On Our Doorstep FebMar18

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Issue 51 | FebMar18

On Our Doorstep Weddings, Valentine’s & Mother’s Day Local News & History What’s On

WORSLEY • ROE GREEN • ELLENBROOK • BOOTHSTOWN • WALKDEN SOUTH • SWINTON SOUTH • MONTON • ELLESMERE PARK

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Welcome Now we have all recovered from Christmas (I hope!), we have an eventful two months ahead of us with Valentines Day around the corner, Chinese New Year on 16th February, Mother’s Day on 11th March and Good Friday falls early this year on 30th March.

It’s time to shop for gifts once more for our nearest and dearest. To help inspire a few ideas and eliminate the stress of shopping, we have pulled together a guide of where you can shop for gifts right on our doorstep!

With romance in the air, Wedding Shows are in full flow again. For a list of the local shows and fayres, take a look at our Wedding feature.

Sadly, our local history guru, John Kirwin, is retiring from writing for the magazine. I know may of our readers look forward to his articles and will miss them. We would like to thank John for his constant flow of interesting features. It has been a pleasure publishing them, and personally, I have learnt so much about our local area and its rich history from John. So thank you once again.

Susie Editor On Our Doorstep is published by Zig Zag Ventures, an independent publisher. You can contact us by:Tel: 0161 790 2504 | Email: sales@onourdoorstep.co.uk Website: www.onourdoorstep.co.uk Advertising in association with Angel Media Tel: 0161 672 7406 | 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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Midnight Walk 2018 Sign up for St Ann’s iconic event

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Half Term Activities

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St Mary’s Church Landscaping improvements for 2018

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St Mark’s Church History of the stained glass windows

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Gift Buying Locally Valentine’s and Mother’s Day ideas

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Weddings Local wedding events and suppliers

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Worsley New Hall A painting by Frederick James Shields

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Restaurants in Salford Featuring Grill in the Park, Worsley

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Mind in Salford Charity

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Salford Loaves & Fishes

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What’s On Guide

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Community News

Make a difference...

Join the Manchester Midnight Walk 2018 Join St Ann’s Hospice for their annual Manchester Midnight Walk and make a real difference to a local charity.

This 10km sponsored midnight walk around the city is a really fun way to support St Ann’s. The walk begins and ends at Manchester Cathedral, with a great build up including performers, stalls and a Zumba warm-up. The evening starts from 9.00pm and fancy dress is welcomed, although every walker will receive a yellow t-shirt which can be decorated.

The walk also includes a Memory Garden, where messages to loved ones can be left and all those who finish the walk will get a medal to celebrate their achievement.

Everyone over the age of 11 is welcome to take part, so why not get a group together and make it a night out with a difference?

The Walker Family will be there, walking in memory of their Dad, Mike. Mike became a patient in 2016, and the family did the walk for the first time last year. They said “We did it with lots of our family and friends and it was good fun, and we’ll be there again this year. We will always be involved somehow with St Ann’s, raising money or volunteering our time. It’s our way of saying thank you for looking after our Dad.” To register for the event please visit our website www.mmwalk.org.uk or call 0161 498 3631.

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10km sponsored walk in aid of St Ann’s Hospice, starting at Manchester Cathedral

Friday 27th April 2018 Join us and make a real difference to the lives of local patients and their loved ones. Sign up now at www.mmwalk.org.uk or call 0161 498 3631.

Registered charity number 258085

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The Aspirations salons at Salford College of Further Education’s Walkden and City Skills Campus’s, are the perfect setting in which to sit down, relax and allow yourself to be pampered.

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HALF TERM ACTIVITIES SCL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

Walkden High School Salford Community Leisure’s holiday programme for 8-16 year olds. Multi sports and football on the 3G as well as arts and crafts workshops. A great chance to hang out with friends in a safe and friendly place. Supervised lunch - bring packed lunch & drinks.

Mon 19th to Fri 23rd February 10.00am - 3.00pm £3.00 per day Tel: 0161 778 0569

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Duke’s Drive, Monton Can you see a church spire, a horse or an orange bottomed duck? Join us for a family walk with a spotter sheet to see what you can ‘I Spy’ along the Bridgewater Canal. Easy 3 mile walk. Meet at Duke’s Drive car park.

Thu 22nd February, 10.00am FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 9251179 | 07872 808003

ORDSALL HALL Mon 19th - Thu 22nd February Markmakers Trail Quiz £1 A small prize at the end. Daily Brilliant Bat Boxes £4 Decorate a wooden bat box.

Mon 19th Feb, 10-12pm & 1-3pm, Tudor Toys FREE Play with some Tudor toys.

Tue 20th & Thu 22nd Feb, 10-12pm Meet the Maids £1.50 Have a go at rolling a beeswax candle.

Wed 21st Feb, 10-12pm & 1-3pm, All drop in, no booking required Tel: 0161 872 0251

ADVENTURE PLAY

Worsley Woods Follow us into the woods and spend the afternoon building dens. Be prepared to get mucky! Meet at Play Area off Sefton Drive.

Sun 25th February, 12.30-2.30pm £1.00 pp (booking not required) Tel: 0161 793 4219

SALFORD MUSEUM & ART GALLERY Mon 19th - Fri 23rd February Holiday Quiz £1 Receive a prize at the end! Daily Construction Corner FREE Create a masterpiece with the construction materials on offer.

Victorian Washday £2 Help Mrs Brown do her washing the Victorian way!

Wednesday, 11am, 1pm & 2pm Meet the Street Meet a character from Lark hill Place, look at some unusual Victorian objects and buy a peg doll kit to take home.

Thursday, 10am-12pm & 1- 3pm £1.50 for peg doll kit Mr Tomlinson’s Sweet Shop Pick up some sweet treats!

Friday, 10am-12pm & 1-3pm All drop in, no booking required Tel: 0161 778 0800

Monton Voices Community Choir A LOCAL CHOIR FOR LOCAL EVENTS We have music to suit all tastes with an eclectic mix of sacred and classics to musical theatre and modern pop.

Available to sing at Weddings, Charity events or any other occasion.

To book us for any event Contact: Secretary 07973 533460 Email: montonvoices@gmail.com

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Monton Voices Community Choir

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Ceremonial Mayor of Salford Draws Charity Raffle at The Naz

Community News

The Ceremonial Mayor of the City of Salford, Peter Connor, visited The Naz Restaurant in Monton on 17th January 2018 to draw the prizes for a Charity Raffle.

The Naz, a well established Tandoori restaurant since 1992, have been raising funds throughout 2017 to help build two new additional classrooms in a high school in their home country of Bangladesh.

Raffle in December 2017. In total £5,200 was raised, which is a large part of the £8,000 required for the building project.

Mr Abdul Mannan, the owner, would like to thank everyone who bought raffle tickets and supporting this great cause.

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Community News

St Mary’s Church, Ellenbrook

Exciting Developments Planned for 2018 If you have passed by St. Mary’s Church, Ellenbrook, you will know that the land directly in front of the church is in a poor state of repair. This year, we wish to remedy that and create an attractive, welcoming, frontage where brides can disembark their carriage with decorum and to provide a more dignified parking space for hearses.

We also wish to open the view to the Ellen Brook, and create a natural, woodland area between the path and the stream. So we plan to replace the concrete fence with metal railings, in keeping with grade 2 listed building.

Finally, as we prepare to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1, and with the full support

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of the British Legion and local community groups, we intend to relocate the Ellenbrook War Memorial, currently at the rear of the church, to a more prominent and visible presence at the front. (At one time, Ellenbrook Road was, of course, the main thoroughfare, where the cenotaph was on full display.)

Ellenbrook Church was erected in 1725 but our history tells us there has been a chapel on the site for almost 800 years. It is our desire to be at the heart of the communities we serve and to restore the exterior landscape, fitting for the village church.

If you would like to support this project, practically or financially, please contact the Vicar, The Reverend Karen Owen, via email at: karen.h.owen@ntlworld.com

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Community News

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The Mystery of the Stained Glass Windows Visitors to the parish church of St. Mark, Worsley, are often impressed by the stunning stained glass windows that stand behind the two altars, in the nave and in the chapel, and that includes Queen Victoria in October 1851.

Mystery has long surrounded the origins of these windows. It has been suggested by Harold Milliken that they came from Italian, Belgian or German sources, with some traces of Old English.

Recent evidence has come to light which may help to be more precise about their history.

However, one surprising discovery is that some of the stained glass is by A W N Pugin, who came to the church in August 1851 with (Sir) Charles Barry to help oversee the installation of some

new glass, eight weeks before the arrival of the Queen.

Another window of interest is the BurneJones window in the Ellesmere Chapel, made by the studios of this Pre-Raphaelite artist.

An illustrated talk on all the glass is being planned to be held in the church on Friday 23rd March, at 7.30pm. This will be given by Chris Parkinson of the CVMA, a body of scholars based at York University, who specialise in medieval stained glass .

Admission will be free, with refreshments served at the interval. All are welcome.

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Tel: 07792 673154 SALON VERT Greenleach Lane, Roe Green Special Spring Beauty Package, Darphin Facials, Non Surgical Face-lifts, massage and beauty treatments and products.

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BETHANY’S BEAUTY ROOM Providing qualified Dermalogica facials and products for that soft, hydrated, youthful glow. Treat yourself and your skin to the best.

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WEDDINGS

Visit a local wedding show and meet fantastic local suppliers who have a wealth of experience and can offer inspiration and advice for planning your big day.

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Wedding Shows & Open Days MARRIOTT WORSLEY HOTEL, Worsley, M28 2QT

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THE LOWRY, Salford Quays, M50 3AZ

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REEDS Professional Cleaning & Alterations

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Alterations are everything. A perfect fit is essential to reflect the time, love and money invested in your chosen dress for your special day.

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Our team is made up of very talented and experienced tailors and tailoresses and an experienced front desk team offering a free fitting service on the premises with four fitting rooms available for your convenience. They are also on hand to offer sound advice to help you reach the desired effect with your finished garment.

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all the Wedding party attire, plus cocktail dresses and suits for the guests.

We pride ourselves on our speedy one hour turnaround on many garment alterations and have a same day service on many dry clean items.

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Our location may change from time to time so call and check ahead of visiting.

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only the Best for your Big Day With a wedding being one of the most important events in your life why risk it being any less than 100% perfect? Yourself and each member of your wedding party, whether wearing a bought dress or a hired suit deserves to look their very best.

You will have seen lots of changes in the wedding supply industry over recent years - not all for the good. The internet is increasingly popular and is full of seemingly attractive offers, but many are not what they appear and leave brides unhappy.

Here at Proposals we are proud to offer Quality, Value and Service across our range of ladies, children’s and men's wear.

All dresses and all men's suits we supply come from UK companies and are offered inclusive of our fitting service and all alteration charges.

Our prices are second to none and are backed by a written quotation and commitment to satisfy your needs on your important day After all you deserve nothing less.

Get in touch with Gilly or Rod. LADIES: 07947 315580 MEN: 07944 367088

Now Bridal Discount Outlets have opened and although offering a selective range, they do not offer a fully fitted service or the attention a bride deserves.

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Wedding Guide

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Local History

Worsley New Hall

Local residents will be familiar with the story of Worsley New Hall - built by the 1st Earl of Ellesmere, occupied by his family in 1846, and demolished just a century later. There are several sketches and photos of this building which many readers will recognise. However, one has remained hidden for many years and has only recently been located. It is by Frederick James Shields.

seemed to like the view of the Church very well and took it in to show his lordship. He returned with the gracious information that his lordship was very well pleased with it, and that I was to execute two more views of the hall, to be sent down to the house in London, 10 Belgrave Square, where they intend proceeding on Friday.'

For this commission, the boy received the 'fabulous' sum of £5.

Frederick James Shields was born in Hartlepool, Durham, in 1833. His father John moved the family to London in 1839 in search of better work. Still struggling to find a good position, he moved to Newton-le-Willows in 1848 and sent for his son Frederick to join him. By this time, Frederick was showing signs of being a very talented artist, having followed a course of study in the evenings in London.

The picture is now part of the Wellcome Collection in London. It measures 31.3 cm by 50.9 and is described as a drawing in pencil with white paint. The artist's signature and date appear in the bottom right-hand corner of the image.

He was at this time sixteen years of age. Sadly, his father died a few weeks after this work was completed.

Shortly after coming to Lancashire, his father recognised that his own health was failing him and he returned to London for medical help at the Brompton Hospital, leaving Frederick at an address in Manchester. Over a period of about four months, the young boy (then aged 16) made several visits to Worsley, making drawings and sketches of the parish church of St. Mark, Worsley New Hall and local residents, in the hope of selling his work. In his diary, he made many references to visiting the rector and the Earl. On 27 November 1849, he wrote: '[Mr. Rasbotham] 22 ON OUR DOORSTEP

His career then blossomed after his difficult early years. Frederic Shields (he started to write his name that way) moved back to London in 1864, where he met Dante Gabriel Rossetti. Through him, he came to know members of the Pre-Raphaelite circle, people like Ford Madox Brown, Rossetti and William Holman Hunt. He was present at the death of Rossetti on Easter Sunday 1882. A gallery at Ordsall Hall bears his name, a tribute to his brief stay there in the 1870's.

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Now open to the public for evening dining, the new Grill in the Park concept has created a completely new dining experience with both the dining area having a complete makeover and an investment in a speciality grill for the kitchen. The new grill theme transports diners to a contemporary, yet comfortable and inviting space, with food that equally pleases the taste buds as well as warms the soul.

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A casual dress code and welcoming and attentive service, creates a relaxed atmosphere, with food that uses quality ingredients turned into mouthwatering dishes for both visiting and regular guests to enjoy.

Grill in the Park sits within Worsley Park’s stunning facilities which are regarded as some of the best in the region with 158 bedrooms including five suites, nine meeting and function rooms, three restaurants and bars, championship golf course and spa. The hotel and golf facilities are nestled amongst an idyllic leafy setting, just seconds away from direct transport links into Manchester and the surrounding area. For more information on Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club, visit www.marriott.co.uk

COMPETITION Win a dinner for two people including a bottle of house wine at Grill in the Park To enter just email your Name, Address, Phone Number to competitions@onourdoorstep.co.uk (subject “Dinner for Two”) Closing date Friday 12th March, 2018 Worsley Park, Walkden Road, Worsley M28 2QT • Tel: 0161 975 2000 Book online at www.opentable.co.uk/r/grill-in-the-park-manchester ON OUR DOORSTEP 23

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In Salford alone, over 1 in 7 people are prescribed antidepressants every year. Nationally, 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health condition every year. Tackling such pressing demand isn’t easy, which is why at Mind in Salford, public support helps us make a positive difference.

Our quality services, which are provided by our team of trained professionals, include: debt and welfare advice, mental health training, and advocacy support; helping to represent the legal and emotional needs of those who need it the most.

To perform our vital community services, we rely on a number of income sources such as grants, donations and charity shop sales, much of the revenue from which gets directed to our main HQ in London. However, if you’d like contribute to the wellbeing of people in your community, why not set up a challenge event? It could be anything from a sponsored swim to taking the dog for a walk… Whatever it may be, if you can raise money for it, you could help to make a difference on your doorstep.

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The Centre is a safe place for clients to relax, eat and make new friends. The core values of the Charity are ‘Embracing People, Meeting Needs, Empowering Individuals and Offering Hope.’

The organisation is overseen by a Board of Trustees (Chair, Jane Murphy) who are responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the Charity. The Drop in Centre is run by eight staff supported by a committed group of around 20 volunteers. We apply an unconditionally positive, accepting and non-judgmental approach and strive to support clients in reaching their full potential.

If you would like to support the work of Salford Loaves and Fishes please visit our website at www.salfordloavesandfishes.org.uk

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What’s On FEBRUARY & MARCH 2018 Community Events WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House Join us for a talk by Brian Hallworth: “The life of Norman Wisdom". All welcome. Refreshments included.

Mon 5th February 7.30pm £2.50 Anne Adams: 0161 728 6783 RAID: HOT BUFFET DANCE Novotel, Worsley Strictly Come Dancing it may not be, however RAID have organised a fundraising evening of Dancing with Hot Buffet. Dress code - lounge suits for men and dazzling dresses for the ladies! Funds will go to help fight Peel Holdings and to keep Worsley a green and great place to live.

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Fri 16th February 7.30pm until late £35.00pp Beryl Hensen: 0161 794 9627 Bob Goodall: 07931 979995 FRIENDS OF ROE GREEN Roe Green Church & Church Hall Join us for a talk by Malcolm Tranter on “The Life And Voyages of Ernest Shackleton”.

Wed 21st February 2.00pm £2.00 Members, £3.00 Visitors Jean: 0161 790 4635 SWINTON AND PENDLEBURY COMMUNITY NETWORK Venue TBC Find out about your Swinton and Pendlebury neighbourhood management team, the Swinton and Pendlebury area and some ideas on how you can get involved in your community.

Thu 1st March 6.30pm Tel: 0161 603 4293

GREAT BRITISH SPRING CLEAN Parr Fold Park Community get together to tidy up on and around Parr Fold Park. Last year was a huge SUCCESS. Keep Britain Tidy! Everyone welcome.

Refreshments afterwards.

Sat 3rd March 10.00am FREE Facebook: @friendsofparrfoldpark WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House Join us for a talk by Councillor Karen Garrido and Beryl Henson: “Our year as Ceremonial Mayor and Mayoress of Salford”. AGM with Hot Pot Supper.

Please book in advance. All welcome.

Mon 5th March 7.30pm £5.00 Anne Adams: 0161 728 6783 WORSLEY & BOOTHSTOWN: COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETING Worsley Road United Reform Church, M27 0EF Open meetings giving residents an opportunity to discover what’s happening in their neighbourhood.

Meet ward councillors, link in to local community & voluntary groups, find out about local activities and meet local service providers.

Wed 14th March 7.00 - 9.00pm FREE Vincent Nash - 0161 793 2728 FRIENDS OF ROE GREEN Roe Green Church Hall Join us for a talk by Richard Seville: “The Life of Agnes Maude Royden.

(1876-1756). Political, Social and Religious Activist”. Refreshments and a raffle. Everyone welcome!

Wed 21st March 2.00pm £2.00 Members, £3.00 Visitors Jean: 0161 790 4635

Family Activities CAR BOOT SALE City Airport (Barton), Eccles Join us for our monthly Car Boot and enjoy browsing and bargain hunting! Café/Bar on site serving breakfast and hot/cold drinks.

For details or to book a pitch visit our website. Proceeds from pitch fees go to the Veterans Garage - a unique project providing support to Military Veterans across the North West.

Sundays 18th Mar, 15th Apr, 20th May 9.00am - 12.00pm FREE entry for buyers/browsers Pitch Fee £10.00 www.visitcityairport.co.uk/carboot WHEELS FOR ALL Cleavley Track, Winton Cycling sessions for all abilities and differing needs. A wide range of bikes, trikes, wheelchair cycles, tandems, handcranks, family multi-seaters, or bring own cycles to practice on.

Wednesdays, 10am-3pm Fridays, 10am-3pm Saturdays, 11am-2pm £3.00 per child Tel: 07759 984559 SATURDAY PLAYHOUSE The Lowry Weekly art activity for children and their families in our Lookout space.

Inspired by our theatres, galleries and surrounding landscape. 5-11 years.

Saturdays, 11am-12.30pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0843 208 6000 CREATION STATION Salford Museum and Art Gallery See what you can make at our craft table! Suitable for families and young children. Weekly event.

Saturdays & Sundays 12.00 - 4.00pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 ON OUR DOORSTEP 31

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CLIFTON COUNTRY PARK WALK Clifton Country Park A ramble around the lake taking in some of the fairy tale sculptures, feeding the ducks and jumping in muddy puddles, suitable for adults with young children, including pushchairs. 1 mile, easy walk.

Fri 23rd February, 10.15am FREE (booking not required) Tel: 0161 7934219 Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk SHOE BOX SETS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Come and create your own room set inspired by the interiors of Coronation Street using boxes, wallpaper and junk materials. Have fun creating a bedroom, lounge, dining room or any room you can think of! Suitable for Coronation Street fans, families with young children.

Fri 23rd February 10am-12pm and 1.00-3.00pm £2.00 per child (booking not required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 CINDERELLA: A MUSEUM ADVENTURE IWM North Coinciding with Matthew Bourne’s production of Cinderella at The Lowry, we are holding an exciting day of dance, workshops and war veteran talks for all the family. Inspired by Matthew’s unique, thrilling and evocative retelling of the classic love story, set in World War 2.

Sat 17th March Dance Performances:11am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 3pm Meet a Veteran: 11.30am, 3.30pm Dance workshops: 12.30pm, 2pm FREE (booking required for workshops) www.iwm.org.uk/events EASTER EGG HUNT Parr Fold Park Bringing the fun to the park again this Easter weekend. Follow the trail to find the clues around the park to receive your chocolate egg at the end. Cafe open for drinks and snacks.

Raffle, Lucky Dip and Superslides!

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Health & Fitness PAWS FOR WALKS Blackleach Country Park Come and join us for an hour walk followed by a cuppa and a chat.

It’s a great chance for dogs and their owners to meet, socialise, enjoy some exercise and explore the local area. Dogs must be on leads and accompanied by an adult.

Meet at the visitor centre.

Mondays to 26th March 12.30 - 2.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 STOP SMOKING SUPPORT Boothstown Community Centre

Smoking cessation support group.

Drop in for help and support.

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Mondays 5.30 - 6.30pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 WALK AND TALK Blackleach Country Park Come along and enjoy a leisurely walk. Wear suitable footwear and clothing. Meet at the visitor centre.

Tuesdays 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 FOOD AND GAMES Eccles Recreation Ground Join us at the Broadway Bowling Pavilion for a light lunch and to play a variety of table top games.

Tuesdays (ongoing) 11.00am - 3.00pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 STOP SMOKING DROP-IN Swinton Gateway Open to anyone who would like to quit/reduce smoking. Friendly and supportive advice. Information on Nicotine Replacement Therapy such as nicotine patches, nicotine gum, the inhalator and e-cigarettes.

Tuesdays, 4.00-6.00pm (drop in) Thursdays, 9.30-11.15am (drop in) Saturdays, 10am-12.30pm (appt only) FREE Carly: 07554 438564

COUCH TO 5K Parr Fold Park Running plan designed to get complete beginners from couch potato to running 5K in nine weeks.

Meet at Walkden Road entrance.

Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Ring for more details..

Tuesdays from 27th February 5.30 - 6.30pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 HOUSEHOLD GYM St. Mary the Virgin (Ellenbrook Health Improvement activity:Want to exercise and get fit?

Then come along to this physical activity class and turn your home into a gym. Every first and third Wednesday of the month.

Wednesdays, 10-11.30am FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 WALK AND TALK St Mary’s Church, Ellenbrook Easy walks along the paths of Worsley Woods. Come and share your local history knowledge.

Walks held fortnightly.

Thursdays 10.00am - 11.00pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 COMMUNITY BIKE RIDES Health Improvement activity: Free leisurely community bike ride for beginners and experienced riders, weather permitting. If bike is required, please ring to book.

Boothstown Marina Fridays, 9-10am (every 2 weeks) Cleavley Track, Winton Fridays, 10am-12pm Parr Fold Park, Winton Fridays, 1- 2pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000

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What’s On BATS, BALL AND SHUTTLECOCKS Eccles Leisure Centre Health Improvement activity: Come and join us in playing short tennis and badminton for adults.

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring a drink of water.

Fridays 1.30pm - 3.00pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 HERITAGE HEALTH WALKS Age UK Salford Critchley Community Hub, Swinton Be inspired to get active, improve your health and learn more about your local area. Walks in conjunction with Walking for Health and all walk leaders are accredited. Wear flat, grippy shoes or trainers and suitable comfortable clothing. Walks held every other Wednesday.

Weds 14th & 28th February Wed 14th & 28th March 11.00am FREE (booking required) Tel: 0161 359 3410 Nichola.Swettenham@ageuksalford.org.uk

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WORSLEY WOODS WINTER WALK Beesley Green Community Centre As part of Transport for Greater Manchester's Winter Walking Week, join the Ranger for this stroll through the woods & looplines.

Please wear suitable clothing & footwear. Walk will involve some steps & uneven ground.

Sat 17th February 12.30 - 3.30pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0161 7934219 E: joseph.palframan@salford.gov.uk IRWELL VALLEY WALK Clifton Country Park Explore the wilderness of the Irwell Valley, with lots of great views and a spectacular viaduct! Come prepared for mud and rough ground. Wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. 4-5 miles, medium walk difficulty.

Wed 21st February 10.00am FREE (booking not required) Tel: 0161 7934219 Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk

PEEL PARK WINTER WALK Peel Park, M5 4PD Join the Park Keeper for this walk through the park, along the River Irwell and to the Meadows. 5 miles, fairly easy walk. Meet at Park Keeper base behind the Maxwell Building.

Sat 24th February 12.30pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0161 7934219 E: joseph.palframan@salford.gov.uk LOOPLINES IN THE SPRING Blackleach Country Park A spring walk discovering Salford’s rich array of converted footpaths.

7 miles, fairly easy walk.

Sun 25th February 10.00am FREE (booking not required) Phone: 0161 7907746 E: richard.marshall@salford.gov.uk

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Kids Activities 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 BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT & STORY TIME Boothstown Library Mums social gathering with breast feeding support available. Ongoing.

Mondays, 10.30-11.30am FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0800 952 1000 STORY-RHYMETIME Stories, rhymes, crafts and play. A fun way to help babies and children develop their listening, thinking and talking skills. For children up to 4yrs.

Term time only:Worsley Library Mondays, 2.00pm Walkden Gateway Library Tuesdays, 9.30pm Winton Library Tuesdays, 11.00am Swinton Gateway Thursdays, 2.00pm FREE, 20p refreshments www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk MINI DRIBBLERS St Paul’s Church Community Centre, Walkden A fun introduction to football for boys & girls 2-5 years old. Dress your child in suitable clothing & footwear.

Tuesdays, 10-11am FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 ONCE UPON A TIME… Ordsall Hall Museum For young children and their adults.

Listen to wonderful stories together, have fun singing songs and rhymes, make simple crafts to take home, play with our toys and percussion instruments. Visit the cafe after.

Wednesdays (term time only) 9.45 - 10.45am £1.00 per child Tel: 0161 872 0251 34 ON OUR DOORSTEP

TINY TOTS RAMBLERS 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 UNDER 5'S FIRST STEPS The Lowry Weekly dance workshop where your little one can explore their creativity and have tons of fun! In this season we will wriggle, jiggle and jump as we explore stories, rhythm & music through our bodies. Ages 2½ - 4½.

Fridays 10-10.45am | 11.00-11.45am £3.50 (£1.75 Salford Residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000 SALFORD JUNIOR PARKRUN Buile Hill Park A free weekly 2k FUN timed run for juniors only (4-14 year olds). The course is run on a mixture of tarmac paths and grass. Ideal for all levels.

Sundays, 9.00am FREE www.parkrun.org.uk/salford-juniors LITTLE LISTENERS WITH OPERA NORTH The Lowry Players from the renowned Orchestra of Opera North create a specially designed concert for babies, children under 5 and their grown-ups.

Booking required.

Thu 8th March 11.30am £5.00, additional child £1.00 www.thelowry.com CONTEMPORARY DANCE TECHNIQUE CLASS The Lowry The Centre for Advanced Training in Dance are holding classes for male & female dancers; Foundation level (7 years+); Intermediate (12-17yrs).

Offering students a fun and insightful experience into the exciting world of contemporary dance.

Fridays to 23rd March 5.00 - 6.00pm Foundation: £3.50 Intermediate: £4.50 www.thelowry.com

Markets ECCLES MAKERS MARKET Church Street, Eccles Town Centre Northern Artists, designers, food producers and makers. Music by local musicians and DJ’s. Join us for a great family day where Church Street comes to life! Second Saturday of each month.

Sat 10th February Sat 10th March 10.00 - 4.00pm FREE entry Facebook: Eccles-Makers-Market FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET Eccles Shopping Centre Homemade sausages, salami, dairy products, preserves, crafts and lots more! 3rd Saturday of each month.

Sat 17th February Sat 17th March 9.30am - 2.00pm FREE entry Tel: 0161 707 3058 LOWRY MAKERS MARKET

Lowry Outlet Plaza The finest local food, drink, art, design, vintage and modern craft.

Browse the stalls, sample and enjoy the music and performances.

Sat 24th & Sun 25th February Sat 24th & Sun 25th March Saturdays, 10am-7pm Sunday, 11am-5pm FREE entry www.lowryoutlet.co.uk

Special Activities SALFORD VOLUNTARY RANGERS Blackleach & Clifton Country Parks Volunteer for practical conservation tasks at our local Country Parks.

Blackleach: Tuesdays 10am-3pm Clifton: Thursdays 10am-3pm FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 CREATIVE WRITING Worsley Village Library Health Improvement activity: Got something you want to say?

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Wednesdays to 7th March 6.30 - 8.00pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0800 952 1000

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What’s On SINGING WITH DEMENTIA Humphrey Booth Resource Centre A Salford based Charity dedicated to using music as a communication tool to stimulate the process of recall of past memories for people with Dementia/Alzheimers. You can stay for lunch and continue to enjoy company and relaxation.

Wednesdays 10.30am - 12.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 788 9053 www.singingwithdementia.co.uk BUSY BEE SEWING GROUP Eccles Town Hall Health Improvement activity: Learn how to use a sewing machine and to follow a basic pattern. Make new friends at the same time!

Thursdays (term time only) 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE Julie Kenyon: 07826 874122 or 0800 952 1000 TECH THURSDAYS Boothstown Library Are you baffled by apps and digital services? Want some help using your smartphone or tablet to access our online services? Get help with downloading apps, setting up an email account, using our online services and your online account to reserve and renew books. For adults.

Thursdays, 10.30-11.30am FREE Tel: 0161 799 6549 LARK HILL PLACE 1918 Salford Museum and Art Gallery For 2018, Lark Hill Place, our famous recreated street, has moved forward in time to 1918, as we mark 100 years since the end of WWI. Shifting the setting from 1897 to 1918, we explore how life might have changed for the residents of the street. Lark Hill House has become a convalescent hospital for wounded soldiers, Mr. Tomlinson’s shop will be adopting rationing, Mrs. Brown’s daughter is working on the trams in Salford as an Emergency Conductor. See how war impacted everyone there.

6th February - 21st December FREE Tel: 0161 778 0800

WORSLEY WOODS VOLUNTEERS Worsley Woods Come along and help the ranger with practical conservation tasks in the woods. Meet at Sefton Drive play area. Please confirm attendance prior to the event.

Sat 10th February, 10am-12.30pm Sat 3rd March, 10am-12.30pm Mon 12th March, 12.30-2.30pm FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 ECHO CAFE Eccles Town Hall, Church Street Eat, drink and relax in our beautiful Victorian Ballroom. With Live Music, Art Exhibitions, Craft Fairs and more!

Sat 10th February Sat 10th March 10.00am - 2.00pm FREE entry www.ecclestownhall.org BRIDGEWATER VOLUNTEERS Duke’s Drive Car Park Work in the great outdoors, learn new skills & meet new people. All abilities welcome. Adults only. Wear suitable footwear and outdoor clothing. Bring a packed lunch.

Woodland Warmer Sun 11th February, 10am-3pm Barton Pocket Park Pond Tidy Wed 21st February, 10am-3pm Duke’s Drive School’s Out Wed 7th March, 10am-3pm Duke’s Drive Wetland Planting Wed 21st March, 10am-3pm Duke’s Drive FREE Jill Tyson: 07872 808003 or email: jill.tyson@salford.gov.uk MEET THE ARTIST: DAVID COULTER Salford Museum & Art Gallery Local artist David Coulter will be working on one of his iconic paintings in the gallery. His paintings set the scene of Salford in the 1950s. Find out about his technique, see him at work and ask him any questions.

Sun 11th February 12.30 - 3.30pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800

THREE SISTERS CONSERVATION Three Sisters Join the Ranger for a practical conservation session. Meet by the Rutland Road entrance. Please confirm attendance prior to event.

Wed 14th February Wed 14th March 12.30 - 2.30pm FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 CRAFT SOCIALS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Get together with a group of crafty individuals to explore new techniques and share skills. Our demonstrations are themed around using paper as our main material. Ages 16yrs+.

Includess materials and hot drink.

Wed 14th February: Paper Roses Wed 14th March: Fabric Apples 5.30 - 7.30pm £8.00 (booking not required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 ECCLES & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY Alexandra House, Peel Green Join us for talks and presentations on a wide range of topics relating to both local and national history.

Second Wednesday of each month.

Wed 14th February: David George - Manchester Docks to Salford Quays Wed 14 March: Judith Atkinson - Barton Bridges Falling Down 7.30pm Annual membership £16.00 Visitor’s fee £3.00 per meeting Email: eccleshistory@yahoo.co.uk GHOST AND HISTORY TOUR Ordsall Hall Find out about the fascinating history of Ordsall Hall and some of the ghosts who are said to haunt this atmospheric building on these special tours of the oldest building in Salford.

Suitable for ages 12yrs+ Thu 15th February 7.00 and 8.30pm £5.00 (+ booking fee, booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 ON OUR DOORSTEP 35

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What’s On CANINE FIRST AID COURSE Civic Centre, Swinton Health Improvement activity: Come along a learn skills which you will have with you for the rest of your life – if you own a dog this workshop is a must-do! Please bring your own lunch.

Sat 17th February 10.00am - 3.00pm (arrive 9.30am) FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0800 952 1000 QUIZ NIGHT Buile Hill Park Hall Join the Mayor and Mayoress of Salford for this popular Quiz Night in aid of their charity appeal.

Thu 22nd February 7.30pm £10 per team (max 6 people per team) Tel: 0800 952 1000 ROSE PRUNING FOR BEGINNERS Ordsall Hall Hands on workshop to learn how to prune your roses to keep them healthy and flowering beautifully.

All equipment provided.

Sun 25th February, 1.30-3.30pm £14.00 (+ booking fee, booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 WEDDING OPEN DAY Ordsall Hall Doors are open to couples searching for their perfect wedding venue.

Come along and see Ordsall Hall in all its wedding glory! Meet the team, sample our delicious canapés and enjoy a complimentary Prosecco.

Sat 3rd March, 12-3pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 Book at salfordleisure.eventbrite.com THE ANNUAL HERITAGE SEED GATHERING AND SEED SWAP! Ordsall Hall Find out more about heritage vegetables and how to get involved with conserving endangered ones.

Introductory talk and demonstration followed by our NEW Spring Seed Swap! Bring your spare seed to swap or just see what seed we are giving away. In partnership with the Garden Organic Heritage Seed Library.

Sun 4th March, 1-4pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 36 ON OUR DOORSTEP

WHISTLE STOP OPERA: DON GIOVANNI Ordsall Hall Dip your toe into opera with Opera North as they focus on Mozart’s operatic drama of seduction, death and morality. Featuring a cast of young singers and an accordionist who channels a full orchestra through his finger tips! A taster for the full production at The Lowry.

Mon 5th March, 3.30-4.15pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 MODEL MAKING FOR TV Salford Museum and Art Gallery These workshops give you the chance to discover how production designers use models to explain their studio designs to directors. You will have a go at designing a simple set and then make a card model to take home.

With Andrew Wilkins, Programme Leader: BA (Hons) Film & TV Set Design, University of Salford. Age 16 yrs+ Mon 12th March Mon 16th April 2.00 - 4.00pm £5.00 (+ booking fee, booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 DRAWING WORKSHOPS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Join artist and Urban Sketcher Caroline Johnson in this practical workshop where you will produce work inspired by the building and collections on display.

Wed 14th March 2.30 - 3.30pm £10.00 (+ booking fee, booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 FROM OUT OF THE SHADOW THE MANCHESTER SOCIETY OF WOMEN PAINTERS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Danny Morrell’s talk will focus on the Manchester Women’s School of Art. With reference to the research of Susan W Thomson, Danny tells the story of a group of Victorian Women who fought for equality and recognition through their art.

Wed 14th March 6.30 - 7.30pm £3.50 (plus booking fee) Tel: 0161 778 0800 Prebook at salfordleisure.eventbrite.com

THE MARKENDALE’S HOMECOMING Ordsall Hall You are cordially invited to a very special event as we welcome home two original, unique, Victorian painted portraits of Ellis and Mary Markendale - members of the famous family of butchers, tanners and skinners who lived at Ordsall Hall, and who farmed its surrounding land, between 1815 and 1871. Be the first to see these ‘never been seen before in public’ portraits, marvel at the recent conservation work on the portrait of Ellis and help to launch a fundraising scheme to conserve the portrait of Mary Markendale. Light refreshments. Ages 12yrs+ Thu 15th March, 6-8pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251

URBAN SKETCHING TASTER Salford Museum and Art Gallery A talk about Urban Sketching in the gallery followed by a ‘sketchcrawl’, led by members of the Manchester Urban Sketchers. Please bring your own drawing materials. Anyone welcome including beginners, no experience necessary.

Sun 18th March, 12-3.30pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 PEST AND DISEASE: THE LATEST IN IDENTIFICATION AND ORGANIC CONTROL Ordsall Hall Talk and demonstration by our Head Gardener on the latest threats to UK gardens, how to identify them and the recent innovations to control them organically as chemicals become less available.

Sun 18th March, 1.30-3.30pm £12.00 (+ booking fee, 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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