On Our Doorstep OctNov24

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Contents

Editor’s Note...

Autumn can either be a time to slow down, as the days get shorter and cooler, or time to give yourself one last push to make the most of the final quarter of the year. For me it’s the latter.

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Don’t hibernate yet, get out whilst the temperatures are still mild. Enjoy nature and the vibrant orange and reds of the autumn leaves. Dress for the weather, layer up and you’ll be cosy and content.

Then come home for hot warming drinks and your favourite comfort foods.

There are many walks, runs and special activties to join in with, plus festive fairs and artisan markets where you can pick up unique Christmas gifts. Enjoy local events and support local businesses.

If you’re a local business, get ahead for the new year, organise your marketing for 2025 before the festive season hits!

Local History

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Recipe

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Schoolreaders

Susie

Volunteer and help local children to read

Editor

The Great Self-Build

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.

Inside Salford’s unusual new community hub

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Worsley Concert Band

Front Cover Image: Designed by Freepik

Celebrating 50 years & seeking new members

Next issue...

Cohabitation Agreements Legal advice from Widdows Pilling LLP

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The Plotters Autumn planning at the Macmillan allotment

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Competition Win a £150 picture framing voucher!

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Enjoy these beautiful months!

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A great fundraising event for Pride in Lleyton

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Local Business

CELEBRATING AN INCREDIBLE 20 YEARS! As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible community, clients and team. Your trust and support have been the foundation of our success.

Over the years, we've had the privilege of helping countless families find their dream homes, and we're honoured to be a part of this wonderful community. We're committed to continuing to provide exceptional service and look forward to many more years of serving you. Here's to the past 20 years and the exciting journey ahead!

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Local charity

Seeking Schoolreaders Volunteers!

Ten years ago, one of the very first children to experience the life-changing impact of reading with a Schoolreaders volunteer was Lucy. She struggled with reading from an early age and was recently diagnosed with Dyslexia. Lucy credits her weekly sessions with a Schoolreaders volunteer throughout her primary education as helping her to gain the confidence and skills needed to succeed.

Now, Lucy has emerged triumphant in her GCSEs, achieving remarkable grades, including a 9 (A*) in English Language. This has set her in good stead to continue with her passion for creative subjects and has lit the path to university in the future.

Looking back, Lucy recalls, “She [Liz, Schoolreaders volunteer] came in regularly, and helped me to get through all of the reading levels.” Liz would help by testing her understanding of the words. Lucy fondly

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remembers that “Liz would often shut the book and ask me to recite a sentence back to her. I always struggled with that because I could never remember what I had just read, but she would always make sure I knew.”

“Spending time with a Schoolreaders volunteer definitely helped me in my GCSE’s. It still helps me now, because thanks to Liz I feel much more confident.

Having been diagnosed with dyslexia very recently, I’m sure that the help I had at a younger age is what has allowed me to be so much further along with my reading now.”

Become a Schoolreader today, and your support will allow more children, like Lucy, to fully access their secondary education and improve their life chances. www.schoolreaders.org Tel: 01234 924111 Email: admin@schoolreaders.org

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Adoption is a life-long journey…

Adoption is an experience that’s full of adventure, challenges, conversation, chaos – and love.

While there may be bumps in the road, adopting a child in need of a forever home will take you to places you never imagined – once you take that first step.

Sadly, for the first time in recent years, there are now more children in need of a permanent home than those coming forward to adopt, with a 14% increase in children needing an adoptive family, compared to 2022-23.

Adopters are needed from all walks of life and the chances are that if you want to – you can adopt.

For many potential parents, there are worries about practical and financial support and being an adoptive parent is no different. You do have to seriously consider what it will mean for you as a family, but there is support available and we will be able to advise you on what support we can offer.

Just like all parenting, adoption may not always be a smooth journey, but the rewards of giving a child a loving, stable home are unparalleled.

There isn’t a ‘perfect’ time to start a family.

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Our community

The Great Self-build: Inside Salford’s Unusual Upcoming Community Hub Little Hulton’s Peel Park has a new community centre, cafe, BMX pump track and, soon, a forest school and is becoming a focal point for local residents that redefines ‘hands-on’ participation.

Fencing still surrounds the newly built, many roofed brick building at Peel Park that’s emerging as Little Hulton’s newest community asset. It’s a prime location that anyone shuttling between the M61 and Walkden will see. The new CommUNITY Little Hulton Pavilion, opening later this year as the new HQ for the CommUNITY Little Hulton (CLM) charity, will be the most significant change to Peel Park and Little Hulton in a generation, housing multiple support services for the local area and a new public café.

CLM have been investing in young lives for a number of years, focusing on young adults who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) and children from deprived backgrounds. For the past 5 years they’ve been developing plans for the £1m new community centre project, as part of CLM’s ongoing improvements to the existing pavilion and ancillary facilities in the park. Designed by Architecture Unknown, the new community hub will be a disarming, cheerful place, full of light and colour.

However, there’s something very unusual about this project; it’s most definitely not a normal building.

Architecture Unknown are experts in a novel construction system called WikiHouse which is designed to empower communities to build their own buildings. Alison Jones, centre manager for CommUNITY Little Hulton said “At the end over 100 people will have been involved in building the 12 ON OUR DOORSTEP

frames of the new building.” Comprising only local residents, in particular school children from St. Edmund’s RC School, the volunteers have been organising, hammering and drilling to build the primary structure of the building together all by themselves! WikiHouse is a low-cost, sustainable and simple solution to construction that allows participants think differently about building by doing for construction what IKEA did for furniture, i.e. make it possible for everyone to get stuck into a building project with no prior skills or training and save money whilst retaining a high level of quality.

“We found that people, in this case, children tend to have personal resonance when building their own community centre,” says Charlie Butterwick, Director at Architecture Unknown. “With WikiHouse, we are able to achieve sweat equity savings whilst giving belonging to those you really need it.” Alison Jones said, “It has had a bit of magic about it. You’re there and you’re hitting a piece of wood and suddenly you’ve built a beam for a building and you’ve done it as a collective.” During the WikiHouse build process, one child drew their handprint on a beam, starting a trend where every volunteer, no matter what age followed suit. “They all wanted ‘to claim their piece of this building’,” says Charlie, “something to hold as their own, but also to affirm that Little Hulton and Peel Park is their home.”

If you’re interested in finding out more about WikiHouse or have a project you think would suit it contact Architecture Unknown on 07894 012780 or info@architectureunknown.co.uk.

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Worsley Concert Band Celebrating 50 years!

Worsley Concert Band is an inclusive, community band which rehearses in Wardley Community Centre on a Wednesday. We welcome players of all ability levels and we are especially looking for percussion, oboe players and lower brass players. So if you are interested in joining us, do get in touch!

Worsley Concert Band started in 1974 as the B.O.C. Concert Band under the leadership of Jim Cooke.

Since then, the band has grown from 9 players to over 40 and this year, we have reached the milestone birthday of 50 years. We will be marking the occasion with a celebration concert as well as by purchasing some new music and branded folders for all members.

We recently appointed Peter Dunkley as our music

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director. Peter started with the band in 2022 as a clarinettist and offered to help out when our previous music director left to go touring. Peter has directed many ensembles throughout the UK and Europe from symphony orchestras, massed choirs, through to big bands and chamber ensembles and he has been encouraging the band to expand its repertoire – we can’t wait to see where he takes us next.

Our Christmas concert will be held on Wednesday 11th December and we will be sharing the concert with Salford Community Choir. It promises to be a wonderful Christmas celebration and it would be fantastic to see some new faces there to join us.

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COHABITATION AGREEMENTS As family specialists, we often meet clients who tell us they have been in a long-term committed relationship over many years and have the mistaken view that they are a common law wife or husband.

We have to tell them that there is currently no separate law of cohabitation and they have no ‘rights’ as such based on the fact that they have lived with a partner for a number of years.

Unlike in the case of married couples or those who have entered into a civil partnership, there is no specific legislation dealing with rights to property or pensions for cohabitees. In most cases, the applicable law is the law of property and where there are children the right to make claims under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 or the Child Support Act 1991. It is often distressing for clients to be told that their understanding of the law (often based on misinformation given in TV dramas or in popular magazines) is wrong.

We come across many people who have been disadvantaged and, in some cases, misled as to their positions. There have been repeated calls for the reform of the law over the past 30 years and the current government is committed to implementing the recommendations of the Law Commission to introduce legislation giving the rights to cohabitates, but there is no saying when, if ever, change will come.

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The answer for any couple looking to set up a home together, who do not intend to marry or enter into a civil partnership, is to have a cohabitation agreement prepared by experienced family lawyers such as ourselves. Cohabitation agreements cover such issues as the shares in property and the ways in which shares can be altered over time through contribution, the arrangements for children, payment of nursery fees and contributions to the household outgoings.

Agreements can be as simple or as complex as the couple want. Whilst we generally advise that simplicity is best, we have drafted long and complicated agreements, and covering such issues as the purchase and costs of keeping pets and who will pay for holidays and Christmas presents. The form and nature of the agreement depends on what the couples want.

Many couples regard such arrangements as unromantic and would rather spend the cost of preparing such an agreement on their new home but experience shows that a simple well-prepared agreement gives couples a solid basis for what will hopefully be a happy family life together.

For further advice contact us at Widdows Pilling: Email: rjp@widdows-pilling.co.uk or jh@widdows-pilling.co.uk Tel: 0161 790 1825

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Worsley Methodist Church W

orsley Methodist Church on Barton Road was one of the oldest and most attractive Methodist churches in the area until it sadly closed in 2011. It had an historic organ, prominent central pulpit and full circular balcony in traditional Methodist style. It opened in 1801 when Worsley was an industrial centre focussed on the Bridgewater canal. Along with its newer neighbour of St Mark’s Church (built in 1846) it served the community for over 200 years.

can enjoy refreshments (via a rear entrance) with their dogs etc. There is modern convenience in an antique setting with hot-desks, a meeting room and first class kitchen and toilets.

The venue will be open for locals and visitors during the day, but each evening the venue will be available for community use.

In the early days of the church, the Worsley pulpit was occupied by many eminent men. Up until 1813, eleven Presidents of the Methodist Conference preached in the church.

The church also played a prominent part in educating many Worsley people (with a Sunday School opening in 1814) and social activities included concerts, a cricket club and tennis team.

Anniversaries were times of celebration as well as the annual Whit Walks. Many will remember the extravagant Flower Festivals of recent years or the Carol Services.

Sadly, in 2011, the community were unable to purchase the building and developers had plans for apartments. It lay empty for a number of years until Paul Sweeney of Sandywood Property Ltd took over the building. Over recent months he has invested expertise and money to refurbish the church into a high class tea room. The Sunday School at the side has been converted into an apartment. The church has had a new roof and floor, but the old organ and pulpit have been retained. Some pews positioned around the edge retain more of the character of the old building. The full balcony has been retained (for additional seating) but the cast iron columns have been replaced. The church hall at the rear has been demolished to make a courtyard area so walkers 20 ON OUR DOORSTEP

Paul should be congratulated for his commitment to adapting a much-loved old building for another purpose and providing a community asset which should be of benefit to the local community for many years. As one of the past members of the church I wish to thank Paul for continuing the legacy of the building. Works are almost complete and the facilities are likely to be open this Autumn.

If you are interested in the history of the local area you may be interested in Salford Histories Festival which will take place on Saturday 26th October from 10 till 4 at Swinton Civic Centre.

Written by Paul Hassall

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Declutter your home this autumn

With the festive season just around the corner and Christmas decorations soon to come out of storage, now is the perfect time to declutter your home.

scheme. Check if you have any that may be worth something - some websites will buy books, they may be worth 50p or even ££’s.

As we spend more time indoors in the colder months, it’s a great opportunity to have a good look around and finally clear out those items you no longer want or need. Here are a few tips to help...

Cull your clothes Once again, ruthlessness is required with clothes!

Go through your wardrobe, closets and drawers and take out items you won’t wear again. Separate any clothes you’ve not worn in the last couple of years store those you want to keep in vacuum storage bags and donate the rest to charity. Cull those old, worn or mismatching socks and undies!

Focus on flat surfaces First and foremost, are your kitchen work surfaces covered in utensils, boxes of tea, loaves of bread, loose change and knick-knacks? This could be the first thing you notice when you come home. Is it disheartening to see this clutter?

Be ruthless. Kitchen surfaces should be completely clutter free. Put utensils, pots, pans, cups and glasses away after they’ve been washed and dried.

Food should be stored in cupboards or the fridge, fruit should go in the fruit bowl and knick-knacks stored in a tub and put away in a drawer.

Reclaim your kitchen and it will encourage you to enjoy what you are meant to do in a kitchen, cook!

Sort out books! We’ve all got lots of books that like to migrate from their proper place to any surface around the home. Begin by auditing your collection.

Any books you have read and will not read again, set to one side. Then, restock bookshelves in alphabetical order of author. Only books you are reading should live on your bedside or coffee table.

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Hang, fold, roll items you are keeping and replace in some kind of order so going forward you can see what you have. The brilliant thing about sorting clothes is that you often find items you had forgotten you had and love!

Reorganise your loft Lofts tend to be places where items are stored for years. So, go upstairs and item by item go through what is there. Only keep items of sentimental value or that you are certain you will use more than once a lifetime. Consider buying and installing shelves in the loft to eradicate piling things on top of each other and invest in large see-through storage boxes.

Decluttering Tech We are all guilty of keeping old gadgets and cables.

Go through that dreaded drawer of entangled cords and cull those forgotten gadgets of yesteryear! You may be able to sell some on Ebay, even as spare parts, or take them to your local recycling centre.

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Autumn Planning

by Geoff Hamilton Macmillan Cancer Support allotment volunteer

The plotters have been hard at work thinking, in between rain showers, about what should be done before autumn slips in and we realised that our bee container roof had been leaking for too long.

The repair was long overdue but it’s tucked away near the orchard and has been neglected by past administrations. We tried to find someone capable of making it wind and watertight, not many want such a small job, but the work is now done and the bees and their keepers are happy once again!

Sadly, our ‘orchards end’ building is still without electricity since we can’t afford the £5,000 needed to repair the installation and make the upgrade essential for power and lighting. Grants are not readily available so we are planning and preparing for when we can afford to carry out the work and keep our community groups operational and not too chilled in the meantime.

As usual, new ideas brought new challenges and our very overgrown Hawthorn hedge has given us a really tough problem. This ancient boundary is in need of reducing in height and width reducing, a system called ‘pleaching’ or, in more modern terms, ‘layering’ is needed. It is a haven for wildlife, flowers every year and produces lots of cover and feed for breeding birds. It’s also a very expensive boundary to maintain, it usually just gets a trim each year. The committee is looking at ways to carry

out the work needed as it’s an asset that needs preserving, for the benefit of wildlife and the community.

Once the community garden and wildlife area were completed, we submitted an article to the National Allotment Society and were pleased that the project was given a two page spread in the National brochure. We are very fortunate to receive such a prestigious acknowledgment of our scheme and the work of our volunteers.

We have started discussions with the Salford Rangers to see if we can establish a wildlife corridor around our site boundary. The plan is to try to improve the number and frequency of wildlife activities around the whole site and increase the number of safe habitats for animals and birds that need conservation in our urban landscape. This will take time and careful planning but, as everyone knows, these matters are well within the scope of our ‘tea and biscuit’ talents...to be continued!

With the topsy-turvey weather we didn’t know how our harvest would turn out so it was a real bonus to have a prolific tomato crop with a selection of Sungold, Sweet Cherry, Gardeners Delight and Roma (plum type) tomatoes all doing well. The bean crop was a surprise and we have apple trees hanging heavy with fruit. The blackberry bush has also cropped beyond expectation and just in its first year since planting. The only real loss has been the fig tree where the figlets came too late to mature and will not ripen. Overall, it’s been a good season.

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Boogie Bingo in aid of Pride In Lleyton Appeal Saturday 26th April 2025 (doors open from 6pm) The Pendlebury Social Club, Swinton M27 4EJ Tickets £20pp (£5pp deposit to secure tickets) Presented by DLE Limited hosted by the one and only, Shane Nolan!

We organise fundraisers to help raise awareness for this disease that few people know about and to raise funds to help Lleyton and his parents make those special memories while Lleyton is well enough. We also donate to the NPUK which is the small charity that helps families with Niemann Pick Diseases. So, if you’re looking for a good night out with friends or family we promise you will not be disappointed.

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WHAT’S ON October & November COMMUNITY EVENTS COFFEE MORNING Roe Green Church Hall Drop in for a hot drink. Come and experience Linda's home-baked scones. Everyone welcome. Weekly event, except Bank Holidays.

Mondays, 10am-12pm FREE admission www.roegreenchurch.co.uk COFFEE MORNING Holy Rood Memorial Hall, M27 0HJ Join us for tea, coffee and pastries.

Optional service at Holy Rood Church, 11am. All welcome. Term time only.

Wednesdays, 10-11.30am FREE Facebook: holyroodchurchswinton BREW AND A CHAT Come along and socialise over a coffee or tea. Find out about free activities and groups in your area.

Ranulph Court, M6 7GX Wednesdays, 11am-12pm Parr Fold Park Fridays, 11am-12pm FREE (drop-in) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) GAMES AND FRIENDSHIP Enjoy an afternoon of activities with board games and light refreshment.

Games include Scrabble, dominoes, chess and draughts.

BOOTHSTOWN REPAIR CAFE Boothstown Village Hall Community project run by volunteers.

Our aim is to get things working again, save items from landfill and reduce the need to buy new. Everyday items: electrical devices, computers, toys, bicycles, clothing and more. Watch and learn how to repair your items.

Held first Saturday of each month.

Sat 5th October, 9.30-11.30am Sat 2nd November, 9.30-11.30am FREE entry (donations for parts) Facebook: BoothstownRepairCafe ECCLES DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY Alexandra House, Eccles, M30 7HB Join us for a history talk by Theresa Emberton - St Thomas', Pendleton.

Talks 2nd Wednesday of the month.

Wed 9th October, 7pm Membership £22, Visitors £4 www.edhs.chessck.co.uk MAINTENANCE IN THE PARK Lightoaks Park (meet at Tea’osk) Help Friends of Lightoaks Park to maintain the park. No skills or tools required. All ages welcome. Drop Foodbank donations each weekend at the Tea’osk, 10am to 2pm.

Sun 13th & 27th October Sun 10th & 24th November 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE Facebook: lightoakspark

FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

CAR BOOT SALE & TABLE TOP SALE Buile Hill Park Join Friends of Buile Hill Park near the Pavillion and browse the stalls.

Sun 20th October 10.30am - 1.30pm FREE entry FB: FriendsOfBuileHillParkFOBHP

CUPPA & COMPANY All Saints Church, Swinton, M27 9UG Join Home Instead Salford’s weekly social group for individuals aged 60+.

Enjoy refreshments & fun activities.

Thursdays, 10.30am-12pm FREE (drop-in) Tel: 0161 870 3861 E: salford.worsley@homeinstead.co.uk

ECCLES DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY Alexandra House, Eccles, M30 7HB Interested in local history? Join us for a talk by Carol Lee - Black Harry Tunnel. 2nd Wednesday each month.

Wed 13th November, 7pm Membership £22.00 Visitors £4.00 www.edhs.chessck.co.uk

Boothstown Community Centre Wednesdays, 1-3pm Walkden Gateway Thursdays, 1-2.30pm

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ST MARK’S CHRISTMAS FAIR St Mark’s Church, Worsley Come along to our craft fair. Buy a range of lovely Christmas gifts and peruse our many stalls. Enjoy a warming hot chocolate and a slice of cake! Stalls available to book.

Sat 16th November, 10am-2pm £1.00 entry Facebook: stmarksworsley CHRISTMAS MARKET St Paul’s Church, Monton Join us for some family fun. The market will be opened by the choir of Monton Green Primary School.

Hot sandwiches and refreshments available. Browse the cake stall, gift stalls, hand made cards, candles, chutneys and award winning jams!

Sat 23rd November, 11am-2pm FREE entry Facebook: stpaulsmonton MONTON JINGLE MINGLE 2024 Monton Unitarian Church Festive family fun with: Fair • Stalls • Festive Food • Christmas Tree Festival • Entertainment • Santa’s Grotto and more activities in the church at 5pm.

Sat 23rd November, 1-5pm FREE entry (donations & book for Santa) Facebook: montonvca CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Damhouse, Astley M29 7TX Pick up Christmas gifts at the many stalls inside Damhouse and in the courtyard. Visit Father Christmas and receive a gift (£3 per child).

Sat 30th November, 10am-3pm FREE entry Facebook: DamhouseAstley WALKDEN WINTER WONDERLAND Walkden Town Centre A great family event with live music and dance, a large market and kids activities. Christmas Market opens at 10am. Live music from 12pm with local performers and dance schools.

Face painting, games & visit Santa.

Sat 30th November, 10am-4pm FREE entry (tickets for Santa TBC) Facebook: WalkdenTownCentre

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HEALTH & FITNESS SALFORD WELLBEING WALKS FREE walks to improve your physical activity, health and wellbeing. Arrive 10 mins early. Wear flat grippy shoes or trainers and suitable clothing for the weather. Bring water.

Roe Green (Wooded Triangle) Mondays, 10-11am

WEIGH AHEAD COURSE 6 week courses designed to help you shop and eat healthier and improve your wellbeing. Learn about food families, portion sizes and more.

Beesley Green Community Centre Mondays, 10-11am Eccles Gateway Wednesdays, 11.30am-12.30pm

Boothstown Community Centre Mondays, 1.30-2.30pm

Swinton Gateway Wednesdays, 5.30-6.30pm Thursdays, 1-2pm & 6-7pm

Monton Green Tuesdays, 10-11am

Boothstown Community Centre Thursdays, 10-11am

RHS Bridgewater Tuesdays, 10.30am-11.30am

Walkden Gateway Thursdays, 1.30-2.30pm

Kersal Wetlands Wednesdays, 1-2pm

Valley Community Cntr, M27 5UX Thursdays, 1.30-2.30pm

Blackleach Country Park Thursdays, 10-11am

FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

Clifton Country Park Thursdays, 10.15-11.15am

IRWELL VALLEY WALKS Clifton Country Park Join us for more challenging walks to Moses Gate, Drinkwater Park, out on the Outwood Trail and more.

Must be able to walk 5 miles, approx 2 hours. Bring water and a snack, and dress for the weather.

Tuesdays, 10am start FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk

Worsley Green Fridays, 10-11am Monton Green Sundays, 10-11am FREE (booking not required) Jo Bennett: 0161 778 0559 Email: jo.bennett@scll.co.uk GET ON YOUR BIKE! Enjoy cycling your way to fitness.

All levels. Bikes & helmets available.

Blackleach Country Park Mondays, 10am-12pm Cleavley Track, M30 8HY Fridays, 10am-12pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) WALKDEN JOLLY JOGGERS Boatshed Fishing Lake, Walkden Free friendly running group. Meet opposite Nando’s at Walkden Town Centre. We run about 5k at a nice steady pace. Book online.

Mondays & Thursdays, 5.45pm FREE https://groups.runtogether.co.uk/ WalkdenJollyJoggers

CIRCUIT TRAINING Bethany Church, M38 0EN Join us for a gentle circuit class.

Have fun and get fit.

Wednesdays, 10-10.45am FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) MENOPAUSE SUPPORT GROUP The Height Library, M6 7GY In partnership with Mind in Salford.

A safe space for women experiencing Menopause and Perimenopause to come and talk, ask questions and share information and experiences.

1st Wednesday each month 5.00 - 6.30pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) KURLING Bethany Church, M38 0EN Kurling session for beginners.

Wednesdays, 1-2pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

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BE WELL WEEKLY WALKS St. John's Church, Mosley Common Weekly walks to get active, meet new people and to get outdoors.

Wear suitable clothing and shoes.

Thursdays, 10.30-11.30am FREE Tracy Morris: 07943 840259 www.bewellwigan.org BEGINNERS BIKE RIDE Gin Pit Colliery, Tyldesley FREE community group rides.

Friendly and suitable for beginners.

Riding on mainly traffic-free, cycle friendly paths. Plenty of stops. Bikes & helmets available to borrow.

Thursdays, 1.30-2.30pm FREE (booking required) Joy: 07879 113830 Email: j.lummis@wigan.gov.uk ONE-OFF WELLBEING WALKS Salford Enjoy walking and connecting with people on walks across the city.

Wear flat grippy shoes or trainers and bring some water. Meet 15mins before the walk starts.

Salford Quays Thu 10th October, 10.30-11.30am Worsley Leisure Centre Thu 17th October, 10-10.30am Salford Museum & Art Gallery Thu 31st October, 10-11am FREE (no booking required) Email: jo.bennett@scll.co.uk AWESOME AUTUMN Blackleach Country Park A gentle wander observing the sights and sounds of Autumn, along the looplines and back to Blackleach Country Park.

Wed 16th October 10.00am - 12.30pm FREE (booking required) Email: richard.marshall@salford.gov.uk HALLOWEEN FUN RUN Lightoaks Park Join us for a family run around the park where you can jog, run, walk or skip around the course! The Tea’osk will be open for drinks and snacks. A medal for all participants!

Sun 27th October, 11.15am start FREE entry Facebook: lightoakspark ON OUR DOORSTEP 29

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

Winton Library Mondays, 11.15am Tel: 0161 921 2180 Boothstown Library Tuesdays, 10am & 11.15am Tel: 0161 799 6549 Eccles Library Tuesdays, 10am & 11.15am Tel: 0161 607 8237 Walkden Library Thursdays, 10am & 11.15am Tel: 0161 607 6639 Little Hulton Thursdays, 1.45pm Tel: 0161 921 2397 Worsley Village Thursdays, 1.45pm Tel: 0161 794 8750 Swinton Library Fridays, 10am & 11.15am Tel: 0161 793 3736 Height Library Fridays, 11.15am Tel: 0161 921 2240 FREE (booking not required) Facebook: SalfordLibraries THE VALLEY YOUTH CLUB Valley Community Centre, Swinton A fun Youth Club offering a range of activities including: multi-sports, arts and crafts, console experience, foosball, table tennis, pool and lots more! For ages 10-16 years.

Mondays 6.30 - 8.00pm FREE (no booking required) www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk STAY & PLAY SESSIONS Little Hulton Come and make new friends while your little ones play with a range of toys. Self-led sessions. Suitable for under 5s. No need to book, just drop in. We can’t wait to see you!

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BUGGY WALKS Keep active and meet other new parents with a leisurely stroll around Salford's beautiful parks. Take in the fresh air and chat with other families.

Parr Fold Park, Walkden (Bandstand) Tuesdays, 9.30-10.30am Buile Hill Park (Gore Crescent entrance) Tuesdays, 9.30-10.30am Eccles Recreational Ground Fridays, 2-2.45pm (Ladies only) FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) LOWRY: CREATIVE FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY Little Hulton Family Hub Family workshop for under 5s and their grown-ups. Sensory and creative themed activities. Fun and inclusive sessions for all.

Tuesdays, 10.30am FREE Email: melanie.noone@thelowry.com THE LOOKOUT The Lowry A space for little kids (& big kids too) to create and play. Drop in and enjoy self-led activities with your little ones including colouring, crafts and performance. All welcome.

Tue to Fri: from 11am Sat to Sun: from 10am FREE (no booking required) www.thelowry.com

ACTIVE ARTS CLUB Boothstown Community Centre Get crafty in this hour of creative fun! Drawing, painting, collage, sculptures, games and slime workshops! Ages 5-11 years.

Thursdays, 4-5pm £3.00 per session (booking required) Email: activecommunities@scll.co.uk LOWRY CAT: OPEN DANCE CLASS The Lowry Take part in inspiring dance classes to develop your dance ability and unleash your artistic creativity.

Experience how dancers train at the Lowry. For ages 8-14 years.

Thursdays, 3rd Oct to 21st Nov 4.30 - 5.45pm £3 per workshop (booking required) www.thelowry.com/whats-on LITTLE CREATIVES The Lowry Come along for 45 minutes of fun in the Lookout. Sessions for children ages 2-5 years with lots of engaging activities for them to get involved with. All attendees (child and adult) must book a ticket. Term time only.

Fridays 10-10.45am | 11-11.45am FREE (booking required) www.thelowry.com

DODGEBALL SESSIONS The Den, Walkden M28 3AD Take part in some fast paced fun at our dodgeball session at The Den! Tuesdays, 4-5pm (6-8 years) Tuesdays, 5-6pm (9-11 years) FREE (booking essential) Email: chloe.pearson@scll.co.uk

TINY TOTS RAMBLE Clifton Country Park A slow ramble around the park for parents and carers with their young children, playing on the fairy tale trail, splashing in puddles. Runs every Friday throughout the year.

Fridays 10.30am (meet at 10.15am) FREE (no booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk

BABIES PLAYTIME The Lowry A babies playtime session with lots of singing and all-out fun. Meet other parents and socialise babies.

Join Teacher Natalie exploring sensory, sounds & rhythms through play with props, songs and silliness.

Thursdays (term time only) 10-10.45am: Under 1’s 11-11.45am: 1-2 year olds FREE (book tickets for adult & baby) www.thelowry.com

GALLERY BABIES Salford Museum & Art Gallery Come to our gentle sensory sessions for pre-walking babies and their carers. Explore the activities in the relaxed atmosphere of our galleries and spend as much or as little time as you like as you discover and play!

Term time only.

Fridays 10.30am - 12.00pm FREE (drop in) www.salfordmuseum.com CONTaCT US ON 07967 978831

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YOUTH CLUB The Den, Walkden M28 3AD Join in a range of fun activities: football, cricket, dodgeball, table tennis, air hockey, table football, pool, console games, arts & crafts.

Fridays, 5-6.30pm (8-11 years) Fridays, 6.45-8.15pm (12-19 years) 50p (booking essential) www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk YOUTH CAFE Boothstown Community Centre For young people aged 11-19 years.

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

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

Fridays, 6.30-8pm 50p entry (drop in) Tel: 0161 799 6674 CHATTERBOOKS Walkden Library A brand new Saturday Club where you can spend a morning chatting about books and take part in lots of fun and exciting activities and crafts.

Helping children to discover the joys of reading and build a lifelong reading habit. For ages 8yrs+ Saturdays, 10.30-11.30am FREE (no booking required) www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk SALFORD JUNIOR PARKRUN Buile Hill Park Free weekly timed 2k parkrun for 4-14 year olds. Open to all, have fun, join in whatever your pace! Register before event and bring a printed barcode. Volunteers always needed!

Sundays, 9.00am FREE www.parkrun.org.uk/salford-juniors FAMILY EVENTS AT KARGO MKT Quayside Media City Regular programme of family events.

Sat 19th Oct: Lego Workshop Sun 20th Oct: Princess Mini Disco Sun 3rd Nov: Princess Mini Disco Sun 17th Nov: Princess Mini Disco 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE (booking required) www.kargomkt.com/whats-on

HALF TERM: WICKED PLANTS RHS Garden Bridgewater Join us for a spooky Halloween trail!

Discover deadly plants on a family garden trail, take part in spooky craft & planting activities, meet fascinating creatures with ZooLab and have a go at Rangoli to celebrate Diwali.

Sat 19th Oct to Sun 3rd November 10.00am - 5.00pm Garden admission applies Tel: 0161 503 6100 www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater HALF TERM ACTIVITIES Salford Museum & Art Gallery Ordsall Hall Check our websites for our spooky Halloween and October Half Term programmes. Many FREE activities and a small charge for others.

Some may require booking.

October Half Term www.salfordmuseum.com www.ordsallhall.com HALLOWEEN TRAIL Join the Salford Rangers for a Halloween Trail around the park.

Suitable for children and families.

Peel Park, Salford Mon 21st October, 10am-3pm Dukes Drive Car Park, Monton Wed 23rd October, 1-3pm FREE (booking not required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk PUMPKIN HUNT Damhouse, Astley M29 7TX Join us for a spooky day of solving clues and finding pumpkins to lead you to a tasty treat.

Sat 26th October, 10am-4pm £3.00 per child Facebook: DamhouseAstley HALLOWEEN FUN Lancashire Mining Museum Come down for some family fun: follow the Scarecrow Trail, enjoy a Halloween Afternoon Tea (pre-book) and ride on the train (small charge).

Then from 4-8pm join us after dark for the Lantern Festival!

Sun 27th October 1.00 - 4.00pm | 4.00 - 8.00pm FREE entry www.astleygreencolliery.com FB: LancashireMiningMuseum

SPECIAL EVENTS LEARN TO PLAY MAHJONG Learn to play the strategic game of the tile game Mahjong, with tutoring from the community of Hong-Kongers in Salford.

Swinton Gateway Library Mondays, 10am-12pm Agnes Hopkins Centre Wednesdays, 10am-12pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) SEWING TOGETHER Boothstown Community Centre Come to our free sewing group.

Learning a new skill or bring your own experience. Basic sewing.

Tuesdays, 10am-12pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) DIAMOND ART Walkden Gateway Come and learn to make pictures with this new medium.

Tuesdays, 1.30-4pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) FLOWERS DELIGHT Boothstown Community Centre Come along and learn how to make basic flower arrangements. Ongoing.

Wednesdays, 11.30am-12.30pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) BUSY BEES SEWING GROUP Eccles Town Hall Join our friendly sewing group, suitable for all abilities.

Thursdays, 9.30am-12pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) CREATIVE WRITING GROUP Height Library Sessions begin with tea and a chat, then Janet presents everyone with a prompt which will be the inspiration for the session. Everyone works on their own piece writing a poem, a short story, a personal reflection or the outline for a plot or character idea. Suitable for all ages. Drop in.

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THE PROMISE CO. Leyland Farm, City Road, M28 1BD Join our events and workshops this autumn which include Wine Tastings, Food Preservation, Yoga & Brunch, Upholstery, Supper Club, Learn How To Make Sourdough and Mozzarella Making.

Christmas Trees and Wreath Making Workshops from 28th November.

Eggs, bread and honey available to buy from The Farm Kitchen.

Locally sourced seasoned logs.

Local delivery available.

Farm Open: Mon - Fri, 10am-3pm See website for events & prices www.thisisthepromise.co.uk GET COOKING Boothstown Community Centre Join our cooking classes and learn how to make authentic Indian meals from raw and fresh ingredients! Led

by Worsley team member Rizwana.

Bring a food container to take some home. Book onto the next course.

Fridays, 1-3pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) WORSLEY WOODS CONSERVATION Worsley Woods Join the ranger in some woodland management. Meeting places below.

Sat 5th & 28th October Meet by play area off Sefton Drive Sat 2nd November Meet by Old School House entrance 10.30am - 12.30pm FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk CHESS IN THE PARK Lightoaks Park Come on the first Sunday of each month for a game of chess.

Play yourselves or have lessons.

Very informal, no need to book.

Sun 6th October, 12-1pm Sun 3rd November, 12-1pm FREE Facebook: lightoakspark 32 ON OUR DOORSTEP

TYLDESLEY MAKERS MARKET Market Square, Tyldesley Monthly event showcasing and supporting local micro businesses and home makers. Bread, cheese, preserves, jewellery, gifts and more.

Sat 5th October Sat 2nd November 10.00am - 2.00pm FB: Tyldesley Makers Market

ONLINE BOOK CLUB Online (via Teams) Hard to attend a reading group?

Join online, socialise and discuss a diverse collection of books.

Held 3rd Tuesday each month.

Tue 15th October, 7pm Tue 19th November, 7pm FREE Email: philip.carey@scll.co.uk

ARTISAN TRADERS MARKET The Moorings, Boothstown Held on the first Saturday of each month. Browse the stalls of local crafters, home bakers, handmade gifts and more. Come and support your local independent businesses.

Sat 5th October Sat 2nd November 10.00am - 4.00pm FREE entry E: thetradermarkets@outlook.com

CANAL, CRESCENT & CATHEDRAL Princes Bridge, M3 5FY Join Green badge guides Mark & Dave for a guided circular walk via the Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal, The Crescent, Lowry House, Salford Cathedral and back. 2.5 miles.

Thu 17th October, 10am-12pm FREE (book via Eventbrite) Canalcrescentandcathedralhistorywalk. eventbrite.co.uk

HORTICULTURE VOLUNTEERS Civic Centre, Swinton Join the ranger and help to take care of the beds in front of the Town Hall, Civic Centre Swinton.

Fri 11th October 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk Facebook: SalfordRangerTeam BIRDS OF THE OLD RIVER Irlam Leisure Centre Car Park Walk through Princes Park and along the old river to discover the birds and other wildlife in this tucked away spot. Led by expert birder Dave Steel. Bring binoculars if you have them!

Sat 12th October 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE (book via Eventbrite) Birdsoldriver.eventbrite.co.uk PEEL PARK TIDY Peel Park, Salford Help Friends of Peel Park with their end of summer tidy in the park.

Lots of sweeping, weeding and litter picking jobs. Meet at the Park Keepers Base.

Sun 13th October 11.00am - 1.00pm FREE (booking required) Email: peelpark@hotmail.com Facebook: Friendsofpeelpark

FUNGAL FORAY Lightoaks Park Join local naturalist, Dave Winnard, to learn about the fascinating world of fungi. Come on a walk of discovery to find out which mushrooms are edible and which ones are not.

Sat 19th October, 1pm FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk Facebook: SalfordRangerTeam RELAX WITH ART Salford Museum & Art Gallery Try out ‘slow looking’ as a way to relax. Be guided through a closer look at an artwork on display.

Discover what happens when you slow down and look at something in detail. You don’t need any art skills - you won’t be asked to draw anything. Meet at reception.

Fri 25th October 2.00 - 3.00pm FREE (no booking required) www.salfordmuseum.com WORSLEY WOODS FUNGI Beesley Green Entrance Join expert Dave Winnard from Discover the Wild for a gentle stroll through the woods. Wear suitable footwear. Paths may be muddy!

Sat 26th October 10.00am FREE (book via Eventbrite) Tel: 07394 837330

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SALFORD HISTORIES FESTIVAL Swinton Civic Centre Visit Salford’s annual history festival.

Browse the history stalls, listen to speakers and learn about the city’s heritage to pass something on to future generations.

Sat 26th October 10.00am - 4.00pm Paul Kelly: 07887 903616 Email: pkellyivmp@gmail.com THE ARTISAN STREET FAYRE Swinton Square Join us every fourth Saturday of the month for our artisan craft & gift fair.

Browse the range of talented artisan crafters, home bakers, handmade gifts and much more.

Sat 26th October Sat 23rd November 10.00am - 4.00pm FREE entry www.swintonsquare.co.uk WALKDEN ARTISAN MARKET Walkden Town Centre Browse over 30 stalls featuring fresh produce, unique crafts and delicious food. Enjoy live music and free arts & crafts. Located upstairs by Tesco.

Sat 26th October Sat 30th November 10.00am - 5.00pm Email: info@dndartisan.co.uk MAKERS MARKET Quayside MediaCityUK Join us the last weekend of every month for an abundance of the North West's finest makers, bakers and creators. Expect an array of art, craft, food, drink, coffee, music, street food and a lively atmosphere.

A great day for all the family!

Sat 26th to Sun 27th October Sat 16th to Sun 17th November Sat 23rd to Sun 24th November Sat 30th Nov to Sun1st Dec Sat: 10am-5pm Sun: 11am-5pm FREE entry www.quaysidemediacityuk.co.uk www.themakersmarket.co.uk www.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.Uk

WORSLEY WOODS NIGHT WALK Worsley Woods, Beesley Green Stroll through the darkness. Join the ranger for a stroll through the woods.

Walk may involve steps and uneven ground. Dress warm. Bring a torch.

Meet at Beesley Green entrance.

Mon 28th October 7.30 - 9.00pm FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk Tel: 07394 837330 SALFORD WALKING FESTIVAL: RIVER IRWELL & CHAPEL STREET Greengate Square, M3 5AS Join Green badge guides Mark & Elizabeth in a circular guided walk along the River Irwell and Chapel Street, discovering history in an area much changed. 2 miles.

Wed 30th October 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE (book via Eventbrite) Riverirwellandchaplestreethistorywalk. eventbrite.co.uk LATE-FLOWERING CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW RHS Garden Bridgewater Be dazzled by the beauty and colour of late-flowering chrysanthemums with this special show by regional growers from the North West Counties Chrysanthemum Society.

Get advice and top tips from our friendly experts and enjoy the prize-winning exhibits on display in the Learning Studios.

Sun 10th November, 11-3.30pm Normal garden admission applies www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater WINTER BIRD WALK Lightoaks Park Join local naturalist, Dave Winnard, on a guided bird watching walk through the park.

Sun 24th November, 9am FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk Facebook: SalfordRangerTeam

MONTON BUSINESS GROUP: NETWORKING MEETINGS Monton / Worsley Monton Business Group delivers exciting meetings at a different venue in Monton each month.

We’re looking for more business owners to attend our relaxed networking events. Meetings include breakfast and we have just one business per sector to maximise your growth opportunity. Please register on our website to attend our next networking event.

Fri 1st November: Garden Bar Fri 31st January 2025: Venue TBC 9.00 - 11.30am £18.00 per meeting www.MontonBusinessGroup.com RHS GLOW 2024 RHS Garden Bridgewater Create magical memories with loved ones this festive season as amazing illuminations light your way on our spectacular Glow trail.

Be dazzled by thousands of lights twinkling across the gardens and spectacular light shows. Tuck into tasty festive treats and warming drinks. Book tickets in advance.

Wed 27th Nov to Mon 30th Dec 4.30 - 9.00pm See website for prices www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater WINTER TREE ID Worsley Woods, Beesley Green Join expert Dave Winnard for a stroll through the woods, learning about Mythology and Folklore. Walk may involve steps & uneven ground.

Meet by Beesley Green entrance.

Sat 30th November 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 07394 837330 Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk

IMPORTANT NOTICE Details are correct at the time of publishing. However, please check event dates and times with the venue in case of any changes.

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Recipe

Ultimate Comfort

Sausage and Bean Bowl Give sausage, mash and beans an autumnal makeover. A simple comforting dish for all the family!

Preparation time: 5 mins Cooking time: 35 mins Serves: 4

Ingredients • 1 tbsp olive oil • 2 onions finely sliced • 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped • 8 pork sausages • 400g tin chopped tomatoes • 2 tsp Dijon mustard • 175ml chicken or vegetable stock • 420g tin baked beans • Mashed potato, to serve

Method Heat half the oil in a lidded saucepan over a medium heat. Add the sausages and cook for 8-10 minutes until slighlty browned all over.

Add the onions and fry for 6-8 minutes until softened. Then stir in the garlic and fry for 2 more minutes.

Add the tin of tomatoes, mustard and stock.

Season with pepper and cook over a medium heat for 10 minutes, adding the beans after 5 minutes.

Cover and cook for 5 more minutes until the sausages are cooked through. Check for seasoning.

Finally, serve over creamy mashed potato.

Options: Add finely diced carrot and roughly chopped red peppers and fry off with the onions.

You can also add herbs such as rosemary and thyme, adding it with the garlic.

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