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Contents

Welcome We are well and truly into spring and, if you haven’t already, it’s time to start those long awaited home improvement projects. For some extra help, jump to our special Home Improvement feature for a few tips and advice, and local businesses that can get your projects underway.

If you love gardening and fancy growing your own vegetables, then why not sign up for an allotment? Read The Plotters Spring Update for information and contact details.

Plus, with the warmer weather you can get out and enjoy the local festivals and charity events taking place over the coming months.

Join in with the many outdoor activities listed in our What’s On guide!

Lastly, don’t miss our fabulous competition to win a Powerleague children’s football party!

Susie

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The Plotters Spring allotment update

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Salford City College Apprentices and employers celebrated at College Awards Night

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NCT: Baby First Aid Local life-saving courses

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Celebrating Eccles 2016 A third year of festivities this May!

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Home Improvement Advice and local services to help you with your home improvements

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Monton Village Festival Summer festival plans for 2016

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Editor

What’s On Local events & activities

Live it Local is published by Zig Zag Ventures, an independent publisher.

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Community News

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The Plotters: Spring Update Great News at Tindall Street, even more than in our last update.

Our chillies are well on their way, the aubergines are shooting up and our seed potatoes are planted.

The Broad Beans are growing nicely up the bamboos and the onions (red and white) are looking a picture. The fruit trees and bushes are sprouting nicely and we are looking forward to our early crops.

We have been lucky to be awarded a generous grant, from IGas and the cash is being used to repair some of the Community buildings and replace some old, rotted ones. Many thanks to IGas for their support.

Don’t forget Tindall street is only one of 27 sites which the Salford Allotment Federation looks after in the City, under the Chairmanship and guidance of Don Booth, with the support and help of Salford City Council and its’ officers.

Being a ‘Plotter’ is a great way to meet people, get some fresh air and exercise, grow your own, ‘healthy’ food so, if you would like to join the waiting list for a plot, big or small, list then please contact the SAF secretary at Carolyn.Collins@me.com.

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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

Apprentices and Employers Celebrated at Salford City College Awards Adult Apprentice of the Year Zac Challinor (centre) being presented with his award by radio and television presenter Andy Crane

On Thursday 17th March, Salford City College recognised some of the region’s most outstanding apprentices and employers at its annual Apprenticeship Awards Evening. The event was held at FutureSkills at MediaCityUK as part of the College’s celebration of National Apprenticeship Week.

Awards were given out to apprentices and employers from a range of sectors, in recognition of the positive impact their work has had on individuals, businesses, and the wider community.

The ceremony concluded with the announcement of the ‘Apprentices of the Year’, with the ‘Young Apprentice of the Year’ title being given to

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18-year-old Heating & Ventilation apprentice Mitchell Calton, who was also a nominee for the North West Apprentice of the Year.

Finally, the ‘Adult Apprentice of the Year’ award went to 27-year-old Zac Challinor, who has undertaken a complete personal and professional transformation in the past year to pursue a career in the education sector. He is currently completing a qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning at The Albion Academy.

Would you like to find out about Salford City College’s fantastic Apprenticeship vacancies?

Are you an employer who is looking to enhance their workforce by employing an apprentice?

Call our Apprenticeships Team for more details, on 0161 631 5555, or go to salfordcc.ac.uk.

FOR ADVERTISING OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 0161 790 2504

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Children are encouraged to play and develop through a structured pre-school curriculum. Parents can be satisfied with the knowledge their children will be taught by highly qualified, carefully selected staff who are skilled and experienced in this area.

Our EYFS Department provides a spacious, work and play environment for the Kindergarten and Reception classes. We deliver outstanding childcare provision, which offers your child the best start in life. Children gain a full and positive experience of school, as they make the transition from our Early Years Department to Key Stage 1 and beyond. ‘’The excellent provision for these children offers a safe, welcoming and exciting learning environment, both in and out of the classroom.’’ ISI Inspection Report Feb 2015

For more information please visit www.Bridgewater-school.co.uk or call 0161 794 1463 to arrange a personal tour.

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Community News

NCT Baby First Aid Courses Would you know what to do if a baby or child was choking?

Research suggests that one in three people would not know what to do if a child was choking.

NCT Baby First Aid courses, run in partnership with the British Red Cross, are designed to build your confidence as a parent or carer in dealing with emergency situations.

This unique course will give you the chance to learn and practise vital first aid skills that could one day save your child’s life.

The course is suitable for parents, expectant parents and carers of babies and children up to the age of twelve and covers the following: n

Unconscious baby or child (breathing and not breathing) n Choking n Bleeding n Burns n Raised temperatures n Meningitis symptoms

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The two and half hour course will be delivered by an expert British Red Cross trainer and will cover topics that typically concern parents. It will address your fears giving you lots of practise in lifesaving techniques and plenty of opportunity to ask questions.

The next course is: Saturday 11th June 10.00am or 2.00pm Agecroft Community Fire Station, Swinton n £25/person n £45/couple n £10 concession

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Community News

CELEBRATING ECCLES 2016 Crown Theatre

Monks Hall

CELEBRATING CULTURE • CREATIVITY • COMMUNITY • ENTERPRISE IN GREATER ECCLES Now in our 3rd successful year, Celebrating Eccles 2016 (Wednesday 18th May to Sunday 22nd May) celebrates the unique, rich and varied culture, creativity, community and enterprise of our diverse community.

We shall be promoting and supporting a range of local events and community activities across Greater Eccles (Cadishead, Irlam, Peel Green, Patricroft, Winton, Worsley, Monton, Ellesmere Park, Eccles & Barton) which represent and present what it is like to have been born, to live and to work in Greater Eccles.

We are particularly interested this year to draw attention to some of our cultural and community icons such as Monks Hall Museum and the Lyceum Theatre (pictured above) both of which are locally revered buildings and have over many

years brought so much pleasure and enjoyment to generations of Ecclesiasts.

We will also recognise and highlight the activities of local groups such as Barton Athletic Club and many others who work so hard to support the health and wellbeing of our community.

If you are planning (or would like our help to organise) an event for your group or community, please do let us know and we shall promote it to 80,000 people and the 3,000 companies in Greater Eccles.

Join us and be part of Celebrating Greater Eccles in 2016 !

Please join us on Facebook and Twitter “Celebrating Eccles” or visit www.celebratingeccles.info

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Regular Teenage Market in 2016!

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FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET 2016 3rd Saturday Every Month 9.30am-2.00pm plus!

Extended and Teenage Market every other month May 21: June 18: July 16: August 20: Sept 3: Sept 17:

Farmers’ & Craft Market Farmers’ & Craft Market + Extended & Teenage Farmers’ & Craft Market Farmers’ & Craft Market + Extended & Teenage Eccles Festival - Extended & Teenage Markets Farmers’ & Craft Market

For future events check our Facebook page EcclesShoppingCentreEccles

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Susan Robinson, co­founder of Home Instead Salford

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We are delighted to announce that Home Instead Senior Care has arrived in Salford. There are already offices throughout the UK and in 17 countries around the world and now Home Instead has opened in Swinton on Worsley Road, next door to the Humphrey Booth Centre.

As Susan Robinson, co-founder of Home Instead Salford explains “When I was looking for some help and support for my mum in the summer holidays - I drew a blank. I was unable to find anyone who could deliver the standard of care mum needed, and call just twice a day while we were away. It was at this time that I was introduced to Home Instead - the more I listened to the ethos and culture of the company and the services provided - well quite frankly it was music to my ears!”

Home Instead Senior Care provides exemplary care - highly personalised and always client centred.

Companionship, comfort and compassion, as well as practical assistance with personal care and household tasks in the security of your own home!

Susan continues “Ultimately our aim is to keep mums and dads, aunties and uncles in their own homes for as long as possible. Home is where people feel comfortable, safe and secure and

where they want to be. It is our mission to provide a consistency of care that is second to none. Our clients will not be inundated with different faces but will have a small team of two or three to keep them happy and reassured. We are extremely proud to say that we have a minimum visit time of one hour. Time to chat, time to sing and time to dance if that is what is required. Alternatively, a trip to the shops or cleaning out a cupboard may be the order of the day. Care that is client centred and NOT task driven.”

Although our clients are extremely important, so too are our CAREGivers. We are looking for caring, passionate and dedicated people. No experience is necessary as on-going training will be given. We are only seeking CAREGivers who want to care and who are proud to say “I love caring and being with people!” Our offices are very welcoming and the kettle is always on. If you have an hour a week or more to spare and would like to support someone in your community, please call in for a chat.

Susan Robinson Home Instead Senior Care, Salford

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Home Improvement

Hunters share their tips on the

Top 3 Home Improvement Projects Whether you are thinking about selling your home in the near future or further down the road, most home owners want to make improvements to their property which aren’t too costly but do add value.

Here are our TOP 3 HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS which could help you to do this: CONSERVATORY: Providing an extra room in your house and allowing you to get the most out of the summer.

Tip: Heating and ventilation are important. Make sure you have some radiators or heaters installed, and think about blinds too, as these will help keep it cool in warmer months.

NEW KITCHEN: Most people like to see the Wow Factor in a Kitchen when buying a new home.

Tip: Many cupboard doors can be re-painted or replaced without having to get new units. By spending a few hundred pounds, you can make your kitchen look as good as new.

LOFT CONVERSION: Make sure that there is at least 2.2m of height to be able to stand up in, and ensure you know how much your conversion will cost. Leave a cushion in your budget for any unforeseen circumstances.

Tip: You will need to apply for planning consent from your local authority before converting your loft space. It’s a small cost but a necessity.

If you are interested in finding out the current value of your property, please call our Sales Team on 0161 790 9000 or email worsley@hunters.com

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Spend More Time In Your Conservatory All Year Round With summer round the corner, it should be an ideal opportunity to spend quality relaxation time in your conservatory. But, as most owners will testify, when the sun comes out conservatories can quickly heat up to extremely uncomfortable levels. The problem is with the roof. The sun’s rays can easily penetrate through the polycarbonate panels, heating all the objects inside. This heat cannot easily escape and becomes trapped.

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Home Improvement

Window Wise

Do your windows need repairing?

If your PVC-u windows are draughty allowing cold air to enter your home then the cost of heating your home could be substantially increased, this is usually a case of worn hinges (Friction Stays) which can also compromise the security attributes of your windows.

So if the traffic outside your home seems closer than it used to then it is time to replace those worn out hinges and seals.

Door and window locks and mechanisms that grate or are stiff as you turn the handle are only going to get worse and need attention.

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Local Business Feature

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Bolton Properties opened in the New Year on Market Street, Farnworth. Their office is open 7 days a week and is managed by experienced property professionals, Chris Baron and Paula Taylor.

Bolton Properties offers a full range of property services and all fees include accompanied viewings, photography and advertising on the major property portals at no extra cost.

We are the first agency to offer a ‘Sell Fast or Sell Free Guarantee’. We are so committed to selling your home that we are literally putting our money where our mouth is.

Managers: Chris & Paula

With the recent and forthcoming changes in the law surrounding rental properties and tax changes we have had a flurry of enquiries from Landlords and potential Landlords to manage their properties. If you are a Landlord why not let Bolton Properties take the strain involved in property management. We have some fantastic opening deals and offer a price match guarantee.

All our services are available in the Walkden, Worsley, Boothstown, Ellenbrook, Monton, Swinton and Claremont areas.

For further information phone Chris or Paula in our Farnworth offices.

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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

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Community News

Monton Community Festival Saturday 2nd July, 11am–5pm, Duke’s Drive The popular community festival is back in a new format and location (Duke’s Drive).

n Monton Baking Competition n MontonFoodandDrinkFest@TheDuke’s

There are still some stalls available so if you, or anyone you know, would like to book a space, please check the website or email montonfestival@hotmail.com for a form.

n Local Pet Show n Games n Music Family Activities n Fun Fair on The Green

We are expecting around 100 stalls selling everything from jewellery, crafts and toys to fashion and games. Not to mention the other activities that we hope will make up the day (although some things are still being planned). n Teddy Bear’s Picnic n The Family Pet Shows’

creepy crawlies and cute & furry animals

(including Afternoon Teas)

So come along to the new, improved Monton Community Festival and browse the vibrant mix of stalls, activities, entertainment, specialist food and drink, as well as local bands and other performers.

Organised by Monton Village Community Association (MVCA)

For more information visit www.montonvillage.org.uk

Family Dog Walk FUNDRAISING FOR ROE GREEN CAMPAIGN Sunday 5th June, 10am-12.30pm

Contemporary Traditional Designs Full range of fresh flowers & a wide range of tropical flowers Bouquets * Balloons * Teddies * Chocolates

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Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club and its staff are helping to host a series of fundraising events to help the residents of Roe Green raise £120,000 to save the Roe Green Play Park.

Local residents with, or without, a dog are invited to join a new Family Dog Walk event at Worsley Park.

Take part in some light exercise whilst enjoying tea, coffee and bacon butties! Children also receive a small prize for completing the walk.

This family friendly event will be a great way to exercise with (or without) your dog, and will raise funds for the new Roe Green Play Park.

It’s only £5 per family to take part, however you are more than welcome to donate more on the day.

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What’s On MAY & JUNE 2016

Community Events ANY YARN GOES Swinton Gateway Health Improvement activity:Knitting Group. Open to all. Drop in.

Wednesdays 12.30 - 2.30pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 COFFEE & QUIZ MORNING Humphrey Booth Resource Centre Health Improvement activity:Fun sessions! Meet other people, quizzes and board games. Café facilities available for refreshments and snacks.

Thursdays 10.30am - 12.30pm Tel: 0800 952 1000 or 0161 607 1964 LYMM CONCERT BAND Eccles Town Hall Lymm Concert Band with South of Ireland Champions, the Clara Town Band, performing a concert of popular and entertaining music.

Sun 1st May 7.30pm £5.00 on the door or buy in advance www.ticketsource.co.uk/LCB CLAREMONT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Height Methodist Church, King St. Meeting to discuss issues effecting the local community including, crime, housing and environmental issues.

Wed 4th May Wed 1st June 7.30 - 9.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 737 7199 COFFEE MORNING FOR CHRISTIAN AID St Paul’s Church, Monton Please join us for tea, coffee and homemade cakes as we kick off this year's fundraising for the vital work carried out by Christian Aid. Other stalls and plenty of time to chat.

Sat 7th May 10.30am - 12.00pm Small donation for refreshments Tony Wood: 0161 790 3373 24 LIVE IT LOCAL

CHARITY FASHION SHOW Swinton Park Golf Club In aid of Pride in Lleyton Appeal.

A range of brand new clothing all with up to 75% off RRP from high street stores including Next, Wallis, M&S, River Island, Evans, Designers at Debenhams...Styles to suit all ages, sizes ranging from 8-22.

Purchase items on the night so don’t forget your debit card!

Wed 18th May 6.00 - 11.00pm Show £5.00, with food £10.00 Email: lleyton@hotmail.co.uk Facebook / Twitter “Pride in Lleyton” RSPCA: SNIP & CHIP Peel Park, Little Hulton RSPCA Manchester & Salford neutering and microchipping event for cats, dogs, rabbits and ferrets.

Drop-in event. Park Ranger’s Pavillion.

In partnership with Cats Protection & Salford Council.

Sat 21st May, 1.00-4.00pm Tel: 0161 882 0680 CLAREMONT AND WEASTE: COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETINGS De La Salle Sports and Social Club Open meetings where residents can influence neighbourhood decisions.

Tue 24th May 6.30pm FREE Marie Shields - 0161 603 4091 ECCLES COMMUNITY CHOIR: SUMMER SONG Eccles Town Hall Choir director Angela Rowley is giving a concert to raise funds towards Eccles Community choir trip to Lunen, Salford's Twin Town. Featuring Angela Rowley, Soprano; Marjorie Seddon, Contralto; Tim Kennedy, Piano. Full bar facilities, coffee and tea available. Disabled access. Free parking in Eccles after 6pm.

Fri 10th June 7.30pm £7.00 Adult, Children FREE (pay on the door)

Tel: 07881 887 683 Email: lionel.k@ntlworld.com

ST PAUL'S SUMMER FAIR St Paul's Church, Monton Whatever the weather please join us at St Paul's Summer Fair where there will be lots of stalls and delicious food on offer: home made jams and chutneys, cake stall, greeting cards, plants, MU Clothesline, tombolas and much more. Café open for Cilla's famous bacon butties!

Sat 11th June, 11.00am-2.00pm FREE entry Tony: 0161 790 3373 BOOGIE NIGHT: 70's NIGHT DISCO & SUPPER Clifton Cricket Club, M27 6NE St Paul's Monton event - a 70's disco night for people who can remember the tunes first time round and still want to party. Includes supper and there will be a raffle for church funds.

Feel free to dress up 70's style!

Sat 11th June, 7.30-11.00pm £5.00 Tony: 0161 790 3373 PICNIC IN THE PARK Eccles Rec, Oxford St, Eccles Friends of Eccles Rec are holding an event to celebrate the Queens 90th birthday. Many activities to enjoy incl face painting, competitions for the best dressed gazebos and tents, childrens fancy dress in the eras of 1920s/1950s and 1970s. Prizes for the following age groups 0-5, 6-10 and over 10s for the best dressed.

Sun 12th June, 12.00 - 4.00pm FREE ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE AND WINTON FESTIVAL Duke’s Drive to Winton Park As part of the national Armed Forces Day celebration, Salford's second annual Armed Forces Day parade leaves Duke's Drive at 10.30am and heads down Parrin Lane to Winton Park for a day of colourful parade, live brass band music, community stalls and afternoon tea with the Salford Angels. Plus songs and military displays.

Sat 25th June, 10.00am-4.00pm FREE Joanne Farrell: 0161 793 3432

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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-4pm Friday, 10am-3pm Saturdays, 10am-1pm £3.00 per child Tel: 01925 234213 / 07704 167085 FAMILY WEEKEND ACTIVITIES Imperial War Museum North Family activities throughout the day: Craft activities, object handling, join in with storytelling, live performances dramatising stories of war and drop into the Open Studio to make your own souvenirs. Inspired by our latest exhibition. All ages.

Saturdays and Sundays 10.00am - 5.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 836 4000 www.iwm.org.uk CREATION STATION Salford Museum and Art Gallery Join us every weekend and see what you can make at our craft table! A weekly event for families and young children. On the first Sunday each month Mr Tomlinson's Sweet Shop will be open for sweet treats!

Saturdays & Sundays 12.00 - 4.00pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 THROUGH THE AGES... LIVE! Ordsall Hall Monthly family fun day packed with arts, crafts and activities.

Sun 1st May Sun 5th June 1.00 - 4.00pm £1.00 per child (no booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 CIRCUS FUNTASIA Victoria Park, Swinton Back by popular demand, an all new circus adventure at Victoria Park over the May bank holiday weekend.

Wed 25th to Mon 30th May Weekdays: 5.00pm & 7.30pm Weekend: 2.00pm & 5.00pm BH Monday: 2.00pm & 5.00pm Adults from £12, Children from £10 Tel: 07706 168507 www.circusfuntasia.co.uk

Health & Fitness HEALTHY HIPS AND HEARTS Kemball House, Monton A gentle weekly exercise class for the older person. Everyone welcome.

Mondays 10.30 - 11.30am FREE Louise: 07928 522308 ALLOTMENT PROJECT Tindall Street Allotments, Eccles Health Improvement activity:Enjoy the outdoors and get active by doing some light gardening Tuesdays 1.00 - 3.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 or 0161 603 4277 GYM TASTER SESSIONS Swinton Pendlebury Leisure Centre Health Improvement activity:Unsure or nervous about the gym?

Access the gym with support from qualified fitness instructors. Free gym passes for the first 6 sessions.

1st Wednesday of each month 10.30 - 11.30am FREE (booking essential) Tel: 07554 438 564 or 0161 607 1979 Email: Carly.hodges@salford.gov.uk WEDNESDAY 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 HEALTH WALK 1 hour gentle walk followed by refreshments. Meet at visitor centre.

Blackleach Country Park Thursdays, 10.00-11.00am Clifton Country Park Thursdays, 10.15-11.15am FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 BIRD WALK Blackleach Country Park Come and enjoy a spring walk around Blackleach looking out for the rich diversity of birdlife we have living in the park.

Sat 7th May 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219

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BRIDGEWATER DISCOVERY WALK: MONTON TO WORSLEY Duke’s Drive, Parrin Lane, Monton This guided walking tour takes you around historic Monton village, the disused railway loopline and into the Duke's village of Worsley. This walk will time travel via science and engineering breakthroughs. 3 miles.

Sat 14th May, 2.00-4.00pm FREE (book online) Tel: 0161 793 3178 www.est1761.eventbrite.co.uk MOSES GATE WALK Blackleach Country Park A circular, 7 mile, spring walk taking in two country parks, the Irwell River Valley, canals and plenty of wildlife.

Sun 15th May, 10.00am-2.30pm FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 BIKE RIDE Clifton Country Park A ride around the lovely Irwell Valley, starting and finishing at Clifton Country Park, taking in Phillips Park, Drinkwater Park and the Outwood Trail. Off road bike required.

Sat 28th May Sun 26th June 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 4219 HISTORY & WILDLIFE WALK Clifton Country Park A walk around the country park, learning about its history and wildlife heritage.

Sun 29th May, 11.00am-12.30pm FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 RANGER STROLL Clifton Country Park Join the Ranger for a stroll around the park. Walk may involve uneven ground & steps. Wear suitable outdoor clothing & footwear.

Sun 8th May Sun 5th June 1.00 - 2.15pm FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 RANGER STROLL Peel Park Join the Ranger for a stroll around the park, the River Irwell and Crescent Meadows. Meet by the play area.

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Kids Activities 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 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.

Term time only.

Height Library, King Street Tuesdays, 2.00pm Swinton Gateway Library Thursdays, 2.00pm FREE, 20p refreshments www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk ONCE UPON A TIME… Ordsall Hall Museum Story, craft and song session for under 5s and their parents.

Wednesday (term time only) 9.45 - 10.45am £1.00 per child Tel: 0161 872 0251 STAY AND PLAY TOGETHER Swinton Gateway Song and rhyme time for parents/ carers and children from birth to five years. Special story theme and singing each week.

Wednesdays 10.00 - 11.30am £1.00 donation per family Tel: 0161 778 0750 NCT: MONTON PRAM WALK Stableford Avenue, Monton Leaving from Stableford Avenue next to the church on Monton Green.

Pram friendly, no mud or mess to contend with, so it can still go ahead even if it's drizzle/light rain. In bad weather we meet at a local cafe!

Wednesdays, 11.30am FREE Facebook: NCTBolton Email: nctboltman@hotmail.com

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BABY MASSAGE Swinton Gateway For parents and babies 1 month+.

Bring a towel and a drink for baby.

Limited spaces, book on the morning.

Thursdays 10.00 - 11.00am £1.00 donation per family Tel: 0161 778 0750 STAY AND PLAY TOGETHER Swinton Gateway Come along to our gardening and stimulating outdoor messy play drop-in sessions. Grow your own fruit and vegetables. All weather sessions, waterproofs available.

Fridays 10.00 - 11.30am £1.00 donation per family Tel: 0161 778 0750 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 Weekly dance 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. Ages 2½ - 4½.

Fridays 10-10.45am | 11.00-11.45am £3.50 (£1.75 Salford Residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000 PENNY THE PARK KEEPER Peel Park Join us for a walk around Peel Park and find out about the creatures and plants that live there through the stories of Penny the Park Keeper.

Meet at the Play area.

Fri 20th May Fri 17th June 10.30am - 12.30pm FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219

Special Events BRIDGEWATER BAT WALK Old Fold Park, Parrin Lane, Monton Join these night time bat walks along the Bridgewater Canal from Monton to Worsley and use a bat detector to hear the sounds they make whilst hunting for insects.

Please bring a torch. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

3.5 miles (EASY).

Fri 6th May Fri 13th May 8.00 - 10.00pm FREE (book online) Tel: 0161 793 3178 www.est1761.eventbrite.co.uk EXPLORE-A-STITCH Ordsall Hall Museum Members of the Embroiderers’ Guild will help you develop your knowledge of embroidery stitches. 12yrs+ with some embroidery knowledge.

Tue 3rd May Wed 18th May 1.00 - 3.30pm £5.00 (booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 BRIDGEWATER VOLUNTEERS: BENCH BUILDING Duke's Drive, Monton Get involved in this fun team building experience and make a bench from scratch. No joinery experience needed! All abilities welcome, tools and materials provided. Over 18’s only. Wear suitable footwear and outdoor clothing. Bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee provided.

Wed 4th May 10.00am - 3.00pm FREE Jill Tyson: 07872 808003 E: bridgewatercanal@salford.gov.uk BBC PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: CHAMBER MUSIC MONDAYS Peel Hall, Peel Park Campus A series of free shows. The BBC Philharmonic are world famous world class musicians. Along with a host of guest artists they will be performing classical music, wellknown gems, and some exciting new pieces. Everyone is welcome.

Donations to the Salford Music Fund.

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What’s On PEEL PARK HISTORY GROUP Salford Museum and Art Gallery Join us to discover the history of the first public subscription park in Britain. Help us record and tell the stories of the people who developed and built the park including the museum and library.

Thu 5th May Thu 2nd June 10.30am - 12.30pm FREE Tel: 0161 778 0814 LOCAL HISTORY WALK Peel Park Join local historian Jonathan Schofield for an informative walk. Meet outside Salford Museum & Art Gallery.

Sat 21st May 12.00 - 2.00pm FREE (booking essential) 0161 793 4219 Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk

SCHOOL AND CHILDHOOD EMBROIDERY REMINISCENCE Ordsall Hall Museum Bring your school embroidery and tell members of the Embroiderers’ Guild about it. They will put your story and photo of your work online.

Sun 15th May 1.00 - 4.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 872 0251 CRAFT SOCIALS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Chat, share ideas and learn new skills. Bring along your own project and try the demonstration. 16yrs+ Wed 18th May: Gilding Wed 15th Jun : Upcycling Ceramics 5.30 - 7.30pm (no booking required) £5.50 (incls materials & hot drink) Tel: 0161 778 0800 WILD FLOWERS & FORAGING Worsley Woods Join the Ranger and local expert David Winnard to learn what flowers can be found in the woods. Meet at Beesley Green Community Centre.

Sat 14th May, 1.00-3.00pm FREE (booking essential) 0161 793 4219

WW1 ALLOTMENT DAY Ordsall Hall Museum A celebration of our World War One era allotment. Suitable for all ages.

Sun 29th May, 1.00-4.00pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 INTRODUCTION TO USING THE LOCAL HISTORY LIBRARY Salford Museum and Art Gallery Join our librarian for an introduction to the fascinating resources at Salford Local History Library and how they can help you in your research. A Manchester Histories Festival event.

Mon 6th June, 12.00-1.00pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0814 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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If I had a Hammer...

The Coat of Arms of Eccles, before the town was swallowed by Salford and lost its identity, depicted an extraordinary piece of engineering, a Steam Hammer! What on earth was such a contraption and why was it so glorified?

In all the frenetic pace of the Industrial Revolution of the 17th to 19th centuries, new inventions were created that powered progress, but one of the most significant was this monolithic and powerful tool. It transformed metalworking from little more than the labours of blacksmiths into mastery of mass production.

Essentially it made possible the transformation of large metal masses - hot from the furnaces which had smelted them - into shaped forgings for use as machine components. It was capable of achieving this with sheer brute force, but exquisite precision, on wrought iron, cast iron, and even steel.

WHO THOUGHT OF IT ?

A Scottish engineer, James Watt started the ball rolling when, in 1784, he invented the steam engine. This revolutionary machine was a huge leap in technology in an age that relied on water, horse and human muscle power. At the heart of the steam engine was the concept of a cylinder encasing a piston propelled by steam pressure that transferred energy to provide motive power. Ultimately this was to culminate in use in locomotives, most notably in George Stephenson’s “Rocket” nearly 40 years later.

Watt noted that his concept could be used to power a hammer, but did not pursue the thought...

In 1806 a Mr Deverell a Surrey engineer filed a patent for a Steam Hammer as did a Mr Hague in 1827 for another variation, but neither came to fruition since they lacked the ability to 28 LIVE IT LOCAL

regulate the force of the hammer or have any degree of precision.

CAME THE HOUR, CAME THE MAN (MEN?) James Nasmyth was born in Edinburgh in 1808 where his father was a landscape and portrait painter. One of his father’s hobbies was mechanics and he encouraged his son to work with him. James’s friend was the son of an iron founder and so he spent much time at the Foundry learning to work and “turn” in wood and a variety of metals. In 1820, with such skills, he made his first steam engine and, in 1827 he built a steam-powered carriage capable of carrying 8 passengers - he was just 19 years old!

Gaining further training at a company in London called Maudsleys, he managed to save the princely sum of £69, the equivalent of perhaps several thousand these days. With this he decided to start his own mechanical engineering company, and to do so in Manchester, in Dale Street ( just off Piccadilly), He was then only 23 years old...

In 1836, the floor of his first establishment having collapsed into his neighbour’s glassworks beneath under the weight of his creations... he cast about for new premises. On a business trip to Liverpool on the famous new railway built by George Stephenson he passed over the Bridgewater Canal (both constructions “firsts” in their time) and spied the perfect site for his factory – Green Lane in Patricroft. He had two means of transport on the doorstep. In partnership with a friend, Holbrook Gaskell, his new factory

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Bridgewater Foundry, 1839

Drawing of Nasmyth’s Hammer

was built on the site and they called it the Bridgewater Foundry. Initially they concentrated on building metal-shaping machines but soon were producing railway locomotives for the Great Western Railway Company.

It was through this business connection that they were approached to try and solve a major problem. The GWR also operated a transatlantic shipping line and were having a paddle steamship built by the famous engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the “Great Britain”.

The problem lay in forging a drive-shaft to propel the giant steamer’s paddle wheels. Nothing so large (30 inches diameter) had ever before been required or attempted. This challenge was a spur to Nasmyth’s inventive genius, to create a steam hammer of unprecedented power that could produce giant forgings with speed, control and precision.

But he was not the only one chasing this golden prize...

A Frenchman, Francoise Bourdon, was also working on it. In 1839, both men came up with the solution simultaneously. Both men made detailed drawings of such a device (varying in small but significant ways) which, curiously, they shared with any visiting engineers – there must have been a lot of trust in those days! But then calamity stepped in and all their work seemed in vain.

The “Great Britain” was to be powered by a propeller instead of paddles and the giant forging was no longer required!

Nasmyth promptly shelved his design, Bourdon’s employers saw no future in his design until, in 1840, when they visited Nasmyth and saw the practicality. They ordered Bourdon to build. As a result the world’s first Steam Hammer was produced by their Company, Schneider & Cie. It was patented in PLEASE REMEMBER TO MENTION LIVE IT LOCAL WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

Restored Hammer (2015) Nasmyth’s Business Park

1841. In the following year Nasmyth visited their factory and was taken by Bourdon “... to see his own (Nasmyths!) child”. Nasmyth then patented his own design in 1842 and built it in Patricroft the same year. Though disputes broke out between the two men in later years as to who had done it first, the designs were sufficiently different to be separate valid patents.

In truth perhaps the credit really belonged to James Watt...

Steam hammers halved the production costs of forgings. Such was the precision of Nasmyth’s machine that he enjoyed demonstrating it by placing an egg in a glass and having the hammer deliver a blow of many tons (sufficient to shake the building) to crack the egg without harming the glass... He went on to use the same principle to invent a Pile Driver in 1843. In 1845 he demonstrated this in a competition in Devonport against a team using conventional methods. His Pile Driver pounded a pier piling measuring 70 feet by 18 inches square into place in just over 4 minutes. The other team took 12 hours. His creation went on to build the High Level Bridge at Newcastle and the Aswan Low Dam in Egypt.

Nasmyth kept on inventing even after his retirement at only 48 years of age. He went to live in Kent where he became a noted astronomer, until he died in 1890.

His local memorials are two of his Hammers one at the Business Park opposite his Foundry on Green Lane in Patricroft and one at the University of Bolton. The Bridgewater Foundry became a Royal Ordinance Factory, making munitions in the Second World War and has only recently been demolished. A wasteland of rubble it is a sad testimony to our industrial past.

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COME AND SING AT ST MARK’S! Everyone is welcome to take part in a singing experience at St. Mark’s Church in Worsley!

St. Mark’s is holding a “Come & Sing” event on Saturday 21st May 2016.

“I want everyone to feel welcome to join in and experience singing Vivaldi’s Gloria. It doesn’t matter whether you're part of a choir or ever have been.” says Jeff Ramsdale, the organist and choirmaster at St. Mark's.

Dating from the early 18th Century, Vivaldi's Gloria is one of the lighter pieces for choirs and soloists. If you know his music from the Four Seasons you will find it exciting to take part in a performance of this work, if you don’t it’s an exciting experience anyway!

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funds for Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention and for a donation of just £10, anyone can take part.

You will be invited to attend the rehearsal in the morning (10.30-12.30pm), take a break for lunch, followed by an afternoon rehearsal (1.30-3.30pm).

The performance will take place at the church at 5.00pm for friends and family to enjoy.

1 in 10 women and 1 in 1,000 men will develop breast cancer during their lifetime and this year Genesis celebrates 20 years of raising funds for research to prevent it in future generations.

If you would like to “Come and Sing” at St. Mark's e-mail Jeff (jramsdale@hotmail.com) to reserve a place. Places are not limited but we can only provide copies of Vivaldi's Gloria to the first 100 singers who register.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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