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SPRING 2011 ISSUE 25
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FUNDRAISING IN STYLE Stars come out for GEM Appeal ROCHDALE AFC The see-saw season STYLE EXCLUSIVE Actor Jason Done BE THE FACE OF STYLE Competition MUSIC HAVEN Back Door Music Project THE GREAT OUTDOORS Explore the countryside BUSINESS AS USUAL Take a trip up Drake St GHOSTLY TALES Rochdale’s spine-tingling walks CLEAN & GREEN Spring cleaning tips LOCAL HISTORY By Rochdale author, John Cole WEDDING FEATURE Get married in Style SPRING INTO ACTION Wellbeing tips BEAUTY This season’s trends FASHION TIPS Back to the 70s ON STAGE Theatre reviews PREVIEW MAGAZINE 8-page what’s on guide
FEATURES EDITOR & PHOTOGRAPHER Ruth Meredith ruth@rochdalestyle.com
57 JUST FOR KIDS Puzzles, competitions & jokes! 58 GOOD FOOD GUIDE Dine out in Style this spring 67 FUELLING THE DEBATE By Motoring expert, Mark D’Apice 69 WHATS COOKING Andrew Nutter’s favourite recipe 71 COMPETITIONS Fantastic prizes up for grabs! 72 HOSPICE NEWS Recent events at Springhill Hospice 73 COMMUNITY Catching up with life in Rochdale 75 TURN OVER Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre
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GRAPHIC DESIGN Caroline Dowse www.ten94design.co.uk
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