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Welcome

Contents

We hope you had a fantastic summer and are ready to settle back into your normal routine. Hopefully the kids are raring to go back to school too!

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This issue we feature local schools, kids clubs and party ideas in preparation for the new term. As always, we promote a great choice of local events - there are still many family fundays to enjoy before autumn kicks in.

Plus, we have a fabulous competition to win tickets to Jurassic Cove Adventure Golf at Bents Garden & Home.

Catch up on some more local history and learn about the Cotton Industry in Salford, and read the latest allotment news and end of season planting advice.

We are really pleased to announce that our new website is now LIVE! Take a look at www.onourdoorstep.co.uk. Find out more about our services, read our latest issues and explore our online What’s On guide.

Fun events for the school holidays

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On Our Doorstep is published by Zig Zag Ventures, an independent publisher. You can contact us by:Telephone: 0161 790 2504 Email: sales@onourdoorstep.co.uk Website: www.onourdoorstep.co.uk Advertising in association with Angel Media Telephone: 07890 268167 Email: info@onourdoorstep.co.uk 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.

Competition!

Win tickets to Adventure Golf

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Salford’s Big Day Out A great family day out to finish the summer with!

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Wedding Shows Local wedding fair listings

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St Ann’s Hospice Extending their community

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King Cotton History of our local cotton mills

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Susie Editor

Half Term Activities

Plotting End of season planting advice and latest allotment news

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What’s On Regular activities & special events

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

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Back to School

PRIZES & PRODUCTIONS GALORE This term started with our bi-annual Senior youth theatre Drama Cup which was this year won by Isobel Chadwick, Ezmë Brack and Josh Redfern with a piece from The Government Inspector.

The junior students have also been busy with their production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda which was a great success. Students have also had the opportunity to see both their principals in fabulous productions; Simeon in ‘One Love: The Bob Marley Musical’ at Birmingham Rep & Helen in ‘The Father’ at Oldham Coliseum.

“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.”

Patron Imelda Staunton CBE

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BRIDGEWATER SCHOOL

A School for Families We are a co-educational school located in Worsley for children aged between 3 and 18 years.

Our educational provision is inclusive, challenging, academically stimulating and pastorally supportive.

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

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

provides recognition of the individual needs of each child and student whilst still ensuring that the collective needs of teams, choirs, productions and all the other facets of a vibrant school community are also well promoted. We want our pupils to celebrate and take pride in personal, individual and group achievement.

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

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

BRIDGEWATER SCHOOL Where individuals count

Open Day Saturday 4th November 2017 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 PLEASE REMEMBER TO MENTION LIVE IT LOCAL WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

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HALF TERM ACTIVI TIES ON THE FAIRY TALE TRAIL Clifton Country Park Who’s that lurking in the woods around the lake? Find out by picking up a spotters guide from the centre and walking around the trail. You never know who you might find….

Mon 23rd October 12.00 - 4.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219

ART EXPLORERS Clifton Country Park Pick up a bag of art materials from the centre and go off around the park creating your own masterpieces from Nature. Can you find a skeleton leaf, or make a pattern out of beech nuts?

Tue 24th October 12-4pm, BOOKING ESSENTIAL £2.00 per bag Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk Tel: 0161 793 4219

MULTI-SPORTS ACTIVITY Swinton and Pendlebury Leisure Centre Fun multisport activities including basketball, badminton, short tennis, football, arts and crafts plus many more. Plus, trampolining, roller skating and swimming gala on specific days. Children are free to arrive/leave at any point.

8yrs to 16yrs only.

Monday to Friday 23rd to 27th October 11.00am - 4.00pm £2.00 per day Colin Richardson: 0161 778 0775 Email: colin.richardson@scll.co.uk

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ORDSALL HALL Tue 24th to Sun 29th October

Holiday Quiz

Magic Door Trail Find the magic doors which have appeared around Ordsall Hall and gardens. Find them all and you’ll get a small prize.

Daily, during opening hours £1.00, drop in

Witchful Thinking Come to the kitchen at Ordsall Hall and meet a magical resident. Have a go at making a magic door (Mon) or a magic wand (Tue) to make your own magic with at home.

Mon 23rd October Tue 24th October 10.00am - 12.00pm 1.00 - 3.00pm £1.50, drop in

Halloween Grotto Come and meet the Ordsall Hall witch in her grotto, have a go at some spells and beat her riddles, if you dare! All brave souls will receive a special Halloween gift.

Time slots will be confirmed after booking.

Wed 25th October Thu 26th October 12.00 - 3.00pm £4.50 (plus booking fee) Booking required Tel: 0161 872 0251

SALFORD MUSEUM & ART GALLERY Complete the quiz and receive a prize at the end!

Daily, £1.00, drop in

Construction Corner Any budding engineers and builders out there? Have a go at creating a masterpiece with the construction materials on offer.

Tuesday to Sunday Daily, FREE, drop in

Mr Radclyffe’s Toy Shop Meet Mr Radclyffe, proprietor of the toy shop in Lark Hill Place and play with some Victorian toys.

Tuesday, 10am-12pm & 1-3pm FREE, drop in

Victorian Washday Help Mrs Brown do her washing the Victorian way. Not a washing machine in sight!

Wednesday, 11am, 1pm & 2pm £2.00, drop in

Meet the Street Meet a character from Lark Hill Place, find out how they lived, look at some unusual Victorian objects and buy a peg doll kit to take home!

Thursday, 10am-12pm & 1-3pm £1.50 for peg doll kit, drop in

Mrs Tomlinson’s Sweet Shop Pop down to the general store in Lark Hill Place and pick up some sweet treats!

Friday, 10am-12pm & 1-3pm Tel: 0161 778 0800

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Back to School

Back to school

Pre-school classes for the mini football enthusiasts!

Diddikicks is the largest pre-school football program in the North of England with thousands of children each week attending their local class.

Developed and run by FA qualified coaches, these fun-filled and structured sessions have shown to increase motor and social skills, as well as boosting confidence and cognitive abilities. We know that every child is unique, and have learned that children best develop their abilities when playing with other children of both similar age and ability. As such we team our diddkickers into age defined classes, so that they can develop together.

This coupled with small class sizes, means more time with our coaches, and development for all to see.

There are local classes right here in Salford at: n Walkden on Saturday and Sunday mornings. n Swinton/Clifton on Monday mornings.

Get in touch for your FREE trial session!

E: info@diddikicks.co.uk T: 0161 300 4665 W: www.diddikicks.co.uk

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Competition!

Win Family Tickets to Jurassic Cove Adventure Golf at Bents Enter for your chance to win a Family Ticket (2 Adults, 2 Children) to the new Jurassic Cove Adventure Golf course at Bents Garden & Home. We have 3 sets of family ckets to win!

BENTS GARDEN & HOME There’s something for everyone to enjoy at Bents - and it’s not just the shopping. We’ve been busy putting together an exciting calendar of events, with something happening every week. The little ones will love our outdoor play area and indoor beach, and an adventure awaits at our Jurassic Cove Adventure Golf course. Players will find themselves in the midst of an ancient world where dinosaurs roam free and ‘Jurassic’ planting dominates the landscape! And when you’re finished, enjoy refreshments at one of our six delicious dining destinations.

Visit bents.co.uk to discover more or call 01942 266300 Warrington Road, Glazebury, Warrington WA3 5NT For your chance to win this amazing prize, email your:

NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NUMBER to competitions@onourdoorstep.co.uk (subject: “Jurassic Cove”) Deadline: Friday, 6th October 2017 From the 6th November Jurassic Cove Adventure Golf will only be open at the weekends.

Friday 29th September 2017 Giant’s Sea Scout Camp, Off Ringley Rd West, Radcliffe M26 1DY

“WORSLEY CARES”

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AS ROUGH SLEEPERS GO DOWN TO THE WOODS...AGAIN! Worsley Rotary Club working with Giant’s Seat Scout Camp are again hosting ‘Worsley Cares’, their fantastic fundraiser.

For a 3rd year volunteers will be sleeping outdoors in cardboard boxes, but this year not at Middlewood Scout Camp which is moving, but at Giant’s Seat Scout Camp off Ringley Rd West on Friday 29th September.

Through sponsorship they will contribute towards combatting the problem of youth homelessness head on.

Principal beneficiaries will be Coffee4Craig and Barnabus.

Last year over £7,000 was raised for charities working in Manchester and Salford to support the homeless.

Event organisers Tony Jackson (Worsley Rotary) and Ann Chapman (Giant’s Seat Scout Camp) said “This is a renewed call to action; show you care for the really vulnerable by joining us”.

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

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Local Events

Salford’s Big Day Out! Enjoy an action-packed, free fun day out for all the family!

It’s all happening on Saturday 16 September, 11am to 4pm at the Salford Civic Centre and Lawns, Chorley Road, Swinton M27 5AW. With loads of activities and live music by local singers and bands plus historical re -enactment, birds of prey and tons more, there’s something for everyone.

Discover the green side of Salford with RHS Garden Bridgewater, the allotments society and how to grow your own food with the Incredible Edibles. Anyone can try their luck on the coconut shy, join in mini soccer stars games and enjoy a range of tasty refreshments from a BBQ to cocktails and afternoon tea.

Youngsters will be kept entertained with a whole range of activities including: n Inflatable super slide and a bouncy castle

n Magic shows and storytelling in the magnificent

magical marquee n Meet the Fairies n Climbing wall n Hat making workshops from recycled arts

materials in the fantastical hats emporium n A digger and fire engine to climb aboard n Key 103 interactive bus n Interactive musical workshop with a trio from

the BBC Philharmonic n Face painting for kids, and glitter for grownups!

The day wouldn't be the same without the support of our sponsors. We are delighted the festival is being sponsored by West Way Nissan, Holiday Inn Manchester West, the Novotel and Campanile Hotel.

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Changing Seasons at Home Instead Senior Care, Salford and Worsley When the seasons change from Autumn into Winter and the weather starts to get colder, it is important for us all to remember our elderly friends, relatives and neighbours. On the 29th October the clocks go back one hour which means the night draws in too. All in all, now is the time more than ever, to think of our Seniors in Salford.

Here, at Home Instead Senior Care, we are supporting many Clients in our community, but there are many older people living alone who do not have support from us, friends or family. Could it be your next door neighbour? or someone who lives on your road or cul-de-sac?

At Home Instead Senior Care, Salford and Worsley, we will be collecting for our isolated Seniors, small gifts to be delivered to their doors at Christmas time. We will be visiting local supermarkets over the next few months collecting donated gifts for our seniors.

Full details of stores and dates will be on our website from 31st October 2017.

www.homeinstead.co.uk/salford In addition, our office door will be open from the 1st November to receive your donations.

We can assure you that the gifts will be delivered to our more isolated Seniors in Salford.

For more information call us on 0161 870 3861.

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Community News

St Ann’s Hospice:

Extending Our Community When thinking about a hospice, the first word that comes to mind may not be ‘community’ but that’s exactly what St Ann’s is. Each person involved in or touched by the hospice contributes to that community, whether that’s staff, volunteers, patients or donors.

Outside the hospice, this community is still strong. Across Greater Manchester St Ann’s has 14 shops and a large network of people fundraising in many different ways.

Some of the services St Ann’s provides are focussed on providing care away from the hospice buildings and in people’s homes in Salford, Trafford and North Manchester areas. More and more people are choosing to be cared for at home, and our specialist community teams can help patients achieve their wish.

But what about those people in need of support who don’t have a place they can call home?

St Ann’s has been working closely with Urban Village Medical Practice to develop a training programme for staff working at hostels and night shelters. Rachel McMillan, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Clinical Services at St Ann’s, says “We’re really pleased to be working with other organisations to reach out to people who may be more vulnerable or without a support network. We’re extending our community, developing our team and ultimately growing our St Ann’s family.”

Please get in touch for more information or if you need our support: Local branch: Meadowsweet Lane (off Peel Lane), Little Hulton, M28 0FE Tel: 0161 702 8181 Email: enquiries@sah.org.uk

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View of Manchester 1870

King Cotton Imagine a skyline dominated by towering chimneys, standing over massive buildings, all strangely identical. Great slabs of buildings, mostly 3 or 4 storeys high, with large windows.

Come close to one of those buildings and have your hearing assaulted by a cacophony of noise from the machinery within. Then be there when the crowds of workers left for home, picking cotton fluff from their hair and clothes in a minor blizzard of white fibres.

That was the Lancashire cotton industry, a monumental enterprise that, at its peak, employed several hundred thousand workers, produced 85% of the world’s cotton goods and an astonishing 8 billion yards of cloth in a single year.

All this had its beginnings in the 17th century when it was realised that the humid air and streams of soft water were particularly suited to the spinning and weaving of textiles.

Initially a “cottage industry”, where spinning would be by wheel and weaving be a single loom in the home, by the 1830’s the factory system became the norm. In our local area the initial impetus had been silk production, with 3 silk mills in Eccles, but this soon gave way to cotton.

Underground By the 1860’s Victorian ambition and enterprise and the advent of “Joint stock companies”, led to an unprecedented growth of the cotton industry. Capital was raised and throughout the county cotton mills were 18 LIVE IT LOCAL

built in town after town. It seemed as if a single architect had cornered the market, so similar were they in design. It appeared that the entire world wanted Lancashire cotton – but then disaster struck.

The American Civil War broke out, principally on the major issue of slavery in the southern States, and the supply of raw cotton, on which the industry depended, dried up. The northern States blockaded the ports of the south and what got through met another obstacle. The poor cotton workers of Lancashire were in sympathy with the slaves of America and refused to handle the smuggled cargoes!

By 1865 the war had ended and, though there was a period of depression, by the 1870’s, the Industry resumed its growth.

Hundreds of mills were built and increased mechanisation resulted from a parallel industry created by inventive genius.

A second boom in demand took place from 1904 and 1912, when many more mills were built and demand was buoyant. Manchester was at the centre of all this and so great was the wealth and prestige of this that the city was dubbed “Cottonopolis”. To this day, in far-flung parts of Africa, cotton materials are known as “Manchesters” - though it has been many years since that was its origin. The outbreak of the First World War was the beginning of the end for the cotton industry in Lancashire - though it was to be a slow death.

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Local History

Monton Mill, Eccles

Bridgewater Mill, Eccles

At that time supplies of raw cotton dried up and the British Government advised the Colonies to produce for themselves. The Industry had long provided the technology, mills had been built and textile production was seen as an industry to help develop the outposts of Empire. When the War was over, Lancashire was to pay for this, with lost markets and jobs. Not only that, the new producers, with lower costs, were able not only to satisfy their domestic markets, but also to out-compete Lancashire worldwide.

In 1929, in the face of a rapidly collapsing situation, the Government ordered the Bank of England to set up the Lancashire Cotton Corporation, in a bid to rationalise the industry.

Some 104 mills were bought by the LCC and some of these were to continue in production into the 1960’s.

The Local Mills Though there is very little evidence of their existence in the present day, our local towns were once dominated by “satanic mills”. In what is geographically west Salford; Eccles, Swinton, Walkden, Pendlebury and Pendleton

Lowry Mill, Swinton

there were a total of 56 cotton mills employing thousands of workers. Some of these mills were truly vast and the statistics of their machinery equally so. Monton Mill, built in 1906 and which existed until 1964, was a spinning mill. It had 91,680 mule spindles, divided into 26,784 twist spindles and 64,896 weft spindles. Weaving mills also did things on the grand scale with as many as 2,000 looms – a far cry from the cottage industry days.

There are still a few mill buildings still to be seen – in Walkden, Swinton and Eccles, although none of them practice their original purpose, Of the eight in Eccles only one remains – the Bridgewater Mill at Patricroft bridge. But other non too distant towns have a richer heritage. Leigh can still boast a mill skyline, as can Oldham and other Manchester satellite towns. The collapse of cotton – and coal mining - was traumatic for many towns in Lancashire, but less so locally, due to greater diversification. “ Cottonopolis” more than survived to become Greater Manchester.

Written by John Kirwin

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Plotting: The End of the Season Plotting on the Macmillan Plot

Around the City...

As we approach the end of the growing year we should think about what went well and what flopped; have a sit back and start planning for next year. It can help pass some time instead of thinking about the wintry stuff that's to come and fire you up for the 'post New Year' adrenaline rush we all get when the prospect of lighter nights is on the horizon. If you can't wait then how about planting now and you may get a pleasant surprise if you start your broad beans, along with your garlic, onions and shallots. Try some spinach, lambs lettuce or peas but, be aware severe cold or frost protection may be needed, depending on how exposed your site is.

TINDALL STREET: We are hoping to turn on our solar panels anytime so we have some light and power, we have a mains supply and a new little building for the meter to live in. Our Chairman, Don Booth, has given approval for a wind turbine to be installed if we can find the funding, so we are aiming to get planning approval and a benefactor to fund the scheme.

On the Macmillan plot this year we planted, as soon as it was warm enough, Chantenay and Globe carrots along with parsnips. The carrots are all in fine form but, only two out of half a raised bed of parsnips germinated. We now have a crop of Spring Onions planted around our 'Dynamic Duo'.

We found two old dustbins dumped on the plot so we sawed them across to make three 1-foot tubes and made them into our beetroot planters.

We didn't have room for a beetroot bed so they now form a colourful border to our fenceline and the beetroot are doing fine.

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The bees have settled in to their new home. The compound looks good and seems to be working well. Many thanks to IGas for their support in this project.

Incredible Edible Education had a 'plant sale' and official opening of their Education project.

They have continued to enhance their facilities at the site and the whole place 'buzzes'. Don is in constant dialogue with the Director to improve the scope of the scheme.

BEECHFIELD: Salford Allotment Federation Chairman, Don Booth, has received the initial analysis of soil samples from the University of Liege (Belgium) and the Salford University report should be with us before the Autumn academic year starts. Hopefully, this will mean that the land is released for the new allotments and funding can be applied for.

THE CITY FARM PROJECT is moving along and Don is in discussion about the many exciting ideas which will benefit a wide range of the community.

TYNESBANK seems to be getting sorted out with the vacant plots being brought back into use and Don is hopeful that this site will now flourish.

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

Mondays (except Bank Holidays) 10.30am - 12.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 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 CLAREMONT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Height Methodist Church, King St. Meeting to discuss issues effecting the local community including, crime, housing and environmental issues.

Held the 1st Wednesday each month.

Wed 6th September Wed 4th October 7.30 - 9.00pm FREE Mary Ferrer: 0161 288 1968 MEN'S BREAKFAST The Jolly Carter, Winton For men only - get together for a full English Breakfast and listen to an interesting speaker connected with the Eccles Team Of Churches. Secure your breakfast by 13th September!

Sat 16th September 8.45 - 10.15am £6.00 incl Full English Breakfast Tony: 0161 790 3373 BROOKHOUSE SOCIAL GROUP Brookhouse Community Centre A new social group which meets every third Wednesday of the month.

Different activities each time: live entertainment, afternoon tea, bingo...

Wed 20th September Wed 18th October 2.00 - 4.00pm FREE stephanie.williams@citywest.org.uk 22 LIVE IT LOCAL

CLAREMONT AND WEASTE: COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETINGS Lightoaks Primary School Open meetings where residents can influence neighbourhood decisions.

Tue 26th September 6.30pm FREE Marie Shields - 0161 603 4091 SWINTON AND PENDLEBURY COMMUNITY NETWORK Venue TBC Find information about your neighbourhood management team, the Swinton and Pendlebury area and some ideas on how you can get involved in your community.

Thu 5th October 12.00 - 3.00pm FREE Andrew Meadows - 0161 603 4293 HARVEST SUPPER AND SOCIAL EVENING St Paul's Church, Monton All are welcome! The evening will include a quiz, buffet supper and a good old singalong. It's a chance to meet the new Rector Of Eccles, Revd Ross Garner and his wife Jane in a relaxed social setting. Please join us!

Sat 7th October, 7.30pm FREE (but donations toward supper appreciated) Tony Wood: 0161 790 3373

Family Activities SALFORD'S BIG DAY OUT Salford Civic Centre, Swinton A wonderful afternoon of events on the civic centre lawn. Live music, bouncy castles, children's activities, sports, street entrainment, displays, singing, dancing and tasty foods.

Sat 16th September 11.00am - 4.00pm FREE entry www.salford.gov.uk/bigdayout

PET WEEKEND Eccles Shopping Centre Pop down to our Dog Show and Pet weekend featuring Safari Phil & his Critters. There will be fairground rides, Craft & Farmers’ Market and lots of giveaways for the children.

Sat 16th September Tel: 0161 707 3058 FB: EcclesShoppingCentreEccles BAT WALK Clifton Country Park Join the Ranger for an evening stroll looking for bats and other wildlife.

For all ages. Wrap up warm, bring sturdy shoes and a torch! Meet at the Visitor Centre.

Sat 16th September 7.00 - 9.00pm £1.00pp (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 4219 Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk FAMILY FUN DAY Monton Sports Club Bring the family to our fun day with stalls, live music, bouncy castle, zorbing, face painting, DJ, sports demonstrations, dance showcase and more! Refreshments and food.

Sun 1st October 1.00 - 6.00pm £3 Adults, £1.50 Children www.montonsportsclub.co.uk MANCHESTER SCIENCE FESTIVAL Museum of Science & Industry An annual creative, playful and surprising celebration of science. The largest science festival in England.

Headlining is Robots, an exhibition featuring a unique collection of over 100 robots, from a 16th-century mechanical monk to robots from both science fiction and modern-day research labs. Check our website for full programme.

Thu 19th to Sun 29th October Charges apply for some events www.manchestersciencefestival.com

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Whats On

Health & Fitness TAI CHI AND QI GONG FOR BEGINNERS Oasis Academy, MediaCity Discover the benefits of Tai Chi and Qi Gong! An introduction to the many aspects of Tai Chi - an ancient Chinese method of selfdevelopment, and a subtle blend of refined Medical, Meditative and Martial knowledge, combining self-discipline, graceful movement and effortless power. Suitable for all adults. Learn in a relaxed and friendly environment. Courses run through the year, check www.meiquantaichi.com/uk Tuesdays, 7pm – 8.15pm £72 per 8 week course Emiel: 07909 856490 Email Emiel@meiquan.co.uk MEN'S HEALTH GROUP The Vine Café, 327 Bolton Road A session to encourage men to take more care of their health. Chat about a range of health matters.

Mondays, 1-2.30pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000

Corinth Training C.I.C.

FREE & FEE BEARING COMMUNITY TRAINING COURSES

NHS HEALTH CHECKS Health Improvement Activity: Free NHS health checks including blood pressure, BMI, pulse rates, cholesterol and general health advice. Must have a Salford GP. Please make an appointment.

Height Library: Mondays, 10am-12pm Pure Gym, West One Retail Park: Tuesdays, 3-5pm (drop in) Swinton Gateway: Wednesdays Saturdays, 10am-12.30pm Agecroft Fire Station: Thurdays, 1-3pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0800 952 1000 ALLOTMENT PROJECT Tindall Street, M30 7DF Health Improvement activity:Come along to the allotment project, enjoy the outdoors and get more active by doing some light gardening.

Tuesdays 12.00 - 2.00pm Tel: 0800 952 1000

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

Tuesdays, 10-11am Monton Unitarian Church Tuesdays, 10-10.45am Buile Hill Park Thursdays, 10-11am Blackleach Country Park Thursdays, 10.15-11.15am Clifton Country Park Fridays, 10-11am Worsley Court House Sundays, 10-11am Monton Unitarian Church Jo Bennett: 0161 778 0559 Email: active.lifestyles@scll.co.uk STOP SMOKING DROP-IN Swinton Gateway Health Improvement Activity: Friendly and supportive advice for anyone who would like to quit or reduce smoking.

Tuesdays, 4-6pm (drop in) Thursdays, 9.30-11.30am (drop in) Saturdays, 9.30am-12pm (appt only) FREE Carly: 07554 438564

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

Are you 19 years or over?

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

Courses include: Computer classes • Photography Confidence & Life Skills, Photoshop • Maths English • Web Building • Conversational Italian Microsoft Office • Customer Services & Admin The courses are free to Salford residents aged 19 or over working or not. Most courses are ten weeks long at two hours per session.

Our new courses begin mid-September 17.

Find out more at:

www.corinth-training.com Email us at:

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Whats On SPINNING MUMS Salford Leisure Centres Bring your baby whilst you work out!

A low impact, medium intensity 45 minute spin class to safely regain fitness. Booking is recommended.

Eccles: Tuesdays, 11.05am Tel: 0161 787 7107 Swinton: Wednesdays, 11.00am Tel: 0161 793 1750 Cost varies with type of Membership

GREAT RUN LOCAL Watersports Centre, Salford Quays Free timed 2k and 5k weekly run along the waterfront passing over the Millennium Bridge outside the Lowry Theatre. A manned bag drop is available. Volunteers welcome!

Thursdays, 6.45 - 7.45pm www.greatrunlocal.org BATS AND BOULES Eccles Recreation Ground Health Improvement Activity: Outdoor activities for adults. Wear suitable clothing and bring water.

Fridays, 1.30 - 3.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000

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KEEPING WELL COURSE Swinton Gateway Health Improvement Activity: 6 week course aiming to help you make successful changes and adopt a healthier lifestyle. Understand health and the benefits of self care, increase confidence, cope with stress, anxiety and learn relaxation techniques and more.

Thursdays from 19th October 2.15 - 3.45pm FREE Carly Hodges: 0161 607 1979 Email: Carly.hodges@salford.gov.uk ß WEIGH AHEAD! Swinton Gateway Health Improvement Activity: Get motivated and attend our free Weight Support Group.

• Weekly weigh-in • Achievable goal setting • Healthy portion sizes Course runs for 7 weeks.

Tuesdays from 24th October 10.00 - 11.30am FREE Carly Hodges: 0161 607 1979 Email: Carly.hodges@salford.gov.uk

Kids Activities 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.

Ages up to 4yrs. Term time only.

Height Library, King Street Tuesdays, 2.00pm Swinton Gateway Library Thursdays, 2.00pm Eccles Library Thursdays, 2.00pm FREE, 20p refreshments www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk ONCE UPON A TIME… Ordsall Hall Museum For young children and their adults.

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

Wednesdays, 9.45-10.45am £1.00 per child (term time only) Tel: 0161 872 0251

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NCT: MONTON PRAM WALK Stableford Avenue, Monton Leaving from Stableford Avenue next to the church on Monton Green.

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

Wednesdays 11.30am FREE Facebook: NCTBolton Email: nctboltman@hotmail.com TINY TOTS RAMBLE Clifton Country Park A walk for young children and their parents or carers. Explore the park on these themed walks. Refreshments afterwards at the Visitor Centre.

Fridays, 10.15-11.30am FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 UNDER 5'S FIRST STEPS The Lowry Weekly dance workshop where your little one can explore their creativity and have tons of fun! In this season we will wriggle, jiggle and jump as we explore stories, rhythm & music through our bodies. Ages 2½ - 4½.

Fridays (excl 30 June, 7 July and 21 July) 10-10.45am | 11.00-11.45am £3.50 (£1.75 Salford Residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000 SALFORD JUNIOR PARKRUN Buile Hill Park 2k FUN timed run for 4-14 year olds.

Run on paths and grass. All levels.

Sundays, 9.00am FREE www.parkrun.org.uk/salford-juniors FIRST STEPS - ALADDIN Lowry Theatre Birmingham Royal Ballet’s introduction to this delightful story, specially adapted for children aged 3-7 years.

This hour-long, interactive programme features a storyteller who sets the scene, introduces the children to the music and characters and shares some of the technical magic surrounding the staging of this tale. Followed by a performance, excerpts from two acts of the ballet featuring the full company of dancers and orchestra.

A fantastic introduction to ballet.

Fri 22nd September 1.00pm £12.50 Box Office: 0843 208 6000

Markets ECCLES MAKERS MARKET Church Street, Eccles Town Centre Bringing together passionate, award winning food, drink, art & craft producers in Eccles. Performances by local musicians and djs. Markets every 2nd Saturday of each month.

Sat 9th September Sat 14th October 10.00am - 4.00pm FREE entry Facebook: Eccles-Makers-Market FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET Eccles Shopping Centre Homemade sausages, salami, dairy products, preserves, crafts and lots more! 3rd Saturday of each month.

Sat 16th September (Pet Weekend) Sat 21st October 9.30am - 2.00pm FREE entry Tel: 0161 707 3058 LOWRY MAKERS MARKET Lowry Outlet Plaza Join us on the final weekend of the month for the finest local food, drink, art, design, vintage and modern craft.

Browse the stalls, sample and enjoy the music and performances.

Sat 23rd to Sun 24th September Sat 28th to Sun 29th October 10.00am - 4.00pm FREE entry www.lowryoutlet.co.uk

Special Events BROOKHOUSE GETS COOKING Brookhouse Community Centre Learn to prepare affordable, healthy meals.

Mondays, 9.30am-12.30pm FREE E:stephanie.williams@citywest.org.uk KNIT AND NATTER Ordsall Hall Join us for at our friendly weekly ‘knit and natter’ session. Beginners welcome or bring your own project.

Mondays 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE (drop in) Tel: 0161 872 0251

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BEGINNERS SEWING GROUP Eccles Town Hall Health Improvement Activity: Learn how to use a sewing machine and to follow a basic pattern. Make new friends at the same time!

Term time only Thursdays 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE Julie Kenyon: 07826 874122 or 0800 952 1000 ADULT COLOURING CLUB Walkden Gateway Want to relax? Feeling stressed out?

Come along to Walkden Library for an hour of creativity every Friday afternoon. Calming, relaxing, soothing, fun & social. Colouring sheets and pencils are provided but feel free to bring your own.

Fridays 2.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 793 2500 ECCLES SEQUENCE DANCING Alexandra House, Peel Green You don't need to have a partner or be able to dance. Everyone welcome, even if dancing isn't your thing, come along for a brew and chat.

Fridays 7.00 - 9.30pm £1.50 stephanie.williams@citywest.org.uk TOURS OF ORDSALL HALL Ordsall Hall If you would like to find out more about the fascinating history of Ordsall Hall why not join one of our volunteers for an informal walking tour of the house.

Sundays (except 1st Sunday each month) 2.00 - 3.00pm £3.00 (Drop in event) Tel: 0161 872 0251 READING GROUP Swinton Library If you enjoy reading and sharing your thoughts with others in a relaxed setting, then join our monthly reading groups. Have fun and read things that you might not normally read.

Most titles chosen are contemporary fiction, tried and tested at reading groups elsewhere. Books provided.

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Whats On AGECROFT HERITAGE OPEN DAY Agecroft Cemetery As part of the national Heritage Day event, Agecroft Cemetery Chapel Restoration Group are opening the alluring and beautiful Agecroft Chapel for guided tours. This is your chance to learn more on the history and restoration of this fascinating building.

Event includes, live music, exhibition, refreshments and children's activities.

Sat 9th September 11.00am - 2.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 925 1297 Email: jo.regan@salford.gov.uk HERITAGE OPEN DAY TOURS Ordsall Hall Join us for special themed tours through the afternoon to celebrate Heritage Open Day. Sun 10th September 1.30 - 3.30pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 CRAFT SOCIALS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Get together with a group of crafty individuals to explore new techniques and share skills. Taking botanics as our inspiration, we will be looking at all things green and crafty! This month use air hardening clay and letter stamps to make markers and labels for the garden or for your kitchen window sill herbs. Ages 16yrs+.

Incls materials and hot drink.

Wed 13th September: DECORATED PLANT POTS Wed 11th October: LAVENDER BAGS 5.30 - 7.30pm £5.50 Tel: 0161 778 0800 UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE Eccles Town Hall Social morning with guest speaker.

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

Fri 15th September: Judith Atkinson - I never knew that (about Salford) Fri 20th October: Dr Michael Neville & Ian Johnstone - History and Archaeology of Worsley 10.00am - 12.00pm £1.00 E: marlene.evans@virginmedia.com 26 LIVE IT LOCAL

BRIDGEWATER VOLUNTEERS: WILDFLOWER WORK Duke’s Drive, Monton You may have seen the beautiful display of wildflowers alongside the car park in Duke’s Drive this summer?

Now it’s time to harvest seeds and prepare the ground for next year’s beautiful blooms. Over 18s only.

Wear suitable footwear and outdoor clothing and bring a packed lunch.

Sun 17th September 10.00am - 3.00pm FREE Jill Tyson: 07872 808003 E: bridgewatercanal@salford.gov.uk PAINTINGS IN CLOSE UP Salford Museum and Art Gallery Looking in detail at artwork from the University of Salford Art Collection: “The teacher, the pupil, his friend and the man who came to stay”. A bottle bar will be open from 6.00pm.

Pre-booking available.

Wed 20th September, 6.30pm £3.00 (booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 LUNCHTIME TOUR: ‘WHAT’S IN STORE’ Salford Museum and Art Gallery Meet a member of the Art Collection Team from the University of Salford for an informal introduction to the exhibition.

Wed 27th Sept, 1.00pm-1.20pm Thu 26th October, 12.00- 2.20pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 PAINTINGS IN CLOSE UP Salford Museum and Art Gallery Looking in detail at artwork from the University of Salford Art Collection: “The Art of Communication in the Age of Data”. Bottle bar from 6pm.

Wed 18th October, 6.30pm £3.00 (booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 Details are correct at the time of publishing. However, it is advisable to check event dates and times with the venue in case of changes.

TONY WARREN’S CORONATION STREET Salford Museum and Art Gallery This exhibition tells the story of Tony Warren, the Salford legend, on his path to creating Television’s biggest and longest running drama, Coronation Street; an innovation of its time, telling the stories of ordinary people on an ordinary street.

21st October 2017 to 3rd July 2018 FREE Tel: 0161 778 0800 ARTIST TALK: RACHEL MACLEAN Adelphi building, University of Salford Fresh from representing Scotland at Venice Biennale, Rachel will talk about her work 'It's What's Inside That Counts'. Suitable for all.

Wed 25th October 1.00 - 2.00pm FREE (booking required) Email: artcollection@salford.ac.uk

GHOST AND HISTORY TOUR Ordsall Hall Discover the fascinating history of Ordsall Hall and some of the ghosts who are said to haunt this atmospheric building. Come and brave a special Halloween tour of the oldest building in Salford. Booking required.

Ages 12+ Mon 30th October Tours at 7.00pm and 8.30pm £5.00 plus booking fee Tel: 0161 872 0251 QUEUES, CLOGS & REDEMPTION SALFORD Salford Museum and Art Gallery Wood Street Mission has been helping children and families living in poverty in Manchester and Salford since Victorian times. This exhibition looks at the work of Wood Street Mission from the days of ‘rescuing’ street children in the nineteenth century, sending tens of thousands to the seaside in the twentieth, and running a city gym for deprived teenagers and professionals working in the city in the 1980s.

Exhibiting to 5th November FREE Tel: 0161 778 0800 VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

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farmers’ & craft t e k r a m

FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET 2017 3rd Saturday every month 9.30am-2.00pm n 16 September n 21 October

n 18 November n 16 December

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Tel: 0161 707 3058 | Centre Management Suite, Unit 1 Boothway, Eccles Shopping Centre, M30 0EB

PET WEEKEND - Sat 16th September Dog Show H Safari Phil & his Critters H Fairground Rides Craft & Farmers’ Market H Giveaways for all Children