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Welcome How fast time flies! Everyone is gearing up for Christmas; those that are organised have started Christmas shopping already. I don’t fall into that category unfortunately, but at least have our Christmas party booked!

Get that Christmassy feeling by joining in with some of the festive events featured in this issue, including markets, church fairs, church services, kids activities and more....

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Christmas Food Appeal

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Key 103 Cash for Kids Mission Christmas Toy Appeal

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Don’t miss the second instalment of our Blitz feature - this time focussing on Manchester.

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So, enjoy the last two months of 2016 - it’s hard to believe the next issue will be in 2017!

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Editor

Wood Street Mission Supporting struggling families

Amidst the frenzy of the festive preparations, spare a thought for those who are not so fortunate and will need help. We feature local charities that would love your support ...just a few to consider amongst the many Christmas Appeals that launch this month.

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Salford Food Bank

Headstrong Macmillan Cancer hair support

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Winter Beauty Beat the Winter Blues!

Love Eccles this Christmas Festive markets, events & activities

The Blitz: Part 2 Manchester in Flames

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Plotting in Autumn Seasonal allotment update!

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Charities at Christmas

Christmas Food appeal Salford Central Foodbank is hoping to make the festive period better for those at Christmas who may be struggling to put food on the table.

Whilst they will continue to issue standard food parcels to individuals and families who are in crisis, they would like to give an additional bag of Christmas treats and are inviting local people to get involved by donating these items which will include mince pies, Christmas puddings, chocolates, crisps and tinned ham.

Last year the foodbank gave out 3,285 three day emergency food parcels of which 1,395 were for children.

People attending either of the two foodbank centres in Salford are identified by local frontline care professionals, such as health visitors or social workers, and given a voucher to exchange for their food.

Salford Central Foodbank manager Mark Whittington says: “Christmas is always a busy period where we help more people than any other time of the year. For many over this period, there isn’t much to look forward to. Not being able to buy presents for friends and family is tough enough, let alone being hungry. We want to do our bit to help families and individuals enjoy Christmas a bit more than they might do otherwise. We rely on generous, local people for our food and would love many to help make a difference to others in their community.”

Donations can be left at permanent collection points at Sainsbury’s, Regent Road or Tesco, Salford Precinct. Or, they can be taken to Salford Central Foodbank, Christ Central, Mocha Parade but please call 0161 637 4500 to confirm when you will be donating.

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Once Upon a Time at Christmas, in Eccles...

Look out for a programme of events in Eccles Shopping Centre over the next few weeks. DO come and join us!

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON Saturday, 19th November, 2016 + Extended Christmas Market with food, gifts & entertainment + Regular Indoor + Farmers and Craft Market + Santa’s Grotto! + Competitions + Giveaways for Children + Festive Food & Drink and much more....

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+ Extended Christmas Markets with food, gifts & entertainment + Regular Indoor Market + Entertainment + Santa’s Grotto + Giveaways for Children & Competitions + plus more activities being planned!

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Saturday, 19th November Saturday, 3rd and 17th December

Saturday Nov 12th & Dec 10th - Don’t miss the Makers’ Markets on Church Street!

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If you haven’t finished your shopping by now - it’s not too late! You’ll find: + Extended Christmas Market with food, gifts & entertainment + Regular Indoor + Farmers & Craft Market + Santa’s Grotto + Giveaways for Children + Competitions + and much more...

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Charities at Christmas

SUPPORT STRUGGLING FAMILIES AT CHRISTMAS Christmas should be about more than survival. Yet for one in three local children whose families struggle to make ends meet, it is just that.

We want to ensure all Salford children have toys and treats to enjoy on Christmas Day by helping struggling families with the expense of the season.

In 2015 we gave toys and food to the families of over 1,000 Salford children and this year we expect the numbers needing help to grow.

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Help our Christmas Appeal by donating nonperishable food, treats, and confectionary, as well as new toys and gifts suitable to give as presents to children aged 0 - 18.

Or make a financial donation at www.justgiving.com/woodstreetmission Our van is collecting Christmas donations from homes, offices and churches around Salford from now up until Friday 16th December.

Call 0161 834 3140 to arrange a collection or got to www.woodstreetmission.org.uk to find out more.

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BRIDGEWATER SCHOOL

A School for Families Bridgewater is a school for families. We are a co-educational school for children aged between 3 and 18 years and our education is inclusive, challenging, academically stimulating and pastorally supportive.

We truly believe in a holistic approach to education and offer an extensive range of opportunities in academic work and in the form of extra-curricular experiences beyond the classroom. Our school ethos aims to produce individuals who are wellrounded and able to meet the challenges of life in the 21st century and we feel that personal development is greatly enhanced by the challenge of a wide-ranging extra-curricular programme across all sections of the school.

We work harmoniously across our full age range supporting your child in their first steps into our outstanding Early Years’ section and throughout their learning journey up to university entrance after their studies in the 6th Form. Our community

provides recognition of the individual needs of each child and student whilst still ensuring that the collective needs of teams, choirs, productions, and all the other facets of a vibrant school community, are also well promoted.

We want our pupils to celebrate and take pride in personal, individual and group achievement.

We are a reflective school striving for continuous improvement in and out of the classroom and in the facilities that we offer. We encourage our pupils to be equally reflective, mutually respective, considerate, thoughtful and ambitious. We expect the highest academic standards and provide a stimulating learning experience for all our children and students.

For more detail contact us on 0161 794 1463 or visit www.bridgewater-school.co.uk

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Charities at Christmas

MISSION CHRISTMAS 2016 Sadly, the statistics are still standing 1 in 3 children are living in poverty in Greater Manchester. This means there are children going to bed without a hot meal in a house without central heating. As Christmas approaches, 150,000 children in our city may not have a present to open on Christmas Day.

us to distribute £1,960,170 worth of toys and helped almost 52,000 children.

Key 103’s Cash for Kids Mission Christmas looks to brighten Christmas for these children by asking you to buy an extra present when doing your Christmas shopping.

Mission Christmas will NOT change the poverty statistics for our city BUT Mission Christmas WILL make a difference to so many families on Christmas Day.

Last year, the support and generosity of people in Manchester was overwhelming and enabled

To keep up to date with the appeal go to www.key103.co.uk/mission/

We are asking for your help again this year as we are even more determined to help local children and ensure as many of them as possible in Greater Manchester wake up to a present this Christmas.

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Enjoy Your Pregnancy with some Gentle Exercise and Relaxation It’s a myth that when you’re pregnant you can’t take some time to exercise and stay healthy. And with swimming named one of the safest ways to exercise for mummies-to-be, aquanatal classes are probably one of the best courses to sign up for.

“Puddle Ducks aquanatal sessions are the perfect balance of relaxation, laughter and exercise a wonderful way to unwind and stay healthy in pregnancy,” says Puddle Ducks franchise owner Jo Gribben.

“Our expertly designed aquanatal programme takes a holistic approach to mums’ physical and mental well-being, combining relaxation with cardiovascular exercises to help prepare the body for birth.”

And that’s not all, swimming in pregnancy has been found to improve muscle tone, circulation and strength, whilst also easing pregnancy niggles such as back pain and swelling in the hands and feet. Classes take place in soothing, warm pools and combine exercise with relaxation activities so it’s not all hard work.

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When baby arrives, mummy friends are very important. Going to a class while you’re pregnant means that you could make good friends that are a great support when you’re a new mummy.

You’re also in safe hands with Puddle Ducks aquanatal as all of their teachers have been through rigorous training. A Puddle Ducks teacher has to pass antenatal swimming training which is accredited by the Royal College of Midwives Trust, STA Aquacise training and their own extensive Aquanatal training.

Suitable from 14 weeks gestation, aquanatal classes combine gentle cardio vascular exercises, relaxation and fun. There are plenty of sessions to choose from that are flexible around working hours so you can fit them in before maternity leave starts. Sessions last 45 minutes, are priced at £4.95 and are booked in blocks of six.

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Community News

HEADSTRONG: Macmillan Cancer Support ways to tie scarves and wear hats and they also receive a complementary goodie bag.”

For patients undergoing cancer treatment, hair loss can have a devastating effect on their selfconfidence and body image.

The Headstrong service, run by Macmillan at Salford Royal, provides practical tips and advice for clients on how to tie scarves and use hats to reduce the impact this can have.

Launched in 2012, volunteers at the free service also provide emotional support for those struggling with the effects cancer treatment can have on them both physically and mentally.

Joanne Shaw, Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Assistant, said: “Losing your hair can be very distressing for someone who may already be going through quite a difficult time in their life.”

“At the Headstrong appointment, clients can learn how to prepare for hair loss, be shown interesting

Mrs Sylvia Thomasson, from Bolton, has used the service and felt much more confident after meeting with the volunteers. She said: “I was worried about losing my hair due to my treatment but the Headstrong volunteers made me feel very reassured and supported; I can’t thank them enough.”

Mrs Margaret Davies, from South Manchester, said: “The session was most informative and gave me lots of ideas for the use of headscarves and hats to keep my head warm as my hair is thinning.”

The service is run by trained volunteers and takes place every other Tuesday between 11am-2pm at the Christie at Salford Royal.

To find out more, or to book an appointment, please contact the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre on 0161 206 1455 or 0161 918 7804.

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DELIVERING EXCELLENT CARE TO OUR SENIORS IN SALFORD Our team of CAREGivers is expanding and we are delighted that the calibre of our team is exceptionally high!

Michelle Corcoran, our Registered Care Manager has recently visited many of our clients to check on how they are feeling and to make sure that they are happy with our services. Michelle said that visiting our clients, in their own homes, and sharing a cup of tea with many of them, makes her job very worthwhile and gives her a great deal of job satisfaction.

Positive comments were in abundance ‘she is an angel’, ‘he is so interesting’, ‘she just knows what to do’, ‘I don’t need to worry about the time any more’, ‘I am so much happier now I have some support and I don’t have to mither my family’.

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CAREGivers, they are all quite different and they are all quite simply outstanding!”

We are very pleased that referrals are continuing to come in to our office from doctors, community nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, clients, friends and family. Some of our clients are choosing how to spend their ‘direct payments’ and are choosing our services independently.

As our reputation grows so does our need for high calibre CAREGivers. We are always on the look-out for people in our community who are happy to ‘go the extra mile!’ Please call should you need more details regarding our services or our employment opportunities.

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The countdown to Summer is on! Join Worsley Park Marriott Leisure Club and start it in great shape.

Step your training up a gear with our fantastic range of fitness facilities and high octane classes.

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GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS

“THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT” Six weeks leisure club membership The Perfect Christmas Gift includes use of all the leisure club facilities:-

Cardiovascular gym Resistance gym Exercise studio Personal training Heated indoor swimming pool Sauna, Steamroom & Spa

Six weeks from £59 per person Worsley Park, Marriott Hotel & Country Club Walkden Road | Worsley | M28 2QT T: 0161 975 2011 www.marriottleisure.co.uk

Available for purchase throughout November & December 2016 Six weeks membership must commence by 31st December 2016

Please call 0161 975 2041 to find out more

TREAT YOURSELF THIS WINTER AT THE SPA OF SENSES

Visit our Spa of Sense this season! Relax and unwind in tranquil surroundings.

Jessica Geleration Manicure includes cuticle care, massage, nail shape and finished with Jessica’s Geleration Gel Polish.

Geleration Zen Spa Pedicure includes hard skin removal, feet and legs are massaged with conditioning creams, cuticles are groomed, toe nails are shaped and finished with Jessica’s Geleration Gel Polish.

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Beat the Winter Blues...

Worsley Laser Clinic suggest 3 treatments to help you combat the problems that cold, harsh weather bring to your skin and to get you ready for Christmas!

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The best thing about winter? Wrapping up under a blanket and relaxing with a Dermalogica facial!!

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With pollution, rain, wind and gales coupled with central heating and hot baths - your skin is screaming out for some TLC!!! We recommend the AgeSmart Anti-ageing Multi Vitamin Facial to rehydrate, feed, nourish, moisturise and protect from further damage. With the finest quality ingredients, our Dermalogica facial will treat your skin from within, and best of all, this treatment includes face, neck and decoletté massage AND a scalp massage and is suitable for both men and women. We also have alternative facials for acne, dryness, dehydration, oily skin and teens.

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Christmas Services December 2016 THE HEIGHT METHODIST COMMUNITY CHURCH Sun 11th Sat 24th Sun 25th

11.15am Carol Service followed by Christmassy Dinner (booking necessary) 11.30pm Christmas Eve Communion 11.15am Christmas Day All Age Worship

ELMWOOD CHURCH (OPP SALFORD ROYAL) Sun 11th Mon 12th Sun 18th Sun 25th

10.30am 11.00am 6.30pm 10.30am

Family Nativity Service Traditional Carol Service Nine Lessons and Carols Christmas Service (children to bring toys to show)

ST PAUL’S CHURCH, MONTON Sun 11th Tue 13th Sun 18th Sun 18th Sat 24th Sat 24th Sun 25th

11.00am 7.30pm 11.00am 6.30pm 4.00pm 11.30pm 10.00am

Christingle & Toy Service Mothers Union Carol Service Nativity Service Christmas Carol Service Crib Service Midnight Communion Christmas Communion

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4.00pm 6.30pm 11.30pm 11.00am

Christingle Service Carol Service by Candlelight Midnight Mass Family Holy Communion

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Christmas in Monton Sleigh bells ring - are you listening On Monton Road, snow is glistening A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight Come to Monton’s Winter Wonderland…

Christmas in Monton is always a special event and this year will be no different, with activities for all the family to take part in.

We are currently finalising the plans for this year’s Christmas offering (we’re hoping for reindeer…!) so please visit the Monton Village Community Association website towards the end of October for more details.

And of course, if you have a couple of hours free, leave us a FaceBook message – we’d love you to be involved!

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GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS

Cocktails at Christmas ! with

Santa's Sleigh “Christmas in a glass” Jingle all the way with this Bailey's kissed blend of cognac, gingerbread and cinnamon. Get cosy and take a ride on Santa's Sleigh!

Our own special recipe, combining all the Christmassy flavours of: • Courvoisier • Grand Marnier • Baileys • Gingerbread • Cinnamon Syrup Shaken on ice then poured into a Martini glass with cream on top!

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So much is coming to Eccles this Festive Season…

The Eccles Christmas lights will be turned on towards the end of November to get us all ready and in the Festive Mood...

There will be Markets on Saturdays: November 12th and November 19th December 3rd and December 10th and

then our popular last minute Christmas Shopping Market December 17th.

This includes a mixture of: Makers’ Markets (Church Street) Craft and Farmers’ Markets and Special Christmas Markets (Eccles Shopping Centre).

We are expecting Santa to visit the markets at Eccles Shopping Centre on November 19th, December 3rd and December 17th.

There will be Christmas hats and other gifts for children, entertainment from The Rockin’ Rev, Festive food and drink, competitions, free wi-fi and lots of great present ideas to suit all people and purses.

Plus, on 10th December, Churches together will be singing Carols around Eccles Cross at 11.00am.

There will be more events and activities for Eccles’ Festive Fun so keep an eye on websites and FaceBook pages across Salford for more information.

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The Blitz: Part 2

Manchester in Flames Tucked away behind the concrete monstrosity that is wryly known by locals as “The Berlin Wall” in Piccadilly’s shabby Gardens in Manchester, is an enigmatic, but beautiful, metal sculpture.

Flanked by the Wall on one side and by rapidly growing trees, into which it merges, this memorial is “The Tree of Remembrance”.

Passed by thousands daily, most of whom are oblivious to its existence or significance, it commemorates the civilian deaths caused by bombing in the Manchester Blitz during World War 2. Commissioned in 2005 some 60 years after those events, it was created by Fiona Heron and Wolfgang Buttress (the latter famous for many sculptures, most recently for the “Swarm of Bees” in Kew Gardens). The sculpture in Piccadilly, as its name suggests, takes the form of a beautiful Scots Pine tree, crafted in steel and bronze and the trunk carries the names of the “Christmas Blitz” victims.

Manchester Under Attack The “Blitz”, short for the German blitzkrieg (total war), was the intensive bombing of Britain’s cities by the German Air Force (Luftwaffe). In Greater Manchester it occurred frequently, from August 1940 until the middle of 1944. The major attack, which resulted in half the total deaths of the entire War, were the two raids of December 22nd-24th 1940, which caused widespread devastation, with almost 800 victims and thousands injured. A further significant attack in 26 LIVE IT LOCAL

1941 again caused major damage and deaths. A total of 1,428 men, women and children died in Greater Manchester during the course of the War, many more thousands suffered injury and some 50,000 homes were destroyed. Other cities such as London, Liverpool and Coventry suffered far more raids and casualties and it is astonishing that Manchester, despite so many homes being targeted, escaped comparatively lightly in terms of casualties. But there were many individual tragedies hidden behind the bald statistics. In many cases entire families were wiped out. Such was the timing of the Christmas Blitz that celebrations often involved three generations of a family, relations and friends. There were also office and works parties that brought people together, gatherings of Air Raid Wardens, Police and medical personnel.

Also, there may have been a more relaxed attitude... after all who would plan such an attack at Christmas?

But Reichsmarshall Goering had a penchant for such timing throughout the War and he duly despatched, over the two nights, a total of 441 bombers, which dropped 443 tons of high explosives and 1,930 incendiary fire bombs.

The strategic targets, the Salford Docks and Trafford Park industry, escaped major damage.

Instead, it was the residential areas which were close to them and the city centre itself, which were devastated.

A Christmas party in Miles Platting, which included three generations of the same family, sustained a direct hit by a bomb, resulting in the deaths of more than 20 family members men, women and children. The ARP and Medical HQ at Gilda Brook Road in Eccles was similarly destroyed, again in the course of a party, and 11 Wardens and First Aid personnel died.

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Local History

– before the War it had many more... The policy of the Nazi war effort was twofold: Having failed to invade our islands, the first aim was to destroy the capability to fight by eliminating our industrial capacity and starving us into submission. The second was to terrorise the population into accepting defeat, hence the indiscriminate bombing of cities without regard for civilian life. To see your city burn was supposed to destroy morale.

Salford Royal Hospital after an air raid, June 1941

At Fernleaf Street in Moss Side a total of 24 people died. Ten of them lived at No.54 and included three young families of whom 6 were children. The street sustained a further direct hit at No.60 and all five members of the same family, including 3 children, perished. The street was so badly damaged that half of it was subsequently demolished.

In Stretford the biggest loss of life was sustained at Stanley Road where a land mine descended by parachute. It exploded, smashing four houses and taking more than 30 lives.

So violent was the explosion that some victims could not be identified - an anonymous fate that fell to 44 people during the course of the War. In 1941 a major raid on June 2nd struck the old Salford Royal Hospital at the Adelphi on Chapel Street. A bomb blasted half of the entire facia of the building and killed 14 nurses who were engaged in a staff meeting. The building was restored and has recently been converted into luxury flats but it still retains a memorial plaque to the nurses on its frontage.

Air raids continued until 1944, but by then they had greatly diminished due to the decimation of the Luftwaffe. They were replaced by guided missiles - the infamous V1 Flying Bomb, the “Doodlebug” and the V2 Rocket. Manchester was beyond the V2’s range, fortunate in view of its destructive power. However, the V1 had the capability to reach the city and an attack was launched in 1944 on Christmas Eve with terrible consequences. One of the missiles fell on Oldham and killed 27 people.

The Material Damage To The City Victorian Manchester has many notable buildings

As far as the first aim was concerned the Luftwaffe displayed conspicuous inaccuracy in Manchester, which suggests that the second stratagem was the more likely - terror. In the Battle of Britain when they initially attacked the fighter airfields to cripple the RAF (and almost succeeded), they switched abruptly to civilian bombing - an inexplicable decision which cost them the Battle. Manchester’s industry survived to make war material, the Docks and its ships to transport armaments and food. A few bombs on the locks of the Ship Canal would have rendered the waterway useless.

But the City suffered...

The Cathedral was hit; the Free Trade Hall was gutted with only its walls still standing as an outer shell; the Royal Exchange suffered the same treatment - its magnificent trading hall destroyed. The Shambles, the mediaeval heart of old Manchester was reduced to only the Wellington Inn and Sinclairs Oyster Bar. Victoria Station, Central Station (now GMEX), the Palace Theatre - all these were grievously damaged but destined to be restored after the War. Many others were damaged or destroyed. The magnificent Assize Courts, a Gothic masterpiece did not rise again, nor did the Victoria Hotel.

Piccadilly, Manchester’s great Square had one entire side, consisting of four matching blocks of cotton goods warehouses, go up in a spectacular blaze. Their site is now entirely occupied by the City Tower and hotel complex spanning from Mosley Street to Portland Street. A stroll through the Northern Quarter or Spinningfields can still reveal a few “crofts”, now car parks, where once stood buildings, but are actually relic “bombsites”.

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Community News

“Plotting” in Autumn Plotting time is very busy now, all the harvest is in, well nearly, and all the plants that are not hardy are inside or waiting for the weatherman to mention 'Frost', the signal for rapid action.

My 'Jack be little' miniature pumpkins are ready for Halloween, sitting on a window cill looking slightly 'Christmassie', waiting to be lit on the 31st October.

There isn't much to plant just now unless you want to try growing something like 'Blue Basil' on your window cill or experimenting with Chillies or Peppers. They help to brighten your mood just by being green and the scent of the Basil is wonderful.

Mossfield Allotments, Swinton: The plots at the Mossfield allotments are soon to be offered to people on the waiting list so, if you want a plot and you haven't applied yet, please contact the Salford Allotment Federation secretary at Carolyn.Collins@me.com.

The Mayor’s Support: Salford Big Day Out was a great day for meeting and talking about anything 'green'. The City Mayor, Paul Dennett and Barbara Keeley MP were both in close discussion with Don Booth, Chairman of the Salford Allotment Federation, about all things 'allotmenty'. They are both very supportive of the idea of exercise and eating well whilst enjoying the fresh air and companionship of being a 'plotter'.

Tindall Street, Eccles: Here we have next year’s Spring Cabbage and hardy Cauliflowers coming up, and our Spinach and Parsnips are doing well. The onion sets and garlic are planted and so the plotting for next year is well in hand.

Top 10 Vegetables to Grow Over Winter: 1. Onions and Shallots 2. Garlic 3. Spring Onions 4. Spinach 5. Broad Beans 6. Peas 7. Asparagus 8. Winter Salads 9. Spring Cabbage 10. Sugar Snaps

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What’s On

NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2016 Community Events TEA DANCE The Height Methodist Church Hall Join us for a weekly tea dance in the church hall. Refreshments in the concourse cafe. Contact Hilda for more details. All welcome.

Mondays, 1.30pm Hilda Wall: 0161 288 1996 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 open.

Thursdays 10.30am to 12.30pm 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 2nd November 7.30 - 9.00pm FREE Mary Ferrer: 0161 288 1968 TEA DANCE Salford Sports Village Join us for a Tea Dance plus Afternoon Tea including sandwiches and cream tea, a live singer and lots of dancing!

Please ask at reception or call to book and pay for your ticket.

Fri 11th November Fri 16th December 2.00 - 4.00pm £3.00 (booking required) Tel: 0161 604 7600

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ST PAUL’S AUTUMN FAIR St Paul’s Church, Monton Please join us at our annual Autumn Fair where there is always a good range of stalls to view and buy from, lucky tombolas to have a go at, the café open for our famous bacon butties and more besides! All proceeds are for St Paul’s Church funds.

Sat 12th November 11.00am - 2.00pm FREE admission Carol: 0161 788 9428

SALFORD CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA The Height Methodist Church Join us for some festive cheer! We will have amazing handmade crafts (perfect Christmas gift shopping), lots of fun and games, amazing food, cakes and perhaps even a nice mulled wine! So grab you hats, scarves and gloves and join in the winter fun.

Sat 26th November 10.00am - 3.00pm FREE entry

ST. MARK’S CHRISTMAS FAIR St Mark’s Church, Worsley Plenty of stalls, games, musical entertainment and Father Christmas!

Light refreshments and lunches will be served in the Church Hall. Please join us - there will be something for everyone!

Sat 19th November 10.00am - 2.00pm Adults £1.00, Children FREE www.stmarksworsley.org.uk

CLAREMONT AND WEASTE: COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETINGS Venue TBC Open meetings where residents can influence neighbourhood decisions.

Tue 29th November 6.30pm FREE Marie Shields - 0161 603 4091

HOLY ROOD CHURCH CHRISTMAS FAIR Holy Rood Church, Moorside Rd A variety of stalls, including raffles, tombolas, children’s games and FATHER CHRISTMAS! Refreshments will also be available.

Sat 19th November 11.30am - 3.30pm Entry Adults 50p, Children FREE Heather Heys: 07530 996543 ST ANN’S HOSPICE CHRISTMAS FAIR Little Hulton Join us for lots of Christmas family fun including: Christmas gifts, Children's toys, Santa’s Grotto, Entertainment, Refreshments, The famous Marks & Spencer stall and lots more bargains!

Sun 20th November 12.00 - 3.00pm Adults £1.00, Children FREE Tel: 0161 702 8181

CHRISTMAS CHARITY CONCERT Worsley Golf Club Join Monton Community Choir for carols and seasonal music with minced pies and mulled wine or mulled fruit juice. Raising money for Christies Cancer charity.

Sun 4th December 3.00pm Entrance TBC Email: montonvoices@gmail.com CAROLS ROUND THE CROSS Eccles Cross Join us for Christmas carols! Eccles Churches Together warm up for Christmas with an open air service of traditional carols and prayers.

Sat 10th December 11.00am FREE www.visitsalford.info/ecclesfestival CHRISTMAS CONCERT Salford Museum & Art Gallery Join Monton Community Choir for carols, old and new, and other of our favourite songs.

Sun 11th December 2.00pm FREE Email: montonvoices@gmail.com

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What’s On

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-3pm Fridays, 10am-3pm Saturdays, 10am-1pm £3.00 per child Tel: 01925 234213 / 07704 167085 SATURDAY PLAYHOUSE The Lowry Weekly art activity for children and their families in our Lookout space for families. Taking inspiration from our theatres, galleries and surrounding landscape. Every Saturday there is something new. Ages 5-11 years.

Saturdays 11.00am - 12.30pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0843 208 6000 CREATION STATION Salford Museum and Art Gallery Join us every weekend and see what you can make at our craft table!

Suitable for families and young children. This is a weekly event Saturdays & Sundays 12.00 - 4.00pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 LARK HILL PLACE SWEET SHOP Salford Museum and Art Gallery Visit Mr Tomlinson's Sweet Shop on our recreated Victorian street, Lark Hill Place for some sweet treats!

Sundays, 12.30 - 3.00pm FREE Donations welcome Tel: 0161 778 0800

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Salford Arts Theatre, M5 4BS Award winning Barton Theatre Company present a wonderful pantomime to sprinkle Christmas sparkle and start the season off in style. Prince Sebastian and his castle fall under the spell of a wicked enchantress, who turns him into a frightening monster. Only true love can break the spell. Filled with magic, songs, laughter and plenty of fun!

Thu 1st December, 7.30pm Fri 2nd December, 7.30pm Sat 3rd Dec, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 4th Dec, 11am & 2.30pm £7.50, £25 Family (booking required) Tel: 0161 925 0111 www.salfordartstheatre.com SANTA’S GROTTO Salford Museum and Art Gallery Come and join us for some festive fun and meet the main man himself!

Father Christmas will be in his grotto all afternoon, just buy your ticket at reception and head to Lark Hill Place!

Sat 10th December 12.00 - 4.00pm £4.50 per child (no booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 MUSICAL CHRISTMAS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Come and join us as we begin the Christmas festivities in musical style.

We have a weekend of entertainment and activities. At 2.00pm Monton Voices Community Choir are singing carols, old and new, and other favourite songs. Younger visitors can take part in Christmas themed arts and crafts!

Sun 11th December 12.00 - 4.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 778 0800

Health & Fitness SUNDAY FUNDAYS Ordsall Hall First Sunday of every month. Have a go at some fun, hands-on activities that span the history of Ordsall Hall from the 1300s up until the present day. Enjoy a new, exciting activity every month! For all ages.

Sun 6th November Sun 4th December 1.00 - 4.00pm £1.00 per child (booking not required) Tel: 0161 872 0251

HEALTH WALKS Put your best foot forward with a friendly local walkers group.

Days and meeting places: Mondays, 2-3pm Boothstown Community Centre Tuesdays, 10-11am Monton Unitarian Church Fridays, 10-11am Worsley Court House Sundays, 10-11am Monton Unitarian Church Jo Bennett: 0161 778 0559

NHS HEALTH CHECKS Swinton Gateway Health Improvement Service are offering FREE NHS Health Checks including, blood pressure, BMI and cholesterol. Appointment only.

Wednesdays FREE (booking essential) Katie: 07554 438 565 WEDNESDAY WALKERS Clifton Country Park A two hour circular walk, exploring the countryside around Clifton.

Sometimes upstream to Moses Gate, or downstream to Phillips Park, along the Outwood Trail, or to Clifton Moss.

Wednesdays 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 ON YOUR BIKE Light Oaks Park / Buile Hill Park Health Improvement activity:Bikes and helmets available on request.

Wear suitable clothing. Bring a drink.

Wednesdays Light Oaks Park: 10.30-11.30am Buile Hill Park: 1.00-2.30pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0800 952 1000 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 GARDENING CLUB Valley Community Centre Health Improvement activity:Enjoy the outdoors and get active by doing some light gardening.

New members welcome.

Thursdays, 12.00 - 2.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE Cleavley Track, Winton Health Improvement activity:A leisurely bike ride for beginners and experienced riders. Bring your own bike, or use our adult bikes & helmets. Wear suitable clothing.

Bring a drink.

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PARKRUN Parrin Lane, Monton Join our weekly Worsley Woods 5k Parkrun. Free, timed run for all levels.

Saturdays, 9.00am FREE www.parkrun.org.uk/worsleywoods DANCING WITH DEMENTIA The Grand Palais, Swinton Health Improvement activity:For people living with Dementia and their careers. Join us for a pleasant afternoon of music and dance. Meet up with old friends, make new ones.

Held 2nd Monday each month.

Mon 14th November Mon 12th December 1.00 - 3.00pm £2.00 donation per dance Brenda: 07768 644 421

Kids Activities THEMED TODDLER WALKS Beesley Green Community Health Improvement Activity: Come and explore in the woods.

Scavenger hunts and nature trails.

Routes suitable for prams. Dress for the weather!

Mondays 7th November to 12th December 10.00am FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 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.

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ROLLER DISCO CLARENDON LEISURE CENTRE Come and get your skates on and skate along to the very latest music.

All skates and equipment are provided and the SAYO/SPARKY team will be on hand to ensure you have a fun filled session. Suitable for 4 to 8yrs.

Tuesdays 4.45 - 5.45pm (booking required) £1.85 per person Tel: 0161 778 0568 / 0161 603 4214 Email: sayosparky@scll.co.uk ONCE UPON A TIME… Ordsall Hall Museum Discover what is behind the doors of Ordsall Hall with a different activity each week such as storytelling, craft or music in our weekly session for the under 5s and their families.

Wednesday (term time only) 9.45 - 10.45am £1.00 per child (booking not required) 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, 10-11.30am Fridays, 10-11.30am £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 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 WINTER QUIZ Salford Museum and Art Gallery Give those brain cells a winter workout by completing our quiz and receive a small prize!

Sat 10th December Tue 20th Dec to Sun 8th January Available during opening hours £1.00 drop in Tel: 0161 778 0800 MAKE AND TAKE TABLE Salford Museum and Art Gallery Check out our Creation Station and have a go at the latest craft on offer.

Tue 20th Dec to Sun 8th January Available during opening hours FREE drop in Tel: 0161 778 0800

LARK HILL PLACE SWEET SHOP Salford Museum and Art Gallery Browse the shelves in our Victorian sweet shop and pick up some treats!

Fri 23rd December 10.00am - 12.00pm 1.00 - 3.00pm FREE drop in Tel: 0161 778 0800

Markets ECCLES MAKERS MARKET Church Street, Eccles Town Centre Church Street will be transformed into a hub of creativity and a haven for food lovers. Live music, a street food arena, modern craft and Vintage stalls. Join us for something completely new and tasty for Eccles.

Sat 12th November Sat 10th December 10.00 - 4.00pm FREE entry Facebook: Eccles-Makers-Market

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

Sat 19th November Sat 17th December 9.30am - 2.00pm FREE entry Tel: 0161 707 3058 CHRISTMAS MAKERS MARKETS Lowry Outlet Plaza Join us on for our special Christmas Markets and expect to find the very finest local food, drink, art, design, vintage and modern craft carefully selected from Manchester artisans and business local to the North West. Meet the producers, browse the stalls, sample and enjoy festive music and performances.

Thu 24th to Sun 27th November Fri 16th to Sun 18th December FREE entry www.themakersmarket.co.uk

SALFORD SPORTING MEMORIES Swinton Library All welcome, including those living with dementia & carers. Share your stories of the highs and lows of playing and watching sports!

Refreshments provided!

Mon 7th November Mon 5th December 2.00pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0161 909 6558 GHOST AND HISTORY TOUR OF ORDSALL HALL Ordsall Hall Discover the fascinating history of the Hall and some of the ghosts who are said to haunt it. This is the 417th anniversary of the death of Margaret Radclyffe, the White Lady - the hall’s most famous ghost!

Thu 10th November 7.00 & 8.30pm £5.00 (booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251

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 BRIDGEWATER ENVIRONMENT VOLUNTEERS Work in the great outdoors, learn new skills and meet new people. All abilities welcome. We provide all tools and materials. Over 18’s only.

Wear suitable footwear and outdoor clothing and bring a packed lunch tea and coffee are provided.

Woodland Management Sun 6th November, 10am- 3pm Duke’s Drive Winter Works Wed 16th November, 10am- 3pm King's Meadow Path & Step Improvements Wed 30th November, 10am-3pm Duke's Drive Winter Woodland Sun 11th December, 10am-3pm Bridgewater Park, Boothstown FREE (booking essential) Jill Tyson: 07872 808003 or email bridgewatercanal@salford.gov.uk VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

WALKING THROUGH THE PAST Ordsall Hall An archaeological tour of the grounds and building by Dr Mike Nevell, Head of Archaeology at Salford University.

The tour will provide a chance to discuss the excavation of the moat and eastern wing, and the development of the timber-framed Hall.

Sun 13th November 1.30 - 2.30pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 DAVID JONES: WWI POET Salford Museum and Art Gallery David Jones (1895-1974) was a poet, artist and mystic who also fought in WWI at Ypres and the Somme.

Not many people have heard of him despite the fact that the famous poet T. S. Eliot considered his great war poem In Parenthesis “a work of genius”. This talk will look at Jones’ extraordinary life and consider examples of his art and poetry.

Mon 14th November 2.00 - 3.00pm £2.00 (no booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800

RECENT ARCHAEOLOGY WORK ON THE BRIDGEWATER CANAL Boothstown Community Centre A talk by Dr Mike Nevell - landscape, buildings and industrial archaeologist with more than 28 years experience.

Head of Archaeology at the University of Salford, he is also the author of many books. This talk will describe the work done in recent times to uncover the story of the canal.

Mon 14th November 7.30 - 9.00pm FREE (booking essential) www.est1761.eventbrite.co.uk A GOOD YARN Ordsall Hall Come and be captivated by stories, myths and legends told in unusual spaces in the Hall. Have a go at medieval embroidery techniques and browse a small selection of stalls selling knitted goods.

Sun 20th November 1.30 - 4.00pm FREE drop in Tel: 0161 872 0251 PAINTINGS IN CLOSE UP: JACOB AND ESAU Salford Museum and Art Gallery This series of talks takes a detailed look at some of our works of art.

History of the painting, the story at the centre of the piece and a look at the artist Frederick Watts.

Wed 30th November 7.00 - 8.00pm £2.00 (no booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 CRAFT SOCIALS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Get together with crafty individuals to explore new techniques, share expertise and have a good catch up over a hot drink! Bring along the craft you are working on, browse our craft library, contribute to the craft swap shop and enjoy the demonstration. Ages 16yrs+ Wed 16th November: Seventies Chic - Macrame Wed 14th December: Felt Russian Dolls 5.30 - 7.30pm (no booking required) £5.50 (incls all materials & a hot drink) Tel: 0161 778 0800 Details are correct at the time of publishing. However, it is advisable to check event dates and times with the venue in case of changes.

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Live it Local Delivered to 5,000 homes & businesses, bi-monthly in South Swinton & Claremont.

On Our Doorstep Delivered to 13,000 homes & businesses, bi-monthly in Worsley, Roe Green, South Walkden, Ellenbrook, Boothstown, Monton, Ellesmere Park & South Swinton.

What our clients say...

“The college has regularly advertised in On Our Doorstep since 2012 and Live it Local since 2013, and found both publications most beneficial in promoting the college to the local community, raising awareness of what the college can offer. Great publications we will to continue to use!”

Salford City College

For more information, get in touch:

t: 0161 790 2504 www.onourdoorstep.co.uk 34 LIVE IT LOCAL

"I have been advertising with for five years now and would definitely recommend it to other local businesses.. We have had a lot of new business and I use the magazine to find other local businesses too."

Worsley Laser Clinic “We enjoy working with the team at On Our Doorstep and Live It Local and receive an excellent response to our adverts.”

Hunters Estate Agent, Worsley PLEASE REMEMBER TO MENTION LIVE IT LOCAL WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

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£5 CASH for every bag of clothing and shoes weighing 10kg

WHATEVER WEIGHT We will pay you 50p per kg

REGENT RETAIL PARK Ordsall Lane • Salford • M5 3TP Open: Mon to Sat 10am­4.30pm & Sun 11am­4pm www.smartrecycling.org.uk • info@smartrecycling.org.uk

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THE NAZ

184 Monton Road, Monton, M30 9PY | Tel: 0161 707 6555 or 07940 153182

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS DAY FESTIVE DINNER Others are offering 3 courses for £65 or 4 courses for £85 on Christmas Day, BUT we are offering AS MUCH AS YOU CAN EAT from just £19.99! This includes:

Starter • Main Dish • Side Dish Dessert & Coffee with After Eight Mint Choose dishes from the

A LA CARTE MENU or TRADITIONAL ROAST TURKEY, LAMB OR BEEF Bring Your Own Alcohol (not soft drinks) For Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, NYE and over the festive season, we are serving a regular a la carte menu at NO extra charge

Christmas Day Seating Times & Prices: 1st: 12.00pm - 2.30pm* ~ £19.99 Adult / £9.99 (U12) 2nd: 2.30pm - 6.30pm ~ £29.99 Adult / £14.99 (U12) *1st seating must inish by 2.30pm

Seating Capacity 120 (max) Advanced booking essential • £10pp deposit required upon booking We accept all major debit or credit cards