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CLAREMONT & SOUTH SWINTON

ISSUE 19 | SEP - OCT 2016 | FREE

Special Wedding Feature The Blitz in Salford Back to School

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Welcome

Contents

We hope you all had a great summer! The weather was surprisingly kind to us and it was good to see some sunshine this year.

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Now it’s time to settle back into our normal routines, as the kids start a new school year and we return to ‘business as usual’.

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If you are looking for a nursery, school or kid’s classes to join, learn more about what’s on offer locally in our Back to School section.

Wedding season starts again this month and we have a special feature with listings of local wedding shows, articles on some excellent local suppliers, plus you may spot someone you know in ‘Real Weddings’.

Salford’s support & social group

Antz Junction Helping locals into employment

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Cardwells Estate Agent Opens a new branch in Walkden

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Veterans Garage New project supporting Military Veterans across the North West

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Back to School Get ready for the new school year with our local nurseries, schools and kids classes.

Lastly, if you love pizza don’t miss our yummy competition to win a Pizza & Prosecco meal for two, provided by It’s Pizza in Eccles.

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Susie

Bowel Cancer Support

Competition!

Win a Pizza Meal for 2 plus a bottle of Prosecco with It’s Pizza in Eccles.

Editor

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

Advertising in association with Angel Media

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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.

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Spooky events for the children!

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

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The Plotters Summer progress on the allotments

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The Blitz: Part I Informative history feature on the Salford Casualties during The Blitz

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Weddings A special feature promoting services in our area and your local weddings!

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Halloween Half Term

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What’s On Local events & activities!

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Community News

The Salford Bowel Cancer Support Group The Support Group was started and is supported

by Salford Royal Colorectal Nurses to help patients and their families/carers meet with others who have similar issues and concerns so that they feel less isolated and can join in activities that they were unaware of.

The group meets every 2 months, on a Thursday evening, at 6pm in the Mayo Building at Salford Royal Hospital. There is no appointment needed, just turn up and join in, no fee to pay!

Patients, their families/friends are welcome to attend - the next meetings will be:n 13th October n 8th December The group offers an environment where you can talk about anything, not just cancer. It offers

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information and advice from Specialist Nurses, emotional and practical support, plus a programme of outings, gentle exercise and pleasant walks.

Recently, the group has been to Hollingworth Lake for a short walk followed by a fish & chip lunch and we celebrated one member’s early retirement with a Gin & Tonic Afternoon Tea at Vintage Ambience in Monton. We have dates set for Indoor Kurling and Crown Green Bowling, along with other gentle activities.

If you or someone in your close circle has been affected by bowel cancer and you would like to come along then please contact Janet Atherton or Joanne Shaw at Macmillan Cancer Support Tel: 0161 206 1455

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“Home Instead Salford IS NOW RECRUITING! My name is Emma Newns and I have recently joined Home Instead, Salford.

I have been recruited to provide help and support in the office and am very excited about working for such a professional homecare organisation. When I was considering the position I made sure to research the company in depth. I was extremely impressed with everything I read, especially the minimum calls of one hour. Having now joined the company, I am not disappointed. It’s also fantastic that I can still visit clients in the community as part as my role within Home Instead.

Our client-focused care plans, the ‘matching’ of clients to specific CAREGivers and the minimum visits of at least an hour means that some very special relationships have already been forged.

Our CAREGivers enjoy: n Excellent Working Conditions n Friendly Atmosphere n Holiday Pay n Free Training If you would like more information on the services we offer or more about employment opportunities, please contact us.

We are holding an informal ‘Recruitment Hour’ on 7th September 2016, 3pm to 4pm at our offices in Swinton, next door to the Humphrey Booth Centre. All are welcome to share cake, coffee and chatter. We really do look forward to meeting you all!

Our clients are looking for like-minded people for support and companionship at home.

Home Instead Salford is now recruiting. If you have a couple of hours, or more, available apply to become a CAREGiver and enjoy a rewarding part-time career while helping people in your community.

Contact us: T: 0161 870 3861 Visit us: Home Instead Senior Care, Colgran Lodge, 20 Worsley Road, Swinton, M27 5WW. www.homeinstead.co.uk/salford.

Each Home Instead Senior Care franchise office is independently owned and operated.

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Community News

Antz Junction: Helping local people into employment We do not judge, but try to help.

Antz Junction is a Greater Manchester charity which started in November 2011 at Swinton.

We now have two Social Enterprise Centres in Swinton and Bolton. Our Swinton centre is located at Junction Eco-Park, Rake Lane, M27 8LR (the old Chloride Batteries site). In addition to providing a place to go and connect, they provide space for local start-up charities and businesses, improving lives and commercial enterprise.

We support working age people into appropriate employment, particularly those living in areas of multiple deprivations or otherwise: n Vulnerable n Long Term Unemployed n Marginalised n Mental Health Problems We realise that many such persons have complex lives and psychological barriers to work, are hard to reach and have low self-esteem, with nowhere to go and no one to talk to.

We have recently run a 6 week Marriott Training Academy, with 8 members taken on placement across Greater Manchester: n 2 at the Manchester Renaissance n 5 at Worsley Park n 1 at Manchester Airport 5 members have since secured employment, and feedback has been extremely positive: n 93% stated that the project had improved their quality of life. n 100% felt their confidence; employability; social interaction had all improved since participating in the course.

For more details about our workready projects and volunteering opportunities visit www.antzjunction.com

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Autumn Colours & Treatments Warm up your colours this autumn with our new Colour Concept range... ...from silky ‘Chocolate’ for brunettes to ‘Spices’ for those must-have copper/red tones.

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Local Business Feature

A New Branch in Walkden Cardwells are proud to celebrate the opening of their fourth branch, in the heart of your community on Memorial Road, M28. The office has been refurbished to offer luxurious, modern surroundings from which to serve the great people of Walkden, Worsley, Little Hulton, Ellenbrook, Swinton, Claremont, Pendlebury, Boothstown etc...

Cardwells was established in 1982 and this move has been part of a long term plan, as Andrew Cardwell (MD) explains...

“We have wanted to find the right premises for some time, and waited and waited until the perfect opportunity to open the new branch arrived, which now all the renovations are complete, we are very proud of. If anybody would like to come and have a look, everybody is welcome and we would love to meet you. The new office is run by

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Christian Pearson who is a Director of Cardwells, who has around 18 years experience working in the local area, so you can be sure you are in safe hands. We are really excited to be joining your wonderful community and can’t wait to get to know everybody.”

To celebrate the opening of the office, Cardwells are offering short term greatly reduced fees for any property that comes to the market in September and October 2016 within the areas of the new branch. They will only charged a fee of £900 including VAT. These prices cannot last, so please call them and you too can take advantage of these fantastic savings. Cardwells offer comprehensive rental services and also a complete package of commercial property services. They can be your one stop shop for all your property needs.

Contact: M28@cardwells.co.uk | 0161 794 3434

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Community News Artists impression of the future Veteran’s Garage

Buildings to be restored

VETERANS GARAGE Veterans Garage is a new project based at City Airport, Barton. It is a unique approach to providing support to Military Veterans across the North West to have a stable social hub, learn new skills and receive the support and advice that is available to them.

The aim is to build a hub for ex-servicemen and the local community to come together, creating a venue for unique events that can raise funds and awareness for local causes.

Jayson Redshaw, a 27 year old Manchester veteran, lost his best friend on the front line in Afghanistan and vowed to help others to deal with the grief and anxieties he faced upon leaving active duty. Jayson started the project with his brother, Dan, Vice Chairman of the Salford Armed Forces Veterans Network. t: 07864 680459

A grade II listed WWII airport terminal building, donated by The Peel Group, will be restored into a classic car & motorcycle restoration garage. Supporting North West Veterans suffering from recent combat stress, the garage will also work to alleviate some of the loneliness and isolation of the older generation.

Ex-servicemen of all ages can collaborate, restoring classic cars and motorcycles, all the while raising money and awareness. There will also be a vibrant community club house with stylish lounges, club meeting and business facilities, and dining space with incredible food and beverages.

Help us spread the word and get others interested.

Personal donations are welcomed. Equally, if there are companies that can help with materials, furnishings or equipment, or even corporate sponsorship.

e: dan@veteransgarage.co.uk

www.veteransgarage.co.uk

Bridgford & Sons Funeral Services

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

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Jinglefest at the AJ Bell Stadium We know it’s only summer but here at The AJ Bell Stadium we can’t resist spreading Christmas cheer early as we’re so excited about our plans.

Join us for a spectaular Christmas party!

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Our packages start from £39.95pp inc VAT.

All include: A A delicious three course festive menu in a lively festive se ng A LIVE entertainment throughout the night A DJ and disco until 1am To book today, contact our Christmas team: Tel: 0161 786 1580 or Email: ajbellstadiumevents@azure.uk.com quoting “LIVE IT LOCAL”.

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HINT, HINT: Don’t forget to ask how to become a VIP guest at one of the biggest parties this year.

It’s Pizza Italian style pizzas delivered to your door ... just one click away

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Back to School

Meeting Your Individual Child’s Needs KidzRus Private Day Nurseries offers a warm, caring, homely environment, providing stimulating choices to encourage your child’s development in all areas. We aim to offer your child a wide range of quality play experiences, along with quality interactions, where the safeguarding of your child is of paramount importance.

KidzRus provides a totally inclusive environment for your child where we recognise the importance of working in partnership with parents/carers, thereby ensuring individual child’s needs are met. All children are encouraged to make their own choices and decisions.

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We provide continuous provision both indoors and outdoors to enable your child to explore actively and freely, encouraging development in all of the four key themes of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Baby and Toddler Event, 7-9th October 2016 Are you looking for a nursery place for your child?

We are proud to be exhibiting at the Baby and Toddler event on 7th, 8th and 9th October at Event City, Trafford Park! Tickets to attend will be available at the nursery soon or online at www.theticketfactory.com We offer FREE child care places!

For more details visit:

www.salford.gov.uk/children-and-families

www.kidzrusnursery.co.uk

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BRIDGEWATER SCHOOL Where individuals count

Open Day Saturday 5th November 2016 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 | Tel: 0161 794 1463

CHEERLEADING

CHEERLEADING & DANCE Hot Shotz Dance Academy is a team of professional dancers competing at various national competitions.

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Founder, Leanne Woodcock, has competed at national and international level, is a fully qualified coach. Leanne is now coaching the England Pom dance team for 2017!

Hot Shotz girls are trained to the highest level in dance and gymnastics, specialising in Pom dance, pitch and arena performances. Hot Shotz have won many UK Pom Dance Championship titles and even represented the UK in European cheerleading championships. They perform at sporting and corporate events across the country.

www.hotshotzdance.co.uk COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADING TEAM COACHED BY THE CURRENT TEAM ENGLAND POM COACH

TEL: 07792 040482

EMAIL: LEANNEWOODCOCK@HOTMAIL.CO.UK FOR ADVERTISING OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 0161 790 2504

Hot Shotz have classes for all abilities, taking children from 3 years all the way up to adults. This season we are looking for girls aged 14+ (must have dance experience) to join our new elite senior team. If you are interested, get in touch and email Leanne at leannewoodcock@hotmail.co.uk LIVE IT LOCAL 13

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Baby & Pre-school age 0-4

A Life-Saving Skill According to the Amateur Swimming Association one in three children leave primary school unable to swim. With around 200,000 children leaving without this life saving skill, we will have an astonishing two million non-swimmers over the next ten years.

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Make sure your child is not included in this statistic and start their swimming education early.

At Puddle Ducks, we have spent many years carefully developing our progressive lesson plans to develop swimmers and our teachers adapt activities to suit each child. Our approach ensures that your child's needs are expertly fulďŹ lled - never forcing development, but nurturing conďŹ dence and unlocking their potential to swim..

Learn to swim with Puddle Ducks Our classes are designed by swimming experts. Our teachers are especially

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A Busy Year for our Students It has been a busy time at Urban Stage!

Junior students have been filming the feature film “Habit� and senior students are in rehearsals for their forthcoming production of “Pinocchio� which has been updated to 2016. Our Summer Schools were a great success with performances for family and friends of Sinbad the Sailor, Twelfth Night and The Little Mermaid. Urban Stage staff have also been busy working in TV and theatre around the country!

“I know the power of drama and music. I know it makes us better human beings. I know how much it has meant to me.�

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Back to School

Salford City College does the Treble: Number 1 College for School Leavers, Adults and Apprenticeships Salford City College is officially the top performing general further education (GFE) college in Greater Manchester for school leavers, adults and Apprenticeships.

Data from the government’s Skills Funding Agency confirmed Salford City College’s treble success.

The high quality teaching and learning at the College was evident in learner satisfaction surveys and the Department for Education league tables.

The College was rated ‘good’ by Ofsted in December 2015.

16-18 success rates proudly stand at 86%, adult success rates are 89.5% and Apprenticeship success rates 81.6%, putting Salford City College ahead of all other GFE colleges in Greater Manchester.

John Spindler, CEO and Principal of Salford City College said, “This achievement is down to the professionalism of all of our teaching and support staff, their hard work and dedication and the amazing attitude of our students to their studies. Apprenticeship success is supported by the College working with great employers, who provide wonderful opportunities for people starting Apprenticeships in their chosen careers.”

Salford City College has exciting plans for September 2016 with each of its centres specialising in curriculum areas. Each centre will be developing new facilities over the next two years to ensure learners will study in state of the art facilities.

For more information visit: www.salfordcc.ac.uk

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Competition!

Win a Takeaway meal for 2 people with a bottle of Prosecco at It’s Pizza in Eccles!

Enter our competition to win a meal comprising of 2 Large Pizzas, a Large Garlic Pizza Bread, Chicken Strips, Potato Wedges and a bottle of Prosecco.

It’s Pizza

About It’s Pizza Every pizza we make has a secret mouth­watering ingredient you won’t find at any other takeaway ­ something that gives our pizzas a special, individual and distinctive taste and you don’t even have to ask for. That secret ingredient is passion and it’s spun into the dough of every pizza we produce. Each one is lovingly and passionately made using carefully selected, high quality ingredients and toppings, with the dough stretched by hand and spun to the perfect thickness ­ the It’s Pizza way, thin and crispy ­ before being topped with authentic Italian tomato sauce and just the right amount of mozzarella.

It’s Pizza is a family run business with an outlet in Eccles and Hindley Green.

First established in 2014, we strive for perfection in every order we prepare.

So, the next time you fancy a pizza, why not give It’s Pizza a try? Find us at: 46 Church Street, Eccles, Tel: 0161 789 5566 796 Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Tel: 01942 25 99 00 For your chance to win this amazing prize, email your: NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NO to competitions@onourdoorstep.co.uk (subject: “Its Pizza”) Deadline: Friday, 30th September 2016

ordsaee Haee Museum SPOOKY QUIZ Daily quiz with small prize at the end.

Sun 23rd - Sun 30th October £1.00 (drop-in)

CRAFT CORNER Get creative at our making table.

Sun 23rd - Sun 30th October FREE (drop-in)

WITCHFUL THINKING Meet a magical resident in our kitchen and have a go at making a mini broom or magic potion.

Mon 24th - Thu 27th October 10am-12pm & 1.00-3.00pm £1.00 (drop-in)

THE SPOOK-TACKULAR PARTY! Halloween themed fun and games.

Are you brave enough to visit and see what Halloween has in store?

Wed 26th October, 6.00 - 7.30pm £5.00 (booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 16 LIVE IT LOCAL

Halloween Half terM Salford MuSeuM & art Gallery HALLOWEEN QUIZ Complete our creepy Halloween quiz and receive a prize at the end.

Tue 25th - Sun 30th October £1.00 (drop-in)

MAKE & TAKE TABLE Make a masterpiece to take home.

Tue 25th - Sun 30th October FREE (drop-in)

MEET MR RADCLYFFE Meet Mr Radclyffe, proprietor of the toy shop in Lark Hill Place and play with some Victorian toys.

Tue 25th October 10am-12pm & 1-3pm FREE (drop-in)

CURATORS & CURIOSITIES Learn how to be a museum curator and help create an exhibit using original museum objects from our collection.

Wed 26th October 11am, 1pm & 2pm £1.50 (drop-in)

VICTORIAN WASHDAY DEMOS Get hands on with the Victorian washday! Meet Mrs Brown who will take you back to a time before washing machines!

Thu 27th October 11am, 1pm & 2pm £1.50 (drop-in) Tel: 0161 778 0800

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

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

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

Keep fit, stay active, meet friends or simply relax...

At Worsley Park, Marriott Hotel & Country Club, we offer a fantastic health and fitness facility. Set in 200 acres of natural woodland, with our own 18-hole championship golf course, it is regarded as one of the most prestigious country clubs in Greater Manchester.

Rest and relaxation facilities, top of the range gym equipment, as well as inventive and varied classes make Worsley Park the ultimate for both fitness and relaxation.

Leisure Club Facilities include:-

n Cardiovascular & Resistance Gym with top of the range Star Trac and Technogym equipment n Exercise Studio with 30+ varied classes per week n Personal Training n Heated Indoor Pool 20x10m swimming pool n Jacuzzi, Steam Room, Sauna n Spa of Senses Health and Beauty treatments 18 LIVE IT LOCAL

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WORLSEY PARK MARRIOTT

GOLF MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE FROM £99 PER MONTH Contact us today on: 0161 975 2000 The Country Club The Country Club offers a well-stocked shop offering a great range of golf and leisure items, the highest quality food and beverage options, and our friendly and knowledgeable team geared towards anticipating and exceeding all of your needs – all you have to do is relax and enjoy.

The Course At the heart of our club is the challenging but rewarding Worsley Park course; acclaimed as one of the finest inland courses in the North West. The Worsley Park course will test the most accomplished golfer with its varied shape and contoured greens, challenging bunkers and water hazards.

The Pro Shop The Golf Shop is the hub for your complete golfing experience. Our reception team will check tee time availability, help plan your day’s activities and kit you out in the latest seasonal golf wear.

The Practice Facilties With extensive practice facilities and tuition, headed by David Screeton, you be can assured that your game will improve in the areas you want it to. Boasting a 275-yard driving range, a short game area, bunkers, and a practice putting green with 9 holes and varying undulations and distances, there is no better place to learn and play.

Tempo Grab a bite to eat before and after your round from the selection of snacks available in the bar. Tempo is comfortable and informal. You may leave your spikes on while you relax. Live sporting events are shown throughout the year.

Worsley Park Leisure Club, A Marriott Hotel and Country Club, Walkden Road, Worsley M28 2QT Tel: 0161 975 2000

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WEDDINGS Planning a wedding for 2017, or even this autumn/winter?

Visit a local wedding show (or two!) and meet some of the best suppliers in our area.

Wedding Shows 4 Sep 11 Sep 18 Sep 18 Sep 24-25 Sep 2 Oct 2 Oct 09 Oct 09 Oct 30 Oct 13 Nov

ALBERT’S WORSLEY, Swinton, M27 0AA 11-4pm BOLTON WHITES HOTEL, Bolton, BL6 6SF 11-5pm WORSLEY COURT HOUSE, Worsley, M28 2PB 11-3.30pm MARRIOTT WORSLEY HOTEL, Worsley, M28 2QT 11-3pm EVENT CITY, Trafford Centre, M41 7TB 10-5pm MANCHESTER HALL, Manchester, M3 3BT 11-3pm LAST DROP VILLAGE HOTEL, Bolton, BL7 9PZ 11-3pm BUILE HILL PARK HALL, Salford, M6 8GL 11-3.30pm BROOKFIELD HALL, Westhoughton, BL5 3SP 11-3pm SALFORD CIVIC CENTRE, Swinton, M27 5AW 11-4pm SALFORD CITY STADIUM, Eccles, M30 7WH 10.30-3pm

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Weddings at

SWINTON PARK

SWINTON PARK provides an ideal venue for your wedding reception and has a fine reputation for providing the perfect setting for your special occasion.

Whether you are planning a small intimate gathering or a larger traditional reception, we offer a high standard of facilities and services in beautiful surroundings. Our friendly team takes great pride in their attention to detail and make every effort to ensure that your day is both memorable and enjoyable for both you and your guests. You are assured of a friendly yet professional approach with a relaxed atmosphere throughout the organisation of your wedding day.

Our fixed price wedding packages are very popular and we offer the option to add the finishing touches to your reception should you wish to. Alternatively, we would be delighted to discuss a bespoke package to suit your individual requirements.

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BANQUETING AT SWINTON PARK Swinton Park has banqueting facilities suitable for a variety of wedding celebrations, from the more intimate parties of 10 right up to a large reception for over 150 guests. Rest assured, you will receive the same care and attention whatever the size of your wedding. Our high standards of food and service have made us one of the most popular venues in the area.

And our reputation has grown immensely over the last few years.

The Claremont Suite is the ideal luxurious room, comfortably seating up to 150 guests for the sit down reception, and up to 190 guests for an evening celebration. It has a self-contained bar, fully air conditioned with natural daylight.

SWINTON PARK GOLF CLUB

East Lancashire Road, Swinton M27 5LX T: 0161 727 4022 • e: info@spgolf.co.uk

www.swintonparkgolfclub.co.uk

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WEDDINGS

Your WEDDING...

Celebrating some of our own newly-weds, here are a few local Brides and Grooms who wanted to share their special day with us!

Adele & Scott McKiernan, Walkden 17th October 2015 Roe Green Church & Swinton Park Golf Club

Adele & Scott’s images are courtesy of weekdayweddingphotos.co.uk

Angela & Martin Quinn, Swinton 2nd April 2016 St. Luke's Church & Monton Sports Club

Jess & Mike Benson, Clifton 3rd June 2016 St Anne's Church, Clifton & Rivington Hall Barn, Bolton 22 LIVE IT LOCAL

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JERAVIDA BRIDAL BOUTIQUE

Bringing desig er wedding gowns to Monton Jeravida Bridal boutique is a new wedding dress shop situated in the heart of the vibrant Monton village.

A family run business offering a one to one personal service with your own beautiful room and dressing room to try on our gorgeous bridal gowns, which include, Venus, Lisa Donetti, Diane Legrand and Lovelle by Lazaro (who is a designer featuring in ‘Say Yes to the Dress’).

We also stock Impressions bridesmaid dresses, with each design coming in a variety of colours for you to choose from.

Whether your style is a vintage fitted mermaid dress, a classic lace gown or you want to feel like a princess in a full ball gown, we have the dress for you.

ACCESSORIES To finish off your perfect look on the big day we also offer a range of veils, hair accessories, belts, handmade bespoke jewellery and hair accessories made in house. These bespoke pieces are unique one offs that can be tailored to match your outfit (or anyone else in the bridal party) perfectly.

We are firm believers that accessories can make an outfit and the same goes for your wedding day if you are unsure of what you are looking for come and have a chat with us, you may be pleasantly surprised.

Jeravida Bridal Boutique Tel: 0161 425 6263 • 07970 363905 Monton Road, Monton, M30 9PN

ELEGANT TRENDS This season’s mermaid lace trend has proved very popular with a lot of brides opting for figure hugging fit and flare dresses. With a rise in beautiful vintage style weddings (which we love here at Jeravida!) we have some lovely embellished and lace dresses which fit perfectly.

Lovelle by Lorazo

Diane Legrand

In September, we will be looking at the new season’s designs to add to our extensive range, so make an appointment and experience our unique service.

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The Perfect Fit... have been trading in the Trafford Centre for over 7 years and we pride ourselves on high class alterations to almost all garments, with a superior dry cleaning service running alongside.

Our team is made up of very talented and experienced tailors and tailoresses and an experienced front desk team offering a free fitting service on the premises with four fitting rooms available for your convenience.

We specialise in alterations for Wedding dresses, all the Wedding party attire, plus cocktail dresses and suits for the guests. We pride ourselves on our speedy one hour turnaround on many alterations and have a same day service on many dry clean items.

CUSTOMER SERVICE STAFF VACANCIES We are currently recruiting for Full Time and Part Time Customer Service Staff for an immediate start Some customer service experience is preferred but not essential.

Training in all aspects of garment fittings, alterations and dry cleaning will be given.

Please apply to any of our Customer Service staff in store, or alternatively hand in, or email a current CV to: reedsalts@gmail.com Trafford Centre, Ground Floor, Lower Regent Crescent (near Debenhams)

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22 December 1940: Buildings in Manchester Piccadilly after the German air raids

The Blitz: Part I

The Salford Casualties Just over 75 years ago... ...was the Battle of Britain, when Hitler’s Luftwaffe failed to gain mastery of our skies and the planned Invasion of Britain from across the Channel was cancelled. But what was not cancelled was “The Blitz” - a ruthless bombing of all our major cities, to destroy not only our will to resist, but also our industrial capacity to continue the War. So it was that the Manchester area became a prime target from August 1940 onward. The Luftwaffe possessed excellent aerial reconnaissance photography of what they viewed as valuable installations; the Salford Docks and its wealth of shipping engaged in the Atlantic trade, and the huge industrial complex of Trafford Park. Intermittent air raids began but not in great strength and caused little damage to those targets. The early raids seemed random with bombs dropping in Manchester City Centre and suburbs (the Palace Theatre on Oxford Street was hit in September). Perhaps these early raids were testing the defences for something bigger to come...

The “Christmas Blitz” Such did, indeed, prove to be the case! On the night of December 22nd/23rd 1940 some 270 bombers arrived over the Manchester area, guided as we now know by radio beams projected from the Continent. Visibility may have been poor, defensive fire intense, or both, for the 272 tons of high explosives and 1,037 incendiary bombs that they unleashed largely missed their targets. Instead they fell on the city centre and on widely spaced suburbs 26 LIVE IT LOCAL

such as Stretford, Salford, Eccles, Winton and even Worsley. In these outlying districts they caused many civilian casualties.

The following night of December 23rd/24th, the raiders returned. 171 bombers dropped 195 tons of high explosives and 893 incendiary bombs, mostly failing to hit strategic targets, but devastating Manchester centre and spread over a wide area. Nazi propaganda claimed that Manchester had been burned to the ground. The damage was indeed grievous, but as far as actual damage to morale or war manufacturing capability was concerned, the raids were a complete failure. A detailed account of Manchester’s ordeal will be related in our next issue. For now we shall focus on what the “Christmas Blitz” did locally.

On Our Doorstep On the night of the first raid I was 5 weeks old and lived in Davis Street, Eccles, close to what was Barton Docks, on the Ship Canal. When the air raid sirens sounded my family (all but my father, who was on duty with the Fire Service), took shelter in the “Anderson“ at the end of the garden, sunk into the ground.

Shortly afterward, our house and that next door received a direct hit from a bomb and was completely destroyed, but we were saved by the shelter. “Bombed-out” as the expression went at the time, we spent the rest of the War above a shop on Worsley Road, Winton.

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Local History

Map of “Blitz” sites in Salford

border. One of our local play areas, across Worsley Brook and Barton Road, was a strange area known to us as “McCraes”. It had many attractions: an orchard, many “conker” trees, a huge but tortured copper beech tree with its upper branches collapsed into great mats on which we could recline. The biggest enigma however was a huge crater full of scattered bricks and debris, largely overgrown with brambles...

It was only in later years that I came to learn of the dreadful event that had created this scene and that had occurred on the same night as my own home had been destroyed.

“The Cottage”, as the house that had stood on the spot was called, was the home of Drs Edward and Edith McCrae who lived there with their two children and a maid. It was, in fact a large house and stood in around 4 acres of land. Both Edward and Edith were eminent surgeons, with Practices in Manchester and they acted as Consultants at local hospitals.

Edward also lectured at Manchester University.

He was an outstanding tennis player of international quality.

The McCraes Headstone at St. Marks, Worsley

Churchyard, their grave marked by a headstone.

The site of their former home is now a retirement complex in pleasant gardens. The orchard, the copper beech tree and its tortured branches, a testament to the explosive blast, are also gone.

...and again on that terrible night On Gilda Brook Road in Eccles, near the former “White Horse” pub (now Sainsburys), stood a large house that was acting as the HQ for a First Aid Station and Air Raid Precautions (ARP) base. A Christmas party there was closing abruptly on the sounding of the air raid sirens and all were rushing to be on duty, when suddenly a large bomb struck the road outside the house. The effect was catastrophic. Eleven people lost their lives on the spot including nurses, ambulance personnel and ARP Wardens.

A further 30 people were treated for injuries and shock.

In all, in the Eccles/Barton/Monton/Winton and Worsley areas, more than 1,400 homes were destroyed and many died or were injured over the course of the War.

On the night of December 22nd, when the McCraes had planned a pre-Christmas party, a stray bomber which perhaps had been driven off-course by defensive action, released a “land-mine” (a very large bomb suspended from a parachute), over Worsley. It floated to earth and though largely surrounded by fields and woodland and its own extensive grounds, the Cottage, fatefully sustained a direct hit and all within died instantly.

My final memory of those times was in 1947, when a convoy of lorries arrived on Cranbrook Road in Winton and a large number of men disembarked. They were German prisoners of war and had come to excavate an unexploded bomb from the field behind Kingswood Road on the Westwood Park Estate. The bomb was de-fused and the men duly dug it up. They were kept well supplied with tea, sandwiches and cigarettes by the local populace in an atmosphere of harmony...

The family now rest in peace in St. Marks

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The Plotters: Summer Progress Tindall Street: The sun was smiling on us earlier this year and the crops were showing their appreciation of the fine days, but the English weather returned and then it turned Mediterranean...what a jumble!

Some crops have been fantastic whilst others have failed, what’s new!!?

We have 2 new sheds, thanks to an IGas grant and 2 more have been re-roofed. We are now wind and watertight and the volunteers on the Macmillan plot are here showing off one of the sheds.

Mossfield Allotments, Swinton: The wet weather which came in May/June caused some flooding, so steps are being taken to lower the water-table. Hopefully this will soon be remedied and in the mean-time, the committee is still on the look-out for a shipping container

to store tools and equipment. Any offers or even hints where they may find one, to the SAF secretary at Carolyn.Collins@me.com.

Don’t forget, if you would like to register for a plot at Mossfield, or any of the other 26 sites which the Council owns, then please contact the SAF secretary as above.

Blackleach: The allotments are in the process of being prepared for improvement. This work will involve increasing the number of plots, improvements to access and new fencing, not all at one time but, if you are interested in a plot and would like to be part of the planning and implementation then please email the secretary Carolyn.Collins@me.com.

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What’s On

SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2016 Community Events INDOOR KURLING Valley Community Centre Health Improvement activity:A gentle form of exercise for all ages and abilities. Indoor kurling and social group. All welcome. Drop in.

Mondays, 1.00 - 3.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 ANY YARN GOES Swinton Gateway Health Improvement activity:Knitting Group. Open to all. Drop in.

Wednesdays 12.30 - 2.30pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 COFFEE & QUIZ MORNING Humphrey Booth Resource Centre Health Improvement activity:Fun sessions - meet other people, quizzes and board games. Café open.

Thursdays 10.30am to 12.30pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 CLAREMONT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Height Methodist Church, King St. Meeting to discuss issues effecting the local community including, crime, housing and environmental issues.

Wed 7th September 7.30 - 9.00pm FREE Mary Ferrer: 0161 288 1968 CLAREMONT AND WEASTE: COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETINGS De La Salle Sports Club Open meetings where residents can influence neighbourhood decisions.

Tue 27th September 6.30pm FREE Marie Shields - 0161 603 4091

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 and more. Styles to suit all ages, sizes ranging from 8-22.

Purchase items on the night so don’t forget your debit card! Plus a range of stalls selling handbags, candles, chocolates etc...

Thu 20th October 6.00 - 11.00pm Show £5.00, with food £10.00 Email: lleyton@hotmail.co.uk Facebook / Twitter “Pride in Lleyton”

Family Activities LOVE ECCLES FESTIVAL Eccles Town Centre locations Four days of new plays, comedy, markets, music, street food and drink, rich heritage and bold art in the heart of Eccles - in the town centre, St Mary's Park and Eccles recreation ground. The Lowry is bringing ‘Roundabout’ pop-up theatre to St Mary's Park each day, with theatre from Edinburgh festival and local community events.

Thu 8th to Sun 11th September FREE & Ticketed events www.visitsalford.info/ecclesfestival RSPCA: BIG WALKIES IN SALFORD Clifton Country Park Join us for our annual sponsored dog walk. Choose from a wheelchair friendly short route or the 5km route and help bring paws and pals together to raise vital funds for those animals less fortunate than your own. Event includes a range of attractions and refreshments. Have fun and raise as much as possible - no minimum sponsorship. For more info contact the RSPCA Manchester and Salford.

Sun 11th September 10.00am - 2.00pm From £10 for sponsored walk (please see fees on website)

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HERITAGE OPEN DAY Ordsall Hall Ordsall Trust is staging a medieval festival commemorating the battle of Agincourt through the eyes of Tudors 200 years after the infamous battle in 1415. Enjoy a fun filled day of medieval activities including archery, falconry, medieval music, dance, craft workshops, Plantagenet food and an authentic theatre show.

Join us for an archaeological tour of Ordsall Hall and its gardens at 1.30pm.

Sun 11th September, 12-5pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 SEPTEMBER SAXOPHONES Victoria Park, Swinton Midweek Sax hosts a free outdoor live music concert at the Victorian Bandstand. Please bring your own blanket, cushion or chair to sit on.

Sun 11th September, 2-4pm FREE John: 07941 701052 http://boltonsaxchoir.weebly.com SALFORD’S BIG DAY OUT Civic Centre Lawns, Swinton Enjoy an action-packed, fun and fascinating day out for all the family and tickle your taste buds with local delights. A great range of children's activities including arts ‘n’ crafts, the army village, climbing wall, inflatable slides, story telling.... Browse a range of stalls, enjoy afternoon tea and listen to live music. Discover the allotments in our Secret Garden and how to grow your own food.

Sat 17th September, 11am-4pm FREE entry www.salford.gov.uk/your-council/ salfords-big-day-out/ BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET AUDIENCE OPEN DAY The Lowry Theatre Fun for all the family at The Lookout in this unique opportunity to meet the Birmingham Royal Ballet. See the costumes, join in creative activities and even have your face painted!

Sat 17th September, 12-1.30pm FREE (no booking required) www.thelowry.com

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What’s On THE GLOBE THEATRE PRESENTS MACBETH: AN INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE FOR FAMILIES Salford Museum and Art Gallery Join members from Shakespeare's Globe for a lively performance of Macbeth. This interactive session will allow your children to help create the thrilling world of the story and participate in one of Shakespeare's most famous narratives. Ideal for 7-11 year olds and parents/carers.

Sat 1st October 1.30 - 2.30pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800

Health & Fitness NHS HEALTH CHECKS Swinton Gateway FREE NHS Health Checks: blood pressure, BMI and cholesterol.

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

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

Wednesdays, 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 ON YOUR BIKE Health Improvement activity:Leisurely bike ride. Bikes available on request. Wear suitable clothing and bring a drink.

Light Oaks Park Wednesdays, 10.30 - 11.30am Buile Hill Park Wednesdays, 1.00 - 2.30pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0800 952 1000 HEALTH WALK 1 hour gentle walk followed by refreshments. Meet at visitor centre.

Blackleach Country Park Thursdays, 10.00 - 11.00am Clifton Country Park Thursdays, 10.15 - 11.15am FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219

GARDENING CLUB Valley Community Centre Health Improvement activity:Enjoy the outdoors and get active by doing some light gardening.

New members welcome.

Thursdays 12.00 - 2.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 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 12th September Mon 10th October 1.00 - 3.00pm £2.00 donation per dance Brenda: 07768 644 421

Kids Activities BUGGY WALK Buile Hill Park Health Improvement activity:Get some exercise and make new friends. Meet at the mansion.

Mondays 1.00 - 2.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 STORY-RHYMETIME Stories, rhymes, crafts and play.

Books and storytimes are a fun way to help babies and children develop their listening, thinking and talking skills. For children up to 4yrs.

Term time only.

Height Library, King Street Tuesdays, 2.00pm Swinton Gateway Library Thursdays, 2.00pm FREE, 20p refreshments www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk ONCE UPON A TIME… Ordsall Hall Museum Discover what is behind the doors of Ordsall Hall with a different activity each week such as storytelling, craft or music in our weekly session for the under 5s and their families.

Term time only.

Wednesdays 9.45 - 10.45am £1.00 per child (no booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251

STAY AND PLAY TOGETHER Swinton Gateway Song and rhyme time for parents/ carers and children from birth to 5yrs.

Special theme and singing each week.

Wednesdays, 10.00 - 11.30am Fridays, 10.00 - 11.30am £1.00 donation per family Tel: 0161 778 0750 TINY TOTS RAMBLERS Clifton Country Park A walk for young children and their parents or carers. Explore the park on these themed walks. Refreshments afterwards at the Visitor Centre.

Fridays, 10.15 - 11.30am FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219

Special Events ECCLES MAKERS MARKET Church Street, Eccles Town Centre The Makers Markets lands in Eccles transforming Church Street into a hub of creativity and a haven for food lovers. Plus, modern craft and Vintage stalls and live music!

Sat 10th September Sat 8th October 10.00am - 4.00pm FREE entry Facebook: Eccles-Makers-Market SALFORD’S EARLY PAST REVEALED Salford Museum and Art Gallery Archaeological investigations have been carried out across Salford.

Unknown prehistoric sites have been located, Roman roads rediscovered and some of the city’s finest timber buildings recorded. An exhibition charting the first Salfordians in the Iron Age right up to industrial Salford.

Sun 11th Sept to 11th June 2017 FREE Tel: 0161 778 0800 HERITAGE OPEN DAY: WALKING THROUGH THE PAST Ordsall Hall Join us for an archaeological tour of Ordsall Hall and its gardens with Dr Mike Nevell, Head of Archaeology at the University of Salford. The tour will provide a chance to discuss the excavation of the moat and lost eastern wing, and the development of the timber-framed Hall.

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CRAFT SOCIALS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Get together with crafty individuals to explore new techniques, share expertise and have a good catch up over a hot drink! Bring along the craft you are working on, browse our craft library and enjoy the demonstration. Ages 16yrs+ Wed 14th September: Stitched Up and Bound Wed 12th October: Itajime (Japanese Paper Dipping) 5.30 - 7.30pm (no booking required) £5.50 (incls all materials & a hot drink) Tel: 0161 778 0800

BATTLE OF THE SOMME: BEHIND THE LINES Imperial War Museum North In a series of monthly talks marking the 100 year anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, discover details of real life stories of those working behind the lines. From chaplains to medics, hear about the experiences of non-combatants serving at the time of this landmark battle.

Mon 19th September 3.15pm FREE Tel: 0161 836 4000 www.iwm.org.uk

THE MARKENDALES OF ORDSALL HALL Ordsall Hall A renowned family of butchers and tanners who lived at Ordsall Hall, 1850-1875. This tour will tell you about members of this fascinating family and their descendants and how life in Manchester and Salford changed around them. All ages.

Sun 18th September 1.30 - 2.30pm £3.00 (no booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251

MEET THE ARTISTS! Salford Museum & Art Gallery Meet Kevin Haynes and David Watson and find out more about their work and practice, and ask them questions about their joint exhibition 'Cotton and Steel: The Industrial Paintings of Kevin Haynes and David Watson', on display at the museum until Sunday 9th October.

Sat 24th September 2.00pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800

PAINTINGS IN CLOSE UP: WORKMEN AND WORKWOMEN Salford Museum and Art Gallery This series of talks takes a detailed look at some of our works of art.

Looking at this painting by Philip Homan Miller and exploring the social history depicted in it.

Wed 28th September 7.00 - 8.00pm £2.00 (no booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 SALFORD SPORTING MEMORIES Swinton Library All welcome, including those living with dementia & carers. Join us for our NEW Sporting Memories session and share your stories of the highs and lows of playing and watching sports! Refreshments provided!

Mon 3rd October, 2.00pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0161 909 6558

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

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What’s On THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF SALFORD: REVEALING THE CITY'S PAST Ordsall Hall Dr Mike Nevell, Head of Archaeology University of Salford, will review decades of archaeological work, from Iron Age farmsteads to 19th century industrial workers' housing.

Covering sites such as Worsley New Hall, Greengate housing, New Bailey Prison, Ordsall Hall, Bridgewater Canal and prehistoric settlements at Barton and Great Woolden.

Thu 13th October, 7.00pm £5.00 (booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 MEET THE RETRACING SALFORD TEAM Salford Museum & Art Gallery Explore new and unseen images from the 1950s and 60s featuring life from Salford and Cheetham Hill.

Including studio portraits, shop fronts, textile workers, Salford schools and much more. Share your memories of the photographs. Join our Creative Art Workshops. 7yrs+ and families.

Sat 22nd October 1.00 - 4.00pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800

SALFORD SOLDIERS: BATTLE OF THE SOMME AND DOUGLAS HAIG Salford Museum & Art Gallery Lions led by donkeys is a common description of World War One soldiers.

The soldiers were certainly lions, but was Field Marshal Haig a donkey?

Come and discuss the issue.

Mon 24th October 2.00 - 3.00pm £2.00 (no booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 PAINTINGS IN CLOSE UP: THE LAST SLEEP OF THE EARL OF ARGYLL Salford Museum and Art Gallery This series of talks takes a detailed look at some of our works of art.

Join Danny Morrell to find out more behind this fascinating painting by Edward Matthew Ward, and its links to the Houses of Parliament.

Wed, 26th October 7.00 - 8.00pm £2.00 (no booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800

BATTLE OF THE SOMME: NEW TECHNOLOGIES Imperial War Museum North In the 100 year anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, discover details of real life stories and explore the new technologies in use during the time of this landmark battle and the scientific advancements linked with these events.

Mon 24th October 3.15pm FREE Tel: 0161 836 4000 www.iwm.org.uk GHOST AND HISTORY TOUR OF ORDSALL HALL Ordsall Hall Find out about the fascinating history of Ordsall Hall and some of the ghosts who are said to haunt it on this special evening tour of the oldest building in Salford.

Thu 27th October 7.00pm & 8.30pm £5.00 (booking required) 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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