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On Our DOORSTEP ISSUE 61 • OCTNOV19

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Contents

Editor’s Note...

Are you counting the days to Christmas yet? It seems to come sooner each year and the kids have their Christmas lists written already!

Get ready for the Festive Season! 20

Before the festive season takes hold, make time to keep fit, pamper yourself, and enjoy the Autumn weather before it gets too dark and cold in the evenings.

Check out the What’s On guide for local activities and Halloween fun for the kids.

Then have a more relaxed lead up to Christmas; book your festive meals early, shop locally for gifts and add some Christmassy events to your calendar.

Plus, we have a fantastic competition to win a family ticket to The Ice Village, Manchester!

Keep Active

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What’s On

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Save £000’s on Energy Bills Is it time to generate your own electricity?

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An Accolade for The Naz Bangaldeshi Restaurant of the Year!

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Worsley’s Newest Nursery Kids Planet open their 43rd branch

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Local Traffic to Worsen?

Boothstown roads under further pressure from new housing proposals

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Plotters’ Summer Roundup An autumn update from the Macmillan allotment

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Competition!

Susie Editor

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

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Local Business

SAVE THOUSANDS ON YOUR ENERGY BILLS

ENVIRONMENTAL ROOFING SERVICES...

HELPING PROVIDE ALL OF THE ENERGY YOUR PROPERTY NEEDS Environmental Roofing Services are a successful local business based in Leigh, set up by Clive Jones a Worsley resident. The team at ERS have over 50 years experience in roofing and renewables.

Traditionally we have served the commercial industry and we continue to do so, working with companies such as Boohoo.com, Tangerine, Saica Packaging and Glen Dimplex Home Appliances. There is more and more coverage about the savings and technology associated with renewable energy for our homes and the interest is growing, so we would like to offer our local area the opportunity to save up to £1000, on installation of the system, if fitted before 31st November 2019.

Not only can we save you money on the installation but have you looked at the savings that can be made on your electricity bill? Many of us swap and change from time to time, some (in fact research shows 15%) of us don’t even check our electricity bills. So, what if you could save money every year instead of having to spend on electricity? With a 25 year guarantee, on the savings you make you will have paid back the cost in 4.5 years!

We have fitted our renewable energy systems in a number of homes in Salford and the surrounding area, including Worsley, Roe Green and Mosley Common.

Our customers also love the Social Energy app we set up for them so they can monitor their savings all year round!

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What our clients say...

This summer, in July 2019, we installed a 4KW Solar System to a house in Mosley Common.

Laura, the client, gave us wonderful feedback.

“We have been delighted with the service we received from start to finish with Environmental Roofing Services.

The salesman and installation team were informative, helpful and polite.

It has been a pleasure doing business with this company, I would highly recommend them."

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Miners Pension Compensation We are successfully claiming compensation for former miners who transferred OUT of the Mineworkers Pension Scheme.

Many miners were advised to transfer out of their British Coal Pension Scheme to a private scheme which paid considerably less! This was bad advice and many retired miners or their widows have lost out!

Example 1 - £48,000

Example 2 - £97,000

Mr K. a miner from TYLDSEY was made redundant from BICKERSHAW in the 1980’s. He was advised by independent financial advisors SHARMAN ASSOCIATES to transfer £4,493 from his mineworkers pension to PHOENIX LIFE. He was promised a better return which wasn’t true. Even though the IFA is no longer in business we obtained a settlement of £48,000.

Mr B. from SUTTON was made redundant from BOLD in 1985. On the advice of an agent of PRUDENTIAL he transferred £6,300 of his miners pension to them. He lost out as a result, we proved this and secured compensation of £97,956.

Example 3 - £48,000

Example 4 - £131,000

Mr G. a miner from ST HELENS worked at SUTTON MANOR. He was advised by independent financial advisors CARRINGTONS to transfer his miners pension to STANDARD LIFE. We won compensation of £48,000 even though the financial advisors were no longer in business.

Mr H. a miner from BOOTHSTOWN worked at BICKERSHAW. In 1990 he was approached by a sales agent of SCOTTISH AMICABLE to transfer £19,000 from his miners pension to them. He was promised a better return which wasn’t true, he received compensation of £131,391.

If you transferred out of the British Coal Pension Scheme and would like a FREE REVIEW, please either call us on FREEPHONE:

0800 988 7997or return the form below www.workpensioncompensation.co.uk Name Address Tel I transferred out of my work pension scheme to Please can I have a Free Review to see if I am eligible for a payout Signed

Date Please address to:

Pension Compensation Dept, Corries Solicitors Ltd, 11 Melroses Yard, Walmgate, York, YO1 9XF. Pension Compensation is a trading name of Corries Solicitors Ltd, Melroses Yard, Walmgate, York YO1 9XF. Regulated by Solicitors Regulation Authority no. 424101.

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Tandoori Take­Away 184 Monton Road, Monton, Eccles

Tel: 0161 787 7684

www.thenaz.co.uk

20% DISCOUNT OFF ONLINE ORDERS

SAMPLE MENU Mixed Kebab..................... £4.55 Mixed Starter.................... £5.05 Sheek Kebab..................... £2.55 Shami Kebab..................... £2.55 Tandoori Chicken.............. £3.60 Chicken Tikka.................... £3.60 Lamb Tikka........................ £3.60 Chicken Tikka Sandwich.... £5.05

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Chicken Tikka Garlic.......... £3.70 Lamb Tikka Garlic.............. £3.60 Chicken Tikka Pathia......... £3.60 Chicken Chat Puree.......... £3.60 Mushroom Pakora............ £3.05 Onion Bhaji....................... £2.55 Samosa (Veg or Meat)....... £2.45 Prawn Pathia..................... £3.40

TANDOORI SPECIAL DISHES

Served with Salad, Nan or Pilau Rice and Vegetable Curry Sauce.

Half Tandoori Chicken (Breast 95p extra).................£7.15 Tandoori Chicken Tikka....................................... £7.15 Tandoori Lamb Tikka.......................................... £7.15 Tandoori Mix Grill............................................... £7.50 Tandoori King Prawn......................................... £9.70 Garlic Chicken Tikka........................................... £7.45 Chicken or Lamb Tikka Shashlick....................... £7.45 Tandoori Lamb Chops......................................... £7.45

HOUSE SPECIAL DISHES

The following dishes are served with Pilau Rice or Nan (All cooked with mixed nuts & coconut powder)

Tandoori Chicken Masala................................. £7.70 Chicken Tikka Masala....................................... £7.60 Lamb Tikka Masala........................................... £7.60 Chicken Tikka Chilli Masala................................ £7.70 King Prawn Masala.......................................... £9.95 Bu*er Chicken .............................................. £7.70 Mughlai Chicken or Lamb................................... £7.45

Plus

TRADITIONAL FAVOURITES

Korma • Dansak • Bhuna • Passanda • Peshwari Spinach Dishes • Biryani • Dupiaza • Special Bal) Rogan Josh • Madras • Vindaloo • Jalfrezi Choose from Chicken, Lamb, Mixed Meats, Beef, Prawns, King Prawns or Vegetables.

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Mushroom Pathia............. £3.35 King Prawn Bhaji................ £4.85 Vegetable Pathia............... £3.40 Tandoori Lamb Chop........ £4.05 Garlic Mushroom............. £3.25 Chicken Tikka Pakora......... £3.60 King Prawn Bu*erfly......... £4.85 Prawn Cocktail................... £3.40

CHEFS SPECIALITIES

(Highly Recommended by the Chef) Served with Pilau Rice or Chips

Bal) Exo)ca....................................................... £8.15

Combina)on of chicken, lamb & king prawn cooked in a medium spiced Bal) sauce, authen)cally prepared with fresh herbs and spices.

Bal) Jafrani...................................................... £7.70 Chicken cooked with onions, green peppers & Masala & Bal) sauce.

Shahee Murgi...................................................... £7.70 Prepared with spicy lamb, minced meat & chicken.

Chicken or Lamb Jaflong..................................... £7.70

Strips of marinated chicken or lamb cooked with specially blended herbs & spices together with English mustard, fresh ginger, fresh garlic, chillies, tamarind, coriander & tomato.

South Indian Garlic Chicken............................... £7.70 A tasty dish from South India with garlic, onions, green peppers, fresh coriander & herbs.

Taste of Shundorbon.......................................... £7.70 Chicken or lamb )kka strips cooked with onions, peppers, garlic, chillies & Garam Masala, then cooked in a spicy sauce.

Chicken or Lamb Asari (A mouthwatering dish)........ £7.70 A favourite Bengali dish cooked wih fresh garlic, ginger, onions and mango pickle.

Bal) Lamb Qorobi............................................ £7.70 A medium tangy lamb dish with Bal) sauce, spinach, chickpeas & tamarind.

Podina Lamb....................................................... £7.70 Slightly hot dish cooked with fresh garlic, ginger, onions & fresh garden mint. Highly recommended aroma)c lamb dish.

Chicken or Lamb Sylhe) Dhanya (Hot).............£7.70 Special hot curry prepared with green chilli, onions, lemon & herbs.

King Prawn Jandani............................................ £9.95 A delicious s)r­fry prepared with chopped onions, green peppers, garlic, coriander & King Prawns in shells.

HOME DELIVERY AVAILABLE £1.50 Minimum Order £12.00

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WINS AWARD AT THE HOUSE OF LORDS THE NAZ

BANGLADESHI RESTUARANT OF THE YEAR!

The Naz in Monton has won the the prestigious award of “North West Bangladeshi Restaurant of the Year” at the National Curry Awards (NCA) held in September 2019 in the House of Lords.

It is a fantastic achievement having also been voted “Best Bangladeshi Restaurant” at the Asian Restaurant Awards in 2018.

The National Curry Awards (NCA) recognise outstanding chefs and successful restaurants and food businesses across the UK. The inaugural ceremony took place on Monday 2nd September and was attended by politicians and celebrities, along with staff and restaurant owners from establishments across the country, who gathered in London to hear the winners announced.

"The Asian catering industry is worth an estimated £5billion to the UK economy, but in recent years has witnessed a worrying decline, largely attributed to a shortage of skilled workers and lack of investment in training", state the Awards' organisers.

"The NCA was launched to address these concerns and aims to positively promote the industry by highlighting the sector's success stories and its wider contribution to UK culture."

The Monton restaurant has achieved a 4.2 star rating out of 5 on Google. Serving authentic Indian and Bangladeshi traditional dishes plus specialities like ‘Taste of Shundorbon; chicken or lamb tikka strips cooked with onions, peppers, garlic, chillies and garam masala, and ’Bhindi Ghosht’; lamb cooked with fresh okra, onions, tomatoes, garlic and a blend of chef's spices, garnished with fresh coriander.

“These curry heroes are making a positive impact in their local communities and showcasing their success will hopefully inspire a new generation to join the industry, securing its future for curry lovers across the UK for many more years to come", state the Awards' organisers.

Photo: Mr William Wragg MP (first from the left) is presenting the award to owner Mr Abdul Mannan (centre).

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Book Now for Christmas Day

Due to huge demand last year we are having 3 seatings this year.

Book early to avoid disappointment.

Choose from:

Special Indian Christmas Dinner

Traditional Christmas Dinner or

1st Sitting: 12-2.30pm 2nd Sitting: 3pm-5.30pm 3rd Sitting: 6pm-8.30pm

Adults £34.95 Under 12’s £17.50 Deposit £10pp

THE NAZ, 184 MONTON ROAD, MONTON, M30 9PY

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Ready for Autumn!

After the long summer holiday pupils are back at school and working towards their goals.

At First Class Learning Swinton, the summer months saw classrooms created with bright new furniture in readiness for the autumn term with after school and weekend tuition sessions.

Our students are aiming high - whether they need to be a little more stretched or require extra support.

With Harriet's experience as a qualified teacher, she ensures that a comfortable learning environment is created whereby each individual child can thrive.

Through her multi sensory approach to teaching in both Maths and English, every child will find themselves fully immersed in their learning shown by fantastic progress.

Each child is individually assessed to establish their strengths and weaknesses in both Maths and English and a bespoke programme is created utilising a series of worksheets chosen from a bank of over 22,000! Regardless of age or year group this unique system targets exactly the right starting point... no ifs, no buts and pupils excel by starting within their own comfort zone and seeing rapid progress from Day 1.

Self confidence grows as children start to shine.

Those who see school as 'a walk in the park' immerse themselves in greater complexities and rise to the challenge, enjoying the journey.

Book your child's FREE ASSESSMENT today Call Harriet today on

07444 219704 www.firstclasslearning.co.uk/centre/swinton

Education All Round

Bolton School

WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING Saturday 12 October, 9.30am-1.00pm

Call 01204 840201 to discuss enrolling your child in our co-ed Nursery or Infant School or in one of our single-sex Junior or Senior Schools.

www.boltonschool.org/virtualvisit

Bolton School is the TES' Independent School of the Year 2019.

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KIDS PLANET WORSLEY Ofsted outstanding and award winning Nursery Group are opening a brand new nursery in Worsley.

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Contact us today to Reserve your place • Book a showround • Receive a prospectus Kids Planet Worsley City Road, Worsley Manchester, M28 1BD Tel: 0161 703 3777 Email: worsley@kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk 

DAY NURSERIES AWARDS 2019

Ranked Number 1 Chilcare Provider in the UK for Quality 2016-2017 & 2017-2018

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Kids Planet Worsley is a brand new, purpose-built nursery located on City Road in Worsley.

The new nursery is open 7am till 7pm, 52 weeks of the year and caters for babies through to preschool children. There are large spacious rooms and secure outdoor areas, as well as a roof top garden, providing the children with fresh air and outdoor fun. The nursery also benefits from a state of the art sensory room and follows the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Every child is treated as an individual and by working with parents, the care is tailored to suit each child's needs and is enhanced by the staff as they work to meet their own individual developmental goals.

Safeguarding children is one of their utmost priorities and they offer state of the art security systems, complete with CCTV in every room and a finger print entry system.

This new nursery is registered for 130 places and is the 43rd setting in the Kids Planet family having opened the first nurseries back in 2008.

Kids Planet aim to give your child the best possible start in life, so go along and see the nursery in action and meet the fabulous Nursery Manager Sarah and her team. Get in touch - they would love to meet you!

Tel: 0161 703 3777 www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk

Have you ever considered adoption?

Find out more: adoptioncounts.org.uk National Adoption Week from 14th October 2019

CONTACT US ON 0161 790 2504

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Community News

BOOTHSTOWN TRAFFIC CONGESTION:

UNDER THREAT OF MORE PRESSURE

by Helen Dibble, Leigh Road Committee

Between 6.30 and 9.00am every weekday, hundreds of cars sit on Leigh Road in Boothstown, jerking forward just inches at a time.

Peel Holdings’ plans also obliterate an important part of Boothstown.

The green belt land, reportedly gifted to the people by the Duke of Bridgewater, is a haven for foxes, deer, bats, rabbits and birdlife and used by people of all ages.

If you’re one of the many who endure the A572 on your commute, you’ll know the frustration of this short but significant stretch of tarmac. Taking around 20 minutes to move a mile during peak hours, over 200 cars can stand still on Leigh Road blasting carbon into homes and gardens.

The verdict of a petition to protect green belt land, taken to parliament

by Barbara Keeley MP, is due to be announced. Meanwhile, it’s vital to add our voices to the cause.

Now imagine 600 more cars joining your journey every day. Peel Holdings threatens to add to the gridlock with the addition of 300 luxury houses adjacent to the RHS Bridgewater site. With each home owning two cars, prepare for a busier, more polluted rush hour.

SAY NO TO MORE HOUSES ON LEIGH ROAD: ● Write to Andy Burnham: the.mayor@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk ● Use the land - this is critical to demonstrating the importance of the site. ● Learn more at www.leighroadhouses.co.uk

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LIVE A MORE ACTIVE LIFE!

Community News

The Active Lifestyles Team provides a range of physical activity programmes for those who have been diagnosed with various long term health conditions.

Our health partners refer people to our dedicated team of friendly, highly qualified exercise professionals, who help to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Salford through specialised exercise referral programmes for the treatment of heart and lung conditions, cancer, diabetes and falls prevention.

We also run activities including health walks and healthy hips and heart classes - providing the whole community with the chance to live a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Benefits of becoming more active include: • Improve cardiovascular fitness • Help manage weight and reduce the risk of illness • Increases in energy levels and motivation • Improve wellbeing and mood If you are interested and require further details, contact our team: Tel: 0161 778 0577 | email: active.lifestyles@scll.co.uk www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk/lifestyles/active-lifestyles

SPECIAL PROGRAMMES...

Diabetes: In Salford, our health partners are working hard to reduce the number of people developing Type 2 diabetes.

GPs refer people to the Active Lifestyles Team’s FREE 8 week personalised exercise programme which includes supervised gym sessions, exercise classes, swimming and more.

Cancer: The ‘Can-Move” programme is a FREE 12 week tailored Exercise and Physical Activity Programme for anyone having or recovering from cancer treatment. It includes gym sessions, specialist Circuit classes, Health Walks, Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates and Swimming.

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Could this be the Solution? Opening October 2019

A place, close to home yet away from the madding crowd. A green oasis of tranquillity to nurture creativity and productivity without the congestion that is the daily commute.

How to use Deskription can be taken by the hour as regularly as required.

It is particularly effective against morning congestion and can be used as an effective way of replacing ‘drive time’ with productivity.

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Get Festive!

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Get Christmas Ready

CHRISTMAS BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN

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Visit us in Boothstown for unique gifts, homeware & locally made jewellery & art We stock...

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Local Business

Dream Doors provide customers a unique alternative to kitchen replacement.

While we do offer complete kitchen installations, we’ve made our name through kitchen makeovers, in many cases offering our customers significant savings over other kitchen manufacturers and suppliers. We achieve this by working with each customer individually to build a kitchen that exactly meets their needs.

A common misconception is that lower prices mean a cheaper alternative, whereas the products we supply are often vastly superior to our competitors. We achieve this by where possible, retaining existing structures, in some cases only suppling the doors, in others we replace appliances, worktops and floors to achieve the desired finish. In each case we work closely with our customers to find the right balance.

save you as much as 50% off a full kitchen replacement, installed in as little as two days.

“You don’t build a conservatory by first knocking down the house”, why should it be any different with a new kitchen?

New Manchester showroom opening soon!

Our doors and worktops are made to measure, appliances and sinks come from top name suppliers, combine these and you’ve got the recipe for a kitchen makeover that could

CONTACT US ON 0161 790 2504

Tel: 0161 706 0585 www.dreamdoors.co.uk

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OUR SUMMER ROUNDUP!

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These are usually harvested by September but if you haven’t already lifted them, this is what they look like when they are ready for cropping. We had spectacular results with our onion crop but the weather has not been dry enough to cure them in the open so we have placed

them on racks in a dry shed. After lifting, the beds have been thoroughly weeded and raked and we plan to spread chicken pellets later in the year.

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We had a good crop of ‘Turks Hat’ courgettes thanks to the warm weather and lots of water. They are delicious sliced, fried in butter and served with lemon juice. If you grow them they are better taken fairly small whilst they are still tender.

‘Cucamelons’ - a cross between cucumber and melon. Children like to pick and eat as if they were sweets. Pick when they are the size of small grapes and are still firm.

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WHAT’S ON October - December COMMUNITY EVENTS

ITALIAN SUPPER AND QUIZ NIGHT St Paul's Church, Monton Join us for a sociable evening tasting Italian food and puzzling over an Italian themed quiz just for the fun of it. Come as a team or link in with one of the teams put together on the night. Soft drinks provided, bring own alcoholic drinks.

Sat 12th October 7.30pm £5.00 Adults, £1.00 Children Tony Wood: 07856 200711 FRIENDS OF ROE GREEN Roe Green Church Hall Join us for a talk with Judith Atkinson.

‘I Never Knew That!’ Refreshments and raffle. Everyone welcome.

Wed 16th October 2.00pm £2.00 Members, £3.00 Visitors Jean: 0161 790 4635 BRIGHOUSE & RASTRICK BRASS BAND CONCERT St Mark's Church, Worsley This world famous brass band will be presenting a celebratory concert as part of the 175th Anniversary celebrations for the important local landmark that is St Mark's Church.

Tickets include a glass of wine/soft drinks and nibbles!

Sat 19th October, 7.30pm £15.00 (booking required) Paul: 07746 467879 Tony: 07856 200711 WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN DAY Bridgewater School Take the opportunity to view the school and talk to the Headmistress and teachers about the possibilities open to your child. At Bridgewater School, boys and girls ages 3 to 18, can experience a more individual approach to their education.

Sat 2nd November 10.00am - 2.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 794 1463 30 ON OUR DOORSTEP

WVCA CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Worsley Court House Join Worsley Village Community Association for their early village craft fair. Many stalls and refreshments will be served in Worsley Library.

Sun 3rd November 11.00am - 3.00pm FREE entry Tel: 0161 794 9627 or 0161 794 1574 WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House Join us for a talk by Paula & Rosette: ‘The Chocolate Room’. Includes refreshments. Visitors welcome.

Mon 4th November, 7.30pm £2.50 Anne Adams: 0161 728 6783 JEFF RAMSDALE PERFORMS CHOPIN AND MORE...

St Mark's Church, Worsley Join us for a special evening of grand piano music as Jeff Ramsdale performs Chopin's Etudes Opus 10 (an iconic set of 12 piano pieces) plus some contemporary film, jazz, rock and boogie woogie music!

A charity concert in aid of the British Liver Trust. Includes interval drinks.

Fri 8th November, 8.00pm £10.00 (booking required) Tony Wood: 07856 200711 ST PAULS AUTUMN FAIR St Paul's Church, Monton Plenty of stalls to browse and buy from, tombolas to have a go at, cafe open for bacon butties and more!

There is always something new to see at the St Paul's Autumn Fair!

Sat 9th November 11.00am - 2.00pm FREE entry Tony Wood: 07856 200711 FRIENDS OF ROE GREEN Roe Green Church Hall Join us for a talk with Russ Hedley: ‘Wildlife in The Garden’. Everyone welcome. Refreshments and raffle.

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

ODE TO CHRISTMAS FAIR Buile Hill Park Hall Please join the Claremont, Weaste and Seedley Homewatch Group at their Christmas Fair. There will be lots of information stands, a Police Surgery, Makers Market, children's face painter, the Salford Archer plus entertainment. Goody bags given to the first hundred visitors and Father Christmas will also be attending.

Sat 30th November 12.00 - 3.00pm FREE entry Gail: 07852 821963 WVCA QUIZ NIGHT Worsley Library Join Worsley Village Community Association and get your brain cells working. Get together with friends in teams of 6. Licenced Bar. Wed 4th December, 7.30pm £3.00pp (booking required) Tel: 0161 794 9627 or 0161 794 1574

FAMILY ACTIVITIES MYSTERY MOVIE CLUB Little Hulton Library Love movies? Bring your family for a mystery movie on the 2nd Saturday of each month. The films all feature children's book characters and are rated as U/PG. The titles are a secret - pop into the library to find clues!

Small charge for refreshments.

Sat 12th Oct | 9th Nov | 14th Dec 10.00am FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0161 790 4201 ORDSALL HALL’S APPLE DAY Ordsall Hall Enjoy a family friendly day out in the gardens with games, workshops, informal talks and hands on fun for the annual celebration of apples and orchards of the UK. Sun 20th October 1.00 - 4.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 872 0251 CONTACT US ON 0161 790 2504

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PUMPKIN CARVING Peel Park, The Crescent Try out the art of pumpkin carving at the Ranger Base. Take away a masterpiece to light up your home.

Suitable for all ages.

Mon 21st October 1.00 - 3.00pm FREE (booking essential) www.peelparksalford.info THE PUMPKIN HUNT Damhouse, Astley Grab a quiz sheet from the house and hunt around the woodlands for laminated pumpkins with symbols which will spell out the final answer.

Then head back to the house to claim your prize. For children up to 11 years and their parents.

Sat 26th October 10.00am - 3.00pm £2.50 per child www.damhouse.net GHOSTLY STORYTELLING DAY Ordsall Hall Ordsall Hall has partnered with Manchester Metropolitan University and HAUNT Manchester to bring you a family friendly day of spooky storytelling and ghoulish poems as part of Gothic Manchester Festival.

Enjoy some deliciously dark tales of wicked witches, phantom horsemen, ghostly animals and enchanted forests. Ages 5 years+ Sun 27th October 1.30 - 3.30pm FREE (no booking required) www.ordsallhall.com BUILE HILL BONFIRE NIGHT Buile Hill Park, Eccles Old Road Stunning fireworks, big flamming bonfire, thundering rides and plenty of wavy light-up thingies to buy at Salford's biggest and best firework show. Starting with a quieter 10min child-friendly firework show for under 7s and their families. Funfair fully open at 6pm, Bonfire at 7pm, Fireworks at 7.30pm. No fireworks, alcohol or dogs allowed on site.

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CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON Mosley Common Join us for our annual Christmas Light Switch ON event! We had the best ever event last year and we aim to improve on that again this year.

Come and support your community events. Visit Facebook for updates.

Sat 23rd November 1.30 - 7.30pm FREE entry Facebook: Infoatmcib CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON Bridgewater Canal, Worsley Come and see Father Christmas and the illuminated boats sailing from Boothstown Marina. Mulled wine and mince pies with free cakes and drinks for the children.

Fri 29th November, 6.00pm FREE Facebook: Worsley Village Community Association CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET Damhouse, Astley Join us for some festive shopping inside the house and outside in the Courtyard. There will be a visit from Father Christmas, the Tearoom will be open plus hot food will also be available outside.

Sat 30th November 10.00am - 3.00pm FREE entry www.damhouse.net

CHRISTMAS SING-A-LONG Peel Park, The Crescent Join Inspiring Communities Together for a festive sing song, food and a chance to meet Santa.

Wed 11th December, 3-4.30pm FREE (booking essential) www.peelparksalford.info CAROLS IN THE COURTYARD Damhouse, Astley Join us for some festive carol singing, accompanied by the Astley Unlimited Band and choir. Funds raised go to the upkeep of the house & grounds.

Sat 14th December, 5-7pm FREE entry www.damhouse.net

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COUNTRYSIDE WALKING Various Locations Eccles Rambling and Social Club invites anyone who enjoys walking to join us on one of our countryside walks. A wide range of walks is offered throughout the year. The club is always ready to welcome new members. Visit our website for more information.

Wednesdays and Saturdays 10.30am £10.00 Membership per year Tel: 07805 849481 www.ecclesramblingclub.co.uk

CHRISTMAS CRACKER Lightoaks Park Save the date for our 2019 Christmas celebration. You can expect Carols, Mince Pies, Mulled Wine, Santa's Grotto and lots more. Join us for our last event of the year!

Sun 8th December, 12.00 - 3.00pm FREE entry Facebook: lightoakspark

PAWS FOR WALKS DOG WALKING 1 hour walk with your dog followed by a cuppa and a chat. Dogs must be on a lead. Wear suitable clothing.

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Peel Park, The Crescent Experience the magical sensations of an outdoor Victorian Christmas.

Live music, carol singing, handmade gifts, candle light and festive food.

Sun 8th December 2.00 - 5.00pm FREE entry www.peelparksalford.info

EASY BIKE RIDES Lancashire Mining Museum, Astley New traffic free rides, perfect if you are looking to get back into cycling or want a leisurely short ride. Rides are mainly flat, with regular stops.

Bikes/helmets available to borrow.

Tuesdays ,1.30-3pm FREE (no booking required) Facebook: GetActiveOutdoors

Blackleach Country Park Mondays (to 16 Dec), 1.00pm Kersal Wetlands (Littleton Road) Wednesdays (to 18 Dec), 10.30am FREE (booking not required) Tel: 0800 952 1000

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Wear suitable clothing and footwear.

Walks are mostly off-road on tracks and bridle paths. Bring a drink and snack if needed. Check Facebook for walk locations.

Irlam Wednesdays, 10-11.15am Worsley, Monton, Boothstown Fridays, 10-11.15am FREE (booking required) Email: jo.bennett@scll.co.uk Facebook: Salford Walking Group WORSLEY WALKERS Weekly power walks along the loop lines, local country parks or Worsley Woods. Lasts 1.5-2 hours. Ask about our longer walks held on Sundays too. Wear trainers or comfy walking shoes and bring water. See Facebook for details. New walkers welcome!

Wednesdays, 6.30pm FREE Hazel Fleming: 07402 210123 WALK AND TALK: ASTLEY AMBLE Tyldesley Park & Ride, M29 8HF Join us for a chinwag on our social walk around Astley, Tyldesley and the surrounding areas. Socialise and meet new people, whilst exercising outdoors in the fresh air. Brews and biscuits provided. 1 hour walk.

Saturdays, 10-11am FREE www.inspiringhealthylifestyles.org

KIDS ACTIVITIES TODDLER WALKS Blackleach Country Park A walk around the park, followed by refreshments. Suitable for under 5s.

Mondays, 10.15 - 11.30am FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 WALKDEN YOUTH PROJECT Walkden Congregational Church Sports, Playstation sessions, arts and crafts as well as a place to hang out with your friends. For ages 10yrs+ Wednesdays, 5-7pm FREE (no booking required) Email: amy.hallsworth@scll.co.uk WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

TINY TOTS RAMBLERS Clifton Country Park An hour’s slow wander around the park for parents and carers with small children, jumping in puddles and looking at Nature. Coffee in the café after! Meet at the Visitor Centre.

Fridays, 10.30am FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 SALFORD JUNIOR PARKRUN Buile Hill Park A free weekly 2k FUN timed run for juniors only (4-14 years). All levels.

Sundays, 9.00am FREE www.parkrun.org.uk/salford-juniors ECCLES CODERDOJO Eccles Congregational Church Hall Make music with Sonic Pi, design characters and animations in Scratch, build interactive stories with Twine, get physical lighting up BBC Microbits and develop your Python skills to make computer games and robots.

It’s super informal, you choose which activities to work on. Under 12’s will need an adult. Bring a packed lunch.

Every 2nd Saturday of the month.

Sat 12th October Sat 9th November 11.00am - 3.00pm FREE (booking required) Facebook: ecclesdojo HALF TERM SPORT AND LEISURE Co-op Academy Walkden A variety of sports and craft activities to keep the kids busy over the Half Term holidays. For ages 8-16. Please bring a packed lunch and drinks!

Mon 21st to Fri 25th October 10.00am - 3.00pm £2.00 per day Email: amy.hallsworth@scll.co.uk WORSLEY WOODS DEN BUILDING Worsley Woods Join in with some Half Term fun!

Meet by the Beesley Green entrance off Greenleach Lane. Note: the den building location is a 15min walk from here. Booking not required unless in a large group.

Sat 26th October 12.30 - 2.00pm FREE Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk

HALLOWEEN DROP IN Parr Fold Park Join us for an evening of ghastly fun! After trick or treating pop in and see the Pavilion transformed into a House of Oddities. Expect ghastly surprises, wizardry and plenty of photo opportunities for the family! Watch local mind reader and magician Dean Williamson.

Snacks & hot food available to buy.

Thu 31st October 5.00 - 7.00pm FREE entry Facebook: friendsofparrfoldpark ARTS ACADEMY Salford Museum & Art Gallery Our monthly workshops and classes look to help you learn new skills to further develop your creative skills.

Whether it’s learning to translate your paper drawings to digital, or creating your own recordings, these monthly workshops look at great ways to take your work to the next level. Suitable for ages 12+.

An Introduction to Film Making Sun 27th October, 12-2pm, £5 How to use a Sewing Machine Sun 24th November, 12-2pm, £8 www.salfordmuseum.com

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES RHS GARDEN BRIDGEWATER TOURS RHS Bridgewater Gardens Visit Europe’s largest gardening project and see how this historic site is gradually being transformed into one of the greatest gardens of our time. Allow 2.5 hours on site. A reasonable level of fitness required.

Mon to Fri until 29th November £5.00 (booking essential) www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater DIGITAL YOU Swinton Library Getting the most out of computers and the internet doesn’t have to be scary. Build your confidence with computers, drop in on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.

Suitable for total beginners too.

Thursdays (2nd & 4th of each month) 10.00am - 12.00pm Tel: 0161 793 2500

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ECCLES & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY Alexandra House, Peel Green Monthly talks relating to local and national history. Excursions and guided walks are also arranged.

Held second Wednesday of each month. Non-members welcome.

Peterloo - Dr Robert Poole Wed 9th October, 7.30pm Manchester Ship Canal Wed 13th November, 7.30pm Visit to Eccles Parish Church Wed 11th December, 7.30pm Annual membership £18.00 Visitor’s fee £3.00 per meeting www.edhs.btck.co.uk ECHO CAFE Eccles Town Hall, Church Street Join us for a snack and a hot drink.

Exhibition by Monton Art Group.

Sat 12th October, 10am-2pm FREE entry www.ecclestownhall.org FANTASTIC FUNGI WALK Peel Park, M5 4PD Join fungi expert and naturalist, Dave Winnard for an informative walk. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Bring a bottle of water.

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THE LOWRY MAKERS MARKET The Lowry Outlet Bringing together the finest and often award-winning food, drink, art and craft producers in the area.

Sat 26th to Sun 27th October Sat 23rd to Sun 24th November Sat 10am-7pm | Sun 11am-5pm www.lowryoutlet.co.uk/events MUSIC EVENTS AT ECHO Eccles Town Hall, Church Street Enjoy Live music and dancing at one of our forthcoming events. Visit our website for full details. Some events are FREE, others priced £7-10.

Fridays/Saturdays (Nov & Dec) 7.30pm FREE to £10.00 www.ecclestownhall.org WORSLEY WOODS CONSERVATION Worsley Woods Help the ranger with practical conservation tasks in the woods.

Meet by Sefton Drive Play Area M28 2NQ. Park off Worsley Road or walk.

Sat 2nd November, 10am-12.30pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 4219 THREE SISTERS CONSERVATION Rutland Road, Ellesmere Park Help the ranger with practical conservation tasks in the park.

Wed 6th November, 12.30-2.30pm FREE (booking essential) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk

WORSLEY WOODS AUTUMN WALK Beesley Green Community Centre Join the ranger for a walk through the woods. Walk may involve steps and uneven ground. Wear suitable outdoor footwear & clothing.

Sun 10th November 12.00 - 2.00pm £1.00pp (booking essential) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk WILFRED OWEN AND WINIFRED LETTS: WW1 REMEMBRANCE TALK Ordsall Hall Come and join us on Remembrance Sunday for a comparative talk from our resident Librarian Cynthia Greenwood to find out more about the Great War Poets Wilfred Owen and his lesser known female counter part, Winifred M Letts.

Sun 10th November, 2-4pm £5.00 (booking essential) Tel: 0161 872 0251 THE RUMANTICS Monton Bowling and Social Club Join us for a great night of music!

Watch up and coming local band ‘The Rumantics’ performing. Tickets available at the club any evening.

Sat 30th November, 8pm £3.00pp (booking essential) Dave: 07504 299587 Details are correct at the time of publishing. However, it is advisable to check event dates and times with the venue in case of changes.

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Ice Village Manchester returns to Cathedral Gardens for a second year in a row, providing a very special selection of Winter-themed activities and treats for all the family, just in time for Christmas!

With a brand new Ice Rink, a visit to Santa in his Grotto and of course, taking a trip inside the fantastic Ice Cavern, filled with a collection of beautiful hand-carved mythical ice sculptures, and a trip to the Ice Tiki Bar, there is so much to fill your Christmas Spirit!

The Ice Village opens 8th November 2019 to 5th January 2020, so be sure to reserve some time in your calendar for this Festive treat!

To celebrate our second year, we want to give you the chance to win a family ticket to the Ice Cavern in Manchester and Ice Skating Rink!

Answer this question for your chance to win: Which is heavier - a bucket of ICE or a bucket of WATER? Email your ANSWER with your NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NO to: competitions@onourdoorstep.co.uk (subject: ‘Ice Village’) DEADLINE: FRIDAY 8TH NOVEMBER

LOCAL MUSIC TEACHER LAUNCHES CHRISTMAS CD David Jepson is a professional musician and composer.

He started his career as Head of Music at Eccles Grammar School, and subsequently transferred to Eccles College.

Aged 50, he took early retirement, since then he has had many pieces published, widely performed and broadcast.

There is shortly to be made a CD of a selection of David’s sacred compositions under the title ‘Musica Sancta’. Half of the twenty pieces are Christmas carols. It should be available from mid-late November in Forsyth’s, Deansgate, amongst other retailers. The performance is by the celebrated Kantos Chamber Choir under their director, Ellie Slorach.

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3 Course Meal & Welcome Drink Live Entertainment by Nolan Band & frontman Shane Nolan DJ Dave Bowen Tickets: £40pp £10pp deposit, balance by end of January 2020

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