On Our Doorstep - Dec21/Jan22

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On Our DOORSTEP SALFORD • ISSUE 74 • DECEMBER21/JANUARY22

Shop Local Eat Local Spend Local Enjoy Local WORSLEY • ROE GREEN • BOOTHSTOWN • WALKDEN SOUTH • ELLENBROOK • MOSLEY COMMON ASTLEY SOUTH • SWINTON SOUTH • MONTON • ELLESMERE PARK • CLAREMONT

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Contents

Editor’s Note...

It’s been wonderful to get back to all the festive events and to have a proper build up to Christmas again. We have lots planned in from light festivals to pantos and we’ll definitely be going to a few Christmas markets and indulging in delicious treats!

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Haircuts 4 Homeless

My resolutions for the new year are to keep running, now I’ve done the couch to 5k, but to stop rewarding myself with bad treats after every run! I’m going to worry less and be thankful for more. One of my favourite motivational quotes of 2021 is “Keep going, some of the best days of your life are yet to happen”.

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Humanising the face of homelessness

Christmas Poems

Joan Pomfret: Lancashire Poet (1913-1993)

Run with GMCR Salford

From Couch to 5k to Marathons!

Development on Green Belt

1,100 houses proposed in Mosley Common

Crime Prevention this Winter

Advice from GMP Salford North West

Allotment Update

Allotment news from around Salford

Kids Page

A page of festive fun for the kids

I’m looking forward to the New Year and seeing what 2022 brings. It should be a full year of “normality” - business can get back on an even keel and hopefully new projects can get underway. I intend to have a busy and productive 12 months!

Wishing you all the best Christmas ever and lots of hope and positivity for 2022!

Susie Editor

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

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Local Business

Simeon in Wicked, photo: Matt Crockett

Pinnochio, photo: Paul Adams

ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE... AND WE’RE BACK ON IT Urban Stage opened its doors to our first students in 2003, and 18 years later we are thrilled to say that we are opening a new door. Urban Stage Minis is for students aged 2 - 4 years, running on Tuesday and Saturday mornings.

Urban Stage Minis will explore and develop a young student’s creativity and imagination through drama, singing and dancing, as well as being a wonderful introduction to the basic skills of the performing arts.

After our enforced absence face to face, we’re also delighted to be back in the rehearsal room with our junior students, ages 5-11 years old, who are rehearsing towards their production of “The Wizard of Oz” and our senior students, ages 11-16 years old,

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who are rehearsing towards their production of “Our Day Out”. Also congratulations to our principal Simeon Truby who is back in the West End playing Dr Dillamond in “Wicked.”

Thank you to our wonderful parents and students and our venue Worsley Road United Reformed Church who continue to support US, and all creatives across the country who have brought the arts back to the nation.

Urban Stage is buzzing, and new students are very welcome. To find out more about US and how the performing arts can nurture a young person’s potential: Email: info@urbanstage.co.uk Tel: 07969 509159 | Visit: www.urbanstage.co.uk

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Bridgewater Manor Now Open New Care has opened the doors to a stunning new care home, situated on Walkden Road in Worsley.

Overlooking Ellesmere Sports Club, known as Worsley’s best kept secret, the care facility enjoys beautiful views of the cricket, tennis, bowls and croquet greenery, as well as wonderful woodland.

Bridgewater Manor offers outstanding person-centred residential, nursing, dementia and respite care services, combined with a comprehensive menu of daily activities, designed to stimulate residents and encourage independent living for as long as possible.

There are 71 fully furnished bedrooms, each bene ting from private en suite wet rooms, plus a selection of stylish communal lounges, dining rooms and quiet reading rooms, with the décor inspired by the locality.

The care home also features a nail bar, hairdresser and landscaped gardens.

A warm and welcoming care home, Bridgewater Manor has already welcomed its rst few residents.

So, if you, or a loved one, are nding it dif cult living at home, or are perhaps lonely, now is the perfect time to consider residential care. The team at Bridgewater Manor would be delighted to meet you and show you around the care home.

For further information, or to make an appointment to view Bridgewater Manor contact the team on 0161 518 7190 or email enquiries@newcarehomes.com.

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Our Community

HUMANISING THE FACE OF HOMELESSNESS Everyone knows the feeling when you get a haircut; it’s a confidence booster, especially if it’s been a while.

I’m Jackie McColl, Team leader for the Haircuts 4 Homeless charity in the Manchester area.

Haircuts 4 Homeless has been putting smiles on faces of the less fortunate since 2014 when it was founded by veteran hairdresser Stewart Roberts in Romford. I was honoured to be appointed Team leader for Manchester three years ago when the charity expanded to the north of England.

There are over 60 projects supported by over 600 volunteer hairdressers and barbers nationwide. We use our hairdressing talents to make a difference.

I can definitely say that they are the most satisfying haircuts I do. To see and feel the difference a haircut can make, engaging and building trust, chatting and having eye contact and giving them some dignity and confidence back - it’s amazing.

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We work in a variety of projects, shelters and drop in centres for rough sleepers or live-in families who receive support in getting off the streets into their own accommodation.

We’ve given over 40,000 free haircuts so far!

Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, we lost our funding when we couldn’t provide our services. It feels like we are rebuilding and starting again but we will definitely be bigger and stronger as we are inundated with requests from projects that we never knew existed.

We need more volunteers to help out in the projects. Qualified hairstylists can email: info@haircuts4homeless.com The charity has recently started a crowd funder to raise funds to publish a beautiful high quality desk book which captures amazing images of the work we do. All profits from the book will help fund the charity to carry on providing our much needed service.

“It’s not just a haircut, it’s so much more than that.”

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Local History

Christmas Poems

Joan Pomfret: Lancashire Poet (1913-1993) NO ROOM AT THE INN

IN WORSLEY CHURCH ON CHRISTMAS DAY

In Worsley Church on Christmas Day The tree will gleam again, Once more through that wide open door Will ring the glad refrain Of "Hark! the Herald Angels sing Glory to the New-Born King."

In Worsley Church on Christmas Day The faithful and the true Will meet to share in tuneful praise Just as they used to do, Whilst absent friends in spirit share With all the joyous worship there!

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oan Pomfret was born on 13th May in Darwen, Lancashire..At the age of fifteen, her family moved to Preston, where she eventually joined the Preston Poets' Society. Two years later, at age 17, she joined the Lancashire Author's Association.

Soon after, she started winning poetry cups and became one of the first winners of the association's Battye Cup. Joan spent a short while in Worsley during the 1930's. Here she met Douglas Townsend, a young architect, and together they went back to Preston, where they married at the Church of St. Jude with St. Paul in 1937. After their marriage, they returned to Worsley. Over the years, she became better known as a dialect poet, helping to bring back the Lancashire dialect at a time when it was slowly disappearing.

Peter Jones in his brief biography of Joan wrote: "It is indeed as someone who helped to bring back the popularity of Lancashire Dialect at a time that it was waning that Joan will go down in Lancashire history and that is a wonderful legacy but by no means the whole story."

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Do you remember, this Christmas season, Just how it was for them? A dark December, a long, long journey, The road to Bethlehem . . .

And all they sought was a modest lodging, Four humble walls to win; And all they found was the surly answer: No - no room at the inn.

Will you remember, this Christmas season, Just how it was for them? Turned tired and footsore from every doorway In sleeping Bethlehem?

And stretch out a hand towards the lonely; Far from their kith and kin; And think what they missed, who gave the answe r No - no room at the inn!

barrel-organ. In its edition of 2nd March 1938, the results were announced. The first prize of two guineas went to Dr. F. R. C. Casson of St. Albans, and the second prize was awarded to Joan Pomfret of 2 Ryecroft Lane, Worsley. She won one guinea for her piece set in Harlem.

Peter Jones then says that in 1950 Joan and her husband found a derelict farm in Great Harwood and decided to renovate it, along with another family, into two large cottages. The result was a stunning home with a wonderful view and a fitting place for a writer to live. Stoops Farm is its name and it is situated off Whalley Road, next to Great Harwood Golf Club.

Her husband, Douglas, died in 1981, but Joan remained in her cottage where she died on 29th September 1993, aged 80.

Her publications include: • Twixt Thee and Me • Lancashire Evergreens • The Old Peel Line [in the Isle of Man, a favourite haunt] • Summat From Home • Nowt So Queer

Written by Paul Speakman, Worsley

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Our Community

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Improving Your Health and Wellbeing Salford Health Improvement Service is a free service supporting residents to achieve their health and wellbeing goals. We offer a whole range of services from specialist stop smoking support to family weight management. We support patients with long covid and those who have struggled or felt isolated during the pandemic. Ask about our “Chatterbox” group or book yourself a free NHS health check, your very own MOT. Look at What’s On this winter...

Buggy Fit Meet at Dukes Drive car park, Monton A great way to get some fresh air, meet other parents and ease back into exercise.

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Legal Column

BUYING A HOLIDAY HOME One in ten British adults now owns a second home. For some it’s an investment and provides a rental income, for others it’s somewhere to escape to every weekend. In any case there are important things to consider before you buy.

Why might you want to buy a second holiday home?

Many people want a second home to be 'mixed-use' – that is they would like to receive rental income and also use it for themselves and their friends and family.

How long can you live in the property?

UK law does not permit you to live in a holiday home for 12 months at a time – you’ll need to decide what your permanent address is for council tax reasons. Council tax is lower on a secondary residence thus you could be a burden on local services if you were living there all year round.

Is it easy to get a mortgage on a second or holiday home?

It’s easier to get a mortgage for a second home than it is a holiday let property. Loans for the latter are available, but there’s less choice as you usually need a specialist lender. Interest rates also tend to be higher.

Finally, any property that is less frequented than a primary home has a higher risk of burglary.

That is why a standard home that is empty for more than 30 days usually requires unoccupied home insurance. Renting out your property can help to reduce this risk, but it is extra important to take precautionary security measures so ensure that you have a specialist holiday home insurance policy in place.

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“PLACES FOR EVERYONE” Proposed Housing Developments in Mosley Common The highly controversial “Places for Everyone” development plans (formally known as the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework), have released a proposal for the development of 1100 houses on the land North of Mosley Common, land which is currently Green Belt. informing residents through door-to-door discussions and contacting various parties who could provide guidance and advice.

The development's consultation phase (which closed on the 3rd of October) allowed residents to “have their say” on the plans, however after extensive independent door to door dialogue, it was highlighted that residents knew little or nothing of the proposed development plans.

Although the deadline for the first consultation phase has passed, if the plans are approved, residents will still have an opportunity to oppose the scale of development during the second consultation. The volume of objections does make a difference, so it is strongly encouraged that people get involved and have their opinions heard before it is too late.

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Local Business

Dream Doors provide customers a unique alternative to kitchen replacement.

While we do offer complete kitchen installations, we’ve made our name through kitchen makeovers, in many cases offering our customers significant savings over other kitchen manufacturers and suppliers. We achieve this by working with each customer individually to build a kitchen that exactly meets their needs.

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Our Community Local History

GMP SALFORD NORTH WEST:

CRIME PREVENTION THIS WINTER The winter months are upon us and so are the earlier darker nights. We, your local Neighbourhood Policing Team, want to keep you safe by sharing a few simple and inexpensive precautions that can minimise the risk of being targeted by burglars or scammers.

Use a timer to switch lights on to give the impression someone is at home. They are available from your local hardware stores.

Lock all doors and windows whenever possible.

Make sure all valuables in a car are hidden, and don’t forget to lock the car.

Keep keys and valuables out of reach from cat flaps or letterboxes.

Look out for your neighbours, especially the elderly and vulnerable.

Register property free of charge on Immobilise.com, so property can be returned to the rightful owner if recovered.

Work with neighbours to set up or join a Neighbourhood Watch scheme, details can be found at www.ourwatch.org.uk. Alternatively set up a WhatsApp group to keep each other updated.

Top Tips: If possible, have a house alarm and/or CCTV fitted as this could act as a deterrent from your house being burgled.

When visited by doorstep callers; remember to always check ID. If something doesn’t feel right, tell them to leave, or call a relative or neighbour for their second opinion.

Door Service: Do not buy an item or service at the door, they could be genuine but they could also be engaging on your sympathy to receive money.

If possible, check the door via the window as unknown callers are much easier to deal with through a closed door/window.

For more information on crime prevention advice and your local policing team, visit: www.gmp.police.uk

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Your neighbourhood Policing team took part in Operation AVRO, a highly visible force-wide operation within Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester Police will bring extra resources & specialist officers into a different district each month to launch a major strike on crimes and issues that communities are concerned about.

Officers took part in the seizure of cash, drugs, stolen property and even supporting the RSPCA rescuing exotic birds. The Neighbourhood Policing team looked at tackling anti-social behaviour around the Walkden Town Centre.

Make sure you know what is going on in your area: Follow your local neighbourhood Policing Team on Facebook (GMP Little Hulton, Walkden, Ellenbrook & Worsley) or on the Nextdoor app for regular updates.

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The Chief Constable, Stephen Watson, briefing officers in Walkden ahead of their afternoon patrol in the area.

Reports need to be made via: GMP website: www.gmp.police.uk Live chat service on the same website Dialling 101 Anonymously via Crime Stoppers at www.crimestoppers.org.uk 999 in an emergency If you have any questions or concerns, contact us: Email: SalfordNorthWest@gmp.pnn.police.uk Phone: 0161 856 5035

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ALLOTMENT UPDATE

by Geoff Hamilton, Macmillan Cancer Support allotment volunteer

THE PLOT This autumn, we had a very pleasant surprise when our apple crop was picked. What we thought to be a crab apple tree produced the most tasty and juicy dessert apples. It had never fruited in previous years, but we now have a firm favourite and will be giving the tree a much needed winter pruning.

Unfortunately, we can’t be too excited about our huge fig crop - the figlets have arrived too late in the season to mature and we will probably need to remove all of them as they are too small to use and can’t possibly mature. Climate change has certainly upset that workhorse.

However, our sprouts and cabbage plants are loving the weird weather and bubble and squeak with sausages and our own onion gravy is a great winter favourite!

The polytunnel has given a great result with our Harlequin peppers - very colourful and delicious on salads, not in the least bit fiery definitely a crop for the future.

Our winter onions are settling in trays for planting in the raised beds, probably ready for cropping in spring. Our outdoor experiment with the same onions planted in an outdoor raised bed will tell us whether to grow indoors or outdoors in future.

SALFORD ALLOTMENTS UPDATE Salford Allotment Federation held their first postCovid, liaison group meeting with the City Council in October. It was good to be able to have a face to face gathering, even though our Zoom chats had been useful and maintained some momentum.

Many matters needed following up after the Covid delays and several sites have now progressed: Beechfield,Swinton: Bellway have now released the monies for improvements to the area. The Council is planning for works to proceed as soon as possible.

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The release of some allotment area and reallocation of new lands is under discussion and the Council must approve the package before contractors can move onto the site.

Blackleach, Walkden: All of the old piggeries have been demolished and the site has been cleared. A new management committee has been appointed and a self-management agreement has been made with the Council. The committee is now looking to find a funder to help in the remodelling of the allotment plots.

Poorlots, Cadishead: Prices have been submitted for the work planned but this scheme will need major funding and discussions with the National Lottery are in progress.

Ordsall: Now has a new management committee and has completed a self-management agreement with the Council. All at the SAF wish the new team every success in their new enterprise.

New sites: Some potential new allotment sites have been identified and the Council are in discussion with the Councillors to consider which should be given priority. Hopefully, there will be more plots becoming available in 2022.

JOBS FOR THE WINTER..

Protect tender plants outside from frost and windchill. Fleece, or a sheltered corner, is all you need to keep them from freezing but if you can take them inside, even into a cold greenhouse they will only need a gentle, occasional watering until spring.

Check your plant pots for hidden slugs and snails. These pests will sleep anywhere they can, ready to ruin your plants as soon as it is warm enough for them to move.

Keep an eye on the weeds, they only stop growing if temperatures are very low and will spurt and seed as soon as they are able.

Shield beetles are getting more prolific. Remove immediately as they will eat young tender shoots and ruin plants very quickly.

Order your onion sets, seed potatoes and early crop seeds now and ensure your compost, plant pots and tools are ready for action as soon as it is warm enough to start working your crops.

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WHAT’S ON December-January COMMUNITY EVENTS

COFFEE MORNINGS Worsley Library Join us for coffee at Worsley Village Library. Everyone welcome. Please note that the library services is not currently available. Services will hopefully resume in 2022.

Saturdays, 10am-12pm FREE entry Worsley Village Community Assoc.

SALFORD ARMED FORCES & VETERANS BREAKFAST CLUB The Magdalene Centre, Winton .Join our breakfast club and meet our fantastic volunteers with a very warm welcome and experience the best breakfast in Salford! Enjoy socialising and the support of other veterans & serving members of Her Majesty's Armed Forces.

Saturdays, 10am-1pm FREE Facebook: SalfordArmedForcesAndVeteransBreakfastClub WORSLEY VILLAGE LIGHTS SWITCH ON Worsley Village Canal opposite The Bridgewater Pub Join us for our traditional lights switch on event and meet Father Christmas who will travel from Boothstown Marina to Worsley on illuminated boats. Father Christmas will bring his magic postbox which will send letters to his elves, so don’t forget to bring your letters with you.

Mulled wine & mince pies for adults!

Fri 3rd December, 6.00pm FREE entry Worsley Village Community Assoc.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Damhouse, Astley Come and browse the stalls of local crafts, gifts and sweet treats. Bring the kids to meet Father Christmas.

Sat 4th December 10.00am - 3.00pm FREE entry Tel: 01942 876417 Email: info@damhouse.net 28 ON OUR DOORSTEP

WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD CHRISTMAS DINNER Worsley Court House Join us for our Christmas Dinner with speaker Jean Finney on Tales about Cruising and Ukulele Player.

Mon 6th December, 7.30pm £22.50 per person Anne Adams: 0161 728 6783 FRIENDS OF ROE GREEN Roe Green Church Hall Join us for “Christmas Memories”, a talk by David Roughly. Refreshments and raffle. Everyone welcome.

Wed 8th December, 2.00pm £2.00 Members, £3.00 Visitors Jean: 0161 790 4635 ECCLES DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY St Andrew's Church, Chadwick Road, Eccles, M30 9QG Join us for a history talk by Graham Phythian on “The Manchester & Salford Blitz”. Talks held second Wednesday each month.

Non-members welcome.

Wed 8th December, 7.30pm Annual membership £18.00 Visitor’s fee £3.00 per meeting www.edhs.btck.co.uk WORSLEY CHRISTMAS MARKET Beesley Green Community Centre Enjoy a day with family and friends wandering around our Christmas Market. Find a wide range of gifts, delicious treats and rare obscurities.

Sun 12th December 10.00am - 6.00pm FREE entry www.worsleymarket.co.uk SALFORD FOODBANK COLLECTION Lightoaks Park Foodbank collection at the Tea'osk.

All donations really appreciated: Tinned Meat • Instant Coffee Tinned Fruit • UHT Milk • Tinned Spaghetti • Long Life Fruit Juice Sun 12th December Sun 9th January 10.00am - 4.00pm FREE Facebook: lightoakspark

FRIENDS OF LIGHTOAKS PARK CHRISTMAS CRACKER! Lightoaks Park Our Christmas event is back for 2021.

Enjoy carol singing, a brass band and Santas grotto, as well as festive drinks and snacks. We will also be collecting for Salford Foodbank 10-4pm, all donations very welcome.

Sun 12th December 3.00 - 5.00pm FREE entry Facebook: lightoakspark CAROLS IN THE COURTYARD Damhouse, Astley Join us for a festive evening of carols.

There will be hot food stalls in the Courtyard to enjoy too!

Sat 18th December 5.00 - 7.00pm FREE entry Tel: 01942 876417 ECCLES DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY St Andrew's Church, Chadwick Road, Eccles, M30 9QG Join our monthly history talk by David Astbury on “Prince Albert: Consort and Manchester Man”.

Non-members welcome.

Wed 12th January, 7.30pm Annual membership £18.00 Visitor’s fee £3.00 per meeting www.edhs.btck.co.uk FRIENDS OF ROE GREEN Roe Green Church Hall Join us for “A Porter in Guernsey”, a talk by Peter Levy. Refreshments and raffle. Everyone welcome.

Wed 19th January 2.00pm £2.00 Members, £3.00 Visitors Jean: 0161 790 4635 VOLUNTEER SESSIONS Lightoaks Park Join Friends of Lightoaks Park and help make the park a fantastic green space for the community. All ages and abilities are welcome.

2nd and 4th Sunday each month 11.00am - 1.00pm FREE Facebook: lightoakspark

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HEALTH & FITNESS COVID RISK HEALTH CHECK Venues across Salford Salford Health Improvement Service is offering free health assessments to anyone over 18 who works in, or has a GP, in Salford. Checks take 20 mins and results available immediately.

What’s On BE WELL WEEKLY WALKS Various locations Weekly walks, meeting at various venues across Wigan. Suitable for those looking to get active and enjoy the great outdoors.

Pennington Flash Country Park Mondays, 11am-12pm (Please arrive mins 10 minutes early)

Swinton Gateway Mondays, 1-6pm

St. John's Church, Mosley Common Thursdays, 10.30-11.30am

Walkden Gateway Wednesdays, 1-6pm

Blossom St. Car Park, Tyldesley Saturdays, 10.30-11.30am

Eccles Gateway Fridays, 9am-1pm

FREE Tracy Morris: 07943 840259 www.wigan.gov.uk/BeWell

Book your appointment Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) SALFORD WELLBEING WALKS Various locations FREE local walks designed to help you become physically active and to improve your health. A safe and sociable environment to achieve the recommended 150 mins of exercise each week. Arrive 10 mins early.

Boothstown Community Centre Monday 1.30-2.30pm Roe Green Monday 10-11am Monton Green Tuesday 10-11am RHS Bridgewater Tuesday 10.30am-11.30am Kersal Wetlands Wednesday 1-2pm Blackleach Country Park Thursday 10-11am Clifton Country Park Thursday 10.15-11.15am Worsley Green Friday 10-11am Monton Green Sunday 10-11am FREE Jo Bennett : 0161 778 0559 Email: jo.bennett@scll.co.uk

PARK RUN Peel Park, Salford Worsley Woods A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Registration required before event and bring a printed barcode.

Volunteers always needed. Email us if you would like to come and help.

Saturdays, 9.00am FREE Email: peel@parkrun.com Email: worsleywoods@parkrun.com www.parkrun.org.uk RUN THE WORLD MCR Dukes Drive A friendly running group for women in the local area. We go on a circular route ranging from 5-7km. We always have a tail walker so no-one is left behind. Any pace or fitness level welcome. To join us, meet at Dukes Drive car park or DM us on Instagram.

Tuesdays, 6.30pm FREE Instagram: runtheworldMCR RUN TALK RUN WORSLEY Standfield Centre, Boothstown A free weekly 5km gentle jog where people can talk to others. Combine the benefits of talking and exercise with an emphasis of individual and collective health and well-being. A great way of meeting new people.

Sign up via an app called MyCrew.

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CLIFTON WINTER WALK Clifton Country Park A two hour walk around the Irwell Valley and beyond. Please wear suitable clothing & footwear.

Meet at the visitors centre.

Tue 7th December Tue 14th December Tue 21st December 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0161 793 4219 Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk KERSAL WINTER WALK Kersal Wetlands Join us for a two hour walk from Kersal Dale to Kersal Wetlands.

Meet at the end of South Radford Street off Littleton Road. Please wear suitable clothing & footwear.

Wed 8th December 10.00 - 12.00pm FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk WORSLEY WOODS WINTER WALK Worsley Woods Join us for a two hour walk from Beesley Green to Dukes Drive and back. Please wear suitable clothing & footwear. Meet at Beesley Green.

Sat 11th December 10.30am - 12.30pm FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk BOXING DAY STROLL Clifton Country Park Join the Ranger for this festive walk.

Meet by the visitors centre. Walk may involve steps & uneven ground. All ages welcome. Collection for our chosen charity, donations welcome.

Sun 26th December 10.30am - 12.30pm FREE (donations welcome) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk WORSLEY WOODS NEW YEAR WALK Worsley Woods Get a great start to the New Year and join us for a two hour woodland walk. Please wear suitable clothing & footwear. Meet at Beesley Green.

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What’s On BUGGY FIT Dukes Drive, Monton Salford Health Improvement activity.

A great way to get some fresh air, meet other parents and ease back into exercise. Meet in the car park.

Thursdays 13th January to 17th February 10.30 - 11.30am FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) WEIGH AHEAD Online course Salford Health Improvement activity.

Follow our weight loss programme from the comfort of your own home.

Fun, interactive sessions with tips and advice to support your weight loss journey. The internet and an email address are required to join.

Mondays from 17th January 6.00 - 7.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) WALKING TRAILS Bridgewater Canal Access a series of self-guided trails and explore the Bridgewater Canal.

Each one is packed with information, maps and directions. Simply choose the trail you want to do, download the guide and off you go. Why not try to complete them all? Trails cover Worsley, Roe Green, Barton, Monton, Walkden, Boothstown.

FREE www.est1761.org/trails

KIDS ACTIVITIES DODGEBALL SESSIONS The Den, Walkden M28 3AD Come along and take part in some fast paced fun at our new dodgeball session at The Den! Suitable for ages 7-11 years. Term time only.

Please note: Tickets released the Wednesday after each session for the session running the week after.

Tuesdays, 5-6pm FREE (booking essential) info@youthalliance.org.uk

SOCCER STARS ACADEMY MANCHESTER NW Learn through fun and Football with Soccer Stars Academy the UK's fastest growing kids Soccer Academy!

New Monton class launches Saturday 8th January: Monton Unitarian Church Saturdays, 9am-12pm Ages 18 months to 5 years Swinton Classes: Springwood School, Swinton Saturdays, 9.30am -1.15pm Ages 18 months to 9 years £29.00 per month (sibling discount available)

Tel: 07369 222724 www.soccerstarsacademy.co.uk

STORYTIME Salford Libraries For parents/carers in the local area.

Bring your baby or toddler to a storytime at one of our libraries.

Please book as spaces are limited.

Term time only.

Winton Library Tuesdays, 10.30-11.30am Tel: 0161 921 2180 Boothstown Library Tuesdays, 10.30-11.30am Tel: 0161 799 6549 Walkden Library Wednesdays, 10.30-11.30am Tel: 0161 607 6639 Eccles Library Thursdays, 10.00 -11.00am Email: eccles.library@scll.co.uk

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FREE (booking required) Facebook: SalfordLibraries

PARENT & CHILD GYMNASTICS Worsley Leisure Centre Fun activity session with equipment to climb, crawl and bounce. Music and toys to encourage movement and simple gymnastics skills. For ages 12 months to 2.5 years (adult must attend). No booking required.

Thursdays 2.00 - 2.45pm £4.00 per session (pay as you go) www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk

JUNIOR YOUTH CLUB The Den, Walkden M28 3AD Come and join in a range of fun activities, including football, cricket, dodgeball, table tennis, pool, air hockey, table football, console games, arts and crafts. Term time only.

Suitable for 8-11 and 12-19 years.

Fridays 8-11 years: 5-6.30pm 12-19 years: 7-8.30pm FREE (booking essential) www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk SALFORD JUNIOR PARKRUN Buile Hill Park Free, weekly, timed 2k parkrun for 4-14 year olds. They are open to all and are safe and easy to take part in.

The aim is to have fun. Please come along and join in whatever your pace! Registration required before event and bring a printed barcode.

Volunteers always needed. Email us if you would like to come and help.

Sundays, 9.00am FREE Email: salfordjuniors@parkrun.com www.parkrun.org.uk/salford-juniors THEMED TODDLER WALKS Beesley Green Community Centre Salford Health Improvement activity.

Join us for bug hunts and nature trails. Dress for the weather.

Mondays 17th January to 21st February 10.30 - 11.30am FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

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SPECIAL EVENTS READING GROUP Eccles Library We’re back! Join us on our Tuesday afternoon reading groups. Read and chat about a new book each month.

Tuesdays, 2.00pm FREE Facebook: SalfordLibraries LANCASHIRE MINING MUSEUM Astley Green Come and see the last surviving headgear and winding house in the whole Lancashire coalfield. The museum houses many exhibits, not least of which is the collection of 28 colliery locomotives, the largest collection of its type in the UK. Run

by The Red Rose Steam Society Ltd. Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun 1.00 - 4.00pm FREE entry www.astleygreencolliery.com POPPIES IWM North The iconic hand-crafted ceramic sculptures have returned to IWM North as a brand-new artwork.

Re-imagined into a new sculptural form, Poppies, cascade down and pool within the unique architecture of IWM North’s Air Shard, combining the pieces from the 2018 artworks Poppies: Wave and Weeping Window.

Permanent display Wednesday to Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm FREE (booking to IWMN required) www.iwm.org.uk CLOSE KNIT FRIENDS Boothstown Community Centre A friendly knitting group suitable for all. Sessions ongoing. Drop in.

Thursdays 1.30 - 4.30pm Small charge may apply Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

KNIT AND NATTER Walkden Library Come along to knit and natter with like minded individuals! The rhythmic motion and focus of crafts like knitting can distract from the symptoms of anxiety, stress and depression and even reduce the physical symptoms like high blood pressure and a fast heart rate. Open to all, from beginners to experts.

Thursdays 1.30 - 2.30pm FREE (drop in) 0161 607 6639 walkden.library@scll.co.uk GARDENING: MULCHING Peel Park, Salford Join the ranger and help to mulch the herbaceous beds. No experience necessary, just willing to join in!

Dates in January to be confirmed.

Thursdays 2nd, 9th & 16th December 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0161 793 4219 Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk MAKERS MARKET Quayside MediaCityUK Join us on the last weekend of each month and discover the very finest local food, drink, art, design, vintage and modern craft carefully selected from Manchester artisans and business local to the North West.

Sat 4th to Sun 5th December Sat 11th to Sun 12th December Sat 18th to Sun 19th December Sat 29th to Sun 30th January 2022 Sat 10am-5pm | Sun11am-5pm www.quaysidemediacityuk.co.uk BOOTHSTOWN REPAIR CAFE Boothstown Community Centre This is a community project run by volunteers to help people to repair rather than replace. Pop down with your household item. We work on everyday items including electrical and mechanical devices, computers, bicycles, clothing and more....

Sat 4th December Sat 8th January 9.30 - 11.30am FREE entry FB: BoothstownRepairCafe E: boothstownrepaircafe@gmail.com

WORSLEY WOODS CONSERVATION Worsley Woods Join the ranger in conserving the woodlands. Help remove invasive Rhododendron. Meet by the Aviary.

Sat 4th December Sat 8th January 10.30am - 12.30pm FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk WALKDEN FOOD & CRAFT MARKET Walkden Town Centre Food & Craft markets will be held on the 3rd Saturday of each month.

Come and browse our amazing local sellers! Fresh produce and amazing crafts. Located inside, 1st floor by Tesco. Check our Facebook page for forthcoming market dates.

Sat 11th December Sat 15th January 10.00am - 4.00pm Facebook: WalkdenTownCentre BEGINNERS INDIAN COOKING Boothstown Community Centre Salford Health Improvement activity.

Join us to learn the basics of Indian cooking. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

Fridays 14th January to 18th February 1.30 - 3.30pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCEWORKS The Lowry The Danceworks Ballet and Theatre School proudly present their eighth spectacular showcase of talent.

Featuring various dance genres incl. ballet, tap, modern, commercial and contemporary pieces, as well as drama, song and musical theatre ensembles performed by students aged 2 through to 18 years.

Sat 22nd January, 7.00pm Sun 23rd January, 12.00pm Sun 23rd January, 4.30pm Tickets from £14.50 www.thelowry.com

IMPORTANT NOTICE Details are correct at the time of publishing. However, please check event dates and times with the venue in case of any changes.

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