January 2014 - Happy New Year!
WHAT’S ON - January Peel Tower Open Wednesday 1st January & Sunday 12th January
Climb Peel Tower to take in the magnificent view. If the flag is flying, the tower is open to the public. Admission 50p child, £1 adult, £2 family (2 adults and 2 children). Proceeds go to charity. Free parking, on Lumb Carr Road, Holcombe. Opening and closing times are approximate. Tel: 0161 253 5899 Philip Hurst Dance Saturday 4th Jan – 7pm to 12am Join Phillip Hurst for a night of 50/50 sequence and ballroom dancing. Admission £7. Location: Longfield Suite, Prestwich town centre. Tel: 0161 253 7227 Blood Donation Sessions - Bury Monday 6th January 2014 Times: 13:15-15:30 & 17:15-19:30 Metro Christian Centre, 13 Parkhills Road, Bury BL9 9AU Blood Donation Sessions - Walmersley Tuesday 7th January 2014 Times: 13:15-15:30 & 17:15-19:30 Red Hall Hotel, Manchester Road, Walmersley, Bury BL9 5NA Egerton Ladies Choir Rehearsals start again January 7th Tuesday Evenings 7:30pm –
9:00pm(during term time) Location: Heaton Park Methodist Church, Bury Old Road, Prestwich (just down from Heaton Park MetStation). Vacancies for soprano,alto and mezzo voices. No audition, music provided. We sing classical and modern music and songs from the shows. More information from our Secretary on 0161 798 5138 or just come along on Tuesday night. www.egertonladieschoir.weebly.com Artisan Naturalists of Prestwich Wednesday 8th January – 7.30pm Following on from the success of the Artisan Naturalists project, we have invited Rob Trueblood to tell us about these working men who made such a valuable contribution to our understanding of plants. £4 donation.Location: Longfield Suite, Prestwich town centre Tel: 0161 720 6100 Research Evening Wednesday 8th January – 7.30pm to 9pm Assistance in researching your Bury family history. Location: Blackburne Hall, behind Bury Parish Church, The Rock, Bury. Tel: 0161 761 6334 Guided Walk Around Springwater Park Friday 10th January – 10am to 11.30am Join the ranger for a leisurely walk around Springwater Park. There will be uneven surfaces in places. Please bring refreshments and wear stout footwear and suitable clothing. Location: Springwater Park, Lilly Hill Street, Whitefield Tel: 07780 588330 Tango Ball Friday 10th January – 8pm to 12am For those with passion and skill for dancing Argentine tango. Location: Longfield Suite, Prestwich town centre. Tel: 0161 253 7227
I Will If You Will - Ladies Only Indoor Bootcamp For Beginners Saturdays – 9.30am to 10.15am (Starts 11th January 2014) Break out from the gym to join us at Boot Camp. Squats, push-ups and burpees, mixed with running and competitive games, give you a whole body work out. Everyone welcome (from beginners upwards). For women aged 14 and over. No need to book, just turn up. Costs £2. Location: Radcliffe Riverside Community Sports Centre, Spring Lane, Radcliffe. Tel: 0161 253 7729 Bury Artisan Markets in Ramsbottom Sun12th Jan – 9.30am to 2.30pm
Ramsbottom Farmers’ Market has been running for over 15 years and is the flagship for the borough-wide artisan markets. With over 55 stalls on Market Place and inside the Civic Hall, this is the largest and most popular of the markets. Ramsbottom Civic Hall, Market Place, Ramsbottom. Tel: 01706 828359 Blood Donation - Prestwich Sunday 12th January 2014 Times: 10:00-15-12:30 & 14:0016:00. The Longfield Centre, Off Bury New Road, Prestwich, M25 1AY. New or regular donors can make an appointment to donate, or find out more information about giving blood, by calling 0300 123 23 23 or via www.blood.co.uk. Guided Walk From Phillips Park To Prestwich Clough Tues 14th Jan – 10am to 2.30pm Join the ranger for walk around
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