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Competition - Win a Meal for 4 Christmas Cooking Tips Winter Beauty Advice Origins of Eccles What's On

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Welcome

Contents

With only a few weeks until Christmas, it’s time to get into the festive mood! Enjoy the run-up and try to keep it stress free.

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Get into the festive spirit with an array of local events and Christmas markets in our What’s On guide. If you still have presents to buy, avoid the usual shopping nightmare and go local to the independents for some unique gift ideas, or even vouchers from local salons. We have great stress-busting cooking tips from Grenache restaurant too.

Keep Monton Clean Campaign against ‘foul deeds’!

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Christmas Services Special services at local churches

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Top Tips for Christmas Festive cooking tips from Grenache

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Eccles The ancient origins of Eccles

For the third year, we are helping Cash for Kids collect new toys for underprivileged children in Manchester. If you can spare a few pounds to buy an extra gift, please drop an unwrapped toy at the office in Boothstown or Beesley Green Community Centre. Every donation will make another child smile this Christmas and it doesn’t have to cost much.

It’s been a fantastic and busy year for us at On Our Doorstep. Thank you, as always, to our readers, advertisers and contributors for your support. Louise and I would like to wish you all a fabulous and Merry Christmas!

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Essential advice from local experts

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Get Ready for Christmas ...with the help of local businesses

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Competition!

Win a meal for four at The Blue Bell

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Lose Weight & Get Fit! 2014 Resolutions - plan for success

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Susie

Winter Beauty Tips

What’s On Your guide to local events!

Editor

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

Proud to be publishing our 2nd magazine “Live it Local” in the Claremont/South Swinton area !

Support Cash for Kids this Christmas Drop your new Toy donations at Beesley Green or Boothstown Community Centre Mon 18th Nov - Wed 18th Dec ON OUR DOORSTEP 3

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Miller Metcalfe: New Lettings Service at Worsley We let properties quickly & professionally at affordable fees* * Yes really!

After achieving incredible success as the No.1 agent in many areas of Greater Manchester, the Miller Metcalfe team are offering their enthusiastic approach to new areas.

Charlie believes one of the reasons behind this is the relocation of the BBC and evolution of Media City.

The previous five years have had extreme effects on Britain’s private rental sector. The combined impact of the property market crash and the credit crunch, has enhanced longer term demand from a whole tranche of Britons.

Rightmove have estimated that by 2016, the number of households renting privately will leap from 4.8 million to 5.9 million. With this significant growth, Miller Metcalfe has recognised that there is increasing pressure for legislation in the Lettings market. As a consequence of this, the RICS’s accredited business ensures that all of their staff are ARLA qualified and offer fantastic customer service.

One of their passionate Lettings Consultants, Charlie McConville, states that “the increase in tenant demand in the Salford area has seen dramatic growth since 2011”.

Miller Metcalfe, One Penny Black Chambers, 13-15 Barton Rd, Worsley, M28 2PD Phone: 0161 794 9798 Email: info@millermetcalfe.co.uk

Charlie McConville: Lettings

The ambitious Lettings team have recently opened their doors to Landlords and Tenants in Worsley, Swinton, Monton, Salford and surrounding areas.

Professional financial advice you can trust • Pensions • Annuities • Mortgages • Insurance

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Beautiful canalside homes in the heart of Worsley

Luxury Homes set in the heart of Worsley Village BEST DEVELOPMENT MANCHESTER The Boatyard

by Bardsley Construction Ltd

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.

The Boatyard, off The Moorings, Worsley M28 2QE

Tel: 0161 727 8984 Show Home Open Thurs - Mon 10am - 5pm

www.bardsleyhomes.co.uk Offers subject to contract, status, selected plots only and are subject to availability.

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BRIDGEWATER SCHOOL Where individuals count Bridgewater School is a co-educational, independent day school for pupils aged between 3 and 18 years.

Bridgewater is by design not a large school. This enables us to provide small classes and high levels of attention to the needs of individual pupils. We seek to maximise education attainment all through a child's development, not least in the years of external examinations at GCSE and A-Level.

part of Bridgewater's role to foster high standards of behaviour and self-discipline, as well as to develop an awareness of personal and social responsibility. Vital, too, are the many activities which take place outside the classroom – sport, music, drama clubs and societies, language exchange visits and outdoor activity breaks to name but a sample of the range available.

In addition to its academic goals Bridgewater seeks to retain the intimate atmosphere it has had since its inception. We greatly value our capacity to offer provision across the full age range, from the nursery years to university entrance, for families wanting this continuity of individual attention for their children.

Entrusting your child's education to a school is a very big decision. We are mindful of our responsibility to justify a parent's decision to send their child to us, and of the need for that child's education to be a partnership between school and home.

We aim, by the end of this partnership, to produce rounded, articulate young people who are well prepared for the challenges of adult and business life.

At the same time, however, pupils must look outward to the wider community and to the society in which they will live as adults. We see it as an integral

If you have not yet visited us, we would be delighted to meet and show you how much Bridgewater School has to offer you and your child.

Entrance Exam Friday 31st January 2014

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MONTON GREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL Pine Grove, Monton

CHRISTMAS Craft FAIR Bromley Cross Painting Services LTD SPECIALIST DECORATORS

Dave McElroy Tel: 07711 863 023 Email: dave.mcelroy@yahoo.co.uk For verification or more information about Dulux Select Decorators TrustMark, Telephone 0845 769 7668

Sat 30th November • 11am - 2pm Stalls selling unique Christmas Gifts Bottle & Chocolate Tombolas Visit Santas Grotto Hot Food & Refreshments Mulled Wine Christmas Craft Activities Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos Entry £1 Adults, Children FREE

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Help Keep Monton Green and Clean Dog fouling has become a big problem in and around Monton and Dukes Drive Country Park.

Monton Village Community Association has recently carried out a survey and over 15 sites in the area have been identified by residents as having consistent problems – and no doubt there are many more!

Dog fouling is a health and safety issue, especially for children, as some diseases are carried by dog faeces. It is also anti-social to leave mess for someone one to inadvertently step in and then walk it into their home or shop.

A large percentage of dog owners in Monton are very responsible and clean up after their pets. A small proportion unfortunately don’t.

Monton Village Community Association is working with William Harris from the Environmental Department at the Council.

Monton Green Primary School are also pleased to get involved in the project, talking to pupils about caring for animals and also a reminding them to clear up after their dogs.

Pupils will be asked to design a poster around this issue which MVCA will print and distribute in the shops and around Monton.

So PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE help KEEP MONTON GREEN AND CLEAN

SCOOP THE POOP POP IT IN A BIN

CHRISTMAS SERVICES December 2013

ST MARK’S, WORSLEY Sun 8th Sun 15th Sun 22nd Tue 24th Tue 24th Wed 25th Wed 25th

10.30am 6.30pm 6.30pm 4.00pm 11.30pm 8.00am 10.30am

Toy Service (all ages) Christingle Service (all ages) Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols Crib Service with Carols First Communion of Christmas Holy Communion with Carols Parish Communion with Carols

ROE GREEN CHURCH, ROE GREEN Sun 1st Sun 15th Sun 22nd Wed 25th Sun 29th

10.45am 3.00pm 10.45am 10.30am 10.45am

Toy Service Community Carol Service Youth-led Christmas Service Christmas Day Service Service, Walk and Lunch

ST. MARY THE VIRGIN, ELLENBROOK Sun 15th Tue 24th Tue 24th Wed 25th

4.00pm 4.00pm 11.30pm 9.30am

Carol Service Crib Service with Carols First Communion of Christmas Christmas Morning Eucharist

ST PAUL’S, MONTON Sun 8th Sun 15th Sun 22nd Sun 22nd Tue 24th Tue 24th Wed 25th

11.00am 11.00am 11.00am 6.30pm 4.00pm 11.30pm 10.30am

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Christingle & Toy Service Family Communion & Nativity Family Communion Carol Service Crib Service Midnight Communion Christmas Family Communion

Also Thu 5th Dec, 7.30pm, St Andrews Church, Boothstown Christmas Band Concert, pie & peas with wine £7.50 Sun 8th Dec, 5pm, Outdoor Carols, Standfield Centre

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FROM NURSERY TO SIXTH FORM

single-sex, 11-18

BOLTON SCHOOL ENTRANCE TESTING DAY

“On the day, we found the process and procedure of the Entrance Examination to be very child-friendly.”

THURSDAY, 16 JANUARY 2014

Parent

Entrance Testing Day will take place on 16 January for entry into our Junior Girls’ or Junior Boys’ Schools at age 7+ or to our Senior Girls’ or Senior Boys’ Schools at age 11+.

Call 01204 840201 to register your child or to enquire about entry into other year groups at other times of the year.

Contact: 01204 840201

info@boltonschool.org

www.boltonschool.org

Both Primary and Secondary places available with our alliance What is School Direct?

School Direct is a new school based initial teacher training route where you will complete the majority of your training in a school setting, learning from the best practitoners within that school.

At the South Bolton Teaching Partnership we are looking to recruit both Secondary and Primary trainees onto our 2014­2015 cohort. Successful candidates will take part in our bespoke training package to gain all the skills you need to become a Teacher, which will lead to Qualified Teacher Status as well as a PGCE. Subjects we are recruiting in:­ Secondary: English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, French, Spanish, History, Geography, Art & Design, Computer Science and Design Technology.

Primary: Early years / KS1 and KS2

Looking for school experience to support your application?

Check out our school experience day on our website

More details available on the website www.st­james.bolton.sch.uk

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WORSLEY PHOTOGRAPHERS Christmas gift vouchers now available

Tel: 0161 258 0507 www.bubbaloophotography.com

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newborn

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family

Family run photography company ‘Bubbaloo’ have made a name for themselves as fantastic newborn photographers for the last 4 years, and now, having opened the doors to a wonderful new studio in Roe Green, they’re going from strength to strength – and the whole family is invited to come along!

The new space (on Greenleach Lane, above Dynamics Hair & Beauty Salon), is child friendly, welcoming and big enough to accommodate the whole family – whether that means Mum & Dad and the kids, or the whole family tree – from Great Gran to Auntie Mabel!

When was the last time you had a family portrait taken? In our modern age of digital cameras and smart phones, some would say it’s becoming a forgotten tradition, which is really such a shame!

The Worsley Photographer’s offer modern backdrops, styled shoots, and more, all with a focus on producing timeless, great looking family photos and making it a fun, enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

Family Portraits are a wonderful way to document your family growing up, welcome new arrivals, and celebrate big birthdays, engagements, anniversaries and so on.

Plus, as much as you might love your digital snaps, more often than not, someone is usually left out of the frame as they’re stuck behind the camera!

Why not drop into the studio to find out more – then round up your loved ones and start a new family traditional.

That’s not a problem when you head to Bubbaloo’s new family friendly Worsley Studio.

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Tel: 0161 790 5901 16 Worsley Rd North, Walkden, M28 3GW

New Family run Baby Products store!

Selling a wide range of products in brands you know and trust:-

n NURSERY FURNITURE n TRAVEL SYSTEMS/PRAMS/STROLLERS n FEEDING & BATH TIME n BREAST PUMPS & BREAST CARE n MONITORS and so much more......

Join our Saving Scheme Whether you’re having a baby or just want to save up for gifts for family and friends, it’s flexible to suit your needs.

Pay in as much as you want, when you want!

Bibs-N-Cribs @bibscribs www.bibsncribs.co.uk

en!

Now Op

Visit our Child Friendly NEW store selling:Kittens, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters Exotic animals Birds including Parrots and Finches Tropical and Cold Water Fish Reptiles All Your Pets Needs, including Designer Goods for Dogs from Urban Pup.com Open Tues-Sun 253 Monton Road, Monton, Manchester M30 9PS • Tel: 0161 248 3997 ON OUR DOORSTEP 11

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Bridgford & Sons

Contemporary Traditional Designs We stock a Full range of fresh flowers & a wide range of tropical flowers too.

Funeral Directors

And for Christmas... * Fresh Christmas trees * Fresh Holly Wreaths * Silk Tree Bows * Gift wrapping service * Christmas Decorations

EST. FLORIST 17 YEARS

Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm * Deliver 7 days pw

Caring & professional staff 24 hour service Pre-payment Plans Memorial masonry 215 Monton Road, Monton 0161 788 7643 23 Chorley Road, Swinton 0161 793 1228

Tel: 0161 703 7240 4 Newearth Road, Walkden, M28 7UU

Mobile Chiropodist / Podiatrist Wendy Andrew BSc (Hons) M.Ch.S

For a Friiendly, en e Reliable Footcare Service Call on: Te el: 0161 790 8900 Mobile: 07958 141412 12 ON OUR DOORSTEP

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XMAS HAMPER OFFER Boneless Turkey Breast Joint (approx 2.5kg/5.5lb)

Prime Beef Roasting Joint (approx 3kg/6.5lb)

Boneless Gammon Joint (approx 3kg/6.5lb)

We’ve offered the very finest & freshest quality food products to the catering trade for 35 years… now we are open to the public!!

Visit our Cash ’n’ Carry in Eccles for great choice & value

Fresh & Frozen Pork, Beef, Turkey, Chicken & Lamb Bacon n Sliced Cooked Meats Pork Pies n Sausages

Boneless Pork Joint

Plus

(approx 4kg/8.8lb)

2 x 400gm Rindless Back Bacon

ALL THIS FOR ONLY

£55

£20.00 deposit is required when ordering the hamper

RINGWOOD MARKETING Delta House • Chadwick Road • Eccles • M30 0WU Tel: 0161 707 4767 • www.ringwoodmarketing.co.uk

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Top tips for

Christmas Working in a restaurant you have to be organised, whether you’re cooking for 2 or 200 people and organisation is the key. Take a little time out to plan your day and then you’ll get to enjoy the festive time like everyone else, and not spend it slaving away over the cooker!

The kitchen is your engine room, so try and reduce the pressure and get yourself organised or if all else fails, book in at Grenache!!

Mike Jennings Head Chef Grenache Restaurant

Christmas is a very busy time for everybody, decorating the house, wrapping presents, visiting family, cooking the turkey.

Here are a few tips to take a little pressure away from the kitchen… d Make your cranberry sauce at the start of December this way it has had time to mature and will taste delicious. d Get all your vegetables prepared the day before and keep them in cold water overnight. d Once your turkey is cooked, strain off all the juices into a pan and add a splash of port, mix a little corn flour with some cold water and add to your pan. Gravy done! d Boxing Day comes and you’ve got all your leftovers? Chop the lot up and mix with some curry powder and a little coconut milk, pop it in the oven and you’ve got a nice little curry to eat. d What do you do with the turkey carcass? Give it the dog?

Why not chop it up and cover it with some water and chopped vegetables, cook it for about 2 hours and you’ve got a lovely festive broth!

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Grenache DECADENT

DINING

Special Offer - January & February 2014

2 x 2 COURSE MEALS plus BOTTLE OF WINE for £39.95

Terms & Conditions: • Please mention offer at time of booking • Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer • Management reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time • One offer per booking • Early Decadence menu only • Supplements must be paid for • House wine can be upgraded by payment of difference • Not valid on Valentine's Day • Bring this voucher to qualify for the offer

Winner

H Multi-Award Winning Restaurant H H Michelin Inspected & Assessed H H Head Chef - Shortlisted for Chef of the Year H HWinners of Taste of Salford Award for 3rd Year H

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15 Bridgewater Road, Walkden, Worsley, M28 3JE

www.grenacherestaurant.com

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Lars Zollinger Quality Butchers 85 Greenleach Lane, Roe Green, Worsley, M28 2RT Tel: 0161 790 3105

Hog Roast Sat 7th December 11am - 2pm

See the whole pig cooked !

Mouthwatering Hog Roast !

HOG ROAST BARMCAKES £3.75

with apple sauce and sage & onion stuffing

CHRISTMAS ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN Free Range Turkeys • Venison • Beef & Pork Joints Chipolatas • Homemade Stuffing & all the Trimmings!

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CHRISTMAS BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN Disco every Friday throughout December, also FREE wine offer for Fridays parties 10 or over

CHRISTMAS MARKET NIGHT Thursday 28th November 6pm FREE entry (If interested in a stall please ring for details)

NEW YEARS EVE PARTY - £40 pp including exclusive buffet party with a disco into the new year!

Open Tuesday to Sunday Noon Til Late Weekend Breakfast • Lunch Dinner • Midweek Specials

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Enjoy

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR at Ellesmere Sports Club We offer party packages for up to 140 people to suit any budget, with a wide range of menus available from our in-house caterers providing the highest quality, delicious food freshly cooked on site.

Ample parking and easy wheelchair access

Festive Events....

Carols Around the Tree Sunday 1st December from 6pm Join us for food & mulled wine whilst we celebrate the lighting up the Christmas tree. Followed by Carols around the tree to a 8 piece brass band! Free entry.

New Years Eve Contemporary buffet and disco.

7pm till late. Due to high demand, all tickets must be purchased by 16th December, 2013.

For more details contact Jocylin Croston-Roberts, Club Manager at:-

ELLESMERE SPORTS CLUB Walkden Road, Worsley, M28 2RZ PLEASE REMEMBER TO MENTION ON OUR DOORSTEP WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

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

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A huge “welcome” to the Passage to India Restaurant A friendly and welcoming family run restaurant in the heart of Monton Village

Est. 1988

Fully Refurbished

Customer Excellence Gold Awards

Festive Dining

Special Offers

Festive Gala Lunch - £10.95pp

RESTAURANT - A LA CARTE

4 Course Menu

20% off Food *

Daily from 1st- 30th December 12.00 - 3.00pm (10% service charge)

Christmas Day Lunch - £29.95pp Special 4 Course Menu Traditional & Eastern Dishes Children under 10 £15.95 (10% service charge)

Christmas Eve & New Years Eve A La Carte Menu (10% service charge)

• Offer excludes drinks • Lunch & dinner - A la carte menu only • Excludes Christmas Eve & Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve & Day

TAKEAWAY DEALS * • Spend £15 - get 1 bottle of free beer • Spend £25 - get 2 bottles of free beer • Spend £35 - get 3 bottles of free beer * Offers valid until 31st January 2014

ON PRODUCTION OF THIS ADVERT ONLY

168 Monton Road • Monton • M30 9GA

Tel: 0161 787 7546 www.passage-to-india.co.uk info@passage-to-india.co.uk Open Daily: Lunch 12-3pm • Dinner 3.30-11pm (Sat & Sun to 11.30pm) Fully Air Conditioned • Free Car Park with CCTV • Lounge area for pre-dinner drinks Conservatory for parties up to 30 people 18 ON OUR DOORSTEP

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The Flower Room

Plants, Balloons and Gifts Flower Loyalty Scheme Free Local Delivery National & International Delivery 375 Worsley Road, Eccles, M30 8HU • Tel: 0161 258 0238 www.theflowerroommanchester.co.uk theflowerroommanchester@gmail.com

£5 OFF

Funerals, Weddings and Special Occasions Traditional & Contemporary

SELECTED CHRISTMAS TREES on production of this advert

CHRISTMAS TREES WREATHS CHRISTMAS ARRANGEMENTS

Tel: 0161 794 1991 • 3 Moorside Road, Swinton, Worsley, M27 0EL Give the gi of style and let us take the hard work out of Christmas shopping.

Pop in to see us for a professional recommendation and choose from a selection of gifts for all the family, plus great advice for how to get your hair looking sensational this season.

Our team of experts is on hand to give style advice and recommend the right products and tools to keep your hair looking fabulous between salon visits.

Our selection of Paul Mitchell® gift sets not only offer you great savings, but come beautifully packaged ready for you to give as a stylish gift this Christmas. With products suitable for ladies, gentlemen and kids for a variety of budgets, we’ve got it all wrapped up for you.

Visit our new Salon Shop:-

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A Name, a Church, a Town…

ECCLES

Thanks perhaps to Spike Milligan, some people find the name “Eccles” amusing. Mention that you are from Eccles to most and there’s sure to be a snigger and a repeat of the name back to you in a Goon Show voice, Pity such folk, they know no better.

Celtic Origins

Eccles, as a settlement, has a long long history and the clue is in the name itself. It goes back to long before the Anglo Saxons settled in this island, back to Romano-British times when Christianised Celts were the population and their word for a church was “Eglwys” (you will find that description on any church in Wales to this day). In turn, the word was derived from the Latin “Ecclesia“. Beginning to look familiar now?

Place names of this nature, and there are more than 20 in Britain, having this “Eccles” root, are now regarded by most authorities as being a strong indication of the existence of Romano Celtic churches on such sites and that they survived the withdrawal of the Roman legions from Britain in 410AD and the turmoil of the Anglo-Saxon invaders over 100 years later. That means that Eccles may well have a Christian history that pre-dates the missionary zeal of both St. Columba and St. Augustine, by almost 200 years and that Eccles may have foundations stretching back more than 1600 years!

So what proof is there, other than the name?

Well, we have a long tradition and physical evidence even today, that a stone cross has always stood as a centrepiece of the town. The present Cross is recent, only 19th century, but it replaced a much more ancient one, which in turn, may have replaced an even more venerable one.

And where might fragments of those two crosses be today? Where else but in the oldest building in the City of Salford - the Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Eccles.

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Two shafts of ancient crosses, excavated over the years between the town centre and the Irwell (Ship Canal) are now preserved in the Church.

One is believed to originate from the 13th century. The second is captioned “Viking 10th century” but this identity is questionable. It has carved, interlaced knotwork, a common motif in Celtic art and adopted, much later, by the Vikings for their own artworks. In his book “Lancashire”, in 1951, Walter Greenwood claimed that this Cross was 5th century, several hundred years before the Vikings set foot in Britain.

And what do we have today?

We have the present ancient church of St. Mary the Virgin which dates back to Norman times in its foundations. We have mentions of a Rectory, where a church existed as early as 1111AD, again in 1170 and again in 1277. Whether this church was of wood or stone is unknown, but what is a fact is that the village was Eccles “the place of the church” - long before the present church existed. In other words, in Anglo-Saxon times.

St. Mary the Virgin

The present church was first built in the 13th century, but very little remains of it. It possibly dated from 1277 when the “Rectory” came into the possession of the rich and powerful Abbey of Whalley, in the Ribble Valley, who upgraded its status to a Vicarage and sent monks to provide services. Prior to that the Benefice of the Parish was in the hands of the Barton family, from whom it passed to the Booth family – both families being remembered in the names of local settlements, Barton and Boothstown.

Most of the present form of the Church owes its appearance to the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries although much repair, restoration and addition took place in the 18th century and major works in 1862.

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Left to right: Brereton Tomb, Reredos, Ancient Stone Crosses

The exterior of the church reflects these changes more than the interior. Built from local ashlar Bunter sandstone, not the most durable of building material, the replacement of many eroded blocks is very evident, particularly on the 15th century Tower. Both the Tower and body of the church feature battlements, perhaps reflecting a need for defence in troubled times, or simply a period design choice.

The former graveyard, now cleared of most human remains, has an original oval shape said to be typical of Celtic church sites. Could this be a further pointer to the location of the hypothetical church of those Roman times? Could any traces still exist beneath the present church? What better place to build than on consecrated ground?

The interior of the Church, in contrast to the outer, has an ancient ambiance and spirituality.

Although not of awe inspiring dimensions, it is beautifully proportioned with a 4-bay Nave, east and west aisles, St. Katherine’s Chancel, a Clerestory and what was a further Chancel. The west Porch is 19th century but it shelters a massive and ancient oak door.

The Church suffered to some extent in the Reformation with regard to some of its decorative details. The empty niches on the Nave pillars are bereft of the statues of saints that they once held, but these are compensated by a magnificent Reredos backing the Altar. Depicting saintly subjects, they are resplendent in gilded glory, befitting of any great cathedral.

The Church has many marble wall plaques commemorating the great and the good of the past of the Parish. Most notable perhaps is the Brereton Tomb, dating from 1600, of Sir Richard Brereton, his wife Lady Dorothy and their only VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

child (sadly stillborn). The tomb has effigies of all three, with Sir Richard in Tudor armour and his wife with a neck ruff and elaborate headdress.

Though Dorothy outlived her husband and remarried, she chose to lie beside her first husband in death. Both are believed to haunt Worsley Old Hall - the home they shared.

Other relics in the Church include two sepulchral gravestones unearthed beneath the paving of one of the aisles - one showing an incised cross, the other a cross in relief. Neither carried the name of the presumed occupant beneath where they were found. They now stand in the Tower entrance. Behind the Brereton Tomb stand two coffin lids, one being that of John Gilbert, land Agent of the “Canal Duke” of Bridgewater. The Church also has a collection of silver items used in services, the oldest being two chalices dated 1618.

No ancient stained glass has survived, but the Church has many superb windows. Not least of these, and probably the newest, commemorates William Worrall Mayo, born in Eccles in 1819. He initially studied medicine in Manchester, Glasgow and London before emigrating to the USA in 1845. After a colourful and varied career, he settled in Rochester, Minnesota and founded a medical practice. Together with his sons and a number of Partners, he created “the first integrated medical practice in the world”. In 1919, this was to become the Mayo Clinic - today the most famous medical and research facility in the world. His sons visited Eccles in the 1930s and donated the Mayo Window in his memory. It is located immediately to the left of the Tower entrance to the Church.

St. Mary the Virgin, our much loved Parish Church, is a gem to delight all who revere history and ancient buildings. It is one of only six Grade I Listed Buildings in Salford (Eccles to us old folk!).

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Widdows Pilling & Co Long established, highly experienced local solicitors based in Worsley...

We can offer expert advice in the following areas:n Probate & Estate Administration n Wills & Estate Planning n Court of Protection matters & Lasting Power of Attorney n Matrimonial and family law n Residential conveyancing including buying & selling houses, flats & apartments and Council Right to Buy, New Builds, re–mortgages & transfer of equity n Personal Injury Litigation including accidents at work & road traffic accidents

Tel: 0161 790 1825

www.widdows-pilling.co,uk enquiries@widdows-pilling.co.uk

THE MANSE | 2B MEMORIAL ROAD | WALKDEN | WORSLEY | MANCHESTER | M28 3AQ

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Boddan Lodge over 60's Club MEET UP WITH LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE & JOIN US FOR...

0161 789 6666 ECCLES OFFICE

0161 737 2222 SALFORD OFFICE

5/6/7 Seater Hackney Carriages Normal Rates Apply Buggy Friendly Business Accounts Welcome Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles Special Airport Rates for up to 7 people ALL AREAS COVERED

KEEP FIT SEQUENCE DANCING LINE DANCING WHIST & OTHER CARD GAMES DARTS & SNOOKER BINGO & BOWLS (indoor in winter outdoor in summer) PPlluuss COACH DAY TRIPS & HOLIDAYS Interested? Call for more information

Tel: 0161 787 8489 or 0161 281 3325 Located on Monton Green behind the clock shelter

Monton Green, Eccles, M30 9LE

WINTON BOWLING TENNIS & SOCIAL CLUB Spor s and Social Facilities:• 2 BOWLING GREENS • 3 TENNIS COURTS • 2 SNOOKER TABLES

• 2 POOL TABLES • DARTS

FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE PRIVATE MEMBERS CLUB FREE ADMISSION WITH THIS ADVERT We are off the “Beaten Track” Find us off Grange Road, Winton, M30 8JW

Contact: 0161 789 4479 Evenings • 07519 514004 Daytime ON OUR DOORSTEP 23

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Worsley Dress Agency Pre-owned Authentic Designer Womenswear • Handbags • Shoes • Accessories

Up to 70% off RRP

Salon

V ert

Darphin facials are a professional botanical and aromatheraphy range that uses state­of­the­art scientific technology to create active products that can target skins' specific needs and conditions. ooo

The ultimate and original non­surgical facelift. CACI gently tightens and tones sagging muscles whilst smoothing out the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Creating immediate and dramatic results. ooo

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0161 222 0101 9A Barton Road Worsley M28 2PD www.worsleydressagency.co.uk Worsley Dress Agency @Worsleydress

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New Artistic Nail design colour gloss soak­off gel system that gives 21 days of glorious colour. The gel soak­off system leaves your natural nail healthy, with no chipping or smudging and instantly dry after application.

Tel: 0161 799 7651

161 Greenleach Lane, Roe Green Worsley, M28 2RS

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Christmas Shopping at...

Baby Boutique

Bags & Shoes

Fashion Jewellery

Beauty & Massage and much more...

Gifts & Toys

Canvas Poster Printing

Furniture

Opening Hours:Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm www.cpscentre.co.uk Tel: 01925 762237

CPS Centre 7/9 Common Lane Culcheth Warrington WA3 4EH

Cafe Carpets & Health Foods

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HAIR & BEAUTY SERVICES: In House Make Up Artists In House Hairdresser Shellac & Acrylic Nails HD Brows Nouveau Lashes and LVL Tanning - Lauren's Way & Fake Bake

SPECIAL PACKAGES INCLUDE:Make Up and Lashes from £15 Hair Up and Make Up £38

LOYALTY CARD AVAILABLE

Tel: 0161 728 1331 227 Chorley Road • Swinton • M27 6AZ Open - Tuesday to Saturday til late and Bank Holiday Sundays 26 ON OUR DOORSTEP

FOR ADVERTISING OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 0161 790 2504

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WE’VE EXPANDED - WE HAVE DOUBLED IN SIZE!

Over SIX HUNDRED dresses instore now!

Stockists of: SHERRI HILL, JOVANI, MAC DUGGAL, FOREVER UNIQUE, JASZ COUTURE, ALYCE DESIGNS, PRECIOUS FORMALS & MORE!

Opening Hours Tues: 9.30am - 5.30pm Wed: 9.30am - 5.30pm Thurs: 9.30am - 7.30pm Fri: 9.30am - 5.30pm Sat: 9.30am - 5.30pm

- NINE changing rooms!

This means no queuing to try your favourite dresses.

- FREE parking!

- Our PROM PROMISE ... we will not sell the same dress to the same school - at all!

WWW.DRESS-STUDIO.CO.UK The Warehouse Studios, Glaziers Lane, Culcheth, Warrington, WA3 4AQ TEL: 01925 766258 ON OUR DOORSTEP 27

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Tandoori Take­Away 184 Monton Road, Monton, Eccles

Telephone: 0161 787 7684 or 0161 787 8112 Open: Sunday ­Thursday 4pm­11.30pm | Friday & Saturday 4pm­12.30am

Now offering FREE HOME DELIVERY on orders over £10

10% OFF ONLINE ORDERS

FREE HOME DELIVERY

H 10% OFF TAKEAWAY AND RESTAURANT H

www.the­naz.co.uk

Lamb Tikka Garlic............. £3.25 Chicken Tikka Pathia......... £3.25 Chicken Chat Puree.......... £3.25 Mushroom Pakora............ £2.50 Onion Bhaji....................... £2.25 Samosa (Veg or Meat)...... £2.25 Prawn Pathia..................... £3.25 Mushroom Pathia............. £3.00 King Prawn Bhaji................ £4.40

Vegetable Pathia............... £3.00 Chicken Pathia................... £2.95 Prawn Cocktail.................. £2.50 Chicken Chat Massala....... £3.25 Garlic Mushroom.............. £2.50 Chicken Tikka Pakora......... £2.95 King Prawn Butterfly......... £4.40 Tandoori Lamb Chops........ £3.95

SPECIAL DISHES TANDOORI SPECIAL DISHES

CHEFS SPECIALITIES

Served with Salad, Nan or Pilau Rice and Vegetable Curry Sauce.

Any other Curry Sauce 95p extra.

Served with Pilau Rice or Chips, Naan 75p extra (Special Fried Rice or Special Nan ­ £1.00 extra)

Half Tandoori Chicken (Breast 95p extra)............ £6.50 Tandoori Chicken Tikka................................... £6.60 Tandoori Lamb Tikka....................................... £6.60 Tandoori Mix Grill........................................... £6.90 Garlic Chicken Tikka........................................ £6.80 Chicken or Lamb Tikka Shashlick.................... £6.90 Tandoori Lamb Chops..................................... £6.95

Balti Exotica..................................................... £7.95 Chicken, lamb & king prawn cooked in a medium spiced Balti sauce.

Balti Jafrani..................................................... £7.50 Chicken cooked with onions, green peppers & Massalla & Balti sauce.

Prepared with spicy lamb, minced meat & chicken.

Chicken or Lamb Jaflong..................................£7.50 Marinated chicken or lamb cooked with specially blended herbs & spices, English mustard, ginger, garlic, chillies, tamarind, coriander & tomato.

Served with Pilau Rice or Nan Cooked with mixed nuts, coconut powder (Special Rice or Special Nan ­ £1.00 extra)

Tandoori Chicken Massala.............................. £7.10 Chicken Tikka Massala.................................... £6.95 Lamb Tikka Massala........................................ £6.95 Chicken Tikka Chilli Massala........................... £7.00 King Prawn Massala........................................ £8.95 Butter Chicken................................................ £7.00 Mughlai Chicken or Lamb............................... £6.95

A tasty dish with garlic, onions, green peppers, fresh coriander & herbs.

Taste of Shundorbon....................................... £7.50 Chicken or lamb tikka strips cooked with onions, peppers, garlic, chillies & Garam Massalla, then cooked in a spicy sauce.

Chicken or Lamb Asari (A mouthwatering dish).... £7.50 An aromatic blend of fresh garlic, ginger, onions & mango pickle.

Balti Lamb Qorobi........................................... £7.50 Medium but tangy dish with Balti sauce, spinach, chickpeas & taramind.

Podina Lamb................................................... £7.50 Slightly hot but aromatic with fresh garlic, ginger, onions & garden mint.

Chicken or Lamb Sylheti Dhanya (Hot)........... £7.50 Special hot curry prepared with green chilli, onions, lemon & herbs.

King Prawn Jandani......................................... £9.75 Stir­fry with onions, green peppers, garlic, coriander & King Prawns.

FREE HOME DELIVERY

Shahee Murgi.................................................. £7.50

South Indian Garlic Chicken.............................£7.50

HOUSE SPECIAL DISHES

FREE HOME DELIVERY

STARTERS Mixed Kebab..................... £4.20 Mixed Starter.................... £4.70 Sheek Kebab..................... £2.50 Shami Kebab..................... £2.50 Tandoori Chicken.............. £2.90 Chicken Tikka.................... £3.10 Lamb Tikka........................ £3.10 Chicken Tikka Sandwich.... £4.50 Chicken Tikka Garlic.......... £3.25

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FREE HOME DELIVERY

FREE HOME DELIVERY

PLAIN CURRIES

(Medium)

KORMA

(Very Mild)

Chicken or Lamb Tikka.......... £6.40 Special Mixed........................ £6.80 Chicken, Lamb or Beef.......... £5.60 King Prawn Curry.................. £7.95 Prawn, Keema or Veg........... £5.60

Chicken or Lamb Tikka.......... £6.55 Special Mixed........................ £6.80 Chicken, Lamb or Beef.......... £5.75 King Prawn............................ £8.25 Prawn, Mushroom or Veg..... £5.75

MADRAS

BANGALORE

(Hot)

(Fairly Hot)

Chicken or Lamb Tikka.......... £6.55 Special Mixed........................ £6.80 Chicken, Lamb or Beef.......... £5.75 King Prawn............................ £8.25 Prawn or Keema................... £5.75 Mushroom or Veg................. £5.75

(Fairly Hot)

Chicken or Lamb Tikka.......... £6.60 Special Mixed....................... £6.80 Chicken, Lamb or Beef.......... £5.65 King Prawn Madras.............. £7.95 Prawn, Mushroom or Veg.... £5.65

Chicken or Lamb Tikka.......... £6.55 Special Mixed....................... £6.80 Chicken, Lamb or Beef.......... £5.75 King Prawn............................ £8.25 Prawn, Mushroom or Veg.... £5.75

VINDALOO

HOUSE SPECIAL BALTI

(Very Hot)

ROGAN JOSH

DANSAK

(Very Mild)

Chicken or Lamb Tikka.......... £6.55 Special Mixed........................ £6.80 Chicken, Lamb or Beef......... £5.75 King Prawn............................ £8.25 Prawn, Mushroom or Veg.... £5.75

Chicken or Lamb Tikka.......... £6.55 Special Mixed....................... £6.80 Chicken, Lamb or Beef.......... £5.75 King Prawn Vindaloo............ £8.25 Prawn or Keema................... £5.75 Mushroom or Veg................ £5.75

(Hot or Med)

GARLIC DISHES (Hot or Medium)

Chicken or Lamb Tikka.......... £6.95 Special Mixed Balti............... £7.10 Chicken, Lamb or Beef.......... £6.55 King Prawn........................... £8.75 Prawn, Mushroom or Veg.... £6.55

Chicken or Lamb Tikka.......... £6.70 Special Mixed........................ £6.95 Chicken, Lamb or Beef.......... £6.05 King Prawn............................ £8.25 Prawn, Mushroom or Veg.... £6.05

DUPIAZA

BHUNA

SPECIAL KARAHI DISHES

(Medium)

Chicken or Lamb Tikka.......... £6.55 Special Mixed....................... £6.80 Chicken, Lamb or Beef.......... £5.75 King Prawn............................ £8.25 Prawn or Keema................... £5.75 Mushroom or Veg................. £5.75

(Medium)

Chicken or Lamb Tikka.......... £6.55 Special Mixed....................... £6.80 Chicken, Lamb or Beef.......... £5.75 King Prawn............................ £8.25 Prawn or Keema................... £5.75 Mushroom or Veg................ £5.75

(Medium)

Chicken or Lamb Tikka.......... £6.55 Special Mixed....................... £6.95 Chicken, Lamb or Beef.......... £6.10 King Prawn............................ £8.25 Prawn or Vegetable.............. £6.10

Rice, Nan and Side Dishes also available. Please ask when calling or visit www.the­naz.co.uk Any dishes which are not on the menu may be available upon request HHHH Environmental Health Salford Food Hygiene Award

Buffet Restaurant

FREE HOME DELIVERY

Tel: 0161 707 6555

Probably one of the best buffet restaurants in the North West Over 20 different starters, main meal & side dishes Eat as much as you like Save money and bring your own drink Dinner: £9.99pp

Sunday Special Buffet

1.00 ­ 6.00pm

£7.50 per person £5.50 Children (under 12)

NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR CHRISTMAS! H Dinner Buffet - Eat as much as you can - only £9.99 (under 12’s £5.99) H Xmas Special - Traditional Xmas Day Lunch. Eat as much as you like.

Bring your own drinks! only £24.99 (3 seatings between 12-8pm)

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Signature Pamper Package - 2 Hours of Pure Relaxation • Hot Stones Back Massage with relaxing pressure point head massage • Chakra Rebalancing Treatment (fabulous for stress and helping you to sleep) • Holistic Facial with head, face and hand massage (with hot stones) • Reflexology treatment with foot massage and heated booties

Special Festive Offer only £49 Can be adjusted to suit Pregnant Ladies passed their first trimester

BEE VENOM CREAM & FACIAL OFFER • Signature Facial treatment with the amazing Bee Venom Mask • A jar of Serenity Bee Venom Mask Moisturising Cream

NAILS by BETH & LORRAINE • Full set of acrylic nails including all nail art..........................

• Polish Pro Fingers & Toe Nails............................

£20 £25

Absolute bargain at £50

Introducing our new Nail Technician Lorraine Thompson

(Saving you £25!)

Both valid until 31.12.2013

PERSONALISED GIFT VOUCHERS Serenity Lounge 103a Manchester Road Walkden Manchester M28 3NT

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SerenityLounge

Tel: 0161 790 2828 Mob: 07801 400 008 Email: serenitylounge@btconnect.com @_SerenityLounge www.serenitylounge.co.uk

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DOUBLE INDUSTRY AWARD WINNER

CHRISTMAS PAMPER PACKAGE A perfect seasonal treat only £35 60 minute treatment including:-

n DERMALOGICA PRESCRIPTION FACIAL & SCALP MASSAGE n STRESS RELIEF BACK, NECK & SHOULDER MASSAGE

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

Merry Christmas x

CRYSTAL MICRODERMABRASION Trial Treatment £25* (RRP £40) Treats fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, pigmentation, mild acne scarring, blackheads and congestion, acne and more.

GREAT PRE-PARTY TREATMENT FOR BRIGHT RADIANT GLOWING SKIN!! *one trial treatment per person, discounted courses available.

“Get the Best results from our Advanced Treatments Worsley Laser Clinic at The Worsley Clinics 2A Ackerley House • Forrester • St Roe Green • Worsley • M28 2JL

Tel: 07435 782200 VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

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WINTER BEAUTY TIPS! In winter, the cold temperatures and wind, coupled with heating and air conditioning, can play havoc with your skin and hair. So, we asked local professionals what they recommend for combatting the winter blues!

For the Face...

For the Body...

DEHYDRATION: A change of season usually means a change in your skin condition! Turning the heating up means your superficial skin cells will be depleted of water. So hydrate your skin by using products containing cross-linked hyaluronic acid (XLHA). Holding 100,000 times its weight in water, it plumps and hydrates skin cells. Dermalogica have an excellent range of hydrating products with XLHA.

MOISTURISE AND MASSAGE: Blood and Lymph fluids help to keep your skin nourished, but in the winter when we become colder, our blood flows less freely so we need to compensate for this by using extra moisturiser and massaging the skin to encourage blood flow and toxin eliminations. Also, using a gentle exfoliator, not just on your face and hands, but also on your body, will brighten the skin by removing the

PROTECTION: If you love running outdoors in winter, use a product that repairs and protects the skin’s barrier function (your skin’s natural protective layer) and helps to retain water and moisture in the skin. Products such as “Barrier Repair” by Dermalogica will do just this. It contains no water and acts as a second skin to protect from the elements. Also great for those with sensitive dry and environmentally sensitised skin!

Worsley Laser Clinic Roe Green H DISCOUNTS

& OFFERS H DISCOUNTS & OFFERS H DISCOUNTS & OFFERS H

Bespoke Beauty 50% OFF

Tel: 0161 799 3293

ALL BEAUTY TREATMENTS BEFORE 12PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY offer expires 31.01.2014 Even includes:‐ • LASER TEETH WHITENING • MICRODERMABRASION • STRETCHMARK REMOVAL • NON SURGICAL WRINKLE SMOOTHING

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350 Worsley Road Winton M30 8JA Tel: 0161 2580748 M: 07852 830788

ONLY

£50

SPECIAL HALF PRICE OFFER WITH THIS VOUCHER ONLY

TSA Approved Professional Whitening Specialist • Walkden Clinic

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

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dead skin cells. Massaging your skin in winter is key to improving its appearance, eliminating toxin build up and making you feel better too!

PUT SOME COLOUR INTO YOUR LIFE! We all feel a bit gloomy in the winter so brighten your mood by applying some False Tan! Gone are the days of the dreaded 'orange' tans. Products now come in various shades and contain fantastic skin moisturisers with added vitamins too. You can have it professionally done at a local salon, but here are some tips if doing it yourself at home:n Wax 48 hours before n Exfoliate & moisturise your skin 24 hours before n Remove all make-up and deodorant just before tan application n To prolong the colour of your tan, apply light moisturiser after your daily showers.

Massages, Pamper Packages and Tanning are all available at Serenity!

Serenity Lounge Walkden

For the Hair...

When winter weather hits, don’t let a bad hair day last a whole season. Here are a few tips to help you winter-proof your hair and scalp:-

LOCK IN THAT STYLE! with the right products... n Combat frizz by using L’Anza Healing Oil to prevent moisture getting back into the hair. n L’Anza Healing Volume range is great for body and volume. Use with a set of sleep-in rollers for the perfect bouncy hairstyle! n Carry a mini hairspray with you to tackle those wind swept fly-aways.

FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS: Hair-ups will ensure your hair stays immaculate even on the windiest of days!

LOOK AFTER YOUR SCALP: Changes in weather, coupled with central heating, can cause scalps to peel and dry out, so use a good moisture treatment to replace the lost moisture.

For more advice tailored to your hair, why not pop in to the Salon.

Hair Eden, Roe Green

NEW EARLY OPENING HOURS Early start 8.30am Monday to Friday plus, 8.00am on Saturdays SPECIALISING IN SCALP PROBLEMS using products & treatments from NEW YEAR, NEW YOU! Offering a Full Make-Over Service Hair • Make-up • Eyebrows • Lashes

Tel: 0161 790 3434 www.haireden.co.uk 117 Greenleach Lane | Roe Green | M28 2RS Open: Mon - 8.30am to 5.30pm Tues to Fri - 8.30am to 6pm | Sat - 8am to 4pm ON OUR DOORSTEP 33

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Get Ready

for

Christmas

If you don’t fancy braving the Trafford Centre or City Centre traffic and parking mayhem, then stay local! There are plenty of businesses close-by that can help you prepare for the festive season. Plus, being independent businesses, you’re more likely to find some unique Christmas gifts.

d Christ as Displays d Moder d Traditional d Weddings d Funerals T: 0161 707 6808 161 Monton Road, Monton,M30 9GS

If you find yourself over-doing it, then make time for some all-important pre-Christmas pampering too!

Here are just a few fantastic options available “on our doorstep”, and many more are featured throughout the magazine. Take a look and support your local businesses this Christmas!

Ruby Lillie Designs Customised Converse for you and your little ones

Fit for a Princess!

HAIR & BEAUTY

Hair:-

• Matrix Hair Colour - as used on X Factor • Micro-ring hair extensions • Colour Correction

Beauty:• Shellac/Acrylic nails • Gel Polish • Spray Tans/Sunbeds • CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR PARTY PACKAGES

Ideal and unique gifts for Birthdays and Christmas Contact Nicola

Tel: 07595 520597 Email: rubylilliedesigns@icloud.com @ruby_lillie 36 ON OUR DOORSTEP

Nicola Wellens

FREE EYEBROW WAX WITH EVERY SHELLAC / BLOWWAVE

with this advert valid until 31.12.2013

Tel: 0161 794 8882 Unit 3, 53A Westover House, Station Road, Swinton, M27 6AH follow us on twitter@juliabeautique and add us on Facebook at Julia Beautique

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For expert advice and inspiration to make your home beautiful

COME IN AND VIEW OUR CHRISTMAS GIFT SELECTION

3 Monton Green www.onthegreeninteriors.co.uk

Visit our new shop!

Christmas Gifts • Cakes • Cake Supplies Balloons • Partyware • Classes & Tutorials

233-235 Monton Rd, M30 9PS Tel: 0161 789 8999

www.celebrationsandcakecreations.co.uk

BOOK YOUR TRANSPORT FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTIES

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Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!

A&C HARDWARE & GIFTS Unit 7 Stand ield Centre • Leigh Road • Boothstown • M28 1FB

Tel: 0161 790 4997 • Email ac.hardware@hotmail.co.uk

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Visit us fo FRAGRANCE OIL LAMPS SCENTED CANDLES BOMB COSMETICS JEWELLERY

CHRISTMAS TREES DECORATIONS GIFTS PREMIUM GIFTS

• Ashleigh & Burwood Fragrance oil lamps • Bomb Cosmetics Handmade Soaps & Treats • Natural & Organic Hand & Face Creams • Tea lights • Aromatherapy & Scented Candles • Jewellery Vizati - Pure Magnetic Bracelets • Byzantium - Equilibrium - Heather Gems

HARDWARE • Screws & Fixings • Sealants • Tools • Power Tools • Electrical • Plumbing • Decorating

GARDENING • Garden Tools • Fertilisers • Compost • Hozelock spares • Pest Control • Patio Cleaner

KAM JOINERY All types of Joinery Specialising in Period Feature & Restoration Work

FULLY FITTED KITCHENS BEDROOMS • BATHROOMS All types of Kitchens Classic & Modern from Basic to Bespoke Kitchen Make-overs Contemporary Bath & Shower Rooms Complete Design & Installation by our qualified tradesmen Visit our in store show-flat or Made 2 Measure arrange a free design consultation

Tel: 0161 790 4997 38 ON OUR DOORSTEP

0161 790 4997 • 07875 802255 www.kamdevelopments.co.uk kamdevelopments@hotmail.co.uk

EXTENSIONS TO RESTORATIONS FROM FOUNDATION TO DECORATION

a&c

hardware & gifts

Agents for all types of

DRY CLEANING and ALTERATIONS

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Lancashire Plank

A J Prady

Furniture Company

Painter & Decorator Interior & Exterior Decorators Established since 1980 City & Guilds Qualified • Reliable & professional • Highest quality finish • Fully insured • Plastering & Coving services also

• Bespoke furniture manufacturers • Solid wood, hand made in Bolton • Quality furniture at affordable prices • Visitors welcome during normal office hours or at weekend by appointment

For a free, no obligation quotation call Alan:-

Unit 5 Undershore Business Park, Brookside Road, Crompton Way, Bolton, BL2 2SE

www.lancashireplank.com|Tel: 01204 380300

T: 0161 793 8230 M: 07985 436 009 75 Eccles Road, Swinton, M27 5GB www.ajpradydecorators.co.uk

Call us to arrange a free no obligation quote

Tel: 07786 803 841 Email: info@drivecleannw.co.uk www.drivecleannw.co.uk

DON'T RISK OVERFLOWING GUTTERS - it can damage your home making it damp At Drive Clean Northwest we clean gutters using the SkyVac that sucks gutters clean from the ground allowing otherwise inaccessible gutters to be reached.

Gutters can accumulate a lot of debris, mostly leaves and twigs, which cause clogs and overflows.

This is especially bad for your roof because standing water in a gutter can get under your roofing and begin to rot your fascia and sub roofing.

GET IN TOUCH FOR A FREE QUOTE VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

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Competition!

Win a MEAL for FOUR at THE BLUE BELL This is your chance to win a 2-course meal for four people, PLUS one bottle of wine. The prize must be taken during January 2014.

Set in Monton village, and recently redeveloped, the Blue Bell is a unique and characteristic pub. The friendly staff are passionate about ensuring you enjoy your experience here. With comfortable surroundings and different relaxing areas, the Blue Bell is a great place for all ages.

WHATS ON IN JANUARY 2014 Sat 4th January - New Year Craft Fayre from 10am Sat 25th January - Live Entertainment from 9pm Throughout January:• Serving new Fireside Winter Warmers Specials.

• Test the Chef Competition - create your own dish which will be added to the Fireside Specials menu. Whoever sells the most wins a meal for two!

• Watch out for Food Theme Nights - Mexican, Greek and Spanish.

Follow The Blue Bell for more updates in January!

For your chance to win this amazing prize, email your NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NO to competitions@onourdoorstep.co.uk (subject: “BLUE BELL”) Deadline: Sunday 15th December 2013 41 Monton Road, Monton, Eccles, Manchester, M30 9LL Tel: 0161 707 6282

W ORSLEY TV S OLUTIONS

Professional TV Wall Mounting Service & Design TV Aerial Installations • Home Networking Additional TV / SKY Points 29 years of Industry experience • Fully Insured FOR ALL ENQUIRIES

Tel: 0161 703 3770 Mob: 07719 032972

SPEAK TO JAMES

www.aerialsworsley.co.uk

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THE BLUE BELL Pub & Dining

NEW AUTUMN & WINTER MENU Available from 6th November 2013 ddd

BOOK FOR CHRISTMAS Celebrate the party season here!

Our Festive Menu combines traditional Christmas fayre with tasty modern pub food. Cooked and prepared fresh by our Chefs. Available Monday to Sunday from 30th November until 23rd December £5.00 deposit per person ddd

25% OFF

Your next food and drinks bill when you book online

All menus can be downloaded from our website www.bluebellpub.co.uk KEEP UP TO DATE WITH SPECIAL OFFERS, DAILY DEALS, EVENTS AND WHAT’S HAPPENING

Thebluebell Inn

@TheBlueBell

41 Monton Road, Monton, Eccles, Manchester, M30 9LL Tel: 0161 707 6282 | Email: bluebell@jwlees.co.uk

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Health & Fitness

Lose Weight & Get Fit! ...will these be your resolutions in 2014?

IMPROVE YOUR PHYSICAL FITNESS: This should go These are invariably at the top of the list every year and 2014 is unlikely to be any different. For many of us, sticking to resolutions is hard. We all have busy lifestyles and it’s all too easy to cut corners.

So think about the best way to achieve your goals next year - be it independently with your own step-by-step plan, or with the help of a local expert.

LOSE WEIGHT SENSIBLY: Always a popular resolution after the over-indulgent festive season! There are many diet plans out there, so do your research first.

Are you strong-willed enough to go it alone, or do you need support in the form of a structured weight loss programme with classes? Set yourself a clear diet plan, take it one step at a time and set realistic goals. Chart your progress with weekly weigh-ins.

Congratulate yourself when you lose a little weight and DON’T give up if you make the odd slip-up!

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hand in hand with the weight loss plan. Ease into it gently if you’re not used to exercising. Don’t push yourself too hard or the exercise plan will be hard to maintain. Build exercise into your lifestyle i.e. walking or cycling to the local shops instead of driving, and how about taking up a social sports with friends? Make time for regular exercise sessions too, be it with a Personal Trainer, at a local gym or fitness class. Release the endorphins! Exercise is great for you mentally as well as physically!

LOCAL HEALTH & FITNESS EXPERTS & FACILITIES THAT CAN HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR RESOLUTIONS:n Boddan Lodge Over 60’s Sports & Social Club (p.23) n Ellesmere Sports (p.17) n Herbalife (p.43) n Ideal Weight (p.44) n Intensifit (p.45) n LK Pilates (p.43) n Rosemary Conley Food & Fitnesss (p.42) n Swinton Park Golf Course (p.55) n Tai Chi in Worsley (p.48) n Worsley Physio Clinic (p.45) n Winton Sports & Social Club (p.23)

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Pilates Classes Pilates aims to build on:• Core Strength • Co-ordination • Body’s Alignment • Stamina • General Posture ...giving you an overall sense of strength and body awareness

Wedding Fayre Swinton Park Golf Course Sunday 5th January 2014 11am - 4pm Free Entry & Parking

The Body Control Pilates method offers an exercise for the whole body, in particular your core muscles Classes can be tailored to individual needs Suitable for all ages and abilities No prior experience needed Qualified Level 3 Matwork Instructor Group classes and 1:1 private sessions

Book now with Leila Khadem: 07873 235617 E: info@lk-pilates.com www.lk-pilates.com

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Swinton Park, East Lancashire Road, M27 5LX for more information

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It takes just 20 minutes, is completely FREE and will give you a great understanding of your body and how you can make small improvements to your daily diet to dramatically improve your health and help you reach your wellness goals

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Get it off and Keep it off At Ideal Weight we see things differently. We believe that losing weight isn’t the hardest part – it’s keeping it off that’s tricky. That’s why learning the skills for long term weight management is at the heart of what we offer.

By combining one of our easy-to-follow eating plans to kick start your weight loss journey with weekly weight management sessions with one of our trained Ideal Weight coaches, when you reach your ideal weight you’ll have all the tools and skills you’ll need to stay there. So when you lose weight with us, you’ll know how to keep it off!

If you would like to kick start your weight loss journey with Ideal Weight, now is a great time to start. Colleen is offering the opportunity to join one of her groups for a FREE TASTER SESSION. The offer runs until 31.01.14 – call for details and to book your place.

Local Ideal Weight Coach, Colleen Willoughby, knows from her own experience, how difficult it can be to lose weight and keep it off and had struggled with her weight since her

Address: 186 Moorside Road, Swinton, M27 9LE Tel: 07854 573852 Email: colleen.willoughby@idealweight.co.uk Website: www.idealweight.co.uk

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childhood. She is 5 stone lighter now than she was 8 years ago and is presently following our 3 Plan to reach her weight management goal.

Colleen is a trainee TA psycho-therapist, NLP practitioner and has more than 6 years of experience in weight loss and weight management. Colleen runs group coaching sessions from her offices in Swinton, working with people to build a more positive relationship with food.

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AndreA GrAhAm Podiatrist/Chiropodist BSc (Hons) MSc Professional Development General & Specialist Foot health treatments available:-

• Routine Foot Care – corn/callus reduction, nail care, simple insole provision

CHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

• Foot health advice regarding a range of foot problems for children to older people • Specialist Foot Health Screening for people with diabetes Home visits, or daytime appointments and Thursday evening available at

Worsley Physio Clinic Forrester Street, Roe Green To arrange an appointment

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What’s On DECEMBER & JANUARY 2014

Community Events CHRISTMAS MARKETS Ellesmere Sports Club, Worsley Different stalls to buy everything you need for Christmas. Refreshments available to buy.

Sun 1st December 1.00pm Free entry Tel: 0161 790 2376 CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON Ellesmere Sports Club, Worsley Following the Christmas Market, join us and watch the lighting of the Christmas tree.

Sun 1st December 6.00pm Free entry Tel: 0161 790 2376 WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House Christmas meal. All visitors welcome but must be booked in advance.

Four courses and entertainment.

Meal starts at 6.30 pm.

Mon 2nd December 6.30pm £18.50 Sheila Mayall - 0161 799 1845 LIGHT UP A LIFE St Ann’s Hospice, Little Hulton Join us as we light up our Christmas tree at Little Hulton. The Light up a Life campaign celebrates the lives of those special people through the dedication of lights on our Christmas trees. Please note: this service is an outdoor event - please make sure you wrap up warm!

Sun 8th December 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 702 8181 CHRISTMAS CONCERT Roe Green Church Hall Join Friends of Roe Green for a Christmas Concert with Eccles Community Choir. Everyone welcome.

Tea, coffee, mince pie. and raffle.

Wed 11th December 2.00pm (incl refreshments & raffle) Jean: 0161 790 4635 46 ON OUR DOORSTEP

CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT Winton Park, Sutherland Street Live music and singing with festive refreshments. No parking at venue Tue 17th December 6.30 - 7.30pm, Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 CHRISTMAS CONCERT Victoria Park, Swinton See a fabulous outdoor live concert at the Victorian bandstand.

Fri 20th December 6.30pm, Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 NEW YEARS EVE PARTY Ellesmere Sports Club, Worsley See the New Year in with a buffet and disco til late!

Tue 31st December 7.00pm til late £25.00pp Tel: 0161 790 2376 WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House Join us for our monthly meeting.

Guest speaker is Mr B Hallworth, “Down Forget-me-not Lane”.

ALL VISITORS WELCOME. Mon 6th January 7.30pm £2.00 includes refreshments Sheila Mayall - 0161 799 1845 COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETINGS Open meetings for local residents. Get involved in neighbourhood decisions:SWINTON Salford Civic Centre Tue 14th January, 6.15pm Marie Shields - 0161 607 1961 WORSLEY & BOOTHSTOWN Boothstown Community Centre Wed 22nd January, 7.00pm Karen Smith - 0161 790 4562 LITTLE HULTON & WALKDEN James Brindley Primary School Mon 27th January, 6.00pm Vincent Nash - 0161 779 8071 ECCLES Eccles Gateway Tue 28th January, 2.00pm Anne Godding - 0161 603 4290

Family Activities MAGICAL CHRISTMAS FAIR Manchester Central (GMEX) Hundreds of stands full of unique products from stocking fillers to top-end designer gifts. Live music, Christmas choirs, entertainment, fabulous food & drink plus a chance for families to visit Santa for free.

Fri 29th Nov - Sun 1st Dec Friday: 10.00am - 8.00pm Saturday: 9.30am - 6.00pm Sunday: 10.00am - 5.00pm Adults from £6.50, 5-15yrs £3.00 Tel: 0161 440 7200 TUDORS CHRISTMAS LIVE! Ordsall Hall Museum Have a go at some special Tudor Christmas activities. No need to book.

Sun 1st December 1.00 - 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 872 0251 MAPAS CHRISTMAS CONCERT Moorside High School, Swinton All term long the Music and Performing Arts Service ensembles have been working hard on their repertoire to provide a variety of musical treats for you. Come along and hear it all, from the rhythmic stomping of the percussion ensemble to the classical delights of the Youth Orchestra - a festive extravaganza!

Mon 2nd, Wed 4th and Thu 5th December 7.00pm £3.00 per ticket Tel: 0161 778 0380 VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET Lowry Outlet Mall Plaza Traditional Victorian market with 100+ different stalls selling artisan food, handmade goods, unique gifts and bespoke crafts not to be found on the high street. Enjoy mulled wine, live music, a traditional carousel and Dickensian street performers. The perfect place for a family day out!

Thu 5th - Sun 8th December 11.00am until Lowry Mall closes Free entrance www.lowryoutlet.co.uk

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A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS Salford Museum & Art Gallery Meet Father Christmas, enjoy festive music and Christmas crafts. Charges may apply for some activities.

Sat 7th - Sun 8th December 1.00pm - 4.00pm Free Entry Tel: 0161 778 0800 CHRISTMAS FAMILY FILM DAY Beesley Green Community Centre Festive activities from 1pm - face painting, crafts and Father Christmas.

The film ‘Arthur Christmas’ screening at 2.15 pm. Refreshments available.

Limited tickets, on sale at the centre.

Sun 8th December 1.00pm (ticket only) Adults £3.00, Children £2.50 Tel: 0161 790 6124 CHRISTMAS FAMILY MARKET Greengate Square, Salford Fantastic local produce, unique gifts and warming winter food. Children's activities, festive street performers and meet Santa in his Grotto!

Sat 21st to Mon 23rd December 10.00am - 5.00pm, Free entry Tel: 0161 848 8601

Kids Activities LMA MUSICAL THEATRE STAGE SCHOOL, WORSLEY Walkden High School Your local drama school, established over 5 years. Annual PGL activity holiday for members.

Classes held on Monday’s:Junior Theatre 5-12 years 6pm - 7.45pm Youth Theatre 12-18 years 7.15pm - 9.30pm Karen Acton: 07971 248228 Organiser of Salford Dance Explosion, Lowry.

Email: karen@actons.org.uk www.lightsmusicacton.co.uk UNDER 5’s DOODLE TOTS The Lowry Have fun getting messy - painting, sticking and making your own works of art in this colourful workshop. No skills required! For ages 2½ - 4½.

Fri 29 November & 13 December Fri 31st January 10-10.45am | 11.15-12.00pm £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000

SEASONAL SPLENDOUR Imperial War Museum North Open Studio: Join in with the wartime festive spirit and make your own special seasonal decoration. All Ages.

Sat 14th & Sun 15th December 11am-12.30pm | 2-3.30pm Free Tel: 0161 836 4000 SURVIVING BOREDOM Imperial War Museum North Open Studio: Meet our colourful beaded snake, handmade by Turkish POWs in WWI and make your own spiralling snake mobile. All Ages.

Sat 28th & Sun 29th December 11am-12.30pm | 2.00-3.30pm Free Tel: 0161 836 4000 UNDER 5'S FIRST STEPS The Lowry Wriggle, jiggle and jump! Active weekly workshop where your little one can explore their creativity and have tons of fun! For ages 2½ - 4½.

Every Friday, 10th Jan - 25th Apr 10-10.45am | 11.00-11.45am £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000

Mark Dickson

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Paper Hanging • Emulsioning • Gloss Work • Wood Stain ALL TYPES OF PLASTER WORK UNDERTAKEN Call for a FREE Quotation

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Special Activities TAI CHI IN WORSLEY Bridgewater Hotel, Barton Road, Worsley Sun Style Tai Chi (Level 2 Active) Wednesdays 6.30-7.30pm £20 course of 5 or £4.50 drop-in Tai Chi for Health (Level 1 Gentle) Fridays 2.00-3.00pm £12 pcm or £4.00 drop-in Tel: 07866 485367 Email: annecrichton@googlemail.com CONSERVATION MORNING Worsley Woods, Beesley Green Come along and help the ranger with practical tasks in the woods.

Sat 7th December 10.00am - 12.30pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219

CHRISTMAS CRAFT DAY Clifton Country Park Make Christmas decorations out of natural materials such as pine cones, bark and seed pods.

Sat 7th December 10.00am - 4.00pm £5.00 per person Tel: 0161 7934219 CRAFT SOCIAL - DECORATIONS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Join Lindsay Berry, the gardener at Ordsall Hall to make beautiful natural decorations inspired by the grounds of the Hall. Ages 16yrs+ Wed 11th December 5.00 - 7.30pm £4.00 (incl slice of cake & hot drinks) Tel: 0161 778 0800 CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOP Ordsall Hall Museum Come and make a festive wreath to take home using natural materials.

Booking essential. Ages 14yr+ Fri 13th December Sun 15th December 1.30 to 4.30pm £20.00 (includes a mince pie!)

Tel: 0161 872 0251

ORDSALL HALL GARDEN TOUR Ordsall Hall Tour of the gardens at Ordsall Hall.

Sun 15th December 3.00pm £2.00 Tel: 0161 872 0251 IRWELL RIVER PARK BIKE RIDE Salford Watersports Centre Find out more about the Irwell River Park, its history and wildlife, and discover a couple of Salford’s hidden gems. Ride approx 2 hours, returning to Salford Quays at the end.

Sun 15th December Sun 26th January 2014 10.00am, Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 SALFORD VOLUNTARY RANGERS Volunteer for practical conservation tasks at our local Country Parks.

Blackleach: Tuesdays 10am-3pm Clifton: Thursdays 10am-3pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 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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