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CLAREMONT & SOUTH SWINTON

ISSUE 11 | MAY - JUN 2015 | FREE

Home Improvement Feature Community News & Events What’s On Guide

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Welcome It’s Spring and if you haven’t already embarked on your home improvement projects, now is the time to do so! Whether you are carrying out maintenance, redecorating or wanting to landscape your outside space, there is a host of local businesses that can help. Read our special Home Improvement feature for more details and advice. With the warm weather set continue right through until summer, it’s the perfect time to get out and explore our local surroundings. A few suggestions; head to Worsley Woods for a bluebell walk, pop into Monton and sample the new shops and eateries, or join in with the Eccles celebrations this month. Read the What’s On guide for more local events and activities.

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Celebrating Eccles 2015 Latest festival event details

A New WI in Swinton New local Women’s Institute group

A Spring Walk Take a trip to Worsley Woods

Salford Students in China A once in a lifetime trip for Salford City College Business Students

Monton: Spring Update Latest update from Monton Village

We hope you enjoy this issue and learn something new about your local community.

Susie

Chat Moss The Rainforest On Our Doorstep

Get Fit to Run Essential running training tips

Editor

Live it Local is published by Zig Zag Ventures, an independent publisher. Advertising in association with Angel Media Printed by: Tangent Print Services The contents of this magazine may not be reprinted or reproduced without the express permission of the Publisher. Views expressed in this magazine do not necessarily reflect those of the Publisher.

From interior design to general repairs, local businesses share their expertise

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Celebrating eCCleS 2015 Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th May Featured day eventS

Art & Craft House @ Monton Thu 14th to Sat 16th May Incredible Edible: Tindall Street Allotments @ Peel Green

Sat 16th May Featured evening eventS

The Ecclesiasts Debate @ Eccles Mosque - Eccles ‘Eccles - the Original Creative Community’ Thu 14th May Friday Night Concert @ St Andrew’s Church - Eccles with HayDock Male Voice Choir Fri 15th May Saturday Night Dance @ Salford City Academy - Peel Green (TBC) with Dance Events North West Sat 16th May Sunday Night Concert @ Eccles Parish Church - Eccles with Monton Voices Community Choir Sun 17th May

Supported eventS (to date) Irlam - Christine’s Tea Rooms Patricroft - Training Brokers, The Queens Arms Winton - Bridal Elegance Worsley - George’s Monton - The Bluebell Eccles - APT Computers, Adam James, BU Beauty Rooms, Ward’s Bakery, Eccles Shopping Centre Barton - The Rock Hotel Connect with us and tell us about your events to Celebrate Eccles at:-

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Community News

A New WI in Swinton In the centenary year of the WI, a new Women's Institute opened in Swinton on 13th January this year. Meeting at St Mark's Parish Hall, Station Road, on the second Tuesday of every month, this dynamic group is open to all women living in Swinton and surrounding areas. The idea for a new WI came about from a group of friends who meet for lunch every few weeks, chatting about the type of organisation they would like to be a part of. Instead of looking around for the ideal, they decided to start their own. Holding to the core values of the WI, friendship, loyalty, education, fun … and cake, Swinton WI is already in full swing having started up groups of keen readers, gardeners, walkers, photographers, theatre-goers, crafters, and local history devotees.

As women with new interests join us the range of groups will more than likely expand. As well as clubs and groups based on members' interests, we also have a series of monthly meetings and talks organised for the rest of the year, ranging from beekeeping to search and rescue dogs, and from chutney making to weaving. All this and campaigning on local and national issues too! Anyone interested in joining Swinton WI or who would like more information, please contact:Liz Sperling on 07817 355 507 or Email: swintonwi@gmail.com Or come along to our next meeting at 7pm on the second Tuesday of the month at:-

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Beautifully restored to its former glory • Located 5 miles from Manchester Centre Easy walking distance of Salford Civic Centre Register Oﬃce and Swinton's local churches. Breathtaking & beautiful venue with gold leaf & marbling detail and magical ambience. Every bride should view The Grand Palais before deciding on their venue. Excellent value bar prices for guests. Self catering and outside catering welcome, allowing you the freedom to keep your costs manageable.

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A Spring Walk in “Bluebell Woods” Worsley Woods was once known as “Bluebell Woods” and May is the ideal time for a walk through the woods to admire the carpet of blue. Plus, if you haven’t visited recently, you will be impressed by its recent “facelift”. Worsley woods has benefitted from extensive renovation over the last year:n The Old Warke Dam has been cleared and a new jetty gives wonderful views along the dam and over to the Aviary. n The paths have been improved to a high standard (fantastic for walkers, runners and cyclists) and new bridges constructed. The Linear Walkway from Monton to Walkden has just re-opened after construction work in Roe Green. High quality paths have been laid and a large number of trees planted. The walkway makes an ideal access point to explore the woods.

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Get more involved with the woodland and take part in regular events and conservation sessions held in Worsley Woods:Woodland Wander Saturday 9th May, 12.30-3.00pm A 4-mile walk through the woods to Dukes Drive Meet at Beesley Green Community Centre. Booking essential via the Salford Rangers. Conservation Session Saturday 6th June, 10.00am-12.30pm Meet at Sefton Drive Play area Conservation Session Monday 15th June, 12.30-2.30pm Meet at Sefton Drive play area For more details contact the Salford Council Ranger Team on 0161 793 4219 Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk Visit: www.salford.gov.uk/worsleywoods Written by the Worsley Woods Action Group

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Community News

Business Studies Students Jet Off on “Once In a Lifetime Trip” to China Fourteen lucky second year Business Studies students from Salford City College’s Eccles Sixth Form Centre went on the trip of a lifetime to the Chinese capital Beijing in March, as a supplement to their studies of the International Business A2 unit. The purpose of the trip was to give the students an understanding of Chinese culture and the way that business in conducted in China, which are both essential requirements for the A-Level Business Studies specification. Whilst on the trip, the students visited various local businesses, including the Huiyuan juice factory, the Jingling brewery and a jade factory. They also had the chance to put their business skills to the test by haggling with vendors at a traditional Chinese silk market.

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Cultural highlights of the trip included a trip to The Great Wall, which gave the students stunning views across the landscape of Eastern China, and a mind-blowing acrobat show at the Beijing Theatre. "Going to China was an unforgettable experience, and a once in a life time trip," commented Scarlett Tyrrell, who is 17 and from Worsley. "It was the best week of my life," added 17 year old classmate Christopher Royle. For more information contact:-

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Community News

Monton: Spring Update will also be encouraged to support this initiative.

Age Friendly Monton MVCA is pleased to announce the start of a new project for 2015, creating an age friendly Monton. Our aim is to ensure Monton is a place where local people feel they are able to age well, lead meaningful lives, enjoy better access to information and services and ultimately enjoy a better quality of life. Older residents are being asked to participate in a community questionnaire about how they live, shop, use local resources etc. From the results, a local plan of action will be formulated. Local businesses and services will receive advice on how to become more age-friendly and residents

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Monton is already ideally-placed for attracting the status of being an Age Friendly Community: great open space, a high street with a local post office and bank, a good bus service, places of worship and places for social gathering... but there is always room for improvement. If you want to be part of this exciting project or would like more info about Age Friendly Monton, contact: Tracey Annette on 07852 873583, or Email: tannette65@googlemail.com

It’s the most Wonderful time of the year… Take a walk on Monton Green as the spring bulbs appear - and enjoy another aspect of the work of MVCA. If you have time on Sunday mornings join us to keep Monton blooming! This month we also have a new florist launching on Monton Road. We say a fond farewell to Loubelle’s and welcome The Flower Room - set to be a designer florist selling cards and gifts.

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Our caring staff are here to guide and advise you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Our services also include: - Pre-paid Funeral Plans - Memorial Masonry - Floral Tributes For further information contact us: Monton 215 Monton Road, M30 9PN 0161 788 7643 Swinton 23 Chorley Road, M27 4AF 0161 793 1228

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Chat Moss: The “Rainforest” On Our Doorstep Chat Moss: photography by Nick Harrison

It is extraordinary that so few people in Worsley, Eccles, Irlam and Cadishead are aware they have a vast expanse of ancient open countryside just a short distance from their homes. There might be a hint of this if they are in the habit of feeding wild birds in their gardens, such is the variety of unusual and colourful visitors who come to enjoy their hospitality, but most never see such beauties. Our area is flat, only the fortunate few who live on the higher ground between Worsley and Boothstown have the privilege of viewing the home of those birds, the sweeping green oasis that is Chat Moss. In the midst of the urban desert that is Greater Manchester, with a population of 2.7 million, Chat Moss is a 10.6 square mile oasis of greenery with probably less than 1,000 people living in it! WHAT IS A “MOSS” ? Chat Moss and a number of smaller, similar sites in the Mersey catchment area, is a “Lowland raised peat bog”, common in Ireland, but now very rare in Britain. They owe their existence to the many years following the last Ice Age some 10,000 years ago when a great sheet of ice, perhaps thousands of feet thick, covered all of the north of our island. Polar bears and mammoths roamed your garden - believe it or not! When the ice melted and retreated north, back to the Arctic, it left behind a thick layer of “boulder clay” on the land, great stuff for holding water. And, on what we now know as Chat Moss, it created a lake of huge proportions. Fed by the Irwell and Mersey and many smaller streams, it eventually extended to a length of about 7 miles by 5 miles and had depths of up to 30 feet. Surrounded by forest, populated by deer, wolves, lynx and bears, over the next 3000 years it slowly silted and became shallow fens, choked by dead and rotting vegetation. Such 14 LIVE IT LOCAL

conditions are ripe for colonisation by a wide variety of sphagnum mosses, primitive plant forms which, in their growth over millenia, create peat. Alive only on top of their dead predecessors in a water-sodden morass, they build to make bogs and so, for the next 7,000 years Chat Moss grew in extent and height... In 1724 the traveller and writer Daniel Defoe passed by the Moss on a journey from Warrington to Manchester and with some horror described it thus; “black and dirty ...frightful to think of... it will bear neither horse nor man... entirely waste except for poor cottagers’ fuel”. An earlier writer in the time of Henry VIII, John Leland, wrote of a “brast up” (bursting) of the bog when, sodden with water, it erupted into the Glazebrook, the Irwell and Mersey, polluting all and killing vast numbers of fish. He stated that the peat sludge “reached the shores of Wales, the Isle of Man and even Ireland”. RECLAMATION With a growing population such, an extensive yet forbidding tract of land could not be permitted to remain in pre-historic chaos and be unproductive. Starting in 1793, a William Roscoe leased the smaller Trafford Moss on the south bank of the Irwell from the de Trafford family and began to dig deep drains to dry the Moss. He added clay and lime to give “body” to the peat and then manure to fertilise it. He then built on success by leasing a small part of Chat Moss from the same family in 1805. He installed a moveable light railway which spread the weight of loads of the same materials he had employed before and gained access deeper into the Moss landscape. His methods avoided any sinking into the bog. George Stephenson’s pioneering Liverpool to Manchester Railway finally conquered the crossing of Chat Moss VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

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Inhabitants of Chat Moss: Roe Deer, Goldfinches and Badgers

ingeniously in 1826 by sinking mats of wood weighted by stone, into the bog until a causeway could rest securely and the railtrack be laid. It was the mushrooming growth of Manchester’s population which provided the greatest boost to reclamation. By the 1880s refuse disposal was a huge problem - some 200,000 tons a year – and 75% of that was human “night soil”... So, in 1895, Manchester Corporation purchased 2,500 acres of the “useless” bog from the de Traffords for £137,000 (£13 million at today’s values - what a sweet deal for the previous owner) and began shipping its refuse down the Ship Canal to Boysnope Wharf at Barton. From there the light railway transported the odourous cargo to the Moss. Farmers on the Corporation’s land were required under the terms of their lease not only to accept the refuse, but also to pay for it. Surely a classic case of “where there’s muck , there’s money”. Such disposal systems finished only in 1966. The net result of all this fertilisation of the peat medium on the Moss was to produce some of the finest agricultural soil in Britain. Virtually all of it is Grade 1 and 2 quality, ideal for the growing of vegetables and over 50 farms on the Moss provided Manchester with return cargoes of high quality produce... NATURE WINS In later years many of the farms, particularly the larger, have turned to cereal, dairy and livestock production. Woodland had been present on drained areas for over 200 years and one such Botany Bay Wood - is the largest forested area in Greater Manchester. The Moss had always been isolated from its surroundings; by its bleakness and “uselessness”, by its owners excluding all access (to the present day even), by its supposed lack of the picturesque. In such circumstances it became a haven for wildlife driven away from their homes by mining and the growth of encircling industrial towns.

Without doubt the Moss, now verdant, harbours a wealth of wildlife in its varied habitat. It has deer, many mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Many are endangered nationally such as the Water Vole, the Great Crested Newt and the Brown Hare. It has many rare insects that are adapted to bogland environments, but perhaps its greatest glory is its birdlife. Some 87 bird species inhabit Chat Moss of which 15 species are on the national Red List as being critically endangered and a further 28 species are on the Amber List as being in need of Protection. The most spectacular concentration of one species the Grey Heron - exists as a breeding colony of over 100 pairs in Botany Bay Wood and constitutes the 5th largest such gathering in the entire country! This is a treasure house of wildlife and the entire area should have statutory protection as a Nature Reserve. The Lancashire Wildlife Trust take a keen interest in Chat Moss in recognition of its importance. They are also active in rejuvenating parts of the Moss to restore living bogland. At Astley Moss, Bedford Moss and Little Woolden Moss they are fostering the re-growth of the tiny moss plants on old peat extraction workings with great success. These are open to the public. THERE ARE STILL THREATS... Though peat extraction has now ceased, the Landowner still has ambitions to develop the Moss. The recently failed attempt to create “Salford Forest Park” as a leisure facility of a Racecourse, an Equestrian Centre, a Hotel and a Golf Course has not deterred future efforts. The next threat on the agenda is Fracking, a very contentious issue. Although the Moss is Green Belt land, such a status carries only landscape protection and ignores wildlife. It is to be hoped that more altruistic visions for Chat Moss will eventually prevail.

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Fitness Feature

Get Fit to Run before you Run to get Fit The running season is in full swing and the Great Manchester Run is just around the corner, so we asked Worsley Physio for some essential running advice....

n Cardiac Fitness If in doubt check with your GP. Start training with a mixture of exercise , not just by running e.g. walking, swimming, cycling etc. n A Slow Build Up Build up your training very gradually, ensuring your body can adapt to the increase in mileage and intensity. A recommended rule of thumb is not to increase mileage by more than 10% a week. Rest and recovery are also very important. n Preventing Injuries Work on your core strength and flexibility with stretching and Pilates exercises, this will help keep injuries at bay.

n The Right Equipment Good footwear is essential - seek out a local specialist running shop where staff can advise you on suitable shoes. n Regular Sports Massage Regular massages will help your recovery between training sessions. n Distance and Pace Training should include shorter runs faster than race pace and longer runs at a slow pace. For more advice, get in touch with Worsley Physio:• Official Physiotherapists to the Greater Manchester Marathon • Sports Injury Specialists • Sports Massage • Pilates Classes

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• Foot health advice regarding a range of foot problems for children to older people

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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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Home Improvement

a Spring Shake up by ON THE GREEN INTERIORS This is a great time for the Spring Shake-up. For looking at our homes and re-assessing what is tired, needs replacing or re-painting. Throwing out the clutter that has collected over the years and re-planning our living space. Key Colours Vibrant mediterranean colours with painterly designs including flowers, butterflies and insects are in most wallpaper and fabric collections on the high street. These designs just give that ‘pop’ of colour to work with the more muted shades often chosen in the furniture finishes or on the painted wall. Key Styles The industrial theme remains strong with metallic finishes mixed into textures in wallpapers, as does the clean lines of the Scandinavian style which is reflected in the natural finish look of their designs. For inspiration and design ideas call in to On The Green Interiors to view the latest collections and discuss your ‘spring shake-up’ with our consultant. Lesley Fletcher

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What’s On MAY & JUNE 2015 Community Events ANY YARN GOES Swinton Library Health Improvement activity:Knit and Natter group. Open to all - just drop in. Wednesdays 12.30 - 2.30pm Free Tel: 0800 952 1000 CLAREMONT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Height Methodist Church, King St. Meeting to discuss issues effecting the local community including, crime, housing and environmental issues. Wed 6th May Wed 3rd June 7.30 - 9.00pm Free Tel: 0161 737 7199 COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETINGS Open meetings where local residents can influence neighbourhood decisions:SWINTON AND PENDLEBURY Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road Tue 12th May, 6.15pm Marie Shields - 0161 607 1961 CLAREMONT AND WEASTE Venue TBC Tue 19th May, 6.30pm Claire Fewings - 0161 925 1117 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 18th May Mon 1st and 15th June 5.30 - 7.00pm 50p for drink & biscuit Tel: 0161 736 1907

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CREATIVE SUNDAYS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Drop in for a different activity every week! Join us for a fun afternoon of arts and crafts and explore your creative side! On the first Sunday of every month Mr Tomlinson's shop is open for business selling sweet treats! On these days there are no additional craft activities. Ages 5-10yrs Sundays 12.30 - 3.00pm Free Tel: 0161 778 0800

WHEELS FOR ALL Cleavley Track, Winton 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. Wednesdays, 10am - 6pm Fridays, 10am - 3pm Saturdays, 10am - 1pm £3.00 per child Hermine: 07704 167085

ORDSALL HALL: WW1 ALLOTMENT OPENING EVENT Ordsall Hall Come and celebrate the unveiling of the new World War One allotment. Meet 1916 allotmenteers in character. Sun 31st May 1.00 - 3.00pm Free (no booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251

FAMILY FUN WEEKENDS Imperial War Museum North Special family-friendly events every weekend and every day during school holidays! Visitors of all ages can get involved in family workshops, tours, games, craft activities and interactive storytelling sessions. Weekends & school holidays Free Tel: 0161 836 4000 www.iwm.org.uk

GETTING ARTISTIC IN ECCLES Eccles Children's Library Join Salford Community Leisure and Europia for creative play. Come along for cheap, fun and creative play with recycled materials. No experience necessary, all equipment provided. Sessions on the first Saturday of the month. Everyone welcome! Sat 6th June: Animal Houses 10.00am - 12.00pm Free (drop in) Fay Flatt: 0161 686 5231

MIKRON THEATRE PRODUCTION Eccles Town Hall The Mikron Theatre Company will be performing their play “Raising Agents, 100 years of the Women's Institute”, to raise funds for Salford Loaves and Fishes. Licensed bar. Fri 8th May 7.30pm £10.00 at the door Tel: 0161 281 0513 www.mikron.org.uk

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. With something new to do each time! Suitable for ages 5-11 years. Saturdays, 11.00am Free Tel: 0843 208 6000

SALFORD CARNIVAL AJ Bell Stadium Join in the fun at Salford Carnival. Two days packed with live music and entertainment for the family, including:- Live music, tag rugby, face painting, morris dancing, pony rides, craft stalls, local ales, licensed bar & food stalls and more! Plus, a car boot on Sunday. Sat 6th to Sun 7th June 11.00am to 8.00pm Car Boot Sunday 7.00 - 11.00am Free entry (charges may apply for some activities)

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CHINESE DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Dock 9, Salford Quays Once more the Chinese community brings this colourful, and vibrant event to The Quays. Taking place in Dock 9, teams of 11 crew compete in a series of Dragon Boat races. There’s plenty going on along the shore line with cultural performances and activities and delicious food to try. Sun 14th June Entry fees for participating teams www.dragonboatfestivals.org.uk ORDSALL HALL: WW1 ALLOTMENT.... LIVE! Ordsall Hall Visit the re-created World War One allotment and experience life as it would have been then, with costumed wartime allotment holders. Sun 28th June 1.00 - 4.00pm Free (no booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251

Health & Fitness STROLL AND EXERCISE Eccles Gateway Health Improvement activity:Wear appropriate clothing and bring water. Suitable for beginners. Held in Community Room 1. Mondays to 29th June 1.30 to 2.30pm Free Tel: 0800 952 1000 or 0161 603 4277 BEGINNERS’ BOOTCAMP St Mark’s RC Church, Swinton Health Improvement activity:Would you like to be fitter and more active? Join our FREE 6-week course for all adults. Run by a qualified gym instructor. Wear suitable clothing Mondays, 11th May to 22nd June 5.30 - 6.30pm Free Tel: 0800 952 1000 / 0161 607 1979 INDOOR KURLING Valley Community Centre, Swinton Health Improvement activity:A gentle form of exercise and popular sport suitable for all ages and abilities. Social group. All welcome. Tuesdays 11.45am - 1.00pm Free Tel: 0800 952 1000 / 0161 607 1964 28 LIVE IT LOCAL

ALLOTMENT PROJECT Tindall Street Allotments, Eccles Health Improvement activity:Enjoy the outdoors and get active by doing some light gardening. Tuesdays (ongoing) 1.00 to 3.00pm Free Tel: 0800 952 1000 or 0161 603 4277 BEGINNERS EXERCISE St Mark’s RC Church, Swinton Health Improvement activity:Would you like to be fitter and more active? Join our introduction to fitness FREE 6-week course for all adults. Run by a qualified gym instructor. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Tuesdays, 5th May to 9th June 2.00 - 3.00pm Free Tel: 0800 952 1000 or 0161 607 1979 COUCH 2 5K Cleavleys Athletic Track, Winton Health Improvement activity:Come along and join a beginners running group. Wednesdays to 24th June 5.30 - 6.30pm Free Tel: 0800 952 1000 / 0161 603 4277 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 INDOOR KURLING Agnes Hopkins Centre, Swinton Health Improvement activity:A gentle form of exercise and popular sport suitable for all ages and abilities. Social group. All welcome. Thursdays 1.00 - 3.00pm Free Tel: 0800 952 1000 / 0161 607 1964 BUGGY WALK Monton Green Health Improvement activity:A brisk walk and meet new friends. Meet at Monton Veterans Shelter Roundabout, Monton Green. Thursdays, 1.00 - 3.00pm Free Tel: 0800 952 1000 / 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 WOODLAND WANDER Beesley Green Community Centre Gentle stroll taking in woods and canal. Approx 4 miles. Nature and wildlife and community walk. Fairly easy grade. Families with children welcome, paths suited for buggies. Toilets, picnic area, car park, cycle rack facilities present. Sat 9th May 10.30am - 2.30pm (booking required) Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 WORSLEY RAMBLE Blackleach Country Park Spring walk taking in reservoirs, canals, heritage and wildlife. Approx 7 miles. Medium grade. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Toilets, info centre, car parking and bike facilities. Sun 17th May 10.00am - 1.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 RIVER CLOUGHS AND CANALS Clifton Country Park Carry on up the Irwell, to its confluence with the Croal, return alongside the canal. Approx 5 miles. History, Industrial Heritage & Wildlife. Medium grade. Experienced walkers only. Toilets, info centre, picnic area. Car parking and bike facilities. Sat 23rd May 10.00am - 12.30pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 UP THE IRWELL Crescent Meadow A two hour walk, looking at the river’s wildlife. Start and end at the entrance to Crescent Meadow, off Meadow Road. Sat 20th June 1.00 - 3.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219

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Kids Activities 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)

Special Events SALFORD VOLUNTARY RANGERS Blackleach & Clifton Country Parks Volunteer for practical conservation tasks at our local Country Parks. Blackleach: Tuesdays 10am-3pm Clifton: Thursdays 10am-3pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219

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 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 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 5th June 10-10.45am | 11.15am-12pm £3.50 Tel: 0843 208 6000 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 7th June 1.00pm £1.00 per child (no booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251

THE NOW, THE NORTH: HUGH WINTERBOTTOM EXHIBITION Salford Museum and Art Gallery Take a journey through Hugh Winterbottom's work from the cityscapes of central Manchester, Salford and beyond. A local artist, Hugh's colourful paintings show the north at all times of day and in all weathers, in his fresh vibrant style. Sat 2nd May to Sun 6th September Free Tel: 0161 778 0800 BRIDGEWATER VOLUNTEERS: SPRING CLEAN King's Meadow, Winton Joining forces with City West Housing for a Spring Clean along the canal side. Meet at alley entrance between Verdun and Kingswood Rd, Westwood Park, Winton. Wed 6th May 10.00am - 3.00pm Free Jill Tyson: 07872 808003 BRIDGEWATER BAT WALK Bridgewater Canal, Parrin Lane Join us on a night-time bat walk along the canal from Monton to Worsley. Discover the fascinating world of bats, and use a bat detector to listen to the sounds they make whilst hunting for insects. Bring a torch. All welcome children must be accompanied by an adult. Grading: easy, approx 2.5 miles. Meet at the entrance to the Bridgewater Canal, Parrin Lane. Thu 7th May 8.00pm - 10.00pm Free (booking essential) www.est1761.eventbrite.co.uk

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OLD DOCKS...NEW CITY... MEDIACITY MediaCityUK Glass, steel and burnished metal tower over Salford Quays and the old docks by the Manchester Ship Canal. Here are gleaming museums of the modern age, stretches of sun-drenched water and the shining towers of Media City, a 21st century empire for the BBC and ITV. We will show you how the old docks became the new city. A 2 hour walk suitable for wheelchairs. Meet at Metrolink stop. Booking not required. Pay New Manchester Walks on the day. Sun 10th May 12.00pm £8.00, concessions £7.00 www.newmanchesterwalks.com CRAFT SOCIALS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Bring along whatever craft you are working on, browse our craft library, contribute to the craft swap shop and have a go at the demonstration. Suitable for 16yrs+ Wed 13th May: Simple Embroidery Wed 17th June: Decorated Tea Light Holders 5.30 - 7.30pm (no booking required) £5.00 (incl slice of cake & hot drinks) Tel: 0161 778 0800 BRIDGEWATER VOLUNTEERS: CANAL SIDE IMPROVEMENTS Duke's Drive, Monton Help to remove self seeded trees from the canal bank. Sat 16th May 10.00am - 3.00pm Free Jill Tyson: 07872 808003 FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET Eccles Shopping Centre Homemade sausages, salami, dairy products, preserves, crafts and lots more! 3rd Saturday of each month. Sat 16th May Sat 20th June 9.30am - 2.00pm Free entry Tel: 0161 707 3058 LIVE IT LOCAL 29

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CANAL, CAMERA, ACTION: Barton Pocket Park - Dukes Drive Join professional photographer Chris Mattison on a journey along the Bridgewater Canal, capturing urban wildlife in unexpected places. Learn how to get the best out of your camera, plus hints and tips to take a great shot. Open to adults only. Bring your own camera. Grading: fairly easy, 1.5 miles. BEGINNERS WALK: Starts at Barton Pocket Park, ends at Dukes Drive Country Park. Sun 17th May, 10.00am ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHERS: Meet at the car park at Dukes Drive Country Park, Monton. Sun 17th May, 2.00pm Free (booking essential) www.est1761.eventbrite.co.uk

REMINISCENCE TOUR OF LARK HILL PLACE Salford Museum and Art Gallery To mark Dementia Awareness Week, come along to this reminiscence tour of our Victorian street and get hands on with museum collections. Tue 19th May, 10.00- 11.00am Wed 20th May, 10.00-11.00am Thu 21st May, 2.30-3.30pm Free Tel: 0161 778 0800 INDUSTRIAL INGENUITY: IRON, COAL AND CANAL Winton Library, Old Parrin Lane Explore the stories of two men who transformed the industrial world. Visit the site of James Nasmyth’s Foundary (incl. an original steam hammer) and see the foundations of James Brindley’s Bridgewater Canal aqueduct and the current Barton Swing Aqueduct. Grading: medium (includes steps and slight gradient), 4 miles. Thu 21st May 10.00am Free (booking essential) www.est1761.eventbrite.co.uk

BRIDGEWATER VOLUNTEERS: WETLAND PLANTING Duke's Drive, Monton Improve the pond habitat by planting wetland plants to attract wildlife & oxygenate the water. Wed 3rd June 10.00am - 3.00pm Free Jill Tyson: 07872 808003 DOMESTIC DUTIES Salford Museum and Art Gallery Domestic Duties. Learn all about life below stairs in Lark Hill Place and try your hand at some Victorian household tips. Book onto this event via our online shop. Wed 3rd June 7.00pm £5.00 includes a glass of wine Tel: 0161 778 0800

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What’s On GRASSLAND FLOWER IDENTIFICATION COURSE Duke’s Drive, Monton Come along and learn from an ecologist working with the Grey to Green Project about the grasses and wildflowers at Dukes Drive. Learn how to tell them apart, how to carry out a botanical survey and where to send your records. Wed 10th June 10.00am - 3.00pm Free (booking essential) Jill Tyson: 07872 808003 www.est1761.eventbrite.co.uk WATERSIDE FOOD & CRAFT MARKET The Lowry Plaza, Salford Quays The open-air market will host around 30 stalls, transforming the plaza into a bustling market place. Offering the finest seasonal produce from artisan breads to handmade chocolates, local cheeses and real ales. Crafts include handmade gifts, homewares, jewellery and plants. Plus live music! Sat 13th to Sun 14th June Free entry www.lowryoutlet.co.uk

BRIDGEWATER VOLUNTEERS: PATH BUILDING King's Meadow, Winton Help those muddy feet by building a path to improve access to the canal. Meet at alley entrance between Verdun and Kingswood Road, Westwood Park, Winton. Wed 17th June 10.00am - 3.00pm Free Jill Tyson: 07872 808003 BUTTERFLY IDENTIFICATION COURSE Duke’s Drive, Monton From the Peacock to the stunning Red Admiral, learn all about these beautiful and fragile insects. This workshop focusses on the top ten species in Greater Manchester and as well as learning how to identify them we will show you how to go about recording your sightings and submitting records to the Greater Manchester Local Records Centre. Sat 20th June 10.00am - 3.00pm Free (booking essential) Jill Tyson: 07872 808003 www.est1761.eventbrite.co.uk

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. Mon 29th June 2.00 - 3.30pm Free Tel: 0161 778 0800 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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Grenache New Chef Proprietor Mike Jennings of the multi awardwinning Grenache Restaurant in Walkden, is giving you the opportunity to recreate his signature dish. This simple but extremely tasty dish, is one of our favourites at Grenache, please do try at home and let us know how you got on!

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Ingredients 2 x Fillets of Mackerel 1 x Cooked Beetroot 200 grams of Goats Cheese 1 x Large Orange 1 x Bunch of Watercress 1 x Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar 2 x Tbsp Olive Oil Salt & Pepper to season

1 Place the fillet of mackerel on a tray, season with salt and pepper and drizzle with a little olive oil. 2 Thinly slice the beetroot and set aside. 3 Peel the orange with a knife, carefully removing all of the pith, cut the orange into segments. 4 Crumble the goat’s cheese into bite size pieces and set aside. 5 Pick the large stalks off the watercress and place the leaves into a bowl of cold water and wash gently. 6 Put the mackerel under the grill skin side up for 4-5 minutes until the skin is lightly golden. 7 Arrange the beetroot on a plate, add the goat’s cheese, orange segments and watercress. 8 Place the grilled mackerel on top of the salad. 9 Mix the balsamic and olive oil together and drizzle over the top of the dish 10 Enjoy!

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MR TOMLINSON’S SWEET SHOP Fridays during school holidays 10.30-12.30pm | 1.00-3.00pm Donations welcome, drop in Tel: 0161 778 0800 salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk

ORDSALL HALL MUSEUM ANIMAL QUIZ

Have a go at our fun quiz, and win a small prize at the end. Tue 26th to Sun 31st May £1.00 no booking required

MAKE AND TAKE Knight and dragon puppets. Create a brave knight and a fearsome dragon. Tue 26th to Sun 31st May FREE

NATURAL LOOMS Find natural treasures in the gardens and weave them into your own beautiful loom to take home. Tue 26th May 10.30, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 2.30pm £1.50 per child Limited places, buy ticket on arrival PRINTMAKING Explore printing techniques and create your own fantastic artwork and stickers inspired by Ordsall Hall. Wed 27th May 10.30-12.30pm | 1.30-3.30pm £5.00 per child booking essential

PAPER PLATE BOATS Make your own Tudor galleon, pirate ship or sail boat. Thu 28th May 10.30, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 2.30pm £1.50 per child Limited places, buy ticket on arrival Tel: 0161 872 0251 salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk

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