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Welcome to another great issue of On Our Doorstep magazine.

Summer is just around the corner. Let’s hope it will be blue sky and sunshine all the way! Pack the winter wardrobe away and start counting down to your well-earned summer holiday.

If you haven’t yet booked one, then we have some great suggestions in our “Family Holiday” feature. Then, to get in shape for lazing on the beach, pull out our “Spring into Summer” health & fitness guide to get your body into tip-top condition!

This issue, there are two competitions - win a free meal for 2 people at the award winning Grenache restaurant, and win a month’s Golf membership at the prestigious Marriott Hotel & Country Club.

There are plenty of activities & events taking place over May & June in our What’s On guide, plus a new programme of Salford Heritage walks to try.

A big thanks to all our contributors for making this another special issue!

On Our Doorstep is published by Zig Zag Ventures, an independent publisher. You can contact us by:Telephone: 0161 790 2504 Email: sales@onourdoorstep.co.uk Printed by: Tangent Print Services

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Salford Heritage Walks 2010 Discover Salford’s local heritage

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Tai Chi The antidote to modern living

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Half Term Activities Fun activities for the kids

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Grenache Competition Win a meal for two

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Choosing a Great Family Holiday Tips for booking a great holiday

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Too Easy to Become a Coach & Competition David Screeton’s view of Golf Coaching in the UK

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Spring Into Summer Fantastic pull out guide to get fit for summer

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Celebrating Local Success Mumpreneur Tracey Peake

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Ancient Worsley History Murder most foul!

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What’s On Your guide to local events

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Salford Heritage Walks 2010 Last month we featured Worsley Walks & Cruises. Now you can discover local heritage a little further afield on the new Salford Heritage Walks Programme.

Salford has a famous heritage to be proud of, from the Tudor age, through the industrial revolution to 20th century pioneers. This programme of heritage walks, run by Salford Heritage Services, gives an insight into the city's history, brought to life by experienced guides.

Heritage Walks are a great way of getting some exercise, meeting new people and discovering more about the city. You may think you know Salford, but these walks explore the often unknown, quirky, but always interesting facts.

So lace up your walking shoes and step out for a fun and fact-filled walk!

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Book with the Salford Tourist Information Centre on 0161 848 8601 ÂŁ2 for adults, children FREE, payment at time of booking Wear appropriate shoes or boots and bring an umbrella!

All distances given are approximate Sunday 6th June Eccles Town Centre Meet 2pm Eccles Train Station Car Park, St Marys Road, Eccles, M30 0DN. Featuring an ancient parish church, the original Eccles cake shop, bull baiting and host of pubs, each with their own tale to tell.

Approx. 2 miles Walk Leader: Chris Carson Wednesday 9th June Monton to Worsley History Walk Meet 7pm Waterside Bar & Restaurant, 1, Parrin Lane, Monton, M30 8AN. A guided walk focusing on the history of transport with members of the Eccles & District History Society along the loopline from Monton to Worsley, featuring the former Worsley station, a Roman road, and the Bridgewater Canal. The walk ends at the Waterside bar for a well-earned drink!

Approx. 3 miles, circular Walk Leaders: Chris Carson & David George Sunday 13th June Nasmyth and Industrial Patricroft Meet 2pm Monton Medical Centre, Canal Side, Monton Green, Eccles M30 8AR. Featuring the Bridgewater Canal, James Nasmyth, the first railway pub and A.V. Roe, the aircraft pioneer.

Approx. 2.5 miles Walk leaders: John & Jill Aldred

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Saturday 3rd July Kersal Moor Meet 11am outside St. Paul's Church, Moor Lane, Kersal, M7 3PJ. Join local historian Alice Searle and discover the hidden secrets of Kersal Moor home to the famous Manchester Race Course and location of the enormous rallies by the Chartist movement in 1830.

Approx. 2 miles Led by the Ranger Team Sunday 18th July Greengate & Central Salford Meet 2pm outside Sacred Trinity Church, Chapel Street, Salford M3 5DW. Discover Greengate, the oldest part of Salford, with its famous church, stocks and first public baths.

Approx. 1.5 miles, circular Walk Leader: Roy Bullock Sunday 8th August Lark Hill to Castleford Meet 1.30pm Salford Museum & Art Gallery, Crescent, Peel Park, Salford M5 4WU. Take a stroll through Peel Park, uncovering facts about Broughton Suspension Bridge and Salford's famous racecourse.

Approx. 2 miles, circular Walk Leader: Tony Frankland To view or download the full programme of walks visit

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Tai Chi: The Antidote to Modern Living Discover the multiple health benefits and learn to relax...

UNDERSTANDING TAI CHI

THE POWER OF TAI CHI

Tai Chi is a system of gentle meditative physical exercise and stretching, designed for relaxation, balance and health, first developped in China.

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To do Tai Chi, you perform a series of postures or movements in a slow, graceful manner. Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.

Tai Chi has many different styles. Each style may have its own subtle emphasis on various Tai Chi principles and methods.

Some may focus on health maintenance, while others focus on the martial arts aspect of Tai Chi.

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Decreased blood pressure Strengthened muscles whilst developing flexibility Improved posture, balance & coordination Increased range of motion Decreased occurrence of injurious falls in the elderly Prevents or slows bone loss, especially in postmenopausal women Heightened mood & increased feelings of well-being Reduced levels of stress hormones Improved immune function Enhanced quality & duration of sleep

Through its long history, there are many reports of improvements and even cure of some medical conditions.

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Gillian Fair has been practising Infinite Tai Chi since October 2004.

She qualified as an Infinite Tai Chi, Chi Kung and Meditation Teacher in July 2009. Her aim is to share the benefits of practising these holistic art forms with individuals of all ages. Gillian truly believes that practising Tai Chi on a regular basis can transform our lives.

Infinite Tai Chi was created by Master Jason Chan to meet the needs of individuals in our modern world. It is a gentle yet powerful form of flowing movement that will restore your inner peace of mind, strengthen and revitalise your physical body and calm your emotions. Scientific research studies have found Tai Chi to be particularly effective for improving physical strength, balance, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness and significantly reducing levels of stress and anxiety.

Are you looking to: improve your physical and mental wellbeing, learn a wholesome exercise, meet new people and have fun at the same time? Then come along and experience Infinite Tai Chi and discover the benefits for yourself.

Gillian is running another workshop “Radiant Health� on Saturday 10 July 10.30-3.30 pm.

To book a place on the workshop or join a class today, please contact Gillian on 07816 886 604 6 ON OUR DOORSTEP

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Health, Wellbeing & Vitality Infinite Salford Classes in Swinton

Weds 7.30 - 9.00pm Thurs 6.15 - 7.15pm (Family class 8yrs+) Thurs 7.30 - 8.45pm (Adults 15yrs+) Fri 10.30 - 11.30am

Private Tuition also available For more information

Contact Gillian

07816 886 604 Relieves stress and promotes inner peace & harmony

Worsley Physio Clinic Forrester Street, Roe Green

Chartered Physiotherapists Leading experts specialising in:-

45 minute physio sessions (immediate appointments available)

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BEST DEVELOPMENT MANCHESTER The Boatyard

by Bardsley Construction Ltd

PHASE 1 – NOW COMPLETE

Luxury 4 & 5 Bedroom Homes Set in the Heart of Worsley Village The Boatyard by Bardsley, set in the exclusive village of Worsley, offers a better quality of life on the banks of the Bridgewater Canal. Conceived to bring a modern style of living to an idyllic English setting, The Boatyard is a fresh and tranquil environment to experience the very best in home life.

Open 7 days a week, 10am – 5pm For more information call 0161 330 4444 The Boatyard, Off The Moorings, Worsley M28 2QE www.boatyardbardsley.com Offers subject to contract, status, selected plots only and are subject to availability.

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Here are some great actvities to help entertain your children this Half Term!

LOWRY OUTLET MALL

BBC Wild Days Out

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2 to 3.30pm

JUNE AQUATIC ADVENTURES Blackleach Country Park Come and have a look at the animals living on our reservoir and then have a go at dipping in our pond.

11am-4pm

THE INSPECTOR COMETH MALL MURDER MYSTERY Pick up your FREE magnifying glass and join Inspector Clouseau in his quest to solve the Mall Murder Mystery.

2 to 3.30pm

MINI-BEAST MAYHEM! Clifton Country Park Explore Clifton's mini-beasts and pond residents.

11am-4pm

THE MISCHIEVOUS MASTER BURGLAR Come and watch a comedy of errors as the Mischievous Master Burglar is closely pursued by PC Nickem around the Mall.

12 to 3pm

UGLY BUG BALL Worsely Woods, Beesely Green Come as an ugly bug or a beautiful butterfly for fun and games on Beesley Green.

11am-4pm

FACE PAINTING

FREE events held by:Salford Rangers Tel: 0161 793 4219

11am-4pm

MAKE PUPPETS AND MASKS in our Craft Workshops

Salford Community Leisure Tue 1st - Fri 4th June 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm

If you would like your children to attend from 11-4pm, please bring a packed lunch. Lunch will also be supervised.

Salford Museum & Art Gallery Tue 1st June, 11am, 1.30pm & 2.30pm

LANDSCAPE PICTURES Take a wander around the Roger Hampson exhibition and look at his paintings of the Northern Landscape and paint your own version.

Wed 2nd June, 11am, 1.30pm & 2.30pm

TUDOR ACTIVITIES! Crafts and activities Tudor style!

1 hr drop in sessions, no need to book, but places limited.

All ÂŁ1.00 per child Tel: 0161 778 0800

11am-4pm

COMEDY KEYSTONE KOPS 11am-4pm

Bridgewater Independent School, Worsley Rd FREE ACTION PACKED FUN FOR GIRLS & BOYS AGED 8-16 YEARS

FREE OF CHARGE Richard Brown, Senior Sports Development Officer:Tel: 0161 778 0778 or 07858 777247 Email: richard.brown@scll.co.uk

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GIANT CLUEDO GAME

CRIME FIGHTING IN THE MALL with Sheerluck Holmes & Dr Whatsup. Pick up your FREE magnifying glass and help detective Holmes and Whatsup search the Mall for clues.

Find more events at:n Lowry Theatre www.thelowry.com n Trafford Centre www.traffordcentre.co.uk n Imperial War Museum www.iwn.org.uk Thu 3rd June, Drop in event

CREATE A GIANT LANDSCAPE Come along and contribute to our giant landscape picture using collage techniques and your imagination. The giant picture will be in the gallery all day for people to drop in and add to! Be part of something BIG! Fri 4th June, 1.30 - 3.30pm

POETRY AND THE PLANETS This hands-on session looks at the way that the universe has been imagined in paintings, poetry, and prose, and the kinds of scientific equipment that has been used to visualise it over the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Then create your own picture-in-words of the stars and planets. Booking essential. www.salford.gov.uk/salfordmuseum ON OUR DOORSTEP 9

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Competition WIN A MEAL FOR TWO! Award winning restaurant comes to Walkden and offers you the chance to win a free 2 course meal for 2 people.

Grenache Restaurant is the only restaurant in Salford to have been awarded an entry into The Good Food Guide.

Grenache, situated on Bridgewater Road, Walkden, first opened its doors in September 2008 and sources fresh, local produce. It boasts a comfortable bar area upstairs where you can relax before or after dinner and seats up to 34 diners on the ground floor, who are treated to what can only be described as a decadent dining experience.

The restaurant serves modern British food to the highest possible standards and has been awarded not only their entry into The Good Food Guide, but 4/5 from City Life (MEN Group), 16/20 from The Bolton News and 16/20 from Manchester Confidential.

There are menus to suit all tastes and pocket sizes starting from £9.95 for 2 courses on a Sunday and £13.95 for 2 courses Wednesday - Saturday. If you prefer, you also have the option of their a la carte menu with starters ranging between £4.50 £8.25 and main courses at £9.95 - £21.95. Menus are changed twice weekly, which ensures all ingredients are fresh and not frozen or held over. This also ensures that customers never get fed up, as there is always something new to discover!

There is also a monthly wine and food tasting club, held on the third Wednesday in each month, where you can sample 8 wines matched with 4 courses of mouth-watering food.

Contact Grenache on 0161 799 8181 to reserve your table.

15 Bridgewater Road, Walkden, Worsley, Manchester, M28 3JE To enter the competition to win a free 2 course Early Decadence meal for 2 people & a free bottle of house wine, simply answer the following question:-

Q. In which year did Grenache Restaurant open?

Send your answer with your name, address, telephone number and email address to:Grenache Restaurant Competition, On Our Doorstep, Media House, 4 Darwen Street, Manchester, M16 9HB or email competitions@onourdoorstep.co.uk (subject: “Grenache Restaurant Competition”) Closing date: 30th June Note: Please advise if you do not wish to join the Grenache database and receive Special Offers from time to time.

Terms & conditions of prize: n Free 2 course meal from our Early Decadence menu only n Valid between Wed - Thur 5.30 - 9.00pm n Supplement choices not included 10 ON OUR DOORSTEP

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Plus, it really does work...

Lars (Roe Green Butchers) ­ “We’ve had great feedback and new customers who had never heard of us before.”

Gillian (Infinite Tai Chi) ­ “I’ve had 2 new ladies join my Wednesday class, and 2 on Fridays. I am very pleased!”

Sally (Gymboree Arts) ­ “I have had a surge of interest in Worsley classes thanks to your magazine. It is the first advert I have placed that has had such a tangible result.”

Victoria (Victoria Livsey Hairdressing) ­ “I’ve had a good response to the advert.

Been really pleased would definitely be interested in an advert next month.”

For more info, or to place an advert:­

Tel: 0161 790 2504 Email: sales@onourdoorstep.co.uk

Roe Green General Store Open Mondays to Saturdays 40 Greenleach Lane, Roe Green

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a BRASS BAND CONCERT with Ellenbrook and Boothstown Brass Band Sat 19th June, 7.30pm Adults £5, Children £3 incl refreshments For tickets contact:-

Fran Speight (01942 892240) Fran Floyd (0161 790 5119)

ARE YOU 16-19 YEARS OLD & LOOKING FOR A CHALLENGE? Monton Amateurs Football Club, in conjunction with Luis Michael Training are hosting, as part of their local community scheme:LEVEL 2 NVQ COURSE IN SPORTS RECREATION, ALLIED OCCUPATIONS & ACTIVITY LEADERSHIP The course is open to all 16-19 yr olds who are not in full time employment, or are in education for less than 16 hrs p.w.

The course is 2 hours p.w. for 26 weeks, and Monton Amateurs will reward all students with an attendance payment of up to £260.

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Choosing a Great Family Holiday Whether you are embarking on your first trip with your children, or looking for a new destination, here are some tips for booking the ideal family holiday.

Planning a great holiday can take time and a lot of research, with the whole family’s needs to cater for. How do you keep the kids entertained and happy and relax and have a good time yourself?

Here are some of the things you need to consider when choosing your holiday.

KEEPING COSTS DOWN Costs soon mount up, especially when paying full fare for each child on the flight.

Look for hotels that let children stay free in their parents' rooms and provide free meals for children, or offer buffet-style breakfasts in the price of the room.

DURATION After all the planning & preparation 7 nights will fly by and you’ll be leaving just as you get settled in. 14 nights may be too long.

So consider 10 nights - most tour operators do offer this.

THE FLIGHT & TRANSFER Flying can be stressful so assess the maximum flight duration your children can manage and find a destination within that range. If embarking on a longer journey, travel at night when they can sleep through.

Pre-book your seats together to avoid being split up on the plane. It also means less rushing to get to the airport and a more relaxed start to your holiday.

Transfer times - avoid a long journey from the airport to your resort after a tiring flight!

LOCATION! Choose hotels that are close to places you want to explore, convenient for meals and amenities. Ideally, you want everything within walking distance. Also check the resort is suitable for pushchairs if you have young babies or toddlers.

KEEP KIDS ENTERTAINED AND ALLOW SOME TIME TO YOURSELF. Select a hotel with baby sitting services, creche, kids clubs, kids pools and play areas for the children. Make sure they have suitable activities for kids of your age, plus some you can do together. Keeping the children happy is key to having a great holiday and it means you may get a chance to relax too.

SELF CATERING VS HOTEL Self catering: flexibility to eat what you want and when you want, but is more work.

However, you will get more space with separate bedrooms, lounge and kitchen.

Hotel: no need for cooking, but choose buffet style if you have fussy eaters.

If you want the best of both worlds, you can find apartment-style accommodation with cooking facilities and on-site restaurants.

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We asked Colette Benson from Designer Travel to recommend some ideal family destinations:With 20 years of experience in the travel industry, I know how important it is for a family to find the right destination, resort, and accommodation that is suitable for them.

Depending on how old your children are there is something suitable for everyone.

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Babyzone, a quiet area where you can feed and play with your baby with high quality baby equipment.

Creche, for up to 3 year olds, with fully qualified childcare experts, normally ranging from around ÂŁ5 per hour.

Kidzone, for ages 4 to 12 years, usually splitting children into 3 different age groups with different activities 5 days a week, daytime and evenings.

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Below are some great European resorts & hotel ideas with all these fantastic facilities, plus more. These hotels all have different board options to choose from.

If you want to check price & availability, contact Colette at Designer Travel:Tel: 0161 727 8962 Email: colette@designertravel.co.uk

Majorca, Sa Coma, Aparthotel Coma Gran 4*

Zante, Alykanas, Alykanas Village 4*

A modern hotel offering spacious facilities, located 100 meters from the Sa Coma beach, next to the avenue and shopping centre.

Apartments are comfortable and fully equipped.

A wide range of facilities are available at the hotel, keeping everyone amused. There is also a supermarket on-site for any necessities.

Great scenery and soft sands, plus fantastic pools and entertainment.

The Alykanas has cracked the code for laid-back family breaks.

This is an excellent apartment hotel in a perfect location with the beach just a few steps past the pools. As well as the kids clubs there are adventure playgrounds and soft play areas.

Tenerife, Los Cristianos, Villa Mandi 4*

Gran Canaria, Bahia Feliz, Hotel Orquidea 4*

A resort with a village feel, made up of low-rise terracotta blocks interspersed with palms, lawns and rockeries.

Situated in a quiet part of Los Cristianos, overlooking a golf course. It’s peaceful, but still within walking distance of the sandy beach at Vistas, the shops, bars and restaurants. Apartments are spacious and bright.

A hive of activity in summer. This hotel is packed with fun, games and family-friendly facilities, so never a dull moment for the children.

For the adults there’s a Spa & Wellness Centre.

The setting of this hotel is brilliant. Tucked along the shoreline in beautiful gardens, its lawns and palms glide down to a sandy beach.

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Majorca, Cala Bona, Protur Aparthotel Bonaire 4* plus Majorca , Puerto Pollensa, Aparthotel Playa Mar 4* Ibiza, Portinax, Hotel Presidente 4* ON OUR DOORSTEP 13

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Free bottle of wine at Grenache Restaurant!

Claim your free bottle of wine worth £11.75, at the only restaurant in Salford to have been awarded an entry into The Good Food Guide.

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Too Easy to Become a Coach

By David Screeton - Head Professional at Worsley Park, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club.

David was appointed Head Professional at Worsley Park when the golf course was established in 1999. Over the years David has accumulated a wealth of golfing knowledge, having played at the highest level as well as representing his country on numerous occasions. Using his experience, he has developed into an innovative and modern golf coach; coaching players of all levels, from beginners to European Tour stars.

A long standing friend of mine is David Platt, former England Football Captain. Whilst playing golf one day we stumbled on the topic of conversation regarding the standard of coaching both in Football and Golf. With a large amount of experience in our chosen sports, we agreed that the standard of coaching is poor at Junior level in this country. We came to the conclusion that it is too easy to achieve a coaching level allowing you to teach youngsters.

David worries about the standard of young footballers coming through the academies, whereas I have noticed at first hand the problems caused by poor golf tuition.

The child in the holidays is sent to a golfing school which gives parents the impression that they have reached a standard far in advance of their real ability. It can be largely disappointing for both the child and parent to realise that playing on grass is completely different to playing off an artificial mat at a driving range.

The instant success of a flat elevated driving range tee can be misleading.

Parents led to believe they have a golfing prodigy on their hands and the PGA Professional, in many cases have to alter their illusions. This can be very difficult for the highly-qualified professional to then rectify swing problems caused by poor tuition suffered previously.

Coaches need to be coached. I am to believe that nobody fails the coaching courses at lower standards and it seems to me like a money making scheme for governing bodies.

Reflection:The European Tour has started and the promising weather throughout March seems to have kicked started the season. My club, Marriott Worsley Park, is buzzing with anticipation of the oncoming season. The course is on line to be better than ever this summer with the recent weather predictions in the media, and I trust everyone within the region will have a fantastic golfing year!!

For more info on golf membership or corporate golf days, call the pro shop on 0161 975 2043 | MarriottWorsleyPark.co.uk

Win one month’s complimentary Golf Membership at Worsley Park, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club.

Set in over 200 acres of parkland, Worsley Park's Championship standard course is the perfect test for both budding novice and want-to-be pro!!

Worsley Park has been host to numerous high profile events such as The Challenge Tour and The Manchester Open and you could be playing the course this summer with this fabulous competition.

Q - What is the name of the Head Professional at the Worsley Park Golf Course?

Send your answer with your name, address, telephone number and email address to:Worsley Park Golf Competition, On Our Doorstep, Media House, 4 Darwen Street, Manchester, M16 9HB. or email competitions@onourdoorstep.co.uk (subject: “Worsley Park Golf Competition”) Closing date: 30th June 16 ON OUR DOORSTEP

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Spring into Summer

This year winter seems to have passed straight into summer with spring only marked by the late appearance of hosts of daffodils. It does mean that we've all been given an early reminder to start on our summer body preparation, so if you're ready to get started, here's an 8-week plan to feeling energised and full of confidence.

Each week of the plan introduces changes to both diet and exercise and is designed to build on the previous week.

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Replace any fried foods with grilled, baked or steamed.

Limit cakes, biscuits and chocolate to 2 small portions a week.

Eat 3 meals a day and don't skip breakfast.

Repeat the exercise from week 1 but increase the intensity so that you are breathing more heavily and sweating.

Add 2 sets of resistance exercises using resistance bands, dumbbells or your own bodyweight on 2 days, ideally alternating with the cardiovascular work and including upper and lower body exercises.

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This will help keep your metabolism fired up and stop you over-eating at mealtimes.

Reduce alcohol intake to 1-2 units per day.

Replace your normal dinner plate with one no more than 9� diameter & split it:-

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Increase your cardiovascular sessions to 30 minutes and add a third set of resistance exercises.

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Find ways to incorporate more exercise into your day - take the stairs, get off the bus a stop earlier, walk to the shops, park further away - then do it every day.

Ensure you include some protein with each main meal, including breakfast.

For 2 of your cardiovascular workouts, do a 20 minute interval training workout: walk/run/swim/cycle at your usual pace for 5 minutes to warm up then at a fast pace for one minute, then slow to a gentle pace for one minute. Repeat this for 10 cycles and finish with a slow pace for 2 minutes to cool down.

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Then pack your bags and fly off to your most energised holiday ever!

Karen Pheasant, owner of Ladies Workout Express in Swinton.

BODYWEIGHT RESISTANCE EXERCISES Here are 2 simple, but effective exercises you can do at home. Aim to do 10 repetitions of each, then rest, and repeat.

Bent Knee Push-Up Start with hands & knees on a mat. Your hands should be shoulder-width apart and your head, neck, hips and legs should be in a straight line. Do not let your back arch & cave in. Maintain a slight bend in the elbows. Lower your upper body by bending your elbows outward, stopping before your chest touches the floor. Contracting the chest muscles, slowly return to the starting position. Inhale while lowering your body. Exhale while returning to the starting position. After mastering this exercise, you may wish to try the full push-up.

Squat Stand straight with feet hip distance apart. Hold onto a chair for balance if you need to. Inhale as you bend at the knees and hips until your thighs are parallel to the floor, keeping your feet flat on the floor. Try to keep your knees directly above your toes. Contract your quadriceps (thigh muscle) and glutes (buttocks) and exhale while returning to the starting position. Make sure your head is up, your back is straight and your chest lifted throughout the movement. Discontinue this exercise if you feel any discomfort in your knees or lower back.

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Celebrating local success Have you seen Tracey zipping around in her new Herbalife Mini? - a great reward for achieving Top UK Salesperson in 2010 (Qtr1).

Tracey Peake, a Worsley business mum, runs Peake Health, a health & wellness centre on Chorley Road, Swinton. Over the last 4 years her business has gone from strength to strength.

Tracey started her busines from home and is now moving to larger premises and expanding her services to the community from a double fronted shop on Moorside Road.

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TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR BACKGROUND I’m a mumpreneur and sole carer of my son Jake, who is 13 years old. I trained as a pharmacist and have 26 years experience in retail pharmacy. I owned my own Pharmacy in Lowton for 12 years.

WHAT IS PEAKE HEALTH - HOW DID IT START? I help people lose weight, gain energy and change their lifestyle. Plus I help people start businesses like mine, working from home as a Herbalife Distributor (Herbalife is global nutrition, weight-loss and skin-care company).

Running my own pharmacy was extremely demanding and due to the workload, I decided to sell it to devote more time to my son who was then 5 yrs old. After that, I worked as a locum, which was easier but was neither inspiring nor creative enough. Having been a pharmacist since 1984, I needed a new directon.

In 2006, I set up from home as a Herbalife distributor, but working from home became unsustainable so then moved to premises on Chorley Road and set up the weight loss and nutrition centre, Peake Health.

HOW DOES RUNNING THE BUSINESS FIT WITH YOUR FAMILY LIFE? The beauty of this business is that I can keep work at work and make sure I achieve quality

time with my son. Plus I have the opportunity to win luxury prizes, like a Mediterranean cruise in 2011, and take Jake with me.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS? We are in the business of delivering results be they weight loss, improving wellness and energy, sports performance and even peoples incomes.

One of the greatest pleasures is watching peoples self esteem and confidence grow as a result of losing weight or developing their own Herbalife business with my support.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR RECENT SUCCESSES I have just won the Herbalife Top Sales Award Qtr1 2010. I was presented with the Herbalife branded Mini Cooper at the National HERBALIFE meeting at the Lowry Theatre on 24th April for achieving the highest personal sales in UK & Ireland. This follows reaching the top 5% of distributors in the UK & Ireland last October.

Peake Health is moving to new premises due to the huge demand for health and wellness products and my expanding team. We will have the scope to incorporate related services to help the clients achieve their goals, with a large meeting room to hold group meetings and training for new distributors. It is exciting times as the health & wellness industry is growing rapidly and beating the recession, as people are looking to stay younger, fitter and healthier.

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Ancient Worsley History

Murder Most Foul “Worsley

Man” - an Iron Age sacrifice to the Gods The Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester

They came for him at dusk, in the bitterly cold winter of 120 AD and took him to the sacred grove of great trees on the red sandstone ridge where all their religious rituals took place. He was one of their own, the Celtic Brigantes, who occupied what we know today as Lancashire and Yorkshire, under the iron grip of Roman rule.

However, ancient customs die slowly and Roman law was far from the forests and desolate fenlands of the area now known as Worsley. Tribal justice judged him for his shameful crimes and in the place of the gods, passed the verdict of death. This was no noble death such as hanging from a tree, or mercifully by the sword, but the “Triple Killing” reserved for those felons sacrificed to the greatest goddess of the Celts, Mother Earth.

The number three has always had magical significance for Celtic people and was especially potent when applied to sacrifice, since it appeased the triple manifestations of the earth goddess as the bringer of fertility, plentiful harvests and renewal. She was the guardian of the “Otherworld”, where they all would go to on their deaths.

Ritual dictated that he be fed a final meal of porridge, made from the seeds of a wide variety of plants, to ensure he took the promise of renewed growth with him to the afterlife. Then he was killed...

Firstly, he was garrotted with the sinews taken from a deer. Then his skull was pierced by an axe and, before hitting the ground, his throat was cut and he was decapitated.

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The climax of the ceremony was the bearing of his remains, in procession, to the edge of the great marsh now called Chat Moss, where he was hurled into its hellish pools and tannic bogs. Such places were believed to be the gateway to the “Otherworld”.

There he would lie for almost 2,000 years until 1958 when his skull was discovered by a group of peat-cutters, working at Worsley Moss in Astley. Preserved by the tannic acid of the peat, still with some hair and flesh intact, he seemed a recent death, possibly a murder. The workmen called the local constabulary to the scene, but the excitement did not last. Forensic investigation established that the skull was very old. A coroner delivered an “open verdict” at an inquest and the skull was lodged at Manchester Medical School, in a cupboard, quietly forgotten.

It seems nobody thought to connect the finding with a wave of similar discoveries in Europe, particularly Denmark, where a remarkably well-preserved body “Tollund Man” had been found in identical circumstances. Over 100 “Bog Bodies” have now been found, all preserved by a combination of bog chemistry and cold temperature at the time of death.

Then in 1984, a complete body was found in Cheshire. “Lindow Man” came to the surface of Lindow Moss and became a celebrity. He was very well preserved. Wearing only a fox fur bracelet he was complete with his hair, skin and features. He proved to be of the same antiquity as Worsley Man and had been executed in precisely the same way.

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His discovery re-awakened interest in Worsley Man. In 2003, he was transferred to Manchester Museum into the care of archaeologist Professor John Prag, who in turn introduced him to facial anthropologist Caroline Wilkinson. She had long specialised in facial reconstruction based on the individual characteristics of skulls, techniques extensively used in aiding identification of human remains from crime or disaster events.

Firstly, a CT scan was commissioned at Christies Hospital to establish the precise form and deformities of the skull, both through its internment period and later forensic work. It was then sent to University College of London to be digitally corrected to its pre-death form. From that point, Wilkinson was able to remodel the skull and introduce muscles and facial features. Small details of the skull can indicate the presence, in life, of features such as earlobes - which indeed he had!

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After skin was added, the final touch was to apply the dark hair and blue eyes of the typical Celt and Worsley Man lived again, albeit without a body…

The Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester

Does he look familiar? Did he leave descendants? Perhaps the chap you passed the other day in Boothstown…

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What’s On MAY TO JUNE

Community Events COMMUNITY POLICE SURGERIES Your Neighbourhood Officers invite you to drop in and chat about any issues concerning yourself or the community.

Boothstown:Tue 18th May, 11.00am Tue 15th June, 11.00am Boothstown Methodist Church Moorside:Tue 15th June, 1.30pm The Hollies, Moorfield Close Worsley:Fri 28th May, 10.00am Fri 25th June, 10.00am Worsley Village Library Ellenbrook:Fri 28th May, 10.00am Fri 11th June, 10.00am Fri 25th June, 10.00am Ellenbrook Church Neighbourhood Police Team Tel: 0161 856 5284 INDOOR KURLING Worsley Methodist Church Hall Enjoy “New Age Kurling” in the warm. No experience necessary.

Ideal for people with limited mobility. All are welcome, easy access for wheelchair users.

Wed 19th May, 2nd & 16th June 2.00 - 4.00pm £1.00 Charles Ogden 0161 790 2125

TEA DANCE Worsley Methodist Church Hall, Barton Road Tea Dances with a professional leader. Everyone welcome, from beginner to expert.

Tue 25th May, 22nd June 2.00 - 4.00pm £3.00 (includes refreshments) Charles Ogden 0161 790 2125

COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETING Worsley & Boothstown open meeting where local residents can influence decisions about their neighbourhoods.

Wed 26th May (AGM) at Worsley Court House Wed 23rd June at Boothstown Community Centre 7.00pm Tony Walsh Tel: 0161 790 4562 DENNIS RYAN: THE SOUNDS OF MICHAEL BUBLE Ellesmere Sports Club, Walkden Rd Come and enjoy yourself!

Feeling Good Events presents an afternoon with Dennis Ryan to the sounds of Michael Buble.

Refreshments provided. Book early to avoid disappointment!

Fri 28th May 2.00 - 4.00pm £5.00 entrance Fiona Tel: 0161 336 8662 / 07512 253654

ROE GREEN CRICKET CLUB FUNDAY Roe Green Cricket Club, Greenleach Lane Family Funday with BBQ, bouncy castle, music & bar.

Mon 31st May 10.00am Free 0161 703 8079 WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House All ladies welcome to join us for an evening with "Doris and Elsie" who will be entertaining us with their own versions of humerous rhymes!

Mon 7th June 7.30pm £1.50 entrance Sheila Mayall Tel: 0161 799 2075 BRASS BAND CONCERT St Mark's Church, Worsley Presenting Ellenbrook & Boothstown Brass Band.

Helping to raise funds for both the band and church.

Sat 19th June 7.30pm £5.00 Adults, £3.00 Children Fran Speight 01942 892240, or Fran Floyd 0161 790 5119 SCL OVER 50’S CHOIR Beesley Green Community Cntr Join the Salford Community Leisure singers and achieve a healthier lifestyle through music. Fun & socialising is the objective!

All adults welcome.

Every Thursday, 1.30pm Bridie Fitzgerald Tel: 0161 778 0543 ON OUR DOORSTEP 27

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Family Activities DRAGONFLY DAY Three Sisters Nature Park, Ellesmere Park, Chatsworth Rd. Come and see if you can spot these beautiful creatures, enjoy arts and crafts and pond dipping too! Meet the ranger by the pond.

Sun 23rd May 1.30 to 3.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 OPEN STUDIO: CRAFT SESSIONS Imperial War Museum North How do you hide an elephant or disguise a donkey as a zebra?

Discover the world of colour and pattern as we explore the use of camouflage in nature using collage and drawing techniques to create one-off works of art.

Animal face painting on Mon! Sat 29th & Mon 31st May 1.00pm-4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 836 4000 1940S WEEKEND - EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY Bolton Street Station, Bury Discover what life was like during the 1940s with an amazing weekend of brass band street concerts, The Forces Sweethearts shows, tea dances, food and vintage clothing stalls, a Parisian style street café, battle re-enactments and the big Parade on Sunday. Over at the Transport Museum discover what life was like for a child evacuee, with an evacuee suitcase to pack and a reconstructed Air Raid Shelter with artefacts to explore.

Sat 29th – Mon 31st May £32.60* Family full line train ticket. Small admission fee to the museum *2 adults + 2 children

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FREE FAMILY SUNDAY The Lowry Explore the dramatic story of Romeo and Juliet with the Royal Opera House. Join us for a range of family activities including creative dance, sword fighting and a family banner design workshop.

Sun 30th May Creative Dance: 10.30 - 12pm Design Banners: 1pm - 2.30pm Sword Fighting 3pm - 4.30pm Free - Tickets must be booked Tel: 0843 208 6000 ACTIVITY AFTERNOON Salford Museum & Art Gallery Join us for an afternoon of arts and crafts activities on the last Sunday of every month.

Sun 30th May & 27th June 2.00 - 4.00pm Free, drop in, no need to book Tel: 0161 778 0800 FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRATING 10TH ANNIVERSARY The Lowry The weekend of Sat 5 & Sun 6 June sees The Lowry become a playground for children big and small as the Big Family 10th Birthday Party takes over the building with a combination of ticketed and free events.

Sat 5th & Sun 6th June Tel: 0843 208 6000 www.thelowry.com LIGHTER THAN AIR The Lowry Enter the strange world of a wild balloon tamer where surreal things happen.

Combining circus and comedy - a joyous experience loaded with participation, surprises and laughs. Warning! Features loud balloon pops!

Suitable for ages 4+.

Sat 5th June 11am & 2.30pm Sun 6th June 12pm &3.00pm £5.00 Tel: 0843 208 6000

TUDORS LIVE! Salford Museum & Art Gallery Tudor themed fun days on the first Sunday of every month Sun 6th June 2.00 - 4.00pm Free, drop in, no need to book Tel: 0161 778 0800 www.salford.gov.uk/salfordmuseum

BAND CONCERT Victoria Park, Swinton Relax in the park and listen to the band play in the bandstand.

Refreshments provided for a small donation.

Sun 6th June 2.00 - 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 ALICE IN WONDERLAND The Lowry Lewis Carroll's timeless classic is brought to life in this play for the whole family, featuring physical theatre, puppetry, live music and audience interaction.

Suitable for ages 4+ Sat 12th & Sun 13th June 12.00pm & 2.00pm £8.50 Adults, £5.50 Children Tel: 0843 208 6000 OPEN STUDIO: SHAPING UP Imperial War Museum North Join us for this family friendly story session about a group of shapes who discover how much better things can be when we all get along. Followed by a shape-themed craft session.

Sat 12th, 19th & 26th June 1.00 - 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 836 4000 FOLK IN THE PARK Blackleach Country Park Come to the park for a shindig!

An event for all the family.

Sun 27th June 1.00 to 4:00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219

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Kids - under 5 TINY TOTS RAMBLERS Worsley Woods, meet at Beesley Green Community Ctr Free themed one-hour guided walks around Worsley Woods.

Walks are suitable for prams.

Many walks include an arts and crafts session afterwards.

Refreshments provided.

Every Wednesday 19th May - Mini Beasts 26th May - Bird Hunt 2nd Jun - Teddy Bears Picnic 9th Jun - Caterpillar Hunt 16th Jun - Kevin The Squirrel 23rd Jun - Tree Hunt 30th Jun - 4th July Parade 11.00am - 1.00pm Carly Hodges Tel: 0161 790 8219

UNDER 5S STORY TIME - TINY TOTS TALES Lowry Theatre Take your toddler on an imaginative journey of stories and songs, by joining us in the Galleries for a fun and inspiring workshop especially for you and your little ones.

Suitable for ages 2.5 - 4.5yrs Fri 21st May & 25th June 10.00 - 11.00am £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000 UNDER 5S - FIRST STEPS A fun dance session designed to get everyone boogying!

Bring your little movers and join them in exploring their creativity through dance.

Suitable for ages 2 - 4yrs.

Fri 28th May Fri 4th, 11th 25th June Sat 5th & Sun 6th June 10.00 - 10.45am 11.00 - 11.45am £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000

STORYTIME WITH THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR John Lewis, Trafford Centre Come along to the toy dept and listen to your favourite story from the Very Hungry Caterpillar range of books.

Enter the Very Hungry Caterpillar colouring competition to win £20 in gift vouchers.

Wed 26th May, 2nd June 11.00am - 3.00pm (every hour) Free Tel: 0161 491 4040

Kids - over 5 SATURDAY PLAYHOUSE MAKE YOUR OWN ART Lowry Theatre Create an exciting work of art using a variety of art and craft ideas, from making 3D models and sculptures, to inventive drawing and painting techniques.

Suitable for ages 5-11.

Every Saturday 11.00am - 12.30pm £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000 THE MERMAID PRINCESS The Lowry A captivating new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid.

Suitable for ages 8+ Wed 2nd - Sat 5th June 7.00pm Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm £15-£17 Adults, £12-£14 Children, £50-60 Family Tel: 0843 208 6000 KINGFISHER KIDS Clifton Country Park Activities for families with children aged 5-12. Outdoor activity followed by art or craft in the visitor centre.

Sat 19th June 2.00 - 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219

Markets BUILE HILL CAR BOOT SALE Buile Hill Park, Eccles Old Road.

Come and join the Friends of Buile Hill Park at their monthly car boot sale.

Sun 23rd May Sun 6th June Sun 20th June 8.30am Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 FARMERS MARKET Eccles Shopping Ctr Homemade sausages, salami, dairy products, preserves, ostrich meat and lots more!

Sat 19th June 9.00am - 2.00pm Free entry Tel: 0161 707 3058

Music & Theatre COLUMBO Lowry Theatre “Just one more thing…”

Middle Ground Theatre Company presents Prescription Murder, featuring the legendary Dirk Benedict as Lieutenant Columbo. In his first ever case, we see the genius as he pits his wits against a master criminal.

Mon 7th - Sat 12th June 8.00pm Wed & Sat matinees 2.30pm £14.00 - £20.00 Tel: 0843 208 6000 LA BOHÈME Lowry Theatre Opera North's beautiful production of Puccini's romantic masterpiece is set in 1950s Paris. Tissues at the ready - it's going to be emotional! Sung in Italian with English titles.

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Heaton Park The world renowned Shakespeare's Globe return with another fantastic production.

Performed on an Elizabethaninspired stage, a small troupe of travelling players breathe new life into this amazingly inventive play. Approx 2.5hrs with interval.

Thu 17 - Sun 20 June Thu - Sat 7.00pm Sat matinee 2.30pm Sun 3.00pm only £15 adult, £10 child Quay Tickets 0843 208 0500 www.quaytickets.com The Globe 020 7401 9919 www.shakespeares-globe.org

Outdoor Activities CLIFTON VOLUNTEERS Clifton Country Park Regular conservation tasks in the country park. Why not come along and join in?

Wed 19th May Weds 23rd June 10.00 - 12.30pm Tel: 0161 793 4219 WILD WALK Clifton Country Park Walk with the ranger around the country park. Wear suitable clothing.

Sun 30th May 2.00 - 3.30pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 WORSLEY WOODS CONSERVATION MORNING Beesley Green Community Ctr Have a go at some practical conservation work. Wear old outdoor clothing. Refreshments provided.

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THREE SISTERS NATURE PARK VOLUNTEER AFTERNOON Ellesmere Park Join the ranger to help tidy the site and plant some wildflowers.

Wear suitable clothing.

Meet at Rutland Road entrance.

Refreshments provided.

Fri 11th June 2.00 to 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 WORSLEY - BOOTHSTOWN CIRCULAR CANAL CRUISE Relax and enjoy historic Worsley and Boothstown Marina with on-board commentary.

Cruise lasts around 1 hr.

Sun 13th June £3.00 Adult, £2.00 under 15 Salford Tourist Information Tel: 0161 848 8601 ROE GREEN AND BEESLEY GREEN HERITAGE WALK A walk around Roe Green - the original Worsley Village uncovering the Co-operative Movement, sporting legends, coal mining and ghostly happenings.

Sun 13th June £2.00 Adult, Free under 15’s Salford Tourist Information Tel: 0161 848 8601

Talks & Social Events TRAFFORD CENTRE TEA DANCE Trafford Centre Join us for our regular weekly tea dances with Greg Francis and his band. Complimentary tea and coffee, complimentary cloakroom and free prize raffle.

Every Tuesday 4.00 - 6.30pm Free Tel: 0161 749 1717/18 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.

THE WEDNESDAY WOOLLIES John Lewis, Trafford Centre Knitting and Nattering every month until August at John Lewis Place to Eat. Wed 19th May, 2nd & 16th June 7.00- 9.00pm Free Tel: 0161 491 4040 TAKE YOUR PIC Salford Museum & Art Gallery What's your favourite photo in the Life Through The Lens exhibition? Join us in a discussion of our favourite photos and chat about the ones you like! Discussions last between 30 mins to 1hour.

Wed 26th May 2.30pm Free - limited places, booking is essential

Tel: 0161 778 0821

Wine & Dine FATHERS DAY CARVERY Worsley Park, Marriott Hotel Treat your dad to a carvery lunch for only £21. Please book.

Sun 20th June £21.00 Tel: 0161 975 2000 PUB QUIZ The Barton Arms - Mon & Weds 9pm Worsley Old Hall - Tues 9pm The Cock - Thus 9pm-11pm LIVE ENTERTAINMENT The John Gilbert Saturdays 9pm If you are holding any local events and would like us to list them, please email us at sales@onourdoorstep.co.uk or tel: 0161 790 2504 The deadline for the Jul-Aug issue is 11th June.

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BEST DEVELOPMENT MANCHESTER The Boatyard Boatyard

by Bardsley Construction Ltd

PHASE 1 – NOW COMPLETE

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