On Our Doorstep OctNov23

WORSLEY • ROE GREEN • BOOTHSTOWN • WALKDEN SOUTH • ELLENBROOK • MOSLEY COMMON ASTLEY • SWINTON SOUTH • MONTON • ELLESMERE PARK • CLAREMONT

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Editor’s Note...

Who doesn’t love the technicolour months of October and November? With the reds, yellows and oranges of the falling leaves, it ’s a beautifully photogenic time of year.

It ’s the per fect time to wrap up and enjoy walks in the woods or local countr y parks, stopping for a hot chocolate or warm apple cider along the way! There are any FREE organised walks if you’d like to in a group and meet new people.

These months are laden with fun with Halloween, Bonfire N ight and an array of festive events tak ing place. Christmas markets will be star ting soon too!

If you love rum, do not miss The Salford Rum competition! The prize includes four different bottles of rum, Salford Rum tumblers and a rum tasting experience at their Dir ty Old Town Distiller y.

Enjoy this new issue and these fabulous months of autumn!

WOOD STREET MISSION is a children’s charity based just o Deansgate in Manchester City Centre. Established in 1869, we support families from Manchester and Salford who are struggling to make ends meet.

At Christmas we provide new toys and gifts for children aged 0-14 years old, to make sure they have something special to open on Christmas Day. Our Christmas Appeal will launch in October, and we will be accepting Christmas donations from then until 8th December. Donations of toys, gadgets, craft sets, stationery, hats/gloves, pyjamas, books, chocolate, wrapping paper and Sellotape would be much appreciated. If you’re able to donate, please try to get yours to us as early as you can, to enable us to help as many families as possible.

In 2022, thanks to your generosity, we distributed Christmas presents to over 3,000 children. Local families especially need our support during the

festive period. They will be invited to visit our Christmas shop at Wood Street to choose new gifts for their children to open on Christmas morning, plus extra goodies such as selection boxes and stocking llers.

We wouldn’t be able to help over the festive period without the generosity of supporters like you. Your support will help struggling families after a hard year and help local children have a special Christmas.

Donations can be dropped o at Wood Street (26 Wood Street, Manchester M3 3EF) Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm or can be delivered via direct delivery from retailers.

If you are struggling and need support with gifts at Christmas – please visit our website for more details: w ww.woodstreetmission.org.uk

Kip Mcgrath Walkden: Professional Tuition in Maths & English

Kip McGrath Walkden o ers after school professional tuition in Maths and English for children aged 5-16 years. Our quali ed and experienced teachers teach in all areas of Maths and English as well as SATs, 11+ Entrance exams, Independent School exams and GCSE Maths, Science and English exam revision and practice. We also work closely with local primary and secondary schools daytime o ering school intervention programmes.

My name is Samantha and I have been running the centre based in Walkden for 19 years. I have a growing team of 15 quali ed teachers that work with our students to help them ful l their potential. Together we have decades of teaching experience to help

children to improve and to close any gaps in their learning.

We o er a FREE educational assessment which will tell our teachers exactly what level your child is working at and whether there are any gaps that need addressing.

If you would like to book a FREE assessment please call the centre on 0161 790 2100

Please visit our Facebook page to see how many happy students we have week in week out making progress!

kipmcgrathwalkden

2a Memorial Road, Walkden, M28 3AQ

www.kipmcgrath.co.uk/walkden

Have A Heart And Rescue Kitties

Rescue Kitties, working across Greater Manchester, with its central hub in Denton, is a feral, stray and at-risk cat charity.

Our work is twofold; we run a traditional rescue programme and a successful trap, neuter, return (TNR) programme.

Rescue Service: We takes in cats that are in dire need of support. They arrive with us for triage and urgent veterinary attention where needed, before going to one of our many foster placements where volunteers open their homes and hearts to them. Cats are nursed back to health; it can take weeks or even months for some cats to regain their trust in humans. Once our incredible veterinary partners have given us the go ahead, the search is on for a new forever home – a place for them to call their own.

TNR Programme: We support established colonies by trapping, neutering, chipping and returning any new arrivals. Unwell cats enter our rescue and go through the foster system. Cats that can’t return to

their colonies and can’t settle in homes live out their lives as farm cats across the country – o ering their feline labour in exchange for food and shelter.

Want to adopt from us? Find available cats on our Facebook group: Rescue Kitties Adoption Page (Registered Charity 1196284).

Looking to volunteer? There are many voluntary positions depending on your availability, from fostering cats to transporting cats and kittens to the vet or to their foster placements.

We welcome donations, monetary and in-kind, and support with fundraising and raising awareness. All our funds go to supporting the cats directly with food, litter, medication and our veterinary bills.

Please contact us: 07521 719454

www.rescuekitties.co.uk

Award-winning charity

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS THERAPY CENTRE (NW) IS COMING TO SALFORD IN OCTOBER 2023!

The MS Therapy Centre has been based in Tra ord Park for over 20 years, but high demand has driven the need to move to a new, larger premises on Eliza Ann Street, Patricroft.

We o er High Dose Oxygen Therapy, Physiotherapy, Counselling, Electromagnetic Bed Therapy, Re exology and massage, as well as accessible classes such as Tai Chi and Yoga, and a power-assisted tness centre. All of our services and therapies are adapted for those with all levels of mobility and tness, including wheelchair users.

Our professionally-administered therapies are designed to manage the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis and other long-term neurological

conditions, and improve the quality of life for those with these conditions.

Our Centre also o ers a ‘Drop In’ advice hub, where you can pop in for a co ee or tea whilst you wait for your treatments. If you are newly diagnosed or struggling with your symptoms, our friendly, empathetic sta and volunteers are on hand at the drop-in to provide advice on how our therapies can help.

Our Centre is primarily run by volunteers, most of whom have MS themselves or care for someone who does. Their e orts were recently recognised with a prestigious Royal Award for Voluntary Service.

If you are interested in nding out more about our services, or would like to volunteer, we'd love to hear from you! Please contact our Centre Manager Alison at:

Email: info@mstherapynw.org

Tel: 0161 872 9444

Visit: www.mstherapynw.org

After relaunching the MVCA in Summer 2022, the pledge for new Monton Christmas lights has been a key focus for the association. After months of planning and work the new lights will nally be revealed as part of this year's Jingle Mingle event.

Jingle Mingle launched in 2022; this year's event sees it grow in scale and builds on the success of the relaunched Summer Festival. Centred around Monton Green and the Unitarian Church, as we come together with the church to celebrate the power of local collaboration.

What to expect this year? There will be much more festive fun, food and drink, family entertainment, plus a mulled wine stall for those that fancy a tipple! Christmas Market stalls will be available

for local retailers, so you can shop small, local businesses and artisans.

Get ready to be amazed by Monton's own festive reindeer. Book tickets in advance for your little ones to have their picture taken with the one and only Santa Claus himself! There will be festive crafts and much more!

The big moment will be the o cial switch on of Monton's new Christmas lights. The MVCA has worked tirelessly with the community to create a truly magical ambiance that will make Monton shine brighter than ever before.

Join the association on Saturday 25th November, 1-6pm on Monton Green and the Unitarian Church to kick o Christmas in Monton!

The Monton “Jingle Mingle Christmas” is back, and it's going to be bigger and better than ever before!

With UK residents spending over £40 billion a year on travel, the nation are focused more than ever on getting away with their loved ones and exploring the rest of the world. A staggering 25 million passengers have own out of Manchester in the last 12 months! Here’s my ‘What’s Hot’ for travel in 2024.

SHORT CITY BREAKS

With over 50 cities available to y to direct from Manchester, there has never been a better time for that impromptu weekend away. Short ight times, minimal baggage costs and only a few days annual leave make a short city break the ideal choice to break up the daily grind.

My current recommendations include Madrid, Bologna, Malaga, and Porto for that cultural x.

GROUP TRAVEL

Whether it’s celebrating a milestone birthday with old friends, or that extended family holiday that’s only spoken about at Christmas, there is so much to choose from, the options are endless. An all-inclusiveresort, the luxury option of a sea view suite, with multiple dining options and a wide range of entertainment and activities, or that exclusive private villa to enjoy pool parties and barbeques with all the family. What are you waiting for, get planning!

DESTINATION WEDDINGS

The sound of the waves lapping on the beach, the feeling of the sand between your toes and the perfect sunset - just a few reasons more couples are choosing to celebrate their nuptials abroad, combined with a relaxing honeymoon.

With many resorts o ering great deals for wedding parties, you’re guaranteed to nd the perfect destination for that memorable day.

for Travel in 2024

by Nicola Flaig - Not Just Travel

SPORT AND WELLBEING

We’ve never been so focused on looking after the mind, body, and soul; and we are seeing this trend extend to our travel choices.

Whether it’s a mindful yoga retreat, a week of gol ng or an adrenalin lled adventure trip - we’ve got the holiday for you, with hundreds of resorts across the world to choose from.

BUCKETLIST TRIPS

Everyone has got that ‘bucketlist’ experience that they will ‘book one day’. Today is the day!! If your dream is to y over the Grand Canyon, experience the northern lights or spotting the ‘big 5’ on safari, we can help.

Most experiences can be booked up to 18 months before travel with monthly direct debit options available to help spread the costs.

For more inspiration and special o ers follow Chameleon Experiences:

Fa Chameleon Experiences at Not Just Travel chameleon_experiences

If you would like to discuss any of your upcoming travel plans with Nicola, get in touch to find that perfect getaway.

Stories behind the Headstones at St. Mark's Church:

Arthur Ratcliffe (1895-1918)

In the churchyard at St. Mark’s, Worsley, there are twenty-nine headstones maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. They commemorate those servicemen who died in the two World Wars. The majority are of the standard and familiar design, made from either Portland stone, or Botticino marble. A few names are incorporated into family graves. Other servicemen are simply remembered on family headstones, since their bodies were never recovered, or recorded at one of the memorials on the continent.

However, on Friday 21 July 2023, a 30th stone was erected to the south east of the church. This is to commemorate Arthur Ratcli e, whose body was interred here on 15th April 1918. For no known reason, this has never been recognised - until now. The stone stands on plot W2192, the family grave.

Arthur was born in 1895, in Boothstown, the son of Albert and Mary, and was baptised at St. Mark’s in 1896. Arthur Ratcli e enlisted in to the Grenadier Guards on 15 January 1915 at Atherton, Manchester. His address at the time was 52 Vicars Hall Lane, Boothstown, Manchester, and his age was given as 19 years and 53 days and his trade was Collier. His next of kin was his mother Mary, and he was 5’ 10 ¾” tall. He joined Caterham Guards Depot on 19th January 1915 and, after training, would have joined the 5th Reserve Battalion at Chelsea Barracks before being posted to the 4th Bn. and deployed to France on 6th November 1915.

Throughout 1916, he spent two separate occasions in hospital back in the UK, the latter for a case of trench foot, which required treatment lasting 3 months. Back in France, he was wounded in action at Langemark on 9 October 1917.

Medical Report on an Invalid Army Form B179. Statement of Case Date of Origin of Disability. 9.10.1917. Place of Origin of Disability. Langemark Essential Facts of the Disability.

He says after 22 months service he was blown up by a shell while advancing to attack. He then ran after his Battalion which had advanced and got wounded to his left knee. He was then sent (1) To the base hospital at Caumières where he was kept 4 days. (2) Then he had 3 weeks in a convalescent camp No 5 at Cayeaux. (3) Then 4 weeks in convalescent cap in Havre. (4) Then was kept at the base at Le Havre for 2 months.

Then, on 28 January 1918, he was sent to England as P.U. (Permanently Un t). During all this time, he su ered from breathlessness on exertion, having also been gassed in con ict. Arthur served 3 years and 80 days. For his war service, he was awarded the 1914/15 star, and the British War & Victory Medal. He was also awarded Silver War Badge number 3451713 having been discharged due to wounds. A full military funeral took place at the church on 15 April 1918.

Written by Paul Speakman

WHAT BESPOKE FURNITURE CAN DO FOR YOU...

by Hafferty Joinery

Ha erty Joinery take pride in the design and installation of luxury bespoke tted furniture that will give you a lifetime of enjoyment with an elegant touch. We will listen to your ideas and needs, then working with our design processes we will create 3D visuals of the space and furniture so you can really see how things will look!

What can bespoke furniture do for you?

Bespoke tted furniture is a perfect way to transform your existing living space or even elevate a new build property into a more tailored environment to re ect your speci c requirements, with a practical approach.

Designs can be tailored to suit your practical needs, whether that be for tted wardrobes, a home o ce, a media unit, or any other form of bespoke cabinetry.

It’s also a great way to make a style impression and put a real individual stamp on your home. Designs can be as simple or elaborate as your budget, taste and vision will allow.

Bespoke Storage solutions have to be designed with practicality in mind, making sure you utilise your home space to its maximum potential is key, even for those awkward shaped spaces such as alcoves, understairs units or loft spaces.

Bespoke Furniture can also add value to your property. We can provide functional, beautiful and a ordable furniture that you will treasure for years to come… and furniture as individual as you are.

All our quality, made-to-measure bespoke furniture solutions are available in a wide range of woods and nishes. Why not come in and see our sample room?

Examples of the work we do include:

Alcove Units Understairs Conversions

Fitted Home O ces Staircases & Landings

Wardrobes & Dressing Rooms Media Cabinets

Luxury Home Bars Luxury Boot Rooms

Take a look at our social media for more examples of our work and what we could do for you.

@ha erty_joinery Ha erty Joinery

Tel: 07521 075952

Email: rha ertyjoinery@gmail.com

A growth in entrepreneurial spirit has seen the businesses in Monton and the surrounding areas surge in recent years. Thus, business networking in local communities has taken centre stage in nurturing mutual growth and building strong commercial relations.

Meeting Like-minded Business Owners: Networking o ers the chance to connect with those who share similar business goals and challenges. Monton, with its diverse businesses brings an amazing opportunity to collaborate, learn and grow.

Navigating Challenges: Business challenges in a dynamic environment like Salford, can be daunting. Engaging with peers who have faced similar issues provides fresh perspectives, solutions, and the assurance that you are not alone.

Business Networking in Local Communities

by Monton Business Group

Written by Ian James, Managing Director of Conspicuous Marketing & Co-Founder of Monton Business Group

Building your Brand Image:

Within a networking group, where everyone is vying for attention and connections, your personal brand becomes your north star. It guides your conversations, stories sharedand the impressions you leave behind.

The Community:

Local venues can embrace the power of collective growth as businesses are not only securing their own futures but also cementing the community and reputation as a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.

If you would like to meet like-minded business owners and drive your business with local support,join Monton Business Group at our next meeting on Friday 27th October. To express your interest

Tel: Ian (07971 883 093) or Rina (07515 403 811)

Visit: www.montonbusinessgroup.com

TOPSY TURVY PLOTTING

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

Just as we all expected, 2023 has been ‘topsy-turvey’ and the Plotters have been busy right up to harvest. We can’t complain about volume but the shield beetles (‘stink-bugs’ according to our American buddies) have bred in profusion and decimated several crops. We were told they were environmentally harmless - someone should have told our beans! The cauli owers bolted and slugs didn’t help; we seem to have developed a strain of giants with even more voracious appetites than usual. It must be the warm and wet conditions encouraging them. When we planted our g tree it was a bit of a hopeful challenge, but the result this year has been spectacular and the fruits are delicious.

One of our elderly plotholders, who’s 86, turned up for tea and biscuits one afternoon and astounded us all by pulling the biggest yellow Dahlia we had ever seen out of his shopping bag, saying “I didn’t bring the white one, it wasn’t quite as nice!”

A neighbour suggested we plant some self-blanching celery. We thought that might be a good idea as our rst attempt at celery resulted in us having to take a hacksaw to the plastic tubes we were told would be ideal to grow them in - not a happy exercise. The new crop is free-standing and hasn’t given us any similar issues.

Some crops are grown in wooden raised beds and the timber gradually rots and then needs to be replaced. A donation of old sca olding planks presented the ideal opportunity for our neighbours and they enlisted their grandson to cut the planks to size. It gave an ideal photo opportunity for a shot

across the newly cleared, overgrown community garden, which is to be regenerated.

W INTER PREPARATIONS

As we take our nal tomatoes from our vines in the polytunnel and lift the last of our beetroot, we prepare our tunnel beds for their winter crops. This year we are planting multi-coloured beetroot, radish and lettuce. Our sweet peppers are nishing o on high racks in the polytunnel where they can mature. All will be fed as usual through the season with liquid seaweed and comfrey tea.

Our willow hedge has been trimmed to help keep winds o the outside beds - the cabbage, sprouts and celery all seem to appreciate this protection along with stout stakes where needed.

The secateurs and loppers have been sharpened and oiled in readiness for the odd time the sun may shine and a bit of trimming outside is needed.

As the nights get darker we will switch on our solar lights in the polytunnel and eece-up any crops that may get frostbitten in a cold snap; dark and cold are problems so we avoid both! The winter is when our portable radio is most in use; we keep spare batteries in case our tea breaks are extended and a bit of levity is appreciated as we plot, avoiding the football matches.

All tools and equipment have been cleaned and checked they are in good working order, with spades, forks and hoes standing to attention ready for action!

Some people consider giving their property to a child or relative, so that it won’t be counted in the means test used to assess if you must pay for care.

However, this may count as deliberate deprivation of assets, meaning you’d still have to pay the same level of care fees as if you still owned your home. It’s important to nd out more about how deprivation of assets would apply to you if this is something you are thinking about.

Timing

Timing is important. The council will look at when you reduced your assets and see if, at the time, you could reasonably expect that you would need care and support. The local authority must decide based on all the case facts and clear reasons, which could be challenged.

If you were t and healthy, and could not have imagined needing care and support at the time, then it may not count as deprivation of assets.

What counts as deprivation of assets?

This applies when you intentionally reduce your assets, such as money, property or income, so these won’t be included when the council calculates how much you need to pay towards the care you receive. When your council is deciding whether there has been a deliberate deprivation of assets, they will consider two things:

1. You must have known at the time you transferred your property or money that you needed or may need care and support.

2. Avoiding paying for care must have been a signi cant reason for giving away your home or reducing your savings.

Transfer of Assets

Legal advice brought to you by Widdows Pilling LLP

Di erent methods of reducing your money or property could count too, including:

Giving away a lump sum of money.

Transferring your property to someone else.

Suddenly spending in a way which is unusual.

Gambling the money away.

Using savings to buy possessions, like jewellery or a car, which would be excluded from the means test.

If they think that you have deliberately reduced your assets to avoid care fees, they may still include the value of the assets you no longer have when they perform the means test.

Giving away a home before you die

There’s normally no Inheritance Tax to pay if you move out and live for another 7 years.

If you want to continue living in your property after giving it away, you’ll need to:

Pay rent to the new owner at the market rate.

Pay your share of the bills.

Live there for at least 7 years.

You do not have to pay rent to the new owners if both the following apply:

You only give away part of your property

The new owners also live at the property

If you die within 7 years of giving away all or part of your property, your home will be treated as a gift and the 7 year rule applies.

For more information, please contact us at Widows Pilling: LLP 0161 790 1825 Widdows

WHAT’S ON October & November

COMMUNITY EVENTS

LEARN TO PLAY MAHJONG

Swinton Gateway

Learn to play the fun Chinese game of Mahjong. A free 2hr weekly group. All levels welcome! Don' t miss out on this chance to learn a new game, socialise with fellow community members and keep your brain active!

Mondays 11.00am - 1.00pm

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

GAMES AND FRIENDSHIP

Afternoon of activities including board games and light refreshment Games including Scrabble, dominoes, draughts, chess and more. Ongoing. Eccles Gateway, Children’s Library Tuesdays, 11.30-12.30pm

Walkden Gateway

Thursdays, 2-4pm

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

BREW AND A CHAT

Come along and share a hot drink and socialise. Find out about free activities and groups in your area. Elmwood Church, M6 8AG

Fridays, 10am-11.30am

Parr Fold Park

Thursdays, 3-4pm Fridays, 11am-12pm

FREE (drop-in)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

DANCING WITH DEMENTIA

Grand Palais, Swinton

Monthly social for people living with dementia, their family, friends and carers Professional musicians, sing along to old songs and enjoy a dance, chatting and making new friends. Hot drink included. Bar is also open for drinks

2nd Monday of each month

1.00 - 3.00pm

FREE entry (donations welcome)

Lesley: 07442 167208

JUST FOR FUN

Roe Green Methodist Church

An intergenerational group run by Home Instead Salford Spend time in a cosy, fun environment where people from all generations can connect. Fun activities for people of all ages, from toddlers to pensioners

2nd & last Thursday of each month

1.00 - 3.00pm

FREE

Tel: 0161 870 3861

E: salford worsley@homeinstead co uk

BOOTHSTOWN REPAIR CAFE

Boothstown Village Hall

Community project run by volunteers to help people to repair and avoid landfill We work on ever yday items: electrical and mechanical devices, computers, bic ycles, clothing, toys and more. Sit with us, watch and learn while we repair your items

Sat 7th October, 9.30-11.30am

Sat 4th November, 9.30-11.30am

FREE entry (donations for par ts)

Facebook: BoothstownRepairCafe

CHESS IN THE PARK Lightoaks

Park

Come along on the 1st Sunday of each month for a game of chess Play yourselves or have lessons. Ver y informal no need to book .

Sun 5th November, 12-1pm

Sun 3rd December, 12-1pm

FREE

Facebook: lightoakspark

WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD

Worsley Cour t House

Join us for a talk by Jean Finney : “ Witches & Witchcraf t ” . Visitors welcome. Refreshments included.

Mon 6th November

7.30pm

£2.50

Anne Adams: 0161 728 6783

ECCLES DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY

Alexandra House, Eccles, M30 7HB

Join us for a talk by Oliver Cook: “Investigating the moated site of Bar ton Old Hall”. Visitors welcome.

Wed 8th November, 7.30pm

Membership £22.00, Visitors £4.00 www edhs chessck co uk

ST MARK’S CHRISTMAS FAIR

St Mark’s Church, Worsley

MAINTENANCE IN THE PARK Lightoaks

Park

Join Friends of Lightoaks Park and help to maintain the park. No skills or tools required All ages welcome Meet at Tea’osk Refreshments after Foodbank collection on 2nd Sunday of each month also, 10am-4pm.

Sun 8th & 22nd October

Sun 12th & 26th November

11.00am - 1.00pm

FREE

Facebook: lightoakspark

ECCLES DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY

Alexandra House, Eccles, M30 7HB

Join us for a talk “Hobson’s Choice” by Diane Duffy. Non-members welcome.

Wed 11th October, 7.30pm

Membership £22.00, Visitors £4.00 www edhs chessck co uk

Come along to our craft fair where you will be able to buy a range of lovely Christmas gifts and peruse our many stalls. Treat yourself to a warming hot chocolate and slice of cake! Stalls available - to book, email us: enquiries stmarkschurchworsley @outlook com

Sat 18th November

10.00am - 2.00pm

£1.00 entry

Facebook: stmarksworsley

ST PAUL’S AUTUMN FAIR

St Paul's Church, Monton

Come and browse an array of stalls and have a go at our tombola. Cafe will be open for bacon butties and more Fun for all the family

Sat 18th November

11.00am - 2.00pm

FREE entry

Facebook: stpaulsmonton

HEALTH & FITNESS

SALFORD WELLBEING WALKS

Various locations

FREE walks to improve your physical activity, health and wellbeing.

Roe Green ( Wooded Triangle)

Mondays, 10-11am

Boothstown Community Centre

Mondays, 1.30-2.30pm

Monton Green

Tuesdays, 10-11am

RHS Bridgewater

Tuesdays, 10.30am-11.30am

Kersal Wetlands

Wednesdays, 1-2pm

Blackleach Country Park

Thursdays, 10-11am

Clifton Country Park

Thursdays, 10.15-11.15am

Worsley Green

Fridays, 10-11am

Monton Green

Sundays, 10-11am

FREE

Jo Bennett : 0161 778 0559

Email: jo bennett@scll co uk

NHS HEALTH CHECKS

FREE health assessment for Salford

residents aged 40 to 74 Measuring blood pressure, cholesterol and BMI

Swinton Gateway

Mondays, 1.30-3.30pm

Heights Library

Tuesdays, 2-4pm

Walkden Gateway

Wednesdays, 1-6pm

Eccles Gateway

Thursdays, 9am-1pm

Worsley Leisure Centre

Thursdays, 9.30-11.30am

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

GET ON YOUR BIKE!

Cycling sessions ideal for beginners and those returning to c ycling. Bikes and helmets available.

Blackleach Country Park

Mondays, 10am-12pm

Cleavley ’s Track, Eccles

Fridays, 10am-12pm

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

IRWELL VALLEY WALKS

Clifton Country Park

Join us for these more challenging walks to Hurst Wood, Ringley Woods, Queensmere Dam, Radcliffe & more Must be fit enough to walk 5 miles. Walks 2 to 2hrs 30mins. Bring water and a snack. Meet at Visitor Centre.

Tuesdays, 10am star t

FREE (booking required)

Email: rangers@salford gov uk

BE WELL WEEKLY WALKS

St. John's Church, Mosley Common

Get active, meet new people & enjoy the great outdoors. Wear suitable footwear and bring some water.

Thursdays, 10.30-11.30am

FREE

Tracy Morris: 07943 840259

Facebook: GetActiveOutdoors

KURLING

Elmwood Church, M6 8AG

Enjoy a session of Kurling Have a brew and a chat and join in with other social activities.

Fridays, 10-11.30am

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

ANYONE FOR TENNIS

Winton Bowling & Tennis Club

Have a go at tennis in a relaxed and friendly environment Beginners welcome. Wear comfor table clothes and bring a drink. Ongoing.

Fridays, 1-3pm

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

OUTDOOR GYM

Victoria Park, Swinton

Take par t in some gentle exercise whilst socialising with others Learn how to use the equipment and improve your health and wellbeing.

Saturdays, 2.30-4pm

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

SLEEP SUPPORT

Salford Health Improvement

Struggling to get a good nights sleep? Join our 4 week sleep suppor t ser vice for tips and advice on how to get a better night ’s sleep.

Support provided over phone

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

NEW! YOGA CLASSES

Yin Yoga & Nidra

Boothstown Community Centre

A restorative yoga practice with meditation to aid relaxtion, healing and balance of body and mind

Thursdays, 6.30pm (90mins)

Astanga Yoga

The Studio, Monton

Dynamic & vigorous yoga practice to cultivate inner core strength

Mondays, 6.15pm (90mins)

£12 per class drop in £40.00 block of 4 (6 week validity)

For more details contact Sandra: E: Kaivalya Yoga@btinternet com www.kaivalya-yoga.uk

SWINTON HERITAGE TRAIL

Swinton Gateway

Join our one - off Wellbeing Walkpar t of the Salford Walking Festival. A gentle walk around the Heritage Trail of Swinton Arrive 10 mins prior Wear flat grippy shoes/trainers and suitable clothes for the weather. Bring a drink of water.

Wed 18th October, 1.30-2.30pm

FREE (no booking required)

Email: jo bennett@scll co uk

FUNGAL FORAYS

Clifton Country Park

A walk with exper t Dave Winnard, looking for the amazing shapes and colours of fungi in the woodlands

Wed 25th October

10.00am and 1.00pm

FREE (booking required)

10am walk: ffccpam eventbrite co uk

1pm walk: ffccppm eventbrite co uk

KERSAL WETLANDS WALK

Kersal Wetlands

Join us for a walk with naturalist Dave Winnard Meet at the end of South Radford Street.

Sat 25th November

10.00am - 12.00pm

FREE (booking required)

Email: rangers@salford gov uk

KIDS ACTIVITIES

STORY TIME

Salford Libraries

For parents/carers - bring your baby or toddler (0-4yrs) to a stor ytime session. Term time only. Drop in.

Winton Library

Mondays, 10.30-11.30am

Tel: 0161 921 2180

Boothstown Library

Tuesdays, 10-11am

Tel: 0161 799 6549

Walkden Library

Tuesdays

9.30-10.30am | 10.45-11.45am

Tel: 0161 607 6639

Eccles Library

Thursdays, 10.30-11.30am

Tel: 0161 607 8237

Height Library

Thursdays, 10.30-11.30am

Tel: 0161 921 2240

Worsley Village Library

Thursdays, 2-3pm

Tel: 0161 794 8750

Swinton Library

Fridays

9.45-10.45am | 11am-12pm

Tel: 0161 793 3736

FREE (booking not required)

Facebook: SalfordLibraries

STAY & PLAY

Little Hulton Library

These sessions are a great way to make new friends while your children play with a selection of toys. Drop in. For under 5s.

Mondays, 9.30-10.30am

Thursdays, 1.30-2.30pm

FREE (no booking required)

Tel: 0161 921 2397

Email: littlehulton.librar y@scll.co.uk

LET 'S EXPLORE BOOKMARK TRAIL

Ordsall

Hall

Need some help exploring Ordsall Hall? Tr y our Bookmark Trail. It takes you to six points of interest within the Hall, great for rainy days! You’ll also get a sticker of Ziggy

Monday to Thursday, 10am-4pm

Sunday, 11.30am-4pm

£1.00 per child (booking required)

www.ordsallhall.com

Tel: 0161 872 0251

LET ’S EXPLORE DISCOVERY TRAIL

Salford Museum & Ar t Gallery

Explore the museum with our discover y trail which guides you to Lark Hill Place, the Victorian Galler y, our beautiful Victorian Doll’s House and the Pilk ington’s exhibition.

Great for rainy days!

Tue to Fri, 9.30am-4pm

Sat & Sun, 11.30am-4pm

£2.00 per child (booking required) www.salfordmuseum.com

DODGEBALL SESSIONS

The Den, Walkden Town Centre

Enjoy fast paced fun at our dodgeball session at The Den! Ongoing activity.

Tuesdays

6-8 years: 4-4.45pm

9-11 years: 5-6pm

FREE (booking essential)

Email: chloe.pearson@scll.co.uk www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk

BUGGY WALKS

Lightoaks Park

Join fellow mums for a social walk with your child. A leisurely buggy walk around local greenspace. Wear suitable shoes. Ongoing. Meet at the Tea’osk cafe

Wednesdays, 9.30-11am

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

LIT TLE CREATIVES

The Lowry

Join this free fun filled little creatives session for individuals and families. There will be stor ytelling, music, ar ts and all- out fun. A new ac tivit y to explore each week An engaging and vibrant session for under 5s All attendees (child &adult) must book a ticket. Term time only.

Wednesdays

10.00 -10.45am | 11.00 -11.45am

FREE (booking essential)

www.thelowr y.com

TINY TOTS RAMBLE

Clifton Country Park

A slow ramble around the park for parents and carers with their young children, playing on the fair y tale trail, splashing in puddles. Runs ever y Friday throughout the year.

Fridays, 10.30am (meet at 10 15am)

FREE (no booking required)

Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk

BABIES PLAY TIME

The Lowry

Fun-filled 45-minute babies playtime session for individuals and families. Lots of singing and all- out fun A great chance to meet other parents and socialise babies. Term time only.

Fridays

10-10.45am | 11-11.45am

FREE (booking essential)

www thelowr y com

YOUTH CLUB

The Den, Walkden Town Centre

Join in a range of fun ac tivities incl football, cricket, dodgeball, table tennis, air hockey, table football, pool, console games, ar ts &craf ts.

Fridays

8-11 years: 5-6.30pm

12-19 years: 6.45-8.15pm

50p (booking essential)

www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk

CRAFT Y FAMILIES

The Lowry

Join our ar tist in The Lookout for a different creative activity each week. Fun filled 45-minute sessions with lots of ar ts and crafts. A great chance to meet other parents and children Book tickets for each adult and child attending. Under 11’s. Term time only.

Saturdays, 10.00am & 11.00am

FREE (booking required)

www.thelowr y.com

SALFORD JUNIOR PARKRUN

Buile Hill Park

Free weekly timed 2k parkrun for 4-14 year olds Open to all, join in whatever your pace! Register before event, bring a printed barcode

Sundays, 9.00am

FREE

www.parkrun.org.uk/salford-juniors

GALLERY BABIES

Salford Museum & Ar t Gallery

Come to our gentle sensor y sessions for pre -walk ing babies and their carers. Explore the activities together in the relaxed atmosphere of our galleries and spend as much time as you like as you discover and play!

Treat yourself to cake in our café whilst here too! Drop-in sessions.

Fri 20th October, 10.30-12pm

Fri 24th November, 10.30-12pm

FREE (no booking required)

www.salfordmuseum.com

SPOOKTACULAR HALF TERM FUN

RHS Garden Bridgewater

Enjoy an array of spine tingling spooky activities. From atmospheric garden trails and pumpkin painting to stor ytelling, and even encounters with beasts, the Spooktacular half term event promises a hauntingly fun experience for all the family.

Sat 21st to Sun 29th October

10.00am - 6.00pm

Normal admission applies www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater

HALLOWEEN TRAIL

Dukes Drive Car Park

A self- guided trail to lead you through the haunted park

Wed 25th October

1.00 - 3.00pm

FREE

Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk

HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN CARVING

Buile Hill Park

Join us for some Halloween fun and pumpk in car ving.

Wed 25th October

2.00 - 3.30pm

FREE

FB: FriendsO fBuileHillParkFOBHP

HALLOWEEN TRAIL

Clifton Country Park

A self-guided trail to lead you through the haunted park

Fri 27th October

10.00am - 12.00pm

FREE

Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk

HALLOWEEN PART Y IN THE PARK

Lightoaks Park

Join Friends of Lightoaks Park for some Halloween fun and activities.

Dust off those fanc y dress outfits

Check Facebook page for updates

Sat 28th to Sun 29th October

Time TBA

FREE entry Facebook: lightoakspark

SPECIAL EVENTS

SALFORD ART CLUB EXHIBITION

Salford Museum & Ar t Gallery Salford Ar t Club exhibit their latest work in a variety of media, styles and subject matter The exhibition is a celebration of the group’s talents, which range from beginner to ver y accomplished.

Runs to 3rd December

Tue to Fri, 9.30am-4.00pm

ECHO EVENTS

Eccles Town Hall

Last Night of the Proms

A great concer t by popular local brass band - Eccles Borough Band. Sat 7th October

2.30pm (doors open 2pm)

FREE entry

An Evening of Music and Mir th Concer t by Greater Manchester

Police Male Voice Choir

Thu 12th October

7.00pm (doors open)

£10 per ticket, U16’s FREE

For November events, check our website and Facebook page E: enquiries echo@ecclestownhall org www ecclestownhall org

Facebook: EcclesTownHall

SEWING TOGETHER

Boothstown Community Centre

Come and join us and learn to use sewing machines, make friends and find out about other oppor tunities in the area

Tuesdays, 10am-12pm

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

FLOWER ARRANGING

Boothstown Community Centre

Are you interested in basic flower arrangements? Come along and learn how to arrange flowers. Join the waiting list for the next course.

Wednesdays, 11am-12pm

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

BEGINNERS INDIAN COOKING

Boothstown Community Centre

FREE 6-week beginners course. Learn how to make Indian food from scratch. Learn healthy recipes, meet new people and share recipes

Fridays, 1-3pm

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

Sat & Sun, 11.30am-4.00pm

FREE (booking required)

www.salfordmuseum.com

TOUR OF ORDSALL HALL: A VOLUNTEER’S GUIDE

Ordsall Hall

Join one of our knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers for a personal tour of the building and hear the many stories that bring the past to life FREE but donations welcome Sundays, 2-2.45pm

FREE (donations welcome)

www.ordsallhall.com

READING GROUPS

Salford Libraries

Enjoy reading a wide range of fiction and non-fiction? Tr y something new and share your thoughts with others in a relaxed setting Books provided Meetings run monthly for 1 hour

Walkden Library

1st Thursday, 2.00pm

Boothstown Libray

1st Friday, 1.45pm

Winton Library

2nd Thursday, 10.30am

Eccles Library

3rd Tuesday, 2.00pm

Height Library 4th Thursday, 10.30am

FREE

Email: philip.carey@scll.co.uk

WORSLEY WOODS CONSERVATION

Worsley Woods

Join the ranger in some woodland management. Meeting places below.

Sat 7th October

Meet by the play area off Sef ton Drive. No parking on Woodstock Dr.

Sat 4th November

Meet by the Aviar y entrance.

10.30am - 12.30pm

FREE (booking required)

Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk

T YLDESLEY MAKERS MARKET

Market Square, Tyldesley

Monthly event showcasing and suppor ting local micro businesses and home -makers Bread, cheese, preser ves, jeweller y, gifts and more

Sat 7th October

Sat 4th November

Sat 25th November (Xmas Market)

10.00am - 3.00pm

FB: TyldesleyTownCommunityEvents

SALFORD MUSEUM FRIENDS TALKS

Salford Museum & Ar t Gallery Join Friends of Salford Museums for fascinating monthly Ar t talks

Representing Diversity in Ar t Meet Danielle Rhoda, an Ar tist, Illustrator & Animator who works in Manchester and Barcelona.

Mon 9th October, 1.30pm

Beyond Empower - Working

Towards an Inclusive World

Meet Ben Andrews, writer and author of children's books who has a passion to educate people creatively about living with a disability

Mon 6th November, 1.30pm

Members FREE

Visitors donation welcome www fsma co uk

THE WOODS AT NIGHT

Beesley Green entrance

Join the ranger for a walk through the woods in the dark ness We may even see a few bats Walk may involve steps & uneven ground. Paths may be muddy. Bring a torch.

Mon 16th October, 7-9pm

FREE (booking required)

Email: rangers@salford gov uk

WALKDEN FOOD & CRAFT MARKET

Walkden Town Centre

Browse our amazing local sellers! Fresh produce and amazing crafts

Located inside, 1st floor by Tesco

Ever y 3rd Saturday of each month.

Sat 21st October, 10am-4pm

Sat 18th November, 10am-4pm

Facebook: WalkdenTownCentre

IRLAM COMMUNIT Y MARKET

Princes Park

Monthly markets showcasing local handmade products and food.

Located next to the garden centre

Sat 22nd October, 11am-3pm

Sat 19th November, 11am-3pm

FREE entry

Facebook: irlamcommunitymarket

WE WERE THERE: FAMILY DAY

IWM Nor th, The Quays, M17 1TZ Meet IWM’s volunteer veterans and eyewitnesses of conflict to gain a unique insight into the impact of war on people’s lives Hear an array of personal stories, recollections and power ful memories from those who have experienced conflict first-hand.

Weds 25th October, 11am-3pm

FREE (drop in)

www.iwm.org.uk/events

CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR

Swinton Square (outside Asda)

Held ever y four th Saturday of each month Browse the range of talented ar tisan crafters, handmade gifts, home bakers and much more.

Sat 28th October, 10am-4pm

Sat 25th November, 10am-4pm FREE entry www.spgeventsnw.co.uk

MAKERS MARKET

Quayside MediaCityUK

Join us for the Nor th West's finest makers, bakers and creators. Expect an array of ar t, craf t, food, drink , coffee, music and street food.

Christmas markets star t November

Sat 28th to Sun 29th October

Sat 18th to Sun 19th November

Sat 25th to Sun 26th November

Sat 10am-5pm | Sun 11am-5pm

www quaysidemediacityuk co uk

SLEEPING WELL: HALLOWEEN CANDLEHOLDERS

Ordsall Hall

Make your own air- dr y clay candleholder to light your home as the dark nights draw in Decorate with protective markings thought to stop evil spirits who were believed by the Tudors and Stuar ts to bring bad dreams in the darkness For all ages

Sun 29th October, 12.30-3.00pm

FREE (no booking required)

www.ordsallhall.com

MONTON BUSINESS GROUP: NET WORKING MEETINGS

Monton / Worsley

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

Fri 27th October

Fri 24th November

9.15 - 11.30am

£18.00 per meeting

www MontonBusinessGroup com

RHS GLOW 2023

RHS Garden Bridgewater

Let it Glow! Enjoy an unmissable af ter- dark spec tacle of lights. Bring all the family for a magical evening of amazing illuminations this festive season. Book in advance.

15th November to 30th December

Wednesdays to Saturdays

4.30 - 9.00pm

Member: Adult £8.95, Child £4.45

Non-member: Adult £14.95, Child £7.95

www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater

SLEEPING WELL: BEDTIME DRINKS

Ordsall Hall

Tr y and taste Tudor and Stuar t hot drink recipes and help make our very own warming ‘Ordsall Sleep Drink ’ recipe Ingredients will include dairy/ dairy alternatives, spices, herbs, eggs, flowers, vegan alternative recipes will be provided. For all ages.

Sun 19th November

12.30 - 3.00pm

FREE (no booking required)

www ordsallhall com

WIN! Salford rum

*Enter for your chance to win a Salford Rum Bundle and Rum Experience for 2 people worth over £200!

1x 70CL Original Spice Rum, 40% ABV

1x 70CL Dark Spice Rum, 40% ABV

1x 70CL White Rum, 37.5% ABV

1x 50CL Honey Rum, 37.5% ABV

2x Salford Rum Tumblers

Rum Experience for 2 at the Dirty Old Town Distillery

*Entrants must be 18 years+

Salford rum craft spiced rums are inspired by the early 1900s imports of Caribbean rums, fruits and spices that came though Salford Docks.

Produced in small batches at The Dirty Old Town Distillery on Viaduct Street, the rums are expertly spiced and distilled in their 380L column still, Willow. The nished rum is presented in a stunning bottle featuring a Salford Docks doodle map design by local artist Dave Draws.

The Spiced Rum Experience is the perfect way to spend an afternoon for Salford Rum fans, seasoned rum a cionados and cocktail lovers alike. Sample Salford Rum in the distillery where it’s made, whilst learning about the history of rum, spices and the brand's journey so far.

www.salfordrum.com | arch 33 Viaduct Street, Salford, m3 7WX

To enter, email your Name, Address & Telephone number to: competitions@onourdoorstep.co.uk (subject: “Salford Rum”)

DEADLINE: FRIDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2023

Pear and Chocolate Pudding Cake

A light and luscious cake using in-season pears.

Preparation time:20 mins

Cooking time: 20 mins

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 85g butter, plus 1 tbsp extra for tin

• 85g golden caster sugar, plus extra for tin

• 85g dark chocolate, broken into pieces

• 1 tbsp brandy

• 3 eggs, separated

• 85g hazelnuts or almonds, toasted and ground in a food processor.

• 4 very ripe pears, peeled, halved, and cored.

• Icing sugar, for dusting

Method

Grease the sides of a 25cm loose-bottomed cake tin and line the base with baking parchment. Sprinkle in 2 tbsp caster sugar, swirl it around to coat the base and sides, then tip out any excess.

Preheat the oven to 180oC (fan) / 160oC (gas mark 4).

Melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl over a pan of hot water, remove from the heat, stir in the brandy and leave to cool.

Whisk the egg yolks with the caster sugar in a large bowl until pale and thick, then fold into the cooled chocolate along with the ground hazelnuts or almonds.

In a separate bowl, with a clean whisk, beat the whites until they reach a soft peak (don't over beat).

Stir a spoonful of the whites into the chocolate mix, then carefully fold in the rest.

Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin. Level it o and then arrange the pears over the mixture, cut side down.

Bake for about 40 mins until the pears are soft and the cake is cooked all the way through. Leave to cool in the tin for ve minutes before releasing it, then place on a rack to cool completely.

Dust with icing sugar and serve with crème fraîche.