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Welcome After a busy summer it’s time to get back to normality - back to school and back to work!

However, there is still lots going on in the community; charity events, music festivals, family fundays, free walks and bike rides....

So make the most of it whilst we still have some warm weather and light evenings.

Check the What’s On guide and community features and add some dates to your diary!

Wedding shows start up again this month and we have a special feature showcasing fantastic local wedding suppliers and venues.

So if you are getting married soon, don’t miss our dedicated wedding section.

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Salford Choral Society Looking for new recruits!

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Allotments in Swinton New plots planned for Swinton

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The Matchstick Man Part II of our L.S. Lowry feature

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Wedding Feature 8 pages featuring local wedding venues and suppliers, offering a wealth of experience.

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Halloween Half Term Spooky fun for the children

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Monton is Booming!

Latest developments in Monton

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What’s On Your guide to local events

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Local Business Feature

A Warm Welcome at Hunters You will be assured of a very warm welcome at the Worsley branch of Hunters.

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Headed by the Franchise Director, Michael McManus and Branch Manager, Julie Lukow, the Worsley team includes; Carol Taylor, Senior Sales Negotiator; Jennifer Gallagher, Sales Negotiator; Alison Whitelegg, Lettings Administrator and Janet McManus, Accounts.

All our staff have successfully completed the Hunters Training Academy programme which is accredited by the ILM and City & Guilds. We work to professional standards and ethics, and understand the real value of your home is not just the price.

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Call us today on 0161 790 9000 to arrange a free valuation, and see how the Hunters difference can work for you. *On average 96% of Hunters customers who responded to our questionnaire between 1 Jan – 1 Apr 2015 said they would recommend us or use us again.

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Alice in Wonderland... and in Eccles-Land !

Check out the Alice-themed activities taking place in Eccles Shopping Centre, and throughout Eccles, at

Eccles Festival, 5th September 2015 There will be our monthly market bursting with... n Extra stalls n Teenage Market n Music n Entertainment n Parade (from 2pm at the top of Church Street) n Bands n Dancers n Story-time and crafts at The Library (10.00-12.00) n and of course our usual cafés and shops, with some special offers and great deals. Put the date in your diary now!

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Special Festival Market As a special extra treat for The Festival, on Saturday 5th September, there will be an extended monthly market including many of our great regulars, craft stalls, some of our Farmer’s Market, a Teenage Market plus interesting and exciting NEW stalls.

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Community News

Helping Struggling Families with School Costs A new initiative has been launched to help struggling Salford families meet the costs of going to school.

SmartStart Manchester & Salford helps families living on a low income with school uniform, sports kit and stationery so their children can fit in and achieve at school.

Run by children’s charity Wood Street Mission, the project will be funded by donations of goods and financial support from individual donors and local businesses.

Roseanne Sweeney Chief Executive said: “Salford has high levels of child poverty with as many as 1 in 2 children in some wards living below the poverty line. Doing well at school is key to breaking the cycle of poverty but many families can’t afford the costs of school uniform or sports kit which negatively impacts on their children’s experience of school.”

“SmartStart Manchester & Salford is aimed at helping struggling families with school costs so they don’t have to cut back on other essentials or get into debt. It’s also about helping their children fit in at school so they can participate fully and grow up to fulfil their potential and break the cycle of poverty. Supporting the project is a great way to help local children in a very practical way and invest in the future of the city.”

Wood Street Mission is appealing for donations of new non-branded school uniform items, sports kit and stationery now available from many high street retailers. For more information contact Sophie Bell by emailing sophie@woodstreetmission.org.uk or go to www.woodstreetmission.org.uk.

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Local School Feature

BRIDGEWATER SCHOOL

MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE As your child draws to the end of their primary school education you are faced with a range of choices.

You’ll no doubt want your child educating across a broad number of subjects to achieve the best results that they are capable of, whilst enjoying themselves as they grow up and develop their own sense of self to go out into this world as an individual.

Please take your time to think about the time your child will spend in school and how you would like them to turn out at the end of their schooling.

Ideally you’ll want your child brought up in a safe, family environment that matches your values, where they are known personally throughout their schooling from their early years to adulthood, and to entering their chosen profession or University.

We could say that we would provide that and more for you and your child. It would be better still to let you hear what the last ISA school inspection report said of Bridgewater School. They said that pupils’ personal development is outstanding, and that the school is highly successful in its aim to develop pupils’ spiritual, moral and cultural understanding. Pupils are confident, articulate and sensitive to each other’s needs.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Schools Association went on to say “I think that what Bridgewater does so wonderfully is sow a seed inside each and every pupil that will grow into something very special.”

Please feel free to contact the school to arrange an appointment with the Head and a tour of the school. For information the date of our Entrance Examination is Friday, 29th January 2016.

BRIDGEWATER SCHOOL Where individuals count

Open Day Saturday 7th November 2015 10.00am to 2.00pm Take a closer look at Bridgewater School It’s more accessible than you think www.bridgewater-school.co.uk Bridgewater School, Drywood Hall,Worsley, M28 2WQ

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Ordsall Hall Museum Halloween themed fun and games.

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Community News

Salford Choral Society It’s not only the children who go back to class in September! Some 100 enthusiastic singers will be heading back to St Philip’s Church in Salford on Wednesday evenings to start rehearsals for their 2015/2016 season.

Salford Choral Society has been making music since 1947, and has become one of the North West’s leading choirs, performing several concerts a year with professional soloists and orchestras under the baton of Matthew Hamilton.

some fantastic singers. Attending choir has boosted my confidence.’

Kathy McNaughton from Worsley, Secretary of the Society, thinks that one of the big attractions of the choir is the variety of music we sing, from Baroque to the 21st century, including several exciting premiere performances.

New members with commitment and enthusiasm are always welcome. Rehearsals start on September 2nd for our next concert at the Royal Northern College of Music on November 3rd, 2015.

Salford resident Laura Johnson says ‘Singing with Salford Choral has been a most rewarding and enjoyable experience. I joined the choir a year ago and in that time, I feel very privileged to have met some friendly people and sung alongside

Anyone interested in joining can contact Claire Berry on 01625 520864 or email membership@salfordchoral.org.uk.

For further information on the choir and future events visit www.salfordchoral.org.uk.

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Community News

Allotments Opening in Swinton Since our last ‘Plotters’ article, matters have been progressing well!

We now have circa 30 applicants for allotments at Beechfield, Swinton (approx. 50 plots) and a committee which is ready to get the South Avenue site reopened as soon as they can. Even better, the City Council has confirmed that the Mossfield Road, Swinton site (approx. 50 plots) can go ahead as soon as a programme has been drawn up. This process has started and we will be holding a public meeting in September so that anyone interested in joining the waiting list can do so.

To add your name to the list please send your name and contact details to Carolyn, the Salford Allotment Federation secretary:Email carolyn.collins@me.com who will keep you informed of progress.

If you have experience of allotments or working on a committee, and would like to be considered for a role on the committee for either of these sites, we would be pleased to hear from you. This may speed up the process of setting up and get us ‘digging’ at the soonest!

For more information regarding these projects, or any of the other sites the Federation is involved in, please email your queries to carolyn.collins@me.com.

The “Secret Garden” Event On Saturday 19th September, 2015, as part of Salford’s Big Day Out, The Plotters and others will be in the sunken garden at the Cenotaph next to Swinton Town Hall. We will be showing some of our ‘growing ideas’ and will be pleased to see you, have a chat and you can ‘plot’ along with us if you like. Visit us between 12 noon and 4pm.

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Local History

The “Matchstick Man” Part II : “I am a Simple Man...”

L.S Lowry by Ida Kar 1954

Following WW2, now free of his wartime duties and with an indulgent employer in the Pall Mall Property Company, Lowry went through a period of depression. His mother had died in 1939 and, although he had many friends, he spent much time alone. He neglected his rented Pendlebury home to the extent that his landlord evicted him and re-possessed it.

But Lowry was now a man of some means and he promptly bought “the Elms” in Mottram-inLongdendale, Tameside, in 1948. Though he thought it ugly and uncomfortable, it was to be his home until his death, almost 30 years later.

THE SEASCAPES Lowry loved the sea and chose to spend his holidays, over many years, on the Durham and Northumberland coast, where he made many lasting friendships. He was particularly fond of Berwick on Tweed and the Sunderland areas.

Here he did many paintings and sketches of the beaches, sea and shipping. He also painted the coal mines in the area. His sea images are far removed from the popular “Lowryesque” industrial and “Matchstick” world. They are closer to his very early work; sombre, dark and almost ethereal, in the colours that he always used – greys, black,

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vermilion, Prussian blue and yellow ochre. He almost invariably stayed at the Seaburn Hotel in Sunderland (now The Marriott). At the Hotel and nearby cafes and restaurants, he would amuse himself by utilising any scrap of paper available...a serviette, a ticket, a bill...to sketch anything that caught his imagination.

Pencil, or a nub of charcoal, created images that he would then present to children of other diners.

Such sketches are now worth thousands of pounds to those who kept them!

RETIREMENT In 1952, at 65 years of age, Lowry retired from his job as Chief Cashier at the Pall Mall Company. Despite having attained his senior position, a “desk job”, he still liked collecting rents from the Company’s tenants personally.

Quite why he had persisted in his job - whilst keeping its existence a secret, even from close friends - is a mystery. His growing artistic fame had brought him financial security, perhaps his job was a tie to the humbler life that he depicted in his works...

In 1952 Lowry was appointed Official Artist at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth ll, though no notable work appears to have resulted from this Appointment. It was, however, an Honour in itself, to be so recognised. When a long-time

LS Lowry in his Studio - the Dining Room at The Elms

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Left: The Floating Bridge, Southampton, 1956

Right: Man Lying on a Wall, 1957

friend married and moved to Southampton, Lowry visited and produced, amongst others, a prized painting now belonging to that City - a local engineering marvel “The Floating Bridge”.

A whimsical painting in 1957, is “Man Lying on a Wall”; Lowry had a mischievous sense of humour this is a caricature figure (for no good reason at all), stretched out on a wall, with a briefcase. On the briefcase are the initials LSL...

It was in that year that a 13 year-old girl, Carol Ann Lowry (no relation), with ambitions to be an artist, wrote to the great man for advice on achieving her ambition. Lowry visited her family in Heywood and befriended them. The friendship with Carol was to last the rest of his life.

THE SECRET PAINTINGS Lowry never married and no romantic relationships are known of him. However, following his death, a body of his work - produced secretly, seemingly over the course of many years, emerged. These paintings are erotic and depict a woman known as “Ann”. According to Richard Dorment, Art Critic of “The Daily Telegraph” in 1988, these “reveal a sexual anxiety which is never so much as hinted at in the work of the previous 60 years”. The works are collectively known as “the Mannequin Sketches” and they are kept at the Lowry Centre . Visitors may view them by request.

A complex man indeed...?

AWARDS AND HONOURS As Lowry’s fame grew, so did the desire of local and national bodies to shower him with honours.

He proved however, to be very discriminating in what he was prepared to accept !

Starting in 1945, he was awarded an Honorary Master of Arts Degree by the University of Manchester, followed, in 1961, by an Honorary Doctor of Letters from the same institution.

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1965, by granting the Freedom of the City to Lowry and, in 1975, both Salford and Liverpool Universities awarded Honorary Doctor of Letters degrees to him. So much for what Lowry was prepared to accept in the way of recognition...

On a national level Lowry TWICE refused Appointments to The Order of the British Empire, as an Officer (OBE) in 1955 and as a Commander (CBE) in 1961. These honours are amongst the highest in the Land - Lowry wanted none of it... He was prepared to go even further.

In 1968 he refused a Knighthood! Still the “powers that be” persisted and Lowry remained adamant. He refused an Appointment to the Companion of Honour (CH) in both 1972 and 1976. All these Honours are coveted by the elite of Politics, Business, the Public Service and The Arts - but not it seemed by the Pendlebury Rent Collector!

Lowry had, in fact, set a Record (unsought), of having declined more Honours than any other person - the Record still stands...

Lowry died of pneumonia at the Woods Hospital in Glossop in 1976, aged 88. He was interred at Manchester’s Southern Cemetery next to his parents. He left an estate of £298,000 and a large collection of his own works and by others to Carol Ann Lowry, his friend since her childhood.

THE LEGACY His cultural legacy has multiplied in the years following his death. His works are valued in the multi-millions worldwide, he has had songs, a ballet, a postage stamp and statues dedicated to him, buildings named after him.

He chronicled, in paint, charcoal and pencil, a landscape and people that has now almost vanished, but live on in his work.

A “simple man”? Perhaps, but also a very special man.

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Local Business Feature

Committed to Landlords and their Properties 4you Lettings have been working hard for Landlords from their prominent office on Eccles Old Road for eight years.

When asked what is the key to their success, office manager Karen Corps said, “Although in such a fast paced industry, keeping at the cutting edge is vital, so is keeping our Landlords comfortable, well informed, well advised and well protected. Ongoing staff training and commitment to providing only the best service and products makes our business stand out to Landlords.”

4you Lettings deal with all aspects of renting property and offer free no obligation valuations.

Landlords can choose to manage their own properties or have them fully managed by 4you, or for those who want them to manage the bits they’d rather not do themselves, a bespoke service is available without the premium price tag. “Some Landlords love managing their properties but don’t like, for example, collecting the rent, or would rather someone else deal with the repairs, or maintenance visits.”

Additionally, vitally important legal updates and compliance are implemented to ensure all tenancies, properties and Landlords are always right up to date.

4you Lettings are offering new landlords 6 MONTHS FULL MANAGEMENT FOR FREE so give them a call and let them deal with your management, leaving you time to relax.

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We Specialise in: • Property Management • Tenant Finders • Guaranteed Income for Landlords

4you Sales and Lettings 201 Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 8HA

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One of Salford's Premier Wedding Reception Venues Is Set To Get Even Better!

With catering in partnership with the village's very own Blackstick's restaurant, Monton Sports Club has built itself a reputation as one of the most idyllic and friendly venues to mark your big day in the area.

More than ÂŁ500,000 has already been spent on the venue over the past three years. That has seen the historic club transformed from a place dedicated to junior and adult sport to also being a top events space in huge demand.

A further ÂŁ60,000 is being spent in the coming weeks to add an extra WOW factor to the venue, which has already proved popular with dozens of happy couples over the past year. The investment will give the club a fresh and more modern feel, as well as state-of-the-art air conditioning and lighting systems and a new bar area.

There are two rooms available for hire, both with private bars, but the space is at its best when both are combined giving a total seating capacity of 170. This is reduced to 140 allowing for a dance floor, buffet table, DJ or band area, and a cake table.

Guests can mingle and relax on the outside patio area, taking in the picturesque setting of the club, with views across the sports field and beyond. A full table and chair dressing service is available with a variety of colours and centre piece options.

As well as weddings, we can help organise any family event or Christmas party.

For further details contact Hayley, our events coordinator, who will be delighted to show you what we have to offer in person. Tel: 0161 789 0377 E: enquiries@montonsportsclub.co.uk

Monton Sports Club, Welbeck Road, Monton, M30 9EH

www.montonsportsclub.co.uk

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WEDDINGS As the wedding season picks up again this Autumn, we feature some great local suppliers who can guide you through some of those difficult wedding decisions.

Wedding Shows 6 Sept

MARRIOTT WORSLEY PARK, Worsley, M28 2QT*

13 Sept

WORSLEY COURT HOUSE, Worsley, M28 2PB

12-3pm 11-3.30pm

13 Sept

BOLTON WHITES HOTEL, Bolton, BL6 6SF

11-5pm

20 Sept

ELLESMERE GOLF CLUB, Worsley, M28 7HZ

11-3pm

4 Oct

BUILE HILL, Salford, M6 8GL

11-3.30pm

26-27 Sept EVENTCITY, Nr. Trafford Centre, M41 7TB

10-5pm

11 Oct

NOVOTEL, Worsley, M28 2YA

11-3pm

4 Oct

MACRON STADIUM, HORWICH, BOLTON, BL6 6JW 11-4pm

* Wedding Open Day

Wedding Shows 13th September 2015 Worsley Court House Barton Road, M28 2PB

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

Specialists in Wedding Flowers

EST. FLORIST 19 YEARS

Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm * Deliver 7 days pw

Tel: 0161 703 7240 4 Newearth Road, Walkden, M28 7UU VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

4th October 2015 Buile Hill Park Hall

Eccles Old Road, M6 8GL 11-3.30pm • Free Admission • Bridal Parade 2pm www.lend-a-hand.co.uk Tel: 0161 761 7851

Advertise to 5,000 local households!

For a series of 6 issues: Size £ per issue Full Page £136 Half Page £74 Quarter Page £45 Leaflet Distbn £42/1000 Contact us:Susie: 0161 790 2504 E: sales@onourdoorstep.co.uk Louise: 07890 268167 E: info@onourdoorstep.co.uk LIVE IT LOCAL 21

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The Grand Palais NORTH WEST AREA'S NEWEST AND GRANDEST WEDDING VENUE FOR MILES AROUND

Beau fully restored to its former glory • Located 5 miles from Manchester Centre Easy walking distance of Salford Civic Centre Register Office and Swinton's local churches.

Breathtaking & beau ful venue with gold leaf & marbling detail and magical ambience.

Every bride should view The Grand Palais before deciding on their venue.

Excellent value bar prices for guests. Self catering and outside catering welcome, allowing you the freedom to keep your costs manageable.

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

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

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

Tel: 07989 620 806 / 0161 279 6660 Email: abigail.hannon@ntlworld.com The Grand Palais THE GRAND PALAIS, 9-11 STATION ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, M27 6AH 22 LIVE IT LOCAL

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WEDDINGS

The Grand Palais CELEBRATION & WEDDING VENUE

Wedding Waltz... First Dance...

Two Le Feet... Impress The Family GETTING MARRIED? PLANNING YOUR WEDDING? Private Lessons can be arranged if you prefer WANT TO BE ABLE TO DANCE WITH STYLE AND 1-2-1 tuition, or if your wedding date is looming!

CONFIDENCE FOR YOUR FIRST DANCE? Email: info@swintonpalaisdancecentre.co.uk

Learn to dance in the most beautiful ballroom in the North of England. If you are still searching for your perfect venue, you'll certainly be impressed by The Grand Palais!

Special Offers: Present this advert at Swinton Palais Dance Centre and you will receive a sixth lesson free when Make it a social venture and join other couples five lessons are purchased as a block. of like mind at Swinton's Grand Palais: Beginners Ballroom & Latin Classes start Special offers are also available for couples who every October & January priced only ÂŁ5 per book the dance packages in conjunction with person. Beginners in October 2015 are on booking The Grand Palais as their wedding venue.

Wednesdays at 8pm.

Friends, family & neighbours are all welcome to To view the venue & discuss first dance packages, please email abigail.hannon@ntlworld.com join the classes too.

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Interested in building some extra income, with flexible hours? Contact Ruth Stenstrom: 07868 096 708 | ruth@foreverwellbeinguk.com www.foreverwellbeinguk.com LIVE IT LOCAL 23

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WEDDINGS

Albert’s: A New Wedding Venue for Worsley If you're looking for your perfect Wedding Plus their newly granted Wedding license venue in Manchester, look no further. allows them to host ceremonies for up to 70.

Albert's Worsley has beautiful, modern spaces and award winning cuisine. Weddings at Albert’s Worsley are tailor-made and designed especially for you. There are no rules, set numbers or required packages, and the wedding co-ordinators are on hand to help design your perfect day, arranging everything from bunting to London buses!

The stunning Ellesmere Room and Harold Riley Room are impressive, light filled spaces, both with private outdoor terraces. The contemporary rooms are perfect for ceremonies, Wedding breakfasts and evening receptions.

For further information on getting married at Albert’s Worsley, get in touch: Email: events@albertsworsley.com Renowned for their high levels of service along- Tel: 0161 839 8656 side Albert's fabulous food, they can cater for East Lancashire Road Weddings between 20 and 200 guests.

Worsley, M27 0AA

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A Perfect Fit for the Perfect Day

by Proposals Bridalwear, Swinton

For the Bride...

We are now fully into the Wedding season and with such an amazing array of wedding dresses out there it can be overwhelming to make that decision and where to start?

Most brides start searching for their dress a year or nine months before the wedding, but even if you are getting married this year, there is still time to purchase “off the peg”. Wedding dresses typically start from £200.

Very popular with brides this year is the slim silhouette with embroidered detail, such as the KittyChen Couture 2016 range.

This August, at Proposals, we introduce the ‘Candy Quinn’ label, a new and exciting brand from award winning bridal design house Mark Lesley. The 2016 collection has over 50 new designs in Lace, Tulle, Chiffon, Stretch Georgette and Satin - a contemporary range with a daring edge, beautiful fabric and soft colours.

Kitty Chen Couture: Cassidy

As well as finding your perfect dress it is key that you find the perfect tailor to ensure it fits you just the way it should and this is not something you will find in all bridal shops. At Proposals we have our own tailor with over 45 years experience who will ensure you look the best.

For the Groom...

On trend this Autumn are slim fit suits, giving a fitted and dashing look to Grooms, Ushers and Best Men. The most popular colour currently is the striking Royal Blue, which gives a fresh stylish look to your wedding photographs.

However, to ensure the right cut and fit it is vital to visit an experienced suit hire shop who can give you the best advice and tips for your big day. Proposals Mens Suit Hire are the Number One in Salford and provide a wide range of wedding attire from Tails, Edwardian Style, Lounge Suits, Dinner Suits, Slimfit and Kilts. Colours range from Royal Blue to Brown, Navy, Grey or Black and we can cater for those little page boys too!

Special rates for multiple suit hire are offered too, so contact Rod: rod@proposalsbridalwear.com or 0161 794 5200.

FOR ADVERTISING OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 0161 790 2504

Autumn Bridal Shows:Worsley Court House: 13th September Ellesmere Golf Club: 20th September Buile Hill: 4th October, 2015 Novotel Worsley: 11th October, 2015

BRIDALWEAR

Proposals Bridalwear: 0161 211 0041 Mens Formal Hire: 0161 794 5200 69 Partington Lane • Swinton • M27 5SR www.proposalsbridalwear.co.uk LIVE IT LOCAL 25

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Weddings at Ellesmere Sports Club The Sutherland Suite, now with the addition of the new conservatory, seats up to 120 people making it the perfect venue to celebrate your special day!

We offer a selection of packages to suit any budget, with a wide range of menus available from our in-house caterers providing the highest quality, delicious food freshly cooked on site.

We will be delighted to advise and support you in all aspects including:Table Plans • Room Dressing • Photography • Wedding Cake • Floral Arrangements ...to make your celebration a really special occasion.

Set behind woodlands with beautiful south facing aspects, including a large lawn area, we can also host stunning marquee weddings.

A Truly Unique Venue

Ample parking and easy wheelchair access For more details contact Julie Kelly, Club Manager at:-

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Tel: 0161 790 2376 www.ellesmeresportsclub.co.uk VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

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Monton is Booming!

MONTON IS BOOMING (& BLOOMING!) Have you seen all the new businesses in the village: l Arts and Crafts: Pam Pickard, tapping into the huge revival in crafts in recent years, and celebrating their 1st birthday on 4th August including loads of new craft workshops. l La Turka: New Turkish restaurant bringing belly dancing & more great food to Monton. It achieved 2.000 likes on its Facebook page within the first week and is booked out day and night! l La Bodega: Monton’s first champagne bar now in the old Post Office. l Home Estate Agents: They also have offices in Urmston and Stretford. l Hooked Fishmongers: Providing the opportunity to use independent shops, Hooked has been reeling in the customers since it opened!

l McCarthy and Stone: Transforming the former Monton House Hotel into retirement apartments (70% sold already!). l The Flower Room: is the old Monton Florist, established since the 1960's and a florists ever since! The present owner is Justine Smith who also has a flower shop in Winton. l Vintage Ambiance: Owned by top chef Dan and his wife (JUST MARRIED!) Lauren. Dan, originally from Romania, has worked for Gordon Ramsay and cooked for the Queen at the 2012 Olympics.

BLOOMING MARVELLOUS Local shops in Monton have kindly agreed to water and tend glorious hanging baskets, provided by the MVCA. The baskets ordered through The Flower Room will add a burst of summer and colour to the main road for all to enjoy.

Lastly, the new improved Shackleton Street playground is now open! We had a great afternoon of fun and activities at the launch in August.

Bridgford & Sons Funeral Services

“WORSLEY CARES” AS ROUGH SLEEPERS GO DOWN TO THE WOODS Members of Worsley Rotary Club working with Middlewood Scout Camp have just launched ‘Worsley Cares’, their newest fundraising event of the year.

The event will allow people to try sleeping out in cardboard boxes at the Middlewood Scout Camp off Leigh Road on Friday October 9th and by gaining sponsors they can contribute towards combatting the problem of youth homelessness head on.

Proceeds will go towards Homeless and related charities.

Tony Jackson of Worsley Rotary and Phil Rigby of Middlewood Scout Camp the event organisers said “We are now seeking major donors, participants and sponsors. We will very much welcome your support”.

Visit www.worsleycares.uk, or worsleycares on facebook to see how to take part.

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

www.bridgfordfuneralservices.co.uk

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What’s On

SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2015

Community Events ANY YARN GOES Swinton Library Health Improvement activity:Knit and Natter group.

Open to all - just drop in.

Wednesdays 12.30 - 2.30pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 CLAREMONT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Height Methodist Church, King St. Meeting to discuss issues effecting the local community including, crime, housing and environmental issues.

Wed 2nd September Wed 7th October 7.30 - 9.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 737 7199 BOOGIE AND BINGO AFTERNOON Eccles Town Hall A fun afternoon held in conjunction with the Eccles Tea Dance Group.

Includes 5 games of Bingo, music and dancing and refreshments.

Wed 2nd September Wed 21st October 2.00 - 4.00pm £2.50 (pay on arrival) Louise Ashworth: 07928 522308

SUMMER SONGS OF PRAISE St Paul’s Church, Monton Members of the Eccles Team Of Churches are getting together with friends from Monton Methodists to sing favourite hymns and 'Songs of Praise' and you are very welcome to join us. Summer refreshments served afterwards.

Sun 6th September 6.30pm FREE (no ticket required) Tony: 0161 790 3373

COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETINGS Open meetings where local residents can influence neighbourhood decisions:SWINTON AND PENDLEBURY Salford Civic Centre Tue 8th September, 6.15pm Marie Shields - 0161 607 1961 CLAREMONT AND WEASTE Venue TBC Tue 29th September, 6.30pm Claire Fewings - 0161 925 1117 CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ECCLES Eccles Town Hall Local churches and local charities have stalls on which to showcase themselves, their activities and their impact on the Eccles Community.

Sat 19th September 10.30am - 1.30pm FREE Tel: 07931 815802 OLD TIME MUSIC HALL Holy Rood Church Swinton A good old fashioned sing along with afternoon tea. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Sun 20th September 2.00 - 4.00pm £5.00 Liz Russell: 07487 846137 MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING St Paul’s Church, Monton Please join us for coffee, tea, delicious homemade cakes to eat in or take home, a 'prize every time tombola' and lots more - playing our part in the World's Biggest Coffee Morning for Macmillan Cancer Care.

Sat 3rd October 10.30am to 12.00pm FREE entry (donations to Macmillan) Tony: 0161 790 3373

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Family Activities FAMILY DAYS: PEACE Imperial War Museum North Activities throughout the day.

Marking International Day of Peace, discover remarkable stories of people who made sacrifices to promote peace, not war. The whole family can get involved through craft activities and object handling. Join in with Storytelling, then drop into the Open Studio to make your own origami peace dove to take home.

Suitable for FAMILIES (all ages).

Saturdays and Sundays throughout September FREE Tel: 0161 836 4000 CLOSER LOOK TOUR - HORRIBLE HISTORIES: BLITZED BRITS Imperial War Museum North 75 years ago, Britain faced one of the greatest dangers in its history the Blitz. Hear the first-hand accounts of evacuated children separated from their parents and discover the stories of ordinary people who stayed in the cities under the constant threat.

Discover the resilience and inventiveness of the Blitz spirit.

Suitable for ADULTS and FAMILIES Saturdays and Sundays until 18th October 1.30pm FREE Tel: 0161 836 4000 EXTRAORDINARY AT THE LOOKOUT The Lowry The Lookout is our family activity space where you can be inspired and explore the themes from our latest exhibition - ExtraORDINARY: Everyday objects & actions in contemporary art on display in the main galleries. Get involved in a range of ExtraORDINARY art activities for young artists and families, from creating a pop-up playhouse to sketching with string!

Saturdays until 17th October 11.00am - 12.30pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0843 208 6000 LIVE IT LOCAL 29

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What’s On ECCLES FESTIVAL FUNFAIR Eccles Recreation Ground, Oxford Road, Eccles Traditional funfair thrill and spills for all the family. On Sunday, the event includes a Dog Show and Morris Dancing display.

Fri 4th to Sun 6th September From £1.00 ECCLES FESTIVAL 2015 Eccles - various locations Alice in Wonderland – celebrating 150 years of this nonsensical children’s book. Eccles Town Centre comes alive with street acts, a parade, live music, Teenage Market, shopping, festival stalls, tea rituals and more...

Sat 5th September 10.00am - 4.00pm Carnival parade at 2.00pm FREE Christine Howard: 0161 793 2433 THROUGH THE AGES... LIVE! Ordsall Hall Come join us at the Hall for Ordsall Live! Our monthly family fun day packed with arts, crafts and activities.

Sun 6th September Sun 4th October 1.00 - 4.00pm £1.00 per child (no booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 WHAT A PERFORMANCE: MIXING IT Imperial War Museum North Special performances dramatising real experiences of wartime life.

Exploring themes from our new WaterWay Exhibition, Mixing It: The Changing Faces of Wartime Britain, discover how life changed for a child brought to Britain on the Kindertransport, just before the outbreak of the Second World War. Suitable for ADULTS and FAMILIES Sat 12th & Sun 13th September Sun 20th September Sat 24th & Sun 25th October 11.15am, 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm FREE Tel: 0161 836 4000 SALFORD’S BIG DAY OUT Salford Civic Centre, Swinton A Salford Council event:Celebrate all things Salford! Music, food, kids’ activities, markets and much more.

Sat 19th September 11.00am - 4.00pm FREE 30 LIVE IT LOCAL

Health & Fitness ON YOUR BIKE Buile Hill Park Health Improvement activity:Join us for a bike ride around the park.

Meet at the old bowling pavilion.

Wear suitable clothing. Bring a drink.

Mondays 1.30 - 2.30pm FREE (booking essential) 0161 212 4213 or 0800 952 1000 ALLOTMENT PROJECT Tindall Street Allotments, Eccles Health Improvement activity:Enjoy the outdoors and get active by doing some light gardening.

Tuesdays (ongoing) 1.00 to 3.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 / 0161 603 4277

WHEELS FOR ALL Cleavley Track, Winton A weekly event, suitable for families and young people of all abilities. A chance to cycle 2 or 4 wheels around a track, in a safe environment.

Wednesdays, 10am - 6pm Fridays, 10am - 3pm Saturdays, 10am - 1pm £3.00 per child Hermine: 07704 167085 HEALTH WALKS Blackleach & Clifton Country Parks 1 hour gentle walk led by volunteers, followed by refreshments. Meet at the visitor centre. FREE, Blackleach Country Park:Thursdays, 10.00 - 11.00am Clifton Country Park:Thursdays, 10.15 - 11.15am Tel: 0161 793 4219

INDOOR KURLING Valley Community Centre, Swinton Health Improvement activity:A gentle form of exercise and popular sport suitable for all ages and abilities.

Social group. All welcome.

Tuesdays 11.45am - 1.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 / 0161 607 1964

INDOOR KURLING Agnes Hopkins Centre, Swinton Health Improvement activity:A gentle form of exercise and popular sport suitable for all ages and abilities.

Social group. All welcome.

Thursdays 1.00 - 3.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 / 0161 607 1964

WEDNESDAYS WALKERS Clifton Country Park A two hour walk around the Clifton countryside, for those who want to be fitter and more active. Meet at Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre.

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

ON YOUR BIKE Buile Hill Park Health Improvement activity:Join us for a bike ride around the park. Meet at old bowling pavilion.

Wear suitable clothing. Bring a drink.

Fridays 1.00 - 2.00pm FREE (booking essential) 0161 212 4213 or 0800 952 1000

ADULTS BEGINNERS RIDES Cleavley Track, Winton Health Improvement activity:Come along and get active on a FREE leisurely community bike ride. Bring your own bike, or we have a number of adult bikes you can use. Wear suitable clothing and bring a drink.

Wednesdays (ongoing) 12.30pm - 2.30pm FREE (Bikes must be booked) Dale Griffiths: 0161 603 4277

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

Saturdays 9.00am FREE www.parkrun.org.uk/worsleywoods WALK AND OUTDOOR GYM Light Oaks Park Health Improvement activity:Join us for outdoor exercise in the park. Meet at outdoor gym. Wear suitable clothing and bring a drink.

Thursdays 10.30 - 11.30am FREE 0161 212 4213 or 0800 952 1000

FOR ADVERTISING OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 0161 790 2504

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Community Feature

Salford Music Festival, 24th - 27th September 2015 ...is back again for the 6th year running, with over 150 live bands playing in pubs, cafes and bars all across the city, covering every genre of music. There will also be exclusive club nights during the four day event with some of the best new DJs around spinning the best in dance and alternative classics.

Salford. We support, promote and champion all who play as a proper Salfordian (not for profit group). This year we are 6 years old, over the years many great acts have gone onto greater things, the bars are put firmly on the map, people have a good time and that's the reason we do it!

Salford Music Festival is a FREE event with loads of great acts playing in Pubs all across

For more info visit www.salfordmusicfestival.co.uk

BREAST CANCER CARE:BEST FOOT FORWARD - SALFORD Worsley Woods Join us for a Best Foot Forward walk.

Get some exercise and socialise with others affected by breast cancer.

Supportive and sociable environment for people directly affected, family and friends. Walks last 30-60 minutes and ends in a local cafe. Walks take place every other Wednesday and Saturday.

Sat 12th & 26th September Wed 16th & 30th September Sat 10th & 24th October Wed 14th & 28th October 10.15am (for 10.30am start) FREE Tel: 0114 263 6483 www.breastcancercare.org.uk BLACKLEACH TRAIL RACE Blackleach Country Park The sixth annual running of the Blackleach 5 mile trail race, in conjunction with the Manchester YMCA Harriers Athletics Club.

Sun 13th September 10.00am FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219

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WORSLEY CIRCULAR BIKE RIDE Eccles Train Station A ride along the canals and old railway cycle lanes of Worsley and Eccles along Route 55. Meet at Eccles Train Station.

Sat 26th September 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 4219 CLIFTON PARK BIKE RIDE Clifton Country Park A two hour ride around the local countryside, crossing the river up to the Outwood Trail and back.

Sun 27th September 10.00am - 12.00pm Free (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 4219 IRWELL RIVER PARK BIKE RIDE Salford Museum and Art Gallery From the Museum to Salford Quays, along the river into town, stopping at Greengate for coffee. Keeping off road as much as possible, through this fascinating little corner of Salford.

Sat 24th October 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 4219

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

Sun 25th October 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 4219

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

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Community Feature

Pension Wise Advice Citizen’s Advice Bureau are offering Pension Wise appointments across the SALFORD region to help people plan for their future.

Citizens Advice is delivering Pension Wise appointments giving people access to free and impartial pension guidance in their local area.

Following pension reforms on 6th April, people approaching retirement have greater freedom over how they can use their pension pots. Pension Wise is a new Government service designed to help people make sense of their pension options, and empower them to make the right choices for them.

Citizens Advice will be delivering free face to face Pension Wise sessions which are available to book now. The 45 minute appointments will be tailored to the individual, taking into account the TOTS NATURE WALKS Winton Park Health Improvement activity:Fun nature walks in this award winning park. Suitable for prams and buggies.

Wear suitable clothes/footwear.

Tuesdays until 29th September 11.00am - 12.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 603 4277 or 0800 952 1000 STORY-RHYMETIME Stories, rhymes, crafts and play. A fun way to help babies and children develop their listening, thinking and talking skills. For children up to 4yrs.

Height Library, King Street Tuesdays 2.00pm (Term time only) Swinton Library, Chorley Road Thursdays 2.00pm (Term time only) FREE Tel: 0161 793 3560 ONCE UPON A TIME… Ordsall Hall Museum Story, craft and song session for under 5s and their parents.

Wednesdays (Term time only) 9.45 - 10.45am £1.00 per child Tel: 0161 872 0251 32 LIVE IT LOCAL

value of their pension and their plans for retirement.

A Pension Wise appointment may help you if: n You’re approaching retirement or are 50 years or over. n Have a defined contribution pension.

Guidance appointments are also available on the telephone, delivered by the Pensions Advisory Service. Information and general guidance can also be found online at www.pensionwise.gov.uk.

Citizens Advice will be delivering Pension Wise appointments from Pendleton Gateway, Eccles Library, Broughton Hub, Little Hulton Library, Cadishead Library, Age UK Salford and a number of sites across the region, giving easy access to Pension Wise.

To book a telephone or face to face appointment, call 0300 330 1001. For more information contact Clare Whittle - 01942 267965

BUGGY WALK Monton Green Health Improvement activity:A brisk walk and meet new friends.

Meet at Monton Veterans Shelter Roundabout, Monton Green, Eccles.

Thursdays, 1.00 - 3.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 603 4277 TINY TOTS RAMBLERS Clifton Country Park Themed walks for young children and their parents or carers. Explore the park on these themed walks.

Refreshments after at Visitors Centre.

Fridays, 10.15 - 11.30am FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 CREATIVE SUNDAYS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Fun afternoon of arts and crafts - a different activity every week! On the 1st Sunday each month Mr Tomlinson's shop is open selling sweet treats*!

Ages 5-10yrs. (*no crafts when sweet shop is open).

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

Special Events INTRODUCING IWM NORTH TOUR Imperial War Museum North A fascinating tour of IWM North’s iconic building, designed by world renowned architect Daniel Libeskind.

The tour includes a special focus on new display, Mixing It: The Changing Faces of Wartime Britain, exploring compelling personal stories of people who settled in Britain as a result of WW2 and their wartime contributions.

Weekdays to 23rd October 2.15pm, FREE Tel: 0161 836 4000 TOUR OF LARK HILL PLACE Salford Museum and Art Gallery Come for a tour of our Victorian Street and find out more about the shops and characters.

Wednesdays, 3.00 - 3.45pm £2.00 (booking not required) Tel: 0161 778 0800

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What’s On BAT WALK Crescent Meadows Come and see if we can find any bats at the meadows. Bring a torch and suitable outdoor footwear & clothing. Meet at the entrance to Crescent Meadows off Meadow Road.

Thu 3rd September 8.00 - 10.00pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 4219 Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk BRIDGEWATER VOLUNTEERS Barton / Winton / Boothstown Join us for practical conservation work, learning new skills and meeting new people. Help maintain and improve the green spaces bordering the canal.

Barton Pocket Park:Wed 9th September, 10am-3pm King’s Meadow, Winton:Wed 30th September, 10am-3pm (Verdun/Kingswood Rd)

Bridgewater Park, Boothstown:Wed 14th October, 10am-3pm (Entrance opposite The Moorings)

FREE Jill Tyson: 07872 808003 Email: jill.tyson@salford.gov.uk IRWELL AMBLE Crescent Meadows 1 hour walk from the meadows along the Irwell. Meet at entrance to Crescent Meadows of Meadow Road.

Wed 9th September Fri 23rd October 12.30pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 4219 LARK HILL PLACE AT WAR Salford Museum and Art Gallery Celebrating Heritage Open Days, join us for a tour of what Lark Hill Place would have been like in 1917, using new research from the museum.

Thu 10th September 2.00 - 3.00pm FREE (booking not required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 BAT WALK Ordsall Hall Search for these nocturnal creatures along the banks of the River Irwell surrounded by the glow of the city lights. Meet outside Ordsall Hall, Ordsall Lane. Grade: Easy.

Thu 10th September 7.30pm - 9.00pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 4219 VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

TALK: A HISTORY OF SALFORD MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY Salford Museum and Art Gallery Marking Heritage Open Days we explore how the museum came into being and at it’s journey to the present day.

Sat 12th September 2.00 - 3.00pm FREE (booking not required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 WATERSIDE FOOD/CRAFT MARKET The Lowry Plaza, Salford Quays Open-air market hosting c.30 stalls.

Offering the finest seasonal produce including artisan breads, hand-made chocolates, award-winning sausages, local cheeses and real ales. Crafts include handmade gifts, homewares and jewellery. Plus live music!

Sat 12th - Sun 13th September FREE entry www.lowryoutlet.co.uk CRAFT SOCIALS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Want to meet up with like-minded folk? Chat, share ideas and learn new skills when you join one of our craft socials. Bring along whatever craft you are working on, browse our craft library, contribute to the craft swap shop and have a go at the demonstration. Suitable for 16yrs+.

Wed 16th Sep: Marble Paper Wed 14th Oct: Button Jewellery 5.30 - 7.30pm (no booking required) £5.00 (incl slice of cake & hot drinks) Tel: 0161 778 0800 UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE Eccles Town Hall An interesting and diverse series of talks. Aimed at the retired and semi-retired. Come together, learn and discover new things through our guest speakers.

Refreshments available.

Fri 18th September: 101 Ways to Die in Victorian Salford 10.00am - 12.00pm £1.00 Tel: 07931 815802 FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET Eccles Shopping Centre Homemade sausages, salami, dairy products, preserves, crafts and lots more! 3rd Saturday of each month.

Sat 19th September Sat 17th October 9.30am - 2.00pm FREE entry Tel: 0161 707 3058

DIGITAL SALFORD: OPENING THE CITY’S PHOTO ALBUM Salford Museum and Art Gallery Heritage Lottery Funded project.

Volunteers have digitised thousands of images from Salford’s local history photograph collection for a new searchable website. Showcasing buildings, streets and areas along with people’s stories and memories.

3rd October to 6th December FREE entry (parking £2.00 for 3hrs) Tel: 0161 778 0800 BBC PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Eccles Town Hall BBC Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing a free concert. Tea and coffee on sale. Seats must be booked.

Tue 13th October 11.00am - 12.00pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 07931 815 802 www.ecclestownhall.org BBC PHILHARMONIC CONCERT Ordsall Hall Museum Lunchtime concert by members of the BBC Philharmonic - part of their annual Salford Community Tour.

Fri 16th October 1.00 - 2.00pm £2.50 (book online) Tel: 0161 872 0251 shop.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk FUNGI FORAY Duke’s Drive Scarlet Elf Cup, Jack o’ Lantern, Devil’s Fingers & Chicken of the Woods...

Delve into the fascinating world of fungi and see what you can find on this circular walk around the Canal’s green spaces with our fungi expert.

Walk has steps and uneven ground.

Sat 17th October 10.00am - 12.30pm FREE (booking essential) www.est1761/eventbrite.co.uk GHOST AND HISTORY TOUR Ordsall Hall Museum Discover the fascinating history of Ordsall Hall and some of the ghosts who are said to haunt it on this special evening tour of one of the oldest buildings in Greater Manchester.

Thu 29th October Tours 7.00pm and 8.30pm £5.00 (book online) 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.

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Charity Feature

Do Something Amazing this Year

by Volunteering with

CRICKET WITHOUT BOUNDARIES Local resident, Steve Allington, this year is championing the recruitment of volunteers in the North West for CRICKET WITHOUT BOUNDARIES (CWB). Read on to find out how rewarding being a volunteer can be...

The charity, which uses cricket to promote HIV/AIDS awareness and bring smiles to the faces of 1,000s of children each year, is looking for enthusiastic people for its 2016 projects.

CWB is returning to Cameroon, Botswana, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda with projects running in both the spring and autumn.

volunteering with CWB to anyone. Before going I was a bit apprehensive because I didn’t have any cricket knowledge but the focus is on keeping the messages simple and making sure the children have fun. You pick it up really quickly.”

She enjoyed the trip so much that she is heading out to Cameroon later this year.

French teacher Anouck Brenot had never played or coached the game before visiting Kenya with CWB in 2014. Anouck said: “It was amazing.

I couldn’t wait to experience it all over again. The feeling you get when you arrive at a school and see hundreds of smiling kids is something that stays with you”.

With an estimated 23.5 million people living with HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa, CWB uses cricket as a tool to deliver HIV/AIDS awareness messages.

Previous projects have seen the charity help communities in Rwanda continue their recovery from civil war and use cricket to rehabilitate former child soldiers in Uganda.

“The children are so enthusiastic and you feel you are making a real difference. I would recommend

To find out about volunteering with CWB please visit www.cricketwithoutboundaries.com

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

Re-opened by Rugby star, Adrian Morley.

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

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