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Welcome

Contents

Happy New Year!

We hope you all had a fantastic festive season and are now ready to start 2019 with energy and enthusiasm!

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Why not kick start the year with a healthy new regime and join the many free classes or local walks listed in our What’s On guide. Or take up a new hobby, join a local group and meet fellow residents. Do something new this year; it’s always good to change your routine and to challenge yourself.

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We start the year with some exciting news!

From February, Live it Local will be rebranded “On Our Doorstep”. Our two magazines merge to form one LARGER publication distributed to 19,000 households. There will be some minor changes to the area we cover, so for a few this may be the last copy you receive. But you won’t miss out as every issue is published online at www.onourdoorstep.co.uk. Read it here and keep up with the latest news! So, we say a fond farewell to the Live it Local title, and look forward to a successful 2019 with a bigger and better On Our Doorstep!

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Salford Survivor Project Finding help when you need it most

Manchester Midnight Walk BEE there with St Ann’s Hospice

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Celebrating 55 Years!

A huge milestone for our local RSPCA

Get Your Marketing Right Building a good strategy for your business in 2019

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Plotting for the New Year Handy hints and local allotment news

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What’s On Exhibitions, walks, talks and more...

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Competition Win a Walking Dinner for two!

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

Contact us On Our Doorstep Magazine All enquiries

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

Susie: 0161 790 2504

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

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

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SALFORD SURVIVOR PROJECT

Local Charities

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Abuse is when someone behaves in a way that makes you feel unhappy or controlled by them. This could be physically harming you, putting you in fear of being harmed, name calling, blaming, putting you down, making you feel guilty, controlling your money, controlling what you do, what you wear or who you speak to. If you think this may be happening to you or someone you know you can contact Salford Survivor for confidential advice.

Salford Survivor Project is a volunteer run domestic abuse and family abuse service offering help and support to anyone over 16 who has been affected by abuse. We work with survivors to empower them to make

positive changes to their lives to help them move forward and understand about healthy relationships.

We have drop ins on four mornings a week where we offer advice and guidance to anyone who needs help as well as three support groups.

Our Drop-ins are in Eccles, Pendleton, Little Hulton and Irlam. Call our helpline on 0161 706 0468, 10am till 10pm 7 days a week to speak in confidence to an advisor or make an appointment to see someone in person.

We do not judge or tell you what to do.

We are here to listen, helping and supporting you to make your own choices.

All volunteers are survivors of abuse. www.thesurvivorproject.co.uk

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ith more than 20 years experience, Angela Kay is the founder of AKBROWS and has trained in Microblading with world leader Rebecca Chung.

Angela is recognised as one of the best practitioners in this sought after procedure that offers fantastic results for those who want to enhance their brows.

Being one of the first to bring the treatment to the North West, Angela has now carried out over 1,000 procedures in Microblading alone.

Microblading is suitable for those who: Pencil brows every day Have sparse brows or gaps Have bad eyesight to draw them on Have suffered alopecia or have had chemotherapy Want perfect shaped eyebrows 24/7 Microblading utilises the latest technology resulting in the most intricate and natural looking semi-permanent make-up to enhance brows. As one of the region’s longest established beauty therapists, Angela Kay always keeps ahead of the industry in skills and training, offering customers the best products and the very latest beauty treatments.

Angela is now bringing her expertise and skill to Worsley and will be based at Polish’d Hair & Beauty, initially one day per month. The next clinics are: Tues 15th January and Tues 12th February. Clinics are also held in 4 other salons across the region.

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Local Charities

St Ann’s Hospice’s annual

MANCHESTER MIDNIGHT WALK ...will you BEE there?

Hospice Chief Executive Eamonn O’Neal with actress Sally Lindsay at last year’s Manchester Midnight Walk

The streets of Manchester will be a hive of activity this April as thousands of local people – and bees – take on a 10km moonlit challenge in support of a local charity.

St Ann’s Hospice’s flagship fundraising event, the sponsored Manchester Midnight Walk, is back for its thirteenth year, and will take place on Friday 26th April. The event starts and finishes at the beautiful Manchester Cathedral, and this year walk organisers are encouraging as many people as possible to embrace its bee theme.

Eamonn O’Neal, Chief Executive of St Ann’s explained: “The Manchester Midnight Walk has pulled in crowds every year since it began and it has a real party atmosphere. Every year, many participants come along in fancy dress, and we’re encouraging that again this year too, by inviting people to come along as bees.

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The Midnight Walk is famous for its yellow and black colour theme, so it seems fitting to have as many bees as possible buzzing around the city centre to raise money for our patients, and celebrate St Ann’s as a Greater Manchester charity. Don’t worry if fancy dress isn’t your thing, please do still come along and join us – we’d love to see as many people there as possible.”

The walk starts at midnight, and participants will take on a 10km loop which starts and ends at Manchester Cathedral. Warm up entertainment starts at 9pm, with music, disco and refreshments available before the walk begins.

Interested walkers can sign up to take part in the 10km moonlit stroll now, by visiting the website www.mmwalk.org.uk or calling 0161 498 3631.

A special early bird rate is available for keen walkers who book their place early.

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Local Charities

RSPCA Manchester & Salford

Celebrating 55 Years! been transferred to specialist centres, networked out amongst other branches or sadly been too unwell to find new homes).

Not many people know that each branch of the RSPCA is a separately registered charity and is responsible for raising money to fund their animal rehoming work. The RSPCA Manchester & Salford branch is celebrating 55 years as a registered charity.

The branch originally established the RSPCA animal hospital in Weaste, but when funds ran out in the early 1990s it was taken on by the national RSPCA. It took some years for the branch to get back on its feet, as finances remained poor, but for the past 11 years the branch has been able to focus on supporting the national RSPCA inspectorate by taking in the animals they have rescued from neglect, cruelty and abandonment.

In December the branch hosted a big birthday bash for its staff, volunteers and supporters to mark the occasion and give thanks to their dedication and commitment to the charity. The branch hopes that it will be able to help many more animals in need and would like to thank the community for its continued support.

For more information visit www.rspca-manchesterandsalford.org.uk RSPCA Manchester and Salford Branch, 565 Wilbraham Road Chorlton, Manchester, M21 0AE

In that time the branch has admitted approx 4,600 animals and rehomed over 4,200 (the others have

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Local Business Feature

GETTING YOUR MARKETING RIGHT FOR 2019!

Digital or Print? What makes a good marketing strategy? Louise Adkin, local mummy and owner of Angel Media gives us some insights into both the NEW and the TRADITIONAL methods and why a mix of marketing platforms is required to create a successful strategy and ROI for your business.

After many years working for corporate companies such as Time Warner and BBC my son popped into the world and I wanted to ensure I could spend quality time with him. Living in Worsley I connected with Susie at On Our Doorstep and we have worked together on the growth of On Our Doorstep and Live It Local for the last 8 years.

Angel Media has developed further into a Boutique Digital Marketing Agency, working with many businesses including The Manchester Chamber of Commerce and The Derwent Group.

Digital Marketing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; What is it?

Social Media Marketing Content Marketing: Creative, blogging, video Website Design: Design & SEO SEO & PP: Boost traffic to your website Email Marketing: Talk directly to your database Mobile Marketing: Appealing to mobile device users.

Why is it so important?

Here are some insights into internet usage in 2018 from authoritative industry studies: 66% of the UK population are active social media users.

82% of consumer internet traffic will be video by 2021.

A quarter of media consumption to be mobile in 2018.

Content with relevant images gets 94% more views.

75% of marketing budgets will go to Digital in 2018.

Organic search is the most valuable marketing channel, making search engine optimization critical.

86% of women will check social media before making a purchase.

Better content can drive traffic to a blog by up to 2000%.

Two seconds is all companies get when it comes to website load time. Anything longer increases bounce rates by 50%.

91% of retail brands use 2 or more social media channels.

This is where Angel Media comes in, to look at the digital element of your business from a marketing perspective to advise, run your digital marketing, provide monthly reports and ensure any investment sees a return. We will connect your business with your audience in the right place and at the right time.

Print Still Has Power!

Print is a well-established proven medium with a long, successful track record. In a recent survey 36% said they would spend up to 30 mins reading a print magazine, compared to only 18% who would spend that long reading a digital magazine. (Freeport Press 2018).

With the speed of digital media print provides a safe, calm haven where you can read at leisure.

Print is a trusted medium, in a digital world full of fake news and the fact that stories can be released and deleted within hours on digital platforms print has that traditional feel of being genuine, written by professionals and researched. We know with On Our Doorstep that our readers keep their copies and refer back to them, they feel they can contact us with questions or queries too.

For every 100 unaddressed door drops received, 10 are passed on and shared and each piece is revisited three times. On average, 51% of all mail is read immediately, whether addressed or not, with a further 19% eventually followed up on (source: DMA and JICMail).

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Allotment News

Happy Plotting New Year from the Cancer Support Gardening Group Now that all the festivities are behind us and the nights are getting shorter, we are ready for a fresh start on the land.

A few hints and tips...

Time to plan: Have a look at your plot, or garden and think about what you would like to grow, for cropping or, just to look at. The time to plan your plot and buy your seeds is now to be ready for action!

A few winter jobs: We set some Sweet Pea seeds in dry compost, just before Christmas and they are coming up nicely.

You may want to put some in yourself. Keep them cool and frost free but do not water until they are established as seedlings. You can get them in the ground as soon as the weather warms up and we are ‘frost free’. A bit of a head start on later ‘direct’ planting.

Feed our friends: If there is a hedgehog near where you live, can you leave a little cat food out for it? They don’t eat much, they prefer your slugs and snails and don’t forget, they don’t like milk!!

Around the City...

Tindall Street: The chairman has decided to clear an overgrown area and make a community meeting/ conversation area with a gazebo adjacent to the community room, to encourage integration and sociability. He has also decided to turn the overgrown stumperry into a small community orchard.

We have divided our various types of mint and will grow them on in the polytunnel, for planting out in spring.

We found several plastic containers in the car park so we have cut them into sections and will plant them up for anyone who wants them. They will also make little cloches for seedlings when turned upside down.

Addison Road: Several new plots have been created If you didn’t wash your plant pots before Christmas, why not get them in good order now?

Bring vulnerable plants in. We moved our lemon tree inside onto a sunny, but cool, window sill. It’s still giving us plenty of tiny lemons which we ripen by another sunny, but warmer window.

It’s nearly time to get your chilli and pepper seeds planted. They can be started off from seed sown indoors from late winter until the middle of spring.

after having been loaned a digger for a weekend.

Hilton Lane, Burgess Farm: The Council and Bellway are almost ready to complete an agreement to provide 15 new half sized allotments. These may be ready to let in 2019, if all goes well with the final terms.

If you would like to try your hand at plotting in 2019 in Salford, please contact the Salford Allotment Federation secretary at carolyn.collins@me.co.uk Written by Geoff Hamilton Macmillan Cancer Support Volunteer LIVE IT LOCAL 15

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What’s On JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2019 Community events Games afternoon the Vine Café, 327 Bolton road Cards, draughts, dominos. Everyone welcome. Come & meet new people. mondays 1.00 - 3.00pm free (drop in) Tel: 0800 952 1000 Join us and sinG Height methodist Church Hall Interested in learning to sing or dance, or mentoring young people in singing? Join our multicultural singing group, open to all ages and ability levels. No need to be a church member to join. We are just about singing, moving and having fun! fridays 7.00 - 8.00pm free (booking required) Kimberly: 07368 223777 Email: joinusandsing@hotmail.com

BiG Bands tHrouGH tHe deCades st. mark’s Church, Worsley Join Worsley Village Community Association for a concert by the Northern Jazz Orchestra. Tickets must be booked in advance.

Refreshments included. sat 26th January time tBa £15.00 per person Beryl Hensen: 0161 794 9627 Karen Garrido: 0161 794 1574 CLaremont and Weaste: CommunitY meetinGs de La salle sports and social Club Find information about the neighbourhood, as well as current news, useful contacts, and opportunities for getting involved. All welcome.

Meetings held bi-monthly. tue 29th January, 6.30pm free Marie Shields: 0161 603 4091

friends of LiGHtoaks Park Vine Cafe, Bolton road Join our meetings on the 1st Thursday of every month. Get involved with looking after the park and organising community events. All welcome. thu 3rd January thu 7th february 7.00pm free Facebook: lightoakspark

CLaremont CommunitY assoCiation Height methodist Church, king st.

Meeting to discuss issues effecting the local community including crime, housing and environmental issues. 1st Wednesday of each month.

Wed 6th february 7.30 - 9.00pm free Mary Ferrer: 0161 288 1968

Park maintenanCe Lightoaks Park Enjoy the fresh air and exercise and join our fortnightly maintenance session in the park. All welcome. sun 13th & 27th January sun 10th & 24th february 11.00am - 2.00pm Facebook: lightoakspark

CHaritY fasHion sHoW swinton Park Golf & Country Club Fashion Show & Sale Company will be providing a range of brand new clothing with up to 75% off RRP. Brands include Next, Wallis, River Island, M&S, Evans, Debenhams and many more. Styles to suit all ages, sizes from 8 to 22. Buy on the night so bring your debit card! Stalls selling accessories and treats too!

Wed 15th march 5.00 - 11.00pm (booking required) show only £5 | show + food £10 Facebook / Twitter: Pride in Lleyton

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family activities doCumentarY CHaLLenGe iWm north Make and feature in your own minidocumentary. This is your family’s chance to have your say and share stories ranging from spies to bomb shelters and from refugees to ration books. Documentary filmmakers at SMASH TV will guide you to create your documentary and download them afterwards. For ages 8yrs+ daily, drop-in £10.00 per family www.iwm.org.uk/events Winter sCaVenGer Hunt Clifton Country Park Pick up a sheet from the cafe and go out to look for some wintry wonders of the park things from nature in winter. Warm up after in the new cafe located in the visitors centre.

Wednesdays to sundays (until the end of February) 9.30am - 3.30pm free scavenger Hunt Tel: 0161 793 4219 famiLY sundaY ordsall Hall Have a go at some fun, hands-on activities that span the history of the Hall from the 1300’s to present day. A new activity each month. sun 6th January sun 3rd february 1.00 - 4.00pm £1.00 per child Tel: 0161 872 0251 den BuiLdinG Worsley Woods Bring the children for some Half Term fun. Meet by the entrance near Beesley Green Community Centre off Greenleach Lane. There is a 10min walk to the den building location. mon 18th february 12.30 - 2.00pm £1.00 per child (no booking required) Tel: 0161 793 4219

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Whats On den BuiLdinG Clifton Country Park More den building fun for the children this Half Term! Wear old clothes and welly boots! Meet outside the Visitor Centre.

Wed 20th february 10.30am - 12.00pm £1.00 per child (no booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk Tel: 0161 793 4219 Learn to ride mediaCityuk For beginners and those who are a little rusty. Led by qualified instructors who teach the very basics of cycling, offering support and guidance at your pace. It takes place in a safe, off-road environment and lasts two hours, giving you plenty of time to hone your skills. Bikes and helmets provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own. Ages 12yrs+ only.

Purchase tickets via Eventbrite. sun 24th february 9.30 - 11.30am free (booking required) Email: cycle.training@tfgm.com

MINDS AND THE MUSEUM: GALLERY YOGA salford museum and art Gallery For 2019, we’re excited to launch our new mindfulness and wellbeing activities with weekly yoga sessions.

Surround yourself with the peace and serenity of our gallery collections as expert instructor Lynn Boardman guides you through the practice of yoga. Perfect for all levels, beginner to expert. Mats and blocks included, but bring your own if you can. mondays from 14th January 10.00 - 11.30am £6.00 per session (booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 PaWs for WaLks Blackleach Walk Community dog walking group.

Dogs must be kept on lead during the walk. No dog needed to attend, all welcome. Meet at Visitor Centre. mondays, 21st Jan to 18th march 1.00 - 3.00pm free Facebook: Salford Paws for Walks Community Group HeaLtH WaLks Put your best foot forward with a friendly local walkers group: Boothstown Community Centre mondays, 2-3pm

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indoor kurLinG rainbow Community Centre, eccles Join the Health Improvement Service in the popular sport of Kurling.

Ongoing (excl Bank Holidays) mondays 10.00am - 12.00pm free (booking essential) Tel: 0800 952 1000

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danCefit CLass united reform Church, Worsley rd Health Improvement activity:Free exercise class to improve stamina, posture and flexibility.

Bring a drink and wear comfortable shoes suitable for exercise. mondays from 14th January 10.00 - 10.45am free (booking not required) Tel: 0800 952 1000

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Blackleach Country Park thursdays, 10-11am Clifton Country Park thursdays, 10.15-11.15am Worsley Court House fridays, 10-11am

WaLk and taLk Blackleach Country Park Come along and enjoy a leisurely walk. Wear suitable footwear and clothing. Meet at the visitor centre. tuesdays 10.00am - 12.00pm free Tel: 0800 952 1000

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BeGinners exerCise fletcher Hall, swinton m27 0Wa Health Improvement activity: Get active in 2019 with this free beginners exercise class. A six week course starting 12th February. tuesdays from 12th february 1.45 - 3.15pm free (booking essential) Tel: 0800 952 1000 WorsLeY PoWer WaLks Various routes Join Worsley Walkers on a weekly power walk along various local routes. Walks last for 1.5-2 hours.

Trainers or comfy walking shoes a must and bring a drink. Walks are generally flat underfoot and we will be pounding the pavements or the new purple bus route in the winter.

When the nights get lighter we take the loop lines, local country parks or Worsley Woods. Meeting points are posted to our Facebook page. We are a very friendly bunch and welcome any new walkers.

Wednesdays 6.30pm free Hazel Fleming: 07402 210123 Email: hazelfleming@hotmail.co.uk stoP smokinG droP-in agecroft fire station, m27 8xs Open to anyone who would like to quit/reduce smoking. Friendly and supportive advice. Information on Nicotine Replacement Therapy such as nicotine patches, nicotine gum, the inhalator and e-cigarettes. thursdays 1.00 - 3.00pm free (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 CommunitY Bike rides Cleavley track, Winton Free leisurely bike ride for beginners and experienced riders. There may be a number of adult bikes and helmets which are free to use, just turn up. Wear suitable clothes and bring a drink. Family rides will be in school holidays. All children must be accompanied by a adult. fridays 10.00am - 12.00pm free Tel: 0800 952 1000 LIVE IT LOCAL 17

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irWeLL VaLLeY WaLk Clifton Country Park A two hour walk, wrap up well and bring suitable footwear.

Meet outside the Visitor Centre. sat 2nd february 10.00am - 12.00pm free (booking essential) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk Tel: 0161 7934219

under 5's first stePs the Lowry Weekly dance workshops for under 5s and their families. Little ones will wriggle, jiggle and jump and explore their creativity. Ages 2½ - 4½. fridays, 11th Jan to 26th april 10-10.45am | 11.00-11.45am £3.50 (£1.75 salford residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000

Winter tree id & foLkLore WaLkinG tour Peel Park David Winnard from Discover the Wild invites you on a tour through Peel Park exploring the names, origins and history of trees in the crisp winter air. After this, cosy up in the Museum for an interactive talk exploring the local history and folk lore shared by Salford Museum and Art Gallery and Peel Park. Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund sun 3rd february 10.00am - 2.00pm free (booking essential) Tel: 0161 778 0I800

saLford Junior Parkrun Buile Hill Park A free weekly 2k FUN timed run for juniors only (4-14 year olds). Run on tarmac paths and grass. All levels. sundays, 9.00am free www.parkrun.org.uk/salford-juniors

kids activities Pram WaLk Buile Hill Park Meet at the Bowling Green Pavilion (near Gore Crescent entrance).

Tea/coffee available afterwards.

Baby changing facilities in Pavilion. mondays, 10.00am free Email: pramwalkbuilehill@gmail.com onCe uPon a time… ordsall Hall museum For young children and their adults.

Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes, crafts, toys and playing instruments.

Wednesdays (term time only) 9.45 - 10.45am £1.00 per child Tel: 0161 872 0251 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 18 LIVE IT LOCAL

ComiCs WorksHoP Height Library For children who like comics and drawing. Book your place with the library. 2nd Saturday each month.

Places are limited. Ages 6-14 years.

Under 8’s must bring an adult. sat 12th January sat 9th february 11.00am £1.00 per session (booking required) Tel: 0161 736 1907 GaLLerY BaBies salford museum and art Gallery Sensory sessions for pre-walking babies and their carers. Explore the activities together in the relaxed atmosphere of our galleries. First Tuesday each month (except Jan19). tue 5th february 10.00 - 11.30am (no booking required) free donations welcome Tel: 0161 778 0800 saturdaY arts aCademY: diGitisinG Your iLLustrations salford museum and art Gallery For ages 12+, our new monthly workshops help you learn new skills to develop your creative skills. Learn to translate your drawings to digital or create your own recordings - these monthly workshops are a great way to take your work to the next level.

Last Saturday of the month. sat 23rd february 12.00 - 2.00pm £5.00 (booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800

special events frederiC sHieLds GaLLerY ordsall Hall A permanent exhibition space, once the studio of the Pre-Raphaelite artist Frederic Shields. Famed for his drawings of the working poor, he took inspiration from some of the scenes around the Hall (1872-1875).

Meet some of the main characters that have lived at the Hall over the centuries including John Radclyffe of the 1340s and the 'fair and witty' Margaret Radclyffe (former lady-inwaiting to Queen Elizabeth I), the butcher John Markendale and the industrialist and philanthropist Lord Egerton of Tatton. open all year free Tel: 0161 872 0251 kersaL WetLands kersal, salford, m3 A stunning secret landscape - Salford's new urban wetlands is now open to public. Access is off Littleton Road.

The site is home to water loving birds from common gulls and tufted ducks, to grey herons and great crested grebes. There are cycle paths and wonderful dog walks as well as ten hectares of wildflower habitat to explore. Dress for the weather as the site is open and exposed on all sides. Some paths are pushchair & wheelchairs friendly. open daily, all year free Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk Votes for Women . . . or Votes for Ladies?

Working Class movement Library, the Crescent, salford m5 4Wx An informative exhibition to celebrate women achieving the first step toward equal voting rights with men after decades of pain, violence and struggle. The exhibition is part of our project Voting for Change and will feature various historic items acquired as part of this project.

The exhibition is accompanied by talks and a conference. tue to fri to 31st January 2019 10.00am - 4.30pm free www.wcml.org.uk

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Whats On roYaL aCademY takeoVer salford museum and art Gallery Part of a nationwide programme of exhibitions and events to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Royal Academy of Arts. Artists whose work is celebrated include Hockney, Sickert, Lowry, Frink, Nash and Mason. Supported by Art Fund. daily to 24th february 2019 free Tel: 0161 778 0800 exHiBition: Lest We forGet? iWm north On the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, the guns fell silent. A new world was born in the aftermath of global conflict. The First World War caused casualties on a shocking and unprecedented scale, with the human cost of the war becoming one of its defining legacies. Lest We Forget? provides an understanding of how that cost in lives, has influenced how we see the ‘Great War’. daily to 24th february 2019 free www.iwm.org.uk/events/lest-we-forget

stePHenson’s roCket returns museum of science and industry Stephenson's Rocket returns to Manchester for the first time in over 180 years. Find out how a steam train works, how the first inter-city railway made history right here in Manchester and how Rocket changed our world and the way we travel forever! Join us for an interactive talk and steam into the past to learn all about the historic Rocket locomotive. daily to 28th april 2019 10.00am - 5.00pm daily talks: 11am, 11.30am, 12pm, 1pm, 1.30pm and 2pm free www.scienceandindustrymuseum.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

sinGinG WitH dementia Humphrey Booth resource Centre A Salford based Charity dedicated to using music as a communication tool to stimulate the process of recall of past memories for people with Dementia/Alzheimers. You can stay for lunch and continue to enjoy company and relaxation.

Wednesdays 10.30am - 12.00pm free Tel: 0161 788 9053 www.singingwithdementia.co.uk

eCCLes & distriCt HistorY soCietY alexandra House, Peel Green Monthly talks are held on a wide range of topics relating to local and national history. Excursions and guided walks are also arranged.

Second Wednesday of each month.

Non-members welcome.

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! thursdays (ongoing) 1.00 - 3.00pm free Tel: 0800 952 1000

7.30pm annual membership £16.00 Visitor’s fee £3.00 per meeting Email: eccleshistory@yahoo.co.uk

tours of ordsaLL HaLL ordsall Hall Find out more about the fascinating history of Ordsall Hall and join one of our volunteers for an informal walking tour of the Hall. Book your place at reception on arrival. Please note: Tours do not run on the 1st Sunday of the month. Suitable for ages 8 years and over. sundays 2.00 - 3.00pm £3.50 (drop in event) Tel: 0161 872 0251 roYaL aCademY readers: imaGe tHrouGH text salford museum & art Gallery Join Dr Mariana Casale for a unique reading experience around a selection of exciting works of art on special loan from the Royal Academy. Looking at a wide range of paintings, sketches, sculptures and other works through the reading of a selection of stories on themes such as work, landscape, the body, community and relationships.

Wed 9th January Wed 6th february 6.00 - 7.30pm £5.00 (no booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800

Billy kelly – a Lancashire miner Wed 9th January diane duffy – elizabeth Gaskell’s links to salford Wed 13th february

Ls LoWrY: tHe art & tHe artist salford museum and art Gallery An introduction to LS Lowry's life and work, from early life drawings made as a young man at evening classes to his last sketches and mill scenes. This talk by Claire Stewart, will also look at Lowry's membership of the Royal Academy.

Wed 16th January 7.00 - 8.00pm £10.00 (+booking fee, booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 BridGeWater VoLunteers duke’s drive Our environment volunteering activities are a great way to work in the great outdoors, learn new skills and meet new people? All abilities welcome. All tools and materials provided. Wear suitable footwear and outdoor clothing. Over 18’s only. Bring a packed lunch - tea and coffee are provided.

Wed 16th January, 10am-3pm Bridgewater Park, Boothstown sun 3rd february, 10am-3pm Hall Bank off Worsley rd, Winton Wed 13th february, 10am-3pm duke’s drive, monton Jill Tyson: 07872 808003 E: bridgewatercanal@salford.gov.uk

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Whats On uniVersitY of tHe tHird aGe eccles town Hall National organisation for retired & semi-retired people. We have 25 different groups that provide a wide variety of interests and have a Social Morning, with speaker, on the 3rd Friday of every month. fri 18th January fri 15th february 10.00am - 12.00pm £1.00 Marlene Evans: 0161 790 9380 LoWrY makers market Lowry outlet Plaza Bringing together the finest food, drink, art and craft producers in the area selling unique, inspiring goods. sat 26th January, 10am-7pm sun 27th January, 10am-5pm free entry www.lowryoutlet.co.uk

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CeLeBrate CHinese neW Year manchester City Centre Celebrate the Year of the Pig in Chinatown and across the city.

Events include a Chinese Food Market in St Ann’s Square, Family Chinese crafts workshops at the Arndale, plus special events at Manchester Central Library and Manchester Art Gallery. Red lanterns will decorate the city’s shopping streets and Alberts Square. Don’t miss the famous Dragon Parade on the Sunday with entertainment, stalls and fireworks in Albert Square and Chinatown. thu 7th to sun 10th february www.visitmanchester.com/ whats-on/chinese-new-year

emma LLoYd: BeYond tHe Linear artist taLk salford museum and art Gallery Meander through artist Emma Lloyd’s solo exhibition and engage in a guided discovery of her multifaceted artistic production. Emma and art historian Sara Riccardi will accompany the group in the journey, gradually unveiling insights behind the artworks on display and presenting connections between Lloyd’s contemporary practice and the art of the past centuries. Expect an evening full of unexpected and multi-layered discoveries.

Wed 20th february 6.30 - 7.30pm £4.50 (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.

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It combines exquisite cuisines from Albert’s Shed, 63 Degrees and King Street Tavern, with a 15-30 minute self-guided walk between restaurants. The route will take diners on a tour through time from the 16th century Shambles Square, past the city’s industrial heritage at the Science and Industry Museum and the celebration of modern architecture at the National Football Museum. Enjoy dishes such as Rabbit Gnocchi, Sea Bream Fillet and Blackberry Bakewell along the way. Diners choose their dish at each venue and each course is accompanied with a drink. It’s an experience perfect for friends and family, couples and even corporate groups. (Must be booked by 31st March 2019 with the Walking Dinner taking place in 2019.)

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De La Salle Sports & Social Club SPORTING, SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY EVENTS

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The clubhouse was redeveloped in 2014 into a modern facility with a Members Bar, Community Room and Function Room.

Choose from Sports and Social, or just Social Membership.

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Plus, live sports on television.

Sports teams: Rugby, Football, Netball, Snooker and Crown Green Bowling.

Weddings, Christenings, Birthdays (21+), Social Events, Fundraising.

Function room available during the day for Funerals. Use your own caterers, or we have contacts which can help. Bar available.

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Tel: 0161 789 2261 • www.delasalle.club Email: delasallesportssocial@gmail.com De La Salle Playing Fields, Lancaster Road, Salford, M6 8AQ