invitations, entertainment, food and party bags. Or choose a venue where the kids can enjoy an activity only, and choose your own location for food. Some options include:Chill Factore (Trafford Park), Legoland Discovery Centre (Trafford Centre), Build-a-Bear Workshop (Trafford Centre), East Lancashire Railway (Bury), Smithills Open Farm (Bolton), Gulliver’s World (Warrington), Pamper Parties at The Beauty Garden (Walkden).

4) SOFT PLAY A very popular choice especially for the younger ones. Everything included in a party - invitations, activity, food and sometimes party bags. Only thing you will need is the birthday cake. Parents can sit and have a coffee and watch their kids whilst they unleash their energy. Try:Brewers Fayre, Coach House (Trafford Centre), Little Monsters Mayhem (Irlam), Giddie Kippers (Walkden), Land of Play (Trafford Park).

6) DAY TRIPS If you don’t want a big party, then why not have a special day out with just a couple of close

friends or just family. A few ideas:Alton Towers (Staffordshire), Gullivers World (Warrington), Thomas Land & Drayton Manor Park (Staffordshire), Camelot Theme Park (Chorley), Blue Planet Aquarium (Ellesmere Port).

5) OLDER KIDS As your children grow up, your options expand to activties such as ice skating, swim parties, bowling, paintball, laserquest, karting, horse riding or seeing a show or a movie.

TIPS FROM KIDS DJ, STEVE NEARY: Why not reduce the cost of a party by making it a joint event with a friend and their child.

Feed children in the middle of the party to give them a big boost of energy for the second half.

Check you have enough battery power on your camera and space on your memory card before leaving the house!

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Celebrations & CakeCreations is now the area’s leading supplier of cake and party products.

From cakes, balloons and partyware, Celebrations & CakeCreations offers a staggeringly wide choice of goods, catering for every type of occasion from Corporate Events through to Birthdays, Anniversaries, Engagements, Weddings, Births and even Funerals.

Celebrations & CakeCreations provides everything you’ll need for a memorable celebration.

With cake making a specialism, Paula and her team create beautiful cakes fit for any occasion as well as providing equipment hire, cake making sundries and consumables.

After an extensive re-fit and re-brand, the all new look shop provides the ideal environment for customers to discuss their celebration decor, choose their cake design and come away with all they need to make their special event even more special.

With something for everyone and cakes to suit every pocket, Celebrations & CakeCreations is looking forward to welcoming customers old and new.

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START YOUNG With toddlers, encourage active play both indoors and outdoors. Turn daily chores into an activity adventure. Walking to the post box, pushing a wheelbarrow filled with weeds, and carrying the groceries are tasks that encourage activity as an integral part of daily living.

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Create opportunities for lifestyle activity.

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What’s On APRIL & MAY

Community Events MOTHER’S DAY SERVICE Roe Green Church A special service to give thanks for what our Mum’s do for us.

Sun 3rd April 10.45am Ian Ley: 07813 923328

P.A.C.T MEETINGS (Police and Communities Together) An opportunity for residents to let officers know what they feel are the priorities that need to be focused on for that month.

Worsley Village Library Fri 15th April (10am – 11am) Fri 27th May (10am – 11am)

MEETING PLACE Roe Green Church If you are out and about, pop in and warm up with a hot drink. Stop for a chat or just come and meet up with friends. Everyone welcome.

Every Monday 10.00-11.30am Free (contributions for drinks welcome) Ian Ley: 07813 923328

St. Andrews C of E, Boothstown Tue 26th April (6pm-7pm) Wed 25th May (6pm-7pm)

WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House Join us for our monthly meetings:Mon 4th April - Guest speaker is Mr G Medlicott, "The last lighthouse keeper in Britain".

Mon 9th May - Guest speaker is Mr Howard Green, Stockport Hat Works 7.30pm £1.50 includes tea & biscuits Sheila Mayall - 0161 799 1845

Boothstown Methodist Church Tue 5th April & 19th April Tue 3rd, 17th & 31st May (11.30am-12.30pm)

INDOOR KURLING Worsley Methodist Church Hall “New Age Kurling” indoors. No experience necessary. Ideal for people with limited mobility. All welcome, wheelchair access.

Wed 6th & 20th April Wed 4th & 18th May 2.00 - 4.00pm £1.00 Charles Ogden - 0161 790 2125 ELLENBROOK & BOOTHSTOWN BRASS BAND CONCERT Beesley Green Community Centre Back by popular demand. Music to delight the ear! All proceeds go to St Ann’s Hospice. Put the date in your diary & support The Hospice.

Sat 9th April 7.30pm £5 per person (book in advance) Pauline: 0161 790 3166 36 ON OUR DOORSTEP

COMMUNITY POLICE SURGERIES Drop in and chat about any issues concerning yourself or the community The Hollies Moorfield Close Tue 19th April (1.30pm – 2.30pm) Tue 17th May (1.30pm – 2.30pm)

Neighbourhood Police Team Tel: 0161 856 5284 A ROYAL WEDDING CELEBRATION Roe Green Church Hall To celebrate the forthcoming Royal Wedding on Friday 29th April, Friends of Roe Green invite you to our own Wedding Celebration! A FUN occasion for everybody to bring photographs of their own or their parents wedding - the older the better. Wedding type catering of cake and scones with tea/coffee.

Wed 20th April 2.00 pm £2 per person Pauline: 0161 790 3166

HELL AND HIGH WATER Worsley Green Mikron Theatre production of Hell and High Water. Worsley Green will provide the stage for this specially commissioned play which takes us back to 1761 when three men had a vision and hundreds of others toiled to make it a reality. Over rivers, under rock, through "Hell and High Water", they proved that determination can literally move mountains.

Suitable for children aged 8years+.

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Thu 28th April 2.00pm & 7.30pm FREE, must book. Limited numbers, first come first served basis.

Salford Tourist Information Centre: 0161 848 8601 MINING THROUGH ART Roe Green Church Hall We welcome Alan Davies, curator of The Lancashire Mining Museum at Buile Hill Park until it closed in 2000.

Alan will give an illustrated talk of the Mining Industry as seen through works of Art, from ancient Greek Ceramics to the 1984 Miners strike.

Biscuits, tea/coffee available.

Wed 18th May 2.00 pm £2 per person Pauline: 0161 790 3166 TEA DANCE Worsley Methodist Church Hall, Barton Road Tea Dances with a professional leader. Beginner to expert welcome.

Tue 24th May 2.00 - 4.00pm £3.00 (includes refreshments) Charles Ogden - 0161 790 2125 COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETING Venue TBA Worsley & Boothstown open meeting where local residents can influence decisions about their neighbourhoods.

Wed 25th May 7.00pm Tony Walsh - 0161 790 4562

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Family Activities FUN ON A RATION Imperial War Museum North Daily family friendly sessions - meet our charming characters Nancy and Rufus the horse. Discover how they met when Lily went to the country to join the Women’s Land Army during WWII. Then take part in craft activities and artefact handling.

Sat 16th April to Mon 2nd May 1.00-4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 836 4000 FREE FAMILY SUNDAY The Lowry Make your own mini-theatre and bring it to life with tiny puppets.

Take your theatre home and have hours of fun creating mini plays!

Sun 24th April 11.00am – 3.00pm (Drop in) FREE (suitable for ages 5-11 yrs) Tel: 0843 208 6000 DAY OUT WITH THOMAS East Lancashire Railway, Bury Enter the world of Thomas & Friends™.

Activities include face painting, story reading, Punch & Judy, balloon modelling, competitions, arts & craft , Thomas live re-enactments and more. £14 adults, £7 kids Sat 30th April - Mon 2nd May Tel: 0161 764 7790 1940’S WARTIME WEEKEND East Lancashire Railway, Bury Award winning Wartime event!

Discover what life was like during the 1940s with a weekend programme of brass band street concerts, military vehicle displays, ENSA entertainment and tea dances, food and vintage clothing stalls, battle re-enactments and the big Parade on Sunday.

Sat 28th – Mon 30th May Tel: 0161 764 7790 IN THE NIGHT GARDEN LIVE The Trafford Centre Take a spectacular journey into the magical world of In the Night Garden! Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy and Makka Pakka are all beautifully brought to life before your eyes.

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Kids Activities TINY TOTS RAMBLERS Worsley Woods, meet at Beesley Green Community Centre Free themed one-hour guided walks around Worsley Woods for young children and their parents or carers.

Suitable for prams. Many walks include an arts & crafts afterwards.

Every Wednesday 11.00am - 1.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 MEET PETER RABBIT Lowry Outlet Mall Have your picture taken and put into a card to take home with Beatrix Potter’s lovable Peter Rabbit.

Sat 2nd April 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm Free Tel: 0161 848 1850 UNDER 5S STORY TIME – TINY TOT TALES The Lowry Take your toddler on an imaginative journey of stories and songs, by joining us in our Galleries for a fun and inspiring workshop designed especially for you and your little ones. Suitable for ages 2.5 - 4.5yrs Fri 15th April 10.15 – 11.00am £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000 RIO: PARROT SHOW The Trafford Centre Rio Fever! Come and join in one of these totally tropical events to celebrate the release of the new 3D animated family movie ‘Rio’ out in cinemas from 8th April. Sit back and enjoy this colourful, educational, informative, humourous and totally different stage show at The Orient.

Wed 20th April 12.00pm, 1.30pm and 3.00pm Free www.traffordcentre.co.uk/whatson/ EASTER EGG HUNT Beesley Green Come for a walk and decode all the clues to get your surprise from the Easter Bunny. Meet at Beesley Green Sun 24th April 10.00am - 12.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219

CRAZY CARS Worsley Woods Practice your skills in racing cars in the woodland and watch out for the rabbits! Meet at Sefton Drive entrance, near the children's playground.

Thu 28th April 12.00- 2.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 CROWN AND TIARA MAKING The Trafford Centre Feel like a Prince or a Princess for the day when making your very own crown and tiara in this fun and exciting workshop at The Bandstand Thu 28th April 11.00am - 5.00pm Free www.traffordcentre.co.uk/whatson/ EASTER WEEKEND & SPRING BANK HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES @ Lowry Outlet Mall MAD HATTER’S GAMES DAY There’s Egg & Spoon Races, Roll the Giant Egg and more! Compete to win medals and prizes!

Fri 22nd April, 11am - 4.00pm EASTER BUNNY & EASTER EGG HUNT Have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny and put into an Easter Card & join in the Easter Egg Hunt!

Sat 23rd April, 11am - 4.00pm GARDEN FACE PAINTING Sun 24th April, 11am – 4.00pm THE GREAT LORENZO Join our magician in the Mall for magic and mystery!

Mon 25th April 12pm ,1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm B/H WILD WEST WEEKEND:BARN DANCE HOE-DOWN! Yee-hah! See how long you can stay put on our Bucking Bronco or test your skills and pick up the jig in our Barn Dancing Workshops!

Sat 30th April, 12pm - 4.00pm GARDEN FACE PAINTING Sun 1st May, 11am - 4.00pm LASSO WORKSHOP Join our master Cowboy at work and see how you fare in our Lasso Workshop!

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Markets CAR BOOT SALE & SPRING FAIR Salford City College, Walkden Rd Public service students are raising money for an expedition to the Himalayas. There will also be a car wash and other fun activities.

Sat 2nd April 10.00am – 2.00pm 20p Entrance fee Tel: 0161 631 5002 Visit:www.salfordcitycollege.ac.uk FARMERS MARKET Eccles Shopping Centre Homemade sausages, salami, dairy products, preserves and lots more!

Sat 16th April & Sat 21st May 9.30am - 2.00pm Free entry Tel: 0161 707 3058

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Nights Out TAKE THAT TRIBUTE NIGHT Novotel, Worsley ....this time with Robbie!!

Join us for a 4 course meal, Take That and disco until 1.00am! Those of you who have been before know what a great night it is & the tickets go quickly so I advise early booking.

Plus - special accommodation rate of £69.00 Bed & Breakfast.

Sat 2nd April 7.30pm £29.50 per person Katy or Tina: 0161 799 3535

Outdoor Activities WORSLEY WOODS CONSERVATION MORNING Meet at Beesley Green entrance Come and help the ranger improve the woodland with practical conservation tasks. All tools provided, no experience necessary.

Sat 9th April Tue 10th May 10.00am - 12.30pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219

HERITAGE WALK: ORDSALL HALL AND SALFORD QUAYS CIRCULAR Ordsall Hall, Ordsall Lane, M5 3AN Starting at the newly-reopened Ordsall Hall, this walk takes in Salford’s old and new with the magnificent Tudor Hall and the ultra-modern Quays. Also featuring Pomona Docks and the site of Haworth’s Mill.

Sun 22nd May 1.00pm start (must book in advance) £2 adults, children FREE Salford Tourist Information Centre 0161 848 8601

Wedding Fayres WEDDING FAYRE Novotel, Worsley The best of local wedding services offering everything for that special day, plus fantastic a fashion show.

Sun 17th April Free entry 11.00am - 4.00pm Tel: 0161 789 4202 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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5. For older children, let your child study by themselves. Success in secondary school requires good study skills and the ability to work independently. The way your child works by themselves will determine the results they obtain.

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Outdoor Our outdoor play areas have been redesigned and upgraded. All our children have access to purpose built garden play facilities with various learning resources.

After School & Holiday Club We offer a Before & After School club for children at St. Mark's & Broadoak primary schools, plus Holiday Play Schemes open to all.

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2011 sees the 250th anniversary of the Bridgewater Canal opening in Salford, having been completed in 1761. It can be argued that the canal and Worsley Delph are the birthplace of the industrial revolution and the engineering and social innovations that happened all around the canal shaped the society that we live in today.

Tickets for the performance are FREE, available on a first come first served basis in limited numbers and must be booked in advance from Salford Tourist Information Centre on 0161 848 8601

To mark this momentous occasion in Salford’s history, there is a number of exciting events taking place both on and off the water throughout 2011 to celebrate the anniversary.

This is your chance to help mark your canal’s place in history as well as having a great family day out and supporting your local community.

The programme kicks off with a specially commissioned play, Hell and High Water by Mikron Theatre Company on Thursday 28 April, which takes us back to 1761 when three men had a vision and hundreds of others toiled to make it a reality. Over rivers, under rock, through “Hell and High Water”, they proved that determination can literally move mountains. There will be two opportunities to catch the show with performances at 2.00pm and 7.30pm. The show is suitable for children aged eight and over, so get out your picnic rugs and celebrate with the whole family.

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Easter Holiday GR8 2 16 PROGRAMME WALKDEN HIGH SCHOOL Mon 4th - Fri 8th April & Mon 11th - Fri 15th April 11.00am - 4.00pm Come and join Salford Community Leisure in Easter for some free action packed fun for boys & girls aged 8 - 16!

Please bring your own packed lunch.

Tue 5th and 12th April, 11.00am - 4.00pm Fri 8th and 15th April, 2.00 - 4.00pm In addition free activites for 5 - 12 yrs provided by Salford Play Service which includes face painting, model buliding and much more!

All activities are FREE* Richard Brown, Senior Sports Development Officer Tel: 0161 778 0778 * Funded by Worsley & Boothstown Community Committee

LOWRY OUTLET MALL GARDEN FACE PAINTING Wed 6th April, 11am – 4pm EASTER FLOWER & BUTTERFLY MAKING Thu 7th & Fri 8th April, 11am – 4pm Make flowers & butterflies to decorate our Easter Garden TEDDY BEAR FUN DAY Sat 9th April, 11am - 4pm Bring your teddy bear along and join our Teddy Bear Fun Day. With music, games and prizes for the winners!

BALLOON MODELLING Sun 10th April, 11am – 4pm GARDEN FACE PAINTING Wed 13th April, 11am – 4pm EASTER BASKET CRAFT WORKSHOPS Thu 14th & Fri 15th April, 11am – 4pm Decorate your own Easter Basket and fill it with treats to take home All events are FREE Tel: 0161 848 1850

THE LOWRY ART ZONE - ARTY APRIL Tue 12th & Thu 14th April, 11am - 12.30pm Get inspired by spring and make felt flowers, woolly sheep and more in these creative workshops (5-11yrs) £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000

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SALFORD MUSEUM & ART GALLERY ANIMAL PUPPETS Tue 5th April 10.30, 11.30, 1.30 & 2.30pm There are lots of animals hiding in our Victorian Gallery. Come along to try and find them, and make an animal puppet to take home.

Suitable for ages 5+ , £1.00 TOP HATS! Tue 12th April 10.30, 11.30, 1.30 & 2.30pm Make and decorate a Victorian style top hat to wear when you visit Lark Hill Place.

Suitable for ages 5+, £1.00 CREATE A GIANT PICTURE Thu 14th and 21st April 10.30, 11.30, 1.30 & 2.30pm Come along to the museum and add to our Spring scene. We will be making a giant picture in our ‘Life through the Lens’ exhibition, so come along and add your portrait!

Suitable for ages 3+, FREE drop in event Tel: 0161 778 0800 or visit www.salford.gov.uk/salfordmuseum

TRAFFORD CENTRE Rio Fever! Totally tropical events to celebrate the release of the new 3D animated family movie ‘Rio’, on 8th April.

SAMBA DANCE WORKSHOPS Mon 11th April, 12pm, 1.30pm & 3pm The Orient Main Stage Learn how to dance like in the Rio De Janeiro Carnival! Watch our Samba dance instructors as they create a dance routine.

CARNIVAL HAT AND MASK WORKSHOP Wed 13th April, 11am-5pm (Bandstand) Interactive workshop where children can make colourful carnival hats and masks.

PARROT DESIGN WORKSHOP Fri 15th April, 11am-5pm (Bandstand) Children can make their very own parrot friend in this fantastic workshop.

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Worsley Green: a birthplace of the Industrial Revolution

Late 1700’s to 1903: Duke of Bridgwater’s factory at “Worsley Yard” - now Worsley Green

Today: Worsley Green & Monument to Francis Egerton “The Canal Duke”

Worsley Green - a gentle sweep of grass, speckled in Spring by daffodils and crocuses, graced by mature trees and bounded by what appear to be ancient Tudor houses.

It seems the epitome of an English village green, but Worsley Green actually stands as testimony to probably the very first example of what today we call “Regeneration” and, without doubt, it is a brilliant success.

Who would believe that this site “Worsley Yard”, was once a hive of industry - a noisy heaving scene of frenetic activity, wreathed in coal black smoke and steam, inhabited by toiling workers of many skills, ruled by a clock that struck 13 (signifying 1pm to ensure workers returned from lunch on time)? But this was indeed the case, from the late 18th century, for almost 150 years.

As the Duke of Bridgewater’s new canal took shape, and cheaply transported coal from his mines in the Delph provided the energy to fuel the Industrial Revolution in Manchester, so Worsley Yard came into being. An initial step may have been to culvert Worsley Brook, which powered the former Mill which had produced flour since 1420. It still flows deep beneath the Green and the canal - a surface sluice control being a clue to its continuing presence.

A Timber Yard was installed, wheelwrights and basket makers plied their crafts, three huge dry docks were built for canal boat construction and maintenance, a “Motor Mill” and warehouse, metalworkers and furnaces… This was probably one of the first “industrial estates” in the world!

Presiding over all this activity was one of the first symbols of the dark days of industrialisation - a towering chimney, belching smoke.

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Dry Docks built by the Duke, still in use today

Francis Egerton (1736-1803), 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, was well ahead of his time and, although well-commemorated in this area, gets too little credit on the national stage. His monument stands on the Green to this day and fittingly it was the base of his factory chimney, transformed into a fountain, now sadly dry.

When all industrial activity ceased and the Yard was cleared for the present housing in 1903, the Duke’s distant descendant the Earl of Ellesmere, as part of his “beautification” of the area, caused an inscription to be engraved in Latin on the monument. It reads (thanks to a translation by Henry Hart-Davies): A lofty column breathing smoke and fire Did I the builder’s glory once aspire Whose founder was that Duke who far and wide Bridged water through Bridgewater’s countryside Stranger! This spot where, where never once did cease Great Vulcan’s year, would sleep in silent peace But beneath my very stones does mount That water’s source, his honour’s spring and fount Alas! That I who gazed o’er field and town Should to these base proportions dwindle down But all’s not over, still enough remains To testify past glories, duties, pain.

Next time you walk the dog on the Green look at the contours of the ground. Enigmatic dips… a hint of a terrace…could those grassy lines be where rail tracks once ran? For a real experience of the magnitude of the industry that once existed, take a stroll behind the houses on the Green (pictured above) to the dry docks, built by the Duke. Not only do they still exist, they are thriving as a canal boat maintenance business to this day - 250 years on!

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Community Information USEFUL CONTACT NUMBERS Safety Police - general enquiries Neighbourhood Policing Team

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