On Our Doorstep JunJul17

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Issue 47 | Jun-Jul17 WORSLEY • ROE GREEN • ELLENBROOK • BOOTHSTOWN • WALKDEN SOUTH • SWINTON SOUTH • MONTON • ELLESMERE PARK

Get Ready for Summer!

Local History & Nature Community Festivals

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Welcome Get ready, it’s summer! We love this time of year as the local villages spring to life and community events pop up everywhere.

In this issue we feature two major events, Monton and Worsley summer festivals, local school fairs and summer holiday activities.

Plus, in the What’s On guide you’ll find more details about church fairs, family fundays and lots of outdoor activities.

If you want to look and feel your best this summer, then head to our special “Get Ready for Summer” feature. We share advice on exercise, nutrition, beauty and hair!

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Monton Festival 2017 Don’t miss the community festivities at Dukes Drive

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Summer Activities Keep the kids busy this summer!

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Worsley Summer Festival A host of local events to enjoy

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Welcome Summer!

A special celebration in Eccles

Don’t miss our “Worsley Brook” article. You will have seen the water that runs through Worsley Woods; now you can learn about its history and its path. On a sunny day follow it from start to end, it’s a lovely walk.

Wish us luck on the St Ann’s Hospice flagship event - Manchester Midnight Walk. It’s a 10k walk around the city centre on 23rd June not that far, but I’m sure my legs won’t be moving much the next day!

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Tips from local experts on how to get fit, healthy and looking and feeling great this season!

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Worsley Brook Follow the path and the story of this ancient brook

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Susie

Get Ready for Summer

What’s On Your guide to local events

Editor

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Community News

Saturday 1st July 2017 11am - 5pm • Dukes Drive www.montonfestival.co.uk After Monton Festival in 2015, it was clear that the event could not continue in the same way.

Pavements were overcrowded with adults, pushchairs and children, roads were full of people too - it just wasn’t safe and we felt it had to be cancelled.

So in 2016, instead of cancelling it altogether Monton Village Community Association introduced the new, improved (and SAFE) Monton Community Festival, held on Duke’s Drive.

Come and join us for:n Games n Speciality Food & Drink n Fun Fair n Entertainment n Music n Fun Dog Show n Stalls n Baking Competition n Bands and Street Food on Monton Road n Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and Pirate-related activity in the Fairy Forest, plus entertainers and MORE…!

Despite pouring rain, over 4,000 people came along, and it was a great success for the community.

And this year, it will be even better!

We would like to recognise our sponsors, as without them we could not put on the event: Revive Mortgages, Booths Furniture, Celebrations and Cake Creations, Monton Marketing and our very own On Our Doorstep!

We are still looking for volunteers to lend a hand, so if you could help for even an hour on the day (especially before 11 or 5-6pm), it would be a great contribution to your local community. Email: liz@montonmarketing.co.uk

If you think it sounds like fun, put the date in your diary now, tell your family and friends and come along to our better than ever Festival!

We look forward to seeing you there...

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On Our Doorstep are excited to be sponsoring the “Family Area” at the Monton Festival. Come along and join the fun ~ there is lots being planned!

Whilst in Monton, pop into some of the great independent businesses here...

Stop for a drink, have a bite to eat and browse the shops and boutiques!

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MONTON FLORIST

3 Monton Green, M30 9LE

161 Monton Road M30 9GS montonflorist

www.onthegreeninteriors.co.uk On The Green Interiors offers a complete service for all aspects of your home improvement.

This includes curtains, blinds, upholstery, curtain tracks and poles as well as an amazing selection of the latest designer wallpapers.

Latest projects include installing battery operated blinds at Stablefold Hall, Monton, advising on complete lounge refurbishment in Worsley and working with M&R Architects on Kanya restaurant in Sandbach.

PADGETTS

Monton Florist is a friendly, traditional flower shop based in the heart of Monton since October 2016.

We stock a range of flowers, including tropicals, and can take specific orders for your perfect arrangement!

We do all aspects of floristry including Wedding Flowers, Funeral Tributes, and bouquets for any occasion! Please do not hesitate to get in touch!

Tel: 0161 789 7894

SELECT INTERIOR SHUTTERS 193 Monton Road M30 9PN

Tel: 0161 788 9669 or 07899 807779

www.richardpadgett.com

selectinteriorshutters.com

Padgetts is the longest established estate agent in Monton Village. We’ve trading for 25 years, helping people buy and sell houses since 1992.

Select Interior shutters are a local company based in Monton. We supply and professionally fit Interior Plantation Shutters.

We offer:-

n FREE Valuations n High Street Location in Monton Village n Over 50 years combined experience n Competitive Fees

Interior Shutters are the perfect window dressing ideal for light control and privacy.

Please call us to book your FREE no obligation Valuation.

We can make shutters made to measure for Bay Windows, French Doors, Conservatories, Bedrooms, Bathrooms and Special shaped windows.

Tel: 0161 787 7964 (8am to 8pm 7 days a week)

Contact us for more information or for a FREE quote.

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Kindergarten & Reception Admissions “Teaching in the foundation stage is outstanding and allows pupils to make very good progress.”

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES Summer Football/Multisport Camps Powerleague Soccerdome, Trafford Park, M17 8DD When school's out, it's game on! Run by qualified and background checked coaches, our Football/Multisport Camps will keep 5-12 year-olds active over the summer holidays! We take the stress away and can look after everything including breakfast & lunch*. We host camps every school holiday and half term, plus excellent Birthday Parties which include FREE Adidas Boots for the birthday child.* *T&C’s apply / subject to availability.

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POND DIPPING

POP-UP READING CORNER

Three Sisters, Ellesmere Park Come along & find out what lives in the pond. Meet at the entrance off Rutland Road/ Stafford Road.

Tue 25th July 12.30 - 2.00pm FREE Salford Rangers: 0161 793 4219

Ordsall Hall: 31 July – 10 August Salford Museum & Art Gallery: 15 August – 27 August Brought to you by Salford Libraries this summer. Browse the titles on offer and make use of their cosy reading area. Find out more about the Children’s Library Service and get inspired to read! Special storytelling sessions for 7yrs and under: Ordsall Hall: Thu 3 Aug 10.30am Ordsall Hall: Thu 10 Aug 10.30am Salford Mus: Fri 18 Aug 10.30am Salford Museum: Tue 22 Aug 2pm FREE (no booking required)

DEN BUILDING Worsley Woods Have an adventure in the woods.

Parking available at Beesley Green Community Centre, Follow the den building signs - approx 15 min walk.

Wear suitable outdoor clothing & footwear. Be prepared to get mucky!

Wed 26th July 12.30 - 2.30pm FREE Salford Rangers: 0161 793 4219

MULTI-SPORTS ACTIVITY Walkden High School Keep the kids entertained, whatever the weather with Salford Community Leisure’s fun multisport activities for 8-16yrs. Includes basketball, netball, handball, football, badminton, street dance, arts & crafts and much more!

Show what you have done in our city-wide sports festival “Summer Showcase” to family and friends!

Monday to Friday (excl. bank holiday) 31st July to 31st August 10.00am - 3.00pm £3.00 per day Amy Hallsworth: 0161 778 0569 email amy.hallsworth@scll.co.uk 10 ON OUR DOORSTEP

ORDSALL HALL Craft Corner Get creative at our making table with an Easter themed craft.

Daily, during opening hours

Giant Quiz We’re welcoming the ‘Smartest Giant in Town’ to Ordsall Hall this summer. Celebrate his arrival with our giant themed quiz.

Daily, during opening hours, £1

Meet the Maids Drop in to our kitchen and meet one of the Tudor servants. Find out about her life and have a go at a Tudor craft (different every week).

Wednesdays & Thursdays 10am-12pm & 1-3pm £1.50 All drop in, no booking required Tel: 0161 872 0251

SALFORD MUSEUM & ART GALLERY Holiday Quiz - a prize at the end!

Daily, during opening hours, £1

Construction Corner Make a masterpiece to take home Tue 25th July to Sun 13th August Daily, during opening hours, FREE

Mr Radclyffe’s Toy Shop Try out some Victorian toys.

Tuesdays, 10am-12pm & 1-3pm

Victorian Washday - help Mrs Brown wash the Victorian way!

Wednesdays, 11am, 1pm & 2pm £2.00 Meet the Street - learn about Victorian life and make a peg doll!

Thursdays, 10am-12pm & 1-3pm £1.50

Mrs Tomlinson’s Sweet Shop Fridays, 10am-12pm & 1-3pm

Gallery Tots - sensory sessions for under 5s and their carers. Places limited. First come first served.

Tue 1st August Tue 29th August 10.00-11.00am, £1.00 per child All drop in. Tel: 0161 778 0800

KINGFISHER TRAIL FESTIVAL Clifton Country Park Wonderful country park festival featuring live folk music, walks, pond dipping, natural arts and crafts activities, displays and talks.

Ideal for a great family day out.

Limited parking on site.

Sun 13th August 11.00am - 4.00pm, FREE www.lancswt.org.uk

BRIDGEWATER BEASTIES Duke’s Drive, Monton Come on a hunt for some special creatures. Will you be fast enough to catch a fluttering butterfly or stealthy enough to surprise a wolf spider lurking in the tall grass? All ages.

Bring a net if you have one! Meet on the meadow just past the car park.

Wed 16th August, 1.00-3.00pm FREE www.est1761.org

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Summer Fayre Sunday 25th June ~ 12pm to 3pm

+ BBQ, Beer Tent and Refreshments + Bouncy Castle and Donkey Rides + Tombola Stalls and Grand Raffle + Games and Prize Stalls + Mystery Gifts and Face Painting

Entry 50p Adults Children Free

Fun for all the family! All profits go towards new outdoor play equipment for the school

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SUMMER FAIR

SATURDAY 1ST JULY • 1 - 4pm £1 entry Adults, Children FREE Lots of stalls including:-

BOUNCY CASTLE & BOUNCY SLIDE • FACE PAINTING CRAFT STALLS • REFRESHMENTS & CAKES • PIMMS TENT and lots more attractions!

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Community News

WORSLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

WORSLEY SUMMER FESTIVAL 2017 Sun 16th July ~ Wed 2nd August

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All events take place in Worsley Library unless stated otherwise - we look forward to seeing you!

Fair On The Green: Sun 16 July, 11am-4pm With many stalls, crafts, plants, cakes & refreshments.

The Wigan Ukelele Band play in the afternoon.

Customs and Cultures of Malaysia: Tue 25 July, 7.30pm A talk by Chandra Law £5 incls a glass of wine.

My Life with the Ghurkas: Mon 17 July, 7.30pm A talk by Bob Splaine. £5 incls glass of wine.

Worsley Stroll: Wed 26 July, 10am Meet at the library for a stroll with a walk leader followed by lunch. £6

Beauty Demonstration: Tue 18 July, 7.30pm A demonstration and sale of products by ‘Hidden Beauty’. £5 incls glass of wine.

Cruise on the Bridgewater: Wed 19 July, 1pm Canal trip with Afternoon Tea in the library. £15pp Festival Coffee Morning: Fri 21 July, 10-1pm Refreshments and Book Sale.

A Day of Art: Sun 23 July, 10-4pm with Danny Morrell. Lunch around 12noon. £15 incls lunch and materials.

Summer Quiz: Wed 26 July, 7.30am Teams of 6. £3 per person George Formby Group: Thu 27 July, 7.30pm A musical evening with the Westhoughton “George Formby” Group. £5 - there will be a bar this evening.

Cruise with the RHS: Wed 2nd August, 1pm Canal trip with talk on the Royal Horticultural Society.

Back for Afternoon Tea in the library. £15pp TICKETS MUST BE BOOKED & PAID IN ADVANCE

Contact: Beryl Hensen 0161 794 9627 | Anne 0161 728 6783 | Karen Garrido 0161 794 1574

www.worsleyvillage.org.uk

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n 19 August

n 18 November

n 15 July

n 16 September

n 16 December

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Community News

Eccles Shopping Centre

“Welcome Summer” Event and bring them to the shopping centre for 12pm.

There will be a table set out ready for all bakes.

June 17th Craft and Farmer’s Market Join us for our special ‘Welcome Summer’ event – well, we can always hope summer comes along!

There will be the regular Craft and Farmer’s Market with some great food and gifts for everyone.

PLUS there will be an Afternoon Tea Dance, all are welcome to come along, have tea and dance.

We will be meeting at the Coffee Cart in the Shopping Centre at 1pm.

Come on, show ‘em how it’s done!

AND there’s also a Baking Competition which everyone can enter - young, old, and in-between!

Details are nearly finalised - for more details and updates please visit our Facebook page in June.

Bakers are asked to bake their products at home

The bakes must be completely home-made and can be cakes, buns, scones, pastries, biscuits, brownies, pies and can be entered by people of all ages.

There will be 3 local judges who will score each bake out of 10 for presentation and 10 for taste. All the results will be collated and the bake with the highest overall score will be awarded as the winner, with 2 runners-up. The head judge will have the final say in the event of a draw.

Prizes include some great food and drink, not to mention the glory of being the WINNER!!

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Food Lovers’ Weekend Sat 10th and Sun 11th June

Alfresco Living Weekend Sat 24th and Sun 25th June

Tractoritis Sat 29th July

Jurrasic Cove Adventure Golf Open every day

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Summer Fitness

Run to Get Fit...

Essential Tips for Beginners Running is an ever-popular sport with a variety of targets you can set. The local area offers many opportunities for training and competing at your own pace.

Cardiac Fitness: Check your cardiac fitness before indulging in high volume/intensity training – if in doubt check with your GP. Start training with a mixture of exercise, not just by running – eg. walking, swimming, cycling etc...

A Slow Build Up: Build up your training very gradually, ensuring your body can adapt to the increase in mileage and intensity. A recommended rule of thumb is not to increase mileage by more than 10% a week. Rest and recovery are also very important.

Preventing Injuries: Work on your core strength and flexibility with stretching and Pilates exercises, this will help keep injuries at bay.

The Right Shoe: Good footwear is essential - seek out a local specialist running shop where staff can advise you on suitable shoes.

Regular Sports Massage: Regular massages will help your recovery beween training sessions.

Distance and Pace: If you are targeting a race, training should include shorter runs faster than race pace and longer runs at a slow pace.

Worsley Physio can help you with Gait analysis and screening for potential weaknesses which could cause injuries. We prefer to offer preventative treatment before injuries occur.

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FOOD FOR FITNESS:

Why Nutrition is so Important!

I think we have all heard the phrase “it’s 40% training and 60% nutrition� but I prefer “you can’t out train a bad diet�. I always like to say that it is 100% of both sides that’s needed to truly maximize your efforts. The correct nutrition can help fuel you for a better workout, increase your recovery rate and even help to improve your quality of sleep. Here are some essential tips to help you: n Have slow releasing carbohydrates before training to help provide constant energy throughout your run/gym training/classes etc. n Consume 20g-30g protein and between 10g-20g sugars post workout. This will help you recover from the training quicker and prevent any potential injuries.

n Eat every 2-3 hours to keep your metabolism sky high, thus burning calories and to keep blood sugar levels stable preventing insulin release. n Drink plenty of water. When dehydrated your body starts storing body fat and struggles to improve muscle tone because after all, over 60% of your body is made up of water n Never skip breakfast! Your body needs to know that you are awake so that it can start working efficiently, as it has been fasting whilst you have been asleep and what better way than some protein pancakes. n Early nights. Try getting 6-8 hours of sleep a night to improve your recovery and so that you are ready for the day.

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... for men may come, and men may go, but I go on forever Tennyson “The Brook” The Aviary: The hunting lodge of the Earl of Ellesmere

Worsley Brook Think not a few hundred years, nor even a few thousand, it could be as much as a million, perhaps even more. How long does a stream run for? If it is the Colorado River then you can count the years in many millions – enough to carve the Grand Canyon. The answer is, of course, as long as rain falls on a slope and collects to form a trickle, that builds into a steady flow. Unless there is a drastic change of climate, to create a desert, the stream will “live” and bring life to wherever it flows. So streams are ancient. They are older than anything except the rocks of the land they flow through and our local rivulet - Worsley Brook - is no exception.

An Ancient Stream This Brook predates the hamlets and towns through which it flows. It, and its fresh water, are probably the reason they stand where they are today. But, as streams go, it is never going to achieve anything in the rankings for length, width or depth. In length it is little more than six miles from its source in Walkden to its outlet into the Manchester Ship Canal (formerly the River Irwell). Quite where the Brook has its source is unknown to me. I have traced it to the higher ground of Walkden but modern development and culverting conceal the spot itself. I suspect a spring somewhere. However, once it tunnels under the East Lancs Road on its way south, it begins to assert itself.

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it is joined by Kempnough Brook, from Lumbar Lane. This Brook has, in turn, travelled from the vicinity of Little Hulton. Now the Brook runs beneath the M60 before being released into the beauty of Worsley Woods on its ancient course.

In the 19th century the Earl of Ellesmere decided on a spot of shooting and fishing on his doorstep and had a Lodge built, The Aviary. The Brook was dammed to create a lake that now provides one of the prettiest views in the area.

The Brook was allowed to proceed via an overflow plunge into a tunnel. which drops the stream about 50ft lower, to again run through the Woods. However, this is only the beginning of its adventures for, after only a few hundred yards, it vanishes yet again, into a gaping tunnel...

Underground What Worsley Brook may lack in size, it more than makes up for in history. This little stream has contributed an immense legacy to posterity; starting in the 14th century and, most actively, in the Industrial Revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Local History

Old Warke Dam

Merging of Worsley and Kempnough Brooks

the back gardens look down upon the stream.

It is said that the Brook was once considered as the answer to the Duke of Bridgewater’s problem of transporting his coal to Manchester.

It was to be made into a canal, to the Irwell at Barton, and thence up that river to Manchester.

In the event, this idea was abandoned in favour of the now famous Bridgewater Canal.

It was the planned path of this canal - and an adjacent site intended to be among the world’s first industrial estates - that meant Worsley Brook had to go underground. Not just underground, but under canal!

So, hidden from view behind Mill Brow, a tunnel was carved from the sandstone rock which, faced with brick, runs under what became the Duke’s industrial estate (what we now know as Worsley Green!), to go UNDER the canal for a total distance of around 400 yards from where it leaves the Woods. The only surface evidence of this passage of the Green is a sluice gate structure, fenced and hidden by bushes. The tunnel exits on Barton Road about 20 feet below road level and is easily viewed from the footpath. After a brief scrap of daylight the Brook again tunnels under the mound ruin and intact underground chambers of the former lime kilns on Barton Road, before finally

Exit from the Spillway

The main stream

emerging to freedom. A recent expedition to explore these tunnels found them in need of some maintenance - not surprising after 250 years - but still largely sound. The maintenance has subsequently been done.

Despite having been used as a disposal system by many uncaring businesses and individuals over past years, the Brook has proved remarkably resilient. Where once one could tell the day of the week by the colour of its waters (there was a dye works somewhere along its course, they used purple on Thursdays) it has run clear for decades. The Brook winds through Winton and islands of greenery, created by access roads to the M60 and there is much wildlife; through Peel Green, past the Salford Reds/ Sale Sharks stadium to finally join the Ship Canal.

It has always had a population of Sticklebacks (“Jacksharps”) and occasional Dace, Roach and Chub in the lower reaches. Once, in the days of the Earls, it even had trout!

This secretive little waterway and its wildlife (kingfishers in Winton, believe it or not) deserves our protection and respect. It has surely paid its dues.

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What’s On JUNE & JULY 2017 Community Events ANY YARN GOES Swinton Gateway Knitting Group. Open to all. Drop in.

Wednesdays, 12.30-2.30pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 DOMINOS Barton Arms, Worsley Join us for dominos and enjoy meeting and making friends.

Thursdays, 10.00-11.30am FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House Join us for a Musical Quiz hosted

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Mon 5th June, 7.30pm £2.50 Anne Adams: 0161 728 6783 ST PAUL'S SUMMER FAIR St Paul's Church, Monton Visit us whatever the weather. There will be homemade jams & chutneys, cake stall, greeting cards, plants, Mothers Union Clothesline, Monton Art Group exhibition and much more. Join us for coffee and cake, have bacon butties for lunch, shop at the stalls and have a go at the tombolas including a prize every time 'Sweet Treat' tombola!

Sat 10th June, 11.00am-2.00pm FREE entry Tony: 0161 790 3373 WORSLEY & BOOTHSTOWN: COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETING Bridgewater School, Worsley Open meetings giving residents an opportunity to discover what’s happening in their neighbourhood.

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HOLY ROOD SUMMER FAIR Holy Rood Church, Moorside Rd Variety of stalls, including Craft Stalls, Raffles, Tombolas, children’s games & Bouncy Castle!

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Sat 17th June 2.00 - 4.00pm Entry Adults 50p, Children FREE Heather Heys: 07530 996543 FRIENDS OF ROE GREEN Roe Green Church Hall Join us for a talk by Kevin Kavanagh.

"The De Trafford Family." All welcome.

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Wed 21st June 2.00pm £2.00 Members, £3.00 Visitors Jean: 0161 790 4635 SALFORD ARMED FORCES DAY AT WINTON FESTIVAL Winton Park As part of a national celebration, Winton Festival honours the British Armed Forces with a day of live music, exhibitions, the Salford Angels WI tea tent, military memorabilia, stalls, displays and children's activities. The event starts with the Armed Forces Day Parade at 10.30am from Duke's Drive in Monton to the park.

Sat 24th June 11.00am - 2.00pm FREE entry Email: joanne.farrell@salford.gov.uk WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House Join us for a talk by John Naughton – TV Extra and Actor. All welcome.

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Mon 3rd July 7.30pm £2.50 Anne Adams: 0161 728 6783 FRIENDS OF ROE GREEN Roe Green Church Hall Join us for “Pinny`s Pots” - a talk and demonstration Everyone welcome.

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Wed 19th July 2.00pm £2.00 Members, £3.00 Visitors Jean: 0161 790 4635

SUMMER FUN QUIZ NIGHT St Paul's Church, Monton St Paul's are holding another of their popular quiz nights! It's for fun but does give you a chance to challenge for the Eccles Team Quiz Cup. Ticket includes supper and soft drinks. You are welcome to bring your own wine, beer etc. Maximum of six people per team. Not in a team? Don't worry, still join us and we'll find you a team!

Sat 22nd July 7.30pm £5.00 Adults, £1.00 Children Tony: 0161 790 3373

Family Activities SALFORD'S BIG SING 2017 The Lighthouse Back for it's fifth year running, Salford Music and Performing Arts Service (MAPAS) will bring together around 300 junior school children to perform a number of songs. Some will be learnt at school beforehand and then rehearsed on the day at The Lighthouse, culminating in a performance in the evening with guest conductors and local singing groups and choirs.

Thu 15th June 7.00pm £5.00 per ticket (booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0256 Email: mapas@scll.co.uk MAPAS: WIDER OPPORTUNITIES CONCERTS The Lowry Theatre The MAPAS Wider Opportunities Showcase is back by popular demand. Featuring over 1,000 young musicians from across Salford, these concerts highlight the talents and skills that have evolved throughout this school year…

Come along and celebrate with us the amazing talent that the youth of Salford have to offer.

Mon 26th - Thu 29th June 5.15pm and 7.30pm £7.00 Adults, £5.00 Children Tel: 0843 208 6000 www.thelowry.com

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What’s On MONTON COMMUNITY FESTIVAL Duke's Drive Country Park Brimming with family friendly entertainment, live music, a dog show and over 100 market stalls selling jewellery, crafts, fashion and gifts. Food stalls and a beer tent a perfect day out! Funfair opens Saturday and Sunday on Monton Green. No public parking at venue.

Sat 1st July 11.00am - 5.00pm FREE entry www.montonvillage.org.uk FAMILY BOOK DAY Ordsall Hall As part of Manchester Children's Book Festival 2017, join us for a celebration of all things bookish at Ordsall Hall!

Dress as your favourite character from a book, learn how to draw Oddie the Mouse, hear some ghastly stories and take part in book-related crafts.

Sun 2nd July 1.00 - 3.00pm £1.00 per child (no booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 ST MARK’S SUMMER FESTIVAL St Mark’s CofE Primary, Worsley Join in some summer fun! This year the fair will have an old fashioned seaside theme. There will be lots of children’s activities, stalls, a band, bouncy castle, raffles, tombolos, BBQ, bar and more.

Sat 8th July 1.00 - 4.00pm £2.00 Adults, £1.00 Children Facebook: St. Mark's CofE School PTA BRIDGEWATER WEEKENDER Duke's Drive, Monton It’s back ! Explore the delights of Salford’s Bridgewater Canal and celebrate the birthday of this much loved local waterway, opened 256 years ago. Family fun, entertainment, music, heritage and crafts, plus a great opportunity to explore the canal and the spaces next to it.

Set to be our biggest and best yet!

Sat 15th July 12.00 - 5.00pm FREE entry www.est1761.org

ORDSALL HALL GARDEN PARTY! Ordsall Hall Join us for our annual celebration of fun in the gardens. Lots to do for the whole family - tasty food and drink, ice cream, strawberries and cream, pop up bar, great music, a bouncy castle, mini waltzers, birds of prey, art activities, games, raffles, tombola, a vintage Salford Corporation bus, local history books and plants for sale, storytelling and lots more. Charges for some activities.

Sun 16th July 12.00 - 4.00pm FREE entry (no booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251

NHS HEALTH CHECKS Free NHS health checks including blood pressure, BMI, pulse rates, cholesterol and general health advice. Must have a Salford GP. Worsley Park Marriott Hotel Mondays, 12.00-5.30pm

WALKDEN SUMMER FESTIVAL Parr Fold Park, Walkden A fantastic family day out! Live performances and music on the bandstand all day incl Farnworth & Walkden Brass Band. Sports activities, bouncy castles, donkeys, ice cream, food, face painting, stalls and lots of family fun. Any profits will be put towards the Christmas Lights event.

Join us in raising the community pride and spirit of the local area!

Sun 16th July 12.00 - 6.00pm FREE entry (donations welcome) Facebook: Walkden Community

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

Come and share your skills. Wear suitable foot & outerwear.

Tuesdays, 1.00-3.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000

Health & Fitness COUCH TO 5K Health Improvement Activity: Beginners running session. Come along and improve your fitness.

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Parr Fold Park, Walkden Mondays, 9.30-10.30am Tuesdays, 5.30-6.30pm St Mark’s Primary School, Worsley Fridays, 9.00-9.45am (to 23rd June) Tel: 0800 952 1000 ELLENBROOK GARDENERS St. Mary’s Church, Ellenbrook Health Improvement Activity: Do you want to learn how to cultivate flowers, fruit, herbs or vegetables? Are you green-fingered, love growing things and would like to share your experience and skills?

Then join in throughout spring, summer and autumn.

Mondays, 11.00am FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000

Swinton Gateway Wednesdays by appointment Saturdays, 10.00am-12.30pm Boothstown Community Centre Wednesdays, 9.30am-1.30pm Worsley Village Library Fridays, 10.00am-12.00pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000

OUTDOOR BOWLING Eccles Recreation Ground Come and join us in the popular sport of bowling. Sessions are for adults, all abilities welcome, just turn up and play! Runs to 27th Sept.

Wednesdays, 1.30-3.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 SERVICE, SOUP AND SANDWICH St Mary’s Church, Ellenbrook Learn how to make healthy soups, discover new recipes and meet new friends. Dementia friendly.

Thursdays, 12.00-2.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 CROWN GREEN BOWLING TASTER SESSIONS Boothsbank Park Bowling Club Beginner’s introduction to crown green bowling.

Fridays, 10.30am-12.30pm FREE (ongoing) Tel: 0800 952 1000 BATS AND BOULES Eccles Recreation Ground Join us in some outdoor activities for adults. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Bring a drink of water.

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Kids Activities BABY SOCIAL Bexters Coffee Co, Boothstown An informal group supported by local mums who breastfed their children and have received training to support other mums. Meet other mums and share ideas, recipes etc.

Mondays, 9.30-11.00am FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 TODDLER WALKS Blackleach Country Park Join us for a walk around the park, followed by refreshments in the visitor centre. Suitable for under 5s.

Mondays, 10.15-11.30am FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 NCT: MONTON BUMPS & BABIES The Blind Pig, Monton Meet new and expectant parents in your local area. This group is not recommended for mobile babies due to steps and bi-folding glass windows at this venue.

Mondays, 10.30am-12.30pm FREE Facebook: NCTBolton ONCE UPON A TIME… Ordsall Hall Museum For young children and their adults.

Listen to wonderful stories, sing songs and rhymes, make crafts to take home, play with our toys and percussion instruments, meet other parents and carers, explore the building and gardens and stay for a coffee and a chat in the cafe after.

Wednesdays (term time only) 9.45 - 10.45am £1.00 per child Tel: 0161 872 0251 TINY TOTS RAMBLE Clifton Country Park A walk for young children and their parents or carers. Explore the park on these themed walks. Refreshments afterwards at the Visitor Centre.

Fridays, 10.15-11.30am FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 SALFORD JUNIOR PARKRUN Buile Hill Park 2k FUN timed run for 4-14 year olds.

Run on paths and grass. All levels.

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Markets ECCLES MAKERS MARKET Church Street, Eccles Town Centre Bringing together passionate, award winning food, drink, art & craft producers in Eccles. Performances by local musicians and DJs. Markets every 2nd Saturday of each month.

Sat 10th June Sat 8th July 10.00am - 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 June Sat 15th July 9.30am - 2.00pm FREE entry Tel: 0161 707 3058 LOWRY MAKERS MARKET Lowry Outlet Plaza Join us on the final weekend of the month for the finest local food, drink, art, design, vintage and modern craft.

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

Sat 24th to Sun 25th June 10.00am - 4.00pm FREE entry www.lowryoutlet.co.uk LOWRY MAKERS MARKET: SUMMER FOOD FESTIVAL Lowry Outlet Plaza Bringing you the regular Makers Market plus chef demos, workshops and cookery master classes. Meet the food producers, browse the stalls and enjoy live music and street performances.

Fri 28th to Sun 30th July 10.00am - 4.00pm FREE entry www.lowryoutlet.co.uk

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 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE (drop in, no booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251

READING GROUPS If you enjoy reading and sharing your thoughts with others in a relaxed setting, then join our monthly reading groups. Have fun and read things that you might not normally read.

Most titles chosen are contemporary fiction, tried and tested at reading groups elsewhere. Books provided.

Walkden Library First Thursday, 2.00-3.00pm Third Saturday, 11.00am-12.00pm Boothstown Library First Friday, 1.30pm-2.30pm Swinton Library Second Thursday, 1.00pm-2.00pm FREE Phil Carey: 0161 793 2500 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+.

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QUILLING: Wed 14th June PLANT MARKERS: Wed 19th July 5.30 - 7.30pm £5.50 Tel: 0161 778 0800 LUNCHTIME TOUR: ‘WHAT’S IN STORE’ Salford Museum and Art Gallery Meet a member of the Art Collection Team from the University of Salford for an informal introduction to the exhibition.

Wed 21st June, 12-12.20pm Tue 18th July, 1-1.20pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 WONDERFUL WILDLIFE WALK Duke's Drive Country Park Have you ever spotted a dragonfly as it zooms over Yellow Flag Iris or heard the drilling sound of the Greater Spotted Woodpecker?

Explore Duke’s Drive and marvel at the nature that can be found on your doorstep! There’s so much wildlife to experience, so put on your walking boots, grab a pair of binoculars and join us on this walk of discovery. All ages welcome.

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Sat 24th June 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE (booking essential) www.est1761.eventbrite.co.uk

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What’s On CHAT ABOUT BOOKS Walkden Library Do you enjoy reading books and like the idea of discussing them with others? Find out about new authors and books and join our new group.

Meeting every fourth Saturday.

Sat 24th June Sat 22nd July 11.00am FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 2500 Email: walkden.library@scll.co.uk BRIDGEWATER VOLUNTEERS Duke's Drive, Monton Join us as we try to clear as much as possible of the invasive Himalayan Balsam and help to prepare this beautiful green space for our Bridgewater Weekender. All abilities welcome. Adults only. Wear suitable footwear and clothing, bring packed lunch. Tea and coffee provided.

Meet in Duke’s Drive car park.

ANNUAL BALSAM BASH Wed 28th June, 10.00am-3.00pm SUMMER CLEAN UP Wed 12th July, 10.00am-3.00pm FREE Jill Tyson: 07872 808003 E: bridgewatercanal@salford.gov.uk

WORSLEY WOODS VOLUNTEERS Beesley Green Community Centre Join the Ranger for a practical tasks.

Wear suitable footwear & clothing.

Sat 1st July, 10am-12.30pm FREE Joe Palframan: 0161 790 7746 ECCLES AS IT WAS Eccles Library, Eccles Gateway An Illustrated talk on the history of Eccles by Chris Carson. Take a journey through the rich and varied history of Eccles. Tickets from Salford Libraries.

Tue 27th June, 11.00am FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 2500 THE CLATTER OF CLOGS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Meandering tales of Salford slums, literary genius, gangland violence, temperance and a fight for human rights. A look at archives at Salford Museum, followed by a walking tour along the River Irwell and Chapel Street to the original Mission building on Wood Street, ending with a tour of Wood Street Mission.

Wed 28th June, 2.30-5.00pm £5.00 (booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800

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THREE SISTERS VOLUNTEERS Three Sisters Join the Ranger for a practical tasks.

Meet at the entrance off Rutland Road/ Stafford Road. Wear suitable footwear & clothing.

Mon 3rd July, 12.30-2.30pm FREE Joe Palframan: 0161 790 7746 THE STORY OF THE BASQUE CHILDREN OF 1937 Ordsall Hall Simon Martinez from the Basque Children of ‘37 Association UK, will tell the moving story of the 4,000 children who came to the UK as refugees (including over 100 who came to the Manchester area) from the Spanish Civil War in 1937 after the bombing of Guernica, Bilbao.

Artist Claire Hignett will then give a tour of her exhibition.

Sun 9th July 1.30 – 3.30pm FREE (drop in, no booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 Details are correct at the time of publishing. However, it is advisable to check event dates and times with the venue in case of changes.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY BEAUTY SALONS & CLINICS

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

IT / WEB DESIGN SERVICES

Aromathai Spa........................................22 Salon Vert Hair & Beauty....................25 Worsley Laser Clinic..............................21

Bridgewater Funeral Service.............12 Bridgford & Sons.................................19 Broadoak Funerals...............................37

Ellenbrook Computers........................4 Shape Web Design..................................5

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

GARDENING

Powerleague Soccerdome................10 Stagecoach.............................................9 Urban Stage Theatre School..............11

Bents Garden & Home.........................17 Fairway Lawns.........................................40 J Robinson Garden Services..............32 Just Trees (Tree Surgeons)....................6

CLEANING SERVICES A&P External Cleaning........................27 Just Clean..................................................33 Zero Dry Time Carpet Cleaning........26

DOMESTIC CARE Home Instead Senior Care...................18

ELECTRICIANS

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

SCHOOLS & COLLEGES Bridgewater School..............................9 Salford City College........................8 & 24 St James’s CE High School....................8

HEALTH & FITNESS ASG Footcare..........................................20 Sculpt Personal Training.....................24 Worsley Physio Clinic...........................20

HOME IMPROVEMENT Atlas Property Improvements.........28 A J Prady Painting...................................29 Alfred Fraser Bathrooms.........................2 Classic Driveways................................27 General Building Works & Repairs...27 Graham Towler Locksmiths................33 GTN Plumbing & Building................33 On The Green Interiors..........................7 Paul Edwards Building & Joinery.......15 Portfolio Kitchens...................................2 Select Interior Shutters..........................7 The Stove Gallery..................................29 Worsley Fencing...................................32

Irlam Estates Financial Services........4

FLORISTS Flower Frenzy............................................24 Monton Florist........................................7 Oops a Daisy............................................19

George’s Dining Room.........................13 Grill in the Park, Worsley Marriott....39

Hair Eden..................................................23

ESTATE & LETTING AGENTS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

RESTAURANTS

HAIR SALONS

Swinton Domestic Electrical................29

Cardwells...........................................14 Padgetts..................................................7 Pick My Pad..................................................1

PARTY SUPPLIES

SHOPPING CENTRES Eccles Shopping Centre......................16 Walkden Town Centre..........................15

SOLICITORS Widdows Pilling & Co........................14 PA Associates........................................18

TAXIS 1010 Taxis................................................12

TV AERIAL SPECIALISTS Worsley TV Solutions.............................28

WEDDING SUPPLIERS Proposals Bridalwear............................19

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