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On Our Doorstep ISSUE 44 |Dec16 - Jan17 | FREE WORSLEY • ROE GREEN • ELLENBROOK • BOOTHSTOWN • WALKDEN SOUTH • SWINTON SOUTH • MONTON • ELLESMERE PARK

Local Charities at Christmas What’s On Festive Guide Win a Luxury Day Out New Year New You!

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Welcome Well, the festive season is in full swing! With all the fantastic Christmassy events taking place, who can fail to love this time of year?

You’ll find Christmas markets, carol concerts, kids activities & more in our What’s On guide.

We feature some worthy causes to support this Christmastime. On your next shopping trip, pick up a few extra food items or a small toy/gift, and donate to Salford Food Bank, Wood Street Mission or Cash for Kids. Your gifts will make a huge difference to a less fortunate child or family on Christmas day.

For Key 103’s Cash for Kids Toy Appeal, we have arranged local collection points at Beesley Green and Boothstown Community Centres for new and unwrapped toys & gifts.

After the festive excitement, who doesn’t need some relaxing “me-time”? Enter our amazing competition for a chance to win a Luxury Day Out, courtesy of Bridgewater Cruises, George’s Dining Room & Bar and Elysium Hair & Beauty.

Finally, thank you for reading our magazines this year. We hope you have a fabulous Christmas and a brilliant start to the New Year!

Susie

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Wood Street Mission Supporting struggling families

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Mission Christmas Key 103 Cash for Kids Toy Appeal

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Monton Magical Christmas Join in the festive family fun!

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Christmas Services 2016 Your local church services

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New Year New You! Get fit, get healthy and pamper yourself in 2017 with the help and support of local professionals

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There’s an Elephant in Worsley Woods The truth behind this local folk tale?

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What’s On Local events this festive season

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Competition!

Win a fantastic Luxury Day Out!

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 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.

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Charities at Christmas

SUPPORT STRUGGLING FAMILIES AT CHRISTMAS Christmas should be about more than survival.

Yet for one in three local children whose families struggle to make ends meet, it is just that.

We want to ensure all Salford children have toys and treats to enjoy on Christmas Day by helping struggling families with the expense of the season.

In 2015 we gave toys and food to the families of over 1,000 Salford children and this year we expect the numbers needing help to grow.

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Help our Christmas Appeal by donating nonperishable food, treats, and confectionary, as well as new toys and gifts suitable to give as presents to children aged 0 - 18.

Or make a financial donation at www.justgiving.com/woodstreetmission Our van is collecting Christmas donations from homes, offices and churches around Salford from now up until Friday 16th December.

Call 0161 834 3140 to arrange a collection or got to www.woodstreetmission.org.uk to find out more.

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Charities at Christmas

MISSION CHRISTMAS 2016 Sadly, the statistics are still standing 1 in 3 children are living in poverty in Greater Manchester. This means there are children going to bed without a hot meal in a house without central heating. As Christmas approaches, 150,000 children in our city may not have a present to open on Christmas Day. Key 103’s Cash for Kids Mission Christmas looks to brighten Christmas for these children by asking you to buy an extra present when doing your Christmas shopping.

Last year, the support and generosity of people in Manchester was overwhelming and enabled us

to distribute ÂŁ1,960,170 worth of toys and helped almost 52,000 children.

We are asking for your help again this year as we are even more determined to help local children and ensure as many of them as possible in Greater Manchester wake up to a present this Christmas.

Mission Christmas will NOT change the poverty statistics for our city BUT Mission Christmas WILL make a difference to so many families on Christmas Day. On Our Doorstep have organised local collection points at Beesley Green and Boothstown Community Centres.

For more details visit www.key103.co.uk/mission/

Drop New & Unwrapped Toys/Gifts at Beesley Green or Boothstown Community Centre until Fri 16 Dec

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Baby & Pre-school age 0-4

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BRIDGEWATER SCHOOL

A School for Families Bridgewater is a school for families. We are a co-educational school for children aged between 3 and 18 years and our education is inclusive, challenging, academically stimulating and pastorally supportive.

We truly believe in a holistic approach to education and offer an extensive range of opportunities in academic work and in the form of extra-curricular experiences beyond the classroom. Our school ethos aims to produce individuals who are wellrounded and able to meet the challenges of life in the 21st century and we feel that personal development is greatly enhanced by the challenge of a wide-ranging extra-curricular programme across all sections of the school.

We work harmoniously across our full age range supporting your child in their first steps into our outstanding Early Years’ section and throughout their learning journey up to university entrance after their studies in the 6th Form. Our community

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provides recognition of the individual needs of each child and student whilst still ensuring that the collective needs of teams, choirs, productions, and all the other facets of a vibrant school community, are also well promoted.

We want our pupils to celebrate and take pride in personal, individual and group achievement.

We are a reflective school striving for continuous improvement in and out of the classroom and in the facilities that we offer. We encourage our pupils to be equally reflective, mutually respective, considerate, thoughtful and ambitious. We expect the highest academic standards and provide a stimulating learning experience for all our children and students.

For more detail contact us on 0161 794 1463 or visit www.bridgewater-school.co.uk

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Local Business Feature

Welcome in the New Year with Ellesmere Sports Club More exciting news...

New Year’s Eve Party!

The Ellesmere Sports Club is delighted to announce its very popular New Years Eve Party with food and music from 7.30pm until late!

There will be a hot and cold buffet and this year the food will be prepared by David Hayden – (Haydens Kitchen), formerly Head Chef at Grenache Restaurant Walkden and private chef to the stars. The menu will be in keeping with the festivities and will go down well with a glass of something sparkling to see the New Year in.

Please book early to avoid disappointment and with other local venues charging well over twice as much for a similar party, you know it makes sense to book with the Ellesmere.

We will be offering an early bird discount on our function room and IT’S FREE Monday through to Thursday during February, March and April. So as long as you have a few friends to join you, why not book up a night and party on!

We are also offering Gin and Brandy tastings by request for parties of 8 and above for only £15 (£13 for members). So, if you fancy something different we can help you combine those with as suitable menu.

Watch out for new on our new pop up bistro with David taking the helm to supply amazing menus at unbelievable prices.

New Years Eve: Hot and cold buffet with disco from 7:00pm until late - £35pp Call 0161 790 2376 to book your tickets

The Sutherland Suite and conservatory at the Ellesmere Sports Club seats up to 100 people, making it the perfect venue for your special occasion.

We offer a selection of packages to suit any budget with a wide range of options available from our in-house caterers who provide deliciously fresh food cooked to the highest quality on site. See our website for more details; bespoke menus available on request.

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NYE Party Gin, Brandy, Wine and Whiskey tasting nights

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Community News

Saturday 3rd December Join Monton Village Community Association on Saturday 3rd December from 3.30pm for Monton's Christmas Light Switch On! This year we have invested in new lights along the Green and we have an expanded Christmas event with fun for all the family.

There will be a range of activities and family entertainment to enjoy: Live Music from the MAPAS Brass Band, Christmas Carols with Monton Community choir and music from the children of Branwood and Monton Green schools who hope to raise money for various projects by donations on the day.

Younger children can enjoy small funfair rides on Monton Road and Monton Green and listen to music from an old fashioned barrel organ!

Santa will be here seeing all the good boys and girls! Children up to the age of 9 can book a visit with Santa in his Grotto at Monton Unitarian Church from 4pm to 7pm. It’s FREE but spaces are limited.

Book at http://montonsanta.eventbrite.co.uk/ The Church Hall will also be serving Mince Pies, Mulled Wine and Hot Chocolate.

As well as enjoying the festivities, take a walk along the high street, browse the shops and do some early Christmas shopping. Or, relax with a mulled wine, drink or even a meal in the many eateries along Monton Road.

For more information visit www.montonvillage.org.uk

Bridgford & Sons Funeral Services

Our caring staff are here to guide and advise you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Our services also include: - Pre-paid Funeral Plans - Memorial Masonry - Floral Tributes For further information contact us: Monton 215 Monton Road, M30 9PN 0161 788 7643 Swinton 23 Chorley Road, M27 4AF 0161 793 1228

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Community News

Christmas Services December 2016

ST. MARK’S CHURCH, WORSLEY Sun 11th Sun 18th Sat 24th Sat 24th Sun 25th Sun 25th

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

Christingle Service Nine Lessons and Carols Crib Service First Communion of Christmas Holy Communion Holy Communion

ROE GREEN METHODIST Sun 4th

10.45am

Sat 17th

3.00pm

Sun 18th Sun 25th

10.45am 10.30am

Toy Service with gifts going to Salford Loaves and Fishes Joint Carol Service with Roe Green Play Park appeal

(Tickets only, email roegreenpark@gmail.com)

Nativity Play Christmas Day Celebration

ST PAUL’S CHURCH, MONTON Sun 11th Tue 13th Sun 18th Sun 18th Sat 24th Sat 24th Sun 25th

11.00am 7.30pm 11.00am 6.30pm 4.00pm 11.30pm 10.00am

Christingle & Toy Service Mothers Union Carol Service Nativity Service Christmas Carol Service Crib Service Midnight Communion Christmas Communion

MONTON UNITARIAN CHURCH Sun 4th

10.45am

Toy Service bring a toy donation

Sun 11th

10.45am

Carol Service with Eccles Borough Band Blue Christmas Service

Followed by Christmas Faith Meal

Wed 14th 7.30pm

(Service of remembrance)

Sun 18th Sat 24th

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Once Upon a Time at Christmas, in Eccles...

Look out for a programme of events in Eccles Shopping Centre over the next few weeks. DO come and join us!

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON Saturday, 19th November, 2016 + Extended Christmas Market with food, gifts & entertainment + Regular Indoor + Farmers and Craft Market + Santa’s Grotto! + Competitions + Giveaways for Children + Festive Food & Drink and much more....

Christmas Markets

Last Minute Christmas Shopping Market

+ Extended Christmas Markets with food, gifts & entertainment + Regular Indoor Market + Entertainment + Santa’s Grotto + Giveaways for Children & Competitions + plus more activities being planned!

Saturday, 17th December, 2016

Saturday, 19th November Saturday, 3rd and 17th December

Saturday Nov 12th & Dec 10th - Don’t miss the Makers’ Markets on Church Street!

Check our Facebook page for more details.

EcclesShoppingCentreEccles @ ecclesmall

Tel: 0161 707 3058

If you haven’t finished your shopping by now - it’s not too late! You’ll find: + Extended Christmas Market with food, gifts & entertainment + Regular Indoor + Farmers & Craft Market + Santa’s Grotto + Giveaways for Children + Competitions + and much more...

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Enjoy Your Pregnancy with some Gentle Exercise and Relaxation It’s a myth that when you’re pregnant you can’t take some time to exercise and stay healthy. And with swimming named one of the safest ways to exercise for mummies-to-be, aquanatal classes are probably one of the best courses to sign up for.

“Puddle Ducks aquanatal sessions are the perfect balance of relaxation, laughter and exercise a wonderful way to unwind and stay healthy in pregnancy,” says Puddle Ducks franchise owner Jo Gribben.

“Our expertly designed aquanatal programme takes a holistic approach to mums’ physical and mental well-being, combining relaxation with cardiovascular exercises to help prepare the body for birth.”

And that’s not all, swimming in pregnancy has been found to improve muscle tone, circulation and strength, whilst also easing pregnancy niggles such as back pain and swelling in the hands and feet. Classes take place in soothing, warm pools and combine exercise with relaxation activities so it’s not all hard work.

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pregnancy but learning relaxation techniques is a great skill to have during and after labour.”

When baby arrives, mummy friends are very important. Going to a class while you’re pregnant means that you could make good friends that are a great support when you’re a new mummy.

You’re also in safe hands with Puddle Ducks aquanatal as all of their teachers have been through rigorous training. A Puddle Ducks teacher has to pass antenatal swimming training which is accredited by the Royal College of Midwives Trust, STA Aquacise training and their own extensive Aquanatal training.

Suitable from 14 weeks gestation, aquanatal classes combine gentle cardio vascular exercises, relaxation and fun. There are plenty of sessions to choose from that are flexible around working hours so you can fit them in before maternity leave starts. Sessions last 45 minutes, are priced at £4.95 and are booked in blocks of six.

Classes run at the following times:

Mondays 7.15pm: DW Fitness Bolton Wednesdays 6.45pm: Radcliffe Leisure Centre Thursdays 7.15pm: Worsley Leisure Centre To book your place, call 01257 262622 or e-mail eastlancs@puddleducks.com “Our aqua Mums will also receive 20% off their booking in our Floaties classes too so you can continue your Puddle Ducks journey after the baby arrives,” added Jo.

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NOW N! E P O The first E-Sheesha & Dessert Lounge in Monton Mokita Lounge is one of the first E-Sheesha lounges in Greater Manchester and the first in Salford. Now you can try something that looks like the past, tastes like the past but uses clean, modern technology!

“I created Mokita Lounge, because I wanted a place where people can come, relax and smoke without it being unhealthy. As no Tobacco or Nicotine are used in our E-Sheesha’s, it is best for both body and mind. And if you don’t want to try the tasty E-Flavours, then try our mouth-watering mocktails, gorgeous ice creams and cakes!!

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NEW YEAR NEW YOU!

A FRESH START FOR 2017 We all need to “reset” our minds and bodies after the chaotic festive season. Here are some great treatments from Worsley Laser Clinic that will do the trick, and set you up for the New Year.

New Year New You - 3 hour Pamper!

Here is an excellent way to relax after the hectic festive season and to treat yourself to some vital “me-time” before tackling what lies ahead for 2017. Worsley Laser have put together a special pamper package which includes:

Manicure Pedicure Dermalogica Facial Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage Hopi Ear Candle treatment

Available on selected days throughout January and February 2017 (offer expires 28th February 2017).

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“There’s an Elephant buried in Worsley Woods you know...”

Such was the story that was told to me when I was a child, by an old gentleman, and I believed him because I had heard it from others. Little more detail was available, it was always “I was told so by my father/grandfather” etc. - it was evidently a very old story. We call such memories “Folk Tales”, but often there is more than a grain of truth behind it all...

For years this tale had nagged at me and it recently surfaced again when I met, by chance, a former employee of what had been the Belle Vue Zoological Gardens in Manchester. I told him of my buried elephant and he shared his knowledge, a strange story indeed, of Maharajah the Asian Elephant and his Keeper, Lorenzo Lawrence the Lion Tamer. It seemed that both had been a part of Belle Vue’s history and were immortalised in a book, written in 1988 by David Barnaby, entitled “The Elephant Who Walked to Manchester”. My informant added another treat - the skeleton of Maharajah still existed, in the safe care of Manchester Museum, at the University on Oxford Road. Could it be that my “buried elephant” and Maharajah were one and the same pachyderm?

It is therefore to Mr David Barnaby that I owe the history that I now relate in brief. His excellent book, I can highly recommend for a much more detailed and entertaining source.

THE TRAVELLING MENAGERIES Back in the early 19th century it became fashionable to have an interest in exotic wild animals, many of which were being imported from the Empire, and many “menageries” (travelling zoos), were in the business of exhibiting their collections across the Land.

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appellation by being exhibited to Royalty on a number of occasions. George died in 1850 and his wife ran the business for a further 15 years before her nephew, Alexander Fairgreave, took over. In 1872 he, in turn, retired and decided to auction the entire menagerie - all of its many and varied animals, wagons and equipment.

A NATIONAL EVENT Mr Fairgreave had so arranged the final Tour that it terminated in Edinburgh in April and the Auction was to be held at that city’s Waverley Market, close to Waverley Rail Station. So great was the fame of the business and so well cared for were the animals that interested buyers travelled to attend the Auction from all over the country and from abroad. Prominent among the buyers was Mr. James Jennison the owner of Belle Vue Zoological Gardens in Manchester, eager to add to his collection.

By the end of the Auction he had purchased a number of animals, including a lioness, an antelope and the most valuable animal in the entire Auction - Maharajah the 7 year old Asian Elephant which cost him £680 alone - a very large sum indeed and equivalent to many thousands at today’s values.

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSPORT Mr Jennison’s purchases were to travel to Manchester by rail two days later, from Waverly Station and, when the day arrived Maharajah was loaded into a boxed wagon by his keeper, Lorenzo Lawrence. He, now a former employee of Wombwells, had been retained temporarily

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Belle Vue programmes, 1895

Lorenzo Lawrence

Elephant Rides at Belle Vue led by Lorenzo

Credit for centre and right images: Chethams Library - Belle Vue Archive

great distances. Not this time for, without warning, he embarked on a spectacular demolition of his wagon. A frontal heave resulted in the roof disappearing and the elephant’s head appearing.

A move to the rear resulted in a view of the elephant’s rear. No doubt some panic ensued until Lorenzo intervened and immediately restored order and a happy and calm animal to the rail platform. Mr Barnaby, in his book, has some suspicion that Lorenzo had instigated the elephant’s behaviour by secret signals to ensure his retention in a future job. However, the rail company had no enthusiasm for future pachyderm transportation, a problem again solved by Lorenzo who announced that he would “jolly well walk Maharajah to Manchester”.

AN EPIC JOURNEY Lorenzo’s offer was accepted (it gained him 40 years of employment at Belle Vue) and the pair set off the same day. They had 200 miles to cover - no problem for an elephant, somewhat more arduous for a man - at a rate of 20 miles a day.

They passed through towns and villages, staying at the stables of inns overnight. Their route took them from Edinburgh to Hawick, then over the Cheviots to Langholm and Carlisle before Penrith was reached. Then over Shap Fell (reminiscent of Hannibal and his elephants over the Alps?) down to Kendal. The following day the pair made it to Lancaster, the next to Preston, from where they left what we know as the A6, and deviated to Bolton where they spent the night of day 8. The aim was to arrive at Belle Vue at 2pm on Saturday, April 20th, exactly 10 days after starting and Mr Jennison publicised their time of arrival in “The Manchester Guardian” to ensure a big welcoming crowd. The route from Bolton was almost certainly via Farnworth,

Walkden, Swinton, Pendlebury and Salford, following the A6 .

LIFE AT BELLE VUE Maharajah had a comfortable life at Belle Vue. In company with “Sally”, a female of his own species, he was cared for by Lorenzo and gave rides to children around the Gardens. Sadly, in 1882, 10 years after the great walk, he contracted pneumonia and died. But, so famous was he that it was decided to preserve his skeleton in the museum at the Gardens. No records exist of how his bones were achieved, but I like to think that the story about an elephant being buried in Worsley Woods played a part and that after nature had taken its course he was exhumed and his bones re-assembled.

POSTSCRIPT There is another thread to Maharajah’s story that concerns he and Lorenzo encountering a Tollgate, during their journey, where payment was demanded before they could pass.

However, it is said that no tariff existed for elephants and therefore they could not be allowed to continue. The impasse was resolved

by Maharajah lifting the gate off its hinges and walking on. There is no proof that such an incident occurred, but it inspired two paintings, one of which was displayed with his skeleton.

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Mondays 10.30am - 12.00pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 CHRISTMAS CHARITY CONCERT Worsley Golf Club, Monton Join Monton Community Choir for carols and seasonal music with minced pies and mulled wine or mulled fruit juice. Raising money for The Christie cancer charity and a raffle for choir funds.

No ticket required but donations to The Christie appreciated.

Sun 4th December 3.00pm Donations welcome on arrival Email: montonvoices@gmail.com WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House Join us for our Christmas dinner with entertainment by eccles Community Choir. Book in advance. All welcome.

Mon 5th December 7.30pm £20.50 Anne Adams: 0161 728 6783 CAROLS ROUND THE CROSS Eccles Cross Join us for Christmas carols! Eccles Churches Together warm up for Christmas with an open air service of traditional carols and prayers.

Sat 10th December 11.00am FREE www.visitsalford.info/ecclesfestival

CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG Damhouse, Astley Bring your scarves, gloves and singing voice. Live music provided

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Sat 10th December 5.00 - 7.00pm FREE Admission Tel: 01942 876417 FRIENDS OF ROE GREEN Roe Green Church Hall Everyone is welcome to join us for our Christmas Afternoon with Eccles Community Choir. Refreshments and entry into raffle included.

Wed 14th December 2.00pm £2.00 Members, £3.00 Visitors Jean: 0161 790 4635 WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House Join us for a talk by Paul Speakman "The Queen Cometh". All welcome.

Mon 9th January 7.30pm £2.50 Anne Adams: 0161 728 6783 WORSLEY & BOOTHSTOWN: COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETING Boothstown Community Centre Open meetings giving residents an opportunity to discover what’s happening in their neighbourhood.

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Wed 11th January 7.00 - 9.00pm FREE Vincent Nash - 0161 793 2728 FRIENDS OF ROE GREEN Roe Green Church Hall Michael Corless will give a special presentation on The RHS Bridgewater Garden. Everyone is welcome.

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Wed 18th January 2.00pm £2.00 Members, £3.00 Visitors Jean: 0161 790 4635

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Family Activities WHEELS FOR ALL Cleavley Track, Winton A weekly event, suitable for families and young people of all abilities. A chance to cycle 2 or 4 wheels around a track, in a safe environment.

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Saturdays, 11.00am - 12.30pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0843 208 6000 CREATION STATION Salford Museum and Art Gallery Join us every weekend and see what you can make at our craft table!

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Saturdays & Sundays 12.00 - 4.00pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 LARK HILL PLACE SWEET SHOP Salford Museum and Art Gallery Visit Mr Tomlinson's Sweet Shop on our recreated Victorian street, Lark Hill Place for some sweet treats!

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What’s On BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Salford Arts Theatre, M5 4BS Award winning Barton Theatre Company present a wonderful pantomime to sprinkle Christmas sparkle and start the season off in style. Prince Sebastian and his castle fall under the spell of a wicked enchantress, who turns him into a frightening monster. Only true love can break the spell. Filled with magic, songs, laughter and plenty of fun!

Thu 1st December, 7.30pm Fri 2nd December, 7.30pm Sat 3rd Dec, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 4th Dec, 11am & 2.30pm £7.50, £25 Family (booking required) Tel: 0161 925 0111 www.salfordartstheatre.com

Health & Fitness LINE DANCING Beesley Green Community Centre A NEW Absolute Beginners class has just started. Come and have fun, listen to some good music and learn new skills. Suitable for people on their own – no partner needed, but do bring a partner or friend if you want to.

Mondays, 11.00am - 12.00pm £2.00 per class For experienced line dancers:If you can already dance, come along to our Social event.

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Music starts from 11am with carols and ends with a Candlelight Vigil to mark Human Rights Day. This event is supported by Eccles Town Team and Eccles Rotary Club.

Sat 10th December 11.00am - 5.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 793 2433

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Mondays, 5.30-6.30pm Wednesdays, 9.30am-1.30pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000

MUSICAL CHRISTMAS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Join us for an afternoon of music as we welcome back Monton Voices to sing us into the festive season! First choir performance at 1.30pm. Plus, free tours of Lark Hill Place take place on the hour from 12pm.

Sun 11th December 12.00 - 4.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 778 0800

COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE Blackleach Country Park Get active on a leisurely community bike ride through local green space.

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Tuesdays (ongoing) 10.30 - 12.00 FREE (booking essential) Kenny Flint: 0161 906 1525

FRIENDS OF LIGHTOAKS PARK CHRISTMAS CRACKER EVENT Lightoaks Park, Claremont Road Lots of festive activities for all ages.

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Sun 18th December 1.00 - 4.30pm FREE Nicole John: 07813 129052

GARDENING GROUP Boothstown Marina Health Improvement Activity: Enjoy the outdoors and get active by doing some light gardening.

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JUST PLAY Salford Sports Village A fun and informal way to get involved and play football. There's no pressure whatsoever, it's just a FUN kickabout. Sessions run by a qualified football coach. Teams picked on the night, playing 5 or 6 a side. Weekly event. No need to book, just turn up and play!

Tuesdays, 6.30-7.30pm (16yrs+) Thursdays, 7-8pm (16yrs+) Fridays, 6-7pm (35yrs+) £3.60, Aspire Members FREE Tel: 0161 793 3555 Email: jpleague@scll.co.uk DROP-IN HEALTH CLINICS Health Improvement Activity: Free NHS health checks including blood pressure, BMI, pulse rates, cholesterol and general health advice. Must have a Salford GP. Please make an appointment.

Boothstown Community Centre Wednesdays, 9.30am-1.30pm Beesley Green Community Centre Thursdays, 9.30am-1.30pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 WEDNESDAY WALKERS Clifton Country Park A two hour circular walk, exploring the countryside around Clifton.

Sometimes upstream to Moses Gate, or downstream to Phillips Park, along the Outwood Trail, or to Clifton Moss.

Wednesdays 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 BOOTHSBANK KURLERS Boothsbank Park Bowling Club Health Improvement Activity: Try indoor kurling and learn a new skill this autumn. No experience needed. Come along and have a try.

Thursdays 10.30am - 12.30pm FREE (ongoing) Tel: 0800 952 1000 BATS, BALLS AND SHUTTLECOCKS Eccles Recreation Centre Health Improvement Activity: Come and join us in playing short tennis and badminton for adults.

Ongoing activity.

Fridays 1.30 - 3.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 ON OUR DOORSTEP 37

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WORSLEY FIT CLUB Bridgewater School A complete package of exercise, nutrition, accountability, support, and a LOT of fun all in one place!

All fitness levels welcome. Bring a mat (if you have one), a drink and a positive attitude! Includes a FREE post workout protein bar.

Be the best version of you!

Thursdays 7.30 - 8.30pm £5.00 Naomi Ryde: 07887 868382 COMMUNITY BIKE RIDES Health Improvement Activity: Come along and enjoy a leisurely bike ride through scenic routes.

A limited number of adults bikes are available to use, please book. Wear suitable clothes and bring a drink.

Weather permitting - ring to check.

Cleavley Track, Winton Fridays, 10.00am-12.00pm Boothstown Marina Fridays, 10.30am-12.00pm Parr Fold Park, Walkden Fridays, 1.00-2.00pm FREE (booking essential if bike required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 PARKRUN Parrin Lane, Monton Join our weekly Worsley Woods 5k Parkrun. Free, timed run for all levels.

Saturdays 9.00am Free www.parkrun.org.uk/worsleywoods

Kids Activities THEMED TODDLER WALKS Beesley Green Community Health Improvement Activity: Come and explore in the woods.

Scavenger hunts and nature trails.

Routes suitable for prams.

Mon 5th December Mon 12th December 10.00am FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 TODDLER WALKS Blackleach Country Park Join us for a walk around the park, followed by refreshments in the visitor centre. Suitable for under 5s.

Mondays, 10.15 - 11.30am FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 38 ON OUR DOORSTEP

STORY-RHYMETIME Stories, rhymes, crafts and play.

Books and storytimes are a fun way to help babies and children develop their listening, thinking and talking skills. For children up to 4yrs.

Term time only:Walkden Gateway Library Tuesdays, 9.30pm Winton Library Tuesdays, 11.00am Worsley Library Thursdays, 2.00pm Swinton Gateway Thursdays, 2.00pm FREE, 20p refreshments www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk TINY TOTS RAMBLE Clifton Country Park A walk for young children and their parents or carers. Explore the park on these themed walks. Refreshments afterwards at the Visitor Centre.

Fridays, 10.15 - 11.30am FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 CRAFT CORNER Ordsall Hall Get creative at our festive making table. For families with young children.

Sun 4th, 11th and 18th December, 1.00 - 4.00pm Mon 19th to Thu 22nd December, 10.00am - 4.00pm Tue 3rd to Thu 5th January, 10.00am - 4.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 872 0251 MEET FATHER CHRISTMAS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Come and join us for some festive fun and meet the main man himself!

Father Christmas will be in his grotto all afternoon, just buy your ticket at reception and head to Lark Hill Place!

Last ticket will be sold at 4pm.

Sat 10th December 12.00 - 4.00pm £4.50 per child (no booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 WINTER QUIZ Salford Museum and Art Gallery Give those brain cells a winter workout by completing our quiz and receive a small prize!

Sat 10th December to 8th January Available during opening hours £1.00 drop in Tel: 0161 778 0800

MEET FATHER CHRISTMAS Ordsall Hall Meet Father Christmas in his magical grotto at Ordsall Hall and receive a gift! Time slots will be confirmed after booking. Book online on Salford Community Leisure’s website.

Sun 11th, 18th & 19th December 1.00 - 4.00pm £4.50 per child (booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 CHRISTMAS QUIZ Ordsall Hall Have a go at our special festive quiz, searching for answers throughout the hall. Get a small prize at the end.

Sun 11th December Sun 18th December 1.00 - 4.00pm £1.00 per quiz (no booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 MAKE AND TAKE TABLE Salford Museum and Art Gallery Check out our Creation Station and have a go at the latest craft on offer.

Tue 20th Dec to Sun 8th January Available during opening hours FREE drop in Tel: 0161 778 0800 LARK HILL PLACE SWEET SHOP Salford Museum and Art Gallery Browse the shelves in our Victorian sweet shop and pick up some treats!

Fri 23rd December Fri 6th January 10am-12pm & 1-3pm FREE drop in Tel: 0161 778 0800

BADGE BONANZA Ordsall Hall Make a fun badge to take home.

For families with young children.

Tue 3rd to Thu 5th January 10am-12pm & 1-3pm £1.00 per child (no booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 MAKE A CALENDAR Salford Museum and Art Gallery Make a date to come along and design your own 2017 calendar!

For families with young children.

Activity will be held in 3 sessions.

Wed 4th January 11.00am, 1.00pm & 2.00pm £1.50 (no booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

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What’s On

Markets ECCLES MAKERS MARKET Church Street, Eccles Town Centre Church Street will be transformed into a hub of creativity and a haven for food lovers. Live music, a street food arena, modern craft and Vintage stalls. Join us for something completely new and tasty for Eccles.

Sat 10th December Sat 14th January 10.00 - 4.00pm FREE entry Facebook: Eccles-Makers-Market MAGICAL MAKERS MARKETS Lowry Outlet Plaza Boasting the finest seasonal produce from around the country and even further afield, the Magical Makers Market brings festive cheer for all the family, with its wonderful Christmas finds. The event will also include appearances from magical Christmas characters across the weekend suitable for the whole family.

Fri 16th to Sun 18th December Fri & Sat, 10am - 7.30pm Sunday, 11am - 5.00pm FREE entry www.lowryoutlet.co.uk FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET Eccles Shopping Centre Homemade sausages, salami, dairy products, preserves, crafts and lots more! 3rd Saturday of each month.

Sat 17th December Sat 21st January 9.30am - 2.00pm FREE entry Tel: 0161 707 3058

Special Activities ECCLES DAY TIME CHOIR Eccles Library, Eccles Gateway NEW relaxed and friendly choir led

by Salford's Music and Performing Arts Service (MAPAS). Have a go at singing for the first time. Perfect for beginners and experienced singers alike. Meet new friends, improve your confidence and enjoy the positive effects on your health and wellbeing.

Performance opportunities at local events. Refreshments provided.

Weekly event, term time only.

Wednesdays 2.45pm £2.00 per session (booking required) Tel: 0161 909 6528

OUR SOUND! Humphrey Booth Resource Centre Want to sing but not sure you can?

Come and join our new singing group led by Margaret Garner (Music Therapist). Explore different ways of singing for pleasure with others. All welcome!

Thursdays, 6.30 - 8.00pm £3.00pp Tel: 0161 788 9053 Email: j.gumboots@gmail.com BBC PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Ordsall Hall Be enchanted by a programme of seasonal music played by a specially put together ensemble of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. A variety of Christmas favourites will be played in the stunning Great Hall. Includes mince pie and mulled wine! All ages.

Advance booking required.

Sun 4th December 6.00 - 7.00pm £2.50 (booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 BRIDGEWATER VOLUNTEERS: WINTER WOODLAND Bridgewater Park, Boothstown It may be cold but you'll soon warm up with this winter woodland workout. Join us to do some woodland maintenance and enjoy a hot drink and mince pie. Meet at the site entrance next to the canal bridge off Booths Hall Way. Sun 11th December 10.00am - 3.00pm FREE (booking essential) Jill Tyson: 07872 808003 or email bridgewatercanal@salford.gov.uk CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Salford Museum and Art Gallery Join us for an evening of Festive Cheer, Shopping, Food & Drink, Music, Art & Heritage! Browse the

By Hand Gallery and museum shop for some beautiful Christmas gifts.

Step back in time on our recreated Victorian street, Lark Hill Place, live music from Chloe Foy, mulled wine and mince pies, and a Christmas craft workshop. Plenty to get you into the festive mood! For all ages.

Wed 14th December 5.00 - 8.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 778 0800

CHRISTMAS CRAFT SOCIAL Salford Museum and Art Gallery Get together with crafty individuals to explore new techniques, share expertise and have a good catch up over a hot drink! Bring along the craft you are working on, browse our craft library and enjoy the demonstration. Ages 16yrs+ Wed 14th December 5.30 - 7.30pm (no booking required) £5.50 (incls all materials & a hot drink) Tel: 0161 778 0800 TOYS, TEARS AND TINSEL Wood Street Mission A festive look through the archives of one of Manchester’s oldest charities which has been helping families at Christmas since the 1870s. Includes a tour of Wood Street Mission’s historic building off Deansgate and community Christmas Shop! An event specially commissioned by Green Badge tour guide Suzanne Hindle, who has researched our archives at the John Rylands Library.

Booking via www.eventbrite.co.uk.

Wed 14th December 6.00 - 8.00pm FREE (donations welcome) Tel: 0161 834 3140 EAGLEY BRASS BAND Ordsall Hall Come and be enthralled by the festive sounds of Eagley Brass Band as they play a mixture of carols and Christmas pieces in the Great Hall.

Sun 18th December 2.00 - 3.00pm FREE (donations welcome) Tel: 0161 872 0251

STORY TELLING FOR BURNS NIGHT Ordsall Hall Be captivated by listening to stories from Scottish history and folklore in Ordsall Hall's 'Chamber of Light' The Solar Room. For families and children under the age of 16.

Sun 29th January 1.30 - 3.30pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 Details are correct at the time of publishing. However, it is advisable to check event dates and times with the venue in case of changes.

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Win a LUXURY DAY OUT with Afternoon Tea on Bridgewater Canal, Blow Dry & Make-up, finishing with a bottle of chilled Prosecco!

Enter this amazing competition and start 2017 with some well-deserved “me-time” for you and a friend with this fantastic day of treats...

BRIDGEWATER CRUISES: AFTERNOON TEA CRUISE FOR TWO Enjoy a 2 hour cruise along the Bridgewater Canal, taking in the picturesque views and historic sites of Worsley, Monton, Patricro and Barton Aqueduct, whilst tucking into a sumptuous A ernoon Tea with freshly made sandwiches, baked scones and a selec on of pe t fours with tea or coffee. www.bridgewatercruises.co.uk ELYSIUM HAIR & BEAUTY: BLOW DRY & MAKE-UP FOR TWO Get pampered to perfec on for your special day out with an express Blow Dry and Make­up package at one of our best local salons. www.elysium-salon.co.uk GEORGE’S DINING ROOM & BAR: BOTTLE OF PROSECCO Step off the cruise and end your day with a bo le of fizz at George’s in the heart of Worsley Village. Maybe you’ll stay on for some cocktails a er! www.georgesworsley.co.uk For your chance to win this amazing prize, email your:

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Business Directory BEAUTY SALONS & CLINICS

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

PARTY SUPPLIES

Aromathai Spa.........................................4 Salon Vert Hair & Beauty.....................27 Worsley Laser Clinic...............................24

Bridgewater Funeral Service.............40 Bridgford & Sons..................................12 Broadoak Funerals................................6

The Party Company...............................11

CAR BODYWORK REPAIRS

GARDENING / LANDSCAPING

Chips Away.............................................26

Just Trees (Tree Surgeons)...................44

CHARITY EVENTS

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Grill in the Park, Worsley Marriott......5 Mokita..............................................22-23 Morning Star...........................................19 The Glass House Restaurant..............7 The Park Monton...................................13

St Ann’s Hospice....................................28

Hair Eden...................................................11

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Puddleducks.............................8, 20-21 Urban Stage Theatre School...............8

COMPUTER SALES & REPAIRS Ellenbrook Computers......................18

DOMESTIC / CARE SERVICES Ellison’s Oven Cleaning........................35 Home Instead Senior Care...............29 Maid 2 Clean...........................................14

ESTATE & LETTING AGENTS Cardwells...........................................16 Sell Well.....................................................1

FINANCIAL SERVICES Irlam Estates Financial Services......18 Millhall Financial Services..................12

FLORISTS Flower Frenzy...........................................14 Oops a Daisy.............................................4

ASG Footcare..........................................27 Julie’s weigh2fitness............................25 Line Dancing.........................................37 Karen Lauke Wellbeing........................26 Worsley Fit Club / Herbalife.....27 & 38 Worsley Physio Clinic...........................25

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SCHOOLS & COLLEGES Bolton School............................................7 Bridgewater School...............................9 Salford City College...................................7

SHOPPING CENTRES Walkden Town Centre...........................17

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Access Property Services..................35 A J Prady Painting...................................33 Alfred Fraser Bathrooms.........................2 Classic Driveways................................34 General Building Works & Repairs...29 Graham Towler Locksmiths................29 GTN Plumbing & Building................33 IJD Decorating......................................35 Portfolio Kitchens...................................2

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CHRISTMAS FOOD APPEAL Salford Central Foodbank is hoping to make the festive period better for those at Christmas who may be struggling to put food on the table.

Whilst they will continue to issue standard food parcels to individuals and families who are in crisis, they would like to give an additional bag of Christmas treats and are inviting local people to get involved by donating these items which will include mince pies, Christmas puddings, chocolates, crisps and tinned ham.

Last year the foodbank gave out 3,285 three day emergency food parcels of which 1,395 were for children. People attending either of the two foodbank centres in Salford are identified by local frontline care professionals, such as health visitors or social workers, and given a voucher to exchange for their food.

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Salford Central Foodbank manager Mark Whittington says: “Christmas is always a busy period where we help more people than any other time of the year. For many over this period, there isn’t much to look forward to. Not being able to buy presents for friends and family is tough enough, let alone being hungry. We want to do our bit to help families and individuals enjoy Christmas a bit more than they might do otherwise. We rely on generous, local people for our food and would love many to help make a difference to others in their community.”

Donations can be left at the permanent collection points at Sainsbury’s, Regent Road or Tesco, Salford Precinct at any time they are open.

Alternatively, donations can be taken to Salford Central Foodbank, Christ Central, Mocha Parade but please call 0161 637 4500 to confirm when you will be donating.

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