COMMUNITY NEWS Man of Rochdale 2012
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Photo: (left to right) Man of Rochdale 2012 Norman Wellens with toastmaster Alan Calow and Man of Rochdale 2011 Steve Butterworth.
Middleton Rotarion Norman Wellens was voted Man of Rochdale 2012 at the Man of Rochdale luncheon held at Rochdale Town Hall. Norman Wellens has worked tirelessly for the people of the borough through his services and support to the bereaved. He founded and runs the Middleton & Heywood Bereavement Support Group. Norman is a committed member and twice president of the Rotary Club of Middleton. He was also a committed Scout and maintains links here to this day. In his time he has been a Cub, a Scout, A Cub Leader, a Scout Leader and a Queen’s Scout. He has also served the community as a Governor of Parkfield Primary School and Stage Manager for Middleton Amateur Operatic and Drama Society. Norman is one of Santa’s key helpers and helps Father Christmas visit children in Middleton every year, working to a very busy schedule, so busy in fact that he has needed to enlist the help of Middleton Rotary Club. Over the busy Christmas period Middleton Rotary Club raises around £5000 for local causes.
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Paul Sheerin, who previously owned Heroes Fine Foods in Norden, is back in town selling delicious food at The Norden Arms Deli. Style has tried and tested the delicious pate from Ruthin in North Wales… and not forgetting the great selection of wines and beers! Hic.
SUPER SPA TREAT
The Retreat Beauty Salon, Rochdale, recently ran a Facebook competition ‘The Super-Someone Spa Day Challenge’, encouraging people to nominate a friend or loved one for a spa day worth over £200, including champagne and flowers. Emma Fitton, Salon Manager, commented: “We received so many heartfelt stories of ‘super someone's’ that go over and above to help others, despite often struggling and battling their own problems through illness or otherwise, that we just couldn't single one out... instead we decided to offer the spa day to two lucky winners!” The winners of the Super Someone Spa Day Challenge were Donna Bushell and her mother Jeanette, nominated by Lisa Christie, who both enjoyed a full day of relaxation and exclusive use of the facilities, including several luxury spa treatments.
2013 will mark the 9th annual fundraiser for the NSPCC, held at Nutters Restaurant on Ascot Ladies Day. The annual fundraiser has raised over £40k so far and always proves very popular, supported by Andrew Nutter and sponsored by Fisherfield Nurseries. Tickets for this year’s event on Thursday 20th June can be obtained from organiser Lisa Kay on 01706 376775. 78
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Photo: Lisa Christie (left) who nominated her friend Donna Bushell (right).