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On Our DOORSTEP ISSUE 57 | FEBMAR19

NOW COVERING

19,000 HOMES!

WORSLEY • ROE GREEN • ELLENBROOK • BOOTHSTOWN WALKDEN SOUTH • MOSLEY COMMON • ASTLEY SOUTH SWINTON SOUTH • MONTON • ELLESMERE PARK • CLAREMONT

Early Years Open Day Thursday 28th March - 9.30am – 12pm

At Bridgewater School our wonderfully commi ed, quali ed sta like to give young individuals an early idea of how inspiring and enjoyable school life can be.

Join us at our Early Years Open Day on Thursday 28th March between 9.30am and 12pm and discover an altogether more individual approach to early learning.

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Contents

Editor’s Note...

Welcome to the first our our new bigger On Our Doorstep magazines!

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On Our Doorstep is now covering 19,000 households and businesses in the local area. We are excited to be extending our reach into Astley and Mosley Common, as well as covering the existing areas. We hope you like the new styling and look forward to bringing you fresh content and plenty of useful local information this year!

Also in 2019, together with Angel Media, we have launched ‘Worsley Social’, an event where local business owners can meet and chat in a social environment once a quarter. For more information, follow us on social media.

A Local Tipple

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Allotment News & Tips

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Manchester Midnight Walk Support St Ann’s Hospice on their 10k walk

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Spotlight on...

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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.

Next issue...

What’s On Half Term

Copy Deadline: 8th March

Wood Street Mission

On Our Doorstep: AprMay19

Contact us...

150 years of helping local families in need

All enquiries

RSPCA

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Susie: 0161 790 2504

Celebrating 55 years in Salford

Advertising

Ellesmere in America

Louise: 07890 268167

The Earl of Ellesmere’s last travels in 1853

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Businesses who love working in Roe Green

Activities to entertain the children

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What’s On

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Local Charity News

St Ann’s Hospice’s annual

MANCHESTER MIDNIGHT WALK

...will you BEE there?

Hospice Chief Executive Eamonn O’Neal with actress Sally Lindsay at last year’s Manchester Midnight Walk

The streets of Manchester will be a hive of activity this April as thousands of local people – and bees – take on a 10km moonlit challenge in support of a local charity.

St Ann’s Hospice’s flagship fundraising event, the sponsored Manchester Midnight Walk, is back for its thirteenth year, and will take place on Friday 26th April. The event starts and finishes at the beautiful Manchester Cathedral, and this year walk organisers are encouraging as many people as possible to embrace its bee theme.

Eamonn O’Neal, Chief Executive of St Ann’s explained: “The Manchester Midnight Walk has pulled in crowds every year since it began and it has a real party atmosphere. Every year, many participants come along in fancy dress, and we’re encouraging that again this year too, by inviting people to come along as bees.

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The Midnight Walk is famous for its yellow and black colour theme, so it seems fitting to have as many bees as possible buzzing around the city centre to raise money for our patients, and celebrate St Ann’s as a Greater Manchester charity. Don’t worry if fancy dress isn’t your thing, please do still come along and join us – we’d love to see as many people there as possible.”

The walk starts at midnight, and participants will take on a 10km loop which starts and ends at Manchester Cathedral. Warm up entertainment starts at 9pm, with music, disco and refreshments available before the walk begins.

Interested walkers can sign up to take part in the 10km moonlit stroll now, by visiting the website www.mmwalk.org.uk or calling 0161 498 3631.

A special early bird rate is available for keen walkers who book their place early.

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GRAND HOLDI Astley Point

Grand Holdi is a multi award winning restaurant, with 11 successful ‘Holdi Restaurants’ in the North West, now here in the heart of Astley Point. Led by talented owner-chef Rukon Kamaly, who has gained an outstanding reputation working in South London with skilled chefs and famous restaurants since his early teenage years.

Offering mouth watering dishes that are true to the cuisine of India, here at Holdi we use only the freshest, authentic and highest quality ingredients including our own secret blends of ground spices for exquisite Indian cuisine every time.

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Ameri Lamb Shank:: Cooked with chef’s special

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Served with spicy yoghurt, cumin and nigella seeds, giving it a truly unique taste.

African Saba:: Whole chicken breast cooked using colourful African chillies blended with Indian spices, lending it a unique flavour and tantalising taste.

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prawns glazed in honey. Cooked in a special cream based sauce and various roasted nuts.

All the Holdi establishments boast a 5 star food hygiene rating. At Grand Holdi we are dedicated to our clients and endeavour to offer a fast, efficient and friendly service, making you feel welcome every visit. Celebrate special occasions with us, or get together with family and friends. We can cater for small and large parties up to 240 people.

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“We would like to thank the Grand Holdi for an unforgettable evening. The atmosphere was very cosy and vibrant, the staff extremely kind, polite and welcoming. The exciting menu had dishes hand selected from all over Asia as well as the executive owner/chef’s own contemporary and classic dishes.

It was a whole new experience for all of us; the appetizers had distinctive individual flavours and the variety of starters had us spoilt for choice. Dine in Grand Holdi you won’t be disappointed!”

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We also offer a full grill selection, special seafood platters and a wide choice of vegan dishes.

Take the opportunity to try something new and ask us for a special recommendation!

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Roe Green and two of On Our Doorstep’s longest standing advertisers. air Eden is a hair salon which has been open on Roe Green for eighteen years. We specialise in looking at your hair and scalp, and looking at ways to get your hair into the best condition possible. We offer hairdressing services to men, women and children, from cuts and colours, to blow waves and hair for special occasions.

Hair colours only look fabulous if your hair is in great condition first, and so we work with all of our clients to make sure that their natural hair is cared for properly in salon and at home, so that we can get brilliant results with colour every time. We also believe that the best blow waves are only achieved with the right products and tools, and so we give every client advice on which are the best products and tools on the market for them.

Customer service is key to us, so every member of our team is trained to make coming into the salon a relaxing and friendly experience, for every single one of our clients.

We love the village feel of Roe Green, and the people that live in and around the area.

While our clients come from all over the North West, locals are our core.

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117 Greenleach Lane, Roe Green M28 2RS | Tel: 0161 790 3434 | www.haireden.co.uk orsley Laser Clinic set up in Roe Green in September 2011.

Owner Dawn chose the picturesque setting after years of being based in the hustle and bustle of Manchester City centre. The peaceful location was the perfect place to offer city centre aesthetic treatments in a small village setting.

Continually growing and developing, both Dawn and Kate (pictured) offer a wide range of beauty, holistic and aesthetic treatments and procedures with all the injectables being carried out by registered prescribing nurse Janine Ogden. Popular treatments include Dermalogica and Environ facials, non surgical facelifts, LipoSculpt, Dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, medical needling and electrolysis.

Nurse Janine performs the dermal fillers, wrinkle reducing injectables, leg vein treatment, medical grade peels and consultations for surgical procedure.

“We have advertised with On Our Doorstep from day one, nearly 8 years! We’ve gained lots of clients through the magazine and feel privileged to be part of the Worsley community. Susie and her team do such a great job and are always professional and most helpful!”

Kate joined Dawn in June 2015 and has since become an expert in specialised treatments including pregnancy massage and beauty treatments such as lash lifting and Shellac nails.

Having won Cosmetic Clinic of the Year three times already, they are excited to be through to the final of the prestigious awards ceremony for 6th time in 7 years this year! Fingers crossed it’s fourth time lucky for the girls who have a real passion for beauty and aesthetics..

Forrester Street, Roe Green M28 2JL | Tel: 0161 799 1808 | www.worsley-laser-clinic.co.uk

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WHAT’S ON HALF TERM MULTI SPORTS & CRAFTS Walkden High School Keep the kids entertained this Half Term, whatever the weather with Salford Community Leisure.

Fun multi-sports and arts & crafts available all day. A great chance to hang out with friends in a safe and friendly place. No need to book just turn up! Packed lunch and drinks are required. 8 years+ Mon 18th to Fri 22nd February 10.00am - 3.00pm £3 per child per day email: amy.hallsworth@scll.co.uk

SPORT & PERFORMING ARTS CAMP St Ambrose Barlow High School, Swinton Join our team of experienced tutors, specialists and coaches in a variety of workshops and coaching sessions including dance, drama, music and sport. Learn new skills, be creative and most of all have fun! Swimming offsite for children 8yrs+ available.

Please bring a packed lunch each day. A light breakfast and afternoon snacks will be provided for children attending the 8am till 6pm camp.

Wear suitable clothing for sports activities. Ages 5-12 years.

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DEN BUILDING Worsley Woods Bring the children for some Half Term fun. Meet by the entrance near Beesley Green Community Centre off Greenleach Lane. There is a 10min walk to the den building location.

Mon 18th February 12.30 - 2.00pm £1.00 per child (no booking required) Tel: 0161 793 4219

DEN BUILDING Clifton Country Park More den building fun for the children this Half Term! Wear old clothes and welly boots! Meet outside the Visitor Centre.

Wed 20th February 10.30am - 12.00pm £1.00 per child (no booking required) email: rangers@salford.gov.uk Tel: 0161 793 4219

WHAT A SONG & DANCE The Lowry Come along and watch the Salford Music and Performing Arts Service (MAPAS) Musical Theatre Group performing all your favourite songs and dance from the big screen.

Suitable for all.

Tue 19th to Thu 21st February 7.30pm £10 Adults | £7 Concessions (booking required)

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GET A MOVE ON! Science + Industry Museum Join our amazing journey for fun, thrills and laughs! Climb aboard our Rocket Racers workshop and design your own train of the future, take a pit stop at the Science Showdown for live experiment fun, park up at The Great Bridge Build Off and use your skills to bridge a gap between two cities, and for younger visitors, make sure you collect an Early Years Engineers Power Packs from the front desk (be quick, availability is limited!). Roll up at our Victorian Fairground, visit Stephenson’s Rocket, one of the world’s first train engines and visit the hands-on gallery, Experiment.

Sat 16th to Sun 24th February 10.00am - 5.00pm FREE entry Charges apply for some activities www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk

MEET THE VETERANS IWM North A special opportunity to meet war veterans and eyewitnesses, including those who lived through the Second World War and the Cold War, to hear their personal stories of conflict.

Veterans will recount tales of their wartime life, giving families first-hand insights into the impact of war on people’s lives. Suitable for all ages.

Tue 19th February 11.00am - 3.00pm FREE www.iwm.org.uk

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We are looking for high quality graduates and career changers to embark on our initial Teacher Training Programme

Through our Family Basics project, we provide practical help to families who need support with the day to day essential items that every family needs for their children’s wellbeing and development.

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Families can, by appointment, visit our Family Basics room at Wood Street in Manchester City Centre, to pick the items they most need.

We also promote engagement in education by helping families with the costs of going to school through the SmartStart school uniform project, as well as holiday book clubs to promote reading and literacy.

We work tirelessly to raise awareness about child poverty through our communications, holding events and giving talks at schools and businesses.

The charity helps thousands of children and their families every year, and all of our services are free for families to access on referral. We work with all statutory services and voluntary agencies across Manchester and Salford to ensure as many families as possible, who are in need of support, can bereferred for help.

For more information on how you can support us or if you know a family that needs our help please go to our website www.woodstreetmission.org.uk

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Local Charity News

RSPCA Manchester & Salford

Celebrating 55 Years! been transferred to specialist centres, networked out amongst other branches or sadly been too unwell to find new homes).

Not many people know that each branch of the RSPCA is a separately registered charity and is responsible for raising money to fund their animal rehoming work. The RSPCA Manchester & Salford branch is celebrating 55 years as a registered charity.

The branch originally established the RSPCA animal hospital in Weaste, but when funds ran out in the early 1990s it was taken on by the national RSPCA. It took some years for the branch to get back on its feet, as finances remained poor, but for the past 11 years the branch has been able to focus on supporting the national RSPCA inspectorate by taking in the animals they have rescued from neglect, cruelty and abandonment.

In December the branch hosted a big birthday bash for its staff, volunteers and supporters to mark the occasion and give thanks to their dedication and commitment to the charity. The branch hopes that it will be able to help many more animals in need and would like to thank the community for its continued support.

For more information visit www.rspca-manchesterandsalford.org.uk RSPCA Manchester and Salford Branch, 565 Wilbraham Road Chorlton, Manchester, M21 0AE

In that time the branch has admitted approx 4,600 animals and rehomed over 4,200 (the others have

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A LOCAL TIPPLE

Special Feature

With the rise in hipster gin and craft beer establishments springing up around the UK, there’s more choice than ever when it comes to browsing the drinks menu. Consumer demand for limited edition and small batch beers, pink and flavoured gins, continues to rise. Here in Salford we have our own home grown producers of both Craft Beer and Gin and we are proud to be able to share their stories and inspire you visit their websites to find out more.

In 2015 Worsley Gin’s founder and MD Ned set out on a mission to create a luxury Gin that was without compromise on quality, cost, design or craftsmanship. His vision was to combine inspiration from the beautiful village of Worsley, the quality and detail of a bygone age and a state of the art single distillation process.

18 months later, after his adventure of discovery, sampling over 200 variations of the recipe to get it just right, he had accomplished his mission.

To help with bringing the brand to life, Creative Director Pamela joined the company and together in 2017, they introduced Worsley Gin to the market.

“Our journey into brewing started many years ago. As kids, we’d help our dad make homebrew in the cellar of our family home.

Years later, Keith spent time in Oslo and was inspired by the amazing craft beer scene. We decided to take what we had learned from our dad, add our skills and combine it all together.

The result was SEVEN BRO7HERS, a brewery dedicated to brewing the best beer for everyone.

We have an onsite brewery taproom in Salford, our first Beerhouse in Ancoats and due to open our 2nd Beerhouse at Middlewood Locks, Salford in May 2019.”

Visit us at www.sevenbro7hers.com

The concept, born in early 2017 was launched in October 2018 with an “official” launch on 4th December at Wood & Co in Manchester with Manchester Confidential.

Founder Nick, from Salford said, “I wanted to build a brand that people could put their trust in and know they would get a quality product no matter what we do.

Currently, we’ve released the Contemporary style gin and our Raspberry flavoured gin, which is made with freshly squeezed raspberry juice. We have some big plans with quality bars and products this year so keep your eyes peeled!"

Worsley Gin continues to expand in the bars and home collections of gin connoisseurs across the U.K. and internationally.

You can try it yourself at: Riosca (Swinton), Hop & Hazelwood (Tyldesley), Terrace NQ and Renaissance Hotel (Manchester), The Beer School (Bolton) with The Botanist group coming up around Easter 2019.

Available from www.worsleygin.co.uk

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New York Exhibition, 1853

Ellesmere In America In 1903, Lady Alice Egerton (Countess of Strafford, died 1928), youngest daughter of the First Earl of Ellesmere, edited her father's personal reminiscences of the Duke of Wellington. She was encouraged to write, as an introduction, her own memoir (55 pages) of her father. On pages 50-51 of this, she wrote a paragraph about his love of foreign travel, the last undertaking being a visit to America and Canada in the summer of 1853.

“This last journey was undertaken at the instance of the Government of the day, who wished to send a representative of this country to the opening of the New York Exhibition in 1853.”

This was to be a replica of the event held in London, though on a much smaller scale. The formal opening of the exhibition was delayed from early May to mid July, and offered an opportunity to visit Philadelphia, and subsequently Niagara, Montreal, and Quebec, and, after the ceremonies of the opening were over, to Boston.

“Much hospitality was shown us during the whole of that tour, chiefly and notably by Lord Elgin, then Governor-General, and Mr Prescott, the delightful historian, whose works are as charming as he was himself. Among those who accompanied my father and his family were the late Prince Victor of Hohenlohe, then a sub-lieutenant in the Navy, and the late Lord Acton.”

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each of the senior members had to write a report upon their findings. The Earl wrote a summary report, though he did mention the Fine Arts aspect of the exhibition. As a Commissioner of the London Crystal Palace fair in 1851, he was very well placed to comment on the success or otherwise of the New York fair.

The presence of this party in New York and the other cities caused a great stir of excitement amongst the local glitterati and academics. He was invited to attend many society functions, and wherever he and his family went, they were greeted by admiring groups of people. He was invited to attend the annual celebration of the arrival of the Pilgrims at Plymouth, Mass., but was unable to go.

He was elected an honorary member of the Shakespeare Society on Long Island and received an honorary LL.D. degree at Harvard. He was often affected by gout and rheumatism, which severely hampered some of his travels and appearances.

He spent some of his time towards the end of his trip in a very diplomatic rôle, helping to smooth ill-feeling between the fishermen of Canada and the United States, over fishing rights. Much of how he spent his time there has come from local and national newspapers in America, from the memoirs of some of the academics, and from the journals of Sir (later Lord) John Dalberg Acton. The story of this, his last overseas visit, will be the subject of a new book to be published in Spring 2019.

Written by Paul Speakman

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After a cold January, it should start to warm up as the days get longer. So what should we do to prepare for spring?

Prepare Your Beds...

Now is the time to remove any weeds before they have a chance to start their vigorous spring growth. They may look small and limp but, if you leave them they will soon grow and overpower your tiny seedlings.

Rake over your beds and break up any surface lumps, ready for planting your new crops when the weather gets a bit warmer. Late winter is also the time to apply conditioners to the soil such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium as they need time to be absorbed and spread evenly throughout the soil.

If you have fruit bushes or trees, spindly or dead shoots should be pruned to encourage new and healthy growth.

If you potted sweet pea seeds in dry compost before Christmas, give them some water now as they will react to the increasing levels of light and warmer days. Don’t overdo it as too much water will be even worse than too little - ‘an insufficiency of neglect’ is a gardeners worst enemy!

It is tempting to stay inside and warm at this time of year but, if you feel able, take a few minutes to turn your compost heap, it will encourage the rotting process. If you don’t fancy being outside, give your garden tools a clean and oil any moving parts instead of waiting only to find some of them need urgent care when you need them to be operational.

Sowing and Planting...

In February, buy all your seed potatoes and start chitting!

You can plant shallots and garlic straight into well-draining soil in a sunny spot. You could sow broad beans outside, brussel sprouts under glass and Lettuces indoors.

In March, as it starts to warm up, sowing and planting outdoors can start properly! Plant first early potatoes, shallots and garlic by the end of the month. Bare-root fruit trees and bushes should be planted by now. Broccoli, cabbages, brussel sprouts and other brassicas can be sown outdoors. Root vegetables outside, but under cloches or frames. Indoors you can sow aubergines, chillies and peppers.

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Allotment News...

Tindall Street, Eccles: We are waiting for

a decision on whether a bid for grant funding has been successful. If it is then a new pergola will be built to provide a meeting and discussion place adjacent to the existing log cabin. We received a donation of six secondhand wooden raised beds which are to be refurbished and placed around the community area.

Hilton Lane, Walkden: The City Council has agreed that the land allocated for allotments, when Bellway build their new housing estate, will remain in Council ownership and a 25 year self-management will be granted to an appointed new committee.

Poorlots, Irlam: We are still awaiting a date for the Public Enquiry into the mistaken registration of land at this site as Common land. This complex issue has taken over 15 years of investigation and negotiation to bring it to the point of public consideration. It is hoped to reach a conclusion during 2019!

Former Swinton Sewage Works: This is a complex site with many and varied interested parties requiring consideration.

Hopefully, progress will be made towards re-establishing the allotments.

We are keeping the waiting list under review.

Interested in registering for a plot?

Please contact the Salford Allotment Federation secretary at carolyn.collins@me.co.uk

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WHAT’S ON February & March COMMUNITY EVENTS

BOOTHSTOWN BUDDIES Would you like to give something back to your community in the Boothstown area? We are looking to establish ‘Boothstown Buddies’ to help support lonely and isolated people. If you have an hour a week to spare please get in touch.

FREE Julie: 07767 354 905 NORTH MANCHESTER IBS SUPPORT GROUP Transcend Therapies Monton Road, Monton This group is to support local IBS sufferers. Meetings will be held on the first Friday of every month.

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Fridays, 6.00pm FREE ibSNetworkManchester@outlook.com FRIENDS OF ROE GREEN Roe Green Church Hall Join us for a talk by Malcolm Tranter on "Aspects of China." Refreshments and raffle. Everyone welcome.

Wed 20th February 2.00pm £2.00 Members, £3.00 Visitors Jean: 0161 790 4635 VOLUNTEERING DAY Lightoaks Park Come and join us for a few hours in the great outdoors. The tasks vary from week to week depending on the time of year. You can usually find us weeding, litter picking or planting bulbs, trees and shrubs. More detail will be added to the event once we have a clearer idea of what we will be up to on the day. We are a very friendly bunch and it would be great to meet you. All tools provided, no experience required.

Sun 24th February Sun 10th & 24th March Sun 14th & 28th April 11.00am - 2.00pm Facebook: lightoakspark 28 ON OUR DOORSTEP

WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House Join us for our AGM with Hot Pot Supper and Russ Hedley giving a talk on “Wild Life in the Garden”.

All welcome, please book in advance.

Mon 4th March 7.30pm £5.00 Anne Adams: 0161 728 6783 CLAREMONT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Height Methodist Church, King St. Meeting to discuss issues effecting the local community including, crime, housing and environmental issues. 1st Wednesday of each month.

Wed 6th March 7.30 - 9.00pm FREE Mary Ferrer: 0161 288 1968 CHARITY FASHION SHOW Swinton Park Golf & Country Club Fashion Show & Sale Company will be providing a range of brand new clothing with up to 75% off RRP. Brands include Next, Wallis, River Island, M&S, Evans, Debenhams and many more. Styles for all ages & sizes.

Buy on the night so bring your debit card! Browse accessories stalls too.

Wed 13th March 5.00 - 11.00pm (booking required) Show only £5 | Show + Food £10 Facebook / Twitter: Pride in Lleyton WORSLEY, BOOTHSTOWN AND ELLENBROOK COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETING Worsley Road United Reform Church, Worsley Meetings giving residents a chance 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 13th 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 Dr. David Winston on "Edith Cavell."

Refreshments and raffle.

Everyone welcome.

Wed 20th March, 2.00pm £2.00 Members, £3.00 Visitors Jean: 0161 790 4635 CLAREMONT AND WEASTE COMMUNITY MEETING Venue TBC Meetings giving residents a chance 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.

Tue 26th March, 6.30pm FREE Marie Shields: 0161 603 4091

FAMILY ACTIVITIES DOCUMENTARY CHALLENGE IWM North Make and feature in your own minidocumentary. This is your family’s chance to have your say and share stories ranging from spies to bomb shelters and from refugees to ration books. Documentary filmmakers at SMASH TV will guide you to create your documentary and download them afterwards. For ages 8yrs+ Daily, drop-in £10.00 per family www.iwm.org.uk/events WINTER SCAVENGER HUNT Clifton Country Park Pick up a sheet from the cafe and go out to look for some wintry wonders of the park things from nature in winter. Warm up after in the new cafe located in the visitors centre.

Wednesdays to Sundays (until the end of February)

9.30am - 3.30pm FREE Scavenger Hunt Tel: 0161 793 4219

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Taking inspiration from our theatres, galleries and surrounding landscape.

Every Saturday there is something new. Ages 5-11 years Saturdays, 11am-12.30pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0843 208 6000 MR TOMLINSON'S SWEET SHOP Salford Museum and Art Gallery Take a step back in time to Lark Hill Place, an atmospheric re-creation of a typical northern street during Victorian times. Browse the shelves and see what sweet treats are in store in Mr Tomlinson's shop!

Sundays, 12.30-3.00pm FREE donations welcome Tel: 0161 778 0800 LEARN TO RIDE MediaCityUK For beginners and those who are a little rusty. Led by qualified instructors in a safe, off-road environment.

Bikes and helmets provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own.

Ages 12yrs+ only Purchase tickets via Eventbrite.

Sun 24th February 9.30 - 11.30am FREE (booking required) email: cycle.training@tfgm.com FAMILY SUNDAY Ordsall Hall Have a go at some fun, hands-on activities that span the history of the Hall from the 1300’s to present day. A new activity each month.

Sun 3rd March Sun 7th April 1.00 - 4.00pm £1.00 per child Tel: 0161 872 0251 FAMILY FILM CLUB Little Hulton Library Join us for a fantastic film on the second Saturday of every month.

The films will be based on popular children's books and either U/PG classifications.

Sat 9th March & 13th April 10.00am (drop in) FREE Tel: 0161 790 4201

HEALTH & FITNESS DANCEFIT CLASS / CIRCUIT United Reform Church, Worsley Rd Health improvement activity:Free exercise class to improve stamina, posture and flexibility.

Bring a drink and wear suitable shoes. Runs to end of March.

Mondays, 10-10.45am FREE (booking not required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 MINDS AND THE MUSEUM: GALLERY YOGA Salford Museum and Art Gallery For 2019, we’re excited to launch our new mindfulness and wellbeing activities with weekly yoga sessions.

Surround yourself with the peace and serenity of our gallery collections as expert instructor Lynn Boardman guides you through the practice of yoga. Perfect for all levels, beginner to expert. Mats and blocks included, but bring your own if you can.

Mondays, 10-11.30am £6.00 per session (booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 INDOOR KURLING Rainbow Community Centre, Eccles Join the Health Improvement Service in the popular sport of Kurling.

Ongoing (excl Bank Holidays).

Mondays 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0800 952 1000 INDOOR KURLING Boothstown Village Hall Come along and try indoor Kurling.

Suitable for all ages and abilities.

Mondays to 11th March 1.45 - 2.45pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0800 952 1000 PAWS FOR WALKS Blackleach Walk An hour walk followed by a cuppa and a chat. Dogs must be kept on a lead. Wear appropriate clothing.

Meet outside the Visitors Centre.

Mondays to 25th March 1.00 - 3.00pm FREE Facebook: Salford Paws for Walks Community group

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HEALTH WALKS Put your best foot forward with a friendly local walkers group: Boothstown Community Centre Mondays, 2-3pm Monton Unitarian Church Tuesdays, 10-11am Sundays, 10-11am Swinton Age UK Heritage Walk Wednesdays, 11am-12pm (fortnightly)

Blackleach Country Park Thursdays, 10-11am Clifton Country Park Thursdays, 10.15-11.15am Worsley Court House Fridays, 10-11am email: jo.bennett@scll.co.uk NHS HEALTH CHECKS Free NHS health checks including blood pressure, BMI, pulse rates, cholesterol and general health advice. Must have a Salford GP. Marriott Hotel book: 0161 975 2000 Mondays, 12-5.30pm Eccles Town Hall Tuesdays, 1-4pm (drop in) Total Fitness Wednesdays, 1.30-3.30pm (drop in) Swinton Gateway Wednesdays, by appointment Saturdays, 10am-12.30pm Boothstown Community Centre Wednesdays, 9.30am-1.30pm Beesley Green Community Centre Thursdays, 9.30am-1pm Worsley Village Library Fridays, 10am-12pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 FOOD AND GAMES Eccles Recreation Ground Health improvement activity:Come and join us at the Broadway Bowling Pavilion for a light lunch and tea or coffee for a small charge and to play a big variety of table top games including cards, scrabble and tri-dominoes. For adults only. All welcome.

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COUCH TO 5K Parr Fold Park Improve your health, lose weight, relieve stress, and feel better about yourself. Join our beginners running sessions and take up the challenge to complete 5K. Bring a drink.

Tuesdays 5.30 - 6.30pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 E-BIKE EXPERIENCE Boothstown Marina Please ring to book a taster session and for a safety induction. By appointment only, ring in advance to secure your E-bike experience.

Wednesdays FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 PAWS FOR WALKS Kersal Wetlands, Littleton Road An hour walk followed by a cuppa and a chat. Dogs must be kept on a lead. Meet at Littleton Road entrance.

Wednesdays to 27th March 10.30am FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 RELAXATION SESSIONS Eccles Gateway Come and unwind for an hour in our relaxing atmosphere. Sessions include soothing background music, hand massage, relaxation techniques, stress relieving breathing exercises.

Wednesdays (ongoing) 3.00 - 4.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 WORSLEY POWER WALKS Various routes Join Worsley Walkers on a weekly power walk along various routes in the local area. Walks last for 1.5-2 hours. Trainers or comfy walking shoes a must and water in case you get thirsty. Walks take place along the loop lines, local country parks or Worsley Woods. Meeting points are posted to our Facebook page. We welcome any new walkers.

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BEGINNERS CIRCUIT Boothstown Community Centre Achieve your goals and combat stress. Improve mobility, balance and keep joints healthy and supple!

Wear suitable shoes & bring a drink.

Fridays 1.30 - 2.15pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 MARINA MILERS Boothstown Marina Join our sociable cycling group.

Enjoy rides along the Bridgewater Canal, through Worsley Woods and many points beyond. Rides vary between 8 to 15 miles.

Fridays 10.30am FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 www.marinamilers.uk COMMUNITY BIKE RIDES Health improvement activity: Free leisurely community bike ride for beginners and experienced riders, weather permitting. Ring to book if a bike is required,. Family rides also at Cleavleys in school holidays.

Children must bring an adult.

Cleavleys Track, Winton Fridays, 10am-12pm Parr Fold Park, Walkden Fridays, 1-2pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 INDIAN COOKING: BEGINNERS Boothstown Community Centre Health improvement activity: Come along and learn how to cook.

Simple healthy Indian meals for all the family. Ring for next course date.

Fridays (ongoing) 1.00 - 3.00pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0800 952 1000 ANYONE FOR TENNIS Eccles Leisure Centre 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 1.30 - 3.00pm FREE (booking 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 WORSLEY POWER WALKS Various locations Join Worsley Walkers on a longer 10 mile walk in various locations across the North West. Terrains vary. Wear comfy walking boots and bring water. Meeting points are posted to our Facebook page. New walkers are welcome to this friendly group.

Sundays, 10.30am FREE Hazel Fleming: 07402 210123 email: hazelfleming@hotmail.co.uk MINDFULNESS AND NATURE CONNECTION WALK Bridgewater Canal Join Claire Morris from Wild Awake Mindfulness on a wander around this beautiful greenspace next to the Bridgewater Canal in Salford.

We will be paying attention to the nature around us by engaging our senses to the sights, sounds and smells and meditating in various points throughout the session.

No prior experience needed. Please dress appropriately for the weather and your own comfort. We will be walking in all conditions unless it is very stormy! Adults only, no dogs.

Sat 2nd March, 10.30am-12.30pm FREE (booking essential) www.est1761.eventbrite.co.uk IRWELL VALLEY WANDER Clifton Country Park A two hour walk around the Irwell Valley, starting from Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre, covering around 4-5 miles. Wrap up well and wear sturdy footwear as the terrain can be steep, muddy or rough.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES 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, explore the hall and stay for a coffee.

Wednesdays (term time only) 9.45 - 10.45am £1.00 per child Tel: 0161 872 0251 NCT: MONTON PRAM WALK Monton Green Leaving from Stableford Avenue next to the church on Monton Green, join us for an hour's walk along the Monton heritage trail finishing with a drink in Monton. Pram friendly. If severe rain, walk will be cancelled.

Check Facebook event listing.

Wednesdays 11.30am - 1.30pm FREE Facebook: NCTbolton email: nctboltman@hotmail.com WALKDEN YOUTH PROJECT Walkden Congregational Church An exciting new youth programme.

Activities include sports, Playstation sessions, arts and crafts as well as a place to hang out with your friends.

The church is located next to Walkden Gateway. These sessions are 'open access'. Children are free to arrive/leave at any point.

Suitable for ages 10 years + Wednesdays 5.00 - 7.00pm FREE (no booking required) Amy Hallsworth: 0161 778 0569 email: amy.hallsworth@scll.co.uk TINY TOTS RAMBLERS Clifton Country Park An hour’s slow wander around the park for parents and carers with small children, jumping in puddles, looking at nature, playing hide and seek and cuddling our Fairytale creatures. Join us in the café after to chat and chill out. Meet at the Visitor Centre.

Fridays 10.30am start FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219

UNDER 5'S FIRST STEPS The Lowry Weekly dance workshops for under 5s and their families. Little ones will wriggle, jiggle and jump and explore their creativity. Ages 2½ - 4½.

Fridays, 11th Jan to 26th April Special themed sessions: Fri 1st March: Elmer Special Fri 22nd March: Beauty & the Beast Fri 5th April: Room on the Broom 10-10.45am | 11.00-11.45am £3.50 (£1.75 Salford Residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000 FUN 'N' FLOATS Salford Leisure Centres Weekly fun sessions with large mats, floats and rings in the pool! Ideal way to keep the kids entertained. 8-11yrs.

No booking required. Check with the venue prior to visiting as sessions may change.

Eccles Leisure Centre Saturdays & Sundays 2.30-3.30pm Swinton & Pendlebury Leisure Sundays, 1.00-2.00pm Worsley Leisure Centre Sundays, 1.15-2.45pm £2.10 Freedom £2.60 Non-Member www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk SALFORD JUNIOR PARKRUN Buile Hill Park A free weekly 2k FUN timed run for juniors only (4-14 year olds). Run on tarmac paths and grass. All levels.

Sundays, 9.00am FREE www.parkrun.org.uk/salford-juniors BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT CAFE Marks & Spencer Cafe, Walkden Come and join us bi-weekly at our free breastfeeding support cafe at M&S Walkden. We have a dedicated area of the cafe so come and meet other mums and share your breastfeeding experiences. There will be an NCT breastfeeding councillor at each meet up. Open to all no need to be an NCT member.

Tuesdays 19th February, 5th & 19th March & 2nd April 9.30 - 11.00am FREE Facebook: NCTbolton

SATURDAY ARTS ACADEMY Salford Museum and Art Gallery For ages 12+, our new monthly workshops help you learn new skills to develop your creative skills. Learn to translate your drawings to digital or create your own recordings - these monthly workshops are a great way to take your work to the next level.

Last Saturday of the month.

Digitising your Illustrations Sat 23rd February, 12-2pm £5.00 (booking required) Make your own T-shirts Sat 30th March, 12-2pm £15.00 (booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 ECCLES CODERDOJO Eccles Congregational Church Hall, M30 9AL Make music with Sonic Pi, design characters and animations in Scratch, build interactive stories with Twine, get physical lighting up BBC Microbits and develop your Python skills to make computer games and robots.

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Every 2nd Saturday of the month.

Sat 9th March & 13th April 11.00am - 3.00pm FREE (booking required) www.eventbrite.co.uk COMICS WORKSHOP Height Library For children who like comics and drawing. Book your place with the library. 2nd Saturday each month.

Places are limited. Ages 6-14 years.

Under 8’s must bring an adult.

Sat 9th March & 13th April 11.00am £1.00 per session (booking required) Tel: 0161 736 1907 GALLERY BABIES Salford Museum and Art Gallery Sensory sessions for pre-walking babies and their carers. Explore the activities together in the relaxed atmosphere of our galleries. First Tuesday each month. Spaces limited.

Tue 5th March & 2nd April 10.00 - 11.30am (no booking required) FREE donations welcome Tel: 0161 778 0800 ON OUR DOORSTEP 31

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SPECIAL ACTIVITIES KNIT AND NATTER Ordsall Hall Join us for at our friendly weekly ‘knit and natter’ session. Beginners welcome or bring your own project.

Mondays, 10am-12pm FREE (drop in event) Tel: 0161 872 0251 SEWING FOR BEGINNERS Boothstown Village Hall Basic hand embroidery and sewing for beginners. Machine available or bring your own.

Tuesdays 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0800 952 1000 SALFORD ART CLUB Salford Museum and Art Gallery Join our art sessions which are held weekly at the museum (except in August and at Christmas). A varied programme and demonstrations organised. New members welcome, pop along for a couple of weeks with no commitment.

Wednesdays 5.45 - 7.45pm £25.00 Annual subscription Weekly sessions FREE to members. £1.00 for special demonstrations Facebook: Salford Art Club Tel: 0161 950 5019 BEGINNERS 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!

Term time only.

Thursdays (ongoing) 1.00 - 3.00pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 THE CLOSE KNIT FRIENDS Boothstown Community Centre This friendly knitting group are looking for new members. Come and learn a new skill and meet new friends. Ongoing.

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ECHO CAFE Eccles Town Hall, Church Street Come and enjoy a bite to eat and a hot drink in our wonderful ECHO café. Live music from our talented musicians.

Sat 9th February Sat 9th March 10.00am - 2.00pm FREE entry www.ecclestownhall.org BRIDGEWATER VOLUNTEERS Duke’s Drive Our environment volunteering activities are a great way to work in the great outdoors, learn new skills and meet new people? All abilities welcome. All tools and materials provided. Wear suitable footwear and outdoor clothing. Over 18’s only. Bring a packed lunch - tea and coffee are provided.

Wonder of Willow Wed 13th February, 10am-3pm Duke’s Drive, Monton Spring Clean Sun 3rd March, 10am-3pm Duke’s Drive, Monton Wildflower Wanderings Wed 20th March, 10am-3pm Barton Pocket Park, Eccles Jill Tyson: 07872 808003 e: bridgewatercanal@salford.gov.uk ECCLES & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY Alexandra House, Peel Green Monthly talks are held on a wide range of topics relating to local and national history. Excursions and guided walks are also arranged.

Second Wednesday of each month.

Non-members welcome.

Diane Duffy: Elizabeth Gaskell’s links to Salford Wed 13th February Norman Scott: The Worsley Steamboat Wed 13th March 7.30pm Annual membership £16.00 Visitor’s fee £3.00 per meeting email: eccleshistory@yahoo.co.uk

UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE Eccles Town Hall National organisation for retired & semi-retired people. We have 25 different groups that provide a wide variety of interests and have a Social Morning, with speaker, on the 3rd Friday of every month.

Fri 15th February Fri 15th March 10.00am - 12.00pm £1.00 Marlene evans: 0161 790 9380 THREE SISTERS CONSERVATION Three Sisters, Rutland Road Join the Ranger for a practical conservation session.

Fri 15th February, 10-2pm Sat 2nd March, 10am-12pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 4219 WORSLEY WOODS CONSERVATION TASK Sefton Drive Play Area, M28 2NQ Help the ranger with practical conservation tasks in the woods.

Please park off Worsley Road.

Sat 23rd February Sat 9th March 10.00am - 12.30pm FREE (booking essential) email: rangers@salford.gov.uk MUSIC CONCERTS AT ECHO Eccles Town Hall, Church Street Enjoy Live music and dancing at one of our forthcoming events. Visit our website for up to date details.

JAZZ NIGHT: The Mike Hall Trio Fri 1st March, 7.30pm, £7 EASY STREET BIG BAND Sat 9th March, 7.30pm, £7 DANCE ALONG WITH CADISHEAD BAND Fri 15th March, 7.30pm, £5 DANNY BLACKMOND Sat 23rd March, 7.45 pm, £7 www.ecclestownhall.org

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Sat 2nd March 12.00 - 3.00pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 872 0251 CATH STAINCLIFFE AND JANE MCNULTY IN CONVERSATION Walkden Gateway Come and celebrate International Women's Day with crime writer Cath Staincliffe and Salford-based author Jane McNulty. They will talk about their favourite books and how they have shaped their writing in fiction, plays, screenwriting and TV. Fri 8th March 2.00 - 4.00pm £5.00 (booking required) Tel: 0161 793 2500

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ACQUIRED: A CENTURY OF COLLECTING EXHIBITION TOUR Salford Museum & Art Gallery As part of our joint exhibition with the University of Salford, join staff from both Salford Museum and Art Gallery and the University Collections team on an informative and fascinating tour through the history and artists on show. From the beginning of each collection, this is a journey through video, sculpture, painting and more with an exclusive insight beyond the surface.

Wed 13th March 6.00 - 6.45pm FREE (booking recommended) Tel: 0161 778 0800

BONHAMS VALUATION DAY Salford Museum & Art Gallery Have you got a collection you’d like to know more about? Think you may have a hidden treasure trove?

As we share some of our collections of lesser seen objects in the A-Z, we’re inviting members of the public to bring their collections to share and receive a public auction valuation from Bonhams auction house. Funds from this event will go directly to restoration of our collections in our ‘restore, display, enjoy’ campaign, and includes a valuation session.

Mon 25th March 11.00am - 3.00pm £2.00 (booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 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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Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club’s restaurant concept, Grill in the Park, has brought a contemporary fresh dining experience to the leafy and relaxed setting of this flagship Marriott property in Worsley.

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