On Our Doorstep Mid Dec-Jan11

WORSLEY PET CENTRE Here at Worsley Pet Centre we cater for all fins and fur, holding a large range of livestock.

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If we do not have it we can locate any pet, as normal as a chicken (yes, chickens are the new cat) to something a little more exotic.

Stockists of Royal Canin, James Wellbeloved, Iams. We also hold a large range of henhouses, homes for furry friends and tanks for fins and our non furry pets.

Tel: 0161 702 7270

WORSLEY PET CENTRE at Worsley Garden Centre Leigh Road, Worsley, M28 2LJ

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Looking forward to a happy and healthy 2011! Please come down and join us for a variety of sports for all ages or just as a social member.

Great Sports Facilities - Cricket, Bowls, Tennis, Squash & Croquet. Play at all levels or compete in local leagues.

Relaxed Members’ Lounge - a comfortable lounge serving real ales and fine wines.

Enjoy a drink on the terrace overlooking the bowling green.

Intimate Bistro - serving a wide choice of meals at weekends for members and non-members.

The Sutherland Suite - a function room for special occasions and conferences, accommodating up to 110 guests.

Special Occasions:-

Looking for a venue for 2011?

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

We can advise on menus, table plans and entertainment. Our friendly, attentive staff will cater for all your needs and provide everything to make your day memorable.

Plus, there is ample parking and easy wheelchair access.

Playing in these Sports Leagues:-

Cricket: Manchester & District Association 5 Junior teams from Under 11’s to Under 18’s Salford Junior League Professional Coaching Bowls: Worsley and District, Eccles and District Leagues Squash: North West Counties League Tennis: Bolton Mixed League Bolton Men’s League Walkden and District League

2SHQLQJ 7LPHV LUNCH Thursdays and Fridays Orders taken between 12.00pm and 1.00pm.

Restaurant closes at 2.00pm.

DINNER Wednesdays Orders taken between 6.30pm and 8.15pm.

Restaurant closes at approximately 9.15pm.

Opening times are during term-time only.

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£5.95 £7.95 £13.00

To book a table call La Sallian Restaurant on

0161 278 5182 La Sallian Restaurant, Weaste Lane, Salford, M6 8QS www.salfordcitycollege.ac.uk lasallian@salfordcc.ac.uk

Welcome

It’s almost Christmas! It seems to come round faster each year. The magazine has been running for nearly a year, but it only seems like yesterday we launched our first edition in January 2010.

Hopefully, you are beginning to feel “festive”. If not, take a look at the What’s On Guide and Festive Activities to find events which will get you in the festive mood. Try our Hot Toddy and Hot Apple Cider recipes. They will certainly help!

We have two fantastic FREE PRIZE DRAWS - a luxurious Spa Day at SAKS located at David Lloyd, and a six week membership at the Marriott Leisure Club.

What a great way to start the New Year!

As usual we have great community features, topical articles and plenty of local history to keep you entertained.

A big thanks this year to Karen Pheasant and John Kirwin who have supplied Health/Fitness and local history articles each issue.

So, that just leaves me to wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Susie

Editor

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Children’s Church

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A Stroll Around Roe Green

St Mark’s Church aim to attain “Child Friendly Church Award”

Walk off the Christmas pudding around historic Roe Green

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Spa Day Free Prize Draw

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7 Day Detox

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Prepare Your Car for Winter

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Win a fantastic SAKS Spa Day plus great beauty tips for the New Year Reboot your system after the Christmas excess

Essential tips to maintain your car and your safety this winter

Marriott Leisure Club Free Prize Draw Win a six-week leisure pass

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What’s On

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Festive Activities

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Festive Spirit!

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Last Minute Stocking Fillers

Your guide to local events Great ways to get yourself into the Christmas Spirit Hot Toddy and Hot Apple Cider

Christmas books your kids will love ON OUR DOORSTEP 3

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’ St Mark’s Church, Worsley: working towards the “Child Friendly Church Award” status

St Mark’s Church is aiming to achieve the “Child Friendly Church Award”. The scheme recognises the importance of the child’s presence at the heart of the Christian Community. All-age worship is a vital building block in a church’s growth and provides an opportunity for more people to get involved.

Any church which achieves the Award is given a Child Friendly Church logo to display on its no0ce board so that families visi0ng or who are new to the area will know children are welcome.

At St. Marks we hold Children’s Church sessions every Sunday at 10.30am during term 0me. It is open to children from the age of 3.5 years.

Activities are based around a reading or message from the bible. We learn in a fun and interactive way through a mix of arts and cra!s, games, prayers and songs.

Children are also involved in special parade services in church and have the opportunity to do readings, prayers and songs.

Our vision is to lead, nurture and encourage all children in the word of the Lord, to listen, understand and to give children a voice in the church.

We welcome you and hope you can join us.

Carmen & Louise

Children's Church Leaders, St Mark’s Church, Worsley

CHRISTMAS SERVICES

St. Mark’s, Worsley

Note: The main Christmas services have already taken place. Remaining service:Tues 21st December St Mark’s School Christmas Service. All parents and family welcome.

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Worsley Methodist Church

Sun 19th December Rev Paul Brody 10.30am Carol Service with Brass Band 6.00pm Sun 26th December Boxing Day 10.30am Rev Ian Humphreys

Roe Green Independent Methodist Church

Sat 18th December Carols on the Green 5.30pm Sun 19th December Nativity 10.45am Carol Service 6.00pm

Sat 25th December Christmas Service 10.30am

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APPEAL

You can drop your new and unwrapped gift at your local ASDA store. You can also donate at : Beesley Green Community Centre Greenleach Lane, Worsley M28 2QW Tel: 0161 790 6124

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A stroll around Roe Green After the inevitable “overeating” at Christmas Dinner, why not take a leisurely walk around Roe Green and contemplate its history.

Roe Green is a picturesque village with a wealth of history. Here is a brief insight into its past and some of the local landmarks.

IN THE BEGINNING...

Roe Green is thought to have been named after “Roe Deer” which used to roam the area. The name occurs on the first known map of Worsley c.1590.

It is in fact the original Village Green for Worsley, first mentioned in relation to a land dispute between Gilbert Sherrington of Wardley Hall and Richard Brereton of Worsley (who inherited Worsley in 1570).

The Green was used as common land, an open space that could be used for grazing.

It was also used for sporting activities, in particular Cricket, in the Victorian era. The hamlet grew around the green, where cottages were built by the Duke of Bridgewater. Inhabitants were employed in local mines, agriculture and handloom weaving. Up to the 20th century Roe Green was a 'working class' village, centred around a chapel, school and Co-op:INDEPENDENT METHODIST CHURCH The Methodist Church first came to Roe Green in 1808, with Humphrey Harper standing on a stone preaching to large crowds. The first church was built in 1855 and then rebuilt in 1884 which is the chapel we see today.

Original Roe Green Church built 1808

ROE GREEN INFANTS SCHOOL The building which is now Beesley Green Community Centre began life as Roe Green Infants School. It was built in 1892 and closed in 1968. This was an extension to the original school (white cottages next door), which was built in 1727 to provide both schoolroom and schoolmaster’s house. It was used as a Sunday and day school.

ROE GREEN CO-OP The first Roe Green Co-op opened in 1858, in two rooms of a cottage, operating in the evenings. The Coop then grew to purpose built premises on Greenleach Lane, which is now home to Hair Eden. It was the 3rd and last Roe Green Co-op. The top story was a sewing room and the hoist to get provisions into the building can still be seen at the back.

Independent Methodists believed in abstaining from alcohol, which gave Roe Green the reputation of being a dry village... ...hence the absence of pubs in Roe Green.

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Last Co-op on Greenleach Lane

BEESLEY GREEN Originally Beesley Green was the western end of Roe Green, an integral part of Roe Green, It consisted mainly of farms. Beesley Green was named after the Beesley family who farmed there for several generations.

In 1864, the Manchester-Wigan Railway cut through the area separating Beesley Green and Roe Green.

an Independent Methodist, built a large extension onto the original Sisley Cottage called “Littlewood”. The ground floor was a cotton warehouse and first floor a Preachng Room for the Independent Methodists, where they were to stay for the next 30 yrs.

By 1836 he had 260 Sunday School Scholars attending, many walking miles to attend.

2) Roe Green Independent Methodist Church. Commemorating the baptism of some of England’s finest batsmen.

Christened cricketers; Ernest Tyldesley, Johnny Tyldesley and England Test Captain Michael Vaughan.

3) Former Poor House next to Roe Green Cricket Club. Built in 1752 as an extension to the original school to educate poor boys - a bequest left in 1716 by one Thomas Colllier.

Greenleach Lane c 1955 www.francisfrith.com

CONSERVATION AREA The railway provided an incentive to build new housing developments. In the 20th century roads were to open up the village even more.

The East Lancashire Road was opened in 1934, and later the arrival of the motorway made Roe Green an easily accessible and desirable place to live. Further housing development brought new residents.

To preserve the “village green” character of the area, Roe Green/Beesley Green was designated a conservation area in 1970 and is Salford’s largest conservation area.

BLUE PLAQUES

In 2007, five Blue Plaques were erected on buildings around Roe Green, recognising individuals who have made a significant contribution in the area. You may have seen them, they are located:1) Littlewood Cottage on the corner of Greenleach and Lumber Lane. In 1824, Cotton Merchant/Mill Owner Richard Clarke,

4) “Aigburth”, Lumber Lane, opposite Littlewood. Built using the proceeds of the J.T. Tyldesley County Benefit in 1906. The Tyldesley family lived here on retiring from their shop in Roe Green. It was named after Liverpool’s cricket ground “Aigburth” where Ernest Tyldesley’s made his county debut.

5) Dinamics Hairdresser, Greenleach Lane.

This was the former house of the Tyldesley family and birth place of Ernest Tyldesley.

SPARROW PARK (opposite Post Office) A memorial seat dedicated to Bert Tyldesley. Funds raised

by Roe Green Methodist Church, local residents and Worsley Civic Trust.

The Inscription reads: “In fond and grateful memory of Herbert Lyon Tyldesley MBE, Bert, a gentleman, writer and local historian and last Tyldesley of the famous cricketing family to live on Roe Green....But through it all I left my heart where it was plainly seen, midst the fields and woods and people in the village of Roe Green.”

Many thanks to Pauline & Jean from Friends of Roe Green for providing material for this feature. Other sources include Salford Council & Visit Salford websites

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SPA DAY FREE PRIZE DRAW !

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IT’S THE NEW YEAR, GET A NEW YOU AT SAKS

Another year, another long list of New Year’s resolu0ons. If one of them is to take be1er care of yourself then you need look no further than Saks, the UK’s leading hair and beauty group.

Here are some top 0ps from the SAKS hair & beauty experts to help you start the New Year as you mean to go on.

GET YOUR HAIR BACK ON TRACK Have a new cut, whether it’s to freshen up your old style or you want a complete change. Have an individual consulta0on and get a cut to suit your face shape, hair type, colour and your personality.

BE KIND TO YOUR HAIR A simple hair care regime using prescribed products by your hairdresser is the best way to maintain beau0ful locks at home. Invest in salon-professional products rather than off-the-shelf. Choose 3 simple steps, shampoo, condi0oner and a weekly treatment.

OPEN YOUR EYES A quick way to give your eyes an instant youth make-over is to have your eyebrows shaped professionally. It can instantkly open up your eyes and knock years off you.

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IT’S ALL IN THE TECHNIQUE Make the most of your an0-ageing creams by applying them properly. Massage it into the skin - your skin will accept it be1er and poten0ally make it more effec0vel. Book yourself in for a facial and get some 0ps!

SLOUGH OFF DEAD SKIN Dry body brushing with a good quality body brush, every day, offers a mul0tude of benefits:- removes dead skin cells, helps eliminate toxins, reduce cellulite and limit ingrown hairs a!er waxing.

EAT RIGHT AND DRINK WELL It’s obvious, but the benefits to your hair and skin are endless.

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TREAT YOUR BODY TO A 7-DAY DETOX

Now that the Festive season is behind you, are you feeling in need of a boost?

This 7-Day detox plan will give your liver a rest, re-energise you and help you shed a few pounds.

The programme is not highly restrictive and won’t leave you short on nutrients, but you will need to avoid a number of foods which can stress your body.

Foods to Exclude

• Tea and coffee. The caffeine in these drinks is a strong stimulant.

Instead, drink fruit or herbal teas, or chicory/dandelion coffee • Sugar, honey, syrup & foods containing added sugar like fizzy drinks • Salt and highly salted or smoked food such as bacon, smoked fish, crisps, stock cubes and soy sauce, plus many ready-meals.

Use lo-salt, black pepper, herbs, garlic and ginger for adding flavour • Alcohol • Wheat and wheat-based products like flour, most cereals, bread, pasta. Wheat is a common source of food intolerance, so try miso, oats, spelt or millet flour as an alternative • Dairy produce eg milk, cheese, butter, yoghurt. Try soya milk and yoghurt instead • Eggs and egg products • Red meat and non-organic white meat • Artificial food additives including sweeteners

Foods to Include

• Fruit and unsweetened fruit juices • Vegetables • Fresh fish and oily fish like salmon, tuna and sardines canned in water or tomato sauce • Beans and lentils • Tofu and quorn • Potatoes, brown rice and rice noodles • Oats, rye crackers and oatcakes • Unsalted nuts and seeds • Extra virgin olive oil • Water – at least 2 litres per day

In addition to your diet, try to take time out for yourself to lower your stress levels.

Get some exercise out in the fresh air or visit the gym, soak in a bath to which you have added Epsom or mineral salts or get a lymphatic massage.

And if you’re brave enough have a cold water blast at the end of your shower in the morning to re-invigorate you. It does work!

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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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Prepare Your Car for Winter

With the cold winter causing havoc on the roads, here are some essential tips to protect your vehicle from freezing temperatures and harsh weather conditions, and maximise your

1

Anti-freeze - check and top up if necessary.

This helps control the engine temperature plus help to protect it during extreme cold starts.

the engine using a low-viscosity 2 Lubricate such as 5w30. It speeds up start-up and helps

to reduce wear by flowing oil quickly to the engine at low temperatures. Warm up your car for a few seconds to ensure a proper flow of oil has been established and adequate lubrication before driving off.

- check the tyre pressure regularly in 3 Tyres winter. Proper pressure is vital to maintain

better traction. Or consider switching all tyres to winter ones, which are specifically designed to improve traction on snow-covered or icy roads.

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Battery - get it tested, especially if over 2-3 years old. A dead battery is one of the most common causes for a no-start during winter. Make sure the battery terminals are tight and not corroded.

Wipers & washer fluid - check and replace 5 your windscreen wipers if necessary to improve visibility and help to avoid dangerous situations.

Clean the windscreen from inside as well and use special winter washer fluid that won't freeze.

work scratches - winter is harsh on 6 Body your car's body: moisture, sand and road salt

damage the exterior paint and speed up corrosion.

Scratches and stone chips will more likely be corroded after winter, so get any damages to your car's paint repaired or touched up before winter.

Wash your car regularly.

7

Heating - make sure that your heater and defroster is working properly to ensure you are comfortable and assist driver-visibility.

8

Brakes and lights - check they are working and well maintained, as there are many icy mornings and dark nights ahead!

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Protect your car’s body work and get stone chips and scratches repaired now

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Community Events

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

Wed 15th December Wed 5th & 19th January 2.00 - 4.00pm £1.00 Charles Ogden - 0161 790 2125

TEA DANCE Worsley Methodist Church Hall, Barton Road Tea Dances with a professional leader. Everyone welcome, from beginner to expert.

Tue 28th Dec & 25th January 2.00 - 4.00pm £3.00 (includes refreshments) Charles Ogden - 0161 790 2125

WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House Join us for our monthly meeting where Mr G Atkinson will be giving a talk on “Barton Bridges falling down”.

Mon 10th January 7.30pm £1.50 includes tea & biscuits Sheila Mayall - 0161 799 1845

Exhibitions & Talks

SALFORD ART CLUB ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2010 Salford Museum & Art Gallery A selection of the very best art work produced by members of Salford Art Club society members during the past year. Work will include portraits, landscapes and still life in a variety of media. The theme this year is ‘lives and landscapes’.

Until 6th February 2011 Tel: 0161 778 0800

ORDSALL HALL REVEALED: PHOTOGRAPHS by Nick Harrison Salford Museum & Art Gallery Under the tarpaulin and scaffolding that’s been hiding Ordsall Hall for the past eighteen months; a transformation has been taking place. Get a sneak preview of some of the restoration work through Nick’s photographic diary.

15th January to 6 March 2011 Tel: 0161 778 0800

UNTOLD STORIES: SURVIVOR TALK Imperial War Museum North Marking Holocaust Memorial Day, hear the real life story of Arek Hersch, who as a child during the Holocaust survived against the odds. This is a rare chance to hear about his experiences followed by a question and answer session.

(Ideal for ages 14+) Thu 27th January 4.00pm FREE but booking is required on 0161 836 4064 or learningnorth@iwm.org.uk

A CLOSER LOOK: HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY Imperial War Museum North This session offers the chance to learn more about the moving personal stories behind some of our fascinating collections, including some new objects on display from the Holocaust. Plus a suitcase belonging to the parents of Eva Wohl who was sent on the Kindertransport to Britain from Nazi Germany to escape persecution.

Sun 23rd & 30th, Tues 25th, Wed 26th, Thu 27th and Fri 28th Jan 2.15pm* FREE Tel: 0161 836 4000

*Sun 23rd & 30th January sessions include a screening of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust’s 2011 film.

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SPECIAL EXHIBITION ALL ABOARD: STORIES OF WAR AT SEA Imperial War Museum North Get hands on at Imperial War Museum’s first ever large-scale exhibition to look at life at sea in wartime. Action-packed and interactive, this is a great day out for visitors of all ages. Ever imagined what it would be like to be a sailor?

Try out some ‘Jackspeak’ and see if naval clothing would keep you warm on the icy deck of a warship in the Arctic. Discover the naval origins of many everyday words and phrases and find out why you might find a reindeer on a battleship. Learn which animals have sailed the oceans and why, from cats and dogs to more unusual creatures.

Embark on a voyage of discovery through some of the most momentous events in British history - from the First World War to the present day.

Until 25th April 2011 Tel: 0161 836 4000 LIFE THROUGH THE LENS: SNAPSHOTS OF SALFORD’S PAST Salford Museum & Art Gallery To celebrate 10 years of the LifeTimes project, this exhibition shows some of the hidden gems from the museum, LifeTimes and local history library photographic collections. Families can enjoy the reconstructed dark room, the ‘climb in’ camera and the shadow puppet theatre. Help the rat catcher find the rats and think of a caption to go with some of the weird and wonderful images in the collections.

Until Autumn 2011 Tel: 0161 778 0800

Family Activities

SHIPSHAPE SATURDAYS Imperial War Museum North Our Shipshape Saturdays are packed with family fun – from craft to theatrical performances.

Including: • Ahoy there! Come and join us for a fun workshop and make your own wacky telescope to take home.

• Get a feel for historic naval items in our object handling sessions.

• Watch dramatic films and footage from the Museum’s Archive.

• Follow the trail to explore even more remarkable objects from war at sea, on permanent display in our Main Exhibition Space, by picking up a family friendly gallery pack.

Sat 8th & 15th January 1.00 – 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 836 4000 ANIMALS ABOARD Imperial War Museum North Meet cuddly character Simon, the ship’s cat, in our Animals Aboard sessions. Learn why Simon was awarded the Dickin Medal for ‘behaviour of the highest order’.

Then spot Simon’s remarkable story in the exhibition.

Sat 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th January 11.30am Free Tel: 0161 836 4000

WHAT A PERFORMANCE: ALL ABOARD Imperial War Museum North See one of our special, family friendly performances, dramatising stories of bravery, adventure and endurance at sea. Hear the tale of a pioneering submariner character from the First World War, follow the dramatic evacuation of soldiers at Dunkirk, listen to the tale of a plucky female shipbuilder or meet an inspired female civilian character as she plans to sign up for the Women’s Royal Naval Service.

Sat 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th January 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2.15pm, 3.15pm Free Tel: 0161 836 4000

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SANTA’S FESTIVE TOUR Victoria Park, Swinton Enjoy festive fun at our Christmas Sing-a-long, meet Santa and eat mince pies!

Fri 17th December 6.30 - 7.30pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219

SATURDAY PLAYHOUSE – MAKE YOUR OWN ART Lowry Theatre These colourful and creative workshops will encourage budding young artists to develop new skills and try out exciting ideas that stretch their imagination! Create an exciting work of art using a variety of art and craft ideas, from making 3D models and sculptures, to inventive drawing and painting techniques. There is a different activity each week.

Sat 18th December Sat 8th, 22nd January 11.00am – 12.30pm £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000

UNDER 5S FIRST STEPS The Lowry Bring your little ones to First Steps to release and engage some of that energy through fun dance activities.

Join in with your child or sit back and watch as they gain co-ordination, strength and agility!

Suitable for ages 2.5 - 4.5yrs Fri 7th & 28th January 10.00 - 10.45am 11.00 - 11.45am £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000 Under 5s Arts – Doodle Tots The Lowry Paint, stick, play and make in this colourful workshop designed especially for toddlers and their parents/carers. Explore art, sound, texture and materials in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where you can spend time with your tot enjoying creative activities, having fun and getting messy!

Suitable for ages 2.5 - 4.5yrs Fri 14th January 10.00 - 10.45am 11.15 - 12.00am £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000

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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. Each month a different artwork or theme will be explored in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere that will really bring the stories to life! Suitable for ages 2.5 - 4.5yrs Fri 21 January 10:15 10.15 – 11.00am £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000 LOWRY OUTLET MALL FESTIVE ACTIVITIES DECEMBER Lowry Outlet Mall

Mrs Claus’s Balloon Modelling Fri 17th, Sun 26th, Fri 31st December 11.00am-4.00pm Meet Lazy Town’s official UK Sportacus & Stephanie Actors!

Sat 18th December 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm

Mrs Claus’s Festive Face Painting Sun 19th, Fri 24th, Mon 27th, Thu 30th December 11.00am-4.00pm Christmas Craft Workshops: Make your own Christmas Box and fill it with sweets!

Mon 20th & Tue 22nd December 11.00am-4.00pm

Meet Timmy from Timmy Time Wed 22nd December 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm Circus Workshops Thu 23rd December 11.00am-4.00pm

Christmas Craft Workshops: Make your own Snow Storm Tuesday 28th & Wednesday 29th December 11.00am-4.00pm All events are FREE Tel: 0161 848 1850

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CRAFT FAIR Lowry Outlet Mall Speciality beers, children's books, jewellry, toys, games, olives, nuts, Turkish delight, wall hangings, fossils/minerals/crystals, decorated mirrors, photographic prints, chocolate fountain, card making and scrapbooking supplies.

Fri 17th - Sun 19th December Free entry Tel: 0161 848 1850

FARMERS MARKET Eccles Shopping Centre Homemade sausages, salami, dairy products, preserves and lots more!

Sat 18th December Sat 15th January 9.00am - 2.00pm Free entry Tel: 0161 707 3058

Music & Theatre

PETER PAN The Lowry Escape to Neverland in the biggest family musical adventure of 2010!

Let your dreams take flight this Christmas and join us on a thrilling musical journey to Neverland.

Stunning scenery, swashbuckling sword fights and breathtaking flying, accompanied by soaring music from a 14-piece orchestra, makes this the North West’s must-see seasonal treat.

Wed 8th Dec to Sat 1st January Times vary daily, check website £21.00 -£32.00 Tel: 0843 208 6000 www.thelowry.com THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUSE The Lowry Based on the book by L Frank Baum, author of The Wizard of Oz, this exciting story follows the early life of Santa Claus. Meet the original reindeer Glossie and Flossie as well as the chilly rogue Jack Frost! With original music and lots of audience participation, this is a wonderful seasonal show from the creators of the hit show The Night Before Christmas.

Mon 27th Dec to Sun 3rd January Times vary daily, check website £5.50 children , £8.50 adults Tel: 0843 208 6000

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SALFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Peel Hall, University of Salford The Christmas concert programme includes Prokofiev - Peter and the Wolf, R Vaughan Williams - Fantasia on Christmas Carols, Tchaikovsky Nutcracker Suite, choir and carols.

Refreshments served during interval.

Sun 19th December 4.00pm £7.00, £6.00 concessions payable on the door. Children under 16 free Christine - 0161 737 4126 Peel Hall, Peel Building, University of Salford, Crescent, Salford M5 4WT www.salfordsymphony.org.uk DISNEY’S ALADDIN Robert Powell Theatre, University of Salford Urban Stage Senior Youth Theatre students production of Disney’s “Aladdin”. This will be a “feel good family production” perfect for Christmas.

Sat 18th - Tue 21st Dec 7.00pm £7.50 concessions available Tel: 0161 211 9955 or email info@urbanstage.co.uk

GAGA The Lowry Back after previous sell-out visits, GaGa takes to The Lowry stage in this spectacular performance of all things Queen. Including hits such as Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You and We are the Champions.

Fri 28 January 8.00pm £15.00 Tel: 0843 208 6000

Recreational Activties

OUTLET MALL SALE Lowry Outlet Mall Winter Clearance with up to 70% off High Street Prices!

16th December to 23rd January Tel: 0161 848 1850 CROCHET CLASSES Salford Museum & Art Gallery A popular beginners crochet class.

You will learn basic stitches and how to make simple items.

Starts 12th January for 5 weeks 6.00 – 8.00pm £25 (course) - booking essential Ceri Horrocks 0161 778 0820

Outdoor Activities

FESTIVE FUN Blackleach Country Park Come along and celebrate with Christmas crafts and festive treats!

Sat 18th December 2.00 - 3.30pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219

FESTIVE WALK Ambiente, Worsley Road Uncover footballing legends, Hazelhurst Hall and The Duke of Bridgewater on a festive walk around the Worsley and Swinton border. Mulled wine available at extra cost. Starts & ends at Ambiente Sun 19th December 11.00 - 12.30pm £2.00, children under 15 Free Salford Tourist Information Centre Tel: 0161 848 8601

Wedding Fayres

WEDDING FAYRE Swinton Park Golf Course You will find the best of local wedding services offering everything from bridal wear to limousines all under one roof. Catwalk 12.30 and 2.30pm Free Prize Draw 9th January 2011 11.00am to 4.00pm Free Entrance Wendy 0161 794 0713 WEDDING FAYRE Hemsley House, Salford Crescent Planning a wedding? Come and visit local wedding exhibitors offering everything from bridal wear to cakes all under one roof.

Catwalk 12.30 and 2.30pm Free Prize Draw 9th January 2011 11.00am to 4.00pm Free Entrance Wendy 0161 794 0713

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9th December - 3rd January 2011 Christmas in Piccadilly is going to be a family-friendly affair this year. Piccadilly Gardens will become home to a range of fairground attractions including galloping horses, helter skelter, chairoplanes and swing boats.

Visitors can also enjoy a range of hot food stalls selling soups, stews and homemade pies, which can be sampled in a big top tent to the Gardens, where there will be entertainment. www.piccadillymanchester.com

SPINNINGFIELDS ICE RINK

THE AVENUE, SPINNINGFIELDS, MANCHESTER Now until 3rd January 2011 A fun, festive treat for all the family in a great location.

Come for a leisurely skating session or book some lessons!

The Lodge - this year Spinningfields Ice Rink welcomes a new two-tier log cabin themed pop up bar. Adjacent to the Ice Rink, providing the perfect place to relax after a spin on the ice, with an extensive drinks menu and food provided by the award-winning Mark Addy.

Tel: 0843 208 1844 Visit: www.spinningfieldsicerink.com

SALFORD ICE RINK

THE PLAZA, SALFORD QUAYS Now until 9th January 2011 Salfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very own festive ice rink returns but at its new home, the spectacular setting of The Lowry Plaza, Salford Quays. Make a day of it just a hop, skip and a jump (or a slide!)away from the ice. You could book tickets for Peter Pan, this year's family Christmas musical at The Lowry and enjoy great shopping, food and restaurants at The Lowry Outlet Mall.

Tel: 0844 815 4866 Visit: www.visitsalford.info/events

MANCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKETS 2010 Now until 21st December This year the markets are bigger than ever:! World Christmas Market - Brazennose Street ! European Christmas Markets - Albert Square ! German Christmas Market - St Ann's Square ! Arts & Crafts Market - Exchange Street ! Christmas Market - New Cathedral Street ! Christmas Market - Exchange Square ! Weekend Craft and Gift Market - Triangle ! French Market - King Street www.manchestermarkets.com 38 ON OUR DOORSTEP

CLEWARTH & WEBSTER Contract and Domestic Flooring Suppliers and Fitters

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Our showroom on Walkden Road in Worsley is full of fabulous carpets, laminates, engineered and solid wood and decorative vinyls.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always someone on hand to give friendly advice and estimates are free.

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BEST DEVELOPMENT MANCHESTER The Boatyard

by Bardsley Construction Ltd

PHASE 1 – NOW COMPLETE

Luxury 4 & 5 Bedroom Homes Set in the Heart of Worsley Village The Boatyard by Bardsley, set in the exclusive village of Worsley, offers a better quality of life on the banks of the Bridgewater Canal. Conceived to bring a modern style of living to an idyllic English setting, The Boatyard is a fresh and tranquil environment to experience the very best in home life.

Open 7 days a week, 10am – 5pm For more information call 0161 330 4444 The Boatyard, Off The Moorings, Worsley M28 2QE www.boatyardbardsley.com Offers subject to contract, status, selected plots only and are subject to availability.

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The perfect first impression It is very important that the first impression of your home is a lasting one, and with a Classic Driveway you will create that lasting impression

Pattern imprinted concrete is by far the most superior paving system on the market place: With continuous vehicle movement it does not sink or spread It is easy to clean Unlike other driveways, it is virtually maintenance free.

Pattern imprinted concrete can be designed to re-create many effects such as slate, cobbles, brick, granite and even timber decking. By using imagination and combining patterns and colours, many special effects or individual features can be created.

Classic Driveways use only the highest quality materials which conform to British standards. The concrete formulation contains fibre mesh reinforcement and plasticised air entrainment, which will give your driveway lasting strength and durability.

We offer:

Free no obligation quotations Complete design, planning and installation service.

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Visit our display at Worsley New Garden Centre on Leigh Road. We also have a range of railings, walling and garage doors.

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Festive Spirit

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO WARM YOU UP THIS WINTER? HERE ARE TWO HOT SUGGESTIONS YOU WON’T BE ABLE TO RESIST!

HOT APPLE CIDER (serves 6) Ingredients 6 cups apple cider 1/4 cup real maple syrup (or brown sugar) 2 cinnamon sticks 6 whole cloves 6 whole allspice berries 1 orange peel, cut into strips 1 lemon peel, cut into strips You can also add ¾ cup of Calvados or Dark Rum for extra strength!

HOT TODDY (serves 1) Ingredients 50ml strong alcohol such as Whisky, Bourbon, Dark Rum, Brandy Half a teaspoon of honey A dash of lemon and a couple of cloves (optional) Boiling water

Directions 1. Pour the apple cider and maple syrup into a large stainless steel saucepan.

2. Wrap and tie the spices and citrus peel in a piece of cheesecloth. Drop it into the cider mixture.

3. Place the saucepan over moderate heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cider is very hot but not boiling.

4. Remove the cider from the heat. Discard the spice bundle. Pour the cider into big cups or mugs, adding a fresh cinnamon stick to each serving if desired.

Directions 1. Put the alcohol in a glass and stir in the honey 2. Top up the glass with boiling water 3. Add lemon and cloves to taste

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Last Minute Stocking Fillers If you need a few more ideas for your stockings, here are some fantastic Christmas books your children will love.

THE SMELLY SPROUT

Allan Plenderleith RRP £5.99 Thrown out into the snow on Christmas day, the smelly sprout comes up against a terribly rude Christmas tree, an awfully impolite snowman and, worst of all...a greedy fox. But will a chance encounter with someone as small as the sprout change everything?

"The Smelly Sprout" is a Christmas classic. With deliciously witty illustrations and a story to touch the heart, this is a tale children and their parents will love. And one thing's for sure, love them or loathe them, you'll never look at a sprout in the same way again - an ideal read to encourage your children to eat their greens!

MERRY CHRISTMAS, SPLAT

Rob Scotton RRP £5.99 The third hilarious story about Splat the Cat, the irresistible character from Rob Scotton, bestselling creator of Russell the Sheep. Splat the cat can't wait for Christmas and is SURE he's been good enough for Santa to bring him all the presents on his Christmas list. But just in case Santa needs reminding of what an exceptionally good cat he is, Splat makes himself EXTRA helpful around the house. It's tiring work being helpful, but when Splat goes to bed on Christmas Eve he's kept awake by a worrying thought...Just how good do you need to be for Santa to visit? A charming story perfect for any eager child awaiting Santa.

ALIENS LOVE PANTA CLAUS

Claire Freedman and Ben Cort RRP £5.99 Another outing for those pant-loving aliens. The Aliens are excited, as tomorrow's Christmas day, So instead of stealing underpants, they're giving them away! Yes, it's true! Everyone's favourite aliens are full of the festive spirit and so they are giving away their beloved underpants - shock, horror! Join them as they help out in Santa's busy workshop, put neon pants on Rudolph and tie knickers up in the place of stockings. But remember to hold on to your pants - this special pants giveaway is for one day only. Ho-ho-ho! Merry Christmas!

HORRID HENRY'S CHRISTMAS CRACKER

The tiny terror full of fiendish pranks is back – wishing you a Merry Christmas, well Henry’s way, that is, which is not all that happy for anyone else. Four fabulously funny stories that will invoke every family's worst Christmas nightmares, as Horrid Henry sabotages the school play, tries to do his Christmas shopping without spending his pocket money, attempts to ambush Father Christmas, and endures Christmas dinner with the guests from hell.

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Secrets of Middlewood - Part I

In the aftermath of World War II, the euphoria of victory over Nazi Germany quickly faded, when it became apparent that a new threat was emerging in the shape of the Soviet Union.

The Blockade of Berlin, the food and supplies Airlift to the beleaguered City which became necessary for its survival, as well as other provocative acts in Soviet-occupied Eastern Europe, all demonstrated that Freedom was not on the Soviet agenda. The “Cold War” which was to last almost 40 years, had begun.

Very soon after the general demobilisation of British forces after the War, defensive preparations began for what it seemed might be the next conflict. But these preparations were of necessity secret, since any open activity could be considered aggressive and an excuse for further escalation in the “Arms Race” by the Communist Bloc.

Despite the advent of the “atomic bombs” having been dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, conventional war with the Soviets was still considered to be a possibility.

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The “Cold War” Defences in Worsley

That meant a probable repeat of bombing raids so a new anti aircraft gunnery network needed to be constructed to protect the nation. Thus, the Manchester Gun Defended Area came into being and Middlewood was chosen as the site for an AAOR (Anti Aircraft Operations Room), staffed by the RAF.

Built on the terrace of the demolished Worsley New Hall, the AAOR was completed in 1952 and formed part of a ring around the city, to detect and then engage with guns sited elsewhere, any hostile aircraft.

“Room” was very much a misnomer, for the AAOR consisted of a huge concrete bunker, windowless and massive, partially built into the hillside. Inside it had two levels, each accessed by canopied heavy doors to the outside and a complex of rooms for a resident staff of both sexes.

The Gun Director, from his dais, presided over Operations within his sector and had the ability to co-ordinate not only with other AAOR’s in the MGDA Area, but also nationwide.

Everything from Radio Communications,

Bottom Entrance

One of the blast-proof canopied entrances

De-contamination (presumably in the event of a nuclear attack), Gun Direction, through to the more mundane such as a Canteen and sleeping quarters were accommodated within the “Room” of the AAOR.

The outside world of Worsley knew little of this. The only visible external signs were two enigmatic towers which barely peeked above the ancient beeches of Middlewood. These lattice structures, rather like a modern high voltage pylon, were each topped by a horizontal lattice cross.

To those interested in WWII artefacts these would have been familiar, since they were identical to those which stood all along the East Coast and detected incoming German bombers. Such was the condition of Worsley’s AAOR until 1958, when the march of technology made the entire Manchester Gun Defended Area and its systems redundant, a mere six years after its completion! The reason was that aircraft were no longer considered to be a threat. The name of the game now was “ICBM’s “ (Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles), against which it was considered there was no defence - other than to possess some of your own. Hence, the “Nuclear Deterrent” was born.

So, after dismantling all its equipment and towers, ownership of the Middlewood facility was transferred to the Royal Navy Air Service who used it as a food storage area attached to RNAS Riseley until 1961 when it was bought by Salford City Council. The Council used it as a Civil Defence installation,

A radar tower foundation

with Lancashire County Council, with a responsibility for the area from Stretford to Turton, reporting to the Main Control at Preston.

In 1968, when the Civil Defence Corps was disbanded, the building was put into “Care and Maintenance” until 1974, when it was sold to Manchester County Fire Service.

They, in turn, sold it to a local gun club for use as an indoor range in the early ‘90’s.

Finally, its ownership rests with a local property investment and development company.

Through all these changes the building has remained intact. True, the interior has been altered a number of times to satisfy different owners, but as late as 2002 it still held many evocative memories; signage, documents, wall maps etc., of its Cold War role. Sadly, some vandals have defaced its grim grey walls with spray-painted graffiti, littered the area with the debris of nocturnal revels and at some time gained access to the interior to do the same there. But their destructive efforts seem to barely scratch the surface of a building which is quite awe-inspiring in its monolithic presence.

It is easily accessible if you fancy a walk (permitted on certain paths) through Middlewood. Simply take the road to the left of the Garden Centre, past the Scout Hut, for approximately 300m. You cannot miss the great black cube that confronts you amongst the trees.

Written by John Kirwin

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Community Information

USEFUL CONTACT NUMBERS

Safety Police - general enquiries Neighbourhood Policing Team Salford City Council Main Switchboard Environment (ie. refuse) Highways (ie. street lighting)

Community & Leisure Facilities Beesley Green Community Centre Worsley Court House Worsley & Boothstown Surestart Swinton Surestart Centre Fit City Worsley Pool Libraries Worsley Village Swinton Walkden Boothstown

Healthcare The Sides Medical Centre Tims & Parker Chemists (The Sides) Schools St. Marks CofE Primary School Broadoak Primary School Bridgewater School Moorside High School Walkden High School

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Dialling code for all contact numbers is 0161

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On Our Doorstep Feb - Mid Mar 11 issue Copy Deadline is

14h January 2011 To adver tise, or list community events call 0161 790 2504 COMPETITION ANSWER

Nov-Mid Dec issue “Hunt the Reindeer” Competition:There were 21 reindeers hiding in the magazine. The hardest to spot were those on p.40, the “Festive Activities” feature. Seven of Santa's Reindeers were running down the side of the Manchester Christms Markets listing.

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Plus, through our website, our readership will extend beyond the distribution area.

Advertise in the magazine or list your business on our website.

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Looking forward to a happy and healthy 2011! Please come down and join us for a variety of sports for all ages or just as a social member.

Great Sports Facilities - Cricket, Bowls, Tennis, Squash & Croquet. Play at all levels or compete in local leagues.

Relaxed Members’ Lounge - a comfortable lounge serving real ales and fine wines.

Enjoy a drink on the terrace overlooking the bowling green.

Intimate Bistro - serving a wide choice of meals at weekends for members and non-members.

The Sutherland Suite - a function room for special occasions and conferences, accommodating up to 110 guests.

Special Occasions:-

Looking for a venue for 2011?

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

We can advise on menus, table plans and entertainment. Our friendly, attentive staff will cater for all your needs and provide everything to make your day memorable.

Plus, there is ample parking and easy wheelchair access.

Playing in these Sports Leagues:-

Cricket: Manchester & District Association 5 Junior teams from Under 11’s to Under 18’s Salford Junior League Professional Coaching Bowls: Worsley and District, Eccles and District Leagues Squash: North West Counties League Tennis: Bolton Mixed League Bolton Men’s League Walkden and District League

2SHQLQJ 7LPHV LUNCH Thursdays and Fridays Orders taken between 12.00pm and 1.00pm.

Restaurant closes at 2.00pm.

DINNER Wednesdays Orders taken between 6.30pm and 8.15pm.

Restaurant closes at approximately 9.15pm.

Opening times are during term-time only.

Marquee Hire - to cater for more guests a large lawn space is available for a marquee which can be customised to your exact specification.

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For further details, bookings or to view the club, contact us at:-

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Tel: 0161 790 2376

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£5.95 £7.95 £13.00

To book a table call La Sallian Restaurant on

0161 278 5182 La Sallian Restaurant, Weaste Lane, Salford, M6 8QS www.salfordcitycollege.ac.uk lasallian@salfordcc.ac.uk

WORSLEY PET CENTRE Here at Worsley Pet Centre we cater for all fins and fur, holding a large range of livestock.

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If we do not have it we can locate any pet, as normal as a chicken (yes, chickens are the new cat) to something a little more exotic.

Stockists of Royal Canin, James Wellbeloved, Iams. We also hold a large range of henhouses, homes for furry friends and tanks for fins and our non furry pets.

Tel: 0161 702 7270

WORSLEY PET CENTRE at Worsley Garden Centre Leigh Road, Worsley, M28 2LJ

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