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On Our DOORSTEP SALFORD • ISSUE 77 • JUNE/JULY22

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Adoption Feature

“Get started on your adoption journey” Gail Spray, Head of Service of Adoption Counts, appeals to potential adopters in our Region.

Since coming together as a Regional Adoption Agency in 2017, at Adoption Counts, we have been working very hard to make sure we do our best for those children in care who are waiting to join a forever family.

birth parent and provide a permanent home and support for the child you adopt. You will be able to explain how they came to live with you and support their identity needs as they grow up with you.

There are children all over the country who need a lifelong family. They may be young or already at school, as part of a sibling group, from a range of ethnic, cultural and faith backgrounds, they may live with a disability or health needs. Our most important job is to do our best by them, and find them the right forever family in which to thrive and grow in. This is why we want hear from anyone who feels they could offer a child a nurturing and loving home.

If you're wondering where to start, we have a free guide on our website www.adoptioncounts.org.uk that could help: it will break down the process and timescales, share the stories of other adoptive parents and help you decide if adoption is right for you at the moment.

You may decide to adopt for many different reasons. You may have experienced infertility, or you may be considering adoption because of your deep commitment to children or the planet, or you may be an experienced parent looking to grow your family through adoption. Whatever the reason, we’re here to help.

Adopters come from all walks of life – and we encourage enquiries from a diverse section of the community, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, disability, race or faith. There is no age limit to adopt, although you will need to be at least 21 years old to get the process started.

As an adoptive parent, you will become the legal parent of a child who cannot – for whatever reason – live with their birth parents. You’ll take on the same legal rights and responsibilities of a

We are currently looking for adopters for children of all ages. We are particularly reaching out for people who will consider children aged three years and above, sibling groups, children of a minority ethnic background (particularly from Black African and Black Caribbean communities) and children with complex needs.

Adoption is a big decision. But it could be the best you ever make. Talk to us.

Adoption Counts works for children and families living in and around the Local Authorities of Cheshire East, Manchester, Salford, Stockport, and Trafford.

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Contents

Editor’s Note...

Selling via “Open House”19

Summer is here and there is plenty to enjoy in the local community. We have, of course, many Jubilee themed events plus an array of community fairs and festivals returning for the first time since lockdown. Take a look in the What’s On guide (p.28) and watch out for events posted on social media. Plus, we can do all those great summer activities such as fruit picking, picnics, days out and getting a good daily dose of Vitamin D! If you haven’t already kick-started your fitness regime this year, then there’s no better time to start than now. Read our special fitness feature (p.16) with practical tips on how to nurture a sustainable healthier lifestyle.

Health & Fitness

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What’s On

All About Rabbits

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Adopt a rescue rabbit from the RSPCA

Worsley May Queen

A summer festival dating back to 1875

Swinton Greenway Launch

Opening event for the revamped Greenway

Scarecrow Festival Returns!

Join the Mosley Common festivities this July

Dancing with Dementia

A monthly dance to boost wellbeing for all

Allotment News

Latest updates on Salford Allotments

GMP Salford North West

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There are only a few weeks to go until the school summer holidays. If you are jetting off on a plane for the first time in a few years, or holidaying in the UK, this will be the first restriction-free summer since 2019, so enjoy it to the max and have a fantastic time!

Susie Editor

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

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ALL ABOUT RABBITS At the RSPCA Manchester & Salford Branch we have been specialising in rabbit rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming since 2008.

During that time we have seen so much progress in rabbit care standards.

These days people understand rabbits need a diet that is made up of primarily hay/grass, that they shouldn't be fed muesli mix or carrots and that rabbits benefit from the company of their own kind. What many people don’t realise is the best combo for harmonious relations is a neutered male and neutered female. However, ‘bunny bonding’ is rarely plain sailing and it takes several weeks of gradual introductions to stand the best chance of a happy mix.

straight after giving birth and you can be on your second litter within a matter of 4 weeks. The cost of neutering rabbits is a lot higher than many owners think, typically ranging from £100 to £250 depending on gender.

Adopting from a rescue centre for £50 is the most cost effective way of acquiring a pet rabbit and the adoption fee will usually include the cost of vaccination and microchipping too, which could ultimately save you up to £300 per rabbit. So the next time you are thinking of getting a rabbit, think rescue!

Sadly, these days we see more and more unneutered rabbits living together, often unhappily and often reproducing at a rate of knotts. Not many people know that a rabbit can conceive

To see animals for adoption visit www.rspca-manchesterandsalford.org.uk

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Local History

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eginning in 1875, the Earl of Mulgrave, rector of St. Mark’s, Worsley, instituted the festival of crowning the May Queen. For the next eight years, this became an increasingly popular local event, eventually attracting up to 10,000 people. The weather over those few years was mixed! Due to his increasing ill-health, the last fête was held in 1882. The May Queens over the years, (decided by ballot of the boys’ school!) were: 1875 Gertrude Derbyshire; 1876 Ada Berry; 1877 Miss M. A. Bagley; 1878 Lilian Stephenson; 1879 Katie Redford; 1880 Cecilia Hilton; 1881 Annie Morton; 1882 Lillian Irlam.

In 1884, the festival was revived.

Leigh Chronicle, Friday 8 August 1884:

ROSE QUEEN CORONATION AT WORSLEY For a few days the village of Worsley has presented an animated appearance, and has been the scene of several fêtes. A sale of work was opened on Thursday afternoon, by Lady Algernon Egerton, and sports were held in the afternoon, and the other days of the week. The object of the festivities was to raise a sum of £600 to clear off the balance of the cost of a new organ chapel in St. Mark’s Church, Worsley.

On Saturday afternoon the Rose Queen coronation and children's fête were the attractions. This is the second year that a coronation of this kind has taken place at Worsley, and it bids fair to become an annual event. The whole of the arrangements were under the superintendence of the Very Rev. the Earl of Mulgrave. Although the sky bore a very threatening aspect in the morning, towards noon the sun shone brightly. There were between 3,000 and 4,000 spectators present, and amongst these may be mentioned the Hon. and Lady Algernon Egerton, the Misses Egerton, and the Hon. Francis and Thomas Egerton, Lord Hervey Phipps, Viscount Brackley, Capt. Heaton, Mr. J. Laycock; the Rev. H.R. 10 ON OUR DOORSTEP

Hopwood and the Rev. W.G. Harland, curates of Worsley; the Rev. W.H. Baynes, vicar of Warton; the Rev, R. Hosgood, curate of St. Luke’s, Cheetham Hill; the Rev. J. H. Watmough, curate of Ellenbrook; and the Rev. R. Harland, curate of Walkden. The queen was Miss Hester Pollitt, of the Crescent, Worsley, and nearly 300 children, who represented various characters, took part in the procession. The Worsley Brass Band headed the procession, which marched round the lawn, and shortly afterwards the ceremony crowning the queen was performed by Lady Algernon Egerton, the band playing the “National Anthem.”

Dressing the May-pole was the next item, and after this the procession reformed and marched out of the field. In the evening dramatic performances were given in the schoolroom attached to the church, after which there was a brilliant display of fireworks, the grounds being beautifully illuminated by some hundreds of coloured lights; two rows of Japanese lanterns were placed in front of the throne, and the whole of the wood close by was illuminated with coloured fire.

Written by Paul Speakman, Worsley Image: Taken in 1914 during the Worsley Pageant, this gives an idea of what the original May / Rose Queen celebrations may have looked like.

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GREENWAY TO BE UNVEILED AFTER REVAMP Monton and Swinton residents are invited to the launch of the fully revamped Swinton Greenway.

The cycling and walking route, that runs from the A6 Manchester Road to Monton Road, has experienced a £6m transformation and will fully open to the public at an event on Saturday 11th June, 11am to 3pm.

The event will take place at the fields near Swinton Football Club, just off Overdale in Swinton, with many exciting family activities including smoothie and boogie bikes, children’s craft making, street performers or you can even try riding an electric bike.

Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett will cut the ribbon to open the route which is expected to be very popular

with cyclists and walkers. It will have 30 entrances available for residents to access it and it has been widened to 3.5m in places to make it more open.

Paul Dennett said: “Our revamped Swinton Greenway will be used and loved by cyclists and walkers alike. It is now easier to walk on and cycle, more open to Swinton and Monton residents and is able to be used day and night, 365 days a year with the sensor lighting”.

“I can’t wait to fully unveil this new route and get on my bike to make as much use of this traffic-free route as I can.”

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Our Community

Join in the fun at Mosley Common in Bloom Scarecrow Festival

Mosley Common in Bloom (MCIB) organised its first Scarecrow Festival in 2015 and it has been held annually on the last Saturday in July ever since (with the exception of 2020).

The 7th Scarecrow Festival will take place on Saturday 30th July so get your creative heads on and have a go! Residents and visitors come from far and wide to vote for their favourite scarecrows and prizes of £50, £30 and £20 are awarded to the top 3 entries as well as a special prize for the ‘MCIB favourite’.

You don’t have to live in Mosley Common to join in the competition as a display point can be organised for non-residents who wish to enter.

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Interested? Download an entry form from Facebook, collect one from the Beehive Community Centre, Lindale Road, M28 1BG or email mosleycommoninbloom@gmail.com and follow the instructions for entry. The entry fee is £2 per scarecrow and to allow the organisers time to plan the route, the strict closing date for entries is Tuesday, 12th July.

On judging day, you can collect your judging trail sheet from the Beehive (£1 available on Saturday 30th only) where you can also buy refreshments before setting off on the trail and awarding points for the scarecrows. It really is a great day out for all the family! @info_mcib Infoatmcib

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Health & Fitness

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Summer is here and if you’ve not yet established your fitness routine, now is the BEST time to start!

The days are much longer and warmer and you can exercise before or after work in the light. Getting up earlier to exercise can set you up mentally and physically for the day, plus you feel great that it’s done!

Many of you will be looking forward to well-earned holidays abroad and it may have been a few years since you had to put on swimwear! The good news is that there is still time to kick start your fitness regime. If the thought of a treadmill or cross-trainer makes you shudder, don’t panic. If you look at fitness as being a lifestyle choice, rather than an extra hobby or 30-day challenge, your mindset changes and you start to develop behaviours that will improve many areas of your life.

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1. Don’t change too quickly And don’t try to do too much too soon. Better to make small, incremental changes to your routine and gradually build up by choosing a couple of new healthy habits and practising them daily, such as drinking more water or getting up from your desk every hour and moving around.

2. Find something you love doing Consistency is key if you want to get fit. This means you need to find activities you love doing so you return to them again and again. If you love social activities, think about trying a team sport, doing a group fitness class like Zumba or joining a walking or running group. If you’re working out for mental health benefits, try activities that will help you relax, such as Yoga or Pilates.

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3. Move every day You have more than 600 muscles in your body that need to be worked on a regular basis to stay functional. By moving, you are strengthening your muscles, which improves stability, balance, and coordination. That doesn’t mean a 5k run every day or bench-pressing your own bodyweight. Simple movements like a short walk around the block or 15 minutes of stretching exercises will do the trick.

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5. Focus on the psychological benefits too Concentrate on how you feel rather than how you look. This might mean being less out of breath when you climb stairs, sleeping better, or being more alert. Your age or current level of fitness doesn’t matter, because you’ll find that small changes can deliver BIG results.

Getting fit for summer need not involve gutbusting, no-pain-no-gain routines. Follow these simple steps and although you might not see the melt fat off in one week, they will help ease you into a healthier lifestyle, and of course, it will help you get fitter and slimmer, too.

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Local Business

Why Selling via Open House Makes a Huge Difference An Open House is not just a viewing, it’s an EXPERIENCE. From the moment a viewer steps over the threshold they are captivated and swept away in their very own unique vision where all their senses are heightened.

Uncluttered, with plenty of natural light and immaculately presented, it gives the viewer a blank canvas, where they can imagine themselves living in a space, they can finally call home.

The smell of freshly brewed coffee, fresh linen and flowers play on every emotion as they walk from room to room to carefully selected music, immersed in the thought of it becoming their dream house.

There can be no compromise in the attention to detail. How we market the property is the beating heart of the process; we have only one chance to make a first impression and we have to get it right first time.

It’s not the houses that we are selling but a lifestyle, so that all needs to be captured in a way that the viewer feels it within that first few seconds from browsing the internet to the initial viewing. That first look and first impression needs to be of the highest standards, regardless of the value of the property.

who needs a home deserves nothing short of wonderful.

There are many factors that contribute to a successful Open House. This includes time spent researching the area, gathering detailed knowledge of the property prior to listing it, as well as vetting the buyers to ensure that everyone who views the property is in a position to buy.

Once the right buyers are chosen to view the property, the agent acting on behalf of the owner, at that point, becomes the seller. They must know every detail as well as the owner (and more) when it comes to presenting the house and ensuring all questions from prospective buyers are answered confidently.

Selling via Open House is a win-win situation where the sellers walk away with the best outcome and the buyers believe that they are purchasing their dream home and lifestyle.

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Our Community

Can you help Salford City Radio into the future?

Salford City Radio is your not-for-profit community station with one member of staff and 80 volunteers.

Established 15 years ago it provides a platform for charities, businesses, the arts and more.

Shows are produced by volunteers from all backgrounds and abilities, benefitting from opportunities to learn new skills in radio and other transferable skills, increasing the potential of gaining paid employment.

For many volunteers, it provides a lifeline, a sense of purpose and routine, a reason to get out of bed each day and carry on in sometimes difficult circumstances, and it reduces social isolation.

The Council kindly support us, providing accommodation for our studios, without their support we would

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have closed. However, the station desperately needs long term sponsorship to ensure it can continue providing opportunities in the future.

Are you a local business? You could make a huge difference by providing sponsorship or support. Maybe your employees could become volunteers presenting a show promoting your company, or perhaps you’d like to advertise with us at very competitive rates?

Maybe you’re an individual who’d like to volunteer?

If you’d like to know more, then we’d love to hear from you! Please email the station manager Jill Bowyer at info@salfordcityradio.org Find us on your radio at 94.4 FM or visit www.salfordcityradio.org

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IMPROVING & PROLONGING QUALITY OF LIFE DANCING WITH DEMENTIA is a local charity for people living with dementia, their family, friends and carers. We provide a place where people living with dementia can share social activities by creating a welcoming and uplifting atmosphere. Professional artists perform music and songs which both rekindle memories and stimulate conversations for our guests. Meeting up with family and friends in a social setting creates a feeling of wellbeing, reconnection with the community and a sense of being valued.

We found that isolation, loneliness, and depression can be contributory factors to the condition so we decided to open our doors to anyone who felt low in spirit and to increase wellbeing in the community.

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We are entertained by professional musicians in a beautiful ballroom. There is a licenced bar where soft drinks, or something stronger, may be purchased.

Guests are encouraged to sing along to the popular music of their era and to even venture onto the dance floor and enjoy the dancing or just chatting to friends and making new friends.

We meet at the Grand Palais, Station Road, Swinton on the second Monday of each month, 1.00-3.00pm.

It’s free event, and includes a hot drink and light refreshments. Any donations are greatly appreciated.

Email: lesley.fisher01@yahoo.co.uk Call: 07442 167208

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DECONTAMINATING LAND FOR LOCAL ALLOTMENTS

by Lynn Pilling (Salford allotments decontamination project) In Salford the Allotment Federation and the Salford City Council are very actively working towards finding more allotments, restoring or replacing sites that have fallen into dereliction and identifying new allotment sites. Developers are willing to build on brown field sites which are often in close proximity to existing amenities. Developers and City Councils have made agreements to ensure that land is made available for leisure facilities and allotments alongside homes.

Before being redeveloped as housing or transforming into parks and gardens, brown field land needs to be decontaminated and debris cleared. New technologies and industries have been evolving to take on this task. Phytoremediation and phytomining are areas of research that seek to redress contamination as an alternative way to digging out, burning and dumping the contaminated soil, laying down membranes and adding clean soil from elsewhere.

Several species of plants have adapted to grow on highly contaminated sites known as metallophytes.

Some are ancient, growing where the soil is rich in certain minerals near to the surface. These are known as indicator metallophytes showing where sources of metals lie in the ground. Obligate metallophytes can only survive in the presence of these metals; facultative metallophytes can tolerate high levels of heavy metals but can also grow without them. These specialised plants can be found on old mine spoil heaps and waste ground following demolition of factory sites. Familiar plants are Leadwort, alpine pennycress, plantain, sandwort, common bent. Plants we grow in our gardens such as golden rod, hydrangea, willow, Indian mustard feature among the plants known to accumulate pollutants. The next question is what to do with the metals in the plants.

University research departments all over the world have been researching the potential uses of these plants to remediate the pollution we have caused to soil and water. The studies also look at how the 24 ON OUR DOORSTEP

metals could be ‘mined’, recycled from the plants. .

To explore this further Brunel University have developed a Citizen Scientist’ project sending out 200 packs of seeds with a method and instructions to grow a selection of plants known to accumulate heavy metals. The soil is sampled before sowing the seeds, the plants are harvested and the soils sampled again. At all stages the soil and plants are analysed in the laboratory. Geoff Hamilton and Don Booth from the Salford Allotment Federation, staff from Salford City Council and artists Lynn Pilling and Val Murray from the art group Tea are growing one of these packs on a piece of contaminated land at the Beechfield site. The land is needed for allotments urgently and this process may take too long for the local gardeners but it will play an important role in furthering our knowledge of ecological methods of decontamination and recycling heavy metals.

Lynn and Val will be closely observing and documenting the process of the experiment through drawing and photography. They are looking for interesting, accessible places to exhibit the work.

STUDY FINDS ALLOTMENTS CAN SAVE COUNCILS MORE THAN £385K

A study commissioned by Brighton and Hove Allotment Federation found that Council provision of allotments benefits both the plotholders and the wider community in many more ways than just through producing local food.

When you consider the wider benefit, allotments save the city at least £385,000 per year, and that's before the plotholders even pay rent.

Food grown on allotments reduces food related carbon footprint by 1050 tonnes at a value of £257k pa; healthcare costs reduce with improved mental and physical health; there’s less processing of packaging and food waste; plus further value is created by the biodiversity and soil carbon storage at the allotments.

Concluding that allotments are good for you, your community, the environment and council finances!

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How to find the right Kitchen company for your project Your new dream kitchen is one of the largest investments you will make in your home, and one which will only happen once every 15 years or so. So it’s critical to choose the right company to do it and make it as stress-free a process as possible.

North Manchester Kitchens and Bedrooms share their advice on how to make the right choice.

With so much competition in the kitchen renovation market, you wouldn’t be surprised to see companies battling for your custom by improving ranges, upping services & driving down costs. This is usually the way companies compete and stay ahead of the competitors within their markets, and the benefits are greatly welcomed by the buying public.

You may then find it strange to see the exact opposite taking place across the kitchen and bedroom industry.

Prices are skyrocketing; all the big players have focused on selling and moved away from fitting kitchens. You may have recently been for a quote with one of the industry’s largest kitchen suppliers and found they have a fabulous 50% off sale, yet the fitting is more expensive than the kitchen? Seems like madness until you realise, they never wanted to fit your kitchen and didn’t have the staff or resources to do so, even if you had paid the extortionate fees.

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WHAT’S ON June - July COMMUNITY EVENTS

PLATINUM PICNIC IN THE PARK Lightoaks Park Pack up your picnic and blanket and join Friends of Lightoaks Park to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. A community picnic with Jubilee games, family activities and music for all the family! Plus, bring a Jubilee themed baked treat, savoury or sweet, for our community bake stall to share and for all to enjoy.

Fri 3rd June, 12-4pm FREE entry Facebook: lightoakspark FAMiLy Fun DAy Walkden Cricket Club, M28 3QA A great family day out with DJ, music, hook-a-duck, bouncy castles, face painting, tombola, refreshments, bar and lots more!

Organised by ASK Events.

Fri 3rd June, 12-5pm Donation at the gate Facebook: askevents2 JUBILEE CREAM TEAS! Buile Hill Park Come and join us in celebrating the Jubilee at the Seedley Pavillion.

Indulge in a delicious cream tea!

Sun 5th June 1.00 - 3.00pm FREE entry FB: FriendsOfBuileHillParkFOBHP WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House Join us for a social evening. Visitors welcome. Refreshments included.

Mon 6th June, 7.30pm £2.50 Anne Adams: 0161 728 6783 ECCLES DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY St Andrew's Church, Eccles Join us for a talk on The Phelps Collection at Chetham’s Archives

by Fergus Wilde. Visitors welcome.

Wed 8th June, 7.30pm Annual membership £18.00 Visitor’s fee £3.00 per meeting www.edhs.btck.co.uk 28 ON OUR DOORSTEP

SWinton GREEnWAy GRAnD oPEninG EVEnt Swinton Greenway Come and find out about all things walking and cycling in a fun, family friendly day. Art and craft, bikes to try, music and much more! Located in between Swinton Football Club and Springwood Primary School.

Sat 11th June 11.00am - 3.00pm FREE Tel: 07966 316446 FRIENDS OF ROE GREEN Roe Green Church Hall Join us for our monthly talk by Mark Child: "Swinton Industrial Schools." Refreshments and raffle.

Everyone welcome.

Wed 22nd June, 2.00pm £2.00 Members, £3.00 Visitors Jean: 0161 790 4635

PLATINUM JUBILEE SUMMER FAIR Worsley Green Worsley Village Community Assoc. proudly presents their annual Summer Fair, this year celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee. Come along and enjoy this ever popular community event. Red, white and blue will be much in evidence.

The Ukulele Band will be there plus many craft stalls and refreshments provided by WVCA. Get in touch if interested in having a stall.

Sun 10th July 12.00 - 4.00pm FREE entry Beryl: 0161 794 9627 ECCLES DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY St Andrew's Church, Eccles Join us on a trip to visit Chetham’s Archive.

Wed 13th July 2.00 - 4.00pm Annual membership £18.00 Visitor’s fee £3.00 per meeting www.edhs.btck.co.uk

CAR BOOT & TABLE TOP SALE Buile Hill Park Join Friends of Buile Hill Park for their monthly car boot and table top sale. Pick up some bargains and enjoy getting out in the fresh air.

Located in the Seedley side of the park bear the Pavillion. Cafe open for refreshments.

Sun 26th June Sun 24th July 11.00am - 2.00pm FREE entry FB: FriendsOfBuileHillParkFOBHP

FRIENDS OF ROE GREEN Roe Green Church Hall Join us for our monthly talk by Dr. David Winston: "Robert Peel and The Peterloo Massacre."

Refreshments and raffle.

Everyone welcome.

Wed 20th July, 2.00pm £2.00 Members, £3.00 Visitors Jean: 0161 790 4635

WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House Join us for our monthly talk with Pat Osborne: “Queen Victoria and the two loves in her life.”. Visitors welcome. Refreshments included.

Mon 4th July, 7.30pm £2.50 Anne Adams: 0161 728 6783

WALKDEN FAMILY FESTIVAL Parr Fold Park, Walkden Walkden Community Festival is back for 2022! A bandstand line up of fantastic community acts along with a special appearance from local band Moon Candy! Be sure to bring your picnic blankets and enjoy a fun filled day on your local park with family activities, live music, food & drink and lots of community fun!

Sat 23rd July 12.00 - 5.00pm FREE entry Facebook: walkdencommunity

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HEALTH & FITNESS SALFORD WELLBEING WALKS Various locations FREE local walks to help you become physically active and improve your health. Arrive 10 mins early.

Roe Green Monday 10-11am Boothstown Community Centre Monday 1.30-2.30pm Monton Green tuesday 10-11am RHS Bridgewater tuesday 10.30-11.30am Blackleach Country Park thursday 10-11am Clifton Country Park thursday 10.15-11.15am Worsley Green Friday 10-11am Monton Green Sunday 10-11am FREE Jo Bennett : 0161 778 0559 Email: jo.bennett@scll.co.uk BE WELL WEEKLY WALKS Various locations Weekly walks, meeting at various venues across Wigan. Suitable for those looking to get active and enjoy the great outdoors.

Pennington Flash Country Park Mondays, 11am-12pm (Please arrive mins 10 minutes early) St. John's Church, Mosley Common thursdays, 10.30-11.30am

What’s On CLIFTON WALK Clifton Country Park An approx two hour walk around the Irwell Valley and its environs, starting at Clifton Country Park.

Wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring some water to drink. tuesdays 10.00am - 12.30pm FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk GET ON YOUR BIKE! Buile Hill Park, Salford, M6 8GL A cycling session to help improve skills and fitness. Bring your own bike and helmet or call to book one.

Wednesdays, 12.30-1.30pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) E: health.improvement@salford.gov.uk INDOOR KURLING& GAMES GROUP Eccles yCA, M30 0Wy A social support group with board games and the chance to learn how to play indoor Kurling. For social engagement and fitness!

Wednesdays, 1.30-2.30pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) DANCE FITNESS Worsley united Reform Church, Worsley Road, Swinton, M27 0EF Dance your way back into fitness!

A gentle but fun fitness class, based around dance and throwback classics! thursdays, 10-11am FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

Blossom St. Car Park, tyldesley Saturdays, 10.30-11.30am FREE Tracy Morris: 07943 840259 www.wigan.gov.uk/BeWell GET ON YOUR BIKE! Blackleach Country Park Join the Health Improvement Team and cycle your way to fitness. For the more experienced rider. Use your own bike and helmet or book one. Wear suitable footwear and bring water. Meet at Visitors Centre.

Mondays, 10am-12pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

OUTDOOR GYM the Hive, Victoria Park, Swinton Be fitter and more active. Join our introduction to fitness course for all adults. Course run by a qualified gym instructor. Wear suitable clothing/footwear and bring water.

(No sessions 2nd June or 21st July) thursdays to 25th August 1.45 - 2.30pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

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BE WELL BEGINNERS RIDE: GIN PIT Gin Pit Colliery, tyldesley M29 7DL FREE Ride Social rides in partnership with British Cycling. Friendly rides suitable for variety of riding abilities.

Bikes and helmets can be borrowed.

Electric bikes also available upon request. Book via Let's Ride website.

5 miles, traffic free cycle paths. thursdays, 3.30-4.30pm FREE (booking required) www.letsride.co.uk BEGINNERS BIKE RIDES Cleavley’s track, Eccles, M30 8Hy Bike ride for beginners and people returning to cycling. Improve your cycling skills and confidence in the safe environment of the athletic track. Bikes and helmets provided.

Fridays, 10am-12pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) KERSALE DALE & WETLANDS WALK Kersal Dale Join the ranger looking for wildlife Meet at end of South Radford Street. thu 2nd June | Fri 17th June 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk WORSLEY WOODS SUMMER WALK Beesley Green entrance Enjoy an early summer walk through the woods. Walk may involve steps & uneven ground.

Fri 3rd June | Fri 15th July 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk BEESLEY GREEN TO MONTON WALK Beesley Green entrance 2 hour walk around Worsley Woods.

May involve steps & uneven ground.

Wear suitable clothing and footwear.

Fri 10th June, 10am-12pm FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk BLACKLEACH WALK Blackleach Country Park A circular walk to Moses Gate via Nob End to have a look at the orchids.

Please bring a packed lunch.

Wed 15th June 10.00am - 2.30pm FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk

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What’s On

KIDS ACTIVITIES

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

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

Please book as spaces limited.

Term time only.

Boothstown Library tuesdays, 10-11am Tel: 0161 799 6549 Winton Library tuesdays, 10.30-11.30am Tel: 0161 921 2180 Walkden Library Wednesdays, 10.30-11.30am Tel: 0161 607 6639 Swinton Library Wednesdays, 11am-12pm Tel: 0161 793 3736 Eccles Library thursdays, 10-11am Tel: 0161 607 8237 FREE (booking required) www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk DODGEBALL SESSIONS the Den, Walkden M28 3AD Come along and take part in some fast paced fun at our dodgeball session at The Den! tuesdays 6-8 years: 4.00-4.45pm 9-11 years: 5.00-6.00pm FREE (booking essential) www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk YOUTH CLUB the Den, Walkden M28 3AD Join in a range of fun activities incl. football, cricket, dodgeball, table tennis, pool, table football, console games, air hockey, arts and crafts.

Fridays 8-11 years: 5-6.30pm 12-19 years: 6.45-8.15pm 50p (booking essential) www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk 30 ON OUR DOORSTEP

SALFORD JUNIOR PARKRUN Buile Hill Park Free, weekly, timed 2k parkrun for 4-14 year olds. Open to all, have fun, join in whatever your pace! Register before event. Volunteers needed!

Sundays, 9.00am FREE www.parkrun.org.uk/salford-juniors MEET THE SERVANTS ordsall Hall Meet a servant from Ordsall Hall and find out about her busy life. You will also have the chance to make a beeswax candle to take home.

Wed 1st June 11am | 1pm | 2pm £1.50 per child (book online) Tel: 0161 872 0251 www.ordsallhall.com DECORATE YOUR OWN ARMOUR Salford Museum and Art Gallery Take a look in The Victorian Gallery, find a painting of a knight in a suit of armour and have a go at decorating your own mini suit of armour!

Wed 1st June 10am | 11am | 1pm | 2pm £3.00 (booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 www.salfordmuseum.com BIG GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS PLUS Height Library A comical retelling of the classic fairy tale. Booster Cushion Theatre creates a magical retelling of the fairy tale children will have heard before and invites them to join in with a porridge fest. Told through a 6ft tall book with 2ft pop ups! This is a comical show ideal for children of all ages and their families. Featuring lots of audience participation.

Suitable for 4yrs+ thu 2nd June 10.30 - 11.30am £3.00pp (book online) www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk

MAPAS WCIT SUMMER SHOWCASE the Lowry Featuring 1,000+ young musicians from across Salford, these concerts highlight the talents and skills that have evolved throughout this school year…that’s right, these pupils have only been playing their instruments in the classroom since September! Celebrate the amazing talent of the youth of Salford.

Mon 13th to thu 16th June 5.15pm | 7.30pm tickets from £5.00 (book online) www.thelowry.com WEAVING DEMONSTRATION ordsall Hall Join our expert Heritage Facilitator, to learn ancient techniques for creating textiles. Learn about weaving tablets and Viking rope making (finger braiding). You can have a go at the finger braiding yourself! For ages 8 and over.

Sun 19th June 1.30-2.00pm | 2.30-3.00pm FREE (drop in) Tel: 0161 872 0251 SKOOL FEST 2022 St Andrew’s Primary, Boothstown Join us for a big community event: a day of fun and activities! Live Music, Gin Bar, BBQ, Spikey Mike, Climbing Wall, Ultimate Wipeout,Trampolines, Top Bins, Ed Start and more…Our last Skool Fest was 2019 - so we are more than ready to be back!

Sat 25th June 12.00 - 6.00pm £15.00 Family prebooked tickets £5.00pp on the door Facebook: karen.lauke.7 SUMMER HOLIDAYS: THE GREAT GARDEN ADVENTURE RHS Bridgewater This summer holiday there will be thrilling storytelling sessions with Zoo Lab, welly walks in the garden, visits from Wild Wings Birds of Prey, and more. Bring along the whole family for a summer of discoveries.

Sat 23rd July to Sun 4th September Weekdays, 10am–6pm normal admission (book online) www.rhs.org.uk/Gardens/ RHS-Garden-Bridgewater CONTACT US ON 07967 978831

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SPECIAL EVENTS MALAGA COMMUNITY CHESS the Malaga Drift Coffee Co, Eccles Chess is back for Eccles, Salford and surrounding community. Drop in, play with friends, make friends and just get your CHESS on! All levels welcome. Food and drink available to buy. (Games Nights on Tue & Sat) Wednesdays, 6.30-10.30pm FREE entry FB: Malaga Community Chess Email: gordonconway@hotmail.com Tel: 0161 778 0800

TYLDESLEY MAKERS MARKETS tyldesley Square Lots of great stalls selling a fantastic variety of products. Come along and support your small local businesses!

Enjoy live music too!

Sat 4th June (Jubilee Celebration) Sat 2nd July 10.00am - 4.00pm FREE entry FB: TyldesleyTownCommunityEvents

CONSERVATION SESSIONS Join the ranger in a variety of tasks including habitat management and access work. Meet at Visitor Centre.

Blackleach Country Park tuesdays, 10am-2pm Clifton Country Park thu 16th & 23rd June 10am - 12.30pm FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk CANAL MAINTENANCE Worsley Delph Keeping the Worsley stretch of the canal looking good. Clearing vegetation overhanging the canal.

Stay as long as you want.

Wed 1st June 10.00am - 2.00pm FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk MAKERS MARKET Quayside MediaCityuK Join us on the last weekend of each month and discover the very finest local food, drink, art, design, vintage and modern craft carefully selected from Manchester artisans and business local to the North West. thu 2nd to Sun 5th June (Jubilee) Sat 25th to Sun 26th June Sat 30th to Sun 31st July Sat 10am-5pm | Sun11am-5pm www.quaysidemediacityuk.co.uk

WORSLEY WOODS CONSERVATION Worsley Woods Join the ranger in some woodland management. Please email to book and for meeting points.

Sat 4th June, 10.30am-12.30pm Mon 13th June, 10am-12pm Sat 9th July, 10am-12pm Mon 11th July, 10am-12pm FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk WALKDEN FOOD & CRAFT MARKET Walkden town Centre Food & Craft markets will be held on the 3rd Saturday of each month.

Come and browse our amazing local sellers! Fresh produce and amazing crafts. Located on 1st floor

by Tesco. Check Facebook for dates.

Sat 18th June Sat 16th July 10.00am - 4.00pm Facebook: WalkdenTownCentre ANJU EVENTS CRAFT FAIR Elm Bank Masonic Hall, M30 9BA Over 30 beautiful stalls to browse, with something for everyone! Hand made crafts, gifts, food, refreshments, Belgian chocolate, wax melts, jewellery, cards, bread & buns, preserves and more... Pre-bookable afternoon tea only £8.00pp Sun 19th June Sun 24th July 11.00am - 4.00pm FREE entry Tel: 0161 789 3736 Email: anjueventsuk@yahoo.com

DUKES DRIVE CONSERVATION Dukes Drive Join the ranger for litter picking, habitat management and help to keep the canal looking beautiful!

Stay as long as you want.

Wed 22nd June 10.00am - 2.00pm FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk PINK PICNIC EVENT PREPARATION Peel Park, Salford Join the ranger and help to litter pick the park for the Pink Picnic and to help set up for the event. thu 23rd June Fri 24th June 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE Facebook: Friendsofpeelpark BOOTHSTOWN MARINA TIDY UP Dukes Drive A wander with a litter picker along the canal. Take on some vegetation maintenance to keep the access paths open. Stay as long as you want.

Sun 26th June 10.00am - 2.00pm FREE (booking required) Lydia: 07870 830160 Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk

SALFORD VEGAN MARKET Greengate Square, M3 5AS The Salford Vegan Market will take over the Square and bring together an incredible selection of vegan street food vendors, artisan bakers, craft brewers, ethical jewellers, small-batch soapers, local artists, zero-waste champions and more..

Sun, 31st July 10.30am - 4.00pm FREE entry www.veganmarkets.co.uk

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

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NO MORE KNIVES

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Your local Little Hulton Police Station are pleased to share some recent success stories...

devastating impact knife crime can have on everyday people.

Swinton Coop Academies were pleased to welcome into school the ‘No More Knives’ tour from The Message Trust, in partnership with Greater Manchester Police, for a day of scheduled sessions with all our students in Years 7-10 as part of the Co-op Academies Trust ‘Protective Curriculum’.

Little Hulton Police Station PCSO’s attended to support the message.

The performances combined live music from the amazing Rap/Afropop band ‘OTC‘ with powerful, real-life stories and presentations about the

The tour and its lessons aim to equip young people with the skills and knowledge they need to say “No” to knives and help them discover their full value and identity.

The students were really engaged in the sessions and showed a great appreciation of the hardhitting but important message about making the right choices and that their life matters!

A Successful Conviction Another piece of good news! A serial offender who was harming people in our local community has received 18 months custodial sentence and 2 x restraining orders at court. The offences found guilty for were: 1 x Burglary and Theft by Finding 3 x Theft 2 x Fraud by False Representation A result of great teamwork from the Bolton and Salford Division!

body armour and have a front facing screen that displays the video being recorded in real time.

They are not on all the time, but they are beneficial to have as and when we need them.

Lastly, we wanted to share that Police community support officers (PCSO) at your local Little Hulton neighbourhood Station have been recently issued with body worn cameras. The cameras are designed to be worn on the officer’s protective

If you have any questions or concerns, contact us: Email: SalfordNorthWest@gmp.pnn.police.uk Phone: 0161 856 5035 Social Media: GMP Little Hulton, Walkden, Ellenbrook & Worsley

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