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WELCOME A message from Style’s Editor

STYLE EXCLUSIVE Comedian Ed Byrne

FAMILIAR FACES Jimmy Cricket & Andrew Nutter

STYLE EXCLUSIVE Jean Fergusson from Last of the Summer Wine

12-13 TOP TEN DAYS OUT Places to visit this summer

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16-17 DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT Toploader talk to Style 18

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EDITOR

& PHOTOGRAPHER Ruth Meredith ruth@rochdalestyle.com

FUN ON TWO WHEELS Style’s electric bike review

COMPETITION Win a family tennis membership!

22-23 NORMAN EVANS Rochdale’s legendary comedian

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BEAUTY TIPS For summer radiance

36-41 WEDDING GUIDE Top tips & Style-approved services

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BEST OF BRITISH Gem Appeal celebrity ball

44-45 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Frank Blakeley & Son Ltd

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RSPCA ROCHDALE Fundraising news

GOOD FOOD GUIDE Dine in Style this season

WHAT'S COOKING? Andrew Nutter's latest recipe

HOSPICE NEWS Fundraising at Springhill

63-64 COMMUNITY Catching up with life in Rochdale

26-27 MOTORING Tips from our expert

32-33 IN THE FRAME Beautiful images of our borough

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Dear Readers,

Welcome to our summer issue and Style’s 40th edition!

Hopefully by the time you read this, barbecue weather will be well upon us and we’ll all be basking in the glorious sunshine! Fingers crossed! But come rain or shine, there’s plenty going on in the borough this season. If you need inspiration, just take a look at our Summer Days Out feature on pages 12-13, or the stunning images of our local countryside and wildlife, sent in by local photographers, on this page and pages 32-33.

This issue is packed with exclusive celebrity interviews including comedian Ed Byrne and Last of the Summer Wine actress Jean Fergusson. We also catch up with the guys from Toploader - the chart topping band behind ‘Dancing in the Moonlight’ - who will be playing at this year’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival.

Our Norman Evans feature makes for an interesting read on pages 22-23 and all the usual features are back, including motoring, dining, beauty, sport, local history, community events and much more.

Rochdale Town Hall by Harry Dobbs St Bartholomew’s from Lobden Moor by John Norris

Please continue to support your local independent retailers, who you can find out about in this edition.

There’s plenty of money saving offers if you take a closer look at the various advertisements.

There’s also a few exciting competitions dotted about in the magazine so make sure you check them out. Just email competitions@rochdalestyle.com to be in with a chance of winning a family tennis membership (page 19), tickets to see comedian Ed Byrne (page 5), or a meal for two at Cenetta (page 54).

I love to hear from our readers, so please join our Facebook page (facebook.com/stylemagazine) or feel free to get in touch via the email below with any comments, photographs or good news stories.

We’re also on the lookout for part-time salespeople at Style so drop me an email if you would like to know more.

I hope you enjoy this edition and have a brilliant summer.

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STYLE EXCLUSIVE COMEDIAN

ED BYRNE

Stand-up comedian Ed Byrne has announced a date at Middleton Arena this year with his brand new show. The master of observational comedy and star of television shows including ‘Live at the Apollo,’ ‘Mock the Week’ and ‘Never Mind the Buzzcocks’ will make his debut at the arena on Wednesday 30 September during his ‘Outside, Looking In’ tour.

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and insightfulness. You can expect to laugh

Best and worst aspects of your job?

held up to society exposing all our weaknesses

bit is the time spent getting to the stage.

until you cry. You can expect to see a mirror

and flaws. You can expect whatever you like.

What you’ll actually get is a bloke talking

about his life and taking every laugh he gets as

tacit agreement with whatever point he’s trying

to make.

How will you be spending the summer?

occasionally and I’d jazz them up with the odd

Fringe. July will be spent preparing for the

Edinburgh Fringe.

Where do you find inspiration for your

If you could choose three dinner guests who

Anywhere and everywhere. Most of the best

Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer and George

stuff comes from obsessing over the things I

You've had huge success on the international

Any tips for aspiring comedians?

Not massively. I find America is the place where

you have to tailor your references to the

audience more than any other place. If you say

they’ll look at you, baffled.

The iconic star has had three hit live comedy

What is it about the Irish sense of humour that

Byrne has performed three sell-out UK tours.

produces such top comedians?

I can come up with is that we like talking,

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think of an interesting answer for it. The best

at 8pm on Wednesday

and talking is a very important component

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capacity audiences in Canada, France, Australia,

Who makes you laugh?

Expect plenty of anger and irony aimed

Ruth Meredith

Ed Byrne visits Middleton Arena

of stand up.

New Zealand and the United States.

Neither means anything unless you can make

the audience laugh.

I get asked that question a lot. I should really

He has also developed huge success on the

international circuit where he has performed to

It’s nice if you can make the audience think.

It’s great if you can make the audience cheer.

“footpath" instead of “sidewalk”, for instance,

Pointless. He’s also a regular contributor to

Perrier Award in 1998.

Clooney, all of whom have played Batman. Just

as we’re getting ready to eat I’d say, “So, what’s

with that voice Christian Bale does?".

circuit... do you find that sense of humour

Festival where he was nominated for the

would they be?

with other people.

differs greatly between countries?

DVD’s and is a regular at the Edinburgh

Well, August will be spent at the Edinburgh

gag here and there.

wished I’d said in arguments or confrontations

comedy and music shows on both BBC Radio.

realise, in as humorous a manner as possible,

Probably at college; I was involved in running

stand-up?

Mastermind and being a contestant on Celebrity

heckles tend to just be an attempt to ‘join in’

with the show. I generally make the heckler

that it’s a one man show.

the Student Union so had to make speeches

born Ed have been taking part in Celebrity

How do you deal with annoying hecklers?

Hecklers are rarely that annoying anymore. Most

When did you first realise you could make

people laugh?

A sucker for a quiz, recent highlights for Irish

The best bit is the time spent on stage. The worst

My friends. Nobody will ever make you laugh

like the people you know best and who know

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you best. I’m lucky in that most of my closest

COMPETITION!

into his 40s!

comedians so that’s a bonus.

We have two of the best seats

Style Magazine caught up with ed ahead of his tour…

What has been the highlight of your career

so far?

show on 30th September.

We’re looking forward to catching you at

with Martin Sheen on the Graham Norton Show.

at the modern world, as Ed continues to ease

Middleton Arena in the autumn… what we can

expect from your ‘Outside, Looking in’ tour?

You can expect a night of unparalleled hilarity

friends also happen to be professional

Getting to do a West Wing style “walk and talk”

I’m a massive fan of the West Wing so that was

a hoot.

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CRICKET’S 70TH BIRTHDAY FUN RUN GATHERS PACE Andy O’ Sullivan said, “The run will be a nice way to mark this great man’s contribution to Rochdale, while raising a few quid for such a worthy cause as Francis House.”

Jimmy added, “I am thrilled to be marking my birthday in such a fantastic way… Even if you are not a dedicated runner, come along and enjoy a leisurely jog around a course which is stunning.

Better still, why not come along as a spectator and support all the runners, as in this way you can still Photo: Jimmy Cricket with (left to right) Jackie Mason, Catherine Unwin (Runners), Chris Law (Licensee), Andy O’Sullivan (Race Organiser) Stella Fuller & Diane

contribute to the event and help us raise lots of money!”.Healey Dell by John Hollows

To mark four months to go, comedian Jimmy

preferred charity, the Francis House Children’s

Cricket has visited the start and finish location

Hospice in Manchester.

for the fun run that will be organised in recognition of him reaching the special age of seventy years old.

Jimmy popped up to see the Cock and Magpie pub in Whitworth; where runners will set off

Naturally, Jimmy will be on hand to wave off the runners and to meet them when they return.

The race is being organised by local race organiser Andy O’ Sullivan. He has plotted out a five kilometre course that takes in the breath-taking

from at 11.30am on 18th October, as they embark

scenery around Cown Reservoir. In fact, the race

on a five kilometre run, all in aid of Jimmy’s

will involve two laps of this magnificent beauty spot.

Anyone interested in participating in the Jimmy Cricket 70th birthday run can contact Andy for an application form at: info@andemsrunners.co.uk or visit www.jimmycricket.co.uk.

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NUTTER TAKES KUALA LUMPUR BY STORM!

Rochdale celebrity chef Andrew Nutter was amongst a whole plethora of international chefs who were flown in to showcase their talents at the Kuala Lumpur Big Kitchen Festival, and had the honour of being introduced to the Queen, Tuanku Hajah Haminah Binti Hamidun.

The city of Kuala Lumpur lit up as Merdeka

diversity of cuisine available in Kuala Lumpur,

Square came alive with the sights and smells

while promoting the city as a gastronomic

of local and international gastronomic delights

destination in South East Asia.

at the inaugural KL Big Kitchen Festival 2015!

Local and foreign foodies had the

international chefs and food experts.

Andrew is used to performing on an international stage as previous festivals have included demonstrations in Cape Town, Dubai

Kuala Lumpur City Hall in partnership with the

opportunity to get together and share their

and Johannesburg, but even he was blown

Ministry of Tourism and Culture presented this

passion of gastronomy whilst learning cooking

away by the sheer scale of the event which had

three day food festival that showcased the

techniques and tips from Malaysian and

his image pasted on billboards across the city.

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STYLE EXCLUSIVE

JEAN FERGUSSON

Style caught up with actress Jean Fergusson; a familiar face from the much-loved BBC series Last of the Summer Wine and more recently, Coronation Street.

Jean played man-mad Marina in Last of the Summer Wine for over a quarter of a century, where her portrayal of the biking bombshell soon won her the hearts of viewers‌ and of course, good old Howard!

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What was it like to work alongside such legendary actors as Peter Sallis and Bill Owen?

I loved doing scenes with Peter and Bill.

Bill always used to find a moment to put his head down my blouse!! It was great fun. I got on with them both very well.

How did you first get into acting?

I was doing my A-Levels in Bridgend, South Wales, when I heard about a very nice Amateur Dramatic Society down there so I decided to join!

They were doing a production of The Crucible by Arthur Miller and I was just playing someone in the courtroom. Then the lady who was playing the lead of Abigail announced she was pregnant and couldn’t carry on with the part, so the producer asked me if I would take over. So at aged 17, and in my very first amateur show, I was lucky enough to play the lead role, which was absolutely wonderful… and I got the bug!

Who is your inspiration?

Sir Ralph Richardson – I thought he was the bee’s knees! A wonderful and gentle, subtle actor.

Which Last of the Summer Wine scene or episode was your most memorable?

In 28 years there were an awful lot! I think the most memorable episode was after Bill Owen passed away and the writer Roy Clarke wrote three special episodes, which had a mixture of comedy and tragedy. Bill had died in between one block of filming and the next, so Roy had to think very quickly; he decided to incorporate Compo’s death into the episodes, which was a brave thing to do.

There was one scene where the whole cast were told we had to go out to this hillside, because there was a final message to Compo, but we weren’t told what it was.

I’ll never forget the moment; Edie (Thora Hird) was in her car, I was riding behind on my bike, Howard was with Pearl; we were all in various vehicles going around this huge mountain path.

We went around the corner and on the hillside was written ‘See ya Compo’. On a television screen you couldn’t grasp the enormity of it. There were hundreds of people, all dressed in white overalls, lying on the hillside and spelling out the letters.

The Last of the Summer Wine music played and the mass of people walked

away, dissolving into the hillside. It was genius. We didn’t even do a rehearsal; we just had to do it cold and see it as it really was, so it was true emotion. We were all in tears, as obviously we were saying goodbye to Bill as well.

What was it like to be part of such a well loved series?

It was wonderful. And it’s still out there on channels like Gold and Yesterday. We were top of the ratings so often and won a National Television Award. Fans still write and ask why they axed it! To be honest I’m not sure why the BBC axed Summer Wine, Heartbeat, or lots of those lovely, popular shows.

Did you get to keep Marina's wig or bicycle?!

I got it all! The wig, the costume, the bikes!

Only because we didn’t know the show was ending and the producer had always wanted me to look after Marina’s clothes.

The first bike that I ever had in the 80s hung in my garage in Yorkshire for years, as I had asked the whole cast to sign it.

Unfortunately, I didn’t have anywhere to keep it when I recently moved to London, so I auctioned it to raise money for charity.

Do you prefer theatre or television?

Oh I love both… such different skills are involved. Theatre is more exciting, having contact with the live audience. My theatre background prepared me for Last of the Summer Wine, as I did weekly rep, fortnightly rep and tours.

What was it like to grace the cobbles of Coronation Street a few years ago, as Dorothy Hoyle, in the major John Stape storyline?

I had been a big fan of Coronation Street since it started and it was great to work with many old friends; I knew the late Anne Kirkbride (Deirdre) when she was 16 and Barbara Knox (Rita) and I shared a dressing room at Oldham Rep in the 60s! I would have loved to stay in Coronation Street but I had a wonderful year and storyline.

What advice would you give to aspiring actors?

If you desperately want to act… and not just be famous… then don’t give up. You have to be able to accept the pitfalls and insecurities when you don’t get the part.

But if you’re determined, just keep going.

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The South will be headlining Rochdale Feel Good Festival

This year’s FEEL GOOD FESTIVAL (Friday 4th & Saturday 5th September) will be packed with food, cultural activities and live entertainment. Celebrity chefs Rachel Khoo, Kevin Woodford and Aazam Ahmad are set to host live cooking demonstrations; plus amazing headline acts The South and Toploader. More acts soon to be announced! The free event takes place on the Esplanade, with a big main stage outside the town hall.

Saturday 25th July will see the

Overlooking the beautiful Irwell valley, BLEAKHOLT ANIMAL

Springhill Hospice grounds,

SANCTUARY (Bury Old Road, Edenfield) is a charity committed to caring

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back, relax and listen to the beautiful sounds of the Greater Manchester

Take a journey back in time on the EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY. The

Police Male Voice Choir and Rochdale's

service operates between Heywood and Rawtenstall, with stations at Bury

Community Band, with compere Ian

and Ramsbottom. Fans of Thomas can spend the day with the little blue

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glass of wine.

from 6pm. A wide range of acts will be performing, from magicians to rock bands, so there is something for everyone. Visit

QUEEN’S PARK, in Heywood, is

www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk for more details/tickets.

packed full of things to do, with an activity centre, visitor’s centre, cafe,

HOLLINGWORTH LAKE, Littleborough, is a popular picnic spot! The

tennis courts and plenty of wildlife.

Visitor’s Centre is home to a small museum, cafe and gift shop, plus lots of

Queen Victoria originally presented the

guides to help you explore the area. The Water Activity Centre also

park to the people of Heywood in

provides a range of activities for all abilities, including sailing, windsurfing

1879. This Grade 2 listed park is of

and canoeing.

major landscape and historical importance, with gardens and a lake to enjoy. The park also still features some fine original buildings and structures including the Lodge House and the Victoria Fountain. Events are held every weekend and the park can also be the starting point for walks into the Ashworth Valley and along the River Roch.

Hollingworth Lake by Atheer Mahir / ADMSLC

HEALEY DELL NATURE RESERVE sits in a picturesque part of the Spodden Valley. It is rich in wildlife, with delightful scenery, spectacular waterfalls and a fascinating archaeological history. A disused railway line is now a nature trail, with magnificent views from a 100foot high viaduct. Please visit www.healeydell.org.uk.

Springhill Hospice Open Garden Day Sunday August 9th 2015 11am - 3pm Refreshments Available Entrance: £3.00

Healey Dell by John Hollows

For further details, please contact Elaine McConnell in the fundraising department on 01706 641790

Experience the awesome power of the world’s largest working steam mill engine. ELLENROAD ENGINE HOUSE (Elizabethan Way, Rochdale) is in steam on the first Sunday of every month from 11am-4pm. For more details log on to www.ellenroad.org.uk.

THE ROCHDALE HALF MARATHON, 10K and Fun Run take place on Sunday 23rd August. Exciting, varied traffic-free courses will take you on a tour of our historic town and breath-taking countryside, starting outside the stunning Rochdale Town Hall. A complete breakdown of the prizes, online entry and more information is available at www.rochdale.gov.uk/events. If you’re not taking part why not take the family along to cheer on the runners.

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SPRINGHILL HOSPICE Open Garden Day takes place on Sunday 9th August 11am-3pm (entrance fee £3).

Head gardener Nick Dent will be showing people around the beautiful Gold Award Winning Gardens.

There will be a floral demonstration from Flower and the Glory, a hanging basket demonstration by Newbank Garden Centre and stalls selling home made jams and pickles, Hospice grown plants and vegetable patch produce.

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TOPLOADER Pop rock band Toploader are in town for the Rochdale Feel Good Festival this summer.

With a string of top 20 singles including ‘Achilles Heel’, ‘Only for a While’ and ‘Time of My Life’ they are best known for their global hit ‘Dancing in the Moonlight’. The band will be taking to the stage for a free show on Saturday 5th September.

Their triple-platinum debut album ‘Onkas’ Big Moka’ was followed up by ‘The Magic Hotel’ which reached number three in the charts in 2002 and their total album sales already exceed two million.

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In 2013 they released ‘This Is The Night’ which reached number one in the Radio 2 Airplay Chart and ‘Dancing In The Moonlight’ re-entered the Top 40 for another three weeks, cementing it as one of the biggest songs of recent times.

Renowned worldwide as a crowdpleasing live festival band, four times Brit Award nominated Toploader have played all the major festivals including Glastonbury, V-Festival and T in the Park as well as supporting the likes of Paul Weller, Robbie Williams and Bon Jovi, where they became the last British band to play the original Wembley Stadium.

Rochdale Feel Good Festival returns on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 September, for its eighth year, with organisers promising another incredible showcase of entertainment, food and culture. There will be live music across indoor venues, a main stage against the backdrop of the town hall and a community stage. Celebrity chefs will host live cooking demonstrations throughout the event, which will also include the popular food market.

Absolutely, we always try to mix the old stuff and the new as much as we can.

Are you working on new music at the moment?

Yes we're always writing and thinking about new songs, we're going to be recording a new album this autumn.

Your sound seems to have changed quite a lot from the 'Dancing in the Moonlight' era...

I think all bands evolve and that was 15 years ago now. As you get older your tastes and influences as a musician change.

Do you still love playing ‘Dancing in the Moonlight’ or have you heard it a few too many times?!

Yes and yes.... it goes down a storm live and we're proud of its success.

Are you excited about festival season?

It's a fun time of year for us as we get to go out and do what we love doing. There's something really nice about playing in the open air with the sun shining.

You've spoken about living the 'rock star lifestyle' back in the day... have things calmed down this time around?

Thankfully they have a bit; not sure we could carry on at that pace these days!

What has been the highlight of your career so far?

We've been very lucky as a band and there have been so many but hearing 'Achilles Heel' on the radio for the first time was a very proud moment.

What has been your biggest gig to date?

Wembley Stadium, 90,000 people... with Bon Jovi.

And the best venue to play at?

Brixton Academy is a great venue.

Will you be touring soon?

For festival updates via Facebook, go to www.facebook.com/feelgoodfestival or connect with the festival on Twitter @FeelGoodFest.

Style caught up with the guys from toploader ahead of their trip to Rochdale in September…

We're looking forward to seeing you at the Feel Good Festival... can we expect to hear the old favourites as well as new material?

We're going to be recording a new album this autumn so there might be a tour after that.

What advice would you give to young musicians and bands trying to break into the music business?

Persevere, love what you do and remember to have fun doing it.

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After riding the UCL-10, I was surprised by how much like a normal bike it was. What’s more, the extra power helps you ride with a bit more confidence.

Our roads are now very busy… you don’t get much time or space to navigate when you’re on two wheels. So, unless you're an experienced rider, it can be quite nerve wracking. In heavy traffic having that extra little bit of poke to get you out of trouble can be very reassuring.

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The UCL is a really good way for people to ease back into cycling, particularly if they are older, a little unfit or just a tad nervous on a bike.

At £899.99 it will set you back more than most conventional commuter bikes, but as its eligible to purchase through the Government’s Cycle to Work scheme, you can spread the cost to help make it more affordable.

EBCO bikes come with a five-year frame warranty, and one year for parts and battery. The battery is, they say, expected to withstand around 500 charge cycles before it starts to lose significant capacity – so about two years in daily use.

This ‘low step’ frame makes it far easier to get on and off the bike, making it a great choice for commuters riding into work wearing their office clothes.

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TENNIS CLUB SERVES UP A TREAT

Style Magazine has teamed up with Rochdale Tennis Club to offer all readers their first year's tennis membership at half price! Get in touch with the club for more details. We also have a family membership (worth £150) to giveaway to one lucky reader. For your

chance to win just email competitions@rochdalestyle.com with

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Tennis has many fitness benefits and is also a great way to make some new friends. The friendly club love to see new faces on the courts, and everyone is welcome; whether you are an experienced player looking for somewhere new to play, you want to return to the game after a break or you are completely new to the game and just want to give it a go.

Rochdale Tennis Club is located on Hollin Lane, Bamford (off Norden Road, behind The Grapes), and shares the same site as Bamford Fieldhouse Cricket Club.

The club have five floodlit, artificial grass tennis courts, enabling tennis to be played all year round and in most weather conditions. Courts 1 to 3 were also resurfaced last year with ‘Tiger Turf’; the most up to date artificial grass tennis playing surface.

Social tennis is played on Sunday afternoons from 2pm and on Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm. All members aged 14 and over are welcome to join these social sessions.

American style tournaments, where players of all abilities mix in and play with and against each other, are held on a regular basis during the summer months.

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ASCOT AT NUTTERS

The annual ‘Ascot at Nutters’ event, in its eleventh year, was attended by 149 supporters of the NSPCC, with ladies dressing to impress as if they were at Ascot for the races.

Organised by Bob Chadwick and The Rotary Club of Rochdale, the event raised £18,500 for the NSPCC and its School Service.

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Fisherfield Farm Nursery, who are big supporters of the NSPCC, donated a cheque of £13,092 to the charity after fundraising at various events throughout the year.

During the event guests were treated to a drinks reception before sitting down to a three course meal prepared by Chef Andrew Nutter.

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COMEDIAN

NORMAN EVANS The name Norman Evans may be obscure these days to some Style readers. Many of us will only know him as a big influence on Les Dawson in the latter’s double act of Cissie and Ada with Roy Barraclough, but Norman was a lot more. His character of Fanny Fairbottom in a sketch called ‘Over The Garden Wall’ can still be seen on YouTube. This hilarious portrayal of a Lancastrian housewife gossiping with an invisible neighbour is a timeless classic. His other most celebrated routine, the Dentist, (where he plays both patient and dentist) shows that Norman’s talents were far greater than being merely a female impersonator. This sketch can also be seen on YouTube.

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In April 1955, Norman was driving back to his home in Blackpool and a cat ran across in front of his car. The car swerved to avoid hitting the animal and mounted the pavement, crashing into a lamp standard.

Norman was seriously injured and lost his right eye. His first reaction was apparently to ask his wife Annie, “Will my face ever be funny again?” Hundreds of get well messages and flowers were sent to the hospital, reflecting both Norman’s massive popularity, but also the genuine sympathy that the public had for this comedian at this difficult time.

Norman was born on 11th June 1901 and lived at 5 Ventnor Street in Rochdale, before the family moved to nearby Pullman Street. Norman’s father, Frank, worked for Rochdale Council as Assistant Overseer of the Poor. There was a strong Methodist tradition in the family; Frank’s father was a church minister for forty years and Frank was an organist for many years. As a young man, Norman himself was a local preacher.

Norman had attended Castlemere Central School and then went to work at a local solicitor’s office. He soon gave up this job and worked at Arrow Mill as an office boy for five shillings a week, later joining paper tube manufacturers, Swailes Ltd, as a commercial representative. Throughout this time Norman performed in many productions by Rochdale Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society, as well as being a member of the Corruptimists pierrot troupe.

Norman was greatly encouraged by Gracie Fields who had seen him perform at a charity show at Rochdale Hippodrome where she was topping the bill. Soon he switched full time to a stage career and was an overnight hit at London’s Alhambra

Theatre. After only three years in the entertainment business, Norman was the opening act at the Royal Variety Performance of 1937.

Norman appeared at the Royal Variety Performance on two more occasions, once at the London Palladium and once at the Victoria Palace. Norman’s real love was playing the Dame in the uniquely British tradition of pantomime. He set a record in the 1944-1945 season when starring in Humpty-Dumpty at the Theatre Royal in Leeds for no less than 22 weeks! In 1949 he even appeared on American television’s Ed Sullivan Show, which often showcased the best British performers.

In 1950 a film called Over The Garden Wall was released. Produced by Rusholmebased Mancunian Films, it starred Norman with Jimmy James, another famous northern comedian. The film may seem primitive to modern viewers with its largely single camera work and ‘set pieces’ which were basically music hall sketches acted out in a studio, but it gives us a priceless insight into Norman’s talent. It is available on DVD.

Nevertheless, within only eight weeks, Norman was back on stage performing. He returned to his hometown on many occasions, visiting his old school and workplaces, as well as appearing in a special week of variety shows in 1958 to help celebrate the borough’s centenary year.

Norman appeared on BBC TV with his own programmes The Norman Evans Show and Evans Abode and continued to do pantomimes and variety.

Norman’s physical health was not good after the accident and he sadly died aged only 61 in 1962. He had been taken ill at home in Blackpool with bronchial pneumonia and died a week later in the Devonshire Road Hospital.

At Norman’s funeral the minister said, “ I believe that it was in the providence of God that the stage, the microphone and the television screen became the pulpit through which he preached the gospel of happiness and friendliness.”

Norman Evans is buried in Blackpool’s Carleton Cemetery where, appropriately, the headstone of his grave is a low wall. His epitaph reads “Norman’s last garden wall!”

Check out Norman’s appearances on YouTube and you will see the inspiration behind not only Cissie and Ada, but also, arguably, Dame Edna and Mrs Brown.

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STRAWBERRY LACES

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Young entrepreneur, Donna Bushell, recently celebrated the opening of her new Littleborough boutique in style.

Guests were treated to champagne and strawberries, as they looked around the shop at the open event in June.

Strawberry Laces Boutique is home to a fabulous range of both ladies and girls fashion, and stock clothing, footwear and accessories at affordable prices.

The boutique are also official stockists of high fashion brand Glamorous, as well as the brand new footwear range by Sam & Billie Faiers.

Strawberry Laces, which was first launched in memory of Donna’s mother Jeanette, has been well known in the local area for two years, operating on a mobile basis for ladies nights and charity fashion events. But 32-year-old Donna jumped at the chance to have a

permanent address on the popular Littleborough shopping street. Donna commented, “It’s always been a dream of mine to open a boutique and I’m delighted to be joining the independent retailers in Littleborough. It’s a fantastic place to both shop and dine, offering plenty of variety, and is fast becoming a place that people visit from out of the area”.

Donna added: “The boutique has a feminine, girly feel, where mums can treat themselves, as well as their little girls. We have a ‘mini me’ range, a vast collection of footwear, accessories and clothing… and even Loveheart sweets on the counter! As a mum of three, I also know how important it is to keep prices affordable.”

The boutique are also delighted to welcome Sarah Butterworth (Embellished Divas) who offers an

extensive jewellery collection, ranging from sterling silver to costume jewellery and memory lockets which make the perfect gift.

For the latest news and offers, follow Strawberry Laces on Twitter.

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A few weeks ago, I came across the receipt for a family car purchased in April 1990. It was made out for £9,995 in exchange for a gleaming new Nissan Bluebird 1.6 LX. This got me thinking… adding inflation, that car cost the equivalent of a touch over £20k in today’s money, but what does that same £10k get you brand new in the current marketplace?

VAUXHALL CORSA In 1990, the Nissan Bluebird was on its way out with the new Primera biting at its heels, but today £9,775 will buy a brand new Vauxhall Corsa, only a few months out of the design studio. Admittedly, it will only get you into a base model 5-door 1.2-litre sting edition. But base models are nothing like those of the past, the Sting includes all the refinements you expect in today’s day and age, along with features such as cruise control and a USB compatible CD player.

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generation, culminating in this latest incarnation which is as good-looking in real life as it is in the carefully choreographed advertisements. The cabin is nicely styled with a very modern feel and has been designed to compete with the market-leading Ford Fiesta.

It’s also the Fiesta that is the benchmark for the driving experience too. So keen are Vauxhall to match their traditional rival that they have given the new Corsa a unique set up for UK roads, which although feels great around town, can be a bit twitchy at speed.

DACIA DUSTER I remember the Bluebird was bought as it was the largest car available for the budget at the time, and today the best value in terms of amount of car per £ is the Dacia Duster. £9,495 gets you the petrol 1.6-litre Access model in any colour you like so long as it is white. This SUV body is purely for looks, as the drive is provided through the front wheels only.

There is a charm at this level of basicness; people buy this car as they would a dishwasher - it cleans the pots and will therefore do for me. The cabin is once again, minimalist in its decadence with huge swathes of plastic trim but at this price you cannot expect leather and alcantara trim. Don’t get excited about any toys either, think yourself lucky you have power steering and electric front windows. Want a stereo?

That will be an optional extra…

Out on the road it does exactly what it says on the tin, it will get you where you are going but the ride wallows a bit, although this does soak up bumps nicely. The engine is eager though, and feels remarkably sprightly in a car this size; economy is reasonable even with a five-speed gearbox.

KIA RIO The bluebird was purchased by my grandfather as Nissan had, at the time, a bullet-proof reputation for reliability, and this being his “retirement car” was bought to last. Many people talk about the fact modern cars are almost built to be a disposable item, but Kia is bucking that trend with their comprehensive seven-year warranty. The Rio is equivalent in size to the Corsa but is generally aimed at a different demographic to the Vauxhall.

I have to admit I have cheated at this point. The Base Rio is priced at £10,145, but the first dealer I rang said straight away they would be willing to accommodate a discount to under the £10k budget and hinted an even better deal would be available if I went down to talk to them face-to-face.

This is a good package for the money; the 83bhp 1.25-litre petrol engine is lively and stays nicely on the power throughout the rev range, whilst the handling is set up tight enough to be engaging but without the need to employ the services of a chiropractor every time the council miss a pothole.

So whether it is style, space, or peace of mind you want, there is a choice of buying a factory fresh car without breaking the bank.

Once you get in the showroom, the dealers will try to tempt with all sorts of add-ons and the option to upgrade, but unless there are features in the package you really want or need, remember to Keep It Simple for the best value.

Mark D’Apice Motoring Expert

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30TH BIRTHDAY

CELEBRATIONS Rochdale’s popular lingerie shop, Chantilly, is celebrating a very successful 30 years in business. Chantilly offers exclusive ranges of lingerie, swimwear and nightwear and importantly, this is coupled with excellent customer service.

The thriving business boasts a long list of accolades, which include the highly regarded Stars Underlines National Best Shop Awards. The business was named as a finalist for ‘Personal Touch shop’ in 2007 and 2008, winning the award in 2012; and also a finalist for ‘Best Shop’ in 2011 and 2013.

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Chantilly was voted ‘Best Independent Retailer’ in 2008 and 2009 and was awarded 'Best Business Overall' in 2008.

Chantilly was a finalist in the Drapers Awards 2010 and more recently, Chantilly won ‘High Street Retailer of the Year 2014’.

Style Magazine would like to congratulate Owner of Chantilly, Marjorie Thompson, and her employees on reaching this milestone and wish the business continued success in the years to come. A perfect example of the wonderful independent retailers we have in the borough.

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ROCHDALE’S LATEST SOAP STAR! Top Rochdale hairdresser Greg Couzens has recently added to his popular Couzens’ range, by launching his very own Hair and Body Bars… handmade by the man himself!

Greg makes the bars from his kitchen workshop, which he says includes a ‘massive cauldron’! And after setting the kitchen on fire once already, Greg commented he might soon need to make space at the salon for his expanding soap factory, as word is spreading about the fantastic new range. Greg added: “The bars have already proved very popular at the salon, with clients buying bars for themselves or as presents. Many people have commented on how great their hair and skin feels and a few have mentioned that the bars can last for months.”

Greg uses only the highest quality ingredients he can source, to ensure the

purest formula. Rich essential oils are used, instead of cheaper perfumed varieties, ensuring the bars don’t strip the hair or skin.

They are also paraben-free and perfect for sensitive skin.

The bars are priced at just £3 each and there’s no unnecessary packaging, ensuring an environmentally friendly purchase!

The bars all have different skin and hair benefits and there’s something to suit everyone; varieties include lemongrass, peppermint & tea tree, coconut, lavender & cinnamon.

The lemongrass bars, in particular, are a firm favourite with the Style team! Not only do they smell amazing, but lemongrass has endless benefits for the skin and hair, including being a natural antiseptic, toner and moisturiser. Lemongrass is also rich in antioxidants and vitamins, helping to prevent skin aging, wrinkles and skin pigmentation.

To celebrate the launch of the new Hair & Body Bars, Greg would like to offer Style readers a free bar of their choice. The first ten people to pop into Greg Couzens salon, on The Walk, and mention Style Magazine will receive the freebie!

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ROCHDALE IN THE FRAME We’re celebrating the beauty of our borough… to submit your photographs (amateur or professional) for our next edition please email features@rochdalestyle.com, post to Style Magazine’s Facebook page or #rochdalestyle on Instagram.

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WITH FESTIVAL DATES IN THE CALENDAR, THE SUN SHINING IN BLUE SKIES ABOVE AND A TRUE BUZZ IN THE AIR, IT FEELS LIKE SUMMER IS IN FULL SWING. AND WHERE WOULD WE BE WITHOUT THE HOTTEST INSIDER INFO? SO HERE, JUST FOR YOU, I HAVE PUT TOGETHER MY SUMMER ‘MUST HAVES’ FOR 2015.

Who knew we’d all be so negative this season?

Let’s start with nails. Nail trends can change rapidly and this summer comes the arrival of, not one, but two of the quirkiest and visually stunning trends; pressed pigments and the abstact design of negative space. Both these nail trends really pack a punch. They are sophisticated yet visually enchanting and you will receive so many compliments on your ‘stand out’ nails. For examples of these nail trends with inspiration taken straight from the catwalks of London and Paris fashion week simply ‘like’ The Retreat page on Facebook.

It’s all in the eyes…

Another huge trend that hit the catwalks is winged liner; in an array of colours, models strutted up and down the catwalk donning fabulous feline eyes. Winged eyeliner is a little tricky and it does take practice, but once perfected can really change the shape of your eye.

The width of the liner alters the size of the flick taking your look from daytime, to 50’s pin up, to sexy and sultry. It’s not a look that can be achieved without the right tools however, so you will need to invest in a good quality fine angled liner brush (these don’t have to cost the earth, prices start from as little as £13 for a professional brush).

You will also need a good quality liner in either black or brown to start with as these colours suit most, if not all complexions, and flatter any skin tone. Once you are comfortable creating your feline flicks you can go bold… maybe try a colbolt blue or teal green… be experimental and have fun.

So many women fake it!

With so many outdoor pursuits to be enjoyed this season it’s important to stay safe. Whether you are attending Ascot for champagne and strawberries, or getting down and dirty at a festival it’s important that you protect yourself from harmful rays. This is often something we fail to do in the UK because we don’t envisage that temperatures could reach the dangerous heights of the Mediterranean, but as I sit writing this feature I have my window open and the temperature outside is a scorching 24 degrees.

UV rays can give us a lovely tan, something we all crave, but it does come with consequences. Harmful rays from the sun can cause premature ageing of the skin, hyper pigmentation and of course, skin cancer. My advice is to wear a big hat to shade your upper body, use a high factor SPF sun protection and re-apply throughout the day. I recommend Soleil Plasir by Darphin Paris £29 – an exquisitely silken cream with Karanja oil, and skin texturizing Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin E. Don’t obsess over having tanned skin… fake it till you make it! I promise that with professional application and advice your tan will look unbelievable and you will be the envy of all your friends. I would recommend a spray tan by St Tropez or if you prefer an at home DIY tan why not try a user friendly self tan from the large range St Tropez have to offer? From gradual everyday applicator tans, to professional results mousse, mitt tans and their brand new gradual in-shower tan.

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Style Weddings

Welcome to Rochdale Style’s wedding guide. in these pages you will find many local independent retailers and venues, which all provide a high quality Style-approved service.

Why not meet local suppliers in person by heading along to a wedding fayre…

Sunday 6th September

Wedding Fayre at Littleborough Cricket Club.

Free entry for all or VIP tickets available for just £4, which include a glass of sparkly on arrival, canapés, food tasters and a goody bag! 12pm onwards.

Sunday 4 october

Rochdale Wedding Show at Rochdale Town Hall

Promising everything you need to organise your perfect wedding, with the help of the regions finest suppliers, the day will feature a breathtaking catwalk show and over 60 experts specialising in everything from stunning dresses and cakes to classic cars and entertainment.

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WEDDING BEAUTY TIMETABLE In the final run up to your big day it’s time to start thinking about getting your bridal look polished to perfection.

But there’s plenty of beauty planning to consider, you need to book appointments well in advance and make sure your skin is photo-ready.

Enter the style team from online beauty retailer Hairtrade.com who have put together all your beauty needs into an easy to follow timetable to ensure you look beautiful on your wedding day.

SIX MONTHS BEFORE ` Get serious about skin care If you don’t already have a skin care routine, start getting into the habit now.

No more going to bed with your make-up still on. A simple cleanse, tone and moisturise regime will keep your skin in tip top condition.

` Start exercising Exercising is not just important for getting in shape but also for reducing stress levels.

If you’re prone to breakouts during hectic times try yoga to increase posture strength and relieve tension. You’ll be looking and feeling great both on the inside and outside.

THREE MONTHS BEFORE ` Book consultation appointments with make-up artists.

If you’re getting your make-up professionally done, consult with a few different make-up artists to see who you are happy with. Once you’ve found one that gets the look you want, book early to avoid disappointment.

` Start experimenting with fake tan You don’t want to have a streaky fiasco on the big day so leave yourself plenty of time to get your bridal golden glow. Think about the neckline of your dress and any existing tan lines you’ll need to even out.

` Teeth whitening Start an at-home teeth whitening routine to give you perfect pearly whites. Don’t leave this to the last minute as you need to factor in sensitivity and you might not get the results you’re after with a quick session a day or two before the wedding.

ONE MONTH BEFORE ` Have a trial run of make-up for the big day. In your head trying Kim Kardashian style contouring may be a good idea but have a practise with it in advance, as the style might not suit you. If you’re doing your own make-up, now’s the time to buy the products you’d like. Ask for samples from beauty counters to give them a test run before you buy.

` Get your eyebrows shaped Leave plenty of time for getting your eyebrows shaped professionally. This will leave enough time to grow them out in places if needed.

` Salon facial or facemask at home Time to start making your skin glow. Book in for a facial or start using facemasks at home.

` Cut down on tea and coffee You don’t have to full on detox but cutting down on tea and coffee will reduce staining your teeth and flush your body of caffeine.

TWO WEEKS BEFORE ` Exfoliate and moisturise To get those silky soft elbows, hands and feet, start an exfoliating and moisturising treatment once or twice a week.

` Drink lots of water Staying hydrated is the cheapest and easiest beauty trick in the book. Aim to drink one and half litres of water a day for clear glowing skin.

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ONE DAY BEFORE ` Pack an emergency make-up kit Get all your essential make-up for touch ups packed and give it to a trusty bridesmaid.

` Get a mani-pedi You’ll be too excited to sit patiently and wait for your nails to dry on the big day so make this one of the last things you do the night before. Go gel with your manicure and pedicure to keep the colour lasting right through to your honeymoon. ` Have a bath Unwind in the tub to ease your mind of any pre-wedding jitters.

Try adding some essential oils for luxuriously soft skin the next day.

` 8-10 hours sleep They don’t call it beauty sleep for nothing so get a good night’s rest for the big day.

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LITTLEBOROUGH’S BESPOKE BRIDAL SERVICE Violet Flamingo is a bespoke clothing company based in Ebor Studio, Littleborough. Owner, Lindsey, offers two main services, one of a kind made to measure bespoke clothing and limited edition ready-to-wear.

The bespoke option is a very personal service. Every client will have an initial consultation where you discuss ideas, your personal taste and what will suit your figure. From this point on, anything can be made. The only limit is your imagination!

Lindsey commented, “The bespoke creation so far have been so varied, from a bride who wanted a traditional lace and beaded gown, to a bride who wanted a blood red Hollwood glamour gown. Anything is possible.”

Lindsey added: “Most clients comment on how comfortable their dress was on the big day. When you have something made specifically for your figure it makes you feel fabulous!”

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BEST OF BRITISH

The stars came out to support the ‘Best of British’ GEM Appeal summer ball in Rochdale. The charity's patron, the former Corrie and Loose Women star Denise Welch, and former Waterloo Road actor Jason Done were among the guests at the charity’s bash at the Riverside in Whitworth. Also in attendance were the mayors of Rochdale and Whitworth.

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They helped the appeal raise £2,300 towards buying a £250,000 tandem mass spectrometer for screening newborn babies for the Willink Unit at The Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

A traditional British dinner of tomato soup, roast beef and strawberries and cream was served, before guests danced the night away.

COME ALONG TO NUMBER TEN GALLERY 10 Baillie Street Rochdale OL16 1JG 9th July 2015 @ 7.00pm

l Art Gallery and Gift Shop l Large Selection of Cards l Original Paintings l Handmade Jewellery l Glassware l Local Crafts l Gift Vouchers Available

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PERFORMANCE POETRY Louise Fazackerley is a professional performance poet and artist in education.

Winner of the Radio 3 Verb New Voices commission with her spoken word show ‘Love Is A Battlefield’, Louise has appeared on Radio 4 Women’s Hour, Radio 3 ‘The Verb’, BBC Radio Lancashire and BBC Manchester. She’ll be performing ‘Love is a Battlefield.’

TICKETS £2.00 6th August 2015 @ 7.00pm STORYTELLING Christine McMahon is a vibrant Storyteller with an international reputation. She has a love of traditional folktales, particularly those with a link to her Northern roots.

Born in Lancashire, living in Yorkshire, her ready wit and warm manner mixed with a dollop of Northern grit make her a unique performer who tells tales close to home even when she is far away!

TICKETS £2.00 Book at www.rochdaleliteraturefestival.co.uk

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A FAMILY AFFAIR Frank Blakeley & Son Ltd was established in 1950 by the man himself, supplying textile machinery accessories, in particular, parts for shuttles. The premises were initially opposite St. Luke's Parish Church on York Street, Heywood. Style Magazine went to find out how it all began and meet four generations of the Blakeley family!

After leaving school in Manchester, Frank Blakeley worked at a business which supplied equipment for many well-known golfers, but at the outbreak of war the firm transferred him to their weaving shuttle making factory in Heywood, where he became the Export Manager, dealing with countries far and wide.

Early in 1950, a customer came from New Zealand and complained of poor service, suggesting that if Frank were to set up his own business dealing in shuttles and allied items, he would send him all his orders.

This was a very big challenge to consider but in September 1950 the business of Frank Blakeley was set up in a small way and, optimistically, many new avenues and outlets would come forth. It wasn’t easy without a convenient warehouse but in a few years, things were falling into place and became a bit easier with the help of a good packer and Margaret, Frank’s wife, as secretary.

In the early 60's he moved into a three-storey mill on Rock Street at the Hopwood end of Heywood. Margaret commented: “All the time we had been developing the export and import of weaving loom shuttles and allied parts and Frank made long trips to Switzerland, Egypt, India and Hong Kong to discuss business. We had long been importing shuttle jaws from Switzerland and Austria and eyes from Germany and Italy, visiting many times.”

Unfortunately Frank died in 1964 and Margaret, carried on the business. Frank's son Nick joined the company in 1976 but by this time a change of direction was necessary. Margaret added: “The textile trade began to lose out because manufacture was being set up by India; trade here was definitely suffering. There had been 42 shuttle makers inthe British Isles and I believe there is only one in Todmorden now.”

One of the company's suppliers suggested engineering supplies as there were so many small to medium sized shops in Heywood alone. Nick chose to diversify and turn his efforts to building up an entirely new business for Frank Blakeley.

Three years later Nick's brother, Adrian, joined the business as things had really started to take off. The early eighties saw a move

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down to Miller Street to Rhodes Mill, as much more room was needed for expansion.

By this time there were about ten staff but things soon went from strength to strength.

The firm grew until again more space was needed, as by this time they were doing a lot more than just Engineering Supplies.

Fortunately in 1998, the mill around the corner became available so the move was much less stressful than the one from Rock Street. Since then, the company has acquired another branch in Leyland and now boasts fifty staff. In recent times they have installed a Kardex stock control machine

and a brand new, state-of-the-art computer system along with a personalised clothing department.

Margaret commented: “As time elapsed, without initially fully intending to do so, several members of our ever extending family have joined the company. Nick's’ wife, Barbara, came to help in the office and their daughter Alex came in l988 to begin a long and efficient career – I finally decided it was time to hand over to new ideas and computers at the age of 68 in 1990! Nick and Barbara’s two sons James & Richard have also joined. James is now Works

Director at Heywood while Richard is in charge at our Leyland branch. And now I have great grandchildren who have learnt the ins and outs of the business – Joshua and Jessica – and even Joshua’s fiancée, Sarah.

Grandson, Ben, is a salesman. Will there be a fifth generation?!”

Margaret added: “I think Frank must be looking down on us and saying ‘I made a brave move so long ago and it has thankfully born much fruit’.” the company are planning an open Day on 28th august to mark 65 years!

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Tony McNicholas Carpet Design

Tony McNicholas Carpet Design is a family business, established 30 years ago in 1984.

The company is growing continually, introducing new products to remain exciting and inventive.

We have a large customer base, with a very high percentage of repeat custom.

We offer a friendly professional service, which includes free measuring, written estimates and advice.

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RSPCa RoChDale & DiStRiCt NeWS another operation. He is also on pain medication and a special diet.

Victor is unneutered and not microchipped and we have not been able to trace an owner. Any help towards these bills would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be made on the website, in the animal centre or any of our shops. Text RSPC33 followed by the amount to 70070.

RECENT SUPPORTERS...

Sarah’s Epic Challenge – Sarah Bagley is a local RSPCA Inspector and raised money by swimming two miles across Lake Windermere, cycling 140 miles coast to coast then running 18 miles. Read her story on the National RSPCA website and you can still sponsor her on her Virgin Money Giving page.

A big ‘thank you’ also for funds raised at Clara’s Coffee Morning. Clara was a chicken recently adopted from us and her new owner raised £163 at a coffee morning held at Holt Mill Support Services in Whitworth.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY…

Weds 15th July - The Alan Bracewell Big Band Night at the Pack Horse Inn, Elbut Lane, Birtle. The band have kindly agreed to put on an evening at the Packhorse Inn to raise money for our animal centre in Rochdale. The 16 piece dance band (Glenn Miller style) will play outside (weather permitting). You could have a tasty meal in the restaurant and listen to the music play - you'll soon be tapping your toes along to the beat! There is no entrance fee but there will be a raffle to raise RSPCA funds. Last year’s event was a great success and we hope to repeat it this year.

Sat 25th July - Littleborough Rushbearing Festival. We will be having a stall in Hare Hill Park selling RSPCA goods and pet treats.

SPECIAL APPEALS...

Washing Machine Appeal – With the amount of washing an animal centre has to tackle, we really need two large usable washing machines. Only one of our machines works and volunteers have been taking some of the washing home. One of those volunteers, Barbara, undertook a walk along the Rochdale Canal from Manchester to Todmorden on 25th June to raise funds. An industrial size washing machine can cost £1,200! If you feel you can support this appeal please ring 01706 861897 or see our website.

AND FINALLY…

There are some lovely cats, kittens and rabbits in the animal centre on Redcross Street waiting for loving new homes. There is nothing cuter than a little kitten or a puppy but there are just too many. It is so important to have your pet neutered or spayed to protect the health of your cat and avoid unwanted litters.

If you feel you would like to volunteer for the RSPCA there are opportunities in our shops in Todmorden, Littleborough, Milnrow, Heywood, Middleton, Castleton and Rochdale Yorkshire Street or Oldham Road. Volunteering opportunities occur also in the animal centre.

Victor - This beautiful cat had been hit by a car and was rushed to the vet by a kind hearted passer-by. The cat was bleeding from his eye, nose and mouth, had blood in his lungs, head trauma and a broken upper and lower jaw. He has been on a drip and his lower jaw wired together which will eventually need For advice or information on any of the above please ring the RSPCA on 01706 861897 or check the website www.rspca-rochdale.org.uk or find us on Facebook.

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OUTSTANDING AWARD

Rochdale based business woman Julie Bowmer recently picked up the award for Outstanding Woman in Business at the E3 Business Awards in June.

Julie has majority interest in three businesses situated in Rochdale, TBD Associates, Baker Bennett and The Business Depot.

There is also a fourth business TrailerTeq – Mechanical Engineering which is situated near Leyland, all of which come under the group umbrella Likahea Holdings.

It is this diversity, the ongoing training of staff, along with the passion for the regeneration of her hometown that won her the award.

The recent trophy is just the latest in a long line of accolades, which include a Rochdale Business Award and a Grocer Award with Tesco in 2015. She was also a

finalist in Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2013, North West Business Awards 2013 and 2014 and Skills for Business Awards 2014 and 2015.

Unbelievably, Julie left school with no maths qualification, before heading to University as a mature student to study accountancy and finance.

She is now a Chartered Management Accountant and fellow of the institute, who holds a Masters of Science degree in Predictive Business Analytics.

After heading a management buyout of bakery distribution company Baker Bennett, Julie was instrumental in turning a ¼ million pound net loss into almost ½ million pound

net profit within five years.

She is also the sole shareholder and managing director of Likahea Holdings which incorporates her majority shareholdings in a wide range of successful companies (ranging from distribution to IT).

However, of these companies the 'apple of her eye' is TBD Associates, a boutique accountancy practice, with offices in Rochdale, Hove and Knutsford. Incorporated in 2006, the company has grown steadily year on year ever since, now servicing over 1400 clients.

Julie’s most recent venture has been to team up with her son Liam and form The Business Depot. The company capitalises on Liam’s software writing background - as concept creator of gaming phenomenon Angry Birds - bringing in the simplicity of the front end of gaming with the complex structure that lies behind, the TBD portal. The portal is free to all management accounting clients, makes financial information more relevant for business people and easy-to-use on smart phones, PCs and iPads.

The Business Depot also provides hosting services, helping businesses drastically reduce capital expenditure on IT equipment and software to ease cash flow and facilitate growth.

Julie’s daughter, Katie also won the Junior Woman of Rochdale award last year, for her local business and fundraising efforts.

PROVIDING MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS, VAT RETURNS, PAYROLL l In House Management Accountants specialising in generating realistic forecasts for your business l Jaybee’s Business Centre at St Chads Court renting spacious offices (one left!!) l Added value services include Tax Advice, Business Mentoring and Coaching, R&D, and much more l The Business Depot Cloud Hosting and Business IT Solutions

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DINE iN StYLe the GooD FooD guiDe the BauM

Alison and her family along with Team McNeeney are now in their third successful year at The Oxford. Sporting a range of cask ales, summer ciders & fabulous wines & bubbles. Offering great pub food with a modern twist & a famous specials board full of the weird & wonderful all week. A large attractive beer garden along with ample parking make The Oxford an ideal destination for long summer afternoons (if we get any!) Home cooked food served until 9pm Monday to Saturday & 7pm on Sundays. Their ever popular Quiz Night on the first Wednesday of the month offers something different from the usual with all the fun helping to raise over £3000 for the Motor Neuron Disease Assosiation.

33-37 toad lane, Rochdale.

01706 352 186 www.thebaum.co.uk

the oxford 662 Whitworth Road Rochdale ol12 0tB 01706 345709

the healeY

The Healey has undergone a truly magical transformation yet still retains its traditional local public house feel and is featured in The Good Beer Guide & Cask Marque. Proud of its quality home cooked food served 7 days a week. Why not try them for a daily roast, beer battered fish & chips or the Lancashire cheese selection. The Healey is the ideal place to start and finish a walk through Healy Dell Nature reserve which is just on its doorstep. Steeped in history The Healey, like its sister pub The Baum, has a real welcoming feel.

Food served Mon -Sat 11.30am - 9pm, Sun 12pm - 6pm. 172 Shawclough Road Shawclough, Rochdale ol12 6lW Book on 01706 645 453 thehealeyshawclough@hotmail.com

DeMetRiS CaFe & taVeRNa

Situated within the Coach House in Littleborough you will find Demetris Cafe & Taverna. It is a cafe during the day, but on Friday and Saturday evenings, you can also experience fantastic Greek Nights. The night’s include Greek Mezze, 15 courses, plate smashing, free ouzo and a live bouzouki band.

The venue is also available for private Greek nights and can seat up to 36 people. If you want the total Greek experience then book your table now. Evening bookings only. Now open Sundays. littleborough Coach house lodge Street littleborough 01706 378481 / 07889 868 954 www.demetris-taverna.co.uk

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the oxFoRD

Purveyors of Quality Food, Wine & Real Ale. Situated next to the CO-OP museum in a conservation area, The Baum has a welcoming oldie world ambience, with wooden floors and old enamel adverts. The quality bar menu, served all day 7 days a week, consists of light lunches, traditional dishes and tapas. The Baum offers an excellent selection of world beers on draught & bottles plus 8 ever changing guest cask ales & cider. Featured in ‘The Good Beer Guide’ for the last six years, winning CAMRA’s National Pub of the Year 2012. Rochdale Ghost Walks start from outside The Baum on the first and third Thursday of every month - £5pp.

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RoSe ' N ' BoWl CaRVeRY

The Rose N Bowl has been serving bar meals and their famous carvery for almost 25yrs With the private bowling green (available for booking) panoramic views and heated decking its Rossendales popular all year round venue with regular entertainment (home of the World Gravy Wrestling Championship). A favourite for families and group celebrations - book early to avoid disappointment. Give us a call about our specials & early evening deals, keep updated by joining us on Facebook.

Food available Tue - Fri 12.00 - 2pm & 5.30pm - 8.30pm Sat 12.00 - 8.30pm Sun brunch 10.00am til 12.00 then bar meals & carvery til 8.30pm Newchurch Rd Stacksteads 0l13 0ug 01706 879555 owned by lords Caterers Whitworth lancashires leading outside caterers est 1934

SPRiNghill at the CRaVeN

Treat yourself to afternoon tea or simply join us for lunch at Springhill Tea Rooms & Gift Shop, situated just a stone’s throw from the Hospice at the bottom of Broad Lane. Open 10am - 3pm, 7 days a week (weekday menu includes daily hot specials).

Simple, home cooked food served by amazing Hospice volunteers and a fabulous shop with gift ideas for all occasions. For bookings contact Sarah on 01706 641790. All profits from the tea rooms and gift shop go directly to Springhill Hospice. Also available for private functions.

7 Broad lane, Rochdale, ol16 4Pg.

the PeaCoCk RooM

The Peacock Room at The Crimble has now placed itself amongst the regions fine dining culinary elite. With 2 AA Rosette's and 2 Michelin Knives and Forks it has become the Deckers Group’s premier fine-dining restaurant.

The Peacock Room uses the finest ingredients featuring the best cuts of meat prepared in their own butchery department to create a variety of sumptuous dishes. The extended wine list will provide you with the opportunity to combine our dishes with a variety of wines from around the world. The Peacock Room are passionate about the quality of ingredients they use. They work closely with local suppliers to ensure the dishes they serve are to a consistently high standard. The constantly evolving menu encapsulates modern English cuisine with a contemporary twist. Watch out for their regular special offers and themed evenings, details of which can be found on the website: www.thedeckersgroup.com Bookings can be made online or over the phone on 01706 368591.

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Cuchulain’s at the Crimble is a warm welcoming pub. It is a perfect spot for a casual meal or leisurely drink. It now includes the Secret Garden, an outdoor dining and drinking area. If the British weather allows, relax outdoors and enjoy the rural countryside location in which the Crimble sits.

The new menu includes: traditional favourites, salads, sandwiches, deli boards and burgers, as well as some freshly made great value kids meals. These use the same quality ingredients you expect from the Crimble, including meat direct from Deckers own Butchery.

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Kids can make their own pizza or top their own ice cream! So gather the whole family; discover a new favourite or take comfort in a classic.

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MURDER AT DEEM HOUSE ST ANN’S PLAYERS Murder at Deem House was written in 1980, however St Ann’s Players performed the play to a modern audience with great confidence in what was a very complicated plot. They were helped by the stage crew, who had built a very convincing interior of the period. There were some familiar faces on stage in this production and director Dave Stopford put together an experienced cast who certainly didn’t disappoint. The audience were certainly gripped by this production as the plot twisted and turned throughout the evening. The play, which is set in Deem House, revolves around nurses Rhona Iver and Gladys Boone, played by Judith Mansfield and Lynda Kent, who have been looking after old Mrs Deeming up to her death. When Mrs Deeming’s lawyer John Dudley arrives played by Clive Hartley to finalise the will we all think everything is going to plan… until we find he is fobbed off and consequently shot!

The plot starts the first of its many twists and turns as we meet Flora the flirtatious maid, played by Annette Nodwell, who gets some well timed laughs. Joanne Frost bursts in as the jealous wife Sylvia Dudley with her usual stage presence, and when Dudley is shot Peter Dignan makes a convincing appearance as Superintendent Forrest, assisisted by his

dopey sidekick Kevin Lawman. Thrown into the mix is a seductive performance from Sue Howarth as Denise Talbot and Michaela Kitchen complements this strong company as Judy Donlan.

The cast must be complimented on keeping up the excellent standard that is expected by a St Ann’s audience. If you want to catch their next production INSPECTOR DRAKE AND THE BLACK WIDOW in October then book your tickets on 01706 710033.

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STRASBERRY TARTS ORIGINALLY, A WILD STRAWBERRY SPECIES, THE BERRY WAS ON THE VERGE OF EXTINCTION BEFORE A DUTCH GROWER REDISCOVERED IT SEVEN YEARS AGO. THIS FRUIT HAS THE GENETIC MAKEUP OF A STRAWBERRY, BUT ALSO TASTES LIKE A RASPBERRY. AWESOME! FOR THE SWEET PASTRY 250g plain flour 90g icing sugar 120g butter 1 egg Pinch lemon zest METHOD 1) For the sweet pastry, in a food processor blend together the flour, sugar and butter until it forms a fine crumb. Add the egg and lemon and knead to a smooth dough, place in the fridge to firm slightly.

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SPRINGHILL HOSPICE

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Fundraising events for 2015 are already off to a sensational start with the Hospice to Hospice Walk, Go Green and the Traditional Country Fete raising much needed funds. The Hospice to Hospice Walk again broke attendance records, with over 300 Springhill strollers walking the 7.25 miles circular route, calling in at Dr Kershaw's Hospice in Oldham.

But the summer is far from over and with a couple more events before the nights get darker, Springhill are making sure that the whole community can join in the fundraising, with two lovely Hospice based events.

SATURDAY 25TH JULY will see the Hospice grounds transformed into a picture perfect picnic for the SUMMER SERENADE. Bring along a picnic, a blanket and some friends; sit back, relax and listen to the beautiful sounds of the Greater Manchester Police Male Voice Choir, Rochdale's Community Band and compere Ian Jenkins.

Call Fundraising for your ticket 01706 641790. £7.50 each including a glass of wine.

ON SUNDAY 9TH AUGUST, 11am-3 pm (entrance fee £3.00), Head gardener Nick Dent will be showing people around the Hospice’s Gold Award Winning Gardens, including their now well established vegetable garden, for the OPEN GARDEN DAY. There will be a floral demonstration from Flower and the Glory, hanging basket demonstration by Newbank Garden Centre and stalls selling home made jams and pickles, Hospice grown plants and vegetable patch produce. It's an excellent opportunity to have a look around the oasis of calm created by Nick and the amazing volunteer gardeners.

Whatever the season, another of Springhill's fundraising ventures is going from strength to strength; THE SPRINGHILL TEA ROOMS AND GIFT SHOP.

Retail Initiative 2015", commented Sarah Ford, Income Services Manager.

Such is the popularity of the tea rooms that more dining space has been created by converting a room at the side of the property

and also adding picnic benches with parasols outside, allowing people to dine inside and out.

GENEROUS DONATION FROM THE RESIDENTS OF YEW COURT A recent visit to Yew Court at Hamer by Springy, the Springhill Hospice Mascot and Trustee Ken Davies resulted in a wonderful surprise donation of £2000 being presented to the Hospice by members of the Residents Association. The monies had been collected by the residents over a period of time, following various fundraising events and outings organised by their Social Committee.

Anne Peacock, Social Secretary and Yvonne Kowalczuk, warden at Yew Court explained, “The residents have enjoyed very much their regular social events while at the same time raising monies for a very worthy local cause, Springhill Hospice”.

Trustee Ken Davies expressed his pleasure on receiving the excellent donation from Yew Court and how proud the residents should be on their remarkable achievement.

"We're overwhelmed by the response we've had since opening the tea rooms. At this year's Hospice UK Fundraising Awards, our Tea Rooms were honoured with an award for the Most Inventive SPRINGHILL HOSPICE, BROAD LANE, ROCHDALE, OL16 4PZ. For further details about any of the above, please contact the fundraising department on 01706 641790 or by e-mail lillie.winterbottom@nhs.net 62

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CHAMPION OF CHANGE

PIONEERS MUSEUM AWARDED CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE

The Rochdale Pioneers Museum has been

Middleton Rotary Club member John

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FREEMASONS PRESENT CHEQUE TO KIRKHOLT JUNIOR BOWLERS

The Rochdale District Charity Steward, Doug Smith, accompanied by Anthony Gillard and Mike Royds from the Rochdale Freemasons, recently attended the first Junior County Bowling match of the season at Kirkholt Bowling Club, Rochdale. Here the local youngsters were playing host to teams from Furness and Dewsbury.

The purpose of the visit was to present a cheque for ÂŁ200 to the Rochdale District Junior Bowling League to assist with travelling expenses to away games. The league runs two teams; Juniors under 16 years of age and Youths under 20 who, in addition to Furness and Dewsbury, have fixtures away in Leeds and Doncaster.

Tim Rothwell, the League Treasurer, said that they are extremely grateful to the Freemasons of Rochdale for their support as travel costs are spiralling each year and he feels that it is beneficial to the players that they travel together, as a team, and enjoy the whole experience.

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REMEMBER A LOVED ONE Would you like the opportunity to purchase a memorial bench with an inscribed plaque to commemorate a loved one? Installed and maintained in the beautiful surroundings of Springfield Park. This scheme is run in partnership between the Friends of Springfield Park and Rochdale Borough Council.

For more information please contact Ian Trickett, Environmental Management, Rochdale Council, tel: 01706 922073, email: ian.trickett@rochdale.gov.uk.

To join and/or support the Friends of Springfield Park group (FoSP) email: springfieldpark2009@hotmail.co.uk or tel: 01706 713029 www.springfieldpark.btck.co.uk. www.rochdalestyle.com

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HEYWOOD LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR CANCER RESEARCH

Bamford born Saxophonist, Anthony Brown, recently entertained at a lunchtime concert held at Bamford Chapel and Norden United Reformed Church, Norden Road in aid of Cancer Research. The programme was a beautifully selected variety of music played on soprano and alto sax, accompanied by the ‘brilliant’ Leo Nicholson.

The concert was sponsored by The Yearsley Group, Heywood, to which the committee is very grateful for their continued support.

In the past twelve months the small committee of eleven ladies, have raised £13,500; with the concert raising £450.

ROCHDALE AIR CADETS DRESS TO IMPRESS

1263 Squadron Rochdale Air Cadets recently celebrated their first formal dining in night for over 30 years at the Mercure Norton Grange Hotel in Rochdale. Strict dress regulations apply and these are carried over into the Squadron dinner. A disco was held for the cadets, along with a raffle and auction to raise funds for the Unit which eventually came to nearly £1100. The Squadron parades on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and potential new recruits are more than welcome. For more information visit www.aircadets.org or contact the Squadron directly at oc.1263@aircadets.org.

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Occasionally they also hold 'in house' evenings, when they might have a fish ‘n’ chip supper and quiz, musical or craft evenings, along with annual Christmas and birthday parties.

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They hold regular fundraising events and in the recent past have supported several worthy causes including the Osteoporosis Society, the Christie Hospital Manchester, Petrus and the Air Ambulance North West.

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