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LiveitLocal CLAREMONT & SOUTH SWINTON

ISSUE 12 | JUL - AUG 2015 | FREE

Community News & Events Get Fit for Summer!

What’s On Guide

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Welcome

Contents

There are so many great events and activities taking place in the local community this summer.

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This issue we feature the Monton Festival and Worsley Summer Fete. Check the What’s On guide for details of many more activities and start filling up your diary!

We have a special section on getting fit and healthy for summer. With only a few weeks before the holidays begin, now is a great time to improve your fitness, eat more healthily and ensure you look and feel your best.

Worsley Park, Marriott Hotel and Country Club, are giving away 6-week leisure club memberships in our competition to help you on your way.

Salford City College The top college in Manchester

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Eccles is on the Up! Eccles Shopping Centre latest news

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The Plotters Allotments are in demand!

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Monton Festival Join in the fun and help celebrate its 15th Anniversary

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Worsley Village Fete Events for Worsley’s summer festival

So, we have the events...let’s hope we get the sunny weather we deserve too!

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Fit for Summer Special feature with health & fitness tips for a healthier, happier summer

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Competition Win 6-week memberships to Worsley Park’s Marriott Leisure Club

Susie: 0161 790 2504 | sales@onourdoorstep.co.uk Louise: 07890 268167 | info@onourdoorstep.co.uk

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De La Salle Sports & Social Club SPORTING, SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY EVENTS The Clubhouse, extensively redeveloped and refurbished inside and out in 2014, into a modern facility.

Re-opened by Rugby star, Adrian Morley.

Founded in 1936, De La Salle Sports & Social Club has produced rugby internationals, professional footballers, and many sports people that have gone on to represent both their town & county.

The clubhouse was redeveloped in 2014 into a modern facility with a Members Bar, Community Room and Function Room.

Choose from Sports and Social, or just Social Membership.

Facilities include: snooker table, pool table, darts, music, local community meeting place and classes, social trips and soccer summer school for children.

Regularly members events such as casino night, races night and quiz nights.

Plus, live sports on television.

Sports teams: Rugby, Football, Netball, Snooker and Crown Green Bowling.

Weddings, Christenings, Birthdays (21+), Social Events, Fundraising.

Function room available during the day for Funerals. Use your own caterers, or we have contacts which can help. Bar available.

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Community News

Salford City College is The Top Performing College in Greater Manchester Recently published data has concluded that Salford City College is the top General Further Education (GFE) College in Greater Manchester for success rates for its provision for 16-18 year olds. The results were highlighted in the Government’s national success rates tables, and are based on the 2013-2014 academic year; in which 11,160 qualifications were completed by students aged 16-18.

Success rates are a measure of how many students completed and passed the course they studied.

Salford City College’s rates for 16-18 year olds in the last academic year stand at 88.6%, placing it in the top spot in Greater Manchester out of a total of ten GFE colleges in the area.

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Student Governor Joe Dewhurst said: “I chose to study my A-Levels at Salford City College because of its excellent reputation for outstanding results and its broad range of subjects. I am now delighted to have been offered a place to study Mathematics at Oxford University based on my predicted grades.”

Salford City College’s CEO/Principal John Spindler said: “Everyone at the college is absolutely delighted with our success rates - we work exceptionally hard with our students to ensure that they get the best possible results that they can, which ensures they are in good stead for their future.”

For more information contact:-

www.salfordcc.ac.uk | 0161 631 5000

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Community News

Eccles is on the up!

It’s a great time to visit Eccles, with loads happening over the summer and even more in the next few months as we step in to September.

Eccles Shopping Centre are hosting regular workshops during school holidays as well as exciting promotions just for you, running most months. Look out for FREE Wimbledon strawberries, summer offers, back to school giveaways and competition, plus of course Alice in Wonderland at Eccles Festival in September. There will be the monthly Farmers and Craft Market (July 18th, August 15th and September 19th), plus special extended markets on a regular basis - Teenage Market, more stalls, new and interesting things to see and buy, as well as entertainment and much, much more. Pop along on July 18th for the first one and see what we’re doing.

And Eccles Shopping Centre is right in the middle of the other exciting things to see and do in our town; unique shops, great restaurants and cafés, events and activities at several pubs, and from Incredible Edibles, FRECCLES, Eccles Gateway, Fit City, Eccles Town Hall not to mention other Town Team Activities all going on throughout the summer and beyond. Check out our website and Facebook page for more details. www.ecclesshoppingcentre.co.uk Ecclesshoppingcentre

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Summer Fun at Eccles Shopping Centre Special Wimbledon Offer To celebrate Wimbledon, Eccles Shopping Centre are offering FREE Strawberries & Cream to the first 50 visitors (from 9am) to the centre on:-

Tuesday 30th June Thursday 2nd July Saturday 4th July Tuesday 7th July Thursday 9th July Saturday 11th July

Please visit Silcocks Fruit and Veg for your FREE Strawberries & Cream (T&Cs apply, please see in store for details)

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Eccles has several great markets, all open during the summer...

Eccles Craft and Farmer’s Markets Held on the 3rd Saturday each month:

• 18th July • 15th August • 19th September

Special Summer Market As a special summer celebration, on 18th July, there will be an extended market including our great regulars, craft stalls, our Farmer’s Market, a teenage Market plus interesting and exciting NEW stalls.

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THE PLOTTERS I can confirm that we are up to nothing more sinister than growing fruit and veg for our families on our allotments at Tindall Street, Peel Green.

This site has been in production for over 100 years and the Chairman of the allotment society, Don Booth, has 47 years of experience in digging, feeding and mulching his plot. There are 26 allotment sites in the City and under Dons’ Chairmanship, several new sites have been opened and other sites are to be re-opened.

If you are interested in a plot, anywhere in the City then email carolyn.collins@me.com with your contact details. The allotments are in demand for growing healthy crops, good exercise and helping community inclusion. Plotters share ideas and experiences and there is a wide range of ages so that old heads and young enthusiasm are able to mix.

We have beekeepers, pigeon fanciers, crop specialists and a range of Community involvements where police, Community Payback, the NHS, Macmillan Cancer Support, Incredible Edible Salford all work side-by-side.

The Community Plot took over a new area in October 2014 and it looked like this:-

We worked on it over winter and transformed the plot to this!

If you would like to hear about the growing year and what you can do, whatever size plot you have, then look out for us in future issues of ‘Live it Local’ and ‘On Our Doorstep’.

Written by Geoff Hamilton: allotment volunteer for Macmillan Cancer Support

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BLANKETS, SOCKS, SCARVES, HATS to give to the homeless around the Greater Manchester Area

1ST DROP OFF: 1ST AUGUST 2015 For more details, visit my Facebook page and website, or contact me

Sarah on 07939 004989 Give­A­Blanket www.give­a­blanket.co.uk SOCKS NEEDED URGENTLY! With all the wet weather many are suffering from Trench Foot. Help to prevent this by donating socks.

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Summertime is Festival Time!

Summer is coming and so is Monton Festival which this year celebrates its 15th anniversary on American Independence Day. This year Monton Festival is on Saturday 4th July, starting at the later time of 11am and running till 5pm.

Nearly 80 stalls have already signed up to sell everything from clothes and jewellery to crafts, toys and plants alongside the village’s vibrant, independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Plus local businesses will be joining in the fun with their own stalls and special offers.

Joining this year will be Monton’s new Turkish restaurant La Turka, which has transformed the former Passage to India, and Bodega, Monton’s first champagne bar, located at the former Post Office.

The ever popular Bar on the Green, organised by Monton volunteers, will be popping back up in the Old Man’s Shelter on Monton Green to sell Pimms, beers and wine to thirsty festival goers.

There will be live entertainment from a range of bands and singers, including up and coming singer Jess Kemp who has just released her first single “Star” which is now available on iTunes. The traditional fun fair will be back for another whirl of its rides, stalls and candy floss.

Monton Village Community Association, which organises the festival along with sponsorship from George Parish and sons, Miller Metcalfe and City West Housing Trust, will be unveiling a new range of “Love Monton” merchandise. Let’s just say coffee breaks will never be the same again!

Save the date and join us on Saturday 4th July, 11am to 5pm.

For full details, visit the MVCA website: www.montonvillage.org.uk

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Peppa Pig will be joining us to enjoy the

Monton Village Festival!

Meet

Peppa Pig on Saturday 4th July 2015 at Estate Agents, Monton Village at intervals between 10am to 4pm Don't forget your camera!

Living Quarter 192 Monton Road Monton Village M30 9PY Tel: 0161 707 7584 www.living-quarter.co.uk Helping you find your way home

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Community Feature

Worsley Village Summer Fete 18th July to 30th July 2015 Organised by the Worsley Village Community Association In 1999 Salford Council wanted to run some new events at The Court House and Worsley Village Community Association, who were a very new group then, were asked to get involved. We have carried on since then arranging Quiz Nights, Boat Trips, Afternoon Teas and Lunches, Art and "Authors in The Library" throughout the year. Every summer we organise the Worsley Festival. It doesn’t seem 15 years since we started our Summer Festivals. We are looking forward to this year’s - we have a full programme this summer, mostly held in Worsley Village Library and we look forward to seeing you at some of these.

Fair On The Green, Worsley

Author and Local G.P. Dr John Behardien

Saturday 18th July, 11am-4pm Many stalls; cards, art, cakes, plant, refreshments, children’s entertainment, face painter and more...

Monday 27th July, 7.30pm, Worsley Library - £5

Open Day at St. Mark’s Church, Worsley Sunday 19th July, 2-4pm See this splendid church and have a coffee

Walking With Ian Monday 20th July, 7pm - £5 Start at Worsley Library then back for supper

Poetry Evening in Library with Supper

Book Sale and Coffee, Worsley Library Tuesday 28th July, 10am-12pm

Morning Health Walk Wednesday 29th July, 10am - £5 Starts at Worsley Library, includes light lunch

Afternoon Cruise Wednesday 29th July, 1pm - £12 Cruise leaves 1pm, includes Afternoon Tea at Worsley Library

Tuesday 21st July - £7

An Evening With Clarins

Morning Cruise

Thursday 30th July, 7pm - £5 Worsley library, includes Pimms

Wednesday 22nd July, 10am - £15 Cruise leaves 10am with lunch at Worsley Library

Quiz Night In Worsley Library

All events must be booked and paid for before the events takes place. To book tickets please contact:-

Thursday 23rd July, 7pm - £3 per person Teams Of Six

Beryl Hensen 0161 794 9627 Karen Garrido 0161 794 1574

Art For Beginners with Danny Morrell

Tickets can be collected and paid for on any Friday morning (10am-1pm) at Worsley Library or on receipt of a cheque, can be posted out to you.

Sunday 26th July, 10am - 4pm - £15 Worsley Library, materials supplied, includes lunch

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Fit for

Summer If you didn’t manage to stick to your resolutions, NOW is the time to get back on track. With summer just around the corner, it’s a great incentive to get fit and to improve your health.

Be it getting in shape, improving fitness levels or adopting healthier eating habits... there is a host of local businesses who can offer good advice.

In this issue, we invite a few to share some top tips to help us feel healthier and look healthier this summer!

Fitness Tips for a

Healthier & Happier Summer with Worsley Park Leisure Club

1. Find Motivation During the tough times (and there will be tough times) you will need to dig deep and remember why you started. This can either be some clothes that you want to fit into, an upcoming holiday or just personal goals set by yourself. It will be a lot harder to snooze that alarm in the morning or to eat that cake if you have motivation.

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2. Nutrition

3. Training - Intensity!

Possibly the hardest factor when it comes to weight loss and gaining lean muscle. You hear so many contradicting theories that you don’t know what to believe so lets keep it simple....

Intensity - it’s a word that cannot be used enough. It doesn’t matter whether you run, weight train or do classes, the intensity needs to be kept high to consistently self improve. If it starts getting easy, up the weight, increase the distance and just keep going.

Our bodies like protein but NOT carbohydrates or sugars, although they may taste good! Protein helps to build muscle and provide energy whereas carbs and sugars, when not used, get stored as fat. You also want to be eating little and often to be keeping your metabolism burning and to keep your energy levels high throughout the day.

Written by David Mollard, Personal Trainer at Worsley Park For more fitness advice:Call 0161 975 2041, or pop into Worsley Park Leisure Club, A Marriott Hotel and Country Club, Worsley, M28 2QT

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Fitness Feature

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Ladies, Get Fit for Summer!

As summer arrives many of you will have already cast off the winter woollies and jumped into your summer outfits but others will be worried that ditching baggy, coverall coats and jumpers will expose the extra pounds that crept on during the short cold days when warmth and comfort were more important.

Ladies, the good news is that there is still time to make a difference because for most, your holiday is still 6 to 8 weeks off. Core 30 is a specialised Ladies Only fitness and weight loss centre where new members can take the 6-week Fast Start Programme. We know that these initial days are crucial; they can be the hardest and that’s why this programme includes at least 1 weekly 1-2-1 session with your personal instructor to get and keep you on track.

Just like you needing to shed the excesses of the past, Core 30 has spent the last few months shedding the old with a total refurbishment creating a unique & large adaptive workout space. Key has been our focus on the proven concept of specialist fitness machines designed for women whilst updating the rationale of the workout to reflect the latest sports science research. We have significantly expanded the space available for group exercise and introduced new CV machines and Fatloss Vibration Plates.

Now it’s your turn, we have loads of tips for toning-up but here are just 4 to get you started:

1. Start NOW, not tomorrow, tomorrow never comes.

2. Do it because “they” said you couldn’t – STOP listening to those little voices saying things like – “I’ll look silly and show myself up”, “I haven’t got the time/energy”. Ignore them. You CAN do it – Do it for YOU. 3.

Don’t run before you walk. If you are currently not exercising, you need a controlled and gradual build up programme.

4. Keep a food diary. Write down absolutely everything you consume and don’t share it with family or friends. That way you will be honest with yourself – that could be just a bit scary!

Core 30 will help you with all these starting with No 1. Pick up the phone and call us on 0161 401 1794 NOW; even if it’s the middle of the night because you can leave your name and number and we’ll call you back – how easy is that? And if you still need a reason, join Core 30 during July and pay nothing until August!

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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.

With no contract, enjoy the future of fitness with Worsley Park Marriott Leisure Club.

JOIN NOW Call 0161 975 2000 to find out more * Terms and conditions apply.

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Tackle the battle ropes, heave-ho the sand bags, drag the sled or speed over the mini hurdles.

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Come and join in this exhilarating workout and choose from the times below from just £5! n Monday 18:30-19:30 n Tuesday 06:00-07:00 n Thursday 18:00-19:00 n Sunday 09:00-10:00

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Fitness Feature

Worsley Park, Marriott Hotel & Country Club

SHAPE UP FOR SUMMER Six weeks leisure club membership Shape up for summer in 2015 with a six week leisure club membership at Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club

Worsley Park, Marriott Hotel & Country Club Walkden Road | Worsley | M28 2QT T: 0161 975 2011 www.marriottleisure.co.uk

Enjoy the recently refurbished facilities and guidance from our fully qualified fitness team Six weeks from £59 per person. Call 0161 975 2011

SHAPE UP FOR SUMMER 6 week membership at the Worsley Park Leisure Club from just £59!

Shape Up For Summer in 2015 with our fantastic promotion. Treat yourself or a friend to 6 weeks Leisure Club membership from just £59!

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At Worsley Park, Marriott Hotel & Country Club, we offer a fantastic health and fitness facility.

2015 Set in 200 acres of natural woodland, with our own 18-hole championship golf course, it is regarded as one of the most prestigious country clubs in Greater Manchester.

Leisure Club Facilities include:-

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Fitness Feature

10 Tips to a Healthier You this Summer

by Juliesweigh2fitness (formally Rosemary Conley classes) 8. Exercise: 10,000 steps per day as recommended

by the British Heart foundation, most people only achieve 5,000. By adding a daily walk of 30 to 60 minutes can help you lose weight even if you don't change your diet... so what are you waiting for? or you could join my classes below.

1. Portion Control: Statistically our plates have got bigger over the last 10 years, both at home and in restaurants and we are filling them! Use a smaller plate and fill ½ with veg/salad, ¼ protein and ¼ carbohydrates.

9. A programme that suits you: There are lots of different programmes around - it’s important you find one that suits you and your lifestyle so you will stick to it.

2. Set Small Goals To Achieve: Break down your goal into smaller goals, set a date in which you will achieve the smaller goals to get to your final destination. Start with weekly goals for the first 4 weeks, then month, then onwards from there.

Reward yourself when you hit a goal, i.e. a hair or beauty treat or a new item of clothing.

I run exercise classes with various Diet options which include NHS diet, British Heart Foundation, Low Fat and Sugar control diet, and a NEW 9 day cleansing programme “Forever C9” available to order at class. Lastly, we have a NEW Metabolic Diet & Training programme to work with your body.

Call, text or email me for more details.

3. Eat Smaller Meals More Often: Keep your metabolism burning by eating small healthy meals; approximately 200-250 calories, 5-6 times per day.

10. Start NOW, just DO IT !!!

4. Food Diary/Log: Write it down EVERYTHING you eat and drink each day for a week, you will be surprised at the little snacks /tastes/bites of foods you are having when you write it down and it is in black & white.

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5. Test your hunger: Ask your self the question on a scale of 1 to 10 “How hungry are you?” 1 being not hungry at all and 10 starving you would eat anything. We sometimes eat because we are bored or emotions cause us to eat, or you may just be dehydrated.

6. Drinking water: Drink 2 litres / 6-8 glasses per day. Stay hydrated as we can lose 2 litres of fluid per day and we need to replace it.

7. Remind yourself WHY: What is your WHY? WHY you want to lose weight/tone or increase fitness - this will keep you motivated.

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Local Business Feature

CARDWELLS CELEBRATE NATIONAL SUCCESS

Andrew Cardwell (right), presented with his award for “Highest Achievement”

Property expert from Bolton has won a prestigious professional award.

Andrew Cardwell, director at Cardwells Independent Estate Agents, won the “Highest Achievement” accolade in the National Federation of Property Professionals (NFOPP) commercial property exams.

Andrew received the award for achieving the highest results nationwide in the exams which he took last year.

A glittering award ceremony took place at the beginning of June 2015 at Warwick Castle.

Father of two, Andrew, said he had been surprised and delighted to receive the nomination earlier this year, and was thrilled to represent Cardwells on the evening. “To actually win the award was an extraordinary surprise and a great honour. I am very proud of this award but consider this as much my colleagues’ award as it is mine”.

Andrew has been a director of Cardwells for the past seven year and has worked for the company since he was 16. High flying Andrew holds a first class honours degree in Management and a first class masters degree specialising in Small Business Management, in addition to a range of professional property qualifications.

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SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES SALFORD COMMUNITY LEISURE Monday 27th July - Friday 28th August Walkden High School Holiday programme including multi sports, football and dance workshops. Each day, we will run an arts and crafts workshop from 1pm to 4pm. There will also be the opportunity to showcase your skills to parents at the Walkden showcase. A great chance to hang out with friends in a safe and friendly place.

8 to 16 years, 10am - 4pm £2.00 per day (supervised lunch break) Tel: 0161 778 0569 | Email: amy.hallsworth@scll.co.uk

FAMILY BIKE RIDES Every Wednesday during the holidays Cleavley Track, Winton Health Improvement Activity:Come along and get active on a FREE leisurely community bike ride. Bring your own bike if you have one, if not we have a number of adult bikes which are free to use. Wear suitable clothing/helmet and bring a drink. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

12.30pm - 2.30pm FREE (booking essential if you require a bike) Dale Griffiths:l: 0161 603 4277

PENNY THE PARK KEEPER: STORYTELLING WALKS Tuesday 28th July, 11th & 18th August Salford Museum and Art Gallery Find out about the creatures and plants that live here through the stories of Penny the Park Keeper and get creative afterwards with art activities at the museum.

All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please wear appropriate footwear for a park walk.

Under 5’s, 10.30am - 12.30pm £2.00 per child Tel: 0161 778 0800

SUMMER FAMILY FUN Thursday 30th July & 13th August Eccles Library Bring your children to Eccles Library for crafts and play. Suitable for all ages. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. There is no need to book. Just drop in and join in.

2.00pm £1.00 Library Members | £1.50 Non Members £3.00 Families Tel: 0161 909 6528

SALFORD RANGERS Outdoor activities for families & their children (U12’s) DEN BUILDING Worsley Woods Meet at Sefton Drive play area.

Thursday 23rd July, 12.30-2.30pm POND DIPPING & MINI BEAST HUNT Three Sisters Ellesmere Park Tuesday 28th July, 12.30-2.30pm WORSLEY WOOD ORIENTEERING Beesley Green Community Centre Thursday 30th July, 12.30-2.30pm POND DIPPING Blackleach Country Park Friday 7th August, 1.00-2.30pm DEN BUILDING Blackleach Country Park Friday 14th August, 1.00-2.30pm

NATURES DEN FOREST SCHOOL Monday 3rd - Friday 14th August Middlewood, Worsley Natures Den holiday club for children who love adventuring in the great outdoors. Explore, learn new skills, get mucky! We encourage imaginations to be wild with lots of exciting activities.

Make dens, learn woodland crafts, use a campfire, create stories and free play using the woods as a backdrop for adventures.

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Local History

The “Matchstick Man” Part I : The Early Years

Self Portrait (1925) The L. S. Lowry Collection

I first met L.S. Lowry in the early 1950s when I was a schoolboy at the Salford Technical High School, located in the Peel Building that is now the core of present-day Salford University. The meeting was not, sadly, with the great man himself, but with his paintings in the nearby Art Gallery.

In those times the skyline of Salford and Manchester was dominated by countless mill and factory chimneys, all belching plumes of black smoke into an already toxic atmosphere.

The nearby River Irwell meander was equally black, with pollution that can only be imagined, detergent foam floated on its surface and the day of the week could be predicted by its changing colours. A sight of the sun was rare, generally a smog gloom prevailed.

When I saw this scenery, and its inhabitants, captured by Lowry in his paintings in the Gallery my teenage mind was mystified. Why on earth would anyone want to paint such a landscape?

Seemingly Lowry, in his early years, had thought the same...

“At first I detested it, and then, after some years, I got pretty interested in it, then obsessed by it. I watched the scene (workers leaving a mill after their shift), which I’d looked at many times without seeing - with rapture”.

Lowry had discovered his mission in life. He had come to realise that no painter had ever found inspiration, or desire, in depicting the Industrial North and its people. Lowry would be that painter.

Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887-1976) was born in Stretford. His father, Robert, was a Clerk for a 24 LIVE IT LOCAL

property company; his mother, Elizabeth, was a Teacher. By his own account Lowry had an unhappy childhood, with a dominant mother (who would have preferred a daughter) and a mild, compliant father. Though affectionate to his son, Robert was described by Lowry as “a cold fish” - such was his retiring nature. The family moved to Rusholme, then a pleasant suburb, but in 1909 financial pressures forced a move to Pendlebury, in the midst of industry which the young Lowry, at first, detested. It was to be his home however, for the next 40 years!

After leaving school, where he had shown little academic ability, Lowry began a career at the Pall Mall Company as a Rent Collector for domestic dwellings owned by the Company. In the evenings he took lessons in drawing and in 1905 he enrolled at the Manchester School of Art. There he was to meet a remarkable man Pierre Adolphe Vallette, a French Impressionist painter of some renown, who became his Tutor.

Vallette had left France and chosen Manchester to make a living. His work includes many scenes of the city, rendered in sombre colours that evoke the damp and foggy reality of the times. He stimulated Lowry, who credited his teacher with inspiring Pierre Adolphe Valette Self portrait 1922 him in all his early work.

In 1915 Lowry attended Salford Royal Technical College (the Peel Building), the Art School being on the top floor, until 1925 and it was here that he began to develop his distinctive style - what the art world calls these days... “Lowry-esque”.

An early example of this “Coming From the Mill”, painted in 1917, shows the “matchstick” people that would come to make him famous.

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Going to the Match: Crowds of fans flocking to Burnden Park

VE Day (1945:) A brighter scene with street parties and bunting

Much of his early work was in portraiture and he painted, amongst others, his mother in a sensitive study. He also executed a masterly self-portrait over which he agonised. When it was finally completed he evidently disliked what he had done and resolved never to do such ever again! Perhaps he considered it revealed too much of himself. That painting, and that of his mother, are in the current exhibition at the Lowry Gallery in Salford Quays. Lowry’s earlier works clearly demonstrate that we was very capable of creating conventional “artistic” subject matter and that he was far from being a mere “Sunday Painter” who could only produce simple (albeit unique) work.

many years later by the Professional Footballers’ Association for several million pounds and is presently on loan to the gallery for display.

It contains, not surprisingly, thousands of “matchstick” people!

But fame, or any recognition, was to be painfully slow in manifesting itself. In 1927, the first indication that Lowry might amount to something, was when the Tate Gallery in London bought one of his paintings - “Coming Out of School”.

This was the first notable purchase by a national art authority. In 1928, having been shown to be tardy by the Tate Gallery in not noticing local talent, Salford City Art Gallery made its first purchase of a Lowry work - “A Street Scene”.

This painting was to become the foundation of the largest collection of Lowry paintings and sketches in the world, all the property of Salford, and now worth many millions of pounds.

Possibly one of Lowry’s most famous paintings was also completed in 1928 - “Going to the Match”. Lowry loved to watch football, was an ardent fan of Manchester City FC, and regularly attended games at their former stadium, at Maine Road. But it was not that stadium that was the subject of the painting. Instead it was Burnden Park, the former home of Bolton Wanderers (perhaps City were facing Bolton that day?) “Going to the Match” was bought FOR ADVERTISING OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 0161 790 2504

Lowry’s father died in 1932 leaving his bedridden mother in his care. His “day job”, remained rent collecting, an occupation which he was said to detest, but paradoxically, he was to continue until he was 65 years old, even though he later had no need of the income! An eccentric man, he was shy and secretive yet full of fun. He delighted in telling stories and happily misleading his friends, of which he made many throughout his life. When his mother died, in 1939, Lowry became depressed and reclusive, a state of mind perhaps illustrated by his painting “The Bedroom - Pendlebury”, a work done in 1940.

He had a collection of clocks in his living room that were all set at different times. To some he said that it was because he did not want to know the real time, to others, that he did not want to be deafened by the sound of them all chiming at the same time!

During the Second World War, Lowry became a Volunteer Fire Watcher, an important task during “The Blitz”, where he would be exposed to air raids and falling bombs. The War would become one of his most prolific painting periods. In 1943 he was appointed an Official War Artist, capturing the devastation of the period and the part that the population played. His painting “Going to Work” of 1943, captures wartime experience for ordinary people and is part of the collection in the Imperial War Museum.

Another one of many such works is “Blitzed Site” (1942) and his final War work, “VE Day” (1945) which celebrates the end of the War in Europe.

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What’s On JULY & AUGUST 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 1st July Wed 5th August 7.30 - 9.00pm Free Tel: 0161 737 7199 TRINITY GIRLS BRASS BAND St Paul’s Church, Monton First time in Monton, a concert by the all female Trinity Girls Brass Band.

A varied programme of top quality music, highly recommended!

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Sat 11th July 7.30pm £5.00 Adults, £1 Children Buy in advance or pay on the door Tony: 0161 790 3373 COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETINGS Open meetings where local residents can influence neighbourhood decisions:SWINTON AND PENDLEBURY Salford Civic Centre Tue 14th July, 6.15pm Marie Shields - 0161 607 1961 CLAREMONT AND WEASTE Venue TBC Tue 28th July, 6.30pm Claire Fewings - 0161 925 1117

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Family Activities 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

BLITZ: FAMILY DAYS Imperial War Museum North Discover real stories of bravery on the home front about the people who set out to protect their communities, as Britain’s cities were attacked from the skies during the Blitz. Families can enjoy themed craft activities, interactive storytelling sessions, object handling and dramatic performances. All ages.

Saturdays & Sundays in July Free Tel: 0161 836 4000 VICTORIA PARK: SUMMER BAND CONCERT Victoria Park, Swinton Back by popular demand, brass bands play live at the Victorian bandstand in the heart of the park. Refreshments provided by Friends of Victoria Park.

Some chairs provided. Bring a picnic and your own favourite deck chair.

Sun 5th July: Sale Brass Band 2.00pm - 4.00pm Free Christine: 0161 993 2433 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 5th July Sun 2nd August 1.00pm £1.00 per child (no booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251

GARDEN PARTY Ordsall Hall Our annual celebration of the Hall and gardens, fun for all the family!

Sun 12th July 2015 12.00 to 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 872 0251 QUAYS FESTIVAL The Lowry Plaza Featuring international artists Umbrellium with Mini Burble. This world-class, UK-based collective arrive fresh from the Barbican’s Digital Revolution exhibition. Mini Burble is a seven-story high, shapeshifting sculpture that uses the latest LED technology.

On Saturday, July 18th, there will be a mass-movement performance choreographed by award winning hip-hop dance company Boy Blue Tue 14th July to Sat 18th July Free (no booking required) www.quaysculture.com BRIDGEWATER WEEKENDER Worsley and Monton Celebrate the much-loved waterway with a weekend of music, family fun, entertainment, food, crafts and a chance to relax and explore the amazing spaces that border the canal.

Sat 18th July, 12-4pm: Worsley Summer Fair, Worsley Green Sun 19th July, 2-7pm: Dukes Drive Summer Sunday Free entry Facebook: Est1761 E: bridgewatercanal@salford.gov.uk SUMMER IN SWINTON Victoria Park Swinton celebrates with a fabulous free afternoon in the park, includes live music, dancing, family picnic, food, ice cream, bouncy castle and children's shows and the popular climbing wall. Find out what's on offer in your neighbourhood via a host of information stands and displays.

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What’s On AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY FUNFAIR Buile Hill Park Come down and enjoy a traditional family funfair this summer at Buile Hill Park!

Fri 28th to Mon 31st August 12.00pm - 9.00pm £2.00 per ride

Health & Fitness EVENING BIKE RIDES Clifton Country Park Health Improvement activity:Bring your bike and join in a local cycle ride (weather permitting, ring prior to ride). Cycle helmets strongly recommended. All abilities welcome.

Mondays until 20th July 6.00 - 7.30pm Free (booking required) Paul Foster: 0161 607 1964 or 0800 952 1000 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 / 0161 603 4277 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 WEDNESDAYS WALKERS Clifton Country Park A two hour walk around the Clifton countryside, for those who want to be fitter and more active. Meet at Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre.

Wednesdays 10.00am - 12.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219

BEGINNERS BIKE RIDES Cleavley Track, Winton Health Improvement activity:Come along and get active on a FREE leisurely community bike ride. Bring your own bike, or we have a few adult bikes and helmets which can be used (must book). Wear suitable clothing and bring a drink.

Wednesdays (ongoing) 12.30pm - 2.30pm Free Dale Griffiths: 0161 603 4277 or 0800 952 1000 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 BIKE IT! Cleavley Track, Winton Health Improvement activity:Join us for an Adult only 2 hour community bike ride through local green space. Meet at the track. Wear suitable clothing and bring a drink.

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Fridays 12.30pm - 2.30pm Free (bikes must be booked) Dale Griffiths: 0161 603 4277 CRESCENT MEADOWS Crescent Meadows 1 hour walk from the meadows along the Irwell. Meet at the entrance to Crescent Meadows of Meadow Road.

Mon 20th July 12.30pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219

WILDFLOWER WALK Blackleach Country Park A gentle, evening, summertime stroll around Blackleach looking for the rich diversity of wildflowers growing in the park.

Wed 22nd July 7.00 - 9.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 PARK RIDERS Clifton Country Park A gentle ride around the paths at Clifton, keeping off road and enjoying the summer sunshine and wildlife.

Bring a bike and clothing which you don’t mind getting muddy! Suitable for adults and children. Meet at Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre.

Fri 24th July Fri 31st July 3.00 - 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 IRWELL RIVER PARK BIKE RIDE Salford Museum and Art Gallery From Salford Museum and Art Gallery, to Salford Quays and along the river into town. Stopping at Greengate for a well deserved coffee break. Keeping off road as much as possible, through this fascinating little corner of Salford.

Sat 25th July 10.00am - 12.00pm Free (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 4219 WORSLEY CIRCULAR BIKE RIDE Eccles Train Station A ride along the canals and old railway cycle lanes of Worsley and Eccles. Meet at Eccles Train Station before heading off along Route 55 to discover this lovely leafy ride.

Sun 26th July 10.00am - 12.00pm Free (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 4219 ORDSALL WALK Ordsall Join the Ranger for a walk around the Quays and along the towpath.

4 miles approximately. Meet at the corner of Guy Fawkes Street and Ordsall Lane.

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BIKE RIDE AT CLIFTON Clifton Country Park A two hour ride around the local countryside, crossing the river from Clifton Country Park up to the Outwood Trail and back. Meet at the visitor centre. Suitable for adults or families with children over 12 years.

Thu 27th August 10.00am - 12.00pm Free (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 4219 BLACKLEACH BIKE RIDE Blackleach Country Park From Blackleach, a ride around the leafy cycle lanes of the old railway looplines. Meet at the visitor centre.

Suitable for adults or families with children over 12 years old.

Sat 29th August 10.00am - 12.00pm Free (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 4219

ROUTE 6 BIKE RIDE Salford Museum and Art Gallery This cycle route runs from London to Carlisle, but you only need to check out the stretch between Salford and Bury! Meet at Salford Museum and Art Gallery, to pedal upstream into some lovely countryside. For adults or families with children over 12 years.

Sun 30th August 10.00am - 12.00pm Free (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 4219

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TODDLER WALKS Blackleach Country Park Join us for a walk around the park, followed by refreshments in the visitor centre. Suitable for under 5s.

Mondays 10.15 - 11.30am Free Tel: 0161 793 4219

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 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.

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What’s On 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 3rd July Fri 7th Aug 10-10.45am | 11.15am-12pm £3.50 (£1.75 Salford Residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000 HORRIBLE HISTORIES: ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP Imperial War Museum North Want to learn how to bring illustrated characters to life? Join in with a free workshop led by artist Warren Osborne, who will teach some of the skills he used to while working on IWM North’s new special exhibition, Horrible Histories: Blitzed Brits. Spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Ages 8-14 years.

Sat 11th & Sun 12th July 11.00am - 12.30pm Free Tel: 0161 836 4000

TINY BIKERS Clifton Country Park Using the balance bikes on soft ground, your child gains confidence and learns how to ride without the use of stabilisers. A drop in event, on the field near the park’s play area. Suitable for under 5s.

Fri 24th July & 31st July Every Friday in August 1.00pm - 2.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 STORIES AND SONGS Eccles Library Suitable for parents and carers with babies and toddlers aged 0-4 years.

Bring your baby or toddler to the library for stories and songs. Drop in!

Thu 6th August Thu 20th August 2.00pm - 3.00pm Free Tel: 0161 909 6528

BUGTASTIC! Duke’s Drive, Monton Come along and search for all kinds of creepy crawlies! Let’s hope you’re not scared of spiders! Bring a net if you have one and meet on the meadow just beyond the car park.

Fri 14th August 10.00am - 12.00pm Free Jill Tyson: 07872 808003 www.est1761.eventbrite.co.uk

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

Widdows Pilling & Co Long established, highly experienced local solicitors based in Worsley...

We can offer expert advice in the following areas:n Probate & Estate Administration n Wills & Estate Planning n Court of Protection matters & Lasting Power of Attorney n Matrimonial and family law n Residential conveyancing including buying & selling houses, flats & apartments and Council Right to Buy, New Builds, re–mortgages & transfer of equity n Personal Injury Litigation including accidents at work & road traffic accidents

Tel: 0161 790 1825

www.widdows-pilling.co,uk enquiries@widdows-pilling.co.uk

THE MANSE | 2B MEMORIAL ROAD | WALKDEN | WORSLEY | MANCHESTER | M28 3AQ VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

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BRIDGEWATER VOLUNTEERS Dukes Drive, Monton Join us for practical conservation work along the Bridgewater Canal.

Sat 11th July Wed 22nd July 10.00am - 3.00pm Free Jill Tyson: 07872 808003 UMBRELLA DOODLE WALK Duke’s Drive, Monton Doodle your way along the Bridgewater Canal using special pens on transparent umbrellas. All materials provided. Monton to Worsley and back via Worsley Woods (including Old Warke Dam). Circular 2 mile walk. 2 hours.

Sat 11th July, 10am & 1.30pm Free (booking essential) 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 hand-made chocolates, local cheeses, award-winning sausages and real ales. Crafts include handmade gifts, homewares, jewellery and plants. Plus live music!

Sat 11th & Sun 12th July Free entry www.lowryoutlet.co.uk

FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET Eccles Shopping Centre Homemade sausages, salami, dairy products, preserves, crafts and lots more! 3rd Saturday of each month.

Sat 18th July Sat 15th August 9.30am - 2.00pm Free entry Tel: 0161 707 3058 OPENING THE ECCLES PHOTO ALBUM Eccles Library, Church Street All illustrated interactive talk showing some of the old photos we have of the Eccles, Winton, Monton, Barton and the Manchester Ship Canal.

Mon 27th July Free Tel: 0161 778 0881 / 0161 778 0838 34 LIVE IT LOCAL

SUMMER TREE ID Duke’s Drive, Monton Join an ecologist and learn the oak from the ash, the difference between native and introduced species, how they were used in the past, and ways to monitor and safeguard them.

Fri 31st July, 10am-2pm Free (booking essential) Jill Tyson: 07872 808003 INTRO TO LOCAL HISTORY Salford Museum and Art Gallery Join Local History Librarian Duncan McCormick on a tour of the Local History Library, located in Salford Museum and Art Gallery. Aimed at people who haven't used the library before, this hands-on event will look at the resources available and how to use them.

Mon 3rd August 2.00 - 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 778 0800 BARNUM The Lowry Theatre This exhilarating musical follows the irrepressible imagination and dreams of Phineas T Barnum, America’s Greatest Showman. The story of his life and his marriage to Chairy reveals a couple who looked at the world from opposite sides of the spectrum, and also reveals she was the practical one who made his dreams come true.

Tue 4th - Sat 8th August £28.00 - £50.00 Tel: 0843 208 6000 BAT WALK Worsley Woods Come along and search for nocturnal creatures. Bring a torch and suitable outdoor clothing & footwear. Meet at Sefton Drive play area.

Thu 6th August 8.45pm Free (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 4219 THE WONDERS OF WORSLEY Worsley Library Dukes and delphs, coal and canals, industry and innovation, heritage and heart-warming history. Starts at Worsley Library, finishes at Worsley Old Hall pub. Wear suitable footwear.

Pay the New Manchester Walks Guide on the day.

Sat 8th August 11.00am (no booking required) £8.00, concessions £7.00 www.newmanchesterwalks.com

RE-IMAGING SALFORD: MULTIMEDIA ANIMATION WORKSHOPS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Join artist Mark Haig to help us create an exciting piece of multimedia animation using old photographs of Salford. Great fun and opportunity for families and friends to work together and learn about storytelling, editing and animation as you bring Salford's past to life. For adults and children over 8 years. Under 14’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Sat 8th August Sun 9th August 12.30 - 3.00pm Free (booking essential) www.salford.photos/events COAL MINE TO COUNTRY PARK Clifton Country Park Take time to admire the beautiful Clifton Country Park which has emerged from the site’s former industrial heritage. Meet at Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre.

Tue 11th August 7.00 - 9.00 pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 WILDLIFE WALK Duke’s Drive, Monton From bees & butterflies to frogs & fungi, join a local nature expert and enter the wonderful world of wildlife.

Includes a walk around Duke’s Drive, Worsley Woods and along the canal.

Sat 15th August 1.00 - 3.00pm Free (booking essential) Jill Tyson: 07872 808003 www.est1761.eventbrite.co.uk TERRIFIC TREES Duke’s Drive, Monton Find your favourite tree, give it a hug and make it a fantastical face from clay. Meet on the meadow just beyond the car park.

Thu 27th August 10.00am - 12.00pm Free (booking essential) Jill Tyson: 07872 808003 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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The Grand Palais NORTH WEST AREA'S NEWEST AND GRANDEST WEDDING VENUE FOR MILES AROUND

Beau fully 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 & beau ful 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.

Maximum capacity: 500 guests / 320 for a sit­down meal Exclusive use of venue & licensed bar un l 2am.

The Grand Palais has the added bonus of professional dance teachers on site so you can learn your Wedding Dance in the venue where you will be performing it.

For further details and to arrange a viewing or consulta on, contact us:­

Tel: 07989 620 806 / 0161 279 6660 Email: abigail.hannon@ntlworld.com The Grand Palais THE GRAND PALAIS, 9-11 STATION ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, M27 6AH

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