On Our Doorstep OctNov14

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On Our Doorstep ISSUE 31 |OCT - NOV14 | FREE WORSLEY • ROE GREEN • ELLENBROOK • BOOTHSTOWN • WALKDEN SOUTH • SWINTON SOUTH • MONTON • ELLESMERE PARK

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Contents

Welcome This issue we focus on the local community with a special feature with Ryan Giggs about living local, news of major investment in our recreational facilties and helping to create awareness for local charities.

For parents thinking about Secondary Schools and Colleges, there are details about local schools and college open days.

With the children all back at school, we seem to be rapidly heading towards the festive season. Promoting for Christmas has begun!

There are many local charities needing our support leading up to Christmas, so please take a few minutes to read our charity articles to see if you can help.

We have a special history feature on Ordsall Hall, written by our regular contributor John Kirwin. If you haven’t visited the Hall since its renovation, it is definitely worth a trip. It’s very child friendly with lots of open space for a run around too!

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Craig McNeil Local athlete aiming for the Olympics

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Salford Fostering Help for “Hidden Carers” available

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Salford Autism New local service supporting people affected by an Autistic condition

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Half Term Activities Spooky activities for the children

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Ryan Giggs Read why Ryan loves living local

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Mission Christmas 2014 Key 103 Cash for Kids toy appeal

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Lleyton’s Christmas Party Seeking help from local businesses

The spectacular image of Ordsall Hall was taken by local photographer, Nick Harrison.

Thank you Nick!

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Boothsbank Park Plans for a £400k facelift approved

Bridgewater Canal £5.5m transformation set for 2015

Editor

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 Website: www.onourdoorstep.co.uk Advertising in association with Angel Media Telephone: 07890 268167 Email: info@onourdoorstep.co.uk

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Ordsall Hall An insight into the Hall’s rich history

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What’s On Your guide to local events

The contents of this magazine may not be reprinted or reproduced without the express permission of the Publisher.

Views expressed in this magazine do not necessarily reflect those of the Publisher.

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Community News

CRAIG MCNEIL: An Inspirational Young Individual aiming for the Olympics So you’re 17...

School? Friends?

Going out? How about getting up at 4.30am every day to train for 2½ hours before you go to school, then coming home to train more in the evening?

from his ambition. As a member of Swim Trafford, he is beginning to compete at a National level.

Recently, Craig took part in the Great Manchester Swim and came a staggering 35th out of c.3,500 swimmers. He also finished 7th in the Great North Swim in Windermere. His cycling achievements are also incredible; completing the Manchester Cycle - 52 miles in 1 hour 45 minutes.

This is the routine that young para-triathlete Craig McNeil puts himself through every day in his determined dream to compete, eventually at an Olympic level. Add to this the fact that Craig battles with adversity every day.

Craig cannot get to the Olympics alone; he needs support and help to make his dreams come true.

The Rotary Club of Manchester Trailblazers have taken on the task of supporting and sponsoring Craig on his journey.

Craig was born with a condition called Talipes, a deformity of the feet, which resulted in corrective operations as a baby, impaired physical development and difficulty with flexibility and movement. His condition makes training and competing extremely difficult, especially when running or using a bike.

Business woman and Company Director, Marie Burgess from local Worsley company Tribune AVS Ltd, has made this her vocation through her role as a Rotarian to support and raise Craig’s profile.

However, none of this hinders Craig or deters him

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Read more about Craig on Trailblazers’ website www.mrtrailblazers.org or follow Craig at www.facebook.com/pages/Craig-McNeil/273863139396015

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School Feature

Branwood Open Their Doors to a Wonderful Future West’s top Grammar schools. As a school we take pride in helping each and every child achieve their true potential, whether it be taking part in interschool chess tournaments, having their poetry published or acing the Salford Cross Country Tournament.

On the 13th November Branwood Preparatory School on Stafford Road in Monton will be opening their doors and inviting you to get a real taste of life at Branwood.

Did you spot us on ITV Granada Reports? If not here you can see our student Holly Staff who at the age of 11 is ranked 4th in the UK in Tennis and plays Tennis for Great Britain. If you missed it here is the link http://bit.ly/1lsWWtX.

The format of the day will be very different from a usual Open Day as you will be able to go into the classrooms and observe working lessons throughout the school. Here you will see first-hand how the children thrive in this friendly and close knit environment.

For more information about how you can give your child a fantastic start to their future please visit:www.branwoodschool.co.uk or alternatively call us to visit any time on 0161 789 1054.

Branwood has been preparing children for entrance exams to the finest secondary schools for 85 years and this year was no exception after Year 6 obtained a 100% pass rate for the North

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Community News

Hidden Carers Offered Help Salford City Council is looking to help hidden carers.

If you're looking after someone else's child, it may be a private fostering arrangement and the Council need to know about it so they can offer support, guidance with issues like consent for school trips, and even a free leisure pass.

Lots of people don't know what private fostering is, so there is an online quiz to help you work out if you are privately fostering, as well as lots more information at www.salford.gov.uk/private-fostering

Family friends, distant relatives and neighbours who have stepped in to look after someone else's child are classed as private foster carers - and it's thought there could be hundreds living in Salford who don't even know it.

There is a range of help and advice on offer if you are a private foster carer, including free leisure passes for children.

Visit our web pages for more details www.salford.gov.uk/private-fostering or call the council’s private fostering officer on 0161 779 7860.

Are you looking after someone else’s else’s child and you’re you’re not close family? familly??

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FROM NURSERY TO SIXTH FORM ages 0-18

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REALISING POTENTIAL With consistently high examination results, outstanding inspection reports, excellent facilities and incredible extra-curricular opportunities, this friendly school will enable your child to realise their full potential.

Come and meet us: Whole School Open Morning Saturday 11 October, 9.30am-1.00pm

“This school really does offer the best of both worlds, single-sex classes and lots of opportunities for mixing in extracurricular activities.”

Megan, Year 10

Contact us to arrange a private tour during term-time

Contact: 01204 840201 info@boltonschool.org

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Community News

salfordautism Led and run by Autistic People for Autistic people salfordautism is a new organisation working with Salford City Council to support anyone, living or working in the city, who is, cares for or is affected by someone with an Autistic Spectrum Condition (incl. Aspergers) Whether there is a formal diagnosis or not, we offer a range of services to support individuals in living the life they choose the way they choose to, including general advocacy matters, getting a diagnosis or social care assessment, planning their care and finding suitable service providers.

Our help/advice/contact line is open 24/7, including holidays, and will connect to a real person within 30 seconds, without any numbered options, or take a message that we will respond to in minutes rather than hours, if we're all busy.

We also offer awareness training to professionals and organisations who may come into contact with autistic people (just about any public-facing service or business) and will soon be offering an audit / approval system for those wishing to show they have taken the time to care.

Key to our operation is that we are led and run by people with a diagnosis of autism, so we know the territory well - we live it every day.

If you are someone affected by autism, or know someone who is, call us. We can help.

Call us on 0845 652 0256 (1p/min day, 0.5p/min night, from std BT line, open 24/7)

Email: enquiries@salfordautism.org.uk, or Find us on Twitter and Facebook and online www.salfordautism.org.uk You'll be glad you did.

Help Local Families this Christmas Christmas is a time most of us look forward to – but for families living in poverty it is a difficult and stressful time of year.

Wood Street Mission helps thousands of families in need at Christmas by giving them toys so children have presents to open on Christmas Day and food hampers to offset the cost of the season.

Help us give local families a happy Christmas this year by donating money, new toys or nonperishable food items to our Christmas Appeal.

Go to www.woodstreetmission.org.uk for details or call 0161 834 3140 to arrange a collection from your doorstep.

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Half Term Activities MULTI-SPORTS

WALKDEN HIGH SCHOOL Join in with a variety of activities, including multi sports, dance and arts and crafts.

For 8 to 16 years.

Mon 27th - Fri 30th October Daily, 10am - 4pm £1 per day Amy Morris: 0161 778 0569

HALLOWEEN HOOT WINTON PARK Friends of Winton Park event.

Prepare to be thrilled as you follow a creepy trail on this evening event through the park's wild, muddy and dark areas. Adults must accompany children. Wear suitable outdoor clothing.

Sat 1st November 2014 6.30 - 8.00pm Free Tel: 0161 786 7816

SALFORD MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY

SPOOKY MAKE AND TAKE

Come and get creative on our spooky making table!

Tue 28th Oct - Sun 2nd Nov Free

HALLOWEEN QUIZ Take part in our Halloween themed quiz.

Tue 28th Oct - Sun 2nd Nov £1.00 per quiz

HALLOWEEN BISCUITS Decorate some Halloween themed biscuits!

Wed 29th October £1.50 per child Sessions: 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 2.30pm Tel: 0161 778 0800 www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk

ORDSALL HALL MUSEUM HALLOWEEN QUIZ

Sun 26th Oct - Sun 2nd Nov £1 per quiz

BATS AND SPIDERS Make some bats and spiders to decorate your room.

Sun 26th Oct - Sun 2nd Nov Free

MAKE A FELT MONSTER Mon 27th October

SPOOKY CHARMS Tue 28th October

CHILDREN’S POLYSTYRENE HALLOWEEN PRINTING Wed 29th October

PAPER BAG PUPPETS Thu 30th October Sessions: 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 2.30pm £1.50 per child Tel: 0161 872 0251 www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk

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Ellesmere Sports Club For:-

Christmas Parties, Christenings, Weddings, Funerals, Anniversary's & Birthdays The recently refurbished Sutherland Suite, with the addition of the new conservatory, seats up to 140 people making it the perfect venue for your special function.

We can provide sample menus or bespoke menus. We offer a selection of packages to suit any budget, with a wide range of options available from our in-house caterers providing the highest quality, delicious food freshly cooked on site.

Set behind woodlands with beautiful south facing aspects, including a large lawn area, we can also host stunning marquee events.

Visit our new website www.ellesmeresportsclub.co.uk to check available dates and to book your function.

Why not join Ellesmere Sports Club?

Membership is available - for more details please visit the website.

Join us for:-

Halloween Disco, Friday 31st October 2014

Ample parking and easy wheelchair access For more details contact Julie Kelly, Club Manager at:-

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Luxury Spa Day for two £89 Enjoy a relaxing spa day at the Spa of Senses at Marriott Worsley Park for two people.

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Community Feature

Ryan Giggs: Living Local Born in Cardiff, Ryan moved to Salford at the age of 7 and by 14 had signed for Manchester United. After an illustrious career playing football, he is now Assistant Manager at Manchester United and co-owner of George’s, Worsley.

Which local team did you first start playing for and at what age were you scouted?

I grew up in Pendlebury, Swinton and attended school at Grosvenor Road. I started playing for Deans when I was 10 or 11, having been scouted

by Dennis Schofield (at the age of 8), when he was driving past the school one day on his milk float after work!

If you weren’t a footballer, what would you be? I would have been a P.E. teacher. I love all sports, and now I'm a coach, I am really enjoying helping young players develop whilst passing on all my experiences.

What is your favourite dish and drink at George's? I have many favourite dishes and drinks at George’s, but if I had to pick one, now that I've retired I can enjoy the George's Burger

and a glass of Paddock, the house red, without worrying too much about putting on weight!

What do you most love about living in Worsley ? I love living in Worsley because it has always been so close to everything: Manchester city centre, the airport, the Trafford Centre and, of course, Old Trafford. I also love how picturesque it is with Worsley Green and Roe Green. Being a keen golfer we also have access to great golf courses; I am a member of Worsley Golf Course and also sometimes play at The Marriott.

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Community News

Mission Christmas 2014 1 in 3 children are living in severe poverty in Greater Manchester. 1 in 3 children on our doorstep go to bed without a hot meal in a house without central heating. This means that as Christmas approaches, 150,000 children in our City will not have a present to open on Christmas Day. Key 103’s Cash for Kids Mission Christmas looks to brighten Christmas for these children by asking you to buy an extra present when doing your Christmas shopping.

Last year, Manchester took the appeal by storm as 1,417 businesses and schools across the city signed up to support our campaign.

We smashed our target to raise £1m worth of toys and delivered presents to over 32,000 children across Manchester. The support and generosity of the people of Manchester was overwhelming, and we are asking for your help again this year.

The statistics are still standing. We are even more determined to help local children and ensure as many children as possible in Manchester wake up to a present this Christmas. Mission Christmas will NOT change the poverty statistics for our city BUT Mission Christmas WILL make a difference to these families on Christmas Day.

www.key103.co.uk/charity

Lars Zollinger Quality Butchers 85 Greenleach Lane, Roe Green, Worsley, M28 2RT Tel: 0161 790 3105

Hog Roast Sat 6th December 11am - 2pm

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HOG ROAST BARMCAKES £3.75

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Sporting, Social & Corporate Events in the Heart of Ellesmere Park Monton Sports Club is the perfect venue for your Christmas celebrations - from a festive, family meal to a corporate party.

• Xmas Party Nights in December are Fri 12th, Sat 13th, Sun 14th, Thu 18th, Fri 19th and Sat 20th. Table bookings are accepted for 2 to 11 people.

• The ticket price is £20 which includes a sumptuous Blacksticks buffet and entertainment provided by our resident DJ Phil. A non refundable £10 deposit is required per person and one free place is available for bookings of 10 people or more.

• The whole downstairs area with two bars and a comfortable seating capacity of 150 is available both at Christmas and throughout the year.

• Why not miss the hustle and bustle of December and hire the whole club for your office party in January with negotiable discounted pricing?

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Gayle with Coleen at last year’s party Last year, Pride in Lleyton Appeal organised the annual Niemann-Pick UK Christmas Party at Swinton Park. It was star-studded event with Coleen Nolan and Chelsee Healey supporting the day, and help from many local businesses.

Led by chief organiser Gayle Gamble, it was such a success that the NPDG(UK) have thrown tradition out of the window (a different venue every year) and have asked them to hold it here in the Northwest again this year.

The date is set for Saturday 6th December at Swinton Park Golf Club, 10.00am to 4.00pm for 60 children from 18 months to 21 years of age who suffer from Niemann-Pick disease.

Gayle is already getting things organised but needs help from local businesses with:n Photography/Videography to help make as many memories as possible n Goodie Bags – Boys & Girls n Character Appearances n Selection Boxes n Face painting / glitter tattoos artists n A good rate on local accommodation for the children travelling to Manchester n A good deal from a local restaurant as some may travel the night before n Individual children’s presents (ask for list) n Room Decoration Or anything else you think they may need!

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Widdows Pilling & Co A FRIENDLY & APPROACHABLE TEAM ASSISTING LOCAL CLIENTS THROUGH DIFFICULT TIMES

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We help sort through assets, prepare the probate papers and make the application to the Probate Registry to obtain the Grant to enable the Executor or Administrator to realise the assets of an estate and distribute the estate in accordance with the will or rules of intestacy (where someone dies without making a will).

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Community News

A Facelift for

Boothsbank Park In August 2013 the Worsley and Boothstown Neighbourhood Management team announced that £400k had been made available by Salford City Council for a much needed upgrade to Boothsbank Park in Boothstown.

Since then consultations have taken place. With the help of the ward Councillors, local residents, bowling club members and newly formed group “Friends of Boothsbank Park”, proposed plans for the park were submitted. On 3rd April 2014, the plans were approved and last month (August) tenders for the works were invited.

The Council’s Procurement Board are due to appoint the winning contractor shortly. Work will hopefully start this Autumn with completion in Spring 2015.

Highlights of the plans include:n Replace one tennis court with a multi-use games court for five a-side football, basketball, netball and tennis. n Refurbish and upgrade of both children's play areas with new climbing equipment, swings, teacup twisters, zipwire etc.. n Replace the bowling green clubhouse with a new Bowling Pavillion and Community room. n Construct new footpaths to link the play area with the rest of the park n Landscaping improvements and new benches

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A new "Friends of Boothsbank Park" (FOBP) group has recently been established to ensure that the park is a true community resource and that the park is attractive and welcoming.

FOBP are volunteers who are residents and members of the bowling green. The group now have at least 20 members and hope to attract more in the near future.

The group understand the pressure Salford Council is under to keep services whilst their budget is constantly being reduced, but want ensure the park is maintained and the community can enjoy the park for many years to come.

One aim of FOBP is to achieve the ‘Green flag award’, a mark of excellence for the best green spaces in the country. To ensure the park is kept clean, tidy and in bloom they plan to run clean ups and gardening events which will encourage the community to get involved and give them the opportunity to learn new skills along the way.

Other activities planned for the future include a bulb planting day, a launch of the new park and other community events.

Follow FOBP on Facebook ‘Friends of Boothsbank Park’ and on Twitter @BoothsbankPark.

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GREAT THINGS TO DO ALONG THE BRIDGEWATER CANAL Salford’s historic Bridgewater Canal is being transformed along the five miles from Barton to Boothstown with over £5.5 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Salford City Council, Peel Holdings and other partners.

The physical transformation of key heritage sites, including Worsley Delph and the remains of Barton Aqueduct, will start in 2015, however there are already lots of opportunities for local people to come along and find out what the Bridgewater Canal has to offer.

Activities include Bat Walks, Fungi Forays and Roses and Castles art workshops, as well as regular health walks, bike rides and buggy walks.

Find out more at www.salford.gov.uk/bcc

Duke’s Drive Country Park in Monton is a new visitor hub for the canal, with lots of new trails and walks and easy access to the canal towpath.

A short walk from regular bus services stopping at Monton Green, and with over 50 new parking spaces conveniently located off Parrin Lane, the transformation of Duke’s Drive means it has never been easier to visit the Bridgewater Canal.

Be actively involved in the transformation of the Canal. Becoming a Bridgewater Volunteer offers many opportunities to work outdoors on projects, get some exercise, learn new skills and meet new people as part of a great team. Find out more and contact Jill on 07872 808003 or email bridgewatercanal@salford.gov.uk (Images courtesy of Salford Council / Nick Harrison)

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Ordsall Hall “Please to remember the 5th of November, Gunpowder, Treason and Plot” So goes the rhyme about the infamous plot to blow up Parliament in 1605, with barrels of gunpowder secreted in the cellars of Westminster, by Guy Fawkes.

Fawkes was a Catholic and one of a gro u p of dis affe cte d aris to cracy aggrieved by the Reformation which had supplanted their faith. The aim was to destroy not only Parliament and all its Members, but also King James I, who had succeeded Elizabeth to the throne.

Where was this dastardly deed suspected to have been planned by its chief conspirator Robert Catesby and others?

Where else but Ordsall Hall, the home of the Radclyffe family, also devout Catholics, and friends of Catesby?

The local legend was given more substance in 1842 by Harrison Ainsworth in his novel about the event “Guy Fawkes”. In this he writes that Fawkes, in his escape after the Plot was foiled, used a tunnel which led from Ordsall Hall, under the Irwell River, to an inn close to Manchester Collegiate Church (the present Cathedral). There is some evidence that a tunnel once existed….but for what purpose it was built is a mystery.

It’s worth remembering though that “Bonfire Night” and its attendant festivities, not least the burning of Fawkes in effigy, may well have had its beginnings in this old building on the banks of what is now the Manchester Ship Canal.

Whatever the truth of this matter, Ordsall Hall certainly has a lot more history in its timbers, bricks and stones.

The Hall and The Radclyffes To begin with it is one of the oldest building sites in Salford, indeed in Greater Manchester. The earliest record of a settlement on the site dates from 1177 when “Ordeshala” paid 2 marks in feudal tax.

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In 1251 the Manor was owned by a David de Hulton and in 1335 it passed to the Radclyffe family, who came from Bury (a place now known as Radcliffe). It was to remain with this prominent family for over 300 years. The Ordsall estate consisted of 164 acres of land situated on a wide bend of the Irwell, what is all now Salford Quays.

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In 1354 Sir John Radclyffe, a prominent knight in the service of King Edward III in the wars against the French, took possession of the Hall. To commemorate the three battles in which he had distinguished himself, the King gave him the right to use “Caen, Crecy, Calais” as the family motto. As part of his reward for service the King permitted him to take a group of Flemish weavers home to his estate. It seems Sir John was not only a valiant soldier, but also a shrewd businessman! A seemingly trivial favour was to become the foundation stone for the textile industry in Lancashire.

In the 15th century the Hall was principally a building built with a timber frame of oak, infilled by “wattle and daub”, on a sandstone foundation.

Although not a fortified house, there was a moat surrounding the building. Bricks not being in general use at the time, the infill consisted of willow stems plastered with mud, straw, cattle dung and anything else which came to hand, then lime-washed.

The Radclyffes were a remarkably fecund and successful family. They married into all the local gentry so that they shared relations with the de Traffords (who lived just across the Irwell), the Breretons of Worsley and the Booths of Barton.

However, despite earlier good relations, a feud developed with the Booths whose land bordered their own. This culminated, in 1444, with an incident between the two families that led to tragedy.

Several Radclyffe brothers and their friends were hunting in the Weaste Forest in a part known as Little Bolton. This was a hamlet known as late as the 19th century, where Ladywell Hospital used to stand until just a few years ago. They were confronted by a group of Booths and their retainers who disputed their right to hunt in the area and a fight broke out.

In those days it would have been fought with swords, knives and even arrows - rather more aggressive than a modern gang fracas - and the results more drastic. Two of the Radclyffes were killed and a Booth also. A subsequent legal case

however, found all participants acquitted of any crime, a curious result for 3 deaths and probably some nasty wounds… Such was the resilience of the times though, that two generations later the families were yet again marrying each other.

In 1512 Sir Alexander Radclyffe, then head of the family, on becoming High Sheriff of Lancashire decided to make Ordsall Hall much grander. He had the old Great Hall demolished and built a new one (which exists to the present day). Away went the earthen floors of accumulated straw and 200 years of filth and the “Star Chamber” (so called because of its star-shaped lead ceiling bosses) was also added. The Hall grew further, in 1639, when his namesake, another Sir Alexander added another brick wing. Sadly his timing for such ambitious spending was to prove a little rash, for the Civil War was soon to break out. This pitted Parliament against King James II and Sir Alexander, as a Royalist, backed the wrong horse. He was imprisoned for the duration and, on release, found himself in hard financial straits. When he died his son John had to sell the Hall and end his family’s long association with it.

However, reputably one Radclyffe still remains in residence. The “White Lady”, said to be Margaret Radclyffe who was a favourite Lady in Waiting to Queen Elizabeth I, “died of a broken heart” when her twin brother drowned at sea. Since 1599 she is said to haunt the Great Hall and the Star Chamber.

In 2004 a TV series which investigated famous hauntings, made her the subject of one programme. Since then webcams have been installed by Salford City Council in the hope she will seek further stardom!

The past 300+ years have seen the Hall with many additions, interesting residents and uses but, after a major restoration recently, it is now a civic attraction and eminently worth a visit.

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What’s On

OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2014

Community Events WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House Harvest Supper: two course meal followed by Mrs Susan Craig “Look Back with Laughter”.

MUST be booked in advance.

Mon 6th October 6.30pm £12.50pp Sheila Mayall - 0161 799 1845 FRIENDS OF ROE GREEN Roe Green Church Hall The Body Shop talk & demonstration with sale of products. A chance to buy christmas presents early!

Everyone welcome. Tea, coffee, biscuits and raffle.

Wed 15th October 2.00pm £2.00 Members, £3.00 Visitors Jean: 0161 790 4635 WORSLEY ROE GREEN TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD Mesne Lea Primary School Everyone welcome to our Oct/Nov meetings with guest speakers:Tue 14th Oct Harvest Supper Tue 28th Oct Mr M Turner: “Art in the Garden” Tue 11th Nov Joe Sambrook: “Rag Bones to Rag Rugs” Tue 25th Nov Glen Atkinson: “ I never knew that” 7.30pm, £1.00 incl refreshments Barbara Baker - 0161 790 1031 MONTON MUSIC MIX St Paul’s Church, Monton A concert for The Christie Cancer Charity and church funds featuring MONTON VOICES Community Choir, young rock band ASK DEAN and more.

Buy tickets in advance or pay on arrival.

Sat 18th October 7.30pm £5.00 Adult, £1.00 Children Tony Wood: 0161 790 3373

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WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House “A night of fashion”. Fashion Show.

Everyone welcome.

Mon 3rd November 7.30pm £2.00 entrance incl refreshments Sheila Mayall - 0161 799 1845 COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETINGS Open meetings for local residents. Get involved in neighbourhood decisions.

LITTLE HULTON & WALKDEN Worsley Road North Methodist Church, Worsley Road, Walkden Mon 10th November, 6.00pm Vincent Nash - 0161 779 8071 SWINTON Salford Civic Centre Tue 11th November, 6.15pm Marie Shields - 0161 607 1961 WORSLEY & BOOTHSTOWN Boothstown Community Centre, Standfield Drive Wed 12th November, 7.00pm Karen Smith - 0161 790 4562 ECCLES Venue TBC Tue 25th November, 2.00pm Anne Godding - 0161 603 4290 WALKDEN COMMUNITY: JOBS FAIR Walkden Congregational Church A variety of local and national businesses offering positions, as well as entertainment and refreshments.

Sat 1st November 1.00 - 4.00pm, Free entry Facebook “WalkdenCommunity” 3RD BEER FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE Boothstown Royal British Legion Showcasing a massive selection of beers alongside ciders and perries to help to raise money for the Boothstown Branch British Legion.

Entry includes a festival glass, program of all beers with tasting notes and live entertainment.

Fri 14th November, 7-11pm Sat 15th November, 5-11pm £5.00 Kenny or Jan: 0161 790 2928

ST PAUL’S CHURCH AUTUMN FAIR Egerton Road, Monton Lots of stalls, crafts, toys, jewellery, books, tombola etc... Cafe Open, free entry into prize draw!

Sat 15th November 11.00am - 2.00pm Free entry Carol Eyles - 0161 788 9428 ST ANN’S CHRISTMAS FAIR St Ann’s Hospice, Little Hulton Lots of Christmas family fun including Christmas gifts, children’s toys, Santa, refreshments and lots more bargains!

Sun 16th November 12.00 - 3.00pm £1 entrance, children FREE Tel: 0161 702 8181 FRIENDS OF ROE GREEN Roe Green Church Hall "In The Bleak Midwinter" with Brian Hallworth. Everyone welcome.

Tea,coffee, biscuits and raffle.

Wed 19th November 2.00pm £2.00 Members, £3.00 Visitors Jean: 0161 790 4635 ST MARK’S CHRISTMAS FAIR St Mark’s Church, Worsley All the usual stalls including Home-made cakes, books, CD’s, handmade crafts, jewellery, raffle, games and more.... Refreshments served in the Church Hall.

Sat 22nd November 10.00am - 2.00pm £1.00 entry www.stmarksworsley.org.uk WALKDEN COMMUNITY: CHRISTMAS 'SHOP LOCAL' FAIR Walkden Congregational Church Support your local businesses, and avoid the chaos of the big shops this Christmas! Join us for the first Walkden Community Christmas 'Shop Local' Fair with beautiful hand-crafted items, fashion, food and more, plus entertainment and refreshments.

Sat 29th November 1.00pm Free entry Tel: 07885 665877

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What’s On

Family Activities FAMILY FUN WEEKENDS Imperial War Museum North Activities throughout the day for all ages. Throughout the weekend the whole family can get involved through craft activities, object handling and children’s tours. Meet charming puppet characters in interactive storytelling sessions.

Saturdays & Sundays Free Tel: 0161 836 4000 www.iwm.org.uk WOODLAND SKILLS Clifton Country Park Join us for an outdoor afternoon learning woodland skills. Suitable for children under 12 and their families.

Sat 4th October 2.00 - 4.00pm Tel: 0161 793 4219 IN MY LADIES CHAMBER Ordsall Hall Museum Come and listen to the gossip as the servant maid describes goings on in the Hall's Great Chamber.

Sun 5th October 1.30 - 3.30pm Free (No booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 THROUGH THE AGES... LIVE! Ordsall Hall Museum Come join us at the Hall for Ordsall Live! Our monthly family fun day packed with arts, crafts and activities.

Sun 5th October Sun 2nd November 1.00pm Free Tel: 0161 872 0251 A WORLD WAR ONE KITCHEN Ordsall Hall Museum Hear all about 'life in the kitchen' during the First World War. Learn about rationing, ingredients used in recipes and taste some favourite dishes of the time!

Sun 19th October 1.30 - 3.00pm Free Tel: 0161 872 0251

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ORDSALL DEAD! Ordsall Hall Museum Come and join the ghoulish ex-residents of Ordsall hall, partake in some fiendish crafts and activities and find out some spooky stories about Ordsall Hall….... but only IF YOU DARE! Sun 26th October 1.30 - 3.30pm £1.00 per child Tel: 0161 872 0251 GARDEN SCIENCE TOUR Ordsall Hall Museum Part of Manchester Science Festival How can milk help plants grow?

How can a vacuum water your plants? Find out the answers to these questions and more!

Sun 2nd November 3.00 - 4.00pm £2.00pp (Booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 TREEMENDOUS TREES Clifton Country Park Join us for an outdoor afternoon learning woodland skills. Suitable for children under 12 and their families.

Sat 8th November 2.00 - 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Family fun! Visit Father Christmas in our Victorian Street, hear festive music in the Victorian Gallery and take part in children's craft activities to make a paper chain advent calendar and complete the Christmas Quiz.

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Sat 29th November Sun 30th November 12.00 - 4.00pm Free entry £3.50 to see Father Christmas Tel: 0161 778 0800 TRADITIONAL CHINESE DEMONSTRATIONS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Join artists Mr and Mrs Chen and Mr La for demonstrations on traditional Chinese paper-cut, stone carving, painting and Chinese calligraphy.

Sat 29th November 1.00 - 3.00pm Free (No booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800

Health & Fitness TAI CHI IN WORSLEY Bridgewater Hotel, Barton Road, Worsley Sun Style Tai Chi (Level 2 Active) Wednesdays 6.30-7.30pm £20 course of 5 or £4.50 drop-in Tai Chi for Health (Level 1 Gentle) Fridays 2.00-3.00pm £12 pcm or £4.00 drop-in Tel: 07866 485367 Email: annecrichton@googlemail.com NCT: MUMS ON THE RUN Cooperative, Worsley Road Social running group. Meet outside The Coop to get fit at a pace for you.

Mondays, 8.00pm Free Tel: 0844 243 6057 Email: nctboltman@hotmail.com INDOOR KURLING United Reform Church, Worsley Rd Health Improvement Activity.

Gentle exercise session aimed at improving mobility and general allround fitness. Suitable for people of all ages. Sessions approx 1 hour.

Mondays, 13th Oct to 17th Nov 11.45am - 12.45pm Free Tel: 0800 952 1000 FAMILY BUGGY WALKS Beesley Green Community centre Health Improvement Activity.

Walk through Worsley woods.

Walk, talk and gentle exercise whilst enjoying the surrounding scenery.

Ideal for all levels of fitness.

Tuesdays, 14th Oct - 2nd Dec 10.30 - 11.30am Free Tel: 0800 952 1000 NCT: PRAM WALK Monton Meet at Stableford Avenue next to the church on Monton Green. A level walk along the loopline. If raining, we visit a local cafe for coffee and cake!

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Wednesdays, 11.00am Free Tel: 0844 243 6057

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HEALTH WALKS Blackleach & Clifton Country Parks 1 hour gentle walk led by volunteers, followed by refreshments. Meet at the visitor centre.

Blackleach Country Park:Thursdays, 10.00 - 11.00am Clifton Country Park:Thursdays, 10.15 - 11.15am Tel: 0161 793 4219 PARKRUN Parrin Lane, Monton Join our weekly Worsley Woods 5k Parkrun. Free, timed run for all levels.

Saturdays 9.00am Free www.parkrun.org.uk/worsleywoods SUNDAY CYCLE Salford Watersports Centre Join us for a bike ride along the River Irwell. Booking essential.

Sun 19th October Sun 16th November 11.00am - 1.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219

Kids Activities LMA MUSICAL THEATRE STAGE SCHOOL, WORSLEY Walkden High School Your local drama school. Est. 2007.

Annual PGL activity holiday.

First week FREE – give us a try!

Classes held on Mondays:Junior Theatre 5-12 years 6pm - 7.45pm Youth Theatre 12-18 years 7.30pm - 9.30pm New Adult Choir (age 14+) 7.45pm – 8.45pm Karen Acton: 07971 248228 Organiser of Salford Dance Explosion, Lowry.

Email: karen@actons.org.uk www.lightsmusicacton.co.uk BABY-RHYMETIME Winton Library New session for parents and carers with babies. Baby-rhymetimes are a fun way to introduce babies to rhymes and music. Sessions are 20 minutes long during term-time only.

Tuesdays 10.30am Free Tel: 0161 921 2180

STORY-RHYMETIME Stories, rhymes, crafts and play.

Books and story times are a fun way to help babies and children develop their listening, thinking and talking skills. For children up to 4yrs.

Term time only:Walkden Gateway Library Tuesdays, 9.30pm Winton Library Tuesdays, 11.00am Worsley Library Thursdays, 2.00pm Swinton Library Thursdays, 2.00pm Free, 20p refreshments www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk ONCE UPON A TIME… Ordsall Hall Museum Story, craft and song session for under 5’s and their parents.

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

Fridays, 10.15 - 11.30am Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 UNDER 5'S FIRST STEPS The Lowry Join us for this active weekly workshop.

Wriggle, jiggle and jump as we explore stories, rhythm & music through our bodies. Suitable for ages 2½ - 4½.

Fridays 10-10.45am | 11-11.45am £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000 UNDER 5s DOODLE TOTS The Lowry Enjoy painting, sticking and making your own works of art in this colourful workshop. Explore a range of materials get messy. Suitable for ages 2½ - 4½.

Fri 3rd October Fri 7th November 10-10.45am | 11.15am-12pm £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000

Special Activities ARTS TASTER COURSE Worsley Village Library Health Improvement Activity.

Come along and discover your artistic flair. Beginners welcome.

Wednesdays, 8th Oct to 10th Dec 10.00am - 12.00pm Free Tel: 0800 952 1000 WORSLEY WOODS CONSERVATION SESSIONS Worsley Woods, Beesley Green Come along and help the ranger with practical tasks in the woods.

Meet outside Beesley Green Community Centre. Wear suitable outdoor footwear & clothing.

Sat 11th October, 12.30 - 2.30pm Sat 8th November, 12.30 - 2.30pm Free Joseph Palframan: 07872 808005 E: joseph.palframan@salford.gov.uk SALFORD VOLUNTARY RANGERS Blackleach & Clifton Country Parks Volunteer for practical conservation tasks at our local Country Parks.

Blackleach: Tuesdays 10am-3pm Clifton: Thursdays 10am-3pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 SALFORD ART CLUB: WW1 COSTUME Salford Museum and Art Gallery Join Salford Art Club as they spend the afternoon drawing and painting models in World War One costume.

Watch the experts at work or have a go yourself.

Sun 5th October 2.00 - 4.00pm Free (No booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000

RIVER LIFE - HISTORY WALK Salford Museum and Art Gallery Discover the story of the origins of Salford and find out about some plans for the future. About 4 miles, some steps so not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies. Start and finish at the entrance to the Museum.

Tue 7th October 10.00am - 12.30pm Tel: 0161 793 4219 ON OUR DOORSTEP 47

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What’s On HEALTHY COOKING Boothstown Community Centre Health Improvement Activity.

Six week taster course, sharing skills and learning to make exquisite dishes from across the globe. This course helps to increase confidence in the kitchen and experiment with new recipes and trial new tasty delights.

Mondays, 20th Oct to 24th Nov 3.00 - 4.30pm Free Tel: 0800 952 1000 COMPUTERS FOR BEGINNERS Boothstown Library Health Improvement Activity.

For complete beginners wishing to learn the basics of using a computer, incl how to use a mouse & keyboard, send e-cards, set up email accounts, internet browsing, shopping & more!

Mondays, 20th Oct to 24th Nov Wednesdays, 22nd Oct to 26th Nov 10.00am - 11.00am Free Tel: 0800 952 1000 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.

NIGHT OF NEON Salford Quays Raise funds for The Christie. Join this fun filled 10k walk with live music and entertainment before the walk.

Sat 25th October 6.30pm (Walk starts 8pm) Adults: £12.00, Under 16’s £6.00 Tel: 0161 446 3400 www.christie.nhs.uk RIVER LIFE - HISTORY WALK Ordsall Hall A walk through time to see some of the oldest and newest sights along the river and canals. Start and finish at Ordsall Hall. About 5 miles, not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies.

Tue 4th November 10.00am - 12.30pm Tel: 0161 793 4219 THE ORDSALL BALL (OF WOOL) Ordsall Hall Come and celebrate all things woolly! A range of exciting stalls and demonstrations, there is something for everyone. A great chance to buy quality hand crafted Christmas gifts.

Sun 16th November 12.00 - 4.00pm, Free entry Tel: 0161 872 0251

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December Events!

ALADDIN Salford Arts Theatre, M5 4BS Barton Theatre Company present a fun filled pantomime by Joan Breen.

Come and cheer for Aladdin on his Arabian adventure. With the help of the Genie of the lamp, he battles an evil magician to find true love.

Thu 4th to Sat 6th Dec, 7.30pm Sat 6th & Sun 7th Dec, 2.00pm £7.50, £6.00 concessions £26.00 family ticket Box Office: 0161 925 0111 www.salfordartstheatre.com/whats-on www.bartontheatre.co.uk ST ANN’S HOSPICE: CAROL CONCERT The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester Christmas is Coming!

Join us for our annual concert of Christmas music and carols with favourites for all the family to sing.

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Fri 12th December 7.30pm Tel: 0161 907 9000

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