Live it Local NovDec17

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:03 Page 1

LiveitLocal Issue 26 | NovDec17

CLAREMONT • SOUTH SWINTON

Local History Festive Events & Activities Win Magical Lantern Festival Tickets

The most established Community Magazines in Salford !

t: 0161 790 2504 www.onourdoorstep.co.uk

Promote your business, events, charity or community groups with us in 2018!

Ask about our... n Magazine Advertising n Social Media Marketing n Leaflet Distribution n Design & Printing Services

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:04 Page 2

. .-,+*-)(-'&(+%$#"!

-,+*-)(-'&(+%$#"! %%$#"! " $ $ "$ ! "!!$ " " $#"! " $ $ " $$$$$ ! " $$$$$ ! "$ ! "!!$ " " $ ! $ ! "$ $$$$$ "$ $$$$$ $$$$$ "! " $ $ $$$$$ "! " $ $ -,+*-)(- (+%$#"! % ! $ $ $ $ ' ' ' ' -,+*-)(- (+%$#"! %- ! $ $ $ $ "

'

' '&

' '&

'

' '

' '

' ' '

' ' '

'

'

New & instYaear sale offersllation availabnow le!

ld like We wohuall our is to w tomers a cus hristmas Happy C

Come and see our new displays in the new year

M Moorside oorside Business Business C Centre entre 1 186 86 M Moorside oorside R Road oad S Swinton winton M Manchester anchester M27 M27 9LE 9LE

0 0161 161 7 794 94 0 0771 771

A ALFREDFRASER.CO.UK LFREDFRASER.CO.UK

A ALFREDFRASER.CO.UK LFREDFRASER.CO.UK IInfo@Alfredfraser.Co.Uk nfo@Alfredfraser.Co.Uk

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:04 Page 3

Welcome We are well into the “Festive” season now, with Christmassy events taking place nearly every week, from church fairs to Christmas lights switch-ons. If you haven’t booked your Christmas night out yet, there is still time.

We have Christmas dining and party options for you to choose from! Plus don’t miss our special Festive Guide with details of local events and church services.

To really get you in the festive mood we have a fantastic competition to win family tickets to the first Magical Lantern Festival in Manchester.

It looks amazing and a treat for all ages. I’ve already booked tickets and can’t wait to go!

At this time of year, there are many local charities in need of your help. We feature Key 103’s and Wood Street Mission’s Christmas Appeals, and Alzheimers Society are looking for knitting volunteers. Please get in touch with them if you can help in any way.

Contents 4

Twiddlemuffs!

Knitting for Alzheimer’s Society

6

Mission Christmas 2017 Key 103’s annual Toy Appeal

12

Monton Magical Christmas Christmas lights switch on & fun day

17

Festive Guide Christmas events, shopping, dining and party ideas on our doorstep!

21

Competition!

Win Magical Lantern Festival tickets.

22

Andrew Carnegie The Richest Man in the World... and his 3,000 libraries

Finally, it seems early to be saying this in November, but we wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year! We will catch up again in 2018!

25

Susie

26

Plotters A round-up for 2017

What’s On Your guide to local activities & events

Editor On Our Doorstep is published by Zig Zag Ventures, an independent publisher. You can contact us by:Telephone: 0161 790 2504 Email: sales@onourdoorstep.co.uk Website: www.onourdoorstep.co.uk

Contact us On Our Doorstep & Live it Local magazines All enquiries

Advertising in association with Angel Media Telephone: 07890 268167 Email: info@onourdoorstep.co.uk

Susie: 0161 790 2504

The contents of this magazine may not be reprinted or reproduced without the express permission of the Publisher.

Views expressed in this magazine do not necessarily reflect those of the Publisher.

Advertising

Distributed to 18,000 local Households & Businesses Published Online Marketed on Social Media

E: sales@onourdoorstep.co.uk

Louise: 07890 268167 E: info@onourdoorstep.co.uk

www.onourdoorstep.co.uk Next Copy Deadlines

On Our Doorstep DecJan18: Fri 10th Nov Live it Local JanFeb18: Fri 8th December LIVE IT LOCAL 3

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:04 Page 4

Community News

Knit “Twiddle Muffs” for The Alzheimer's Society!

On Friday 29th September, Jackie Hamilton, ably assisted by News Anchor & Journalist, So Rahman, delivered an address to a packed house at George's restaurant in Worsley, explaining the need for and benefits of 'Twiddle Muffs'.

These little knitted muffs have small articles sewn to the inside and outside so that an Alzheimer's sufferer can 'twiddle' them. This helps calm the patient and avoids them 'twiddling' something that could do them harm.

Several volunteers are producing muffs, which are given away 'free' to sufferers and/or their .

supporters but, the need is greater than the supply and many more knitters are needed.

If you can help, please contact either • Jackie: 0161 789 6120, or her colleague, • Dorothy Parr: 0161 661 0281 Jackie also gave details of the 'Singing with Dementia' group run by June Smith every Wednesday at the Humphrey Booth Centre in Swinton. It is free to attend and a lunch of 'soup and a roll' will cost you £1.60.

For more information visit their website: www.singingwithdementia.co.uk If you are interested in either group, please do get in touch. Also donations to both groups are welcome but not obligatory.

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 4 LIVE IT LOCAL

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:04 Page 5

Back to school with

POWERLEAGUE

Get a pair of adidas boots with every kids’ party* Parties include:• FA accredited coach • 60 minutes of football • Invitations • Photo birthday card souvenir • Pizza, drinks & ice cream

Worth

£40!

*The boot above is for illustration purposes only.

Actual boots may differ. Offer subject to availability and T&Cs.

Holiday Camps - Half Terms & School Holidays For 4-12 year olds • Run by qualified & checked coaches

Powerleague Soccerdome, Trafford Park, M17 8DD Tel: 0161 755 9720 • www.powerleague.co.uk/kids

Bridgewater School

Drywood Hall, Worsley Road, Worsley, Manchester, M28 2WQ Registered Charity No. 1105547

An independent co-ed school located in Worsley for 3-18 year olds

Scholarships available Academic • Music Performing Arts • Sport

Whole School

Sat 4

Open Day Nov

Sixth Form

Wed 8

Open Evening Nov

Senior School

Fri 26

Entrance Exam Jan

Tel: 0161 794 1463 www.bridgewater-school.co.uk PLEASE REMEMBER TO MENTION LIVE IT LOCAL WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

LIVE IT LOCAL 5

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:04 Page 6

Local Charities

MISSION CHRISTMAS 2017 Sadly, the statistics are still standing that 1 in 3 children are living in severe 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, 192,336 children in our city will not have a present to open on Christmas Day. 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.

Last year, the support and generosity of Manchester people was overwhelming and helped us distribute £2,897,259 (£1.96m in 2015) worth of toys and helped almost 61,873 children.

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

Keep up to date with the appeal at www.key103.co.uk/mission/

We offer a wide range of subjects and cover both Primary and Secondary training

TRAIN WITH US AND RECEIVE: n PGCE with QTS n Excellent professional development

n Training alongside outstanding teachers n Enrichment opportunities including cross phase,

PRU and Special Education n Introduction to Leadership Training n Support in seeking employment

www.st-james.bolton.sch.uk 6 LIVE IT LOCAL

@TrainingStJames

“We felt like a family right from the start due to the fantastic induction process at the St James’s Teaching Partnership” Miss A Helmn School Direct Drama Trainee 2016-17 FOR ADVERTISING OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 0161 790 2504

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:04 Page 7

4TH NOVEMBER 2017 Come Come and see our stunning stunnin n ng n firework fir f ework display display this year, year, with a funfair* funfair * to to keep keep the kids entertained entertained and food food and drink available available fr from Runway café/bar. om Run way 26 caf é/bar.

The The stars stars are are out at at City City ty Airport!

Doors open 5pm -FIREWORKS AFTER 7PM Prices Prices in adv advance ance Family £15 2 adult 2 children children £5.50 Adult Adult I £3.50 Child under 16 I Family Prices Prices on the da day y £8 adult and £4 £4 child under 16 - Cash only For For more more information information and adv advance ance www.visitcityairport.co.uk tickets tickets visit www.visitcityairport.co.uk

LIVERPOOL RO ROAD AD MANCHESTER MANCHESTER M30 7S 7SA A

*Separate charges *Separ ate char ges apply ffor or fun ffair air

LIVE IT LOCAL 7

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:04 Page 8

AUTUMN A UTUM N OPENER O PENE R

T rreat e a t yourself y o u r self this t h is A Autumn utumn w with it h

The Glass G la ss House H ou s e L LUNCHTIME UNC H TIME OFFE OFFER R

£8 £ 8 for f or 3 Co Courses urses £7 7 for f or 2 Co Courses urses or £

Only

tthroughout h r o ughout Autumn A u t u mn * Book Bo o k online o n li n e at THEGLASSHOUSE.SALFORDCC.AC.UK T H E G LASS HO USE . S AL F OR D C C . AC . U K OR CALL 31 516 OR C ALL 0161 0161 6 3 1 5 16 0 SALFORD COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION, WALKDEN CENTRE, WALKDEN ROAD, WORSLEY, *Offer runs on Thursday/Friday lunchtimes from 5th Oct7QD 2017 to 24th Nov 2017 rm time (te only).

M28

Please note, if diners choose to only have a two course lunch, the price will remain at £5 per head. **Offer Offer runs on n Thursday/Friday Thursday / Friday lunchtime from 5th Oct 2017 to 2 24th Nov 2017 (term ( term time only only))

8 LIVE IT LOCAL

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:04 Page 9

0161 870 3861 www.homeinstead.co.uk/salford

Corinth Training C.I.C.

FREE & FEE BEARING COMMUNITY TRAINING COURSES

Would you like to learn some new skills, either for pleasure or for a new job?

Are you 19 years or over?

Corinth Training C.I.C. offers a range of FREE and fee bearing community training courses across the Salford area in libraries, Gateway centres and other community venues.

Courses include: Computer classes • Photography Confidence & Life Skills, Photoshop • Maths English • Web Building • Conversational Italian Microsoft Office • Customer Services & Admin All courses are free to Salford residents except Italian, Photoshop & Photography which are delivered on a voluntary contribution scheme.

Our new courses begin mid-January 2018.

Find out more at:

www.corinth-training.com Email us at:

info@corinth-training.com Call us on: 07482 606808 VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

LIVE IT LOCAL 9

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:04 Page 10

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 18th November, 2017 + 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....

Christmas Market & Reindeer

Last Minute Christmas Shopping Market

Saturday 2nd December

Saturday 16th December

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

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...

Check our Facebook page & website for more details; EcclesShoppingCentreEccles

Tel: 0161 707 3058

10 LIVE IT LOCAL

@ ecclesmall

www.ecclesshoppingcentre.co.uk

o Hope t o H Ho ! here… t u o y see

PLEASE REMEMBER TO MENTION LIVE IT LOCAL WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:04 Page 11

Festive Guide Eccles Shopping Centre

Sleighbells Ring in Eccles Christmas should be a fun time for all the family, so that’s what we are planning for Eccles Shopping Centre this year!

We are working with our friends at Rotary don’t miss all the good stuff they’re doing for Christmas, especially around their great book shop in the centre.

We start with the Christmas Lights switch on, on Saturday 18th November. There will be decorations, Santa’s grotto, giveaways for all children and plenty of stalls. So you can get a good start on your Christmas shopping, festive food – olives, free range eggs, world-famous black pudding, arts and crafts, and much more.

Saturday 2nd December see the return of the popular LIVE reindeer - bring your family to meet Rudolph and HIS family, as well as the usual fun, food, Santa’s grotto and gifts to buy.

Bridgford & Sons Funeral Services

Saturday 9th December brings the Maker’s Market on Eccles’ traditional Church Street with its food and drink as well as interesting crafts and clothes for everyone.

Then on Saturday 16th December, it’s the everpopular Last Minute Christmas Shopping Market, along with our monthly Craft and Farmer’s Market, games, entertainment, giveaways, Santa’s grotto and loads more fun.

We are still finalising details so things may change but you can visit our new website www.eccleshoppingcentre.co.uk for the latest information.

Looking forward to seeing you there1 EcclesShoppingCentreEccles

@ ecclesmall

FLOWER FRENZY Contemporary & Traditional Designs

Ask about our Festive Arrangements & Wreaths

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

www.bridgfordfuneralservices.co.uk

Full range of fresh flowers & a wide range of tropical flowers Bouquets • Balloons • Teddies • Chocolates

Wedding Flowers & for all Occasions Tel: 0161 703 7240 4 Newearth Road, Walkden, M28 7UU Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm • Deliver 7 days a week Established Florist 21 years

LIVE IT LOCAL 11

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:04 Page 12

Saturday 2nd December This year it all takes place Saturday 2nd December.

Monton Village Community Association (MVCA), are proud to be working with our good friends from Monton Unitarian Church, as well as Eccles Rotary. Oh and of course, our North Pole team of Santa, reindeer and the elves…

Our Christmas Lights switch on (well, they’ll already have been on, but this is the time Santa comes and officially starts the Festival Season!) will be going ahead as usual, with many of the regular activities as well as several, fantastic new elements.

The lights cost thousands of pounds every year and MVCA work hard to raise this money, then deal with the logistics so everyone in Monton can enjoy them.

Come and enjoy Santa’s grotto for children (old and young!) during the afternoon and evening.

For children of all ages, there will be Festive food and drink, with a warming hot chocolate here, and a warming Christmas punch (hic!) there, sweet and savoury nibbles for all – it’s a day not to be missed!

Look out especially for the LIVE reindeer, back in Monton for the second time. Plus fairground rides, entertainment and stalls where you can find your festive stocking fillers.

We are working hard to deliver these great activities, there may be some changes nearer the time, so please check the website for updates.

For more information visit

www.montonvillage.org.uk

LOCAL MAN 27 YEARS EXPERIENCE

• Plumbing • Heating • Joinery • Kitchens & Bathrooms • Roofing • Brickwork • Extensions

• Glazing • Gutters • Pointing • PVC Fascia Boards • Storm Damage • Windows & Doors • Lock Replacement

“ no job too small, very reasonable rates” CALL JACK ON

07775 585 184 or 0161 278 6325

12 LIVE IT LOCAL

We Work: Christmas • New Year & All Bank Holidays UPVC Locks a Speciality Full 12-Month Warranty

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:04 Page 13

Festive Guide

Live Music

Every Friday 6pm - 8pm

Opening Times Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Join us to experience our Winter Food Market. We’ve transformed part of Open Skies Glass House into a festive alpine retreat!

12pm - 5pm 12pm - 5pm 12pm - 8pm 12pm - 8pm 12pm - 8pm 12pm - 5pm 12pm - 4pm

Open unitl Friday 22nd December

Bents Garden & Home, Warrington Road, Glazebury, Cheshire, WA3 5NT 01942 266300

Christmas

with

Christmas is coming...

HAIR EDEN

Gift Packs available now

Contact us for more information

Tel: 0161 790 3434 www.haireden.co.uk 117 Greenleach Lane Roe Green M28 2RS Mon 9am to 5.30pm | Tues to Fri - 8.30am to 6pm | Sat - 8am to 4pm FOR ADVERTISING OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 0161 790 2504

LIVE IT LOCAL 13

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:04 Page 14

Festive Guide

Discounts available for Groups of 20+

newly refurbished

UT O D L SO

Tel: 0161 794 0861(option 2) Quote Ref “LL17” or visit www.swintonparkgolfclub.co.uk/christmas 14 LIVE IT LOCAL

VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:04 Page 15

3 Course Set Menu with a Prosecco Arrival Arrival 6.30pm ~ Meal 7.30pm ~ Disco till late Ticket includes wine with the meal. 3 Drinks Vouchers redeemable on selected drinks only. Live Band & DJ

£50 per ticket Menu Options Leek, Potato & Bacon Soup topped with a Bacon Crumb Crouton or Smoked Mackerel Pate with an Apple, Celery & Fennel Slaw

*** Lamb Henry with a Mint & Rosemary Jus served on a bed of spring onion mash & salsa verde or Roast Salmon on a bed of Spinach with Chive Buttered New Potatoes with Tartare Cream *** White Chocolate & Blueberry Cheesecake or Pear & Almond Tart served with Clotted Cream

Tel: 0161 794 0861 (Quote Ref “LL17”) | visit www.swintonparkgolfclub.co.uk/christmas LIVE IT LOCAL 15

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:04 Page 16

Festive Guide

The countdown to Christmas 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.

Our team of dedicated fitness professionals will give you the best advice and support to help you achieve great results.

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.

Please call for more details

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

n Cardiovascular gym n Resistance gym n Exercise studio n Personal training n Heated indoor swimming pool n 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 16 LIVE IT LOCAL

Available for purchase throughout November & December 2017 Six weeks membership must commence by 31st December 2017

Please call 0161 975 2041 to find out more

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:04 Page 17

Christmas On Our Doorstep Your guide to Festive events in our local area

Community Events Holy Rood Christmas Fair

Winter Wonderland

Christmas Cracker

Holy Rood Church Hall, Moorside Rd A variety of stalls, games, raffles, including Father Christmas!

Everyone welcome!

Sat 18th November 11.00am - 2.00pm Entrance 50p, Children FREE Heather Latham: 07530 996543

De La Salle Sports & Social Club A festive family event with an ice rink, Santa’s Grotto, a fabulous Christmas themed fairground plus our very own "Christmas Market" with various craft and market stalls. Full bar service with mulled wine and mince pies.

Pre-book your Ice Skate tickets.

Sun 3rd December, 10am-5.30pm FREE entry Facebook: Delasallesportssocialclub

Lightoaks Park Join Friends of Lightoaks Park for a sing-along to carols with our brass band, visit Santa in his grotto, indulge on delicious mince pies and mulled wine and win exciting prizes in our festive raffle. We are also collecting non perishable food items for Salford Central food bank to help local people in crisis. Any donations welcome.

Sat 16th December 1.00 - 4.00pm FREE entry Facebook: lightoakspark

St Ann’s Hospice Christmas Fair Meadowsweet Lane, Little Hulton Come along to the St Ann’s Christmas Fair which promises to be full of festive fun. There’ll be entertainment, gift stalls, a raffle and tombola, children’s Christmas crafts, cakes… and you may even get to meet Father Christmas!

Sun 19th November, 12-3pm Adults £1.00, children FREE Tel: 0161 702 5426

Light up a Life Service St Ann’s Hospice, Little Hulton Dedicate a light to someone and come together in a special service to watch the lights being switched on.

Sun 10th December, 4.00pm FREE entry (booking required) www.sah.org.uk

Visit our New Website! www.onourdoorstep.co.uk • Read our latest issues • Find out about our Services • Local Business Directory • Whats On Guide For all enquiries email: sales@onourdoorstep.co.uk PLEASE REMEMBER TO MENTION LIVE IT LOCAL WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

come and celebrate the festive season with us book your Christmas party now!

Festive menu available 2 courses £15.95 3 courses £19.95 Monton Road, Monton, M30 9LJ Tel: 0161 707 0004 www.theblindpigmonton.co.uk getintouch@theblindpigmonton.co.uk LIVE IT LOCAL 17

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:04 Page 18

Christmas Shopping Bents Garden Centre Warrington Rd, Glazebury WA3 5NT For many a visit to Bents is as traditional as Santa himself and this year we’re here to make it even more enjoyable than ever. Our trees are expertly themed, full of inspiration ready for you to recreate at home.

New for 2017, our Open Skies Glass House becomes a festive alpine retreat, home to our Winter Food Market.

Tel: 01942 266300 www.bents.co.uk

Hair Eden Greenleach Ln, Roe Green M28 2RS Get organised for the festive season, book your Christmas appointments early. Also, we now have in stock Redken, Alterna, L’Anza and Balmain Christmas Giftpacks.

Tel: 0161 790 3434 www.haireden.co.uk

Marriott Leisure Club Worsley Park

Etsy Made Local: Manchester

Worsley Park, Worsley M28 2QT “THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT” Six weeks leisure club membership Includes use of all the leisure club facilities: Gym, exercise studio, personal training, heated indoor pool, sauna, steamroom & spa Six weeks from £59pp. Purchase in November & December. Six weeks membership must start by 31.12.17.

Tel: 0161 975 2041 www.marriottleisure.co.uk

Christmas Arts & Crafts Market Manchester Cathedral, M3 1SX A not-to-be-missed Christmas event!

A spectacular Christmas Craft Market supporting over 70 local independent makers. This FREE event also has a tea room, The Gin Society bar and live entertainment!

Fri 17th November, 10am-8pm Sat 18th November, 10am-4pm FREE Facebook: artscathedral

People's History Museum Craft and vintage store Etsy is bringing its online shopping experience to Manchester with a three day festive market - one of the UK’s biggest craft fair events! Visit the Museum for free and do your Christmas shopping and get a bit cultural all under one roof!

Fri 1st December, 5.00pm Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd Dec, 11.00am Facebook: etsymanchester

Lowry Magical Makers Market The Lowry Outlet Join us for the very finest festive local food, drink, art, design, vintage and modern craft carefully selected from north west artisans in time for a magical Christmas. Offering the opportunity to meet the producers, browse the stalls, sample and enjoy everything magical!

Sat 16th to Sun 17th December 10.00am - 4.00pm FREE entry www.peel.co.uk

Christmas Services ! December 2017 ST JAMES AND ALL SOULS Sat 23rd Sun 24th Sun 24th

6.00pm 10.00am 6.00pm

Sun 24th

11.30pm

Mon 25th 10.00am Tue 26th 12.05am

Vigil Mass Morning Mass First Mass for Christmas with Nativity Play Singing of Carols leading into Midnight Mass at 12.00am Christmas Day Morning Mass Boxing Day Mass

ST PAUL’S CHURCH, MONTON Sun 3rd Tue 12th Sun 17th Thu 21st Sun 24th Sun 24th Sun 25th

10.00am 7.30pm 10.00am 7.30pm 4.00pm 11.15pm 10.00am

18 LIVE IT LOCAL

Toy Service Mothers Union Carol Service Christingle Service Carols By Candlelight Crib Service Midnight Communion Christmas Communion

THE HEIGHT METHODIST COMMUNITY CHURCH Sun 10th

11.15am Carol Service followed by Christmassy Dinner (booking necessary) Sat 16th 3.00pm Messy Church Christmas Sun 24th 11.30pm Christmas Eve Communion Mon 25th 11.00am Christmas Day All Age Worship

ECCLES PARISH CHURCH Sun 10th Sun 17th Sun 24th

4.00pm 6.30pm 11.15am 11.15pm Mon 25th 11.15am

Christingle Service Carols by Candlelight Family Communion Midnight Communion Christmas Family Communion

FOR ADVERTISING OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 0161 790 2504

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:04 Page 19

Festive Guide

Festive Dining & Parties AJ Bell “Jinglefest” 1 Stadium Way, Barton M30 7EY Our 5th year hosting Jinglefest!

Be part of our biggest and best December to date! Jinglefest parties held Fridays and Saturdays during December. Ticket price includes three course festive meal, dancing, music and surprise interactive entertainment. £42.50pp Tel: 0161 786 1580 www.ajbellstadium.co.uk

Grill in the Park, Worsley Park Worsley Park, Worsley M28 2QT Celebrate the festive season with us.

A warm welcome awaits you, along with traditional twinkling lights and enchanting decorations. Enjoy our Christmas Fayre 3 course meal for £26 from 1st to 23rd December.

Lunch 12-3pm, Evening 6-10pm Tel: 0161 975 2000 www.marriott.co.uk

The Blind Pig Monton Road, Monton, M30 9LJ We’ve created a delicious festive menu that you and your friends will love to enjoy this December in our warm pub with crackers, silly hats and bad jokes galore. Festive menu options: 2 courses £15.95 3 courses £19.95 Tel: 0161 707 0004 www.theblindpigmonton.co.uk

Swinton Park Golf: Christmas Parties E Lancashire Rd, Swinton M27 5LX Come and enjoy a festive good time at Swinton Park this year. We have lots going on and we're right on your doorstep. Enjoy 3 course meal, tribute act and disco til late for £35.

Tribute bands: 1st December - Hold the Line 9th December - Tom Jones 16th December - Olly Murs Tel: 0161 794 0861 www.swintonparkgolfclub.co.uk

George’s Dining Room & Bar 17-21 Barton Rd, Worsley M28 2PD Christmas Menu available from 27th November to 24th December.

Lunch: 2 course £14.95 & 3 course £18.95 | Dinner: 2 courses £17.95 & 3 course £24.95. You can also book for Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Live singers or DJ will entertain you on specific nights. Visit our website for more details.

Tel: 0161 794 5444 www.georgesworsley.co.uk

Swinton Park Golf: New Year’s Eve E Lancashire Rd, Swinton M27 5LX Let the festivities continue to New Year’s Eve! Enjoy a 3 course set menu with a Prosecco Arrival, Live Band, DJ and disco till late, plus a few drinks included all for £50 per ticket. Event starts at 6.30pm, with meal at 7.30pm Tel: 0161 794 0861 www.swintonparkgolfclub.co.uk

LIVE IT LOCAL 19

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:05 Page 20

Imagine Imagine

dry cleaned carpets & We have dry upholstery in 100’s of homes upholstery

Dryy Carpet Cleaning anin

“no “n nnoo so ssoggy sog ooggy gggggyy cca carpets car aarp rrpe ppet eets ttss oorr w we wet eett dog ddooogg ssm sme smell mel m eellllll in in yyo you your oour uurr hhome” ho home hom oome m mee”

Book N F

Have SOFA 3 PIECE CLEA One F R NED get

as

W also clean...

We cllean... n...

Upholstery U Upholst ste tery

ow

r Chrisotm

Hard rd FFloors loors rs with witth AAnti ntti SSlip lip C Coating oattin ng Wooden Wo Wood oodeen e Floors Floors rs

EE

clean ed Ro + Fre of your c om e Sta h in Gu oice ard

Locally Lo ocally cally based

Before

Leather & Fabric

with super fast ddrying rying

After

Tiles inc Grout • Stone Karndean Ka Karnd arndean ean & Amtico

You YYooou can call us fo for o FREE or FREE on

0800 180 0800 180 4411 72 zerodr zzerodrytime.com erodrytime.com time.com m mike.ison@zerodrytime.com m ike.ison@zeroodrytime.com

20 LIVE IT LOCAL

zerodrytimeworsley worsl zerodr ytimeworsley Mob: 07968133338 07968133338 13333

Sandless Wooden Flooor Restoration Floor

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:05 Page 21

Competition!

WIN TICKETS TO THE MAGICAL LANTERN FESTIVAL Enter to win a Family Ticket to this amazing festive event. We have two sets of Family Tickets (2 Adults 2 Children) to give away.

SEE CHRISTMAS ILLUMINATED! Magical Lantern Festival Manchester debuts this year at the stunning landscaped grounds of Philips Park (behind the Eithad Stadium) following amazing tours and hugely successful festivals in London, Yorkshire and Birmingham!

This year's Christmas themed Lantern Festival will illuminate Philips Park, turning it into a spectacular fusion of dual culture, vibrant colors, and artistic sculptures! Enter a magical experience and discover life-size and largerthan-life lanterns in all shapes and forms, from 'Penguins on Ice' and 'Ancient Temple of Heaven' lantern to a magnificent 'Footballing Lantern Recreation' celebrating the city's love for the beautiful game.

The entertainment area adds another dimension with a food and drink area, tipi bar, Santa's Grotto, a few children’s fairground rides and a marquee to buy souvenirs to take home. There is no better family-friendly festival to visit this Christmas! Book tickets today at www.magicallantern.uk Festival runs 24th November 2017 to 1st January 2018 at Philips Park Manchester

For your chance to win this fantastic prize, email your

NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NO to:competitions@onourdoorstep.co.uk (subject: “Lantern Festival”) Closing Date: Sunday 17th November, 2017

VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

LIVE IT LOCAL 21

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:05 Page 22

The Richest Man in the World... and his 3,000 libraries Few people today would recognise the name Andrew Carnegie. They might know of the famous Carnegie Hall in New York City; they might be aware of a number of charities – and they might know that their local library, for some reason, is called the “Carnegie Library” – as it is in Eccles.

SCOTLAND – EARLY LIFE Andrew Carnegie, the man behind the name and so many institutions, was born in 1835 in Dunfermline, Scotland. His father was a handloom weaver and the family home was a simple cottage where a single room served as living, kitchen and bedroom for the entire family. In 1848 his father resolved to emigrate to the USA with his family.

THE NEW WORLD They settled in Allegheny, near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where his father again worked at weaving and Andrew became a “bobbin boy”, changing spools of thread in a cotton mill for 12 hours a day, 6 days a week. For this he was paid $1.20 per week (the equivalent of $36 in today’s money). Andrew was supremely ambitious and, a year later at the age of 14, he became a telegram messenger boy for the Ohio Telegraph Company. He doubled his salary to $2.50 per week, but used his job – and an extraordinary memory – to remember and become known to – most of the important business people of Pittsburgh. So dedicated was he to telegraphy that he could listen to the tapping of a message, decipher it by ear and recite the message without waiting for it to be printed! His abilities and enthusiasm were rewarded by successive promotions. He also spent much time studying at a private library owned by a Colonel Anderson who opened his collection to poor 22 LIVE IT LOCAL

boys who wished to improve themselves.

Carnegie vowed that “if ever wealth came to me” he would provide the same facility, “for which we were indebted to the noble man”.

THE ROAD TO WEALTH In 1853 Carnegie was hired to work for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company as a Secretary/ Telegraph Operator at a salary of $4 per week ($125 today) by Thomas A. Scott and, 4 years later, was offered the position of Superintendant of the Western Division of the Company, at just 24 years old. He was now on a salary of $1500 a year – equal to $47,000 in 2017. Carnegie was now in one of the biggest growth industries in the country and in a position to take advantage of opportunities, “perks” of his position. Scott helped him in this regard, together with John Thomson, the President of the Company. For it seemed that both were enjoying a “gravy train” of gifts from businesses which supplied goods or services to the Company. What today would be called corruption was, in those days, almost a custom. It could involve company shares, insider trading information or cash. So it was that Scott helped Carnegie to make his first investment - $500 in shares in a company which had a contract to carry messages for the PRC. It was the beginning of many years of such deals that involved the mutual interest of the three men and Carnegie steadily built the capital for his later investments. n 1864 Carnegie invested $40,000 in a property in Venango, Pennsylvania. This was to prove a bonanza, for it was a prime location for the first American oil boom. In one year his property yielded over $1 million in profits from its oil wells!

He had invested in the iron and steel industry before the American Civil War, mainly because of PLEASE REMEMBER TO MENTION LIVE IT LOCAL WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:05 Page 23

Local History

Andrew Carnegie’s birthplace

Dumferline Carnegie Library opened 1883

the need of the railway for track steel. The War and its needs for shells, armour plating for ships and more rails, now focussed him on that industry.

He left the railroad company and began to form iron and steel production companies. He formed the Keystone Bridge Works and the Union Ironworks and though he was no longer with the railroad they became his biggest customer – a relationship cemented by the issue of stock in his companies to Scott and Thomson, his old associates. He even named a steel plant after Thomson. His interests and overwhelming dominance of the industry grew through expansion and acquisition. He acquired the iron ore deposits near Lake Superior, the coal mining companies, the rail lines to convey the ore to Pittsburgh and the plants to turn it into metal.

He pioneered the adoption of new technology for a better product at lower prices.

By 1901 Carnegie was 66 years old and wanted to retire. He had converted all his companies into joint-stock corporations and this attracted the interest of J.P.Morgan, the great banker who had a vision of combining all the industry into a mega corporation that would dominate world markets – US Steel. Morgan’s takeover of the industry was the biggest deal in history at that time, capitalised at $1,400,000,000!

Carnegie’s share of the purchase price was $225,639,000 ($6.5bn today). And this was just his interests in the iron and steel industry.

THE PHILANTHROPIST Carnegie, despite having left the land of his birth when he was 13, had abiding memories of his origins. In 1881 he had taken his family, including his mother, on a trip to the United Kingdom. They toured Scotland and made their way to Dunfermline where Carnegie first demonstrated his passion for education of the poor, by funding his very first “Carnegie Library”.

Eccles Carnegie Library opened 1907

This was to be the beginning of a vast programme worldwide that would see over 3,000 such educational facilities built for many deprived communities. Thus, after the sale of his iron and steel enterprises, Carnegie devoted himself to his library-building programme, directed at the English-speaking world. He bought Skibo Castle in Scotland, had a mansion in London and residences in the USA. He divided his time equally to both sides of the Atlantic. His offering to any local authority, be it in the USA, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa or colonial possession was simple: You donate the land on which you want your library, budget for books, staffing and maintenance – and the Carnegie Trust will pay to engage architects and builders to provide it. By this means not only public libraries but also university and scientific research libraries were created. In all their architectural splendour, everything from classical through gothic to Tudor, they still largely exist in more than 3,000 towns.

So it is that we have a Carnegie Library in Eccles, proudly standing in the middle of town in all its neo-classical glory, since 1907. It was recently refurbished and decorated by Salford City Council and is, quite simply, beautiful.

IN MEMORIAM Andrew Carnegie died at his Shadow Brook estate in Massachusetts on August 11 1919.

He had managed to spend almost his entire fortune on a huge range of worthy causes, including the libraries. A total of $350,659,653 (£76.9 billion today). The $30 million that was left was given to charities, pensioners and foundations. He was probably the most generous philanthropist of all time; believing that “shrouds do not have pockets” and you cannot “take it with you”.

Written by John Kirwin LIVE IT LOCAL 23

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:05 Page 24

JUST TREES

of Manchester & Cheshire Based in Monton, we offer a wide range of Tree Surgery, Management and Pruning solutions for home owners and businesses

Pruning & Management

Tree Removal & Felling

Wood Chopping & Disposal

WHY US? We are....

ING GRIND Fast, Tidy and Affordable Friendly, Trustworthy and Effective P M U S ST E C I SERV Well Trained & Experienced Tree Surgeons and our clients endorse us

We offer a wide range of services from Stump Removal to Hedge Pruning, and everything in between Contact John Barton on:-

0771 770 6947 / 0779 620 0100

or

0161 788 7899

john@justtrees.org.uk | www.justtrees.org.uk

Classic Driveways

and Patios

GOLDEN TROWEL WINNERS 2007 & 2013 Only UK Company to have won it twice!

Visit our large display at

UNIT 39, WILLAN INDUSTRIAL EST. Vere Street, SALFORD M50 2GR

Tel: 0800 072 1552 www.classic-driveways.org

PATTERN IMPRINTED CONCRETE SPECIALISTS DOES NOT FADE DOES NOT SINK TOTALLY WEED FREE STAIN RESISTANT LOW MAINTENANCE NON SLIP WHEN TREATED WITH RHINO GRIP QUICK INSTALLATION, START TO FINISH MANY PATTERNS & COLOURS AVAILABLE

also ARTIFICIAL GRASS BY GRONO

SUPPLIED & FITTED 10YR MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY 24 LIVE IT LOCAL

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:05 Page 25

Plotting: A Round-Up for 2017 Plotting on the Macmillan Plot...

The last of this years' crops, except the overwintering toughies, are now safely stored, eaten or going 'mushy' in their beds.

Our parsnips, all two remaining of our failed crop, will be on the table at Christmas, along with our sprouts and our 'Christmas' potatoes, which are growing well in the greenhouse, whilst our shallots are now pickling nicely!

Your winter onions and garlic should be looking good by now, we've got a forest of Basil with no takers.

Someone slipped with the seed packet and our new strawberry plantlets have taken well.

Our seed catalogues are being well thumbed, it isn't long before the orders go in and we can't wait to get going with early planting, even though my dad told me to “make haste slowly”, I can't help it! I'm ready for the off along with the rest of the Macmillan volunteers.

Macmillan has received two fantastic donations from local companies: Wickes of Clifton has donated 8 large bags of compost and B&Q has given £200 of various allotment essentials for which the group is most grateful.

Around the City...

The Council and it's staff are keeping up the momentum on allotments, looking out for new sites and keeping up regeneration where possible, the health and social benefits are beyond question.

FOR ADVERTISING OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 0161 790 2504

TINDALL STREET: The electricity supply is now

connected so we can see to make a brew or use the loo and the 'stumpery' is under construction.

We are waiting for United Utilities to treat the Japanese Knotweed since the infestation is spreading - this needs to be done whilst the plants are dormant.

BLACKLEACH: The initial inspections have been made and notices served on unworked plots. It's hoped that new lettings here will reduce the waiting list and get the site more intensively used.

HILTON LANE: Discussions are going ahead, with Bellway, about the proposed new allotments on Hilton Lane, Walkden where they have agreed to build on the old sports field. If possible these plots will be linked with the raised beds at Harrop Fold where Don hopes to agree terms for six plots.

BEECHFIELDS: Allotments here are still under discussion with the Council and Don hopes to have an agreement early in the New Year.

SWINTON: The proposed development of the

old Swinton Sewage Works, for houses and greenspace, by Bellway is still under discussion.

Don has asked Bellway to bear in mind that, if Planning Permission is granted, they will be expected to allocate at least 0.25 acres to establish more allotments as a permanent greenspace.

POORLOTS, IRLAM: This site has been the subject of a lot of discussion between the Council and the Salford Allotment Federation. Don Booth, SAF chairman, is awaiting a decision as to whether the Goverments' Planning Inspectorate agree that land mistakenly registered as 'common' should be returned to the allotments.

If you are interested in a plot, please contact the SAF secretary carolyn.collins@me.com.

Geoff Hamilton Macmillan Cancer Support Volunteer LIVE IT LOCAL 25

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:05 Page 26

What’s On NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2017 Community Events NEW BEGINNINGS COFFEE MORNING Winton Library Have a cuppa and a chat whilst making new friends. We’d love you to join us at a regular coffee morning.

Mondays (except Bank Holidays) 10.30am - 12.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 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 Knitting Group. Open to all. 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.

Held the 1st Wednesday each month.

Wed 1st November Wed 6th December 7.30 - 9.00pm FREE Mary Ferrer: 0161 288 1968 CHARITY FASHION SHOW Swinton Park Golf Club In aid of Pride in Lleyton Appeal.

Brand new clothing with up to 75% off RRP from high street stores incl.

Next, Wallis, M&S, Designers at Debenhams... Styles to suit all ages, size 8 to 22. Buy items on the night so don’t forget your debit card! Plus a range of stalls selling handbags, candles, chocolates etc...

Thu 2nd November, 6-11pm Show £5.00, with food £10.00 Email: lleyton@hotmail.co.uk Facebook / Twitter “Pride in Lleyton” 26 LIVE IT LOCAL

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, Mothers Union Clothesline Stall, lucky tombolas to have a go at, the café open for our famous bacon butties and more besides!

Sat 11th November 11.00am - 2.00pm FREE admission Tony: 0161 790 3373 REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY IN SALFORD Join us at a Salford's Remembrance Sunday commemoration at one of the following locations: n Eccles Cenotaph, Church Street, Eccles n Parrfold Park Cenotaph, Walkden Road, Walkden n Salford Civic Centre Cenotaph, Chorley Road, Swinton n The Crescent Cenotaph, The Crescent , Salford n St Paul's Church Cenotaph, Peel Lane, Little Hulton There is a wreath laying ceremony at each venue.

Sun 12th November, 11.00am FREE CLAREMONT AND WEASTE: COMMUNITY MEETINGS St Lukes Primary, Weaste Lane Open meetings where residents can influence neighbourhood decisions.

Tue 28th November 6.30pm FREE Marie Shields - 0161 603 4091 CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT St Paul's Church, Monton Please join us for a special service of Carols By Candleight in the lovely setting of St Paul's Church Monton.

Mulled wine and mince pies served afterwards to complete this ideal celebration of the true meaning of Christmas. All welcome.

Thu 21st December 7.30pm FREE Tony Wood: 0161 790 3373

Family Activities BUILE HILL BONFIRE & FIREWORKS Buile Hill Park, Eccles Old Road Traditional Salford firework night event with huge bonfire and large crowds. Full funfair, food and drink available. Bag searches at main gates. No alcohol or personal fireworks allowed at the venue. Starts at 5.30pm with wonderful 10 minute sparkling firework show suitable for younger children. Bonfire lit 7.00pm, Fireworks 7.30pm.

Sun 5th November 5.30 - 9.30pm FREE www.salford.gov.uk/builehill GET TWIGGY WITH IT! Duke’s Drive, Monton Do you know how to tell the age of a tree or measure how high it is with your feet still on the ground? Well now’s your chance to find out. Come join us on this family fun winter’s day to celebrate how wonderful trees are, try your hand at leaf art, make a leaf wreath, learn about trees with Professor Jigget!

Sun 26th November, 1-3.30pm FREE (no booking required) www.est1761.eventbrite.co.uk

THE AMAZING THING WITH LEMPEN PUPPET THEATRE Eccles Library Storyteller Peter Grimm finds a great big wooden box. Inside is the 'Thing' that takes him on a unusual journey that weaves its way through a medley of well-known Brothers Grimm tales, to ultimately unlock his imagination and free his stories. Don't miss this magical and original tale told with puppets, acting and live music.

Suitable for everyone aged 5 and over, a delight for all the family.

Wed 20th December, 6.00pm £3.50pp (booking required) Tel: 0161 793 2500 VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:05 Page 27

Whats On

Health & Fitness TAI CHI AND QI GONG FOR BEGINNERS Oasis Academy, MediaCity Discover the benefits of Tai Chi and Qi Gong! An introduction to the many aspects of Tai Chi - an ancient Chinese method of selfdevelopment, and a subtle blend of refined Medical, Meditative and Martial knowledge, combining self-discipline, graceful movement and effortless power. Suitable for all adults. Learn in a relaxed and friendly environment. Courses run through the year, check www.meiquantaichi.com/uk Tuesdays, 7pm-8.15pm £72 per 8 week course Next course starts 9th Jan 2018 Emiel: 07909 856490 Email Emiel@meiquan.co.uk PAWS FOR WALKS Clifton Country Park Health Improvement activity: Join the Health Improvement Team and their dogs for a brisk hour walk followed by a cuppa and a chat. It's a great chance for dogs and their owners to meet, socialise, enjoy some exercise and get to see some of what the local area has to offer.

Dogs will be walked on the lead and must be accompanied by an adult.

Children must have adult supervision.

Walks are taken entirely at owners risk. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear.

Mondays, 11.30am-12.30pm Wednesdays, 1.30-2.30pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 HEALTH WALKS Put your best foot forward with a friendly local walkers group: Monton Unitarian Church Tuesdays, 10-11am Sundays, 10-11am Buile Hill Park Tuesdays, 10-10.45am Blackleach Country Park Thursdays, 10-11am Clifton Country Park Thursdays, 10.15-11.15am Worsley Court House Fridays, 10-11am Jo Bennett: 0161 778 0559 Email: active.lifestyles@scll.co.uk

JUST PLAY Salford Sports Village A fun and informal way to get involved and play football. There's no pressure whatsoever, it's just a FUN kickabout. Sessions run by a qualified football coach. Teams picked on the night, playing 5 or 6 a side. Weekly event. No need to book, just turn up and play!

Tuesdays, 6.30-7.30pm (16yrs+) Thursdays, 7-8pm (16yrs+) Fridays, 6-7pm (35yrs+) £3.60, Aspire Members FREE Tel: 0161 793 3555 Email: jpleague@scll.co.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 CLIMBING CLUB Helly Hansen Watersports Centre Scale our 8m high indoor climbing wall. A great activity to improve confidence, self esteem and handeye coordination. Also develops problem solving and team building skills, whilst helping to overcome fears. For children, adults & families.

Wednesdays 6.30pm Adult £6.50, Juniors £5.00 Tel: 0161 877 7252 CANOE CLUB Helly Hansen Watersports Centre Salford Canoe Club beginner friendly sessions. Develop your skills and try out different crafts such as kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, duo kayaks and freestyle kayaks. Fun sessions for all. Join FREE for first week and then pay an initial join fee of £10 (adults), or £5 (juniors).

Thursdays 6.00pm (no booking required) Adults £7.50, Juniors £6.50 Tel: 0161 877 7252

GREAT RUN LOCAL Watersports Centre, Salford Quays Free timed 2k and 5k weekly run.

Run along Greater Manchester’s unique waterfront. A manned bag drop is available. Volunteers most welcome! There is a short first timer's brief at 6.40pm.

Thursdays, 6.45-7.45pm www.greatrunlocal.org COMMUNITY BIKE RIDES Cleavley Track, Winton Health Improvement activity: Free leisurely community bike ride for beginners and experienced riders.

There may be a number of adult bikes and helmets which are free to use, just turn up. Wear suitable clothes and bring a drink. Family rides will be in school holidays.

All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Fridays, 10am-12pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 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 13th November Mon 11th December 1.00 - 3.00pm £2.00 donation per dance Brenda: 07768 644 421 WINTER WALK Peel Park Join the Park Keeper for this Winter Stroll taking in Peel Park, the Meadows & the Irwell. Then treat yourself to a brew & biscuits after in the Park Keeper base. Walk may involve steps & uneven ground. Meet by the ramp at the entrance to the park by the Maxwell Building. Please confirm attendance 5 days prior to walk.

Friday 1st December 12.30 - 2.00pm FREE Tel: 07872808005 E: joseph.palframan@salford.gov.uk LIVE IT LOCAL 27

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:05 Page 28

Whats On

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 NCT: MONTON BUMPS & BABIES The Blind Pig, Monton Meet new and expectant parents in your local area. Not recommended for mobile babies due to steps and bi-folding glass windows here.

Mondays, 10.30am-12.30pm FREE Facebook: NCTBolton 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 Eccles Library Thursdays, 2.00pm FREE, 20p refreshments www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk 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 funfilled session. 4 to 8 years.

Tuesdays 4.45 - 5.45pm (booking required) £1.85 Tel: 0161 778 0568 / 0161 603 4214 ONCE UPON A TIME… Ordsall Hall Museum For young children and their adults.

Listen to wonderful stories, sing songs and rhymes, make crafts to take home, play with our toys and percussion instruments, meet other parents and carers, explore the building and gardens and stay for a coffee and a chat in the cafe after.

Wednesdays (term time only) 9.45 - 10.45am £1.00 per child Tel: 0161 872 0251 28 LIVE IT LOCAL

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 TINY TOTS RAMBLE 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 to 24th November 10-10.45am | 11.00-11.45am £3.50 (£1.75 Salford Residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000 SALFORD JUNIOR PARKRUN Buile Hill Park 2k FUN timed run for 4-14 year olds.

Run on paths and grass. All levels.

Sundays, 9.00am FREE www.parkrun.org.uk/salford-juniors SPOOKY STORIES & CRAFTS Height Library Come along and make a scary spider for Halloween! No need to book, just come along! Suitable for families.

All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Tue 31st October 4.30 - 5.30pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0161 736 1907

PRINT MAKING WORKSHOP Little Hulton Library Have a go at making your own printing block and create colourful designs inspired by interesting objects.

The workshop will be run by the Museum of Science and Industry.

Suitable for children aged 4-11 years accompanied by an adult.

Mon 6th November 4.00 - 5.00pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0161 790 4201 LITTLE LISTENERS WITH OPERA NORTH The Lowry Players from the renowned Orchestra Opera North create a special concert for babies and children 0-5 years, and their grown-ups. Relaxed and full of energy, this interactive concert will give you and your child the chance to hear wonderful music close up, with freedom to move around.

Fri 17th November, 12.30pm £5.00 www.thelowry.com THE CHILD & THE MAGIC SPELLS The Lowry Join a professional music leader and director from Opera North for a fun interactive family workshop exploring the extraordinary, magical and bewitching world of Ravel’s “‘enfant et les sortileges” (The Child and the Magic Spells). Ages 7yrs+ Sat 18th November, 11.45am £5.00 www.thelowry.com PUPPET MAKING Eccles Library Have a go at puppet-making with artist Kate Eggleston Wirtz.. For children of all ages. Create your very own fairy tale puppet, help it to perform on its own mini stage and photograph it in action. Join Kate for a fun drop in puppet-making session and every child will have their own unique puppet to take home.

Sat 9th December 10.00am - 12.00pm £3.00 per child (booking required) Tel: 0161 793 2500

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 20/10/2017 10:14 Page 29

Markets ECCLES MAKERS MARKET Church Street, Eccles Town Centre Bringing together passionate, award winning food, drink, art & craft producers. Live music performances.

Sat 11th November Sat 9th December 10.00 - 4.00pm FREE entry Facebook: Eccles-Makers-Market FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET Eccles Shopping Centre Homemade sausages, salami, dairy products, preserves, crafts & more!

Sat 18th November Sat 16th December 9.30am - 2.00pm FREE entry Tel: 0161 707 3058 LOWRY MAKERS MARKET Lowry Outlet Plaza Finest local food, drink, art, design, vintage and modern craft stalls. Live music and performances.

Fri 24th to Sun 26th November Sat 16th to Sun 17th December 10.00am - 4.00pm, FREE entry www.lowryoutlet.co.uk

Special Events KNIT AND NATTER Ordsall Hall Join us for at our friendly weekly ‘knit and natter’ session. Beginners welcome or bring your own project.

Mondays 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE (drop in) Tel: 0161 872 0251 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 BUSY BEE SEWING GROUP Eccles Town Hall Health Improvement activity: Learn how to use a sewing machine and to follow a basic pattern. Make new friends at the same time!

Thursdays (term time only) 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE Julie Kenyon: 07826 874122 or 0800 952 1000

PLEASE REMEMBER TO MENTION LIVE IT LOCAL WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

BRIDGEWATER VOLUNTEERS Help to maintain and improve the green spaces by the canal. All abilities welcome. Over 18s only.

Wear suitable footwear and outdoor clothing. Bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee provided.

Wed 1st November: Litter Pick & Scrub Clearance ready for Spring Hall Bank, Patricroft Sun 12th November: Clear seeded trees & bulb planting for Spring Barton Pocket Park Wed 6th December: Help harvest the new willow growth for Willow Craft Workshops later this month.

Duke’s Drive car park 10.00am - 3.00pm FREE Jill Tyson: 0161 925 1179 E: bridgewatercanal@salford.gov.uk

LIVE IT LOCAL 29

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:05 Page 30

Whats On

SPORTING MEMORIES Swinton Library Suitable for older adults and anyone living with dementia and their carers.

Share your stories of the highs and lows of playing and watching sport!

Tea and coffee, biscuits and Bovril provided. Everyone welcome.

Mon 6th November Mon 4th December 2.00 - 4.00pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 2500 ECCLES & DISTRCT HISTORY SOCIETY Alexandra House, Peel Green Join us for talks and presentations on a wide range of topics relating to both local and national history.

Held 2nd Wednesday of each month.

Wed 8th November: Gilian Lonergan The Co-op Movement Wed 13th December: Christmas Meal (details TBA) 7.30pm Annual membership £16.00 Visitor’s fee £3.00 per meeting Email: eccleshistory@yahoo.co.uk ECHO CAFE Eccles Town Hall Eat, drink and relax in our beautiful Victorian Ballroom. With Live Music, Craft Fairs a different Art Exhibition each month and much, much more!

Sat 11th November Sat 9th December (Festive Craft Fair) 10.00am - 2.00pm FREE entry Tel: 0793 181 5802 www.ecclestownhall.org OPERA NORTH: WHISTLE STOP OPERA Ordsall Hall A condensed introduction to opera!

Be entertained by a trio of professional opera singers and an accordion, who will make you laugh, maybe even cry in half an hour packed with comedy, deceit, love and tragedy. Be treated to scenes and songs from a variety of operas and experience everyday emotions amplified by epic music.

Mon 13th November 2.30pm (booking required) FREE Tel: 0161 872 0251 30 LIVE IT LOCAL

PAINTINGS IN CLOSE UP: WHETHER SEEING IS BELIEVING: OPTICAL ILLUSION IN ART Salford Museum & Art Gallery Spotlighting the work of artists such as Bridget Riley and Patrick Hughes from the University's Collection, this talk will question whether seeing is believing. Bottle bar open from 6.00pm. Pre-booking available.

Wed 15th November, 6.30pm £3.00 (booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 CRAFT SOCIALS: BUTTON TREE CANVASES Salford Museum and Art Gallery Get together with a group of crafty individuals to explore new techniques and share skills. In this programme we are taking botanics as our inspiration and will be looking at all things green and crafty! This month come and create a striking canvas using buttons. Ages 16yrs+.

Includes materials and hot drink.

Wed 15th November 5.30 - 7.30pm £5.50 Tel: 0161 778 0800 UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE Eccles Town Hall Social morning with guest speaker.

A selection of talks on a variety of subjects. Come and listen to the guest speaker, have a discussion together with a cup of tea or coffee and air your views. Third Friday of each month. New members welcome.

Fri 17th November: Janet Raven Martin - Origami Workshop Fri 15th December: Christmas Party 10.00am - 12.00pm £1.00 E: marlene.evans@virginmedia.com TEXTILES TAKEOVER DAY Ordsall Hall Join us for a day celebrating textiles and textile crafts with pop-up demonstrations of a number of different techniques and workshops throughout the Hall. Suitable for all.

Free event but charges may apply for some activities.

Sun 19th November 12.00 - 4.00pm FREE (booking required for workshops) Tel: 0161 872 0251 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.

50 FROM THE 50'S Salford Museum and Art Gallery To mark the opening of the new Tony Warren exhibition we take an informal look at the Salford of the 1950s which inspired him to create Coronation Street. In this talk our focus is 50 photos of Salford and the wider area from 1950 - 1959, using images from 'Digital Salford'.

Mon 20th November 2.00 - 3.00pm FREE (pre-booking available) Tel: 0161 778 0800 WINTER PRUNING WORKSHOP Duke’s Drive, Monton Join Growing School to learn all you need to know about pruning and taking care of apple and pear trees, so they stay strong, healthy and produce lots of fruit! Over 18’s only, All abilities welcome. Wear outdoor clothing and footwear. Bring packed lunch. Tea and coffee provided.

Wed 22nd November 10.00am - 3.00pm FREE Jill Tyson: 0161 925 1179 E: bridgewatercanal@salford.gov.uk ONE DRAWING AT A TIME SALFORD AND MANCHESTER Salford Museum & Art Gallery Celebrating 10 years of the Urban Sketching phenomenon, which started in Seattle in 2007, to share the world one drawing at a time.

Artists all over the globe share this passion of on-location drawing, not from memory or photograph. This exhibition displays some of the best local drawings from members of the Manchester group of Urban Sketchers.

Sat 9th December to Sun 10th June FREE Tel: 0161 778 0800 A CHRISTMAS KILLING - AN INTERACTIVE MURDER MYSTERY

BY HIGHLY SUSPECT THEATRE Eccles Library A traditional tale given a unique and murderous twist. World renowned businessman Sir Alan Scrooge is found dead in his parlour on a snow-covered morn. Crack the clues, interrogate the suspects and catch the killer in a festive interactive mystery event. Fun, fatalities and frivolities guaranteed!

Wed 13th December 7.00 - 9.30pm (doors open at 6.30pm) £7.00 per person (booking required) Tel: 0161 793 2500

FOR ADVERTISING OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 0161 790 2504

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 19/10/2017 01:05 Page 31

Get your business off to a flying start and organise your

2018 MARKETING Reach over 40,000 residents, with magazines distributed to 18,000 households & businesses, plus over 6,000 social media followers.

Promote your business in On Our Doorstep & Live it Local magazines.

Issues & Deadlines

Susie: Editorial & Advertising • 0161 790 2504 • sales@onourdoorstep.co.uk Louise: Advertising • 0161 672 7406 • info@onourdoorstep.co.uk

www.onourdoorstep.co.uk

LIL NovDec17_Issue 26 20/10/2017 10:14 Page 32