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Contents

Editor’s Note...

What’s On 28

8 10 12 16 18 24 34

Fitness

26

Competition

WVCA 25th Anniversary

33

Celebrating with a great programme of events

Emmaus Salford

Light evenings, sunny walks, picnics, BBQs, fruit picking and everything in bloom...

Summer is here and there is plenty going on in the local community! June and July are set to be great months with music festivals, summer fairs, garden parties, music concerts, guided walks, markets and much more. Head to our What’s On guide (p.28-31) to discover just some of the events that are taking place.

Worsley Village Community Association are celebrating their 25th Anniversary with a programme of activities from June through to November (p.8). Join the festivities at their annual Village Fete, Sunday 16th July on Worsley Green. With live music, craft stalls, cakes and drinks, it’s always a lovely community event.

Lastly, don’t miss your chance to win a family ticket to the Worsley Live Music Festival on Bank Holiday Sunday, 27th August. Competition details are on p.33!

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.

Supporting the homeless in Salford

Hits Radio Cash for Kids Annual Golf Day and Glitter Ball are back!

Networking for Success

Your easy guide to business networking

Legal Advice

Buying & selling property at auction

Allotment News

The challenges of plotting

Summer Puddings An irresistible nectarine crumble recipe

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Adopting older children and siblings When people think of adopting, they often imagine a baby becoming part of their family. And sometimes that will happen – if the circumstances are right for the child and the adopters. But at an early stage of your adoption journey, you will get asked if you would be willing to adopt an “older” child or a sibling group.

Children aged 4+ find it harder to find families willing to adopt them. They may have spent a long time in unstable environments or in different foster placements - and we are looking for families that could open their heart, and home, to them. These children have so much to offer; and while it might seem that adopting a pre-schooler would mean missing out on some of those baby moments,

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there still would be so many firsts ahead - all those firsts with you as a family.

Sibling groups can also wait longer to find an adoptive family. Finding the right home for a child is so rewarding, but it can be difficult; finding the right home for two or more is even harder.

Adopting siblings can truly be amazing: a new family unit is built in one go – of course, with work and patience and love. You aren’t just adding to your family, you are keeping a family together.

If you think you could adopt an older child or a sibling group, please get in touch. Adoption Counts will give you all the help and support you need.

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WORSLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

25TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS June to November 2023

Come and join us to celebrate working together with you in the community for over 25 years.

Friday 2 June: ‘Wine and Friends’ make a good blend Worsley Library, 7.30pm, Tickets £20 Wine Tasting courtesy of Worsley Stores.

Wednesday 12 July: Silver Jubilee Afternoon Tea RHS Bridgewater, 3pm, Tickets £20 Held in the RHS Marquee courtesy of RHS Bridgewater.

Sunday 16 July: Celebration Village Fete Worsley Village Green, 11am, FREE entry Entertainment by the Ukulele Band. Lots of stalls.

Wednesday 19 July: Anniversary Quiz Night Worsley Village Library, 7.30pm, Tickets £3pp Book your team (up to 6 people).

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Saturday 19 August: Celebration Children’s Party Worsley Library, 2-4pm, FREE entry All children free of charge (4-8yrs old).

Saturday 2 September: Celebrating Glenn Miller St Mark’s Church, 7pm, Tickets £15 Enjoy an evening with the Northern Jazz Orchestra.

Saturday 25 November: 25th Anniversay Dinner Worsley Court House, 7.30pm, Tickets £40 The climax of our special celebration.

Further details available from: Karen Garrido (Chair) Tel: 07841 054 795 Email: karengarrido2003@yahoo.co.uk

Anne Adams (Hon Treasurer) Tel. 0161 728 6783 Email: anneadams249@btinternet.com

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Local Charity

SUPPORTING THE HOMELESS IN SALFORD Emmaus Salford, located in the heart of Salford, is a charity that supports people who have experienced homelessness.

Our work is centred around our residential community, where people who have experienced homelessness come to make a home for as long as they need.

People who join our community, known as companions, commit to working to the best of their ability in our community including our shops, food pantry, school uniform hub, and the running of the community itself cooking, maintenance, driving and gardening.

Work is an important part of the Emmaus ethos as it provides a focus and purpose each day, as well as an opportunity for personal development, plus allowing companions to directly contribute to supporting the running of our charity.

Whilst at Emmaus Salford, people access support, training and personal development to gain the skills and resilience needed to move forward positively in their lives.

The charity is not religious but has kept the name because of its symbolism. The biblical story which, describes how two men saw the resurrected Jesus on the road to the town of Emmaus, and so regained hope.

How to pronounce Emmaus, eh-MAY-uhs.

Want to get involved? We are always looking for reliable volunteers who can provide a minimum of four hours support per week, this includes driving, gardening, supporting our shops, upcycling, food pantry or school uniform hub.

We also welcome donations - monetary, food, furniture, clothing, or by fund raising.

T: 0161 737 8279 • E: Logistics.Salford@emmaus.org.uk • https://emmaus.org.uk/salford

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We have a unique fun-filled day planned for you on this 18-hole Championship Golf Course with:

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Local History

Map of the locations of all the eleven plaques on the trail near Lancastrian Hall

Swinton Public Gardens plaque located at the Garden’s entranceon Chorley Road

SWINTON HERITAGE TRAIL Many places have heritage trails, including a number of areas in Salford. Some are very prominent and hard to miss but when I speak to people about ours in Swinton, very often they are unaware of its existence. The reason for this is probably because the eleven bronze plaques that make up the trail are at ground level and people tend to walk over or past them without even realising they are there.

The trail was conceived by the Swinton Heritage Task Group, which is a community group of council representatives and local historians who currently meet quarterly online. Financing the trail was down to Section 106 money from Asda. When they built a car park for their new Swinton store, which opened in 2014, their development included building on the site of the burial ground of the former Unitarian Chapel that had been on Swinton Hall Road and for the privilege they were required to provide 106 money for community use.

Although people might overlook the plaques, there is a very prominent pink notice board near the Lancastrian Hall facing Salford Civic Centre that shows the locations of all the eleven plaques on the trail.

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Clifton Hall Tunnel Collapse (Temple Drive) Victoria Park White Lion Pub Chorley Road Rugby Ground *The Swinton Public Gardens plaque is at the Garden’s entrance, which is on Chorley Road on the opposite side to the Police Station.

In the Gardens is a memorial to Noah Robinson (1826-1907) who has been referred to as the “founding father” of modern Swinton in a local history pamphlet written by Derek Antrobus, a member of Swinton Heritage Task Group. Noah, who occupied a number of key posts in our area, including being a Poor Law Guardian, a Chairman of Swinton Local Board and a Churchwarden at St. Peter’s Church, is also commemorated in several features of that church, including on its Lych Gate.

Sometimes there are opportunities to undertake guided tours of the trail, when further information relating to each of the locations can be shared, although each plaque has sufficient information on it to encourage people to start to research our local Swinton heritage for themselves. There will be an opportunity for people to learn more about the heritage of this area, prior to its incorporation into the City of Salford in 1974, when Derek Antrobus mounts a free exhibition entitled “Celebrating Swinton and Pendlebury’s Story” at Swinton Gateway. This will commence 24th June and continue for about three months.

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Local Business

Business Networking:

5 Steps To Networking For Success

by Female Business Network Networking in business.

How does this make you feel?

Some business owners really enjoy networking, getting out and meeting new people. For some, just the thought of it actually stops them from attending events...and this is such a shame, as I see networking as one of THE best ways to grow your audience, grow your confidence and grow your business.

Hello there, I’m Janine Friston, founder of the Female Business Network, and I’m on a mission to help people network the right way, and go from “networking-hesitant”, to “networking-confident” confident in trying some new things, to challenging yourself and understanding how networking can, and should be part of your marketing and business strategy.

So, whether you’re experienced at networking, or new to this activity, I’d like to share some of my networking tips with you.

Top 5 tips for networking success 1) Don’t sell - if all you do is promote your business and sell, this turns people away. People generally don’t like being sold to. Introduce your business and how you help your clients. If people want to find out more they can approach you to ask.

2)Have conversations - ask questions, listen, add value and have genuine conversations. This will also help you relax at the event.

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person at each event, and before you know it you’ll be growing your audience and becoming more confident.

4) Follow up after the meeting - connect with and message people you’ve met at an event, maybe arrange to have a coffee or a call to get to know each other more. Start to build that relationship.

5) Be consistent - like all things in business, you have to show up consistently. So, make sure you attend as many of the group events as you can.

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Local Business

Buying & Selling Property at Auction Widdows Pilling LLP

Selling at auction

Selling at auction can have its advantages, it is a quick transaction with no opportunity for the buyer to negotiate or withdraw. As soon as the auctioneers hammer falls, exchange of contracts takes place.

If you are considering this, you need to think about the costs to you. You need to pay the auctioneer’s fee even if the property does not sell and if it does sell, the auctioneer will charge a commission.

Unless a reserve price is stated in the contract, the auctioneer is bound to agree the sale to the highest bidder. This is important to think about and you should seek legal advice on before the auction.

A seller’s auction pack will need to be created and made available for potential buyers to review before the auction.

Buying at auction

You should arrange for your solicitor to review the seller’s auction pack prior to the auction. Your solicitor can inspect the pack and make any necessary investigations before you proceed. It is recommended that you also have the property surveyed prior to the auction as in all conveyancing transactions, it is a buyer beware situation (“caveat emptor”). Once the hammer falls, you are under contract and bound to pay a 10% deposit. Ensure you have financing available if you are successful as completion is often 20 business days of the date of the auction and insure the property.

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“Modern Method of Auction”, are becoming more popular. There are still risks as a buyer.

The modern method allows the seller to set out their requirements for the auction, such as the reserve price, start date and duration, normally 30 days. The seller will appoint an estate agent and as an interested buyer you will submit your offer online, in the form of a “bid”. You can usually bid 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The highest bid wins.

You may have to pay a participation fee, usually refundable. You may be asked to provide evidence that you have the funds to purchase the property should you be successful. Again, the sellers auction pack will be available to view, and your solicitor will check this before proceeding. In most cases you must pay, in addition to the purchase price, a non-refundable reservation fee, usually a minimum of 2.5% + VAT of the price.

If your bid is successful, you usually have 56 days to exchange and complete. The difference to the traditional method, is that you do have the choice not to proceed, but you would lose out on your reservation fee paid.

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Home Improvement

Conservatories: Keeping Cool Summer 2023

by Emma Russell

During the summer, people want to make the most of their conservatories, the sunniest part of the home. However, if you have an older conservatory, you may find that it is several degrees warmer than outside during the hottest part of the day. If it was originally constructed using glass panels or polycarbonate, these materials are now outdated and inefficient. Replacing your conservatory roof is not a cheap process, you will need to do some serious research. Make sure you contact a company who specialise in this type of refurbishment, and get a few quotes before you decide on a contractor.

In the meantime, here are a few suggestions on how to make your conservatory a ‘cool’ environment and enjoy it during the summer months.

Open windows and doors during sunny days to increase the circulation of fresh air. This may seem obvious, but a lot of people don’t like ‘drafts’ and will insist on keeping doors and windows locked tight.

As long as you are in the house and keeping an eye on any possible intruders, allowing air to circulate will help cool the room during the hottest part of the day.

Vents could be installed to help control the amount of air coming into the room without leaving your

home vulnerable to intruders.

Blinds can keep out direct sunlight, this brings the interior temperature to a more manageable range.

Internal blinds fit between the glass panels of the double glazing, so they never get dirty or pucker. If you can invest in something that can be adjusted throughout the day, then you’ll have some control over the amount of sun you allow into the room.

These can also be a stylish addition to your home, giving you an opportunity to update your décor and refresh the look of your conservatory.

Adding some cooling film to your windows can be a cost effective solution, prices start at around £20 per metre. Applying a thin layer of specialist film will reflect up to 80% of the sun’s heat and harmful UV rays too. The application is quite difficult, due to the height of the conservatory, so make sure you hire a professional for the job.

A ceiling fan is a great way to circulate the air without compromising security. However, you may not be able to attach a fan to the roof of your conservatory very easily. Any kind of fan will do the job of moving the still air, whether it’s a desk fan or freestanding.

Making your conservatory look a little jungle themed is not just an interior decor statement, plants will absorb excess moisture and reduce humidity. Using a range of sizes and species will add interest to your space and add a little shade.

Finally, make sure your conservatory furniture is light, avoid leather seats and opt for lighter fabric soft furnishings. Add an ice bucket full of refreshing drinks, just to keep yourself cool too!

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Our Community

THE CHALLENGES OF PLOTTING

by Geoff Hamilton, Macmillan Cancer Support allotment volunteer and Acting Chairman of Tindall Street Allotment Group

Winter 2022/23 was a real challenge with the rain and spells of bitter cold, it certainly kept us inside, leaving plenty of plotting and tea time.

The upside was in spring when everything, including the weeds, seemed to be determined too shoot up and show us what they are capable of and all our plants benefitted from the extremes of climate, it must have reminded them of how winters used to be.

Our ‘Kara’ potatoes were planted quite early and to our surprise, started showing their haulms earlier than we would expect, we quickly earthed them up, just in case another frost turned up late.

We had left our plum tree unpruned for a year to see if it would blossom and produce fruit and it made a spectacle of itself with the most beautiful floral display. We’ll see what the harvest is like when the annual fruit-fall finishes. Let’s hope the tree is not as fickle as the weather.

An unfortunate attack of vandalism damaged our shed and tools were stolen, but worst was the way our wildlife pond was destroyed by slashing the liner. All our tadpoles and other

creatures were killed overnight so that the only asset saved was our marsh marigold, which we salvaged and split to share with other allotmenteers who have ponds.

When we saw how early our plants were racing up we took cuttings of kiwi-fruit, figs and grapevine for growing-on, in the hope that we can pass them on to other plotholders.

One unfortunate consequence of our gooseberry bushes being attacked last year by ‘saw fly’ is that we needed to net our bushes, but two of our current bushes were obstructing the area so we removed them and have now fully netted the gooseberries.

The broccoli, sprouts and various bean types have cropped very well and we now have oregano, hot chilli peppers, basket of fire chillis and a whole range of tomatoes. At the moment our onions, garlic and pumpkins are fattening up well and our various types of lettuce are keeping us and our neighbouring plotholders’ chickens and ducks well fed.

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This year has been another ‘wait and see’ time with so much uncertainty that we can’t help but enjoy each visit to the plot to see what’s new today.

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Health & Fitness

Get Fit For Summer!

5 EASY STRATEGIES FOR GETTING BACK INTO THE FITNESS HABIT As summer approaches it can sometimes feel like we’re coming out of hibernation as we peel off the layers of woollies and emerge blinking into the sunlight. The arrival of longer, warmer days can also make us dream of holidays, shorts and flipflops, yet such pleasant thoughts can be tinted with some anxiety over how much weight we may have gained while squirrelled away in our homes as winter storms battered the window panes.

you need to find activities you love doing so you return to them again and again. If you love socialising with others, think about trying a team sport or doing a group fitness class like Zumba. If you’re working out for the mental health benefits, try activities that will help you relax, such as yoga or Pilates.

If you’ve been wondering how to kick start your fitness regime but the thought of a treadmill or cross-trainer makes you want to dive back under the duvet with a bag of jam doughnuts, then don’t panic. When you look at fitness as being a lifestyle choice rather than a part-time 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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Here are 5 easy strategies to get you into the fitness habit.

1. DON’T CHANGE TOO QUICKLY

And don’t try to do too much too soon, you may just be setting yourself up for failure. 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 an extra hour’s sleep.

2. FIND SOMETHING YOU LOVE DOING Consistency is key if you want to get fit. This means

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.

4. GET OUTSIDE MORE With the approach of Summer there’s no excuse for staying indoors. It’s always more pleasant to exercise in the fresh air plus being out in nature has brilliant health, fitness and mind-boosting benefits.

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. Fitness is not always only about building muscle tone. Your age or current level of fitness doesn’t even come into it, because you’ll find that even small changes can deliver big results.

Getting fit for Summer need not involve gut-busting, 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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WHAT’S ON June & July COMMUNITY EVENTS

COFFEE & CHAT! Roe Green Church Hall Join us for a complimentary tea and coffee. Stay for an hour or two after your walk or play in the park. Make it a meet-up or quick brew & go!

Everyone welcome. ❤ Roe Green.

Mondays, 10am-12pm FREE (donations for cakes/biscuits) www.roegreenchurch.co.uk DANCING WITH DEMENTIA Grand Palais, Swinton Monthly social for people living with dementia, their family, friends and carers. Professional musicians, sing along to old songs and enjoy a dance, chatting and making new friends. Hot drink included. Bar open.

2nd Monday of each month 1.00 - 3.00pm FREE entry (donations welcome) Lesley: 07442 167208 BOARD GAMES CLUB An afternoon of activities including board games and light refreshments.

Swinton Library Mondays, 11am-1pm Beesley Green Community Centre Tuesdays, 1-3pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) HOLY ROOD COFFEE MORNING Holy Rood Memorial Hall Please come along and join us for a chat over a brew. Fresh tea, coffee and snacks on offer. Term time only.

Wednesdays, 10-11.30am FREE (donations for food) Facebook: Holy Rood Church Swinton www.achurchnearyou.com WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House Join us for a talk by Pat Osbourne: “Georgina Duchess of Devonshire”.

Visitors welcome. Refreshments.

Mon 5th June, 7.30pm £2.50 Anne Adams: 0161 728 6783 28 ON OUR DOORSTEP

G-FESTIVAL 2023 AFC Monton, M30 8JN G-Festival is finally COMING HOME! Headlined by the incredible LIGHTNING SEEDS, plus The Absolute Stone Roses, Oasis Ltd and much more across 2 Stages. Plus funfair, kids attractions, family fun, bars and food stalls.

Sat 17th June, 12-9pm Adults £20, U16 £10, Family £50 Facebook: gfestival19 THE PINK PICNIC 2023 Peel Park Salford Pride are thrilled to announce the return of Salfords annual LGBTQ+ pride event. Fun for all ages. For the PinkPLUS and General admission tickets, visit our website. Please donate if you can, help us keep this event free.

Sat 17th June, 1-8pm FREE (donations £3-10 welcome) Facebook: salfordprideuk www.pinkpicnic.org.uk MAINTENANCE SESSION Lightoaks Park Join Friends of Lightoaks Park and help ro maintain the park. No skills or tools required. Get outdoors and meet new people. All abilities and ages welcome. Meet at the Tea’osk.

Free refreshments to finish off!

Sun 11th & 25th June Sun 9th & 23rd July 11.00am - 1.00pm FREE Facebook: lightoakspark CAR BOOT SALE Buile Hill Park Join Buile Hill Mansion Association for their monthly car boot sale. Pick up some bargains and enjoy getting out in the fresh air. Located on the Seedley side of the park near the Pavillion. Cafe open for refreshments.

Sun 25th June Sun 16th July 10.30am - 1.30pm FREE entry Tel: 07436 868340 FB: FriendsOfBuileHillParkFOBHP

MONTON SUMMER FESTIVAL Monton Village Free inclusive community event which will span across Monton High Street, Monton Green and into the Unitarian grounds. Live entertainment, inflatables, face painting, delicious food and drinks supplied by all our favourite Monton Road retailers. It’s the opportunity to get the community together for a much needed morale boost. Get in contact if you’d like a stall or more details.

Sat 1st July, 11am-3pm FREE entry Email: hello@montonvca.co.uk Facebook: montonvca WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House Join us for a talk by Carole John about Beekeeping. Visitors welcome.

Refreshments included.

Mon 3rd July, 7.30pm £2.50 Anne Adams: 0161 728 6783 ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY 58 Sandy Lane, Irlam M44 6WJ Fundraising event for The David Pennington Charity - helping local causes in the Irlam, Cadishead and Manchester area. Join us for our annual garden party. Various stalls, raffle, bag tombola, cake stall, cafe, and much more...

Sat 8th July 10.00am - 4.00pm FREE entry FB: The David Pennington Charity WORSLEY VILLAGE FETE Worsley Village Green Worsley Village Community Assoc.

Celebrate our 25th Anniversary with us at our annual music and craft fair on the green. Entertainment by the Ukulele Band. Bring a picnic! Lots of stalls, food and drink to enjoy.

Sun 16th July 11.00am FREE entry Tel. 0161 728 6783 E: anneadams249@btinternet.com

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HEALTH & FITNESS LET'S DANCE Wardley Community Centre Ideal for beginners and chair-based participants. A gentle but fun fitness class, based around dance and throwback classics! A lovely, social experience for all.

Mondays, 12.30-1.30pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) GET ON YOUR BIKE! Come along and enjoy cycling your way to fitness. Sessions suitable for beginners and those returning to cycling. Bikes and helmets available.

Blackleach Country Park Mondays, 10am-12pm Buile Hill Park (Pavillion) Mondays, 11am-12pm Cleavley’s Track, Eccles, M30 8HY Fridays, 10am-12pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) WALK FOR WELLNESS Salford Health Improvement activity: Social walks at a leisurely pace. Get moving, enjoy the outdoors, meet new people and lead a healthy lifestyle. Wear suitable footwear and bring some water.

Light Oaks Park, Claremont Tuesday 10-11am Peel Park, Little Hulton Tuesday 1.30-3pm Duke’s Drive, Monton Thursday 10.30-11.30am Parr Fold Park, Walkden Thursday 1.30-3pm Clifton Country Park Saturday 1-2pm Booking required Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) OUTDOOR GYM The Hive, Victoria Park, Swinton Walk followed by a gentle exercise circuit incorporating the outdoor gym equipment. Ideal for beginners.

Wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring water. Runs to 12th Sept.

Tuesdays, 10.45-11.30am FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

What’s On IRWELL VALLEY WALKS Clifton Country Park Join us for these more challenging walks, visiting locations such as Ringley Woods, Prestwich Clough, Clifton Moss, Moses Gate and more.

You need to be fit enough to walk at least 5 miles. Walks are 2-2.5hrs long.

Bring water, a snack and dress for the weather. Meet at Visitor Centre.

Tuesdays, 10am start FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk RUN TALK RUN WORSLEY Standfield Centre, Boothstown Now celebrating two years! A free weekly 5km gentle jog where people can talk to others. A safe space for people to support each other, get outdoors and exercise.

Wear high visibility clothes.

Tuesdays 6.45pm for 7pm start FREE Instagram: runtalkrun_worsley HEALTHY HIPS AND HEARTS Beesley Green Community Centre Gentle chair based exercise sessions targeting older people to reduce ill health and falls, increase social interaction, improve balance and overall wellbeing. All welcome.

Wednesdays, 10.30-11.30am FREE (small donation for tea/coffee) Tel: 0161 790 6124 ANYONE FOR TENNIS Winton Bowling and Tennis Club Grange Road, Winton, M30 8JW Have a go at tennis in a relaxed and friendly environment. Beginner’s welcome. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a drink. Ongoing.

Fridays, 1-3pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) WORSLEY WOODS SUNRISE WALK Beesley Green entrance Join the ranger for an early walk and take in the tranquillity of the woods at dawn. Walk may involve steps and uneven ground. Bring a torch. Dress for the weather.

Mon 5th June 4.30 - 6.00am FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk

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WEEKLY WALK AND TALK Explore Salford’s green and blue spaces with Age Friendly Salford and improve your wellbeing.

A different location each week.

Suitable for all abilities.

Wednesdays 7th June - Peel Park 14th June - Media City 21st June - Clifton Country Park 28th June - Blackleach Country Pk July dates - TBC 11.00am Tonicha: 07983 884160 Facebook: agefriendlysalford WALKIES AT BRIDGEWATER RHS Garden Bridgewater Bring your dog and enjoy a stroll around the gardens and explore the horticultural delights of the season with your four-legged friend. Two dogs per person. Dogs must be kept on a lead. Booking required.

Mon 5th June, 4-7pm Tue 20th June, 4-7pm Mon 3rd July, 4-7pm Mon 17th July, 4-7pm Member: FREE Non-member: Half price entry Tel: 0161 503 6100 www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater WORSLEY WOODS EVENING STROLL Beesley Green entrance Walk may involve steps and uneven ground. Bring a torch.

Wed 21st June 8.30 - 10.00pm FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk WILD WALK Blackleach Country Park Join us on this walk with expert guide and naturalist Dave Winnard.

Sat 15th July 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk WILD WALK Kersal Dale & Kersal Wetlands Join us for a walk with naturalist Dave Winnard. Meet at the end of South Radford Street.

Sat 22nd July, 10am-12pm FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk

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KIDS ACTIVITIES Salford Libraries For parents/carers - bring your baby or toddler (0-4yrs) to a storytime session. Term time only. Please book.

Winton Library Mondays, 10.30-11.30am Tel: 0161 921 2180 Boothstown Library Tuesdays, 10-11am Tel: 0161 799 6549 Walkden Library Tuesdays 9.30-10.30am | 10.45-11.45am Tel: 0161 607 6639 Eccles Library Thursdays, 10.30-11.30am Tel: 0161 607 8237 Height Library Thursdays, 10.30-11.30am Tel: 0161 921 2240 Worsley Village Library Thursdays, 2-3pm Tel: 0161 794 8750 Swinton Library Fridays 9.45-10.45am | 11am-12pm Tel: 0161 793 3736 FREE (booking required) Facebook: SalfordLibraries BUGGY WALKS Join fellow mums for a social walk with your child. A leisurely buggy walk around local greenspace.

Wear suitable shoes. Ongoing.

Term time only.

Lightoaks Park (Tea’osk) Wednesdays, 9.30-10.30am Beesley Green Community Centre Wednesdays, 10.30-11.30am FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) DODGEBALL SESSIONS The Den, Walkden M28 3AD 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) Email: chloe.pearson@scll.co.uk www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk 30 ON OUR DOORSTEP

LEGO CLUB BOOTHSTOWN Boothstown Library New after-school lego club. Let your children unleash their creativity, socialise and have fun! Free activity, suitable for children 6yrs+. Under 8‘s must be accompanied by an adult.

Thursdays 3.30 - 4.30pm FREE (term time only) Email: boothstown.library@scll.co.uk Tel: 0161 799 6549 TINY TOTS RAMBLE Clifton Country Park An hour’s slow ramble for parents and carer with small children. Enjoy the outdoors and make new friends.

Arrive 10.15am and wear suitable footwear and clothing.

Fridays, 10.30am FREE (no booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk YOUTH CAFE Boothstown Community Centre For young people aged 11-18 years.

Come and socialise and enjoy a snack and drink for a small fee.

Activities include games, cooking, project work around special events.

Relax after a long week at school.

Come and go as you please!

Fridays, 6.30-8.00pm FREE entry (drop in) Tel: 0161 799 6674 YOUTH CLUB The Den, Walkden M28 3AD Join in a range of fun activities incl. football, cricket, dodgeball, table tennis, air hockey, table football, pool, console games, arts & crafts.

Fridays 8-11 years: 5.00-6.30pm 12-19 years: 6.45-8.15pm 50p (booking essential) www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk CRAFTY FAMILIES The Lowry Come up to The Lookout and drop in anytime between 11am and 1pm for these artist led activities. Please book tickets if you intend to come along. Suitable for under 11’s.

Saturdays 11.00am - 1.00pm FREE (booking required) www.thelowry.com

STORY SEEKERS IWM North, The Quays, M17 1TZ Family activity. Adventurers wanted!

Discover real objects and find moving and surprising stories from people who braved shark-infested waters to ingenious nurses and those who built machines of conflict. A great way for families to learn together about the global impact of conflict from World War II to today. Suitable for children 7+ years.

Saturdays & Sundays 10.00am - 5.00pm FREE (drop in) www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-north MINI MOVERS Science and Industry Museum Especially for our younger visitors aged 5 and under, this Makatonfriendly adventure will have you whirring like a cog and turning like a crank to find out how our bodies work like machines. Be prepared to get silly as you join our Explainers on a fun and creative journey. held in the Textiles Gallery.

Saturdays & Sundays (term time only) 10.15am |11.15am | 12.00pm FREE (no separate ticket required) www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-north 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 and bring a printed barcode. Grab a post parkrun coffee in the pavilion with us. Volunteers always needed - please get in touch!

Sundays, 9.00am FREE Email: salfordjuniors@parkrun.com www.parkrun.org.uk/salford-juniors NATIONAL FESTIVAL CIRCUS Boothstown Methodist Primary The circus is coming to town!

Boothstown Methodist Primary School PTA hosts this amazing summer event. Traditional family fun with Circus shows, tombola, lucky dip, crafts, refreshments and much more...

Sun 2nd July Shows: 1.00pm | 2.30pm | 4.00pm Tickets £6.50 (online booking) Facebook: Boothstownmethodist CONTACT US ON 07967 978831

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SPECIAL EVENTS WORSLEY WOODS CONSERVATION Worsley Woods Join the ranger in some woodland management. Meet by the play area off Sefton Drive. Please avoid parking off Woodstock Drive.

Sat 3rd June Sat 1st July 10.30am - 12.30pm FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk SUMMER FESTIVAL The Station, Irlam, M44 5ZR Friends of Irlam Station present their summer event. Featuring the golden voice of Colin Paul and golden oldies from the 50s, 60s and 70s played by DJ Frankie. Vintage vehicles, food and drink, plus lots of entertainment to enjoy.

Dressing for the era is optional!

Sat 10th June, 11am-4pm FREE entry Facebook: stationatirlam KERSAL DALE CONSERVATION Kersal Dale & Wetlands Join the ranger with conservation Meet at end of South Radford Street.

Mon 12th June, 10am-12pm Sat 24th June, 10.30am-12.30pm Mon 10th July, 10am-12pm FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk

ECHO EVENTS Eccles Town Hall Sounds of Summer Festival The Music Shed brings family friendly live bands with DJ & Bar. Sun 11th June, 2.00-7.30pm £8.50 Adults | £6.50 Under 12s FREE Under 5s International Brass Band Conductors Competition Sat 17th June Semi Final Concert: 11am-3pm Gala Concert with Eccles Borough Band: 7.30pm FREE entry (both concerts) Salford Symphony Orchestra Summer Jubilee Concert A festival of music.

Sun 2nd July, 7.00-9.30 pm £10 Adults | £5 Students/Children Eccles Community Choir Our popular local choir.

Fri 14th July, doors open 7pm £7 Adults, Children FREE E: enquiries.echo@ecclestownhall.org www.ecclestownhall.org

WALKDEN FOOD & CRAFT MARKET Walkden Town Centre Browse our amazing local sellers!

Fresh produce and amazing crafts.

Located inside, 1st floor by Tesco.

Sat 17th June Sat 15th July 10.00am - 4.00pm Facebook: WalkdenTownCentre

CHINESE DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Salford Quays UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival is a fast growing event with amateur team dragon boat racing, cultural performances, exhibitions and taste of authentic food. Lion dancing, crafts, musical performances, Kung Fu displays and kids face painting.

Sat 17th to Sun 18th June FREE to attend www.dragonboatfestival.uk

LANCASHIRE MINING FESTIVAL Lancashire Mining Museum An exciting family fun day planned Winding Engine running along with our train. Mining displays and talks.

Arts & crafts, food and drink, music & dancing. More details to follow.

Sat 17th June 10.00am - 5.00pm Tickets: check Facebook page www.lancashireminingmuseum.org FB: TheRedRoseSteamSocietyLtd

MAKERS MARKET Quayside MediaCityUK Join us on the last weekend of every month for an abundance of the North West's finest makers, bakers and creators. Expect an array of art, craft, food, drink, coffee, music and street food. A great family day out!

Sat 24th to Sun 25th June Sat 29th to Sun 30th July Sat 10am-5pm | Sun11am-5pm www.quaysidemediacityuk.co.uk

MONTON BUSINESS GROUP: NETWORKING MEETINGS Monton / Worsley Monton Business Group delivers exciting monthly events with meetings taking place at a different venue in Monton / Worsley on the last Friday of every month. Each meeting includes breakfast and we only have one business per sector to maximise your growth opportunity. Please register on our website to attend our next networking meeting.

Fri 30th June: Edison Bar Fri 28th July: Venue TBA 9.15 - 11.30am £18.00 per meeting www.MontonBusinessGroup.com THE NATIONAL SWEET PEA SOCIETY LATE SHOW RHS Garden Bridgewater Explore the exquisite blooms and scents of sweet peas brought to you by the National Sweet Pea Society.

Browse incredible displays, speak with expert growers and get inspiration for growing at home.

Prize giving Saturday 1pm and sale of blooms Sunday 3pm - take a piece of the show home! Book your visit to the gardens, this event FREE. Sat 8th - Sun 9th July 10.00am - 6.00pm (last entry 5pm) Normal admission applies Tel: 0161 503 6100 www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater PING PONG PARLOUR Quayside MediaCityUK Enjoy a game of Ping Pong, located on the first floor. Buy Ping Pong balls (50p) from customer services.

Donations go to Francis House Children's Hospice.

Daily, 12-8pm FREE (donations welcome) www.quaysidemediacityuk.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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Fundraising Head Shave 13.05.2023

Rosie and Me

Welcome to Titivate: My Breast Cancer Blog A raw, honest and passionate account of my breast cancer journey to help other cancer warriors.

About me My name is Gemma Fish, I have always been known by my full name since I was a kid and it’s stuck now!

I’m the youngest of six daughters to my amazing parents, Linda & Graham, who are my absolute world.

As my body started to return to its new normal post pregnancy state, once again both boobs behaved differently; the right shrunk back to pre-pregnancy size, but the left stayed at its new size which was three cup sizes bigger!

My diagnosis On the 17th February 2023 I was diagnosed with Lobular Breast Cancer in my right breast. The tumour was 6x8cm, it was classed as Grade 2 and it was Oestrogen positive but HER2 negative. My lymph nodes had also tested positive for abnormal cells - and so began my breast cancer journey.

Over time, my right boob continued to change.

Each morning in the shower I would look at it and think about contacting my GP, but as with any busy mum as soon as I stepped out of the shower there was a million and one things to do and I promptly forgot until the next morning and repeat for the next 16 months!

For the first time in my life I was so content and then this curve ball hits, but as with everything in my life I decided there and then that I was going to fight this head on. There was NO WAY that anything was taking the peace and happiness I’d finally achieved.

FINALLY, in February 2023, on a random Wednesday morning, I rang the doctors and thankfully got an appointment that afternoon. Off I went, convinced it would be nothing but with a niggly feeling that it wouldn't be. Once my GP had examined me, I could tell that this was serious. She completed an urgent referral and told me to be prepared...

It’s been a whirlwind of appointments with my army of consultants, nurses and specialists. In March I had a single mastectomy and16 lymph nodes removed.

In April I started chemotherapy, which lasts a few months, followed by radiotherapy after....phew!

All the signs I ignored Since I'd been pregnant with my daughter, my right boob had not been right, but as with most things I ignored it and fobbed it off as “pregnancy changes”.

As expected in pregnancy my boobs grew... but at very different rates and my right boob never caught up with the left. Then my beautiful Rosie arrived and life took on a completely different pace - a total whirlwind of bottles, nappies and zero sleep!

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I ALWAYS want to give something back The support and care I’ve received from the Bolton Breast Care service has been absolutely amazing since Day 1. My first task is to help raise money for a garden at the Chemotherapy Unit for patients, families, nurses, staff and volunteers to enjoy.

If you’d like to help me fundraise, please visit:

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/bolton-breast-cancer Follow my journey and get in touch at: www.titivateblog.co.uk titivateblog Please share with all your friends and family and PLEASE check your bodies regularly.

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This year’s theme is Pirates & Princesses so why not dress up for a chance to win a prize for the best dressed Adult & Child.

Headlining we have a DJ Set from Phats & Small performing their chart topping hits Turn Around, Feel Good and Tonite.

Captain Dan Tastic will be keeping us entertained with his festival set of fun and games.

We have two fantastic Live Bands: “Boomin” and the “Madchester Experience”. Plus a host of tribute acts to keep us entertained throughout the day, there will be something for everyone.

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Nectarine Crumble Preparation time: 20 mins Cooking time: 35-40 minutes Serves: 6

Ingredients

For the fruit filling: • 6 ripe nectarines (approx 800g)

• 50g granulated sugar • 1 tbsp cornflour • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the crumble topping; • 150g plain flour (or 100g plain flour and 50g ground almonds)

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Method Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C Fan) Gas mark 4.

Lightly grease a 23cm x 23cm square baking dish.

Prepare the fruit filling: Rinse the nectarines, cut them in half, remove the stones, and slice into 1cm thick wedges. Place the nectarine slices into a large mixing bowl.

Add the granulated sugar, cornflour, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the nectarines. Gently mix until the nectarine slices are coated evenly. Transfer the fruit mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Prepare the crumble topping: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the plain flour (and ground almonds if using), cubed butter, granulated sugar, rolled oats, and salt. Use your fingertips or a pastry blender to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the nectarines in the baking dish, ensuring that the fruit is fully covered. Add some flaked almonds for texture.

Bake the nectarine crumble in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.

Remove the crumble from the oven and let it cool slightly for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy the nectarine crumble warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of crème fraiche.

If nectarines are not available, you can substitute with an equal weight of peaches or plums.

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