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ISSUE 9 | JAN - FEB 2015 | FREE
Happy New Year!
New Year New You Local History Features What’s On & Half Term Events Win a Marriott Spa Day for Two
BUYING, SELLING, RENTING IN 2015?
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Welcome Happy New Year! We hope you all had a brilliant Christmas and managed to get a little relaxation time in between all the festivities! With every new year comes a new (or not so new!) set of resolutions. We all try and improve at least one aspect of our lives, be it health, fitness or quality-of-life related. This issue, we’ve invited a few local businesses to share some of their knowledge and expertise to help us on our way! Enter our competition and you may win a Spa Day for two, courtesy of Worsley Park, Marriott Hotel and Country Club. Wouldn’t that be a great way to kick off 2015? Enjoy the first issue of the year and we look forward to bringing you many more in 2015!
Susie
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Happy Birthday George’s George’s restaurant in Worsley celebrate their 1st birthday!
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Cat Fostering for RSPCA Short term cat foster carers needed
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A Visit to Parliament Salford students head to London
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Salford Autism Working with local people affected by Autism
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Monton Village Update What’s lined up for 2015
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New Year New You 5 pages of tips and ideas for an improved you in 2015
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Black Diamonds Local coal mining history
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Monton Veterans’ Shelter Uncovering the history behind an unpublished photograph
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Local Business Feature
Left to right: Ryan Giggs, Kelvin Gregory, Bernie Taylor
HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY GEORGE'S! Owner, Ryan, Kelvin and Bernie reflect on George’s first anniversary back in December 2014 and tells Live it Local about the Restaurant one year on. “It has been good first year,” Giggs explains as he sips a morning coffee. “Kelvin has always taken an interest in food and restaurants and Bernie really has the experience. He had the restaurant before when it was an Italian, so he has the know-how from being in the restaurant business for the last 15 years and has guided us with a lot of things that perhaps we didn’t know.” “Me and my friends felt that Worsley was just missing somewhere like this where you could go, no matter what time of day,” continues United’s Assistant Manager, who grew up in the area. “We are pleased with how it has gone and now there are people like us who can do what we wanted to do 10 years ago when we were growing up.” Gregory, co-owner and a former solicitor, adds, “We had always talked about doing it together and when the opportunity arose to do it here in the village at Bernie’s location, it seemed the obvious thing to do.” A main highlight really stands out; “When we opened, we wanted some outside space which the original restaurant didn’t have,” explains Giggs. “We wanted to open out the back as 4 LIVE IT LOCAL
that’s where you get the most sunlight and we have heaters at the front and a great view of the canal.” After seeking council planning permission, the additional areas at the Barton Road venue, which seats 32 at the front and 40 at the back, opened in summer. “I think it surprised everybody, the amount of business we did,” says Taylor. “Just the fact you can open the doors and it creates a totally different space.” “That’s Manchester now,” chips in Giggs, “creating that café culture where you sit outside and have a coffee. We have never had that in the village and that’s why we were so keen and fought so hard to have it.” Making the most of all its facilities, George’s caters for business lunches, conferences and even afternoon teas. “All our food is cooked from fresh and that’s what really makes us stand out from our competitors; we are an independent, we aren’t a chain,” explains Taylor with pride. “Everything is absolutely locally sourced and our head chef, Andrew Parker, makes a point of doing that.”
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Short Term Cat Fostering Scheme We are currently seeking people to take part in our Short Term Cat Foster Scheme. The scheme will involve volunteers providing temporary refuge for a single, adult cat for a 2-4 week period before the animal goes into our cattery for rehoming. Why? We are hoping to keep newly admitted animals isolated from other felines for a short period to minimise the risk of minor infections between cats which are so common and easily spread in catteries.
We will provide full support including all the food, equipment, transport and treatment that the cat requires. We just need your home and your kindness!
We are looking for foster carers who:n Have no other cats in the home. n Live in South Manchester or Salford. n Have some experience of caring for cats, whether they be owned or fostered. n Be available on at least one weekday between 9.30am and 5.30pm. n Can offer care to a cat for 2-4 week period and provide an ongoing commitment to this scheme. n Flexible so we can organise a meeting to discuss details in person at your home ASAP. For more information contact:-
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BRIDGEWATER SCHOOL
MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE As your child draws to the end of their primary school education you are faced with a range of choices. You’ll no doubt want your child educating across a broad number of subjects to achieve the best results that they are capable of, whilst enjoying themselves as they grow up and develop their own sense of self to go out into this world as an individual. Please take your time to think about the time your child will spend in school and how you would like them to turn out at the end of their schooling. Ideally you’ll want your child brought up in a safe, family environment that matches your values, where they are known personally throughout their schooling from their early years to adulthood, and to entering their chosen profession or University.
We could say that we would provide that and more for you and your child. It would be better still to let you hear what the last ISA school inspection report said of Bridgewater School. They said that pupils’ personal development is outstanding, and that the school is highly successful in its aim to develop pupils’ spiritual, moral and cultural understanding. Pupils are confident, articulate and sensitive to each other’s needs. The Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Schools Association went on to say “I think that what Bridgewater does so wonderfully is sow a seed inside each and every pupil that will grow into something very special.” Please feel free to contact the school to arrange an appointment with the Head and a tour of the school. Our Senior School Entrance Examination is Friday, 30th January 2015.
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Community News
Salford Learners Head to Parliament Nine learners from Salford City College’s Pendleton and Eccles Sixth Form Centres joined over 100 other young people on a trip to London, to visit the Houses of Parliament for the ‘My Voice, My Vote Democracy Café’. The event was organised by UpRising, a UK-wide youth leadership development organisation, which aims to open pathways to power for talented young people from diverse and under-represented backgrounds. After arriving at the Speaker’s House, the learners were welcomed by Labour MP Rushanara Ali, before being asked to split into groups to discuss a number of key political topics. Supervised by professionals from the political sector, the groups had two hours to discuss their opinions on immigration, crime, the health service, the economy and unemployment.
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“Young people are rarely given an opportunity to learn about politics, and UpRising events like this are a great way to break down the barriers between MPs and young people,” commented Lydia Wright, who is the My Voice My Vote Programme Co-ordinator for Manchester. “I think that arriving at the Houses of Parliament and being introduced to the MPs was very intimidating for the young people at first, but very soon they all came out of their shells and gladly contributed their ideas.” “I liked sharing my opinions on topics I am passionate about, and I enjoyed hearing other people’s views too,” added 18-year-old Rebecca Bate, who is studying Performing Arts at Pendleton Sixth Form Centre. “I was also really thrilled to meet Rushanara Ali.” www.salfordcc.ac.uk | 0161 631 5000
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salfordautism Led and run by Autistic People for Autistic people salfordautism, the new group working with Salford City Council to support anyone in Salford affected by autism and those around them, has been very busy over the Christmas period. As well as working with national and local bodies to inform and develop local services for autistic people, we have been getting to know local groups and helping a range of individuals with everyday problems that make living with autism that much worse. The 24/7 0845 emergency contact line has been a lifeline to adults in crisis and worried parents of autistic children alike, offering information and guidance, someone to listen and understand (we understand 'cos we live it!) and, where necessary, get involved and 'do something'. Networking with other individuals and groups nationwide through Facebook, Twitter and email has helped to spread news and information from the world of autism, linking people together to
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Community News
Monton Village Update! IDig for Monton… You’ve heard the slogan “Dig for Victory”? - well MVCA would like you to “Dig for Monton”! It’s all part of keeping Monton Clean and Green. Every Sunday, volunteers go out on the greens in Monton to dig, clip, weed, plant, litter pick and tidy up. Could you offer some help to keep our greens looking good? Any time you can spare will really help make a difference to. To get involved, contact Florence: florence_mccarthy@hotmail.com
Spring and Summer 2015! It may seem early to mention this, but we just have to let you know: n We are already planning for a big, fun, social event in Monton, early in 2015. We are really lucky to live in our lovely village with so many
great neighbours. This will be chance for us all to socialise; get to know each other better, have fun, let our hair down and relax together. We are already planning this now, so DO keep your eyes on the (NEW!) MVCA website for more details on how to get involved and how to get tickets. n You really won’t believe this! Most of you will know Monton Summer Festival gets bigger and better every year - and that’s because we plan and work harder and longer every year! SO, meetings to pull together The Festival will start in January. We are looking for helpers - from an hour a month or so, to being more involved, and of course, helpers on the day will be essential. If you want to take part in this great Community Event, please contact Festival Director Liz Harris on liz@montonmarketing.co.uk.
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We understand that this is a difficult time and we offer a sensitive and professional service to deal with an estate following death in the most efficient manner possible. If the circumstances are appropriate, home visits can be arranged. We work, where appropriate, with carefully selected professionals including Accountants, Independent Financial Advisors, Pension Specialists and Stockbrokers to ensure you receive the best advice possible. For more information call 0161 790 1825 The Manse, 2b Memorial Road, Walkden, M28 3AQ
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New Year New You
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Get help achieving your New Year's resolutions, whether it's losing weight, getting fit, eating more healthily or drinking less. Local health & fitness experts are on hand to offer some great advice to keep you on track and stay motivated. For those of you who need to recharge your batteries or want a fresh new look, be inspired by our beauty and fashion features!
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10 Tips for a Great New You! “New Year New Start” by Juliesweigh2fitness (formally Rosemary Conley classes) 1. Give away any chocs, biscuits, sweets and unhealthy nibbles you still may have around, to avoid any temptation. 2. Take up exercise anything from walking, exercise DVDs or joining one of our local classes. 3. Write down everything you eat or drink this really can help, if you are over eating you can be so unaware of those little nibbles we have daily. 4. Get an exercise buddy - you’ll keep each other going, or come to class and make new friends with people who want to achieve the same goals as you. 5. Be aware of your meal when you eat. No multi-tasking; sit down to eat. Make your meals a time when you can share it as a family and enjoy your food. 16 LIVE IT LOCAL
6. Breathe and relax - take 5/10 deep breaths before your meal, relax after to allow the meal to digest. 7. Nourish your body - eat your 5 or more portions of fruit or vegetables. 8. Cook fresh, so you know exactly what is in it. Sugar, fat, salt... remember pre-packed meals can be loaded with these. 9. Treat yourself! Allow yourself a daily 100 calorie treat. 10. Rest - have a rest day from exercise and allow your body to recover. Let this be your “New You” Year, whether it be weight loss, increasing your fitness, or both! Julie x For more advice:-
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New Year New You
NEW YEAR • NEW YOU • NEW LOOK As the hustle and bustle of the busy season has come to an end, it’s time to beat those January blues and take some time out to relax and indulge in some well deserved “me time”. Discover a NEW LOOK & FEEL GREAT this 2015 with the Ultimate Sincerity Beauty makeover...
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Esperar Boutique has just opened its doors to the fashionable and style conscious women of Monton! We invited them to share their top tips for LOOKING GOOD, and the TRENDS they predict will be big for Spring-Summer 2015.
Confidence Learn to love yourself and your body! Every single woman I’ve ever dressed has turned around to me and said, “I hate my shoulders or I hate my feet or my waist”. Every single person feels the same way - male or female, celeb or non-celeb. We strongly believe that a woman feeling confident instantly makes her outfit! Celebrate who you are and enhance your assests! If you are a classic pear shape for example, wearing an oversized shirt will do nothing for you! Accentuate your waist with a long sleeve, fitted cropped jumper and a high waisted pencil skirt. This will give the illusion of curves in all the right places, whilst showing off your waist!
With age comes Class Just because you’re no longer in your twenties doesn’t mean you need to change your style, you still feel the same, but perhaps your figure has changed? So just think more classic! Every woman, whatever her age should have a LBD in their wardrobe. Shop clever, and choose timeless pieces that will easily mix and match with existing items you have to freshen up your look, such as a tailored jacket, and skinny trousers.
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for an outfit for a certain event, then sit back, relax and let your sales assistant do the leg work! She should be able to pick out what you need and style the outfit for you. Maybe it needs a statement necklace, and maybe it needs shoe boots rather than strappy heels! You don’t need to be a celeb to be treated like a VIP!
SS15 Trends It’s all about smart tailoring, with contrasting soft colours such as navy, peach and pink. Channel your inner boss and work pink skinny peg trousers with an oversized navy cape and keep accessories chunky, keeping it feminine with loose cuts and pretty colours will nail the look! Prints are around to stay especially with the 70’s trends making an appearance! Think festival, fringing and floral! Layer the look up with next season’s favourite fabric: suede, to take you from the cold winter months into fresh spring days. Shoulder bearing in ‘IN’! Shoulders are sexy and were HUGE on the catwalks. Next seasons dress has to be off the shoulder, no accessories required - just keep it simple. Enjoy a VIP experience without the hefty price tag! Personal Shopper • Style Advice • Unique/ one off pieces Browse our gorgeous collection of Party Dresses, Saturday Night Outfits, Jewellery and Casual Wear
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New Year New You
Join Worsley Park Marriott Leisure Club in 2015 and maintain your resolve to stay fit and healthy. Whether you are looking to our new Marriott Bootcamp, try a high octane class or simply take time out and relax in one of our pools, our dedicated fitness professionals are here to help.
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New Year New You
Fitness Resolutions...
THE POWER OF COMMUNITY As one year approaches it's conclusion, another year of possibility beckons. This can be a great opportunity to take stock of our lives and re-evaluate our dreams and aspirations. Although as individuals, we are wholely unique, the topic of fitness or losing weight is one that makes its way on to many of our New Year ’s resolutions lists. As many a successful coach will tell you, consistency of training is half the battle. We have all started a new fitness programme to find that weeks or months later we have lost motivation, got bored or lost focus of why we where doing it in the first place. Sometimes that may be because that type of exercise was a bad fit for us, other times it may have been that we just lacked that little bit of support to keep us on track. There are many things we can do to increase our chances of success, however sooner or later, life is going to get in the way and your ability to remain focused and committed is going to be fully tested.
SHARE THE EXPERIENCE We believe the power of community is a wholely underestimated tool that can make a real difference to your long- term relationship with fitness. Ultimately, no hobby - fitness or otherwise is likely to succeed if you don't enjoy doing it, and for that matter why should you!?? That's why sharing in the experience with somebody else can make your experience more fun, and more likely to last. That's not to say a Bootcamp like ours isn't going to be tough at times, but if you can share in the experience, sweat together, ache together and 20 LIVE IT LOCAL
have a laugh whilst doing it, then you're half way there. There's something inherently satisfying w h e n s h a r i n g t h e e x p e r i e n c e of hardship and getting through to the other side. Group exercise is no different - battling through a tough session and comparing notes at the end is as equally important as that last push up. It's all part of the experience. Being asked by a fellow bootcamper why you weren’t able to attend last week's session might seem like a small matter, but ultimately it’s these small things that re-enforce that sense of camaraderie and feeling of belonging. We believe wholeheartedly in the power of community; not only for practical reasons but we believe that all of life’s experiences are that much richer when shared. We love our community and if any of this resonates with you, the chances are, you will too! Please message us if you would like to try one of our sessions, we would love to hear from you.
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THE ENIGMA OF
MONTON VETERANS’ SHELTER designed by the Borough Surveyor, commenting that it was not what they had expected but what the ‘City Fathers’ felt Monton should have, and ‘it could have had more comfortable seats’! Monton was disappointed. No joyful opening ceremony took place, ruling out the ‘opening ceremony’ theory for the photograph. The ‘military presence’, suggested as evidence that the Shelter was dedicated as a War Memorial, is actually a lone Bugler.
The Event The Photograph This unpublished photograph, belonging to the owners of the former Eccles Journal, can be found in Salford History Library. It has been the subject of speculation and mystery and has been attributed to having been taken at the opening ceremony of Monton Veterans’ Shelter or the Shelter’s dedication as a War Memorial. Neither is true. It was taken when the Monton Shelter played a small part in national history in the 1930s. In 1928, the Revd A G Fox, Vicar, St Paul’s Church, campaigned for the building of a shelter on Monton Green for the use of ‘Veterans of Industry’ (pensioners) during inclement weather. The Council’s rejection of the application provoked strong feeling amongst the old men of Monton. The Vicar, along with Councillor James Staton Speakman, responded and called a public meeting. Over 200 people crammed into the Francis Street School. The ‘elite’ of Monton gave their support for a shelter for old men. Local councillors, aware of public opinion, supported the application to the Council for a modest shelter, costing about £25, to accommodate 25 to 30 people. The Council agreed. In 1930 the Church Magazine reported the completion of the Victorian Promenade Shelter, 24 LIVE IT LOCAL
From archive photographs of Mayors in the 1930s, Councillor J S Speakman, who campaigned for the shelter, is identified as the Mayor in the photograph. His term, and therefore the event, occurred during 1935/6. The unusually large document is the pivotal factor in determining the reason for the event. On 24 January 1936, the Eccles Journal carried a photograph showing Mayor Speakman, accompanied by the same Bugler, on Eccles Town Hall steps. Crucially, the Mayor is reading from the large document. It was reported that, following the death of King George V on 20th January, Edward VIII, who later abdicated, was proclaimed King throughout the land. This Proclamation was read throughout the Borough by the Mayor, first at Eccles Town Hall, then at the Peel Green Tram Terminus and lastly at Monton, where local people assembled as Bugler James Powell, Lancashire Fusiliers (Territorials), sounded the alarm. Accompanied by Civic Dignitaries, the Mayor, Councillor J S Speakman, read the Proclamation. Monton Veterans’ Shelter welcomed the ‘City Fathers’ and made a fitting backdrop for this historical announcement.
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HALF TERM ACTIVITIES ORDSALL HALL MUSEUM VALENTINE'S QUIZ Have a go at our fun quiz and win a small prize at the end. Sun 15th to Sun 22nd February £1 per quiz (no booking req’d) CREATE A COAT OF ARMS Design your own coat of arms. Sun 15th to Sun 22nd February FREE ‘FEED ME’ FLYTRAPS Make your own venus fly trap and see how many flies you can catch! Tue 17th February 10.30, 11.30, 1.30 and 2.30pm £1.50 per child (book on arrival) FABRIC DESIGN Have a go with fabric paints, pens and dyes to design and create your own bag (tote bag or mini rucksack). For ages 8-12 years. Wed 18th February 10.30-12:30 and 1.30-3.30pm £5 per child (booking essential)
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EGG BOX GARDEN Make mini beasts, flowers and toadstools, all from egg boxes! Thu 19th February 10.30, 11.30, 1.30 and 2.30pm £1.50 per child (book on arrival) Tel: 0161 872 0251 www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk
THE LOWRY LITTLE ARTISTS Make your own galloping unicorns out of junk! Make them fly, jump and canter with a sprinkling of magic dust! LITTLE ACTORS We slip and slide through Frozen worlds to bring Olaf, Anna, Kristoff and friends to life in this fun and interactive drama workshop. Age 5-11 years. Mon 16th - Fri 20th February 11.00am - 12.30pm, Daily £3.50 Tel: 0843 208 6000, www.thelowry.com
SALFORD MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY SALFORD AT WAR QUIZ Pick up a copy of our special quiz and find the answers in our World War One exhibition. Sat 14th - 22nd February £1 per quiz MAKE AND TAKE: DOG TAGS Have a go at making your own I.D. tags. Sat 14th - 22nd February FREE MR TOMLINSON’S SWEET SHOP Browse the shelves and see what sweet treats are in store at Mr Tomlinson's shop! Mr Tomlinson's shop is situated on our recreated Victorian street, Lark Hill Place. Fri 20th February 10:30am to 3:00pm Tel: 0161 778 0800 www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk
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Local History
BLACK DIAMONDS
Local Coal Mining Astley Green Colliery, Pit Yard Image courtesy of Astley Green Colliery Museum (AGCM)
That’s what my Granny used to call coal and she knew what she was talking about, both are carbon after all… Back in 1950, as far as we were concerned, coal was far more valuable, it was the difference between being warm - or cold. Times were hard and in the face of bitter winters, she probably used the enticing description to motivate me into joining her on the banks of the Bridgewater Canal, to pick the precious black and shiny stuff that warmed our house. With a battered old pram and a hessian sack, we would wrap up well and walk the stretch between Worsley and Boothstown, where the banks are raised above the surrounding fields. This was the best place, because those raised banks are composed largely of tipped slag and coal fragments - waste from the local mines (“pits”), that dotted the landscape to the immediate north. It was also a stretch where kindly “bargees” enroute to Barton Power Station with coal cargoes, might shovel some onto the towpath for our benefit ! It may be astonishing to most of our present population, who see no evidence of mining today, to learn that we stand on what was once one of the largest and most productive coalfields in Britain. About 300 million years ago this area was a vast tropical swamp, similar to the Amazon rainforest where, over millennia, vegetation died, was covered and compressed, into what we now call coal. And there it stayed, immense stored energy deep in the earth, almost ignored until about 300 years ago. 30 LIVE IT LOCAL
Here and there it occurred on the surface, laid bare by erosion and was called “seacole” then it might be used to warm a home or by a blacksmith to work iron.
The Coal Boom All that changed with the arrival of the Industrial Revolution, when the demand for energy soared and wood was scarce and inefficient. Mines were sunk everywhere and at Worsley underground canals, 52 miles of them, were hand hewn from the rock to connect all the Duke of Bridgewater’s mines to his new Canal, to convey coal to Manchester. So abundant were the coal seams and so thick (at Worsley 4 feet thick, elsewhere up to 7 feet) that a shaft sunk almost anywhere found coal at different levels. Soon the landscape became studded with lattice towers of iron, surmounted by winding wheel headgear which lowered “cage” lifts full of men, women and children (as young as 6 years of age), deep into the earth to the coalfaces, to work in darkness and dust to harvest the valuable mineral. Such workforces numbered in the thousands and, what had been small agricultural villages, grew into squalid mining towns to house them. With black faces permanently seamed with coaldust and their lungs choked by pulmonary diseases, they sur vived... but not for long. Death was a frequent visitor, if not from disease, then from tunnel collapse or explosion of “fire damp” gas. Black hills of slag waste from the mines surrounded their towns, many of which still exist, hidden by scrubland. FOR ADVERTISING OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 0161 790 2504
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Local History
Gin Pit Colliery, Astley, 1935 (Image: Manchester Library)
Cable railway, Mosley Common Colliery, 1948 (Image: Manchester Library)
The Lancashire Coalfield stretches from the foothills of the Pennines to well beyond Wigan in the west, from the Ribble Valley in the north to mid-Cheshire in the south. Beneath much of that present landscape the geology must resemble a gigantic termites nest of shafts, tunnels and galleries, slowly subsiding into the voids left by the extracted coal. The lakes that we locally call “flashes” are testimony to such collapse. Some are very large indeed, such as Pennington Flash near Leigh, now a nature reserve and a haven for waterfowl. The scale of all this mining can scarcely be comprehended today, but at its height in 1907, there were 358 collieries (“pits” in our local parlance) in production, with a total workforce of 100,000 men! They extracted more than 20 million tons of coal annually in the first quarter of the 20th century until demand slackened and eventually all mining ceased locally in 1993. Coal and its pollution, its “carbon release”, is now regarded as an undesirable fuel in this country. Among the last mines to close, in 1968, was Mosley Common near Ellenbrook. Mosley Common was a “Superpit”, with many shafts and huge coal reserves (which still remain unexploited to the full). At its peak it employed 2,400 workers above and below the surface.
Underground Canals at Worsley during the 1960s
Not far from where the executive homes of Ellenbrook now stand was the fringe of the pits slagheap, now covered by a dense stand of birch trees. Its near neighbour, Astley Green Pit, is the sole remaining visible relic of what was once a mighty industry. Sunk to exploit the deep coal seams beneath Chat Moss and employing 2,000 miners, Astley closed in 1970. Now preserved as a Mining Museum, Astley retains its pithead tower, winding gear and Engine House - the latter containing a 3,300 hp steam engine that powered the cage lifts. It also possesses a fleet of locomotives used to convey the coal over colliery lines to “Chutes” at Boothstown and Worsley that decanted their cargoes into barges. Rising almost 30 metres above the trees of today, the tower is easily seen from the village and nearby Bridgewater Canal. The Museum is well worth a visit and forms a fitting memorial to those who worked in this famous, and infamous, industry. Beneath it, under Chat Moss, still remains much coal, perhaps awaiting the day when processes can be found to make coal a clean and acceptable fuel. Written by: John Kirwin
NEXT ISSUE: Life and Death in the Mines Left: Entering the Cage, Astley 1937 Right: Astley Colliery Pithead Tower today
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What’s On
JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2015 Community Events CLAREMONT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Height Methodist Church, King St. Meeting to discuss issues affecting the local community including, crime, housing and environmental issues. Wed 7th January Wed 4th February 7.30 - 9.00pm Free Tel: 0161 737 7199 COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETINGS Open meetings where local residents can influence neighbourhood decisions:CLAREMONT AND WEASTE Venue TBC Tue 20th January 6.30pm Claire Fewings - 0161 925 1117 SWINTON AND PENDLEBURY Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road Tue 13th January, 6.15pm Marie Shields - 0161 607 1961 KNIT AND NATTER Height Library A knitting group for beginners & experienced knitters & crocheters. Bring along your yarn, needles/hooks and meet up with like minded people. Mon 5th & 19th January Mon 2nd & 16th February 5.30 - 7.00pm 50p for drink & biscuit Tel: 0161 736 1907 COMMEMORATING WAR Worsley Road United Reformed Church, Swinton An evening of songs, poems, letters and acting scenes from World War I – present day War. Our senior youth theatre will entertain while you enjoy the “rations” you bring and buy while “you the troops” are being entertained. Unreserved café style seating. Bring your own refreshments. Sat 7th February, 7.00pm Sun 8th February, 5.00pm £5.00 Helen: 0161 211 9955 Email info@urbanstage.co.uk 32 LIVE IT LOCAL
Family Activities SATURDAY PLAYHOUSE The Lowry Every Saturday morning in our new family space, The Lookout. Offering a range of exciting art activities for young artists and their families. Each time there is always something new to do! Suitable for ages 5-11 years. Saturdays 11.00am Free Tel: 0843 208 6000 FAMILY FUN WEEKENDS Imperial War Museum North Activities throughout the day for all ages. Throughout the weekend the whole family can get involved through craft activities, object handling and children’s tours. Meet charming puppet characters in interactive storytelling sessions. Saturdays & Sundays Free Tel: 0161 836 4000 www.iwm.org.uk THROUGH THE AGES... LIVE! Ordsall Hall Come join us at the Hall for Ordsall Live! Our monthly family fun day packed with arts, crafts and activities. Sun 1st February 1.00pm £1.00 per child (no booking req’d) Tel: 0161 872 0251
Health & Fitness STOP SMOKING DROP-IN Eccles Gateway Health Improvement activity:Free support, advice and information for people who want to stop smoking. Community Room 2 - ground floor. Mondays, January to March 4.00 - 6.00pm Free Tel: 0161 212 4213
TAI CHI IN WORSLEY Bridgewater Hotel, Barton Road, Worsley:Sun Style Tai Chi (Level 2 Active) Wednesdays 6.30-7.30pm £20 course of 5 or £4.50 drop-in Tai Chi for Health (Level 1 Gentle) Fridays 2.00-3.00pm £12 pcm or £4.00 drop-in Agnes Hopkins Centre, Clarendon Road. Swinton:Tai Chi (Beginners/Intermediate) Thursdays 5.30pm £3.50 drop-in Tel: 07866 485367 Email: annecrichton@googlemail.com www.taichiforhealthinmanchester.co.uk CIRCUIT SESSION Buile Hill Park Health Improvement activity:Join us for a refreshing workout at the outdoor gym. Tuesdays, January to March 10.30am - 12.00pm Free Tel: 0161 212 4213
ADULT DANCE Swinton & Pendlebury Leisure Cntr No previous ballet or tap training required, just come along and have some graceful, toe tapping fun! Suitable for Adults. Weekly event. Tuesdays 6.00 - 7.00pm £3.50 or £1.50 for Aspire members Tel: 0161 778 0037/0561 MONTON (NCT) PRAM WALK Stableford Avenue, Monton Meet at Stableford Avenue next to the church on Monton Green. A level walk along the loopline. If raining, we visit a local cafe for coffee and cake! Wednesdays, 11.00am Free Tel: 0844 243 6057 Email: nctboltman@hotmail.com
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What’s On HEALTH WALKS Blackleach & Clifton Country Parks 1 hour gentle walk led by volunteers, followed by refreshments. Meet at the visitor centre. Blackleach Country Park:Thursdays, 10.00 - 11.00am Clifton Country Park:Thursdays, 10.15 - 11.15am Tel: 0161 793 4219 BUGGY WALK Monton Green Health Improvement activity:A brisk walk and meet new friends. Meet at Monton Veterans Shelter Roundabout, Monton Green, Eccles Thursdays (ongoing) 1.00 - 3.00pm Free Tel: 0161 603 4277 PARKRUN Parrin Lane, Monton Join our weekly Worsley Woods 5k Parkrun. Free, timed run for all levels. Saturdays 9.00am Free www.parkrun.org.uk/worsleywoods ACTIVE ABILITY Cleavley Track, Winton This is a weekly event, suitable for families and young people of all abilities. A chance to cycle 2 or 4 wheels around a track, in a safe environment. 2 hour session for families. Saturdays 10.00am - 12.00pm £3.00 per child Hermine: 07704 167 085
Kids Activities YOUNG ARTISTS COLLECTIVE The Lowry Want to meet new people and have a laugh? Book now for these free workshops and explore a range of arts activities with some of the region’s most exciting professional artists. Workshops will range from drawing and sculpture to screen printing, model making, ceramics and animation. No previous experience necessary, just a few hours spare to try something new! Mondays 6.00pm Free Tel: 0843 208 6000 VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK
BALLET AND TAP Swinton & Pendlebury Leisure Cntr Weekly class, suitable for 4-6 years. Tuesdays (term time only) 5.00 - 6.00pm £4.00 Tel: 0161 778 0037/0561 STORY-RHYMETIME Stories, rhymes, crafts and play. Books and storytimes are a fun way to help babies and children develop their listening, thinking and talking skills. For children up to 4yrs. Height Library, King Street Tuesdays 2.00pm (term time only) Swinton Library, Chorley Road Thursdays 2.00pm (term time only) Free Tel: 0161 793 3560 ONCE UPON A TIME… Ordsall Hall Museum Story, craft and song session for under 5s and their parents. Wednesdays (term time only) 9.45 - 10.45am £1.00 per child Tel: 0161 872 0251 STREET DANCE IN SWINTON Swinton & Pendlebury Leisure Cntr Learn the latest funky moves to the most up to date RnB and pop tracks with dance specialists. Prepare action packed routines to perform at events, competitions, exams and showcases at The Lowry Theatre. Weekly class, suitable for 8-16 years. Wednesdays (term time only) 6.00 - 7.00pm £3.50 Tel: 0161 778 0037/0561 STREET DANCE Worsley Road United Reform Church, Swinton Street Dance for boys and girls aged 4-16 years. Learn the latest funky moves to the most up to date RnB and pop tracks with dance specialists. Thursdays (term time only) 5.00 - 6.00pm £3.50 Tel: 0161 778 0037/0561
BADMINTON - SMASH UP! Irlam & Cadishead Leisure Centre With a modern "mashed up" mix of big hitting badminton challenges, mates, music playlists and bold court branding, no coaching, no dress code, no team selection to suite all abilities in a safe and secure environment. Smash Up! Sessions empower 13-16 year olds to choose how, when and with whom they build their own badminton experience with. Thursdays 6.00pm £2.00 Tel: 0161 775 4134 TINY TOTS RAMBLERS Clifton Country Park A walk for young children and their parents or carers. Explore the park on these themed walks. Refreshments afterwards at the Visitor Centre. Fridays 10.15 - 11.30am Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 UNDER 5'S FIRST STEPS The Lowry Join us for this active weekly workshop where your little one can explore their creativity and have tons of fun! In this season we will wriggle, jiggle and jump as we explore stories, rhythm & music through our bodies. Suitable for ages 2½ - 4½. Fridays 10-10.45am | 11.00-11.45am £3.50 Tel: 0843 208 6000 UNDER 5s DOODLE TOTS The Lowry Enjoy painting, sticking and making your own works of art in this colourful workshop. No skills or expertise needed in this relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Spend time with your tot exploring a range of materials and having fun getting messy. Ages 2½ - 4½. Fri 9th January Fri 6th February 10-10.45am | 11.15am-12pm £3.50 Tel: 0843 208 6000 LIVE IT LOCAL 33
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Museum Exhibitions SALFORD ART CLUB ANNUAL EXHIBITION Salford Museum and Art Gallery A popular yearly event for visitors, the annual Salford Art Club exhibition will present the very best works produced by members. A mixture of landscape, portrait and still life are shown in a variety of media. Daily 24th January to 26th April 2015 Free Tel: 0161 778 0800 SALFORD THEN AND NOW Ordsall Hall Museum by Swinton Photographic Society. Members of the society used old photographs from Salford’s Local History Library and took current images of exact locations, or as close as possible, as they appear today. The images demonstrate just how remarkably such locations have changed, and also how the people and life in Salford has changed over the past decade. Daily 8th February to 10th May 2015 Free Tel: 0161 872 0251 MADE IN ECCLES Salford Museum and Art Gallery Photography students from Eccles Sixth Form Centre have worked on the theme ‘A sense of place’ for this special exhibition. The first time this work has been exhibited outside the college walls, this is a rare opportunity to see these images which reflect both Salford and Manchester. Daily 14th February to 19th April 2015 Free Tel: 0161 778 0800 WALKING TOUR OF ORDSALL HALL Ordsall Hall Led my members of the Ordsall Hall team, these tours tell the story of how the building has developed over the last 650 years and bring to life some of the characters connected to the famous Salford landmark. Held every 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sunday of each month. Sundays 2.00pm £2.00 Tel: 0161 872 0251 34 LIVE IT LOCAL
OPENING THE CITY’S PHOTO ALBUM Salford Museum and Art Gallery An opportunity to look at some of the Museum’s collection of photographs of Salford, from the 1870s onwards that have been unearthed as part of the Digital Salford project. Each month will feature different photographs covering the whole of the city. Monday 19th January Monday 23rd February 2.00 - 3.30pm Free Tel: 0161 778 0800 LARK HILL PLACE TOUR Salford Museum and Art Gallery Monthly tour of Lark Hill Place, Salford’s very own Victorian street. These happen on the 1st Wednesday of each month. Wed 7th January Wed 4th February 3.00 - 3.45pm £2.00 Tel: 0161 778 0800 VICTORIAN GALLERY TOUR Salford Museum and Art Gallery Monthly look at our Victorian Gallery and some of the beautiful paintings on display. These tours take place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Wed 21st January Wed 18th February 3.00 - 3.45pm £2.00 Tel: 0161 778 0800
WILFRED OWEN - A LIFE IN WORDS AND PICTURES Ordsall Hall Learn about the life and poems of this famous First World War poet. Part of the WW1 programme of talks. Ages 12 years+ Sun 25th January 2.30 - 3.30pm Free Tel: 0161 872 0251 VISITING THE BATTLEFIELDS OF THE GREAT WAR Salford Museum and Art Gallery World War One Talk. Experienced tour guide Colin Whitehead will be speaking about visiting the battlefields, trenches,cemeteries and memorials of the First World War. Wed 11th February 6.00pm Free Tel: 0161 778 0800 THE DIARY OF ANNIE'S WAR Ordsall Hall Join author Andy Rigg as he discusses the book he has published of the diaries of his Great Aunt, an Englishwoman who lived in Germany during WW1 - her diaries offer a fascinating insight into life during this most difficult of times. Ages 12 years+ Sun 22nd February 3.00pm Free Tel: 0161 872 0251
Wedding Fayres
Special Events CRAFT SOCIALS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Want to meet up with like-minded folk? Chat, share ideas and learn new skills - that’s what you’ll discover when you join one of our craft socials. Suitable for 16yrs+ Wed 14th January:Resin Workshop Wed 18th February:Polystyrene Printing 5.30 - 7.30pm (no booking req’d) £5.00 (incl slice of cake & hot drinks) Tel: 0161 778 0800
WEDDING SHOWS Local wedding suppliers on hand to advise you on your Big Day. Bridal parade at 2.00pm. Stand enquiries welcome. Swinton Park Golf Club: Sun 11th January Worsley Court House: Sun 18th January 11.00am - 4.00pm Free admission Tel: 0161 761 7851 www.lend-a-hand.co.uk Details are correct at the time of publishing. However, it is advisable to check event dates and times with the venue in case of changes.
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